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The Bonded WHISKY Period.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Jan, 30-T,he ways and means
committee have decided to hear arguments in
favor of the extension of the bonded period of
whisky. The arguments will be had as soon as
Mr.. Blackburn, who is a member of the commit
tee and in favor of the extension, returns from
the Kentucky senatorial bout. More than q
dozen members will appear before the commit
tee in behalf of the whisky interest Among
them are Follett and Jourdon, of Ohio, Davis,
of Illinois, and Thompson and Willis, of Ken
t1lcky
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Illinois Ifenns.

Fred Stringer a tramp. has been arrested for
the murder of Ross Mahan at Mt. Carmel.
Wallace Waterman and Newton Shinllle, of
Rochelle, have been indicted for robbing the
grave Of Mrs McConaughy at Rochelle.
Uncle Johnny Enochs, the Oldest person in
Fayette county and one of the very earliest set
tiers, died On Tuesday, aged ninety one.
In parts of Fayette and Bond counties farmers
are becoming much alarmed at the prevalence of
hog cholera All efforts to check the disease
have proved futile.
II. B. Ter alias Rufus Arnold, is under. ar
rest at SPRINGFIELD on n cheuqn ~ 49, c-SttdilS-
The offcers Sar ~ IS the most widely known
-. 1'iaef the State, and that he is wanted
IN at least eighteen counties. and that they have
notce OF not less than twenty rewards of 500
each offered for his capture.
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STATE NEWS AND GOSSIP.
Additional Details of the Brutal Murder
Of Hall by Browning.
A Good Prospect for a First-Class Row
Among Democrats of the Fifth District
Notes and Gleanings.
INDIANA.
Additional Particulars of the Atrocious
Killing of Hall at EIIdnsyine.


Additional Particulars of the Atrocious
Killing of Hall at EIISinsyiIle.
Special to the indianapolis journal.
BLOOMINGTON, Jan. 30-The Hall murder
which was telegraphed briefly last night, proves
to be one of the most shocking crimes ever com
mitted. Browning was arrested late last night
and brought through here to Nashville. He is
about twenty years old. He appears uncon-
cerned and Indifferent regarding the affair His
story is that he had the tools of the MILL and
when Hall asked for them be an
wered saying he would give them up when
when Hall paid for a hog he had killed more than
year ago. Words passed, they clinched, Brown
ing falling. He then drew knife and stabbed
Hall in the back. Hall was taken to his home
for the purpose of dressing the wound. Brown
ing entered the house from the back way and
shot Hall while he was lying on the floor He
fred two Shots the first taking effect. The com
munity is greatly excited, and there are great
fears of lynching The Nashville jail is heavily
guarded, but may be surprised by mob at any
time
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Shot Througll the Arm.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
CONVICTION, Jan. 30.-Last night, after dark,
as E. w. Norton and several other men were
loading stock at the l.. B. 6 w. depot, some one
approached the pens from the outside and fired a
revolver at Norton, the ball passing through the
right arm, just above the wrist From the posi-
ton of the arm, as Norton describes it. the shot
was fired at his body. He says he recognized
William McComas as the assailant md this
morning McComas was arrested. He waived an
examination, and was placed under bond to ap-
pear at court. There is an old grudge of a do
nestle character between them, and McComas is
reported to have repeatedly threatened Norton's
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The Keifer-Boynton Affair.
o the Indianapolis Journal.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.-The Keifer-Boynton
business has been the principal topic of CONVEX
sation among members of Congress to-day.
Opinions differ very widely as to which tells the
truth. Mr.. Keifer said to your correspondent
to-day that he did not think the matter was one
that should be Investigated by the House, but he
was glad that the investigation had been or
dered. He said II will prove to the commit
tee every statement which made on the floor of
the House yesterday both by direct and circum-
stantial evidence
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A Threateneh strike.

