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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27
A DEFAULTER's CAREER.
Jauner Shown To BE the Victim of Shrewd
and Scheming Scoundrel.

Jauner Shown To BE the Victim of Shrewd
and Scheming Scoundrel.
LONDON, Dec. 26-The results of the defalca
tions in the Lower Austrian Discount Bank
appear daily more disastrous When it was
announced Dec. 18 that deficiencies amounting
to more than 81, 0OO, 900 had been discovered in
the securities department, which had long been
in charge Of Director Lucas Jauner, and that
the latter had disappeared, sensation and panic
were produced in the bourse, but financial cir
cles we're skeptical as to the alleged criminal
completely of Jauner He stood high socially
and commercially. His wife was considered the
most beautiful woman in Vienna. and, although
the residence of the Jauners was sort of social
shrine both husband and wife comported them
selves with such virtue and prudence that no
scandal found source in their abode. Despite
the fact that the beauty and accomplishments
of Jauners wife attracted to their residence
all the more desirable elements of the
different diplomatic bodies accredited to the
Austrian court, still the directors household
was managed with such cleverness that there
was no appearance of extravaganza, and no in
dication that Jauners legitimate income was
being exceeded in domestic outlay. When the
unfortunate bankers dead body, with bullet
hole in the head, was found next day in little
gave way to compassion. There were but 81
found in the suicides pockets. His friends de-
clared that he was the victim of the crime and
not the principal in it, Recent developments
have proven almost conclusively that Jauner
was in fact dupe. completely under the power
of the rich and unscrupulous adventurer, Helm
rich Kuffler. now under arrest for com
plicity in the robbery of the banks Sc
curties. Kuffier is Hungarian, who
had been for years so successful in bold specula-
tion and had so frequently placed powerful
men under financial obligations to himself, that
he had secured mostdesirable social distinction
in Vienna. This he used for all it was worth
commercially, and by its exercise obtained
mastery over Jauner. 1t now transpires that
Kuffler iuveigled into the speculations which
Jauner vainly endeavored to float nearly every
one of the distinguished diplomats who had been
accustomed TO make Jauner's parlors their social
headquarters. 1t is announced that among those
most disastrousy feeced are Prince Berghes,
the military attache of the French embassy to
Vienna, and Prince Gypslanh. the Greek min
ister to the Austrian court. Both princes are
said to be hopelessly involved, and it is even in
sinuated that the nature of their connection
with the Kufficr-Jaunner enterprises will be
shown TO bo somewhat scandalous.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27
AN INVITATION DECLINED.

Case in Which Cabinet officers Refrained
from Giving Advice.
Special to the indianapolis journal.
WAsHINGToN, Dec. 26-There vera Ave or six
congressman in the lobby of Wizards Hotel on
Christmas day. They were not very doleful
party, and seemed to enjoy the 'reminiscences'
of each other quite well. One of them, New
Yorker, told story which he said Judge Folger
told him, which is good enough to print Here
it is 1--WE were at the Cabinet meeting" said
Judge Folger ''when the President explained
certain measure which he desired advice upon
He went into the details very fully, and gave
his own opinion with considerable force.
Then he added Now, gentlemen, should like
your full and free opinions Secretary Lincoln
who is a chip of the old block, said: Mr.. Presi.
dent that reminds me. There was once a very
wealthy pork packer in Chicago, who was in
formed that art was the correct thing He
bought whole collection. Then he called in
friend and said to him, know that you are a
judge of art Now, want your full and free
opinion of these pictures. Don't be afraid to
say what you think. I want your honest
opinion. 1 paid pile of money for those
pictures, and think they are the finest lot that
were ever brought to Chicago Now give me
your candid opinion. That fellow Smith looked
at them yesterday, and when asked him for his
opinion he had the cheek to tell me that they
were daubs, and kicked the scoundrel down
stairs
1.-THE President smiled " said Secretary Folger,
'and the meeting adjourned without giving
single opinion upon the question which We
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.

