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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-02
THE INDIANIANs.
Eb. Henderson Abandons the Chase-voor-
hees's Waning Admiration of Cleveland.
Hpaclal to tho indianapolis Journal.

WASHINGTON, April 1.--Eb. Henderson in
formed his friends this afternoon that he would
leave for homo onight, and babe them good
bye. He has.abandoned hope of being appointed
collector of internal revenue, conceding it to
DIR. Hunter, of Lawrenceburg. Representative
Matson, who has been Henderson's most active
supporter, said to the Journal correspondent,
tonight that from what the President said upon
the subject to-day he did not anticipate that
this appointment would be made for some time,
and it may not be done till after Congress meets
next winter. The President intimated that it
was doubtful if the revenue collectors he had
appointed in West Virginia and Indiana would
be confirmed, and he did not care to appoint
anyone until those were confirmed.
Indiana Office seekers are becoming more and
more convinced every day, that they will all, or
aearly ALL get left and are very much dis
couraged.
s. A. Echols editor of the Indianapolis Senti-
NEIL who is here looking the political field over,
nays the statement printed in Indianapolis that
he is seeking the mission now flied by Billy
Williams, or any other appointment, is false;
that he neither wants nor expects place.
~ The Critic says: Indiana and Kentucky are
being woefully neglected. Senator Voorhees,,
of the TO rmer State is doing some very vigorous
kicking about that neglect In this connection we
recall an enthusiastic interview which the Sena-
tor gave to newspaper correspondent after he
had visited Cleveland, during the campaign.
The Senator pictured Cleveland as a strong man,
physically and mentally, and gloried that he
had twenty inch neck Mr. Voorhees,, just at
present, Is not as enthu siastic as he was about
Hr. OIeyeland's strength of character, or even
about the dimensions of his neck
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TWO HOMES DEVOID OF HAPPINESS.
A Beautiful Young Wife Leaves Husband and
Children to ElOpe with Father.

NEW YORK April lon the 18th OF March
the wife of Frank l.. Hankey, president of the
Bank of Commerce, of ST GATHERINGS, Canada,
ran away from him and her children, with Nj.
Wilson, the cashier of the bank, who deserted
his wife and four children. President Hankey.
who is forty-fve years old, ten years ago
married his wife then being but sixteen.
Since then they have apparently been very
happy She is blonde of remarkable grace and
beauty, and well known in society in Montreal,
Quebec and Toronto. She had luxurious
home Among her intimate friends were Will
son and his wife; but no one suspected improper
intimacy. Wilson's accounts at the bank were
found to be perfectly correct; but it was discov-
cred that he had converted nearly all his prop
erty into cash. Mr.. Hankey had befriended him
from boyhood.
Detectives traced the couple to Jersey City,
where they registered at hotel or the 18th as
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones. Halifax They there
made an attempt to hide their tracks by order
ing carriage to drive to New York, but
instead of crossing the ferry drove to quiet
boarding house. Here they were traced on
Saturday. and Sunday a brother of Mr..
Hankey saw Mrs. Hankey and begged her to go
home to her children. Though much affected,
she refused to part from her paramount To-day
President Hankey arrived, and with the chief of
police went inside and asked for Mrs. Jones.
After a brief delay, pale and trembling Mrs.
Hankey entered the room. When she her
husband she uttered piercing scream and faint
ed in his arms When she recovered conscious
ness she asked if he could ever forgive her. The
chief retired to the hall.
Half an hour later Mr.. and Mrs Hankey came
out, the latter dressed for travelling ''All is
settled said the husband. eve shall 60 home"
not been seen since Sunday, when he heard Of
Mrs. Hankey's brothers visit.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-02
The Hope of the Outs.

