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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22
THE PERSIAN MISSION.
why an Indiana Man Should Not BE Asked
to Accept the Place.

why an Indiana Man Should Not BE Asked
to Accept the Place.
Washington Special.
II tell you it doesn't look right" said an In
diana man this morning, Ito ask Judge Hanna
to represent this government in a country where
the people ride about in sedan chairs. How
would Judge Hanna look now, sailing along the
mountains in chart 1t isn't dignifed, and
doesn't become State which gave you your
President in 1876 and in 1884 That isn't all 1t
just costs 800 for the transportation of each
adult from New York to Persia, and $3.50 for
every child Therefore, the Judge would be re-
otaired to pay 81 500 of his own money to reach
his mission, and a similar amount 20 return, or
sne years salary Ii he should want to come
home to vote it would require a special appro-
priation by the Indiana Legislature and he
would have TO start about Christmas in order to
reach Indiana on time Call you this remem-
bering of your friendsW
"Will Judge Hanna accept the appointments
81 don't know lie has toe much respect for
Secretary Bayard, too much regard for President
Cleveland to manifest any other feeling than
that Of calm deliboration over the honcrs ex-
tended. But do you know" suddenly asked the
Indiana man, in a voice tremulous with emotion,
''do you know why we have minister resident
and consul general at Persial For no other rea-
son than to stand guard over the missionaries.
Think what figure Judge Hanna would cut In
hat particular line of diplomacy I've been in
yestigating the history of that mission, and find
Il was established when Minister Foster. now
representing this government in Spain, was
minister TO Russia. and the debates in Congress
sllege it was for no other reason than to
have protectorate for missionaries If
you can imagine anything more ludierous
than al Indiana man-stout. healthy and worldly
minded-being carried in chair over the mount
aims Of Persia, and sitting down In the hot
streets Of Tehefan as n companion of devout
churchmen for four solid years, you must have
an extensive Imagination
But an Ohio gentleman accepted the honor,
and Is yet holding the trust
What Of thati Did you ever hear Of an Office
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22
Patents for Indiana Inventors.

Special to the Indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON April 2l.-The following pat
ents were issued to Indianians to-day:
Lorretto Cory, Shelbyville. waterproof gar
ment; Jacob Ella, Indianapolis, spark arrester;
Jefferson H. Gorgiver, Columbia City, stove.
pipe thimble; John Goodnough, Indianapolis,
cu.tivator spring; Micajah G.. Henley Rich.
mond, roller skate; James Mccormick, Prince.
ton, sash holder; VIM. Nevlin, Attiea, assignor
Of one-half to j. s. Warwick, Lafayette, wheel
pillow; George Potts. indianapolis, file table; Hen
ry L. Spiegel, Indianapolis, assignor TO r. w.
Mix, New Britain, Conn. case for locks; VIM.
w. Wallace. assignor to Wallace Manufacturing
Company, Frankfort, clay-crushing machine (re-
issuel
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22
Improved Order of Heptasophs.

.PITTsBURG. April 2l.-The seventh annual
convention of the supreme concave of the I'm
proved Order of Heptasophs met in this city at
o'clock this AFTERNOON. Supreme Archon Hon.
John w. Newlin, of New Jersey, called the
meeting to order, and 125 delegates, from New
York, Pennsylvania Maryland, New Jersey,
Virginia, Kentucky Ohio and Delaware,
answered the rollcall. The session was taken
up entirely with the reading of the annual re-
ports of the supreme officers, after which ad-
journment was taken until tomorrow The
convention will adjourn finally on Friday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22

Georgians now in Che city, for the privilege of
postponing his decision until May TO- They re-
piled that they would await his pleasure, The
President assured the committee that he was
anxious to make the visit. and would do SO if the
state of public business permitted.
1t will cost Hon. Bayless w. Hanna, the new
minister to Persia. nearly So 600 for transpcrta-
ton for himself and family to reach the capital
of that empire
The Comptroller of the Currency to-day au
thorized the Abilene National Bank, of Abb
lene, Tex, to begin business with capital of
S10O 600
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22