1t Was Bismarck Who Procured the Rejec-
ton of Certain English Proposals.
LONDON, Dec. 26.-The Daily News this morn
ing devotes special article to the decision of
the powers to ignore the proposal OF England
relative to Egyptian finances. This attitude of
the powers the News asserts, is prompted by
Bismarck, who is irritated at Mr.. Gladstones
policy and desires the overthrow of his Cabinet
Prince Bismarck, the article continues, wanted
many to pursue her coonizing policy unham-
pered. France and Austria willingly supported
Bismarck.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27
The Dakota County-seat War.

FARGO, Oak, Dec. 26.-The Arguss Wilinot
dispatch says: Colonel Free, of the Gov
ernors staff, visited Wilmot and Travarc
mot Traversel to day. His report is
understood to be in favor of Wilmot.
Writs are out for the arrest of the members
of the canvassing board. Cummings, of Ira
ware, claiming to be sheriff was chased three
miles, and escaped across the river Interviews
with parties in Fargo from Roberts county, are
as conflicting as the first reports received from
the scene of trouble. An examination is now in
progress before United States commissioner in
This citv
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27

church of San Vitale, at Ravenna. Sarah Bern
hardt wore Reproduction of Theodoras man
tie decked with heraldic peacocks and price
less gems. The music was by Mas
senct The first act was received coldly,
but the others were vociferously applauded The
house was crowded. Critics express various opin-
ions of the production, some accusing Sardou of
mutilating history;the majority howrver, are loud
in their praises of the superb acting of Bern
hardt and the intense dramatic nature of the
situations, Ren4n and other distinguished lit
terateurs were present.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27
THE FIRE RECORD.
Burning of a Large Elevator at Dallas, Tex
-LOes, 100000.


-LOes, 100000.
DALLAS, Dec. 26.-Shortly before noon fire
was discovered in the grain elevator Of Rain
water & Stearns. The fire department was
called out, but was unable to save the building
from complete destruction Mr.. Ranwater,
upon hearing the alarm, rose from a sick bed
and, rushing frantically to the scene, offered
a reward of 200 for the rescue of two
men supposed to be isolated in the upper story
of the elevator The fremen hestated to ascend
the ladders as it was not supposed any one was
in the building until hat was thrown from a
window. accompanied by q sickening cry of
horror and despare from two unfortunates
imprisoned in the burning structure.
The fremen Immediately assembled the ladders,
but were driven back by the sea of flames that
er~rapped the entire structure The charred
remains Of the two men were found in the ruins
The loss on the elevator and contents is over
$50, 000 insurance, $33, 600.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27
Madame Arline.s Conflscated Fiuerv.

CHICAGO, Dec. 26.-Madame Airline, whose
trunks containing about $1,000 worth Of i'm.
ported notions on which duty had not been paid,
and which were seized by the customs officers =
few days ago had an interview with the collect
or of customs to-day. She represented to him
that it had been her intention to take them di-
rect to Cuba, but that without thinking of the
consequences aud without any intention of
doing wrong She opened them for sale here 1t
is understood the collector will recommend to
the Secretary of the Treasury that Madame Ar
lines goods be restored to her upon payment of
the regular duties, without further penalty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27


millionaire hat manufacturer, died at his resi-
dence in this city yesterday afternoon
Mr.. Burr's grandmother was sister of John
athan Edwards and Aaron Burr was his second
cousin. In 1874 Mr. Burr retired FROM business
worth probably So, 900. He sold his factories
in Philadelphia, Newark, and Milburn, N J.
He became tired of inactivity, however, and in
terested himself in the typesetting and dstrib-
uting machines which are called by his name.
He was for seventeen years president of the
board of trustees of the fire department fund,
and was a director in the Lorillard, the Peter
Cooper, and other fire insurance companies He
ran for Congress in 1862. He was director in
the Mechanics Bank, and charter member of
the Union League club His wife died last
March He had large family of children, but
only two survive him-Mrs. c. w. Vanness and
Mrs. F. D. Harman. Mr. Burr owned many
relics of Aaron Burr, among them a ring sent
to Burr by Talleyrand, after his visit to Burrs
house, on Richmond Hill; an oil portrait of Burr
by Gilbert Stuart and the spectacles which Burr
last wore
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27
Earthm,ake In SnaIn.

