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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-29
FIRE INSURANCE INTERESTS.
Consideration of the Ohio Law Forbidding
Formation of Local Boards.

CHICAGO, May 2S.-The agents of fire insur-
Rnce companies, and general managers of the
same, fro all over the country and parts of
Europe are in session at the Grand Pacific
Hotel. Nearly 200 are in attendance Eugene
Carey of the Western Union Insural ce Organi-
zation. presided. 1t was announced that the
chief object of the meeting was to consider what
action should be taken in reference to the new
Ohio law, prohibiting local boards and compacts.
This act was passed by the Ohio Legislature at
its late session, and prohibits the formation of
local boards in that State and is known as
the ONeill law. 1t was instigated, it
was said by Homer White the local agent of
the Royal, and London and Lancashire, at
GAINESVILLE, 0. Mr. White was requested to
Join the local board in his town, but refused.
One of the companies which he represented
being informed OF the fact, insisted upon his be-
coming member. This compulsion on the part
of the company annoyed him to such an extent
that he determined to have vengeance He ac-
cordingly induced, it was alleged Mr.. O'Neill,
who represented his district in the Legislature,
to introduce the obnoxious bill, which finally be-
came a law There was good deal of discus
sion over the bill, and it was threatened unless
Dc was repealed, two agencies would be with
drawn. The whole matter was finally referred
TO a committee of seven
the committee appointed to report upon the
~ NieL Dii recommended the withdrawal or all
insurance agencies from that State. The COM
mittee's decision created a sensation. Many
were In favor OF supporting the committee.
while others were opposed to such a radical
step. When the committee adjourned for the
day the committee which reported on the
ONeiil bill was under instructions to formulate
plan whereby all companies could ioin and
contest the obnoxious BILL and it was Generally
agreed this would be the disposition of the mat
TER for the present Under this law company
doing business in Ohio must charge different
rate for its policy than is charged by any other
company, under penalty Of having its license re-
goked.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-29
AYLWARD's DENIAL.
He Has Not Been in Europe for Fonr Years,
and Had Nothing To Do with Riel.
NJ, Xn.l-C Ill

He Has Not Been in Europe for Fonr Years,
and Had Nothing To Do with Rfel.
New York Special.
The news from London to-day purporting to
give the animus and origin of the Rie rebellion,
has provoked the contempt of Rosa and his
associates, and the indignant protest of Alfred
Aylward, whom the London dispatch names as
the prime mover in the scheme. Aylward has
been in the city for some time. He says he
came in January from North Carolina, for the
purpose of marketingstock of mining company
in which he is interested in that State. january
was the month that the dispatch says he was in
London, boasting of his purpose to put thorn
in the side of the British government before
many months. Aylward declares he last saw
the other side of the Atlantic four years ago.
and that it was, therefore, impossible for him to
have gone from London to Paris III January to
get influence that would incite the French Cana
dians to demand for release from
British rule. AS to the further charges
that In early spring he went from st. Paul into
Dakota with men and arms to help Riel, and
that he was the directing mind at Batoche he
pronounces them absurd on their face He says
he never saw ST. Paul and doesn't expect to see
it, and that if he had been concerned at Batoche
his instinct as soldier would have led him to
tactics that would have resulted far differently
Riel, he said, twas when the editor of one of
the city papers here wanted me to join Riel in
order to get letters from that side to his paper
l was about ready TO start when the account
came of Riels collapse"
Aylward's alib is probably good. He has GER
tainly been in straits here for several weeks, his
mining scheme having fallen through He is sus-
picious that the Press Agency in London was i'm
posed upon by his enemies among whom he
classes a man whom he says assumed his
name from mischievous motives, during the Fem
ian troubles. In consequence of this and of
what Aylward did on his own account he was
marked for death by the brotherhood in 1867
and a committee of assassination was put on his
track. He carries two scars on his head as the
result of that chase, in which thirty-seyen bull
lats were sent after him. Finding it 100 hot in
Ireland, he fed to Africa and was prominent in
the Boer revolt in which he held the rank Of
colonel of cavalry. When he drifted to this
country he asked for an investigation into the
old charges The brotherhood refused to hear
him. He construed this refusal as an evidence
of their disbelief in the charges and has since
taken part in their public meetings For a year
or two, however, his career has been precarious
but he is now trying to get on his feet again. and
naturally resents this alleged slander. 1t was
only surpassed, he says, by the suspicion cast on
him after the murder of Cavendish that he was
No l.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-29
AN APPOINTMENT REVOKED.
Why the Resignation of Recently-Ap-
pointed Postmaster Was Requested.