Continuation of the Trouble Growing Out of
the Suppression of Newspaper.
CAIRO, April 2l-France to-day notified Nubar
Pasha, the Foreign Minister, that his reply to
Frances demand for rehabilitation of the
Bosphore Egyptien, in which he shifted the
responsibility upon the Porte, was unsatisfactory,
and gave him until o'clock this afternoon to
furnish satisfactory answer. Nubar Pasha at
replied that the Porte approved Egypt's
action in suppressing the paper that he was
communicating with England ON the subject,
and asked for short extension of the time to be
allowed him in which to furnish his answer
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22
ION, wad some power the giftie gle us.
To see ourselves as ithers see us'

many we see with pain written on every feature.
who have been suffering for months from fernale
weakness, and who could easily cure themselves
by the use of DIR. Pierce's ''Favorite Prescrip-
tion,' to be found at any drug store. This reme-
dy is specific for weak backs, nervous or neu-
ralgic pains, and all all that class of diseases
known us female complaints Illustrated
large treatise on diseases of women, with most
successful courses of self treatment, sent for
three-letter stamps. Address, Worlds DISPENSE
ry Medical Association, Buffalo. n. Y.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22
The Great Seal Not Right.

WASHINGTON, April 2l.-The government of
the United States is about to have a new great
seal. Strange as il may seem, it has been dis
covered that the seal in use since the foundation
of the government is not designed in accordance
with the law which directed its construction. 1t
is faulty III several respects notably in the num-
Der Of arrows in the claw of the eagle, also in
the shield, and in other respects. The new seal
is to correspond in every particular with the
statute
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22

that an Ohio Republican wouldn't accept That
doesn't argue anything. for an Indiana Democrat
is a totally different sort of being. We don't
want the earth but that Persian mission should
be well wrapped up and tied with blue string"
The friends of Judge Hanna are now endeayor-
ing TO have him decline the nomination, but the
was meant as an honor and he is quite loath to
sever his kindly relations with the admiHisrra-
ton by declining The mission to Persia is now
Aeld by its original occupant Dir Benjamin, of
Ohio
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22
Cable Notes.

Mr.. Taft, the American minister to Russia,
who has been i'll for some time, is now con-
valescent.
Ten thousand Sunday school children in a
procession, with banners and music, marched out
to Phoenix Park, Dublin, yesterday, and pre-
sented an address to the Prince and Princess Of
Wales
It is announced that the correspondence of
Richard Wagner, which has been edited by Herr
Kastner, will appear in print some time in May.
The correspondence comprises the period of
Wagners life from 1880 to 1883.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22

PrTTsBuRG, Pa, April PA few days ago
the announcement of the secession of the Wheel
ing uailers from the Analgamated Association
of Iron and Steel-workers was made. 1t was
deemed merely local disafection, but now it is
reported on what is considered good authority
that the representatives of 1,500 Pittsburg fin
ishers met in this city on the 18th inst and
completed the groundwork of new association.
This will be run independently of the Amalga-
mated Association, ard may eventually result
in its complete disruption. The officers of the
Amalgamated Association say they know moth
ing Of the new movement
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Apri. Glowing to the
failure of Congress to appropriate the necessary
funds, the business Of the United States courts
of this district must close, and United States
Washington to consult with the judges and
district attorney to arrange the business of the
courts so that no expense to the government will
be incurred
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22
The Presidents First redemption.

WASHINGTON, April 2L-President Cleveland
held his first reception at the White House to-
night. The attendance was larger than at any
public reception at the executive man
sion for many years. The President
received in the East Room, and was
accompanied by the members Of the
Cabinet and the ladies of their families. From
9 to III o'clock constant stream of callers
poured in and tof theWhite House, the attend
ance being estimated at about 5, 900. The in
terror of the house was beautifully decorated
and the Marine Band furnished the music.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS by the President.

