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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-28
| Kelley, exactly as were many of our own papers
which had supported Mr.. Cleveland for the

Kelley, exactly as were many of our own papers
which had supported Mr.. Cleveland for the
presidency"
do the Austrian government seem to have
any feeling of unfriendiness toward the United
States2"
mo; was always reminded, in my inter
views with the Austrian foreign officer, OF the
fact of the frindly relations existing between
the two countries, and that it was the desire of
that government to maintain these relations with
out interruption or misunderstanding"
What harm could result if diplomatic rela-
lions should be broken off between the two
countriesT
"a suspension of diplomatic relations would
operate injuriously to our interests in this that
the Austrian government would be very likely
to give the usual twelve months notice OF
termination of the treaty. That treaty affords
the only real security We have for the protection
of Austro-A American citizens"
VINO would be the losers by an abrogation of
the treaty."
1--WE should. Austria might. first of all, as
sumo, as Germany is assuming, the doctrine,
once subject, always subject,
and. therefore on ont; the return ..u OF an an
would be arrested and imprisoned in the army
Then, by discrimination against our productions
OF which enormous quantities are used in Aus
tra, they could be driven out of the market and
they already suffer from Russian competition we
are supplying Austria with a good deal of agri-
cultural machinery and sewing machines, and
heavy duties might be imposed upon them,
amounting absolutely to prohibition"
Would it be an easy thing for the United
States to get another treatyP'
with the condition of feeling provoked by the
Kelley matter, it would be extremely difficult
This condition is not unlikely to increase until We
have another minister to Vienna l think the
appointment of minister-a prudent man, and
one who would take his position upon the basis
of entire frendness-wouldl lead Austria to re-
ciprocate at once. by appointing minister to
Washington. Indeed by understanding be-
tween the two governments each might appoint
one at the same time, and then things would
so smoothly again"
Mr.; Francis intends devoting short period to
rest and recreation, after his labors at Lisbon
and Vienna, and will probably start soon for
Florida.
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DONEY'S
HOOSiePPOet
CIGAR.
A MYSTERIOUS DEATH.
Demise of Ex-Mayor Murphy, of OMAHA
Case of Alleged Ptomaine Poisoning.

OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 27.-Patrick F. Murphy.
aged forty, ex-mayor of Omaha, died tonight,
after only few days illness, from a mysterious
malady Several members of the family were
taken peculiarly sick about week ago. Mrs.
Murphy first showed signs of sickness. She had
pains in her tSck and shoulders. She doctored
herself and became apparently we'll again. Two
days later Mr.. Murphy was affected with the
same symptoms, though not seriously at first,
but Mrs Murphy was again attacked, and two
children soon experienced similar feelings. Then
Mr. Murphy became worse. He rallied, how
ever and seemed on the way to recovery till
this morning when he taken with violent
cramps. which grew worse until this evening.
when he died. The doctors in attendance de-
clare the cause of death was ptomaine poisoning,
the result of eating chicken which had been
frozen and then allowed to become partially de-
composed. Murphy had eaten only small por-
lion of the chicken, and another member of the
family, who ate heartily, has not as yet, been
attacked Mrs. Murphy also ate very sparngly
of the chicken, and circumstances seem to point
to intentional poisoning by some one outside of
the family
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A Bill Proposing an Appropriation of $685.
100000 To Be Expended in Eight Years
What the Money May Be Used For.
People Whose Hopes We're Crushed by
the Death of Mr.. Hendricks.
Efforts to Secure New Legislation in Behal!
of Ex-Soldiers-Why Democrats Will
Oppose Elections for Postmasters.
"A Measure That May Become Law, ants
Which Calls for $4,000, 900.