Why the Resignation of a Recently-Ap-
pointed Postmaster Was Requested.
WASHINGTON, May 28.-Postmaster-g general
Villas to-day requested the resignation of j. L.
Meade, who was recently appointed postmaster
at Hazehurst, Copiah county. Mississippi The
explanation of this action of the Postmaster
general is that, since the appointment of
Mr.. Meade, it has come to the knowledge of the
department. that Meade presided over meeting
held in Hazlehurst just after the election in 1S83
in reference to the killing of Matthews, a Repub-
lcan postmaster, by man named Wheeler on
bV az
served notice on the friends of Matthews that
they intended to stand by Wheeler in case they
sought revenge for the killing of Matthews It
is understood that this is in conformity with the
determination Of the administration not to allow
itself to become involved in any of the political
Quarrels which have occurred in the South
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-29
A BOSTON SCANDAL.
The Story Told by Mr. Haskell in His Ap-
plicatiOn fer Divorce from His Wife.

BOSTON, May 28-A few years ago Mary
Beebe, pretty, bright, piquant young woman,
came to Boston from an Ohio town, and created
a favorable impression in musical circles by her
singing She became member of the Ideal
Opera Company, and for time was favorite
with the public. In the fall of 1880 society cir
cles were astonished to learn that Richard G.
Haskell young man of means, and favorably
known in business circles, was engaged to Miss
Beebe In December of that year he married
her. and they lived at No 81 Commonwealth
avenue, among the aristocratic and wealthy res
idents of the Hub" Not long after there were
rurnors that they did not live happily, and it
was soon known that the young wife had deserted
her home. Yesterday Mr. Haskell appeared be-
fore Judge Allen and asked for divorce, telling
the following story
II stood on the shoulders of Mr. Sullivan and
looked over the transom into my wifes room,
No. 13 at the Gedney House, in New York, and
saw the room was empty This was March 10.
1884, at 6 o'clock in the morning. We moved
down to the next door, No. IA, and tried the
transom, and found it fastened. l took off my
shoe and smashed it in. saw my wife and Mr..
VIM. West In the room. The noise startled
them. looked long enough to identify my wife
and be sure who the-other person was. then
door was opened by Mr. West. and we pushed
our way in, Mr. Sullivan, the detective, going
first We found Mrs. Haskell had gone into her
own room. We all went in there and found her
on the foot of the bed in a fainting condi-
ton. / told her I had not gone there
to persecute her. I only went to
find out the truth of the reports, and / would
now proceed for divorce. l asked West if he
would marry the woman. He said he would. l
asked her if she would marry him, and she said
that was her intention. l told her that she could
come to Boston and sing, and / would not
trouble them. My wife has no reason for leav-
ing me- l asked her that morning why she left
me. Her answer was that she was not happy I
asked her why, and she said she did not think l
loved her."
Mr.. Sullivan corroborated the testimony of
Mr.. Haskell and said that when he broke into
the room Mr.. West said to Mr.. Haskell. 'I would
like to break your face" Mrs. Haskell made no
defense, although represented by able counsel
Decision was reserved
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-29
Nepotism in the Departments.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, May 28.-Democratic papers
have howled for years at the alleged nepotism of
Republican officials. The Democrats who have
taken the places of these officials seem to have
difficulty in securing men outside of their fami
lies for the places under them. John D. Atkins,
of Tennessee a relative of the Commissioner of
Indian Affairs, was today appointed topographer
of the geological survey, and tits announced that
Robert w. Goode, cousin of the Solicitorgen-
eral, is to be appointed district attorney for
Eastern Missouri
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-29
MINOR TOPICS.
Revenue Collections for Ten Months of the