WASHINGTON, April 21-The President to-day
appointed Orlando w. Powers to be associate
justice Of the Supreme Court of the Territory of
Utah; Christian nj. Siebert, Of New York, to be
secretary Of the legation of the United States at
Chill He also appointed the following post
masters. Francis H. Householder, at Mobiles
vile, Ind; Nelson Bruett at Jefferson. Wis;
James s. Catherwood at Hoopston, Ill; George
M. Houston, at Harrisonville, Mo.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22
Serious Illness of well-Known Actress.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, April 21.--Owing to the
severe illness of the wife of the tragedian, W. E.
Sheridan, caused by blood poisoning, the winter
season OF the Sheridan Davenport combination,
announced to terminate May 2, at Omaha,
abruptly terminated hare to-day for the above
cause Mrs. Sheridan. who is better known as
Louise Davenport, isnsarly blind, and will be
taken to Chhago for treatment at once Mr..
Sheridan has sent his company home in good
ahana
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22

CUMBERLAND, Nd, April 2l.-William e
Hartman, one of the leading business men o
Homecoming, Md. is under arrest on charge 0
arson, after having been duly presented by tn
grand jury He is charged with having set fir
to his store on March p, which resulted in tn
burning of six buildings and loss of $40, 00C
Hartman's loss was estimated at So, 00O and hi
insurance was s., 600.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22
THE Isoomers Give up the Fight.

ARKANSAS Cry, Kan. April 2l.--Captain
Couch arrived from Washington list night and
council was held in the camp today,
at which committee appointed to devise
a plan of action. This committee has decided to
recommend that the members dispense tempo
rarily, and return to their homes 1t is expected
the camp will be broken up within the present
week.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22

LITrLE RoUIi, Ark, April 2l.-In the United
States Circuit Court. before Judges Brewer and
uaawe Je s,; wash;sston Oh aae 1ep art
against Logan A. Roots John d. Adams J. d.
Chichester, and Others for STA, 900, alleged to
have been overpaid In the famous star-route
contracts several years ago. This is one Of
numerous suits % DO brought IN different States
against contractors
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22
The Rival SIahdis.

DoNGoLA, April Pit is reported here that
the rival Mahdis have met in battle, and that
the original Mahdi was defeated, losing two gov
errors. Obeid, it is also reported, has been
plundered and burned
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22
King Leopold and tho Congo State.

BRUssELs, April 2l.-King Leopold sent
to-day letter to the Belgian Chamber Of Dep
uties asking for authority to assume the title of
sovereign of the Congo State. In this letter
King Leopold assures the Chamber that Belgium
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22
Cunningham and Burton Indicted.

LONDON, April 21.-The grand jury this after
noon returned true bills against Cunningham
and Burton for treason felony, and also com
affair
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22

will not be asked to support any financial or
military charges on account of the Congo State
because of his relation to it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22
ME. Frelinghuysen,s ConG.tion.

NEWARK, April 21.-Mr. Frelinghuysen's con-
diton has not changed materially since last
night He is quite unconscious, takes very 1T
tie nourishment and is gradually losing strength
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22
Two Brick Blocks and Hotel Burned.

CAssoroLIs Mich, April 2l.-At tnidAights
last night, fire broke out in Bailey 6 Sons dry
goods store, and totally destroyed two brick
blocks and hotol. Loss, $4,000; no insurance
on buildings. Bailey's goods were insured for
~ D0O
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22
Steamships News.

NEW YORK, April l.-Arrived-Suevia, from
Hamburg.
LONDON, April 21.--The steamer Waeslands,
from New York, for Antwerp, passed Scilly
islands,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22

Probability that RUSSELL II. Harrison Will
Retain His Place for a Time.