PITrsBURG. Jan. 30-A good deal of dissatis-
faction is expressed among employees of the
Pittsburg & Western railroad on account of the
failure Of the company to pay last months
wages. Threats are made that if the money is
not forthcoming by this evening there will be
general strike. Treasurer Campbell says the
men will be paid this afternoon or to morrow, at
the latest. The recent heavy snow had cut off
freight business almost entirely, and of course
reduced the revenue materially. He did not
apprehend any trouble.
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Has a Mind of His Own.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30--Chief Charles and his
delegation of Flathead Indians, had a conference
with the Secretary of the interior to-day, upon
the proposition to remove the Flatheads now in
the Bitterroot valley, to the Joco reservation,
Montana. Senator Vest and Delegate McGinnis
were at the conference. The Secretary sought
to convince Charles that the proposed change
was for the best interests of the Indians as they
were at present brought in contact with white
settlers and suffered thereby. He
told Charles that the lands in the Joco
reservation intended for the use of his tribe
would be sold unless occupied, and that the In
dams will find themselves homeless.
Senator Vest also endeavored to induce
Charles to accept the proposition.
house on the reservation and annuity of
$500 was promised him, and other tempting of
fers, but the old chief maintained stubborn
silence, and when the Secretary offered him a
paper to sign he refused it with angry ges-
ture. He was advised to think over the matter,
and call again at the department
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A valuable Manuscript of the Koran.


Constantinople Letter in London Standard.
A few days ago gentleman was about to leave
here for London, having among his luggage a
very valuable copy of the Koran in manuscript,
some five hundred years old, and unique, which
had been in the possession of his family for
hundred years. Only recently very large sum,
reported to have been as much as &c coo, had
been offered for the work and it would probably
have found its way into one of the European
museums had not inquisitve eustom-house
official discovered it among its proprietor's per-
sonal effects.
To the chaglin Of the latter, the officials, with
many devout Explanations, took possession of
the treasure rs State property. From the Gus
tomhoUse the Holy Book originally a gift from
the Sultan Mahmoud to the Mosque of St
Sophia, was forwarded to Yildiz Kiosk. where
Abdul HamiG now derives the Benefit of its wise
teachings It's late proprietor notwithstanding
every effort, has failed either to regain posses
sion of the work or to obtain compensation.
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Imprisoned by Mexicans.

LAREDO, Jan. 80. - Sutton. United States
consul-general to northern Mexico, has Just re-
turned from an official visit to Monterey and
Saltillo He reports that a young American
named Nude, said to be aceomplice of one
Leggett in the murder of Contractor Wiclland
near Garcia station, has been confined in the
Mexican prison over a year without any charges
preferred against him, and that the Mexican au-
thorities and American consul at Monterey are
laboring under the opinion that Nude escaped
from prison eight months ago along with
Leggett
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NIr. Blaine and the President.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.--NIr. Blaine last even
ing entertained the President and few friends
at dinner. Dir. Blaine says the attempt to give
this dinner political significance has little
foundation in fact. "Mr Arthur and myself, :"
said Mr. Blaine this afternoon, edo not engage
in a istcuif fight every time we meet on the
street, or elsewhere. We have agreed to sepa-
rate politics from social life. The President has
extended many coHrtesies to me, and am sim
ply paying my debts
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Augustcen returned to Laporte.

Special to the indianapolis journal.
LAPoRTE. Jan. 30.-Henry Augusteen, who
murdered his uncle and cousin while their guest
in this county on Dec. 81, 1880, was arrested in
CawlSer City, Kan, Monday last by Deputy
Sheriff John Weaver, of this city, who tracked
the prisoner for three months through his CORE
spending with girl in Illinois, and brought him
here tonight The murder was one of the most
cold blooded on record. Augusteen does not
deny the crime, but refused to be interviewed.
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Death from an Unusual Cause.