"A Measure That May Become n Law, ant;
Which Calls for S66, OOC, 900.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 2Z-If Senator Blair, of
New Hampshire, made a good reputation
throughout the country in the last Congress by
championng his popular educational BILL he bids
fair in this Congress to make his name house
hold word. His BILL it is generally thought, will
become a law within the next twelve months,
and since it affects, directly or indirectly, almost
every family in the United States, it is, there
FORE of personal interest to everyone. Although
the provisions of the measure are known to close
readers of the daily press. it will be we'll for ev-
eryone to read it again. The bill appropriates
for the first year, after it comes into effect,
100000; the second year, $4,000, 900;
third year, $4OoO00O fourth year,
$l3OOo,OOO; fifth year, $ll, 900. 900; sixth
year So o00 seventh year, $780, 600; eighth
year. S., O0O.0 00-in all aggresatins 500 0OO 900,
which is to be expended in common school edu-
cation to all the children of school age in the
United States. The money is to be expended in
the States and Territories in proportion to the
persons above ten years of age who cannot
write. Separate schools for colored children are
considered in violation of the conditions of tho
BILL The instruction in the common schools,
wherein the money from the provisions of this
act shall be expended, must include reading,
writing, the English language, arithmetic,
geography, history of the United States, and
other useful branches of education. The
design Of the act is not to establish an independ-
ent system of schools, but to furnish temporary
aid for the development of schools already
established and no greater sum can be paid out
of this money to any State or Territory in any
one year than the sum expended by the State
or Territory out of its own revenue for the
maintenance of common schools, not including
the sum expended in the erection Of school
buildings. None of this money can be used for
the erection of school-h houses of any kind or for
rent of the same. To misappy any part of the
fund will operate forfeiture of the State or Terri
tory guilty of msapplication to any further APP
portionment of the money
This bill has withstood the dissection of the
principal educators of the country during the
past three or four years Mr. Blair has shown
great energy and unapproachable interest in this
measure, and has written thousands of letters
and given much time in the interest of it. The
country owes him a debt of gratitude for his
work in this direction He is one of the most
Jealous laoorers for the cause of education to
be found anywhere, and is an earest and faithful
advocate of his constituency
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Arrested After Twenty-Five Years.

SEpALrA, No., Dec 27.-James l.. Sgmond, a
brother of one of the most prominent citizens of
this (Pettis) county, was brought to the city,
last night. by detective. and turned over TO
the sheriff OF Rock Castle county, Kentucky. to
which place he will be taken to answer for a
murder committed twenty FIVE years ago. The
prisoner was arrested at his home in Trenton.
Gruniy county, where he has resided for ten
years. After committing the murder he entered
the Union army, and at the close of the war
came TO this county where he resided until his
whereabouts was discovered by detectives, when
he fled, going to Trenton. He is now an old man,
and the father of quite large family
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when Won read the dispatch. signed by Jules
Ferry, last March, imploring Bismarck's precious
aid. PAIL"
At this point Clemenceau drew paper from
his pocket, and. addressing the whole body of
Deputies, said with sheer that Henry Irving
could not surpass
Would the Chamber like to hear itr'
Yells of "Yesln .Yes!' "Read i'll" Let US
know the worst came from all parts of the
Chamber.
NJ Clemenceau slowly unfolded the docu-
ment and when the curiosity of the deputies had
been excited to the highest pitch he held it up
IN such way as to command silence Ihen
looking squarely at M. Ferry, Clemenceau said:
No; will not infict that shame upon this
Chamber and upon France'
AT this singing insult M. Ferry became rabid.
He had promised Premier Brsson that nothing
would force him to speak during the Tonquin
debate, but he had not foreseen such batting as
Clemenceau had given him. Ferry was stand
ing in the center aisle. He made a rush for the
tribune, shouting incoherently. and obviously
bent on personal violence. Four or five of his
friends grabbed his arms and coat-talls. lie
still struggled to get to the front, but he was
physically helpless. He stood in the aisle, glar-
ing at Clemenceau and shouting challenges
which were unintelligible in the surrounding
confusion. He was like Victor Hugo's Man
Who Laughs"
The scene would have been farcical if it had
not been for the terrible intensity of the chief
of defiance. Clemenceau laughed. 1t was a
hideous laugh which shocked every friend of the
fallen Premier who heard it. An old boule-
Warbler who was in the gallery muttered: That
is enough for bullet through Clemenceaus lung
some fine morning"
When Clemenceau had finished his devihsh
grin he roared at Ferry: Il accept your chal-
lenge!" Then, while Ferry was securely held,
Clemenceau read string of DISPATCHES showing
how humbly and gladly the ex Premier had ac-
copied Bismarcks prefer to exert a pressure
upon China which would compel that country to
part with Tonquin.
In another moment the Chamber was pan
demonium. Ferry was hurried out of the hall on
jump by his own friends Fully 400 deputies
rose to their feet or jumped upon chairs, shaking
their fists, yelling, hooting and kissing. The
reason why the other deputies did not join in the
tumult was that they were too afraid to stir.
Spuller sat as though glued to his seat His
face was blood!ess, and his eyes bulged out with
terror at the result of his unfortunate apos-
trOphe.
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A Widow Murdered in Her Home.

