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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-21
A Large Amount of Hard Work of An I'm
portant Character Awaiting Action
at the Hands of Congress.
Expenditures of the Alabama Claims
Court Held To Be Illegal.
Ben Buffers Story About Admiral Farragut
and President Observation-Disclosures
of Consuls-WaShingtO Notes.
THE NEXT HOUSE.
Prospects for a Busy Session, with Brief
Holiday Vacation.

Prospects for a Busy Session, with Brief
Holiday Vacation.
Special to tho Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON Nov. 20-Congress will con-
vene within little more than two weeks-on
Monday Dec z. The Democratic caucus which
will choose the officers of the House of Repre-
sentatives will be held on Saturday night, Dec.
5, in the hall of the House. An old Democratic
member, talking about the reorganization of the
House and the work which will be done before
the holidays said this morning:
Il predict that the Speaker will announce his
committees on the day following the meeting of
Congress He wall surely not want more than
two days to make up his committees, for he has
the names of all the members and does not in
tend making many changes. Of course, a num-
Der of vacancies occur on account of members
not being elected, but they are all of minor
Importance. Appropriations, ways and means.
judiciary, foreign affairs, elections--the leading
committees-will remain rs nearly like they
were in the last Congress as possible"
''Then you do not take stock in the story that
Chairman Randall, of appropriations, may be
supersededp
''No; the report is nonsensical," was the quick
answer. 'Mr. Randall is the best man in the
party for the place, and although the ideas of
craftsmanship entertained by Speaker Carlisle
are far different from those of the distinguished
Pennsylvania, no one knows his abilities better
than Mr.. Carlisle Speaking of the efforts to
down Mr.. Randall by the free-trade element,
was told something the other day that may de-
velop into significance. If the freetrade men
in the House don't cease fighting Mr.. Randall,
am told he will call about him his fifty or sixty
followers on the Democratic side and become an
ficient Republicans would support him to defeat
the free-traders and their speakership candidate.
This may not occur in this House, but will in
the next if the war is continued and the next
House is Democratic"
what will be the issues during the session,
do you thiuka'
''Silver. first; then public lands given to cor
porations as subsidies; rehabilitation Of tine navy
and coast defenses; subsidies for the establish
ment of American lines of vessels to foreign
countries to enlarge our export trade The only
tariff revision will be by specific bills, touching
diet very short holiday vacation. It will likely
be from Saturday, Dec. 10, to Monday, Jan. 4,
two weeks. AS the reorganization of the House
will occupy not more than half of the first
week Of the session, there will be ten days of
actual work before the holiday adjournment.
Yes, the session will be long and interesting
one 1t will no doubt run into August"
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MINOR MATTERS.
Ben Buffers Story About Admiral Farragut
and President johnson.

Ben Buffers Story About Admiral Farragut
and President johnson.
special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Nov 20.-Since General Ben
Buffers statement in regard to President John
sons attempt to induce Admiral Farragut to
treacherously kidnap Congress during the re-
construction period, the desire is almost uni
versally expressed that % rigid search be made
of the dead Admirals papers in order to ascer-
tain whether he left any memoranda of thas
most astounding proposition-that he should in
vite Congress to take sail in his flagship and
then put the members under arrest, while john
son should recognize the copperhead members
from the North and the rebels-eect from the
confederate States as the only real and Legal
Congress.
This matter has become one of thrilling in.
terest to the people, and there is demand fos
all the light possible. The papers of Admiral
Farragut will undoubtedly be searched dill
gently for information on the subject
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Gable Notes.

