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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23
A FRIEND OF M,DoNALD,
Who Makes Himself Solid with the President
and Airs His Opinions.


and Airs His Opinions.
Special to the INDIANAPOLIS Journal.
WAsHINGToN, May 22-Mr. D. D. Dykeman,
of Logansport, accompanied Judge Lowry in a
call upon the President to-day Mr. Dykeman
informed the President that he desired no office
whatsoever, and his only wish was that in Sc
lecting his appointees in Indiana, Mr.. Cleveland
would pick out the very best men. The Presi
dent informed Mr.. Dykeman that he was de-
lighted and surprised to meet an Indiana man
who had no request to make and assured him
that he would endeavor to select the very best
men for federal offices. He said that
he desired the advice of disinterested
men, who had the party interests at
ment He added that he would be glad to hear
from Mr.. Dykeman, whenever he felt called
upon to make suggestion for the benefit of tn
party.
The Journal correspondent asked Mr.. Dyke
man this afternoon the object of his visit here.
He replied, II simply came to meet Mr.. Nc
Donald who arrived to-day. shall leave for
home tomorrow ''How did the President inn
press your II am convinced that he is man
who intends to do right, but do not think he is
a great man. Manning is the great mind
of the Cabinet, in my estimation. He is perfect
lion among men, and he would make an excellent
President think"
''Are you entirely satisfied with Cleveland's
Administrations
Yes The only fault that can be found with
it is that he is moving too slow. To be sure, he
has a crowd around him, eager for preferment,
and he must naturally consider his steps before
he takes them; but he is creating dissatisfaction
among the rank and file of the party by his OK
cessive deliberation and the result will be luke
warming"
''It is said that Governor Gray came here to
secure Hendricks support for the senatorship.
What is your opinion of the deal9"
'It will do Gray no good. He can't get there.
l helped to defeat him for Governor once and
was against him last fall put saw it was no use,
and gave it up. But shall fight his senatorial
aspirations, aud believe can do something.
am friend of Mcdonald"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23
Cable Notes.

The House of Commons has adjourned until
the 4th of june
The British troops have evacuated Otao and
returned to Suakim.
La Repubique Francaise, of Paris says
reputed son of Mana Sahib is an officer in tho
Russian army, and is treated with princely
honors.
The number of deaths from typhoid fever
among the Italian troops at Massowah is increas
ing. The recall of the expedition is urged by
the Italian press.
In the election in County Antrim, Ireland, to
fill the vacancy in Parliament caused by the
death of James Chaine, Conservative, Liberal
was elected, defeating O'Neill.
The outbreak of cholera at Marseilles creates
much alarm. All the newspapers are taking up
the question vigorously. The report of cholera
at Durham is quite unfounded.
Sir Charles Dixie, president of the local gov
ernment board, has gone to Dublin to attend the
meeting of a commission for housing the poor.
He will be the guest of Earl Spencer the Vice
roy of Ireland.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23
BUSINESS AND LABOR.
The Manufacturers and Workmen Still Nego-
tiating at Pittsburg.

The Manufacturers and Workmen Still Nego-
tiating at Pittsburg
PITTsBURG, May 22.-The iron manufacturers
and workmen are in session this afternoon, con-
sidering the new scale proposition of the Anal
gamated Association. The manufacturers claim
that it does not make uniform reduction for all
classes of labor. 1t is believed, however that it
averts all danger of general strike, as a number
of mills, including Carnegie's, will continue to
the other mill owners decide to do This being
the case, the manufacturers will be weakened
from the start if they decide to enter into con-
test. The Amagamated men are in good cheer,
and are strong in the belief that their last propo.
sition will be accepted
The conference of iron manufacturers and
workmen adjourned tonight at IL o'clock, to
meet again tomorrow morning, no definite con-
clusion having been reached.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23
GOVERNOR GRAY.
He IndOrses Cleveand's Democracy, and Says
All VIII Be Right Bye and Bye.