FoxBoRo, Mass, Dec. 27-Mrs. Elizabeth
Arlington, a widow, aged eighty. was murdered
early on Saturday morning Mrs. Arlington had
for long timo occupied a cottage at the corner
of Baker and Chestnut streets, where she lived
alone and was in humble circumstances Her
lifeless body was found yesterday morning, ly
ing upon the kitchen floor. The head of the
lady was covered with blood. which had flowed
from deep wounds on her face and neck. Mrs.
Arlington WAS pleasant old lady and was GEN
orally beloved by the townspeople. No motive
for the crime Is known, and there is no clew to
tho murderer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-28
pen SION LEGISLATION.
Labors OF 8. nj. Written in Behalf of the
Union Veteran Army.

Union Veteran Army.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-S. ". Written, Of
Union City. who is here for the winter as man
aser of pension legislation for tho Union Veteran
Army in the Forty ninth Congress, has just re-
turned from trip to Lawrence, Mass, where he
went to exchange views with Gen. George s.
Merrill, chairman of the G. \. II. committee on
pensions. Mr. Written has prepared very
elaborate pension bill, under direction of Sedg-
wick Post No. 50, of Union City, and as it sub
stantally embraces all the recommendations of
the G.. A. r. committee on pensions, it received
the Endorsement of the chairman, and viii no
doubt be approved by the full committee at
their meeting here next month. Mr.
Written has given the matter six months
attention, and his bill is said to be
very compete in details, and as it is a perfect
equalizer of pensions among all classes entitled,
it is said to have great deal Of merit 1t will
be introduced at an early day, and will be
pushed with great vicor 1t refers to late-war
pensioners only, and although it is intended
to be- and is, bill for genera! legislation yet it
fully covers all points set out in the several bills
which have been introduced as special hobbies.
Special notice will be given to persons interested
in its provisions in short time
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-28
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.
A Stubborn Conflict Between Limerick Civil
ianS and the Police.

STUBBORN Conflict Eetween L1mer1cS GIVE
ians and the Police.
DUBLIN, Dec 27.-An example Of the increas-
ing irritation manifested itself yesterday when a
house in CreogA lane, Limerick. occupied by a
man named Blake, was beseiged by his political
opponents. The assault seems to have been ex
pected, and the friends of Blake were not slow in
coming to his aid. They Immediately engaged
in a desperate conflict with the besieging party.
Women as we'll as men, took sides, aud sticks,
stones, guns and pistols were handled with saw
age earnestness. 1t was fully two hours before
the police who were called upon to dispense the
crowds and arrest the rioters. succeeded in Sc
curing order. At least twenty persons, in
clu ling several women, were dangerously
wounded in the battle. The police were not at
first able to command the peace. and were rein
forced, and with their augmented strength sue
ceeded in making large number Of arrests.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-28
DISAPPOINTED OFFlCE-SEEKERS.
People Whose Hopes Were Blasted by the
Death Of MIR. Hendricks.


Death of MIR. Hendricks.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WAsHINGToN, Dec. 27.-It has developed dur
ing the last two or three days that among the
army of men whom the late Vice president had
on his list for appointments were ten or twelve
very poor and deserving persons. They are now
in this city, and have been here since the early
part of last summer They were the personal
friends of Mr.. Hendricks most of them have
families at their homes in destitute circum-
stances, and pitiable tales told of them. Sub
scrptions have been taken up or private purses
made to pay their expenes home. One
poor old fellow. speaking of his
disappointment on account of the death Of
Mr.. Hendricks, wept copiousy this afternoon,
and said that had his friend lived he would have
been provided for; now, however, he would have
to get home through tho charity of the people
here and spend his days in begeary. Whether
Mr. Hendricks believed he could get positions
for all these people or whether there was dis
appointment in store for them when his death
was not anticipated, is not known; but true it is
that number of Office seekers feel his loss very
keenly
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-28
The Boycotted Packet Company.