Gable Notes.
The panic in the corn trade in Denmark con-
tinueS.
The Prefect of the Pyrenees has closed sew
era gambling hells in st. Jean and Hendaye.
The German government has decided not to
modify the bountes for the manufacture of SUI
gar
The French government is preparing an armed
fotilla to protect the French stations on the
Congo river.
Arthur O'Connor has been selected to contest
East Donegal for seat in Parliament at the
coming elections
Reuben 6 Bing. bankers, at Copenhagen,
whose suspension was announced on Wednesday,
have resumed pay ment.
A German-Amercan named Thielman, a lock-
smith, has been expelled from FIeusburg,
Prussia, by the authorities.
An official dispatch from the Prefect of Juagua,
Peru, says that Caceres has been defeated by the
government force, who cut off his retreat by
Huapampa.
The complete correspondence of Carlyle with
Goethe has been discovered in the Goethe
archives. Copies of the original letters of
Goethe to Carlyle were also discovered.
The conference of the managers of the Atlantic
caole companies has been abortive. Both sides
are defiant, and there are no signs of possible
agreement a war of rates is impending.
A laborer named Kelly has sought police pro-
lection in Dublin, alleging that the Fenians had
threatened him with death unless he shot ex-
Crown Solicitor Bolton, who secured the con-
viction of so many of their friends for various
offenses.
The weavers in the various mills at ST. Quin-
ten, France have struck for higher wages.
They yesterday morning threatened the lives and
property of the rich and broke number of win
dows The gend'arms were at first powerless
to Quell the disturbance, but the arrival of re-
inforcements succeeded in arresting several ring
leaders.
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The President Seeking Information.

WASHINGTON, Nov 20.-Assistant Secretary
Fairchld called at the White House. to-day, al
the request of the President, and had long con-
ference with him in regard to the operation of
the customs laws, and the general condition of
the service under its present organization 1t is
understood the President will make several inn
portant recommendations to Congress in his
Forthcoming message, looking to general SIM
plifcation and improvement Of the customs
service, and to the prevention of many of the
abuses and frauds alleged to exist under the
present system. Mr.. Fairchild has supervision
over that branch of the service, and the Presi
dent sent for him so as to secure the benefit of
his experience and observation. 1t is said the
President will pursue the same practical course
in obtaining information on other subjects to be
considered in his message to Congress.
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Thursdays Battle at Slavinyi.

SOFIA: Nov. 20.-The following are additional
details of the fighting yesterday. The right
wing of the Bulgarian army yesterday advanced
from its fortified position and attacked the Ser
vian positions between Slivnitza and Dragoman.
The fighting became general, and the Bulgar
ians, not being able to drive the Servians from
their intrenchments, towards noon the left wing
of the Bulgarian army also advanced and as
sumed the offensive. An obstinate battle en-
sued lasting till six in the evening The Bul-
garians found it no easy task to dislodge the
Servians from their positions. The former
fought desperately, however, and finally COM
PEELED the Servans to retreat to Dragoman, the
Bulgarans holding all the roads leading thereto.
The latter took 400 prisoners, including several
officers Up to noon to-day there had been no
further fighting, the Bulgarlans deeming it pru-
dent not to attack the Servians at present
Official admissions from Belgrade show that q
panic exists there. The siege of Widdin has
been raised, and General Leschianin, who, with
his division, has been carrying the siege, is
now marching to assist King Milan.
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The Tide Turns in Favor of Bulgaria.

LONDON. Nov 20.-Dispatches received here
state that the Servians have become dispirited
over their recent reverses. The Bulgarians, on
the other hand, have been aroused to the highest
pitch of enthusiasm by the example of Prince
Alexander and the victories gained under his
leadership. They have gradually driven back
the Servan advance line until the Bulgarian
line of ntrenchment is within mile of Drago-
man village. In the fighting yesterday there
were 800 men killed and wounded. One of
Prince Alexander's aides was killed during the
brunt of yesterdays engagement.
A Vienna dispatch says the Bugarians yester-
day repulse Servian attack in the direction of
Widdin
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General Jovanoyitch Court -Martialed for Dis
obeying Orders, Whereby He Was Defeat
ed by the Bulgarians on Wednesday.
Particulars of the Bulgarian Victory at
Slavinyi on Thursday.
A Turkish Force Sent to Occupy Philipopolis,
Thus Practically Restoring the Status
Quo Ante-General Cable News.
THE SERvO-BULGARIA WAR.
The Blame for the SlivnitZa Defeat Laid Upon
General JovanoVitch.

