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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-19
General and Personal.

Special to the indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, March lex Representative
Stockslager is daily expecting an answer from
Secretary Manning to his application for ap
pointment to the position OF Second Comptroller
of the Treasury. He hopes to see his nomina-
ton sent in soon.
John G. Shoemaker was at the Capitol to-day,
and this evening called upon Representative
Holman in regard to his appointment to place
on the Mississippi River Commission. He is
rushing the matter earnestly as possible.
Ex-senator Mcdonald was on the floor of the
Senate some time this afternoon. He was very
cordially welcomed by the Senators on both
sides of the chamber, and spent half an hour in
the cloak room with Mr.. Beck, of Kentucky.
1Ir. Ransom, of North Carolina and others.
It was observed. however, that he was not
about Vice president Hendricks room, nor was
he seen with the Vicepresident at any time.
Senator Harrison has postponed going to Indi-
annapolis until Friday.
John S, Williams. of Lafayette, showed great
disappointment this afternoon when a name was
sent to the Senate for Commissioner of Patents,
and he discovered it was not his own. He fond
ly hoped to secure that prize. but at no time
really stood any show for it.
Col George W. Bunting, of Indianapolis, Is
here, and wants to DO supervising architect of
the treasury.
General Hazen concluded his testimony before
the court-martial to-day. and argument will
commence to morrow
The Senate to-day confirmed Joseph p. Miller
as Commissioner Of Internal Revenue.
VIM. III. Vanderbilt, of New York, had a short
interview with the President to-day.
DIR. Francis Wharton, of Philadelphia has
been appointed legal adviser upon questions OF
international law in the State Department., TO
succeed Judge Henry O'Connor. DIR. Wharton
resigns from the chair of international law in
Boston University TO accept this position.
Milton j. Durham, nominated to-day to be
First Comptroller of the Treasury, in place of
James Lawrence, was born in Mercer county,
Kentucky, May 10th, 1924 graduated at Asbury
University, Indiana. in l644; studied law at. the
Louisville Law School; was one of the circuit
judges of Kentucky in 1861 and 1862 and, with
the exception of those years, has been engaged
In the practice of law at Danville sace 1850. He
was elected to the Forty third Congress, and re-
elected to the Forty fourth. and served On the
committees on banking and currency, depart
ment of justice and revision of laws. He was
strongly indorsed for the position to which he
has been appointed by ex-Secretary Benjamin
III. Bri6t0w.
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Burned to Death by am Exploding Lamp

Burned to Death by am Exploding Lamp.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
MARSHALL, March I3.-News was received
this afternoon from Robinson, Crawford county,
thirty miles south, of the terrible death of Mrs.
Kaughey, an aged and highly-respected widow
living near there. A neighbor went to the house
at about o'clock, ard failing to arouse the old
lady. who lived entirely alone, broke open the
door, when a terrible sight met his eyes,
Stretched on the floor was the corpse of the
woman, her body burned almost to q crisp
Fragments of a lamp, strewn around the room,
showed that an explosion was probably the
cause of her death. Strange to say, the house
was not burned
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INDIANA AND ILLINOIS NEWS
The Daily Chronicle of Happenings Of
ALI Kinds in the Two States.
| Death of w. P. Graham-Flight Of Forger
IAN Old Feud Ends in Murder-Burned
| to Death by lamp Explosion.
INDIANA.

Death of William p. Graham, Treasurer of
jefferson County.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
MADISON, March 1S.--William Peyton Ora
ham, aged forty-eight. treasurer of jefferson
county, died at o'clock this afternoon, Of
diabetes Deceased was one Of Madison's best
business men and finest accountants, a director
Opera-house Association, vestryman and treas
urer Of Christ Episcopal Church, Mason, Red
Man, Oddfellow, Fireman, Pythian, leading
Republican. soldier of the Sixty-seventh In
diana Volunteers, and member of the Grand
Army of the Republic. He was wealthy and
charitable. The bells Of the city were tolled in
respect to his memory. He leaves a wife, a
daughter Of the Late Captain Nathan Powell,
and three voung boys
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4 Tremendous Rush of Applications for
Places in the Postal Service.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, March ia rush has been GO
ing on az the Postofice Department for several
days that is awful. caused by applicants for
postmasterships. Despite the fact that no APP
pointments are to be made until vacancies occur,
applications do not fall of-they rather increase.
It is al that the Office of the clerk to the First
Assistant Postmaster-generalc can do to keep up
the work of properly briefng and fling them,
and yet that Office has an extra detail Of six
clerks TO keep up with the work
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THE FRENCH sPOLIATION CLAIMS.
A Dark Page in the History of the American
Merchant Marine.