He Indorses Clevelands Democracy, and Says
All VIII Be Right Bye and Bye.
Washington Special
Governor Gray and Senator Voorhees,, of In
diana, called upon the President to-day. and met
with cordial reception. The President ex-
pressed himself as exceedingly pleased to meet
the Democratic Governor of Indiana. and COM
plimented him on the gallant race made by him
and the party last fall Governor Gray, IN
speaking of mis- visit, said to your correspondent
this evening:
II have not shadow of doubt AS to the Presi-
dents Democracy. He is all right, and intends
to do right by his party friends. The Democrats
should not expect him to revolutionize the gov
ernment Immediately. 1t takes time and wisdom
to make important changes and at the same time
not disturb the harmony and system which char
acterizes the rnnning of government like ours.
The people should remember that things are diff
ferent now from what they were in 1861. when
the Republicans took the government from the
Democrats. Then the great question of the war
was up, and nearly all OF the civilservice force
of the government sympathized with the ad
ministraton in its declarations to suppress the
rebellion The result of this was that party
lines in the North were not drawn, and only in
rare instances were changes necessary. Then
again the whole civil force of the country had to
be largely increased These things should be
remembered by Democrats. l feel satisfied in
ernment will be practically in the hands of
Democrats. Mr. Cleveland will make changes
in all important civil positions as as he can
do so with safety and prudence had no diff
Guilty in cleaning out the Republican office hold
ers in Indiana and putting Democrats in their
place, for there were very few left to clean out
after the people got through with them ut the
polls in November and experienced no trouble
in finding good men of my own party faith to
take their places. But still I have only about
gotten through with the job, and the President
has, in the same time, turned out fifty Republi-
cans where had one. The time consumed is
not simply the act of writing commission, but
it is hearing the claims of the applicants and
their friends. One half of all the Presidents
time is devoted to that duty"
Governor Gray will call on the President
again tomorrow and leave for home Saturday.
Special to Cincinnati Enquirer.
Hon. Isaac p Gray, Governor OF Indiana, ar
rived at Willard's last night in pursuance of an
intention he has for some time cherished. of
paying his respects to President Cleveland.
Unfortunately he was taken quite sick soon after
his arrival. and last night was confined so his
room. His plan, if not thwarted by his indispo-
siton, will be to remain for several days in this
city and then briefly visit Philadelphia and New
York
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23
Forest Fires in PENNSYLVANIA.

EAsToN, Pa May 22,<Mountain fires have
been burning for week, north of Stroudsburg
and in the vicinity of Bushkill great deal of
territory has been burned over Great damage
has been done to the farmers as well as to
the timber interest A forest fire has
been raging between Bangor and Penn-Argyle
The fires on the Blue mountains, in the vicinity
of Danielsvllle. Northampton county, which
were partly subdued two weeks ago by rain
storm, have broken out afresh, and are spread
ing rapidly. The forests are very dry, and, un-
less rain comes soon, a great deal of valuable
timber will. be destroyed. After sundown, the
fires at each of the places mentioned, resemble
huge torchlighL nrocessions.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23
PosToFFICE DEPARTMENT.
Warning to Delinquent tPOstmasters-Renew
al of Bonds.

Warning to Delinquent tPOstmasters-Renew-
al of Bonds.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-The chief Postoffice
Inspector to-day addressed the following letter
to a postoffce inspector concerning the insttu-
ton of criminal proceedings for violation Of the
postal laws:
''Sir-I am in receipt of yours of the 18th
inst, the substance Of which is request to be
informed as to what course the department de-
sired pursued in cases where employees in the
postal service are found violating the law, aud
more especially as to the proper course to pur-
sue where it is discovered that postmasters are
found to be short in their accounts by reason of
use of postal or money order funds for private
purposes. In reply, 1 have to inform
you that your communication has been sub
mitted to the Postmaster general, who directs
me TO say that il the future, all parties discov
cred by an inspector violating the law, the facts
must be communicated to the United States
district attorney for the district in which the
offense was committed with view to the i'm
mediate prosecution of the offenders, and in all
cases the inspector shall be guided by the ad-
vice of the district attorney. Postmasters and
others intrusted with the moneys of the depart
ment know, or if they do not they
are unfit to hold any position, that
to use the department funds for
private purposes is. under any circumstances
criminal offense and in every instance when it is
ascertained that the funds have been so used,
prosecution should at once follow and all the facts
should be Immediately reported, with a view to
the prompt removal of the offender Ii is no part
Of the duty of an inspector to determine whether
an offender should be prosecuted 1t is sufficient
for him to know that an offense against the pos-
tai laws has been committed, and his duty to
take the proper steps to bring the offender to
justice"
The Postmaster general has issued the follow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23

