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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-26
THE MENNERCHOR CARNIVAL.
The Animal Masquerade of Leading Society
Some of the Costumes and COStumers.

The annual carnival Of the Mannerchor So
ciety was held last night in M2nnerchor Hall.
large number Of maskers and visitors
were present, and the masquerade was
most enjoyable affair. The large
ball room was tastefully decorated and
the floor was a shining plane of wax. There
was no elaborate attempt at features, but the
costumes displayed were both unique and taste
full. There were probably about 400 in attend
ance The most prominent costumes and
characters displayed were by Mrs. Louisa
Kipp, as the MBnnerchor; Mrs. Doetz in a
military costume; Mr.. Charles JONES' as Billy B.;
Mrs. Charles Jones, daisy; A. Rocker Victor
Jose; j. Hesslng George Mas a negro; Miss
Rosa Miller, as mail-carrier; Miss Lena Hoeffler,
school girl; Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Krauss, as a
German couples Albert Gall, jr., as the
secretary; Louis L. Conlossy, Spanish courtier;
Miss Addie Traub, in a fancy costume; Mrs.
Frank Talbot, fancy costume; Miss Cones, fan
Miss Goetz, as jockey; Miss NELLIE.
IS P. NJ" Edward Gall and William Koehne, as
1.-TWO Johns" Miss Frenzel and Mrs. Kitz,
'"The Two Sisters" Miss Lizzie Graf
enstein, as q tamborine girl; Miss Fertig,
as Turkish lady, Mrs. A. M. Kuhn,
Martha Washington" and Miss
Laura Ruschaupt in a fancy costume. A supper
was spread in the hall below, and wassserved at
midnight; the dancing was continued until a late
hour Altogether the carnival while limited to
the members and few invited guests, was
most delightful entertainment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-26
RIOT AT PHILADELPHIA.
Mill Operatives Beaten by Strikers-Four of
the Latter Placed Under Arrest.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 25-The trouble which
has been brewing in the mill precincts of
Kensington for the past sixteen weeks
eliminated tonight in a riot of serious
nature. Several persons were beaten, and
four persons arrested At quitting time 1000
strikers surrounded Seedoln's mill When the
employees filed out of the building policeman
escorted Cameron, a loom-fxe Angry weav-
ers pelted Cameron with snow-balls and
other missiles, but the police reserves finally
succeeded in getting Cameron to Front street,
when he started to run towards his home at
Front and Dauphin streets. Seeing that he would
be captured by the strikers, the fleeing man took
shelter in a bakers shop The bowling mob
threw bricks at the shop, demolishing window,
and several men rushed into the shop and
dragged Cameron into the street. beating and
kicking him At this iuncture a large squad
of policemen arrived. One man, who escaped
arrest struck an officer singing blow cutting
him, and the officer knocked his assaiiant in
sensible. Cameron was then taken home. Four
female weavers were taken from the mill in
carriages. Four men were arrested The
mayor will send large posse of police into the
district tomorrow, and prevent q repetition of
the scenes OF tonight.
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SHOOTING AT HAUGHSyILLE.
Domestic Complications Result in the Shoot
ing of Frank Whiting by Vim. Springer.

A shooting ARRAY which, according to all the
points of equity and justice should have had a
fatal result, occurred at Haughsville last
night, the shooter being William H.
Springer, and the shootee Frank Whiting
Three years ago, Whiting, who is a noto-
riously bad character, was convicted of
burglary and sentenced to three years at Michi
gan City. He had been married q short time be-
fore to Miss Smell, Of Haughsville. After
Franks incarceration in the penitentiary the
young wife procured divorce from him, and in
course of time married William 81. Springer
Springer was hard-working mechanic and q
decent sort of a fellow, who managed by
dint of frugality and application to
buy little home at Haughsville,
which he presented to his wife. Everything
went very smoothly in the Springer family until
Whiting was released at the expiration of his
term, and returned to this city Taking advant-
age of Springer's absence at work, Whitingwent
to the house and endeavored by threats and
pleading to induce the wife to abandon Spring
er and return to him. The woman her
mother and others of the family,
lived in mortal terror of Whiting,
and Springer, as well, was pretty thoroughly
bulldozed by the ex-convct Whiting proposed
to him that they fight duel with shotguns, re-
volvers or daggers. the survivor to have a clear
title to the woman. which proposition was
graciously declined. Next Whiting had Springer
arrested on surety of peace proceedings the
case, however, being dismissed without preju-
dice. After this being pretty well terrorized,
Springer went to boarding house
alone, Mrs. Springer went to live
with her mother near her own home
at Haughsville, and Whiting has been hanging
about persstently endeavoring to persuade the
woman to abandon her husband. Last night
Springer went to his mother-in laws house to
see his wife and child, and was informed that
Whiting was looking for him. Upon hearing
this he left and went to an adjacent store. While
in front of the store Whiting came up and began
eursing him for having gone near his wife.
Springer ventured to suggest that he had a right
to go to see his wife and child, which Whiting
construed as a serious offense, and according to
Springer's statement made a motion to draw q
revolver. At this Springer drew his weapon and
began firing, pursuing Whiting, who took refuge
behind small tree. One shot passed through
the heshy part of his thigh, producing flesh
wound which will not prove serious. Both men
were arrested and slated at the station house on
charges of assault and battery with intent to
kill, and Dr. Hodges dressed Writings wound.
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General and Personal.