MADR1D Dec. 25.-Two slight shocks of earth
quake were experienced in this locality yester-
day. The shocks were felt at Gibraltar, and
severely in the southern provinces. 1t caused
Malaga two persons were killed by falling walls.
An official was killed at Velez, and several
persons were killed elsewhere. The village of
Albanuzles was nearly destroyed. The cities of
Seville and Grenada were not much damaged.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27
RANDALL's SOUTHERN TRIP.

He Does Not Go South for tho Purpose of
Making War on Anybody.
Washington Special.
Mr. Randalls Southern trip has beon made
specially important only by his enemies 1t is
not the result of any matured political plans,
nor has Mr.. Randall any designs of making po
litical capital for the Cabinet the speakership
Indeed, it is doubtful whether he has his own
consent at this time to accept either position,
even if attalnable without special effort His
friends are clear that his strongest and best po-
sition Is in the House and ON the floor, and ne
has no inclination to antagonize that view.
His Southern journey created itself. He was
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27
sufrocated in a Running Building.

BAY CITY, Mich, Dec. 26-Fire in the Catln
on the building and laundry, fruit stand, and
saloon, amounting to $3 800, mostly covered by
insurance Ed Tierney was suffocated while
asleep in the building His body was found
after the fire. He leaves widow and twelve
children
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27
Larre Stock of Clothinc Rnrned

AUSTIN, Tex, Dec. 26.--Fire was discovered
In the clothing store of B. Melasky, at o'clock
this morning. resulting in the loss of the entire
stock of goods and building. The total loss is
estimated at $50 600 insurance, $33, 900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27
The New Orleans Expositiou.

New ORLEANS, Dec. 26 each succeed
ing day the worlds exposition takes on newer
and more attractive features, giving fair idea
of what it will be fortnight hence when, it is
confidently asserted, everything will be in
state of perfect completion The stock stables
ises to be the greatest the world ever saw
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27
MINOR MENTION.

Hon. II. C. BelI Does Not Desire a Place on
the Mississippi River Commission.
Special to tho Indiana polls journal,
WAsHINGToN, Dec. 2G.-State Senator r. @.
Bell, who is here visiting General Brady, says
his visit to Washington at this time has no poht-
ieal significance whatever; that the statement
printed that he is seeking the place on tho Mis-.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27
Burning of the Steamer vInt shinkle.l

CAIRO H., Dec &c The Steamer vint
Shinkle, running in the Cincinnati and Memphis
trade, left here Wednesday night for Memphis
She was caught in the ice at Columbus, caught
fire yesterday, and burned to the waters edge
No lives lost The boat and cargo are a total
loss The steamer was owned by the Cincin-
at $4,000 and insured in Cincinnati companies
for $4,000. She had 400 tons of freight aboard
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27
Great Oil Fire at Elmira.

ELMIRA N Y, Dec 26-One of the 10000
barrel oil tanks situated at West Junction, FIVE
miles from here, exploded at 740 this morning.
and both tanks were soon burning The shock
was felt at Elmra. No one was hurt Seriously
althougb-ea house near the tanks was badly
ds;naged. The ire is still raging The loss win
not fall short of 800, 900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27
The Wabash Engineers.

ST, Louis, Dec. 26-In an interview, to night,
with j. II. Fitzgerald, chairman of the Wabash
railway engineers grievance committee, that gen
tleman stated that Grand Chief Arthur and the
executive committee OF the general grievance
committee had conference this afternoon with
Colonel Hoxie, and, after presentation of their
grievances and full and frank discussion of
the whole matter Colonel Hoxie stated that the
agreement made in 1882 should be faithfully car
ried out. This was entirely satisfactory to the
engineers, and al danger of trouble of any kind
Is mast
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27

houses, all frame structures. W. A. Shaw's
losses were 81, 600; L. j. Patten, dry goods and
groceries, $l2 000 w. H. Calfee, 81 800: L. II.
Goldberg, drugs, S., 900; Antensen & Giddings
81, 800; s. 2. Allison, hardware, $4,000; Mrs
Murray, So, 900; Sam Stanley, dry goods $40 O00
Other minor losses make the aggregate loss $56-
000;sinsurance about $25 000
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27
The Powers and the Egyptian Debt.