The Reason for Poundmaker's Overtures.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, May pa Battleford dis
patch, May q, says At sunset tonight Father
Cochin and twenty FIVE other prisoners, bearing
a white flag, arrived from Pound
makers camp with letter asking upon
what terms a surrender will be accepted.
He wants reply in two days
He also sends mess engers with similar letters
to General Middleton. This action was caused
by the arrival of four half breeds, who reported
the capture of Riel The news Gre
atcd CONSERVATION in the Indian camp,
the braves are hiding their rifles and remoy-
ing their war-paint. A council was held,
and the result was decision to send in the
priest and prisoners. It seems Poundmaker was
on his way to join Riel when he met the half
breed scouts. The letter was written at Pound
makers dictation by Jefferson, the schoolmaster
on the reserve. The prisoners sent in with
Father Cochin include twenty teamsters,
captured in the Eagle Hills, Fontaine,
the captured scout, Bremner and Say
ers, of Bresaylor's settlement, and two women
in male attire Twenty one women and
children from Bresaylors settlement are held as
hostages. The teamsters say they were we'll
treated by the half breeds. who protected them
with leveled rifles from the Indians who were
threatening to kill them. Father Cochin returns
tomorrow with letter from Colonel Otter
stating that Poundmaker must negotiate with
General Middleton, and meanwhile hostilities
must cease.
Middleton is reported to-day as having reached
Prince Albert on the 10Th instant.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23
Lansdowne Hopeful.

OTTAWA, Ont, May 22-Ata musical enter
tainment given in honor of the Governor rgener-
al, in the new hall of the college, his Excellency
was presented with addresses in French and
English. In the course of his reply to the Eng
lish address, the Governorgeneral referred to
the Northwest troubles and said that the struggle
has cost many valuable lives and brought sorrow
and suffering to many happy homesteads, but
public order and confidence would soon be re-
stored, perhaps on a sounder foundation than
before
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23
Congratulating General Logan.

HARRISBURG, Pa, May 22.-In the House of
Representatives, to-day there was commotion
over the introduction of preamble and resolu-
tion rendering congratulations to John A. Logan
and authorizing the Speaker to transmit copy
Of the resolution to General Logan as expressive
of the sentiment of the people of Pennsylvania.
A chorus of ayes and noes greeted the resolution,
and the suggestion was made that Grover Cleye-
ming debate, the resolution was passed by viva
voce yote amid loud applause on the Republican
side.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23
AFRICAN COMPLICATIONS.

Integrity Of the Congo Free State Threatened
by Zanzibar.
PARIS, May 22.-The French Societe Geo.
graphic has received news from the upper Congo
that the large Mohammedan population inhabit-
ing that region, excited probably by stories of
El Mahdi's success, have resolved to assert their
claims to the center of Africa. The immediate
occasion of this extraordinary movement is said
to have been the conduct of one of Henry M.
Stanley's ivory expeditions. This expedition
and the conveys guarding il were commanded by
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23
Counsel for Rie1.

QUEBEC, May 22-F X. Lemiux, M. P p,
so conspicuously in obtaining reprieye for
Madame Boulett the Bay ST. Paul murderess,
nave been retained as counsel to defend Riel in
his coming trial in the Northwest, they having
been sent for by prominent French Canadian
gentleman in the province, who is a great friend
of Riel, and who has volunteered to meet all ex-
penses in behalf of his defense.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.