A Dark Page in the History of the American
Merchant Marine.
New York Sun.
The Sun has been asked by a Brooklyn cor
respondent to give some facts about the origin
of the French spoliation claims and the proper
steps to be taken by the present owners of
those claims. The claims were for losses sus-
tanned by the owners Of American ships con-
fiscated by the French government during the
war between France and England between the
years 1778 and 1900. Under the DEGREES of
Napoleon, made to counterfeit the orders in
council of the British, between 600 and 700
American ships and their cargoes were seized
and sold. Mr.. Jefferson, as Secretary of State.
in 1893 called on all merchants who had suffered
CIR might thereafter suffer injuries contrary to
the laws of nations and existing treaties" to for
ward the evidence of their claims to the Depart
ment of State. In the negotiations for the set
Element of these claims, which terminated in
1901, the French conceded that the claims were
just and repeatedly offered to pay the cash due.
In return, however. certain French citizens had
claims against the United States, and the French
nation itself had great and valid claim for
damages. The private French claims were inn
material and easily settled. The claim of the
French nation was another matter.
Under the treaty between the French and the
struggling American nation, concluded in 1918.
it was agreed that the "two parties guarantee
mutually forever against all other powers, to
witt the United States to his most Christian
Majesty. the present possessions of the crown Of
fduCe III ktueTlCtt, ds Woti IIlooc
auire by the future treaty of peace" Not only
did the United States agree to fight for the
French, but they agreed to allow the French
ships Of war to carry prizes into American ports
and there condemn and sell them at all times.
In return for these concessions made on paper,
the French Most Christian Majesty" recognized
the right of the new nation, and also gave such
other valuable aid during the Revolutionary war
as enabled the colonies to attain their independ-
cnce.
The obligation of the United States to stand
by the terms of the treaty of ITS was manifest.
The damages done by English cruisers to French
colonies which American ships of war Should
have averted. constituted valid claim against
the nation. But more than all she valued her
right under the treaty to bring her prizes into
American ports The American nation was ex-
tremeiy anxious to get rid of the obligation to
permit her to do so. 1t was one of the trumphs
Of Mr.. Jeffersons diplomacy which enabled this
country to free itself from the entangling alli-
ance made under pressure of extreme need dur
ing the struggle for liberty.
Taking the claims of American shipowners,
which were then worth their face with interest
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Brief Mention.