AhO hidHIc AOr Tie SI1VnltZa Defe3t LAID pom
General Jovanovitch.
BELGRADE, Nov. 20--A Servan official dis
patch from Tzaribrod says that the Servian re-
pulse at Slivnitza is attributed to the action of
General Jovanovitch, commander of the Danube
division, who made several tactical mistakes
and failed to execute certain strategic move
ment. Four divisions of Servians have now
been concentrated just beyond Dragoman, and
will renew the attack on the Bulgarians defend
ing Slivnitza tomorrow. General Topalovtch,
commanding the right wing of the Servian army,
is intrenched within few hours march of Sofa.
Tzaribrod dispatch says General Jovano-
witch has been tried by rt-martial and dis
missed from his command for his failure to exc
cute the order given him prior to the repulse
before Slivnitza. A council of war is now dis
cussing the situation OF affairs at the. front
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The Red Mans Friends.

New HAVEN Conn, Nov 2O-The Indian
Rights Association held three largely attended
delivered by Mr.. A. S. Quinton, Miss Alice
Fletcher, Professor Brewer of Yale; Herbert
Welch, of Philadelphia; Professor Painter, on
mission Indians of Southern California" and
Senator Fl. L. Dawes, of Massachusetts,. on
the Indians Self-supoortngn
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Wants to Go to a Warm Cline.

HUDSON, N. Y, Nov 20.-The jury in the
Beckwith murder came into court at 9 A.
NJ. to-day with verdict of guilty of murder in
the first degree. The prisoner arose excitedly
and began a TRADE against the Free Masons. He
was quieted by the court officers. When asked
if he had anything to say the prisoner spoke in
an excited tone for twenty five minutes, and
begged the court to allow him to go to some
'warln Cline" and he would never again open
his mouth. Judge ingalls, sentenced him to be
hanged Jan. s, 1856
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in broken English, thathis wife had left him and
gone to tlve at Eisenbaum's, and that she had
cheated him out of his money.
SomWerheld had attempted to kill his daugh-
ter the wife of Eisenbaum, and it was in pro.
tectlng her from her father that he met his
death. Ihe murderer was lazy. brutal and vic
ious He refused to work. and for the last two
or three years had subssted on the funds of his
wlfes labor, spending most of the profits for
drink Becoming tired of his brutality
his wife sought the shelter of her daughter and
son-ln-law's home, and it was out of revenge that
he committed the deed. Mrs. Eisenbaum after
her narrow escape, was taken with fit of nerv-
mother, her condition is considered critical.
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The Galveston Relief FunC.

GALVESTON, Nov. 20.-The relief fund for the
benefit Of the fire sufferers reached $685. 100 to.
night of which sum the committee has applied
$3S, 500. Among the contributions received to-
day were 500 from San Antonia $500 from Aus
tin. and $50 barrels of flour from New Albany
Ind. The Masons issued an appeal to their
order to-day, in which they estimate
the number of sufferers at nearly
5000. They say the needs of brethren of the
order are greater than the local order can supply
and appeal for aid. At special meeting of the
City Council tonight, an amendment to the fire
ordinance prohibiting the construction of infam-
mable roofs was unanimously passed, and was
ratified by the mayor. Hereafter all roofs must
be covered with slate. tin, iron, or gravel
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King Milan Counseled to Make Peace.

LONDON Nov 2O.-The Times has advices
stating that King Milan's advisers counsel him
to propose immediate peace, whether Sofia be
captured or not, and that a treaty of peace will
probably be arranged next week.
A Belgrade dispatch says SIT is rumored that
the proposed armstce is to enable the two
armies to gather their dead. The soldiers
wounded in the recent fight are suffering severely
from the inclemency of the weather, there being
no habitations near"
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Too Much of New York.