National republican.
Senator Harris, of Tennessee, is among the
prominent Democrats who think that the Presi-
dent should make a sweeping change in federal
Offices. Il think, said he, last night. 'that the
President will not adhere to the policy of max
ing no appointments until the terms of Repub-
lcan Office holders expire. In Tennessee, for in
stance, none of the commissions expire for a
year, and most of the commissions run longer.
believe that these Offices should be filled by
Democrats and have so told the President"
A number of other leading Democrats are bring
ing a strong pressure to bear on the President.
An ex-representa.ive from New York
said, - last night president Cleveland
is pursuing suicidal policy in not appointing
Democrats to office. the idea of waiting until
the commissions of ths present oficeholders ex-
pre lie absurd. In til, Eastern States the entire
party is averse to ii. Democrats want to enjoy
the fruits of victory" An influential Democratic
senator is authority for the statement that a
meeting of party managers will shortly be con-
vened for the purpose of discussing this question
and advising the President. About so per cent.
of the commissions throughout the Southern
States do not expire for two years A large
number of appointments were made during the
last year of President Arthurs term, and will
not expire for nearly four years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-02
MINOR MENTION.
Commissioner Black Issues Cautionary
Circular to Agents.

Commissioner Black Issues q Cautionary
Circular to Agents.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-Commissioner Black
to-day issued the following circular to pension
agents: sa3sf4ae tos%
IAN investigation now in process shows that,
instrumentality of clerks employed in pension
agencies. You must exercise the greatest care
in regard to the selection of your subordinates.
The government, it is true, may be reimbursed
from your bond for such losses as are above re-
ferred to-, but this does not prevent the resulting
scandal to the service. This message of earnest
caution is sent you to call your attention partic-
ularly to your own risk and duty in the premises.
Investigate your agencies Thoroughly. Take all
possible precaution to cleanse the service of
every suspicious or unworthy person."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-02
AN OLD CHESTNUT.
Terrible Imposition Oh CallOw and Unsus
pecting Chicago Democrats.

pecting Chicago Democrats.
Chicago Special.
S. Corning Judd. the Illinois member Of the
Democratic national committee returned from
Washington few days ago. and last night sat
in a big armchair III the rotunda of the Pacific
Hotel. Gathered about him were McGurren,
Storey, Kern and dozen other aspirants for
federal positions, most of whom had been to
Washington to press their claims. They all
wanted to know of Judd what their prospects
were. and when they could expect their COM
missions.
Let me tell you little story said the com
mitteeman "Once upon time a certain king
wanted to &C hunting but be feared the weather
would be bad and he consulted his weather
bureau The weather bureau said there would
be no rain So the king and his suite sailed
forth for the hunt On the way they met
countryman, mounted on {. jackass. will the
weather be fairg inquired the king of the
countryman. The peasant looked at his iackass
moment NO, sire, he replied. lit will rain
before night The king however. remembering
the prophecy of his weather bureau, laughed at
the co1ntryman's prediction, and passed
This he soon regretted for in an hour the rain
fell in torrents, and the king and his
attendants were wet to the skin. Return
ing to his palace the king discharged his
wise man and sent for the countryman. How
diieyog knewsit was about to rainq no inquired
of the rustic. My donkey told me- was tho
reply. He always witches his ears when it is
about to rain. Then the King dismissed his
rustic, sent for his donkey, and installed the
latter in the Office vacated by the head of the
weather bureau "And that said Judd glanc-
ing about at his eager listeners ''that was one
of the most unfortunate occurrences recorded
in history"
"Whyl How's that'' queried two or three
at once.
Because ever since that time all the jack
asses have been looking for office"
Although there were three Democrats nearly
eighty years old in the party, not one cried out
NCheStnutW
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coRPoRATIoN LAWYERS.
The Men Who Keep an Eye on the Interests
of Great Corporations.