Special to the Indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 25.-John w. Heath, of
Lafayette, is at the Ebbett, and M. A. Marks, of
Madison, is at the Riggs.
Mr.. Holman introduced in the House to-day
the petition of Rev. John G.. Schaffee and thirty
three other citizens, of Brookville, praying for
effective legislation ON the subject of polygamy
The charge is made that Sergeant at arms Can
nady, of the Senate, has been extremely lavish of
his miscellaneous expenditures, and has over
drawn his account fully g, 0O0 ADMINISTRATION
of his accounts will probably be ordered.
The President has nominated Francis E. War
ron, of Wyoming, for Governor Of that Terri.
tory, Theo. F. Singiser, Receiver of Public
Moneys at Mitchell, d. I. and James r. Keleher,
of Kentucky, first assistant engineer in the reve
nue. service.
Senator Morrill, to-day reported favorably
from the committee on public buildings and
grounds bill providing for erection of a fire.
proof building in this city, to contain the records,
library and museum of the medical department
of the army, to cost not to exceed $500, 000
Secretary McCulloeh sent q communication to
the House, to-day, recommending an appropria-
ton OF $50, 900 for the revenue marine service,
to protect the seal fisheries in Alaska
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-26
TELEGRAPHEC BREVITIES.

In the United States Court at Louisville.
yesterday, Judge Baxter in the Knights of
Honor case, decided that ex-Supreme Treasurer
Il. j. Breckenridge must pay Sill, 400 18, in
cash. into court on Thursday
Three young men were expelled from the
State College Of Kentucky yesterday; two for
drunkenness and one for disobed5ence, and
twelve other students left of their own accord
Others will probably leave soon.
Rev. John Spencer. colored, Of Petersburg,
Va, recently sentenced to six months in Jail for
burglary, received an additional sentence, yes
tefday. of thirty days in jail. charge of steal
ing Bible and hymn book from Mount Hope
Church.
The Legislature Of North Carolina has in
creased the annual appropriation for the Uni
yersity of North Carolina 81, 500, with view
to establish the Institution a higher plane
The faculty will be greatly increased, and per-
manent chairs for science teaching provided for.
While a sleighing party of Reading Pa, peo-
pie, mum boring twenty was returning home,
before daylight this morning, the horses ran
away and pitched the entire party down an era
bankment Every one in the party was cut AID
bruised. Miss Lille Hening and Mrs. Hom.a
were very severely injured.
A freight train was thrown from the track
near Albion, Pa, Tuesday, by a broken rail,
and badly wrecked A brakeman named Crea
was instantly killed, and another named Fowler
slightly hurt A man and woman, names IN
known. who were passing at the time of the ac-
cident, were quite seriously and probably fatally
injured.
The workmen in the Wabash railway machine
shops at Moberly, Mo-, have been notified that
after day the wages of those receiving over
Is cents peg hour win be reduced 10 per cent,
and those receiving less than that sum per hour
will be reduced 5 per cent The men have pro-
tested, and it is said that if wages are not re-
stored there viii be trouble. About 500 men
are employed in the shops.
Thomas Bnllits Harrison committed suicide,
yesterday, at the residence of his cousin, DR.. g.
w. Harrison, of baltimore. He was sitting be-
fore an open fire in the dining room, and cut his
throat before he could be prevented. Harrison
was formerly in business at New York. and at
one time was quito wealthy, but lost his money
in cotton speculation For some time past it
has been thought he was deranged.
The body Of an unknown man was found in
the snow, near ST Clair station, on the Penn
sylvania railroad on Tuesday, where it had
evidently been lying since the heavy snow of
two weeks ago. The deceased had a gold watch
and considerable money ON his person, together
with through ticket West. His papers and
cards bore the name p. j. Yoder. SCHUYLER
Neb., and the same name, with the address
Catrasauqua, Pa. The position of the body in
dictated that he had fallen from q passenger
train and was killed. and the body showed under
The remains were taken to Greensburg, Pa.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-26
MRS. Burrall,s Suit for Dover.