Special TO tho indianapolis Journal
WAsHrNGToN. Nov. 20-Treasurer Jordan. ii
is said, is representing himself TO be Jersey
man, and says his appointment ought to have
been credited to New Jersey instead of New
York. Some Of his friends in public life here
think this is pre-arranged that Mr.. Jordan
makes this turn at the request OF Secretary
Manning. who fears the administration is get
ting top-heavy with New Workers. The Secre.
tary of the Treasury and assistants the Treas,
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WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Nov 20.-Dispatches
from Battleford say that the southern and north
ern tribes of Indians are on the point of forming
an alliance to sweep the whole country from the
far north to the boundary lines massacreing the
inhabitants and destroying their homes. From
information obtained from runners, who have
been among the various tribes. it is predicted
that the trouble may come at any moment. The
government was warned very much in the same
manner Of the Saskatchewan troubles, but neg
lected to take precautionary measures until too
late
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Appointments Made Yesterday.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2O.-The President mado
the following appointments to-day:
To be consuls of the United States-Preston
l.. Bridgers, of North Carolina at Montevideo.
Uruguay; VIM. H. McArdle of Mississippi, at San
Juan del Norte, Nicaragua; Joseph W. Merriam,
acitizen of the United States, at Iquique, Chilli;
Wm. c. Emmett. of New York at Smyrna,
Turkey. Mr.. Emmett was formerly secretary
of legation at Constantinope. He was succeeded
a few days ago by j. c. Lee of Pennsylvania.
William H. McArdle, who was to-day ap-
pointed to be United States consul at San Juan
del Norte, Nicaragua, is an old newspaper man,
and a particular friend of Secretary Lamar He
lives at jackson. Miss. He was very strongly
indorsed by all the prominent men of that State.
Preston L.. Bridges appointed consul at Monte.
vdeo, Uruguay was indorsed by both tha
United States Senators and the most prominen;:
men of North Carolina as a man of special fitness
for the place. He is a personal friend of Senator
Vance.
The Postmaster general to-day appointed the
following fourth class postmasters:
Indiana-At Julian, Geo. A. Hopkins; Alton
Miss Nora B. Romine; Scipio, JAS. Call.
Illinois-At Gait, JAS n Wilkinson Kane.
Henry Enslow; New Salem, Dan Cover, ir:
Tivoli, Jas. Sloan.
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FIVE LIVES LOST BY FIRE.
The Erie County (0) Infrmary Burned and
Five Inmates Roasted Alive.

SANDUsKY, O., Nov. 20-The county infrmary
near this city was partially destroyed by fire to-
night. Five women were burned to death, and
the superintendent vas badly injured and un-
conscious, and unable to give any information.
There were ninety eight inmates.
The fire broke out in one of the upper rooms
in the northwest wing of the building about
7:3O o'clock this evening, originating, as is sup
posed, from { defective fue. The flames spread
with great rapidity, and as there were no
facilities for the extinguishment of the fire.
the whole upper part was soon a mass
of flames. An alarm was sent to this city as
soon as possible, and the fremen reported
promptly. The nearest supply of water was in
creek about quarter of mile from the institu
tion. A line of hose was speedily laid and
stream playing on the fire. Meantime a crowd
had gathered and worked hard to save the in
mates. There were ninety eight inmates. All
were safely removed except FIVE, who were in the
insane de partment, which was located in that
portion of the building where the fire originated.
The names of those who were burned are as fol-
lows
MARY LATcHA of Sandusky.
MRS. NEwCoMB Of Berlin Heights.
Mrs. SCHILLER, of Sandusky.
MARY UPP of Sand0sky.
MARY MILLER, of Sand usky.
Superintendent Alex Motry was injured in
ternally while endeavoring to rescue the inmates
in the insane department, ana was carried to
house near by, and is still unconscious. The
inmates who were rescued were placed in the
stable and made as comfortable as possible The
fremen, finding they could not save the main
structure, directed their efforts towards saving
the smaller building in the rear, which is the
mems department. This building escaped with
out damage. The total loss is estimated at be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000. There was some in
surance on the building, but just how much,
could not be ascertained
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A SuSDic;oug Case.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 20-Capt John Abbott,
drowned yesterday afternoon, near the
mouth of Patapsco river, as alleged, by falling
from the deck of the steamer John Nicholas.
They are said to have all fallen together. and all
sunk at the same time. The vessel returned to
port and the police have begun an invest CATION.
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that these expenses have been allowed in the
past, he says, is not to be taken rs bar against
an inquiry into them now, else a wrong might
cite its own immunity as ground for its own per-
petuation. He maintains that the force of
observation-disclosures, experts, clerks, ETC.. have
been illegally employed, and that all those whose
salaries can legitimately be paid out of the incl
dental expenses are the servants employed in
cleaning the courtroom, and criers, tipstaveg
and messengers
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WORK AND WAGES.
influence the Hooking Valley Strike on the
Pennsylvania Miners.