LONDON, Dec. 26-The French ambassador
has returned to London from France. He is in
structed to advise Earl Granville to accede to the
demand of Germany and Russia for membership
in the Egyptian debt commission, and also TO
withdraw the proposals to reduce the interest
on the debt. Failing agreement between the
French and English, all the powers, except Italy,
will reject the English proposals.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27
A Sample of Russian Trrannv.

ODESSA, Dec. 26.-The criminal court has
sentenced peasant named Preegoen, mem
Der of a Bible-reading Sect to three years i'm
prisonment for preaching against image worship
in the Russian Church
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27
Fire at Deshler, o.

TOLEDO, O., DEC. 26.-At Desher, O., last
night Are originating in the dry goods store Of
Jno Voge, destroyed nine buildings in the busi-
ness part of town. The principal losers are Jno.
Vogle, dry goods; j. c. Valtimier, grocer; NJ. &.
Coates saloon Mesd oSo y Laerty druggists e lists Tho
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27

ALMA, Ark, Dec. 26.-This morning at 2
o'clock the Miles Block was destroyed by Ere
The losses were as follows; J. D. James, gen
eral merchant, Sc, 600; insurance $4 600. Math-
ews, grocer, Sc 00O uninsured 0. Rehols $3 600;
no insurance. McKifin & Gates dry goods
$8 900, uninsured Mosess saloon, $500. Nlless
hotel furniture was saved; loss on building
So 000 uninsured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27
Furniture Factory Burned.

Boston, Dec. 26-The large furniture man
ufactory Of Aplin & Co., in East Cambridge, was
destroy ed to night. The building was a four
story brick structure, with frontage of about
200 feet Loss heavy; insurance not given
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27
DIR. William Darling.

New YORK, Dec 26-Dr William Darling,
professor of anatomy in the University Medical
College, died in his rooms in the college building,
at the age of eighty. two years. His fine anatom-
ical collection will go to the British Museum.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27
Deposed froln the Pnlnit.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. 26 The Press will
tomorrow announce that Bishop Stevens has
ieposed Rev Alexander B. Crawford from the
ministry of the Protestant Episcopal Church,
loearse of misbehayior in tho pulpit
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27

CHICAGO, Dec. 26.-"La Charbonnier" was
billed for the Haverly Theater to night, but
there was no performance. This combination is
one of number under the management of
Brooks & Dickson and in the present disorgan-
lied condition of the firm the members of the
company refused to act unless their salaries were
nuaranteed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27
Thomas Van Alein.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Dec 26-Thomas Van
Alein, aged one hundred and four years and
eleven months, died yesterday He was a pen
sioner of the war of 1872.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27
Loss at Springfield, Mass.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. Dec. 26-Fire started
tonight in the millinery rooms of Mrs. F. D.
Way, and scaused damage to the building and
stock of all the occupants to the extent of about
b25, ,000 all insured
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27

BALTIMORE. Dec. 26-The works of the Popp-
lein Silicate Phosphate Company burned to day.
Loss, $50, 600; partially insured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27
Priest Bnrned to Death hv Randits.

MADRID, Dec. 26.-Bandits entered Catholic
church and the house of a priest at Cortetos,
Galicia, for the purpose of pillage Failing to
get money, they tied the priest in heap of straw
and burned him to death.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27
Fifteen Business Houses Rurned

CLARKsvlLLE, Tex, Dec 26.-Fire was dis
covered in a frame store, occupied by an
auctioneer, communicated with adjoining build
ngs, and before it could be controlled,
resulted in the loss of fifteen business
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27
Hosiery Mills Burned.

Troy, N. Y, Dec. 26. The Eagle hosiery
mills, at Mechanicsville burned yesterday
Loss, 1886. 600; insurance $33, 800
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27
Horrible Death of a Paper-Mm Emp,oxe.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. 26-This afternoon
Ed Hanlon, aged forty-nve, a weigher at Du-
points paper mill, was caught in the betting,
dropped into the machinery. and literally torn
to pieces. His head was severed from his body.
He had been an emplove of the mills for four
teen years
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27
sARDoU's "THEODoRA."