Probability that Russell Is. Harrison Will
Retain His Place for a Time.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, April 21.-Senator Voorhees,,
ex-senator Mcdonald, Vice president Hendricks
and other members of the Indiana Democratic
contingent, have combined to secure the scalp
of Russell B. Harrison, United States Assayer
at Helena, Mont. The Indiana men are endeav-
oring to secure the appointment Of man
named Brayden, who resides in this city, but
who was formerly of Indiana. Harrison, the
present incumbent is a son Of Senator Harrison,
of Indiana, and son-:n law of ex Senator Saun-
ders, Of Nebraska. He desires to retain his
place, and has secured the Endorsement of nearly
all the bankers in Montana. 1t is said that he
has more powerful ally, and one that is CLOSE
to the throne, u in Wilson S. Bissen, Of Buffalo,
President Cleveland's former law partner. The
story is that on his recent visit Mr.. Bissell made
an appeal in Harrison's behalf, and that in con-
sequence Brayden will not be appointed just
yet.
Powers of the Commissioners OF Agriculture.
WASHINGTON, April 2l.-The First Comptrol-
Ter of the Treasury has given an opinion to the
Commissioner Of Agriculture in regard to his
authority under the appropriation for "such
disinfection and quarantine measures as may be
necessary to prevent the spread of the disease
tpleuro-pneumonial from OF tate or Territory
to another." Under the bill 1vr establishment of
a Bureau of Animal Industries. the Comptroller
holds that the power of the Commissioner is
broad and unlimited as to the means to be used
by him to carry out the disinfection and Quaran-
tine, and that he can cause such investigation as
he deems proper and use such means as he may
He says the slaughter Of infected animals may
be ordered if it is deemed best, and any other
means employed that do not exceed the limits Of
the appropriation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22

New York sun.
In Mr.. Storey's day the Chicago Times was
sometimes malicious. but almost always smart.
Who in thunder runs the Times nows
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-14
WOMAN SUFFRAGfSTS AND Pro
ITTRTTTI,N

one Of the planks in the Massachusetts,
Prohibitionists' platform reads as fol-
lows.
"Women having interests TO be pro.
noted and rights to be protected, and
having ability for the discharge Of pollti-
cal duties, should have the same right to
vote and to be voted for as is accorded to
men,
The Massachusetts Prohibtionlsts are
on the trail Of a great truth, though they
do not pursue il with ardor. If women
could vote, how long would 1t be until
prohibition would be UNIVERSAL Not any
less time than it would take to prepare
and submit to popular ratification con
stltutional amendment making whisky
selling and its manufacture Illegal
II the Prohibitlonists were wise they
would make an alliance with the Woman
Suffragists and work for the enfranGhisc-
ment of woman. That once secured, the
speedy triumph Of the cause of prohibit
ton would follow.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-14
TIE CHINESE MIST 90.

II seems TO be the prevailing opinion,
ON the Pacihc slope, so far as we can as
certain by the comments made upon the
recent Chinese massacre in Wyoming,
that IT is bat the beginning Of what prom
iscs to be serious trouble among the
races. The restriction act has not ac-
complished what 1t was designed to-.
There are as many Chinese coming into
the country now as before the law went
into effect. In san Francisco the lines
are not drawn between the two political
parties, but the man who runs on an in
dependent antl-Chinose platform is pretty
sure to get elected There are ut present
10000 Chinese in the heart Of San Fran
cisco; there are also an immense number
OF idle men in the city, condition no
doubt due to the presence OF so many
of these Acknowledged heather. Now it
Is all well enough for the quasi
morallsts In the Eastern states to talk
much about the injustice of shutting
the Chinese out. But the stern facts are
that, setting aside the circumstances
that they do not assimllatc with our
race-and heaven help us il they did
they add nothing to the prosperity, hap
pincss, or material or moral welfare of
the country, while no intelligent person
Will deny that they IRE positive injury
to the communities where they are
found in large numbers. Those who
have lived In California say that lack of
is the only moral law which
governs them there, and that they would
commit all sorts of outragcs if they
could Not another one should be al
lowed to set his foot upon our shores.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-14