Cork, Dec 27.-All efforts to harmonic the
differences between the Cork Steam
packet Company and the le-dealers'
Association have failed The disagreement
between the representatives Of the
two bodies on the 23d eliminated in meeting in
this city, to day, of the cattle dealers, during
which a strong protest was made against the ac-
ton of the steamboat company. considerable
amount of capital was represented at the meet
ing, and resolutions were adopted favoring the
organization of opposition packet company.
1t was also decided to Immediately issue pros
pectus with that view.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-28
Postoffice Clerk Arrested

Dies MONIES Ia, Dec. 27-Wi!liam West,
chief distributing clerk in the postofice, was ar
rested here to-day. Early in November two
registered letters containing large sums of
money were rifled, and their contents abstract
ed. 1t was supposed that the theft was COM
mitted by one of three postal clerks on the Rock
Island road, or else by one or two of the Des
Mones force. Yesterday it was believed that
West had hand in it, and he was tested with
several decoys two of which he opened. The
money was found on his person. and a full con-
fession followed. West belongs to an excellent
family.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-28
A SCENE IN THE FRENCH CHAMBER
How Clemenceau Reused the Wrath of Ex-
Premier Ferry.

Premier Ferry.
Ca BILE Special.
NJ. Clemenceau was proceeding, in fervid aud
imprisoned tones, to denounce the government
for sacrificing French honor by interpolating
bogus sections in the Madagascar treaty, when
poor NJ. Spuller, who is the incarnation of Ger
man prose- could contain himself no longer and
rushed up the aisle, yelling:
''Honorl No! That is vain word for the
French nation!'
NJ. Clemenceau fercely retorted: "If your
honor is wounded, it has felt a sting before. I"
Then, turning Spuller's only weapon back upon
the sender, NJ. Clemenceau shouted: How
your consumptive honor must have suffered
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-28
sl1irmish Between servians and BuIg

Skirmish Between Servians and BuIsarians.
SOFIA, Dec 2L-Servian troops to-day made
an attack upon Bulgarian frontier village, and
were twice rcpulsed. Three Bulgarian soldiers
We're wounded in tie engagement. The Bull
garian government will send note to the pow
protesting against Seryias violation of the
treaty of armiStice.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-28
Rag Warehouse Burned.

ST Louis, Dec 27.-Fire, this morning in a
FIVE story rag warehouse, owned by Philip ia
cobs & Son, totally destroyed the building and
adjoining building, occupied by the Connecticut
Mutual Fire Insurance Company was damaged
to the amount of $780,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-28
Presidency of the French Republic.

PARIS, Dec. 27-Premier Brisson declines to
compete for the presidency. He urges the Re-
publicans to vote soiidly for NJ. Grevy. At
meeting of the Right, to-day, it decided to
abstain from voting if NJ Grevy should be the
only candidate. If the Republicans nominate
any other candidate, the Right will also put up "a
candidate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-28
Another Billiard Contest.

CHICAGO, Dec. 27.-Vignaux and Schaefer
signed papers, last night to play a match game
In New York. within twenty to forty days from
date. the match to be 3, 900 points, TO be played
on FIVE consecutive nights, and for s., 500 each.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-28
ELECTION OF PosTMAsTERs.

Commissioner Edgerton Tells Why the De-
mocracy VIII Oppose the Proposition.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Dec 2Z-'I do not think the
proposition of Representative Matson. of Indi.
ana, to elect postmasters by q popular vote Of
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-11-19
THE oBELIsK ON CENTRAL PARK.
How the work of Protecting 1t /. Done.