JACKSON, Mich, Feb 25.-Notices of eject
1nent in the suit of Mrs Emily Burial against
the j. S. Hurd estate were served to day. The
estate comprises eight stores in this city and a
farm of 500 acres few miles OUT valued at
$i26, 600 The farm is incumbered to the
amount of $4,000. Hnrdis will, made before
the death Of his first wife, was never changed.
He married his last wife in 1876, being sixty and
she thirty-two years old. After his death, in
1880. she married William Burial, and now
wants her dover OF one third, free from all
.Ieets. and the other heirs think her one third
should pay its proportion of the debts This is
The polnt in dispute. She has received $50 per
month from the estate since Hurd's death.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-26
Minor Notes.


Indiana has %, 362 pensioners, drawing an.
nually 81, SOB COG on account of disabilities.
Samuel Slick. of Winchester has been ar
rested for bastardy, on complaint of Ellen
Smith
At the United Brethren Church at Huntsville,
Rev. A. O. Wilmore, formerly of Indianapolis,
has had sixty -six conversions during his revival
Daniel Caryerer, eighty seven years of age,
one of the pioneers of Carroll county. died on
Tuesday morning. He lived and died on the farm
that he settled ON, he having never moved his
residence
1t is reported that Mrs Woodworth's revival
meetings at New Corner have so far resulted in
500 conversions About seventy of these have
been in the trance state, and tell of beautiful
and wonderful visions.
A Home missionary meeting was held at St
PauPs Lutheran Church, Richmond last night
conducted by both the Eastern and Western
secretaries of the mission associations the Revs.
Clurtz of Baltimore, Md, and G. Barnitz, Of Des
Moines, Ia.
A West Richmond man named John Sauer
who, last November, cut the diseased quarter
out of hog and sold the remainder to a butcher
IN that CITY, In whose possession it was con-
demned pays dearly for his whistle. A jury,
last night, assessed fine of $50 and the costs,
independent of his lawyers fee. which will be
full SIS moro
At the conference with the citizens committee
of South Bend Mr.. James Oliver said that while
he and his son had come home from Indianapolis
with the idea that they must remove from South
Bend, the action of the citizens had caused
them to consider matters in another light They
would not definitely determine upon what their
future course would be, but he would assure
them of careful consideration and definite
decision within one week The project Of NOV
ing from South Bend had not been contem plated
with any i'll feeling toward South Bend, but as
a guarantee of their security.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
.tSIrNSHINE y