ACCORDING TO an Italian prophet by
the mellliuous name of Leonardo Aren-
tho, the end OF the world has been dca-
nitely arranged to take place in next No
yembcr. The following Is the official
programme First day--Thc sea viii
overflow Second day-Thc water will
penetrate the soil, Third day-Death of
fresh-water fish, Fourth day-Death of
sea animals, Fifth day Death OF the
birds. sixth day-,-Fal of houses and
buildings. seventh day Fall OF the
rocks, Eighth day Earthquake. Ninth
day--Fall of the mountains. Tenth day
Men become dumb, Eleventh day
The graves VIII open. Twelfth day Rain
OF stars. Thirteenth Death of all
mankind. Fourteenth Destruction
of heavens and earth by, fire, Fifteenth
day--Gencral resurrection and last iudg-
meut.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-14
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supporters Of the law, instead OF being
forced into conspiracy for cvadIng and
violating the law, as Is the case where
prohibition r. attempted TO be enforced.
Since the positive demonstration we
have just seen Of the impossibility Of
prohibition in Texas, it is very likely that
the next move viii be in favor Of high
license as compromise between the
more temperate of the pr jhibitionists and
the antl-prohibitionists. Henry Ward
Beecher has a proper conception Of
the probabilities OF the question,
and sums it Up in his epigram-
matte style: absolute prohibition is an
absolute imposslbillty. High license is
possible, feasible and equitable. The
moral sense of the community will sUs-
tain the demand. The result will he
greater protection from the evil of liquor
selling than any other method that can
be enforced.u
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-14
NExT MOVE AGAINST WHISKY

y I
The succession OF defeats sustained by
the prohlbltionlsts in Texas indicates
clearly that people are not ready for pro.
hibition. That method of dealing with
the whisky problem does not solve it.
Another plan must be resorted to, If the
moral element would curb, while they
cannot repress, the evils of the whisky
traffic.
wise men, when they cannot gain their
object at once, accept a compromise that
viii give them half of their demands,
while leaving room for the final triumph
OF their full principles. If the prohibit
tioniSts are thus wise, they will be con-
tent with imposing a restriction upon the
sale of whisky that will limit consump-
ton and thus mcasurably lessen its evils.
Experience has demonstrated that the
most successful way of dealing with
whisky by the state is the high-liccnse
system now In vogue In several states.
and which so far is yielding satisfactory
results 1t has been tried for three years
IN Missouri and stands in higher favor
now than when II was an experiment. IL
suits both parties, the prohibltlonlsts be-
cause II dimlnishcS the number and power
OF the whisky dealers, and anti-prohibi.
tionlsts because II gives them license to
follow their business under salutary re-
strictlons aud puts the retail business in
the hands of reputable men.
The law In Missouri, where II has
been found to operate satisfactorily, i'm.
poses state and county license
of $3.50 or Sll00 year, the
figure TO be fixed by the county courts
at their discretion. The law was amend
ed by the legislature last winter, by abol-
ishing wine and beer license, thus com.
polling all who deal in Intoxicating
liquors TO take regular dram-shop
license. In addition to the state and
county license OF $3.50 or SIl0O, the city
or town may impose any tax It chooses,
and may put the license at such figure
as to make any saloon impossible, Thus
enforcing practical prohibition. The
operation of the law has been signally
beneficial to the state by Increasing the
receipts from liquor dealers, and to SO.
ciety by reducing the number of whisky
shops, the lower and more dlsreputal /
resorts being wceded out.
We are not in posscssie- OF the exact
figures, but we are "normed that while
fully one-thlrd 81 the saloons have been
closed, those remaining in operation have
paih so the state double the amount re.
csNed before high license was inaugu.
rated. In most OF the villages and county 1
towns, not more than one saloon can lind /
business enough to pay tax which az
yregates about $1,000 a year, The others .
are forced to close up,and It Is to the inter, 1
'st OF the saloon that survives to see that
ihe law is enforced and that no Surreptl- .
.ious sales are made by others that are
unable 70 pay the license fee. By this
means saloou-kcepers are converted into