The Men Who Keep an Eye on the Interests
of Great Corporations.
Special to tho indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, April l.-Sitting in the room of
the Supreme Court of the United States to-day,
we're resident attorneys for three railroad COM
panies, three or four for manufacturing inter
ests, and couple representing the telegraph
companies. No cases were being heard, or like
ly to be, in which any of these men are inter
ested. Their presence simply refreshed the
mini.ef the fact that there is scagcely corpora
tim of any description whose interests are likely
TO be affected by decisions of the Supreme Court,
for action of Congress, that has not a retained
lobbyist or lawyer resident here
About Washington there are from two TO
three hundred well-dressed, well-appearing men,
who are constantly about the Capitol, the SUI
preme Court, the hotels and other public places,
seeing everything, hearing everything, and APP
parently doing nothing. They have been here
for years. Few people who have known them
for q long period have any idea how they
manage to live. They have retainers and call
themselves lawyers"
Not long ago one of these men who have been
here almost constantly for forty years, and who
was never known to do any work, was witness
before an investigating committee. An attorney
for an interested party who had a curiosity to
know how this individual survived so we'll, in
quired. The witness paused moment, then
answered slowly:
For thirty years have represented an inter
est before Congress on salary of So, 500 a year.
Since the visitors have left the city and few
people are about the Capitol the brigade of these
I.ratanadr men show IN like an army
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PENDING NOMINATIONS.
No Action I'm the Case of Mr.. Pearson-The
New York Appraisership.


WASHINGTON, April 1.-The nomination of
Henry g. Pearson, to be postmaster of New
York city. was fayorably reported from the
Senate committee on postofices ard post-roads
to-day, but was not acted upon in the Senate.
The Senate committee on finance has reported
fayorably upon all the nominations referred to
It, the most important being that of John F.
McGraw. to be internal revenue collector for the
District Of Virginia, vice Samuel P. Mccormack,
to be removed. There is possibility of con-
test In the Senate over this nomination, as Nc
Cormick has been in Office but short time.
The office has no fixed term. The nomination
Of Lewis McMullen, to be appraiser at New
York has not been reported from the Senate
committee on commerce, there beingno quorum at
the meeting this morning. There is an inclination
among Republicans to make a contest over this
nomination The Office has no fixed tenure, and
the present incumbent has filled it for many
years. His friends in the Senate say he has
been an excellent officer, and that his removal
svithout cause. merely to give place 10 Demo
fEstii subordinate. Is inconsistent with the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-02
What Constitutes an Infamous Crime"


An Infamous crime, in legal sense, is one the
conviction for which subjects a person to sin
fanny thereby rendering him incompetent a
witness. 1t is the crime and not the punish
ment which determines the infaIny of the crimi
nal, even though the decision of the Supreme
Court would indicate that the fifteen years sen
tence of Wilson had something to do with its re
versal of his conviction. By our Illinois statute
the conviction for any crime does not disqualify
a man as witness, although it may be proved
in evidence to affect his credibility.
The case of Mackin and Gallagher will present
an altogether different state of facts for the
courts decision. Section 1922 of the United
States Revised Statutes says:
ssAll crimes and offenses committed against
the provisions of chapter Z title Crimes which
are not Infamous, may be prosecuted either by
indictment or by information filed by district
attorney"
The chapter here especially named is devoted
to crimes against the elective franchise and
civil rights of citizens ana includes sections
SOIL and 5512, under which. in connection with
sessions 5403 and $40 Mackn and Gallagher
were convicted and sentenced. In the chapter
referred to only conviction of the offenses speci-
fed in the FIVE sections--5527, 552S, 1929 $3.50.
and 553l-renderS the criminal so infamous as
to disqualify him from holding any Office of
honor, profit, or trust under the United States. y
He is not declared, even in these sections, to
be so infamous as to be rendered an incompetent
witness For a conviction under sections 5403
$40, BOIL and 5ol2, there is no attendant infamy
or disqualification, and the punishment allowed
in sections 5403 and $40 is lighter than that pre-
scribed by the other two, which come under the
express provision of section 1922 permitting
prosecution by information. So far as render
ing person so infamous as to be incompetent
witness, the United States Revised Statutes
are silent except in case of conviction for per-
jury, where the convict, in addition to his other
punishment, shall thereafter be incapable of
giving testimony in any court of the United
States until such time as the judgment against
him is reversed"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-02
A Wholesale Inventor.
Washington Special.