Special to the indianapolis journal.
DUBLIN, Jan. 30.-Mrs. Samuel Morris, living
near here, died. last Sunday morning from an
affection which was not understood till post
mortem examination revealed, as the cause of
her death, a soft gelatinous tumor, which filed
the whole abdominal cavity The substance
taken from her weighed ffty-one pounds. She
was about eighty years old, and had been ailing
for about two years
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CHICAGO Jan. 3O.-The joint appearance of
Patti and Gerster in Les Huguenots' at Nc
Vicker's to-night under Maplesons management,
capacity of the house Every seat was sold be-
fore the doors opened, and standing room was ex-
hausted long before all those in waiting secured
tickets of admission Both prime dome were
received most cordially and burdened with costly
floral tributes. Signer Nicolini also met with
much favor
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Special TO INC IndlanapoIls JOURNAL.
WABASH, Jan. 30.-This afternoon Wesley
Dawson, wealthy retired farmer. residing in
this city. was declared insane by a commission in
lunaey, and application made for his admit
lance into the State Insane Asylum Mr.. Daw-
son is forty eight years old. His mental trouble
is the result of sickness and exposure.
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The Mississippi River Convention.

Special to the indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.-Delegates to the Mis-
sissippi river convention, which will meet here
on the 9th Of next month, are beginning to ar
rive. The first installment got here to-day from
Tennessee, and the New Orleans delegation is ex-
l,voveo 10 morrow W. b. " Qua, ohsis,n,an of the
executive committee, is on the ground he
thinks there will be over six hundred river and
business men in the city accredited to the con
vention. George.L Wright the secretary, has
ordered $50 more badges as indications are that
the 800 procured will be insufficient. Rooms
at the hotels have been rapidly taken up during
the last two days and hotel clerk says the con
vention will bring about a couple Of thousand
strangers into the town
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Moscow, Jan. Lieutenant G. B. HARDER
and Master w. Il. Schuetze, escorting the re
nains of Lieutenant belong and comrades, of
ia Jeanette expedition, started fer Hamburg
To Gay, on their way to America. A solemn pro
ccssOn followed the collins to the railroad sta
ton, where the chief Lutheran pastor of the city
delivered an address. Many wreaths We're de
posted on the coffin, including one from the stu
dents OF tie Moscow University.
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TRADE AND LABOR.

Feundries Shutting Down on Account of
Dull Trade.
P1TTsBURG, Jan. 30 The reported strike of
the stove moulders is unfounded A few mould
ers claim the men have been offered 1O-per
cent. reduction in wages and that there is
lockout, but this is denied by the manufacture
ers and some of the labor organization officials
who say that the foundries shut down on account
of dull trade. A reduction, however. will be
made when work is resumed. which will not be
until the middle of next month at least. The
Atshutz foundry, in Allegheny, is the only one
in OnpTation
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Shipping Damaged at St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS Jan. 30.-The ice in the harbor
moved two or three times this evening and to-
night, and did some damage to various craft
along the shore. The wrecking steamer
Salvo No. 2 was cut down and
sunk. The steamer Minneapolis had hole
stove in her hull, and two barges were
badly damaged. These vessels were lying at
the lower part of the city between the arsenal
and work house. The steamers nearer the city
so far have suffered no damage, but it is feared
that when the ice goes out there will be consid-
cradle destruction of property.
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Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WAsHINGToN Jan. 30.-It is understood that
the House committee on foreign affairs will rec
ommend the abolition of the consul generalship
to Persia. This Office was created by the last
Congress 1t seems that in the opinion of the
committee, MIR. Benjamin, the present consul
general, has made fool of himself, and, while
they do not like to recommend his recall, they
think, under the circumstances, they had better
abolish fine Office
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Wabash County Politics.

Special to the Indianapolis journal.
WABASH, Jan. 30.-The Republican county
committee met in this city to-day and fixed upon
Saturday. the 10th day of February. as the date
for holding the various township conventions,
and Tuesday, the 10Th day of February as the
time for holding the next county convention.
The affairs of the party in this city are in SPLEEN
did shane
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At Rome, N. Y.