Revenue Collections for Ten Months of the
Fiscal Year.
WASHINGTON, May 28.-The collections of in
ternal revenue for the first ten months of the
fiscal year, ending April 80, 1885, as compared
with the collections during the corresponding
period Of the fiscal year ending April 80, 1884,
were as follows: From spirits, 1884. $685. 1O4, 74O;
1856, $56 126, 345; decrease. Sc, 978, ,395. From
tobacco, 1884, $21, $40 $780, 1885, $2l 417 536; in
crease, $67,637. From fermented liquors, 1884,
$l4 227 800; 1885, $14 $685. 735; increase, $165 $685.
From miscellaneous 1884, $519. 1868; 1885, 1926
S02; decrease, $293, ,061 Aggregate receipts,
1884, 500, ,202, 1902; 1885, $92 l64 Az; decrease,
$7,037, 1885, The aggregate receipts for April,
1885, were 81, IA, ,832 less than during the same
month of 1884.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-29

Register Bruce Nay hun IOr congress-
WASHINGTON, May 28-Register of the Treas
ury Bruce says he has no idea when his sue
cessor will be appointed. inasmuch as his resig-
nation was rendered to take effect at the will of
the President. Mr.. Bruce. who has accumulated
comfortable fortune since his entrance into
public life, will return to Mississippi and en-
gage in the planting of cotton. His family will
reside in this city. He says he has no intention
of abandoning politics, and, as his district,
although now represented by Democrat, is
overwhelmingly Republican, it is not improbable
that he will be candidate for Congress next
year. He does not believe the President will
appoint colored man as his successor, although
one or two negroes of decided ability have been
mentioned in that connection.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-29
Kentucky,s Tobacco Crop.

LOUISVILLE, May Notwithstanding the
misinformation conveyed in late report from
this city, the outlook for the tobacco crop of
1885 does not present single discouraging
feature. The crop is not late in starting; the
plants though the buds were belated somewhat
by tardy spring, are in satisfactory state of
forwardness, and in most sections, if not all,
there is an abundant supply. There is no danger
whatever, if other conditions are favorable, that
the area will be reduced by deficiency of plants,
and the comparative values of farm products
afford very lood assurance that by choice at
least the gem al area of the tobacco crop will
not be curtailed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-29
A Tax OH Transient Visitors.

WASHINGTON, May 28.-The Secretary of the
Treasury has issued a circular directing customs
officers to collect the alien immigrant tax of
fifty cents each from foreigners coming to this
country as tourists or travellers in transit to
other coutries as well as from those coming to
this country 60 reside
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-29
Regulation of Railways.

PHILADELPHIA, May 2S.-Hons. Shelby M.
Cullom, of Illinois; Arthur p. German. of Mary
land and Warner Miller. of New York. of the
United States Senate committee on interstate
commerce, assembled in parlor c. of the Continen-
tai Hotel, this morning. Mr.. Mink, representa-
tive of the Clyde Steamship Company, read along
statement to the committee in which he said it
was no more possible to fix the rates of transpor.
tation than the prices of manufactures. He said
be was unequfVocally opposed to rebates, and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-29
INDIANAPOLIS, FRIDAY MORNING.

vided the law was so framed that horse and
cart could not be driven through it By that he
means to show that a railroad company pays
clerks commission and salaries in order to get
business. He did not think that federal law estsb-
fishing uniformity of rates on all roads would be
practicable. The remainder of the day was spent
in hearing statements from different classes of
shippers on their grievances and the remedies
which they had to suggest
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-29
Against Continuing the Exposition.

WASHINGTON, May 28.-There was a full at
tendance of the Cabinet at the meeting to-day,
including Secretary Lamar, who has partially re-
covered from his recent attack of sickness. The
question of authorizing continuance of the
worlds exposition at New Orleans was again
considered. The result is shown in telegram
sent by the President to Senator Gibson, later in
the day, of which the following is a copy: 1.-THE
question of reopening the exposition has been
considered by the Cabinet, and they are unani
mously of the opinion that there is warrant
Of law for it, and that it would be inexpedient
other grounds
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-29

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, May 2S.-Two deaths oc-
Cured at Plymouth to-day, and four of the oc-
cupants of the hospital are in critical condition.
The disease has been most prevalent among the
Hungariaps and Poles. A. complaint was tiis
afternoon laid before the district attorney, to be
brought to the notice Of the grand jury, now in
session here of the careless and dilatory manner
of the borough council Of Plymouth regarding
the enforcement of sanitary rules.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-29
Another Rebellion Threatened.