Eugene Darner, on trial at Tayforville, for the
murder of Leroy Hunter, appears to be wholly
indifferent to his fate.
Wallace Waterman, the young medical student
convicted of robbing a grave at Sycamore, has
been sent to States prison for one year.
Nothing has as yet been seen of the bodies Of
Peter Schaefer and Katie Hillger, who commit
ted suicide, ON Sunday, at Streator by jumping
into the river.
John Guinan, an old cooper, sixty-seven years
of age, fell while walking along the railroad
track near Colinsvilie. and broke his back. His
home is in Vandalia
young lady in Quincy left her room while
fast asleep, and in the course of her migrations
fell into an uncovered cistern The shock of the
fall awakened her and her cries brought a pass
er-by to the rescue. She is now dangerously Ill
of fever
Mr. Deckar Dole, an old resident of Coles
county, and prominently identified with the
business interests of Nation, died suddenly
yesterday at his residence five miles south of
that place. of heart disease. His age was sew
enty-two years
William Evans, an insane man. while being
taken from West York to Marshall, broke away
from his guards while on the train, ran out on
the platform, and leaped head first between the
cars. He was instantly killed. Mr.. Evans was
q well to do farmer.
At Edwardsville John N. Adams, only seven
teen years of age, but an old offender, has been
sent to Jail for nine months for horse-stealing,
being too young for the penitentiary and too old
for the reform school, where he has already
served several years.
At Mendoza, William Holstein, young man
man who had been afflicted with measles, arose
from his bed, climbed from a window in the
second story of his boarding house, and fell to
the sidewalk beneath, breaking his neck. He
was asleep at the time.
A gang Of seven thieves has been placed in
Jail at Galesburg, for burgarizing a clothing
store at Gi BISON. They left their old clothes at
the store and put on new ones, and when caught
Ave had on the Identical suits stolen, from stock
ings to. oyercoat, not even having taken the pre-
caution to remove the price-tags.
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We had the pleasure, few weeks since. Of at
tending preaching at Fishing Creek, Wilkes
county. Rev. j. K Forston. the regular pastor,
occupied the pulpit. He gave us good sermon
on the training of children The pews were
filled with intelligent audience, and plenty Of
pretty young ladies. But the belle of the occa-
sion was the bright-eyed, dimple-cheeked beauty
of Fishing creek. Long may she live to be the
center of attraction to large and admirable
circle of friends, and may the same sweet and
innocent smiles that now deck her face so pre-
fusey remain through long and happy life
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Fight with Tramps.

FORT WORTH, March 18-This evening, at
Hodge Junction. on the Missouri Pacific and Fort
Worth & Denver roads, squad of tramps took
possession of the village, driving the railroad
the muzzes of pistols An incoming train brought
reinforcements sufficient to drive the tramps out
on the prairie. Tramps are congregating in
such numbers that a conflict is apprehenGed.
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The Markham OH wen.

BUTLER Pa, March lS-The Markham well
was shot this afternoon. but failed to clean
itself out. There is well-defned rumor that
the well was not shot, but that the glycerine
was taken out during the night and a fuse
dropped into the hole with no glycerine. Consid-
cradle depends upon whether this we'll is good
one or not If it proves dry hole prospecting
in the Thorn creek district will be abandoned
Nearly every branch of the petroleum trade in
New York, Pittsburg and the oil country was rep:
resented at the well to-day.
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Corpses Recovered and Buried.

BOHEMIAN, NJ IT,, March Is james Panceford
aud others who went up Bridger canyon to
rescue the Schlossman party. who were buried
in snow avalanche returned to-day with the
bodies of Sehlossman, one of the Hazard brothers,
and p. j. Smith, the other Hazard could not be
all were badly crushed. They were dug out of
eight feet of snow, with timbers across their
bodies The corpses were hauled by hand
through deep snow for five miles, to where horses
could be used. The parties must have been dead
three weeks. All were buried this afternoon.
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the forests upon the public domain, and to en-
ploy clerk. A briet debate ensued, developing
the fact that the only object of the resolution
was TO give employment to the clerk of the COM
mittee named during the recess. 1t was agreed
TO, however, to %. The division was upon
party lines except in the case of Mr.. Call. who
voted in the affirmative, and Messrs. Riddle
berger and Sherman, who voted in the negative.
The Senate then went into executive session,
and when the doors reopened adjourned.
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A Double Tragedy.

ST. PAUL, March ia woman of the town
named Mrs. d. nj. Britton, was found dead
in q room with man, also dead,
and whose identity has not yet been
established He had evidently shot her and
then himself. 1t is believed to have been a
lovers quarrel. The woman has relatives at
Neilsville.
Later developments have led to the arrest of
one Bergstorm, on suspicion that he killed both
parties. The dead man has been identified as
former merchant of Neilsville, Wis, his
name being Harry w. Kellogg.
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Why Do People Commit Suicide 2

Generally because they are dependent. They
are Respondent because their health has run
down by reason of dyspepsia, debility or malari-
al fevers. No man in good health wants to COM
NIT suicide A healthy man can face his
troubles and overcome them. Browns Iron Bit
tiers enriches the blood and tones ND the system
so that vigor and bravery take the place of debil
ity and cowardice. Invariably cures dyspepsia,
indigestion, weakness, etc.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-19
The Presidents Birthday.