influence ofthe Hooking Valley Strike on the
Pennsylvania Miners.
PTrTsBURG, Nov. 20-The strike of the Ohio
miners may cause trouble in this district.
During tho past few days number of cars, be-
longing to the Hooking Valley syndicate, have
been delivered to the mines on the Panhandle
road to be loaded. The miners say they are not
willing to load them because Of the trouble
there, and meeting will be held at each mine
70 consider a proposal to boycott the Hooking
Valley cars. RNEfgH
Secretary Flannery, of the Miners associa-
non, issued a circular o-day, to the railroad
miners, in reference to loading cars and filling
G0nracts for the Hooking valley coal operators.
he requests the miners Of the railroad district
not to fill Hooking valley contracts, and thus be
instrumental in defeating the strike of the
miners Of that section.
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OTTAWA Kan, Nov 2O.-Fire last night de-
stroyed two stores occupied by Webster & Co..
one by Soper & Coltmen and the Adams Express
Company The loss is $l5, 600; insurance, s., 900.
1t is thought the w. B. Grimes Dry Goods Com
pany, OF Kansas City, are heavy losers, as they
were interested in the Webster property. which
has been under litigation some weeks. The safe
was opened, and everything points to incendiar-
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Altitude of the Amalgamated Association.
Miners Refuse to Compromise.

PITTsBURG, Nov 20.-A Monongehala City
special says: 1.-THE striking coal miners of the
upper pools met today and refused to accept the
compromise agreed upon by the operators and
"a !nllners officials. They decided to stand ont for
1Ie additional half cent per bushel demanded
'"nen the strike was inaugurated. 1t is general
believed however, that large number will
feturn surn to work next Monday at the compromise
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The Naii-Makers' Strike.

FiTTsBURd, Nov. 2O.-It is reported that se-
'ret meetings of the nail manufacturers and
strikers ars were held here this week, but as the
naAers 1Hers refused to compromise no settlement
Was reached.
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Attempt to Wreck a Train.

TORONTO, Ont, Nov. 20.-An attempt was
made to wreck the Glencoe express, three miles
west of this city, on the Airline road. this morn
ing, by ping instructions on the track. Three
brothers, Felix, Arthur and Henry Graham, of
Wyandott, Mich, were arrested on suspicion.
1t is believed, however, that they are innocent
Of the charge.
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Cotton-Waste Storehouse Burned

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Nov. 20.-The large cot
ton waste storehouse of H. Briggs & Co., Paw
tucket, was burned this morning. The loss is
$25, 1000; insurance, $1,000
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WHEN INDICATIONS.

RDAY-Warnaer, fair aOea-
t5er. fol10wed during the night By
locdgrGlns.
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Senator Miller Seriously I'LL.

special to the Indianapolis Journal.
SOUTH BEND, Novs 20. - Senator Mi!ler's
D4O'her writes from California that the Senator
: % seriously III there are fears be may not re.
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FOREIGN MISCELLANY.
A Defeat for Mr.. Parnell In an Election of
Delegates

DUBLIN, Nov. 20-Mr. Parnell, having or
dered a reelection in Dandalk for delegates to
the national convention of Louth, because the
former delegates were in favor of Mr.. Callan for
member of Parliament, an election was held to-
night, which resulted in favor of the Calan del
egates by majorities of 2 to 10.
Mr.. OShea, who was the member for Clare in
the Parliament just dissolved, will oppose Mr.
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Parnell in the contest for member for the Ex-
change division of Liverpool
Mr.. Parnell to day issued manifesto to the
Irish voters of Great Britain. He urges them to
vote with the Conservatives in the next election.