ROME N. Y, Jan 3O.-This morning the
threestory building between Stanwix Hall
Hotel and the Searle Bank Block in James
street, burned Mrs. Samuel Alexander and
children were rescued by a policeman In ten
minutes after the fire broke out an explosion oe-
Cured, knocking out the whole front wall of the
building above the first story. Joseph Alexan-
der brother of Samuel, was killed. David
Patterson, clerk, was injured. The bank
block and hotel were saved by the fremen.
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GONZALES, Tex, Jan. 30.-Philip Davis was
tried to-day charged with arson. The testimony
showed that quiet old farmers outhouses and
fences were set on fire at night, and. when they
went out to arrest the flames they were shot at
by mauraders. A farmer swore that one of the
men cursed him, and he recognized the voice as
that of the defendant There was no other test
mony, but such is the feeling against the fence
destroyers that the jury gave the extreme pen
alty-twepty years in the penitentiary.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Jan. 30-An accident on
the New Haven & Northampton railway hap
lened this morning Just below Southwick Three
airs were thrown down an embauknent. Con
luctor Thomas, express messenger Ryan, and
several passengers were injured. The conductor
vas seriously injured, and Ryan had a leg broken
in three places.
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A Panic at a New York Fire.

New YORK, Jan. 30-Fire in ive-story
apartment house, No. 662 Sixth avenue, about
midnight created panic among the occupants,
a dozen of whom, occupying the upper floor.
escaped TO the roof in their night clothes, and
jumping to the roof six feet below. Mrs Michael
and her granddaughter are probably fatally
burned. Three other tenants are burned on tho
face and hands
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Anti-Foreien Labor.

PTrTsBURG, Jan. 30.-A committee composed
of members of different labor organizations with
headquarters here leave for Washington to-
morrow to urge the passage of the bill restrict
ing the importation OF foreign labor under the
contract system
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Bradlaugll.

LONDON, Jan. 30.-Bradlaugh aequiesces in
the suggestion Of Labouchre that he make no eff
fort to take the oath the opening of Parlia-
ment, but remain below the bar. On the 18th of
February, however, he will advance to the table
of the House of Commons to take the prescribed
oath. Meanwhile Northcote will make no mo-
ton hostile to Bradlaugh, and will not support
any Conservative who does.
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NATIONAL CAPITAL TOPICS.
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to Holman. He may have been able to dupe the
people of the country into believing that he was
the real power that is doing this forfeiture work,
but men here in Congress know better 1t was
unfair to me, to say the least of it."
Mr.. Holman's desire to become Governor is
not sanctioned so far as Mr. Cobb is concerned.
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Agrarlan Agitation in Russia.

ST PETERSBURG, Jan. 30.-n spite of the
many arrests the asrarian agitation continues in
Pskow and Vitebsk. So intense is the irritation
of the peasants in the latter province that the
Governor has telesraphed to St Petersburg ask
ing that the troops specially sent to Vitebsk be
withdrawn, as a collision is feared. Appeals adj
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Steamer Wrecked.

LONDON, Jan. 3O.-The steamer Rhywabons,
bound from Holyhead to Cardiff, struck on a
group of rocks near Cardiff, last night. The
mate, five men and boy escaped in small
boat. A half hour after leaving the steamer
they saw her lights disappear The captain and
two men remained on board the steamer and
were probably lost
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A PerilOus Ride.

LEADv1LLE Jan. 30.-This evening William
Manley construction boss, and three men en-
ployed on the Denver and South Park railroad
came down the hill into the city on a fat car.
When near the depot it collided with car of
iron. All jumped. Maney was instantly killed,
and the others seriously injured
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AUSTIN, Jan. Ex-Governor Ireland in a mes
sage to the Legislature, to-day, referring to
fencecuthng. says: But five working days are
now left and it is with much solicitude that
note the fact that not a single bill has reached
the executive touching one of the great questions
before the two houses. still indulge in the hope
that in the next few days you will be able to pass
necessary laws to give quiet to the country and
protect life and property" The Governor also
hopes the measures viii be such that no one can
Justly say they are class legislation
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Hazing Resumed.