It was night of sunshine at Plymouth
Church last night, if such paradox is admissi-
bic. Rev. A. A. Willitts of Louisville came
before splendid audience with wellestab-
lshed reputation as a platform speaker, while
his lecture on Sunshine, or the Secret Of a
Happy Life" is recognized as a stan
dard classic among lectures. 1t was the
doctors first appearance in Indianapolis,
and it proved case of love at first sight. DIR
WiliCts has reached the full meridian of life;
yet he is growing old gracefully, and his we'll
knit frame and full, genial, fnely-cut face,
shows that sunshine" with him is a
fact as well as a fancy. The thread of the lee
ture is an inquiry into the reasons why people
miss happiness in life, and then prescription of
the methods by which it may be attained.
Speaking without notes, in we'll
moduiated voice, with expressive gestures
and rare mimetic powers, the Doctor
actually does hold his audience. ''spell bound. '
Illustrated with stories both of cheerful and
morose people, all of which were inimitably
told, and each with "point," the lecture was
one of the best ever heard from the Plymouth
platform DR.. Willitts, with his chaste humor
and his cheerful philosophy, will Find a warm
lie of Indianapolis
On Wednesday night next Rev. Robert Collyer
will deliver his lecture on Clear Grit" and on
the succeeding Wednesday night, March IL,
ence Maryatt who has permanently lost her
voice and has been compelled to return to Eng
and Mr. W. NJ. r. French will illustrate the
wit and wisdom of the crayon," sometime dur
ng April, which will close the lecture course
NOTES.
At Englishs Opera-house Baker and Farron,
the well known comedians, will commence their
engagement in THE Emigrants,' filling out the
remainder of the week.
Tonight the Union-square Theater success,
Three Wives and One Husband" and lone
Touch of Nature" double bill, will be present
ed at the Grand Opera-house. Mr.. e. A. Suth-
ern, jr and Miss Louise Balfe will enact the
leading roles. This bill win DO presented three
nights.
"Her Atonement," spectacular melodrama
seen here quite frequently, was presented last
night at English's Operahouse to fair audi
ence. The play is one that has some
elements of popularity in il, the comedy
element being strong, bat it is badly Joined
together. The scenic and mechanical
effects save it, however. The caste last
night was passable Miss Louise Muhner as
the heroine. was frequently applauded in her
speeches, and is capable actress The Patrick
Donelly-the policeman of Mr. Henry " Donelly
was the feature of the evening Mr. Frank
A. Tannehill, ST., made fair Col Swift The
remainder of the caste was mediocre. The play
was handsomely mounted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-26
THE PENSION INQUIRY.

Colonel Dudley Under Examination by the
Warner Investigating Committee.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25-Colonel W W. Dud-
ley, ex-Comnaissioner of Pensions. was exam
ined by the Warner committee to-day. He tes-
titled that the force OF tho Office amounted to
$40 employees when he became commissioner,
and that it was increased to l,552 during the
three years OF his service. During the last
twenty four years there had been filed So, $40
claims Of all classes, Of which $50 $50 had been
adjudicated. OF this number 264 1914 had been
adiudeated during the official term of the wit
ness. Referring to the alleged action of the
witness respecting claims in one Of the Indiana
congressional districts. Colonel Dudley said that
Mr. Grubbs, Republican candidate for Con-
gress, complained that an impression
prevailed in the district that pen
sion claims could get no response
except sthrough Mr.. Matson. the Democratic
member from the district. While the witness
did not believe that Mr.. Matson had acted i'm
from Mr.. Grubbs should be answered as prompt
1y as possible and that it might be added to
such letters that they were answered at the re-
quest of Mr. Grubbs. The witnesses attention
was called to the allegation that claims from
Ohio and Indiana had been pushed ahead of those
of other States for political reasons. In reply,
he read from official reports, showing that the
proportion of claims adjucated to those filed
was smaller in Ohio and Indiana than in any
other Northern State The witness declared
that no class or section had been unduly favored
by his order or with his knowledge, and that If
any favoritism had been shown by any suboxdi-
nate the man would have lost bis place.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-26
Horrible a dent to Foundryman.

RICHMOND, Feb 25-An employee in the foun-
dry at Gaar, Scott & Co.'S works named George
Steinkamp was taken home last evening,
supposedly fatally burned about the
head and face but he was still
alive this morning. He was carrying
out some surplus molten iron when it generated
a steam from the dampness in the atmosphere
and the explosion which ensued sent the splut-
tering contents of his ladle far above his head
soaring his face to the bone AS he threw up
his hands to brush the burning iron from his
face the scared flesh came off with it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-26
The Mississippi River Commission.

Washington Special.
The Mississippi river and the river commits
sion are having hard time of it in Congress
this session. They have been assaulted on all
hands, but chiefly by Western representatives
Republicans and Democrats. The last blow,
and one of the severest, comes from the House
committee appropriations, which has refused
to appropriate any money to pay the salaries
and necessary expenses of the commission. Last
year.the committee inserted in the sundry civil
bill an appropriation of So 600 for this purpose
but in the bill reported yesterday not a cent is
given. The commission asked for $780, Goo
This omission will doubtless be- remedied in the
Sanato
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-26
NEWS OF PIE STATE.
One of Fort Wayne's Largest Manufacturing
Establishments Suspends Work.