The largest number of patents received from
the United States Patent Office in one week by
one person was issued to day to Stephen c. Men
denhall. late of Richmond Ind, now of Cincin-
natl The financial clerk of the Patent Office
says Tire final fees, $500. for twenty six patents
paid byMr Mendenhal is the largest amount
for this purpose ever paid into the Office at one
time. These patents are for casters, rollers
wheels, etc., aud are adapted to all
kinds of furniture, pianos organs and
trucks. Mr.. Mendenhall has been
engaged on these inventions for several years.
and now has company organized in Cincinnati
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-02
THE Observation-Disclosures CASE.
Difference Between 1t and the Case Recently
Passed Upon by the Supreme Court

Chicago Tribune.
The Hon. John b. Hawley. who looked after
the law in the Mackin-GalIagher case, said in
speaking of the decision Of the Supreme Court
in ex parte James B. Wilson, given in Tuesdays
Tribune:
$50 far as reported in the papers. the case de-
cided by the Supreme Court Of the United States
does not seem to reach that of Mackin and
others. 1t appears that the case in question was
for passing counterfeit securities of the United
States or having them in possession with intent
to pass. For either one of those offenses the
statute of the United States imposes a
punishment of fine of not more than 81 900
and imprisonment at hard labor for not
morethan fifteen years Under the statute the
tiary and at hard labor Besides that, counter
feiting has always been regarded by the courts
as an Infamous crime The prosecution of
Mackin and others was had Iii the District Court
under section $40 of the Revised Statutes,
which simply provides that persons convicted
under it shall be liable to penalty OF not more
than 600 or TO Imprisonment for not more
than two years. or both fine and Imprisonment,
in the discretion of the court There s nothing
in the statute providing for the punishment OF
persons convicted under it by confinement at
hard labor; nor is there anything in that section
which, by its terms requires that persons con
victed under it shall be confined in
the penitentiary. Under that section the
court may sentence the party con
victed to pay a fine of any amount
less than $4,000 and to Imprisonment for a
period not more than two years; and such i'm
prisonment may be in the county Jail or pen-
tertiary as the court shall determine. But
nothing in that section in the judgment of
the court of itself imposes upon the party con-
victed the punishment of being confined at hard
labor. So far as the prosecution by information
is concerned for offenses Of the grade of con-
spiracy, as defined by Sec. $40. it has, I be-
lieve, been unfortunately upheld by the courts,
and there is vast array of authority in the
United States courts in favor of the practice
The case of the United States against Waddel,
decided by the Supreme Court at the present
term, and reported in the 18th United States,
seems clearly to warrant such a prosecution. 1
have no doubt when the opinion pronounced by
the Supreme Court on Monday is seen twill be
found that there is nothing in it to prevent
maintaining the prosecution of thecas of Mackin
and others
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General and Personal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON April Farmers will be glad
to learn through the State Department and the
Department Of Agriculture, that the indications
are that grain and pork will be worth much
more next fall and winter than for good while.
on account of the difficulties abroad Prices
may advance at any time now.
Democrats talk about funding the national
debt with q per cent. 20-100 bonds.
Modistes here do not anticipate an increased
trade next winter. They express fear that the
'Jeffersonian simplicity" may extend even to
theladies' dresses.
Boats are running on the Potomac to Mt.
Vernon, the tomb of the Washingtons.
The Hazen court-martial seems to have dis
gusted everybody-not by its actions or verdict,
but by the hearing of the charges alleged. 1t is
believed that the era of court-martial is waning
It is said majority Of the present Cabinet
have no religious belief; that when they attend
church it is simply to please member of their
family or a friend
Still the Vifginans and Missourians are not
happy. They say they have been treated shah
billy by the President in the matter of appoint
ments.
The President wants to buy span of carriage
horses He appears not to have had repre-
sentative at the sales in the departments, or is
not intending to be simple in the matter of horse
flesh.
A report has been revived that Mr.. Randall in
tends to run fo- Speaker of the House again 1t
is how supplemented with the statement that he
will be the administration candidate
r. L..
master at Monon, Ind, and George G. Kinna-
man at Olio.
Mail messenger service has been established at
Connettsville, Daviess county,
w. j. Vickery. of Evansville, is at the Ebbit.
Senator Harrison intends starting home us
soon as the Senate adjourns.
Representative Bynum talks of leaving hero
for Indianapolis to morrow night.
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spirit Of the civilservice reform. The Republic
ans are, however, not unanimous in this regard
many deeming it best to make no contest except
in case of removals, without cause from Office to
which there is a term fixed by law The Repub-
subject.
Information comes through private channels
to senators that the President does not intend to
make removals from offices which have fixed
terms.
The question Of final adjournment hinges upon
the decision of the caucus. Opinions of the Re-
publican senator's were divided as between adj
journment on Thursday or Friday, and prolonga-
ton of the session.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-02
Taking His Measure.
Elkhart Inde,