The Play Pronounced u Success, and Bern
hardt Achieves n Triumph.
PARIS, Dec. 26-Sardou's Theodore" was
produced this evening with splendid effect. The
dresses are copied from the mosaics in the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27
No ReparatiOn Yet Made for the Mas
sacre Of Christians at TOnquin.
An English Military Critic Points Out Some
of the Weak Points of the French
Forces 0peratingin the East.
A Short Story of the Causes Leading to
Jauner's DefalcatiOn and Death.

Bismarck Said To Be Irritated by Glad
stones Policy and Scheming to, Secure
the Latter'S 0yerthrOw-Cable Notes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27

IN AuSIrIah DeIaUIter commits Su1cIue.
VIENNA. Dec. 26.-Josef Seenari, manager of
the discount bank of Carniola, at Lay bach, and
a defaulter for 70, 600 forms killed himself in
the bank to-day when about to be arrested.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-27
OBITUARY.
Death of Henry A. Burr, a Millionaire Ha;
Manufacturer.

New YORK, Dec 26-Henry A. Burr the
millionaire hat manufacturer, died at his resi-
dence in this city yesterday afternoon.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-06-07
OUR FUTURE.

That this portion of Gods moral her
itage is undergoing great climatic
changes there is no longer room for
doubt. That the rains are more frequent
and copious, the dry season shorter, the
ground retains moisture much longer,
are apparent facts to all. Twenty years
ago Nevada was regarded as absolutely
worthless except for purposes Of mining
and stock raising. A wonderful change
has taken place since then. To-day
and for several years past, the State has
produced more than enough hay, grain
and vegetables to supply the home mar.
ket. Last year thousands of bushels of
wheat were shipped from Nevada to
Europe, and this year the wheat export
will be more than doubled. Already
the farmers are looked upon as the most
important element in our population,
and in another decade, agriculture in
Nevada, as in all other countries, will
hold leading place among the indus.
tries.-Peno Journal.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-06-07

THE "Salvation Army" has entered
the State, and camped for the present at
Rono. The manner in which the SOL
diers Of this army 60 about bringing
lost souls to Christ is simply ridiculous.
Nine out of ten converts made in this
way are roped in in a moment of excite
ment, and after the thing has grown a
little stale to them fall back into the old
lines. In the East and in San Francis
CO this army has probably done more
harm than good as it has been the means
of leading many young ladies into the
paths Of unrighteousness and making
cranks Of many other people, both
young and old. Reno, however, is a
good place for the army to plant its bat
teries, for if recruits can be drummed
up there almost every town in the State
will furnish few.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-06-07

At the hour of o'clock P. M of said
day, for the purpose of nominating
THREE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
ONE MEMBER OF CONGRESS.
AND ONE JUDGE OF SUPREME COURT.
Also for the selection of a State Central
Committee, and the transaction of such other
business as may legitimately come before
said Convention.
Resolped, That the basis OF representation
in said Convention Of April 3Uth and Septem-
Der 4th shall be one vote for each and every
100 votes or ractiOn Of fifty or over fifty cast
at the last State election for the Republican
candidate for Judge Of the Supreme Court,
to wit:
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-06-07

"A NEW political party has been
formed in Indiana. A dispatch says
some of the features of a strong secret
political organization, numbering sew
eral hundred thousand members, have
been uncovered here. 1t extends from
Maine to California. 1t claims 900
members in Indiana, 1000 in Illinois,
90, 900 in Ohio, and 10000 in Maine.
The name is the "New Era," and it is
anti-monopolistic in character. Il is
charged that the order has been organ
lied in Ben Buffers behalf, and that its
movements are concealed to further his
presidential aspirations. The organiza-
ton was founded in Chicago less than a
year ago.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-06-07

THE Democrats can do no better
than elect Matt Canavan a delegate to
the Democratic Convention at Chicago.
Mr.. Canavan is a thoroughbred Demo
crat and will not misrepresent the senti.
ments OF the party. He is also one of
the squarest political fighters in the State
and was never known to take a mean
advantage. 1t must make those who
stood in for Adams two years ago, feel
particularly pleasant now to think that
they gave the Office 10 such a man as
Adams when it might just as well have
been given to Caravan.