VICTORIA b. c., May 28-An intense feeling
of dsaffection toward the Dominion govern
ment's land and timber regulations is spreading
throughout the mainland, and secession is
openly threatened. A telegram sent to Otta-
wa yesterday says that if an attempt is made to
enforce the regulations there will be open rebel
lion. 1t is reported that men are arming in
several districts to resist encroachments, and a
feeling of insecurity pergades official circles.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-29
The Diphtheria Epidemic.

PARIS ROADS, Pa, May 29-The diphtheria
epidemic carried off another child of Kennedy
Truax last night. This makes the fifteenth
death in two weeks. Mrs Truax is now down
others are not expected to survive the night
VIM. Gardner was stricken with the disease to-
day: also, an old lady at Hanlon's Station
1t is now believed the disease was first con-
tracted by Truax's children drinking from a
water trough used by horses having the CLAN
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-29
THE CANADIAN MILITIA.

Brave and Capable Soldiers, Though They
Haven't Had Much Experience.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, May 2S.-'Your American
papers, said gentleman from Ottawa, Canada,
made great deal of sport out OF the ignorance
of our militia in the Northwest The fact that
they loaded their howitzers with balls, but for
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-29
Considered a Saint at Home.

Washington Special.
A Massachusetts, man, who is one of number
of contestants for postoffice, writes as follows
to General Villas:
'If you are guided by what my opponents say
about me you will think ought to be in JAIL
but if you will send special inspector to inquire
of my fellow citizens you will find me regarded
as saint: Suppose you do this before making a
selection"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-29
Unconfirmed Report as to Alleged Ac-
tion of the Republican Caucus.

The Coming Fight Among the Democrats for
the Senatorial Nomination in Indiana
Another List of Appointments.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-29
IT NAY WORK BOTH WAYS.
Possibility of a Struggle Between Presi-
dent Cleveland and the Senate.

Republicans of that Body Will Not Consent
to Removal of Partisan Office-Holders to
Make Places for Partisan Democrats.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-08
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.

SITS built handsome structure on
Factory street.
The physicians of the town are DTs.
Upshaw and Brooks who have been
here for some time and DIR. Broadfoot
whD came from Ontario in 1884.
We should not forget that in 1882
Hoffman & Son erected large elevators
on the outskirts of the city and are do
iig large business.
W II Mcdowell started in the drug
business in the fall OF 1883 and has an
immense trade.
The ely of Enterprise was improving
so rapidly and business and trade grow
ing so extensive that bank was need
ed and in the summer of 1888 The En-
terprise Bank was established with a
capital stock of $4,000 and Henry
Warner as cashier.
The town is at present supplied with
dry goods and grocery stores, 2 hard
ware and implement stores, 2 drug
stores. jeweler shop, tOnsOrial artist,
blacksmith shops. ! dentist, livery
stables, z harness shops, , restaurants,
lumber yards.
NbaAlE4IlNldi 1lOlNl W ElO
the summer of 1884 and is run in an
able manner.
The real estate business is held by J
II Brady, live man in the business.
The telephone connections of Enter
pIise with Detroit and Abilene bring
it in close communication with those
towns and could not well be dispensed
with.
There are many interesting incidents
in connection with the history Of En-
terprise which we might mention would
space permit but we must abruptly
close.
Lewis, Slemmer & Co, of Enterprise,
will offer for 80 days, dry goods and
boots and shoes at a reduction of 20 to
30 per cent from regular prices.
Circulars, HavelockS and DOlmanS
will be sold for two thirds their value at
Lewis, Slemmer 81 Co.'S, Enterprise.
Lewis, Slemmer 81 Co. always make
the lowest prices on groceries.
Lewis, Slemmer & Co., of Enterprise,
always pay the highest market price for
butter, eggs, &c. Give them a trial.
Lewis, Slemmer & &C., of Enterprise,
will take inventory Of stock Feb. 1St,
and from now until then will make pri-
ces that talk.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-08