One of Fort Wayne's Largest Manufacturing
Establishments Suspends Work.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
Fort WAYNE. Feb. 25.-Last evening c. L.
Odds & Co., propretors of the second largest
foundry and machine works in the city, fled in
the Office Of the county recorder a bill of sale
for their entire establishment to John III. Bass
and Henry G. Olds. The firm did large business
and employed eighty men, who will probably be
thrown out of employment, as it is understood
that work will be indefinitely suspended
Mr.. Olds said to a Journal representative that
when he and Mr.. William McLachlan purchased
tho works, in 1876, from j. c. Bowser & Co.,
Mr.. Bass advanced half Of the money, and the
firm contracted to run the plant half in his
interest, and to pay him large interest
charges on his investment. This they had
lately found they could no longer do with profit
to themselves. He further said that every dol
lar Of the claims would be paid, and that the un-
secured liabilities were small. Tho works were
established in 1s48, and have turned out some of
the largest engines and boilers built in the West
Among them were engines and boilers supplied
to the federal government. Henry G.. Olds was
a large indorser for the firm.
Mr.. Olds has quit-claimed all his property to
Henry G. Odds, who assumed all liability to Mr.
Bass and given chattel mortgage for his
household furniture to p. A. Randall. The
works will not be operated at present Forty
three hundred dollars wages are due men. The
belief is expressed that the failure is an honest
one and that every dollar of Indebtedness will
be paid The unsecured claims are less than
1000, and nearly all are due here.
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Advice for Intending visitors.

kpeegai TO the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2-It is advisable for
men coming to the inauguration without their
wives or other ladies to band together and apply
for accommodations through the executive com
mittee of the inaugural committee. The only
difficulty encountered, and about the only that
will be, is securing Accommodations for par
ties who have ladies. Twenty or more
gentlemen can get large room
Or hail. furnished with COTS ETC., at reasonable
price, which will suit them very we'll without
any trouble, through the executive committee,
but already it is next to an impossibility to en-
gage quarters at hotels for ladies. People who
are foeking in now are readily accommodated at
the hotels, and they will be all week After
that there viii be little certainty in anything in
he accommodation line
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal
FoRr WAYNE, Feb. 25--The Wabash en-
ployes, at Springfield, Ill, having advised the
shopnen here of their intention to strike tonight.
and inviting cooperation, a meeting was held in
the company s machine shops tonight, at which
the proposed cut in wages was denounced, and by a
unanimous vote. it was agreed to send the
following telegram: I'VE will act with you.
Telegraph particulars The employees affected
by the cut at Fort Wayne number 270. 1t is
expected that general shutdown Of the shops
will occur tomorrow
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-26

Mr.. Cleveland Declines the Hospitality Of
President Arthur.

President Arthur.
WASHINGTON, Feb 25.-The President has in
vited President-eect Cleveland to be his guest
at the Executive Mansion from the time Of his
arrival in this city until he ia formally inanga-
rated. The invitation has been declined, with
thanks. as apartments have already been secured
for MIR. Cleveland, and because of the present
uncertainty as to the exact time of his arrival at
the national capital. According to the pro-
gramme, as at present arranged, the retiring
President viii call upon the incoming President
at his hotel and escort him to the Capitol, to be
isaugurated. President Arthur has accepted aa
invitation to attend the inauguration ball. and
has assured the general committee of his cordial
support and cooperation in their endeavorS to
make the affair brilliant success.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-26

CoLIc is one of the banes of childhood but in
our latter days we are not exempt from it. John
Ripper, a carpenter employed at Thomas IL
Masts's Springfield, o., send this certificate to
add to a mass of similar ones received daily
from every portion of the country: Il do hereby
certify that Mishlers Herb Bitters entirely re-
iieved me IN few minutes from severe attack
Of cramp collie"
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Heavy Loss by Cotton Fire at Norfolk, va

NORFOLK, Va, Feb. 25.-Fire this morning
destroyed Gwathmeis's warehouse, containing
about 1850 bales of cotton, and Vaughan &
Barness warehouse, containing 800 bales The
cotton in Gwathmeiss warehouse was owned BY
Battle, Bum & Co.. Evertts Brothers & Gibson
and W. w. May & Co. The loss on the building
is estimated at $4,000, on cotton $l25, 900: all
covered by insurance. The fire originated In
Vaughan & Barnes building through the broken
paneS in the windows.