Comment Caused by the Absence from the
House Of Three Members of the Cabinet.
LONDON, May pa great deal of comment
was caused by the absence from their places, on
the opening Of the House OF Commons, this
afternoon, of three members of the Cabinet,
who were expected to answer certain questions
on the paper These Ministers are Mr.. Cham
berlain, President of the Board of Trade; Mr.
Trevelyan. Chancellor of the Duchy of Ian
caster and Sir Charles Dixie, President of the
Local Government Board
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23
Cause for Continued ANXIETY.

LONDON, May 22.--The Times says: 1T is i'm
possible to deny that the prevalent feeling of
anxiety and uncertainty is still growing. From
the scanty information given by the ministers,
it is evident that we are no nearer to satisfac
tory settlement than we were at the beginning of
the breach. There are no signs of an advance in
the negotiations; but on the contrary. there are
ominous evidences of stand-still"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23

ing order relative to the renewal Of postrasterss
bonds: THAT whenever anv postmaster of the
fourth class shall have remained in Office for five
years from the date of the taking effect of his
latest official bond, he shall execute new bond
in the manner and with the sureties as required
by law upon notice from the department.
The Postmaster general to-day appointed the
following fourth class postmasters in New York:
~ s. Nedder, Walden Bridge; Joseph q. Green,
West Point Town; Joseph S. Weaver, Limeport,
in New Jersey; William s. Naughright, Middle
valley; G. H. Baird, Hanover.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23
Cyclone in ,he Northwest.

WrSNIPEG. May pa heavy cyclone passed
ouer the northwestern outskirts of the city yes
terday afternoon travelling eastward 1t caused
a great watsrspout where it struck the river.
Roofs were blown off of several houses, apd
few people were injured, but none killed so far
IS heard. A similar storm was seen at the same
time to The southwest OF the city, going in the
same direction tits not known what amount Of
damage was caused.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23

the entire session TO the law passed by the Colo
rado Legislature, making all railroad tick
cts transferable on delivery" 1t is
claimed that this clause was slipped
through the Legislature by the icket-brokers,
that they might deal proftably in the hitherto
non transferable tourist tickets, issued in large
numbers, by the various roads forming the pool.
The act is considered unconstitutional by the
roads. and it was decided to put the matter in
the hands of attorneys for their opinion, and
then decide on some course of legal procedure.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23
The Failures of the Past Week.

New YORK, May 22-The business failures
occurring throughout the country during the
last seven days, as reported to r. G.. Dun 6
Co., number: For the United States. 2l4, and
for Canada %, or total of 239, as against 220
last week, and 24S the week previous to the last.
More than two thirds of the failures in the
United States are occurring in the Southern,
Western and Pacific States
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23
Avn INSANE Woman Burned to Death.

LANCASTER, Pa, May 22-The large barn on
the farm OF Eli K. Mylin, in Piqua township, was
destroyed by fire last night, with its contents.
consisting of twelve head of cattle and two colts
Shortly before the fire was discovered the alb
sence of Mrs Martin, wife of the tenant farmer
was noticed. The lady being insane, she is be-
heved to have gone to the barn and set the
structure on fire, as her charred remains were
found in the ruiss this morning. The loss is
very heavy; partially insured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23
The Berber Railway Plant.

LONDON, May Pit is estimated that owing
to the lack of dock facilities at Suakim it would
take until November next to unload all Of the
Berber railway plant now lying in transports off
Suakim. The admiralty are, therefore, debat-
ing the advisability Of ordering the transports
home with the plant in order to save tonnage.
It'll expected that no more than $500 troops
will be left at Suakim
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23
The Strike at Mt. Carmel, Pa.

MOUNT CARMEL, Pa, May 22-All the mules
were hosted from the Pennsylvania colliery to-
day, and it looks as though the STRIKE whereby
700 men are made idle, will continue for long
time. The 18-per-cent. reduction also affected
the colliery superintendents. in consequence of
which they to-day rendered their designations.
Every miner in the district has been taxed one
dollar for the support of the strikers. This
coiliery, when working full handed, has
monthly payroll of $4,000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23
THE HALF-BREED REBELLION.
Poundmaker Releases His Prisoners and
Asks for Terms of Peace.