go very well together. Accordingly, he
closed out his groceries, and having
more room he enlarged his stock OF
drugs, chemicals, &c. In 1873, Mr.
Seeley wishing to again engage III the
grocery business, built the room adj
Joining on the south, into which Mr.
Northcraft moved his stock of drugs.
By close attention to business, which
ever characterized him, his trade in
creased rapidly, until in 1875 finding
his room too small lie moved into the
room north of Bonebrake's hardware
store Being a man of fine business
qualifications and of undisputed homes
ty, his trade rapidly increased until he
was compelle | to build store of his
own, and in 1879 he built the large store
house now occupied by the NOrthcraft
drug house. Soon after moving into
his new quarters and getting so situated
that he could begin to enjoy the fruits
of his several years Of hard work, his
health began to fail. Going to Colorado
and finding no relief there he returned
home. After remaining home but
short time he concluded to try the baths
at Hot Springs, but after short time
these proved of no avail. He then tried
treatment at st. Louis, and finding no
relief and believing he would not recov
er he returned home in April, 1882.
Continuing to grow worse he died July
10Th, 1882. He was one of the most
public-spirited men of our city, doing
all In his power to build it up. Wide
awake and favorably known all over the
state, he was considered one of its most
successful druggists. Since his death
the business has been continued under
his name by his widow, Mrs G North
craft, under the management of her
nephew, Chas. d. Barnes, who COM
bines excellent business qualifications |
and habits with a thorough knowledge |
of pharmacy. Although young man,
the business, under his management, is |
its splendid lead and in |
creasing its volume.
S. ]. WRIGHT,
exclusive dealer in boots and shoes, be-
gan business in August, 1882. He car
ries large stock of the finest and best
goods, and enjoys a large, desirable
trade Mr.. Wright is a man Of good
business ability, warm hearted and gen.
erous, and is well-h liked. He OWNS the
store building he is in, which is 80 feet
leep, and very comfortable residence,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-08

business here in the spring of 1879, in a
small room, with stock of goods worth
about 5000. By square dealing and
gentlemanly treatment, his trade has
increased right along and now he has a
well arranged store with about 5000
invested in dry goods, groceries, queens
ware, &c. He owes much of his sue
cess also to his genial clerk. J E Brew
er, who has been associated with him
for the past five years. Besides build
ing up large trade, Mr.. Finley is rec
ognized over the county as the reliable
seed potato man. Last year he issued
a catalogue of choice seed potatoes and
will issue a second one this spring. He
has some fifteen of the very best yarie-
ties of potatoes, which have proved es-
pecially adapted to the soil and climate
of Central Kansas. Do not buy seed
potatoes until you address him or give
him a call.
A L BISHOP & co.
Of all the new business enterprises
that have started in our beautiful city
in the past few years, none are more
worthy of special notice than the dry
goods and millinery firm of A E Bishop
& Co. Starting as they did only little
over one year ago, in the face of strong
competition, they have steadily advanc-
ed in this short length of time to one of
the foremost business firms of Abilene,
until now they are known far and near
as The Bargain Store. They make a
speciality of the dry goods and millinery
business, and IN their dry goods depart
ment you will find one of the cheapest.
most complete and attractive line of
goods in the city. Their millinery de-
partment is without doubt the finest de-
paTtment of the kind in Central Kan
sas. We attribute the success of this
firm largely to the low prices which they
have been enabled to give their custom
ers, and to the energetic and undaunted
efforts of Mr. Bishop, the youngest bus
mess man in Abilene. Long may they
prosper.
J S KELLEY
Is one of the pioneers, having establish
ed himself in the jewelry business in
this county in 1871. From very small |
by hard work and close at
tention to business, he has gradually /
climbed the hill'' until he now has one |
of the finest stores and largest stocks of I
lewelry in the state, and through his
strict business integrity and energy