ANNAPOLIS Jan. 0-More hazing is reported
at the naval academy On Saturday number
of first class men attempted to compel fourth
class man lRusselH to stand upon his head,
injured 1t is stated the same night three of
the upper classes banded together and hazed
each member of the fourth class. The latter
refused to give the authorities any information
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Assigned.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 3D-The Pope Iron and Metal
Company has assigned. The assets are stated
to be worth So, 600 above membranes. Richard
c. Pope, president of the company, filed two
mortgages last evening to John D. Perry, the
banker, one on the companys assets for $13 600
the other on his residence for So, 900, to secure
his claims
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CoNsTANTINoPLE, Jan. 3O-General Lew Wal
lace, American minister, has been notified that
party of American travellers was recently at
tackled by Kurdish brigands.
.sreu Thousand Trees Blown Down.
Two H. r. % v1r;4,: L.. r -.
niles of Ayr 200, 900 trees were blown over in
the recent storm-lG0, 900 on the estate of the
Marquis of Ailsa.
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The Iowa Senatorshin.

Dies MONIES, Jan. 30-The two houses of the
Legislature met in joint convention to-day for the
purpose of completing the election of United States
senator The result was the same as an
nounced a week ago, this election being
merely safeguard against pos
sible illegality in Mr. Allison's former
election. The result was, Allison 70;
Benton J. Hail. Democrat 81; L. G. Kline, l;
D. M. Clark, l. Allison was declared elected for
six years from March A. 1885.
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CHOOSING SENATORS.

An Effort Made to Break the Deadlock at
Frankfort.
LOUISVILLE, Jan. 3O.-The contest in the sen
atorial caucus tonight was verv exciting. To
break the dead lock resolution was offered to
withdraw Sweeney and take a ballot on Williams
and Blackburn and then take another ballot on
the leading man and Sweeney. Much time
was spent in the discussion and q deal of fill
clustering INDUCED in by the Blackburn leaders.
Adjourned without ACCOMPLISHING ANYTHING.
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PARIS, Jan. 20.-The report was current in the
ohb of the Chamber to-day that the French
oir.es under Admiral Courbet, had recently
stolned Bacninh and been repulsed The report
iGritated members of the Chamber, because the
government maintained silence in regard to It.
Prime Minister Ferry will be questioned as to
the facts To morrow
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FOREIGN MISCELLANY.

Contradiction of the Reported Discovery of a
Plot to Poison the Car.
LONDON, Jan. 30.-The Central News sensa-
tienal dispatch from Kharkoff, alleging the dis
rOvery of plot for the poisoning of the Gear
md for general uprising of the peasantry in
Little Russia, and asserting that Special Officer
Sabielof, sent by Colonel Sudeikin to Khankoff
to investigate the Nihilists, had been assassi-
patch TO Reuters Telegram Company. The dis
patch asserts that nothing has happened at
kharkof beyond the discovery Of secret print
ing press.
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Paul Bert's Speech.

LONDON, Jan. 30-Paul Bert delivered
strong speech at Chateau dun, eulogizing its
heroic defense against the Germans and lament
ing the death of so many brave Frecnhmen He
concluded with the words: May an avenger
arise from their ashes" The German press are
greatly irritated over the speech.
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Collision ON the Lel,ieh YaIIev Road.

EAsroN, Pa. Jan. 90.-The Lehigh Valley
west bound passenger and express train, round
ing a curve near South Easton, ran into a loco
motive backing across the track. There was
heavy fog at the time Spinters from the
wreck broke the windows and sides of the train,
and caused such panic that passengers rushed
for the door, bat were prevented from leaping
by the brakeman and conductor. The engines
in collision were badly wrecked, and the first
car OF the express train was also wrecked. No
hnnM WIS hurt
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 3O.-Ex-Senator Stephen
w. Dorsey, who is in the city is here, it
is understood, for the purpose of
going before Mr.. Springer's committee
to testify in regard to certain matters connected
with the late star-route trials No subpoena
was issued for Dorsey. His appearance before
the committee is entirely of his own Yoition.