1t is to be hoped that Mr.. Hendricks has fin
ally been made happy by the appointment of his
Upon his representation that he would be per
sonally dscredited" were anyone else chosen,
the President reented. But this victory is a
contemplate one for the man who thought the
head and the tail of the ticket would practically
change places after Washington was reached.
What kind Of statesman must he be who would
be personally discredited if certain postmaster
were not appointed Mr.. Hendricks is making
1T easy for the country to take his dimensions.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-02

they will be laid over, and will not be acted
upon until the Senate convenes in regular SEES
sion next December.
Should General Grant die before noon to-mor-
row. the Senate will adjourn to Friday noon out
of respect to bis memory, and then follow the
programme indicated for tomorrow. This is
understood to be the arrangement but it may
be deviated from in case of squabble which is
not anticipated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-02

for tlfair manufacture. He has also applied for
patents in the principal countries of Europe.
Mr.. Mendenhall is one Of the oldest inventors
that come to the Patent Office. The first patent
he received was in November 1852 tNo. 9783).
and his latest patent is No 3l495i more than
300 coo patents between his first and last patents.
All this in the lifetime and experience of one
inventor, showing the wonderful and rapid
progress of inventions in this country in thirty
three years
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-02
An Old Mans Testimony.

Ben: Perey Poore in Boston Budges
Never, during the fifty odd years that have
personally known Washirg ton and the successive
administrations, have ever seen a new Presi-
dent take the helm so promptly and so efficiently
as the MAN of Destiny" from Buffalo has. Gen.
jackson had to reconstruct his Cabinet before
he was master of the situation as President
Cleveland already is.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-02
Grants Memory i'm Atlanta.

Atlanta Constitution.
The feeling which was evoked in Atlanta yes
terday. when the rumor of Grants death was
circulated, showed that the line which divides
the blue and the gray is invisible. Veteran con-
federates stood at awe, and General Gordon, the
gallant leader of the young hope of the confed-
eracy, could not have exhibited more feeling
when he heard of Lees death.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-02

WASHINGTON April 2-The President sent
the following nominations to the Senate to-day:
A. Leo Knott of Maryland, to be Second
Assistant Postmaster general.
Pestmasters-John A. Showalker, at Latrobe
Pa; Adelbert Sheperd, at Waverly Ia Bayard
S. Gray, at Portland Ind; Thomas B. French
at Alexandria. La Chas. Il. Cook, at McPher
son, Kan; G. Marion Moore. at Pleasanton, Kan.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-02
Biliousnesg

Is very prevalent at this season, the symptoms
being bitter taste. breath offensive, tongue
coated. sick headache. drowsiness, dizziness loss
of appetite. If this condition is allowed to con-
promptly taking Hoods Sarsaparilla. a fever may
be avoided or premature death prevented. 1t is
positive cure for biliousness. Sold by all drug
gists.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-02
Twenty Minutes at a Fair.

London Truth.
1t is expected that the Nizam Of Hyderabad
will attend the Colonial exhibition. in London
next year. This young gentleman, who is fabu-
lousy wealthy. ought to be welcome in our me-
tropols. While at the Calcutta exhibition, last
year, ne spent at the rate of Ell 900 per minute
Fortunately, however, for his purse he only
stayed twenty minutes.
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The Disabilities of Ancestors.

Washington Special.
ut is, doubtless, highly desirable TO have
ancestors said one of the leading men in the
Democratic party few weeks ago. in comment
ing upon the appointment of Mr.. Endicott to be
Secretary of War; "but it is very unfortunate
that ones ancestors cannot vote