WASHINGTON, March 17-President Cleveland
is forty-eight years old to-day, and most Of his
callers took occasion to congratulate him. A
little child to whom the President had been par
ticularly kind a few days since, sent him
handsome bouquet of violets. with her card.
wishing him many happy returns of the day
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ILLINOIS.

One Vote for John G. Black-Rumor as to
Hafnes's Intentions.
SPRINGFIELD, March 18.-In the joint assem-
bly, 18S members answered to roll-calL Mr..
Streeter only voted, and cast his vote for John
G. Black. Adjourned till tomorrow.
Rumors are current in legislative circles that
Haines will vote with the Republicans for ad-
iournment sine die, and leaue the appointment
of q senator with the Governor
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strikers Sent 60 Jail.

ST.. LOUIS, March Esd Doolttle and John
Schonbach. the two railroad strikers arrested at
Hannibal No., a few days ago. by United States
Marshal Couzins for interference with the oper-
alton Of the Wabash railway, had hearing to-
day before Judge Brewer, of the United States
Circuit Court, and were each sentenced to sixty
DAYS in iai
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Gone with ala, 600 in Gold.

TOMBSTONE A. T., March Isl. w. Smith,
confidential clerk OF the ST. Helena mine, Las
De lcias Sonora. has absconded with gold bar
valued at $l3 900, which he was conveying to
Hermosilla. The company offer s., 900 for the
capture of the thief and recovery of the bullion.
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Proceedings I'm the senate.

WAHINeToN. March ls-lThe Chair laid be-
fore ito Senate the resolution offered by Mr..
Miller. of New York, authorizing tho committee
On agriculture and forestry to sit during the
recess. TO consider the best means Of preserving
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-19
Rain Needed in California.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 18--The great grain
sections of the State are suffering from want of
rain. four hours shower to-day improved the
prospects i'll the coast counties, but no rain has
fallen in the interior, and the crops there are in
a critical condition
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Fine Residence Burned.

Special to tho Indianapolis Journal
BLooMInGToN, March 18-The residence OF
M. A. Bailey. wealthy ice dealer, at Pekin,
took fire this morning and burned to the ground.
Only a small part of the furniture was saved.
The building WAS valued at So. 900, and the total
loss is placed at $4,000.
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Gold in Morgan County.

Special. to the Indianapolis journal.
MARTINsvILLE, March l8-The gold excite
ment has again struck this county. Two men
from Falkland, johnson county, were in the city
o-day, claiming to have discovered rich mine.
The gold, they say, was discovered by young
lady accidentally. They refuse to reveal the To-
cality in which it was found. They took sam
pies of the ore to State Geologist Collett yester
day who pronounced it of extra fine quality.
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ELIZABETH, N. j., March 18The parafine
factory at Elizabethport was fred this morning
The still burst and the building was totally de-
stroyed Less, $200,000: no insurance. The
factory employed fifty hands, and was owned by
Theonhiius NJ Marc
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Steamship News.

NEW YORK, March 18.-Arrived: Noordland,
from Antwerp.
LONDON. March 18.-Arrived Devonia, Cam
ada, from New York
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Killed by a Falling Limb.

Special 30 the indianapolis journal.
WINDFALL. Ind, March 1S--Raleigh Fender
grass, farmer residing three miles west Of this
place, and his son, were cutting down a tree
which, in falling, struck another tree, and fly
ing limb struck MIR. Pendergrass on the head,
making q wound from the effects Of which he
died yesterday. He was man fifty years of age
with large family. The son also received SCI
we're injury, bet will recover.
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SALVATION On is the result of years Of study
to produce perfect linirnent at reasonable
cost.
The druggists say Salvation Oil has no faults
1t always relieves pain instantly and permanent
~ Is cents
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Senator stanford.s Health.