The work on the obelisk did not
make rapid progress yesterday. The
heavy rain on Saturday and Sunday
saturated the open pores of the sur
/ face. and the sky was so full of clouds
yesterday that the stone did not dry
out rapidly. In the afternoon six men
| began work. Three charcoal furnaces
aIe held close to the surface of the
stone until it is heated by the glowing
Goals. In the deep recesses that are
| formed by the carved characters it is
necessary to make use of blOw-pipe
to direct the flame within the inches.
While the stcne is still hot the liquid
parafine is applied. 1t is absorbed
quickly at first and the application is
continued until the absorption ceases.
By that time the paratine has penetrat-
ed to the cooler depths of the stone
and it hardens and fills the pores. The
depth to which it penetrates is over an
inch. About One-third of the surface
from the apex of the mOnOlith had been
covered with parafine last night and it
is believed that the whole work will
be finished this week. The portion
that has been treated stood out in dark
contrast to the remainder of the stone.
The scaffold had been removed from
the upper part and the hierOglyphics
were marked and clear, on the eastern
side of the shaft, looking at short
distance as if only just carved. The
loose fragments of the surface have
been all removed and a large quantity
of these pieces has been collected. VS.
itOrs to the park who watched from a
distance the work on the obelisk went
away happy if they received small
fragments of the stone as mementOes.
In one or two places where there were
scales several feet long, the park COM
missioners determined not to remove
them. These places were covered with
the waterproof material, and III few
years when the loose stone crumbles a
fresh coating will be applied there.
Several deep crevices were filled with
IA thin cement and that covered with
parafne. These crevices were first
cleansed with knife and many chry
salides and animal and vegetable
germs were found in them. Among
the theories that have been advanced
to account for the rapid disintegratiOn
of the west side of the Obelisk is one
suggested by one of the visitors, name
ly, that the shaft has been exposed to
severe heat at some period. Before
the mOnOlith was taken to Alexandria,
2000 years ago, it stood before one of
the ancient temples ia HeliOpOlis. The
city was burned by Cambyses, the Per-
sian cOnquerOr, though afterward re-
stored. The Obelisk, it is thought, may
have suffered from this cOntiagratiOn,
as the dry climate of Egypt would pre-
vent rapid decay of the stone. II n.
Y Tribune
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-11-19
SQUEBS.

Canon Farrar called Boston ''tht
Athens of America" which, of course
immensely pleased his audience. But
then, we all know what an arch dea-
con he is Lowell Courier.
The Yonkers Gazette says: "Tht
fashionable pastime the coming win
ter will be the decoration of pottery
| This is no new thing. Pugilists have
long been in the habit of decorating
mugs Boston Courier.
That part of TennysOn's new poem
which speaks of something as being
SWALLOWED in vastness, lost in silence
drowned in the depths of meaning
less past, us now taken to be whack at
the mugwumps.-L Louisville Courier
Journal.
The athleticism of these times is not
always conducive to the smooth run
ming of the household. 81 muse hurry
home," said Mrs. De Peyster to Mrs.
De JOghns the other morning. "Regi-
nald has been riding his bicycle again
''Indeed, and did he break record ??
|'Oh, no, but he broke his other leg.
He has only one whole limb now, and
that is the middle finger on his left
hand. y Hartford Post.
De Camera, who is an amateur pho
tographer: "Really Miss Eveline,
should so delight to try you by the
new dry-plate process" Miss Eveline,
who has "A healthy appetite "Why,
Mr.. De Camera, it would do you no
good. No. indeed, no dry plate for
know" "But you don't comprehend.
| fO fol- AL
par Tableau. He had to take her,
appetite and ALL Hartford Post.
The students of the university of
Texas are always playing some game
on the professors. Old Prof. Gasaway
is generally selected as the target
About 3 o'clock in the morning one
night last week, he was disturbed by
the ringing of his door bell. Hastily
envelOping his figure in a dressing
gown he threw open window and
sticking out his head he asked what
was the cause of the disturbance. "The
burglars are bad, and we only wanted
to tell you that one of your windows
is open" (Which one?" he asked
anxiOusly. "The one you have got
your head stuck out of, professor :" re-
piled the students in chorus.
An old lady read a paragraph in
some one of the papers the other day
describing how a grindstone burst in IA
saw-mill and killed four men. She
happened to remember that there was
n small grindstOne down in her cellar,
leaning against the wall; so she went
out and got an accident insurance pol
icy and then, summOning her servant,
and holding n pie board in front of her
face would not be injured, had the
stone taken into the road, where "a
pals of water were thrown over it, and
a stick was stuck in the hole bearing "a
placard marked Dangerous" She
says it is a mercy the whole house was
not blown to pieces 10y the thing be-
fore this.