ST. PAUL. May 22.-The Dispatch's Winnipeg
special says: Colonel Herchmer, at Battleford,
has telegraphed to Inspector Norman. of the
mounted police here as follows: "All the team
stefs taken by Poundmaker's Indians have been
released and he has sent in here asking for
terms of peace"
MONTREAL, May pa telegram from the
scene of the Northwest troubles states that
Poundmaker has sent in a flag of truce asking
on what terms he can surrender. He will give
up the captured teamsters, two women and a
priest
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23

Payment of Pensions-Cost of Running New
York Custom House.


WAsHINGToN, May 22-The Secretary OF the
Treasury to-day issued warrants for the pay
ment of about $4,000, 900 on account of PEN
sions. 1t is estimated that the total payments
on this account for the present month will
amount to $4,000, 000
Secretary Manning says the records Of the
New York custom house, on file at the Treasury
Department, show a gradual but decided re-
duction in the expense of conducting the busi-
ness of that Office The payroll for the month
of October, 1884. amounted to $256, 600. The
payroll for the month of April, 1885, amounted
10 $244, 900. The payroll for the month of May,
1885, just received at the department, amounts
to 1927 0OO or $17 900 less than for the month of
April, and 1000 less than for the month Of
last October
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23
The Italian Post at Massowah.

ROME. May 22.-In government circles it is
denied that Italy has any intention of evacu-
ating the Soudan because of the prevalence of
typhus fever among the Italian troops at Mas
sowah. 1t is also denied that Italy intends to
relinquish her colonial policy. 1t is asserted by
the government that the stories about excessive
mortality among the troops at Massowah are
false.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23
Obituary.

WASHINGTON, Pa, May 22.-Prof Samuel
Jones. professor emeritus of physics and chem
istry in Washington and Jefferson College, died
at an early hour this morning
WAsHINGToN, May 22-Colonel Hunter
Brooke of Ohio, clerk in the Adiutant- gem
erals Office, died here this morning, of pneumo-
mia, after brief illness. Colonel Brooke served
as staff officer during the war with Generals
Robert l.. McCook, Rosecrans and George II.
Thomas
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23
The Losses at Milton. Fla.

Milton, Fla, May 22-The principal losses
by the fire here yesterday were as follows:
Mayer Bros. $4,000; insurance, $1,000; Mrs
Carawitz. bakery, 5000; insurance, "a, 900; S.
Fl. Blake, $4,000 fully insured The town is
without fire apparatus.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23
e. T., v. g. G. Cutting Rates.

AUGUSTA, Ga. May 22-The East Tennessee,
Virginia 81 Georgia Railroad Company have
placed ticket agent in Augusta, and are cut
ting rates North, South, East and West. A
passenger rate war is imminent among the State
roads.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23
Russian Defensive Works.

SEBAsTAPoL, May pa battalion of engi-
'neers has arrived and set to work examining
the Notifications here The completion of the
iron-clads 0ni the docks is being FASTENED
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23
Ell Mahdi Retiring.

DoNGoLA May 22.-El Mahdi is retiring hi,
troops everywhere. He himself is retiring to
ware Job-el-Etiri, leaving his steamers at Tobat
on the White Nile.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23
British Officers Welcomed at Herat.

SEMLA, India, May 22-British officers have
arrived at Herat They were warmly welcomed
by the inhabitants. The officers report that the
Notifications of Herat are stronger than they
had supposed they were.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23
sa5. 600 Loss I'm BROOKLYN.

New YORK, May PA fire broke out early
this morning at No. 7s0 Flushing avenue, Brook
lyn, occupied as an engine and boiler-house of
Ferdinand Hosch, iurrer, and caused a loss to
the building of 81, 500 The loss to stock and
machinery was $25 600; covered by insurance
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-23
Preparing for Future Emergencies.

QUEBEC, May 22.-Large quantities of war
material, consisting mainly of field battery
guns and ammunition, including full COM
plement of guns for the Montreal field battery,
sent out from England for Canadian use, are
now being landed here daily from arriving
or conveyance West as may be required The
gun taken to the Northwest by Battery A will,
it is understood, be left in some fort in the
Saskatchewan for defense after the termina-
ton of the present campaign.