WAsHfNGToN, March 1S.-In answer to various
statements concerning the iii health of Senator
Stanford, an intimate friend of that gentleman
says emphatically that he is in excellent health,
and thoroughly we'll equipped for his public du-
tiaa
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Explosion of am Oil Tank.

NEW YORK, March ia tank in the Oil
works OF Zane & Fleming, at Newton Creek, ex-
ploded this evening and $4,000 barrels of Oil
were destroyed. The loss is estimated at $20.
nm
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Vitality nf Graa. Man

Is notal ways innate or born with them, but
many instances are known where Ii has been
acquired by the persistent and judicious use of
DR. Harters Iron Tonic.
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Obituary.

NEwBURGH, N. Y, March 18-Susan Warner
a novelist, died, aged sixty eight.
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How They Term IT There.

San francisco Chronicle.
A New Yakima saloon man advertised in the
papers IAN excellent assortment of bacchanalian
- ,0ds
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BLooMINesToN, March Is. Word has just been
received here Of the fatal termination Of an old
feud between leading citizens in the northwest
part of the city. Late last night David Allen
fatally shot w. w. Pitts. During the day a
sale of personal effects had been in progress
at Pittss house. Some outstanding debts were
to be collected, and Pitts said that Allen was in
debted TO him and must settle. This brought
on words, but friends prevented a difficulty.
At night Pitts sent boy to Allen, to tell him
to come up, as he would like to have a settle
inent In q short time Alien came. In few
moments hot words passed, and Pitts got up to
strike Allen, when the latter drew a revolver
and shot him through the abdomen. Two shots
passed between them, when Pitts fell to the
floor. He has since been in dangerous condi-
ton The latest statement is that he is dying.
Both are we'll TODD farmers. Allen is one of the
wealthiest men in Monroe county. He says he
did the shoot ne in selfdefense. He will be ar
rested to- morrow
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New Daily Paper at Anderson.

Special TO the IndIanaDoIls Journal
ANDERSON, March Is Tho publication of the
Elwood Review, a local paper printed at Elwood,
this county, has been discontinued, and it's prop
erty moved to this city. On next Monday it
will make its appearance in the form of a Ave-
column quarto, evening daily. 1t will be under
the managemeatof & r. Craven, late proprietor
of the Review D. Biddle, former local editor of
the Anderson Review and j. w. Knight 1t
viii be devoted exclusively to local matters
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The Senate Anxious to Adjourn.

Special To the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, March 18.-It is not improbable
that the Senate may adjourn this week. Sena-
tors are thinking of appointing 81 committee on
Friday or Saturday to wait upon che President
and inform him that the Senate has no further
business to transact, and is at his pleasure ex-
pecting to receive an Indication that adjourn
ment may be had. The Senate will certainly
adjourn by the middle Of next week at furthest
as there is practically nothing to do now but con-
slider nominations from the President
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A Difficult Task for the Commissioners of PEN
sions.


Washington Special.
General Black, the new Commissioner Of Pen
IONS, is ready for duty One Of the FIRST serious
roblems he will have to solve will be the sign
NC of the official mail. If it shall DO decided
hat it is necessary for him to sign as large a
number of pension papers in day as his prede-
cessors have, it will be almost impossible for
him to perform this duty. The wounds which
he received in both arms interfere with his IA
cility in writing and he could not write his sig
nature continuously without breaking down. 1t
is a meoted question whether the Commissioners
has the right to use a stamp to sign the merely
routine papers which the law requires shall have
his signature. The signature of the Assistant
Secretary of the Interior has to be affixed to ev-
cry paper relating to pension claim, which the
Commissioner of Pensions also signs Some
years ago il was arranged that the Commits sion
er of Pensions and the Assistant Secretary
should both have fac-simile stamp and that
each should use it on alternate days, so that the
genuine signature of one of these officers at leas:
should be attached to each paper. The legality
of such practice has been denied, and Congress
has never authorized the use of a stamp.