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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26
Southern Democrats Ready for Revolt.

Washington Letter in Memphis Avalanche
There are renewed indications of a revolt
among the Southern Democrats. They do not find
the offices coming as fast as they want them or as
fast as they think they ought to. Word comes
from Texas that Congressman Reagan has joined
the noble army of kickers because he has not
got all he wanted for himself and friends There
are evidences too, of revolt on the part of
Senator Harris of Tennessee, and his followers
in that State. His recent utterances in Chicago
led many to believe that he is contemplating an
open rupture with the administration.
Senator Beck who has been to the White
House. is still unsatisfed, and gives evidence in
his talk of anything but affection for the Presi-
dent or his method of distribution of political
favors Probably he did not meet with
the warm reception that he felt was
due the returning prodigal. In Florida
there is more than dissatisfaction: it amounts to
a very loud growl at least With the Florida
people there is general complaint that they can
get nothing for any of their people. Two or
three Offices of some importance have been filled
in the State but only limited number.
With the Florida delegation, however, the
difficulty seems to be a lack of ability to agree
among themselves. They have been trying to
come to some agreement or fix up some plan for
the distribution of Offices but have failed thus
far. The Louisiana people are not at all salts
fed Several of their members are here strug-
Cling to get places for of their constituents
and are getting pretty nearly ready to join the
EpSfig revolt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26
Mr.. Hays Alternative.

Washington Special.
If it annoys Mr.. Hay, and it unquestionably
does, to have his real condition given to the pub
lie every day or two, it is his misfortune, and
not the fault of the reporters. He can get rid of
the annoyance very easily by going out of Office.
Congressmen who have business with the First
Assistants Office are very DESTROYS that he
should do so as soon as possible 1t would be a
better thing for Mr.. Hay not to say anything of
the public The latter is not suffering half as
much as he is. If Mr. Hay does not appreciate
it, his friends ought to insist upon his retire
ment He is trying to do, Is doing, and must
continue to do the work of two able bodied men,
6ut to do it is suicide for him, and he ought to
he restrained by his friends, just poor Odlum
should have been restrained from his terrible
cap from the Brooklyn bridge. These I'M
pleasant truths, but the actual condition of af-
fairs, in view ofthe contradictory reports should
t1e known.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26
The s@ngerfest at Fort Wayne.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
Fort WAYNE, June 25.-The fourth and last
concert of the State ssengerfest was given to-
night in the presence of the largest audience yet
present. At the meeting of the directors this
afternoon it was voted to hold the next fest at
Evansville, two years hence. Tomorrow the
present carnival closes with a grand pic
mic and concert at the Tivoli
Garden. A special feature will be
song by the Indianapolis mixed chorus,
Artistically the fest must be termed an unquali-
fed success but financially it is a failure, which
must be attributed largely to bad management.
The affair was not properly advertised, and tho
local management got into quarrel with the
city press A guarantee fund of S., 900 was sub
scribed, and it is likely it will be almost ex-
hausted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26
The Loucks-Louthain Slander Suit.

Special to the Indianapolis journal.
LoaANsPoRT, June 25.-The interest in the
Loucks- Louthain SANDER suit, the trial of which
was continued at Delphi. to-day, is approaching
fever heat. The defendant, Louthain, was on
the witness-stand all forenoon. He entered a
general denial to all the allegations of the COM
plant and his testimony was contradictory in
many important points to the evidence given by
him at the former trial. The principal witness
for the defense, Mollie McHale, upon whom the
alleged criminal assault was made, was the
witness stand this afternoon. One feature of
her testimony created a sensation. at the
former trial she swore positively that the date of
the minister's visit liz her room was the 10th or
18th of March, 1882. The plaintiff established
an alibi. proving by several witnesses that ne
was at Valparaiso, Ind, on the dates specified by
the girl. To-day Miss McHale placed the date of
the alleged visit to her room two weeks later
than at the former trial. This spoils the minis
ters alib but it is believed the glaring discrep-
ancy between this and her former testimony
will destroy the force of her evidence. A YER
dict cannot be reached before the first of next
week
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26
Death from Alcoholism.

CHICAGO Ill.,, June 25.-George w. Richards,
a special examiner in the pension o fee here late
clerk in the Census Bureau at Washington,
applied at the Office of the local physician
for medical aid this afternoon. A
few minutes after entering the Office
he swooned and was taken to hos
pital in an unconscious condition, where he died
toni ght. The doctors say his death resulted
from heavy and longcontnued drinking, aided
by large dose of morphine taken this morning.
apparently for the purpose of counteracting the
effect of quantities of liquors drunk during the
night
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26
Defenseless Women Attacked.

WINCHESTER, June 25-An attempt was
made last night to murder Mrs. w. G.. Nc
Laughlin, who lives five miles northwest of this
city. She is the wife of the school treasurer
who defaulted and absconded last fail, taking
with him a widow of this city, and leaving his
bondsmen several thousand dollars to pay.
Mrs. Mclaughlin and Mrs. Taylor, her sister,
who is living with her, retired early. About
midnight they were awakened by some one
knocking at the door and asking for
admission, saying that he had lost two
horses and was tired of searching
for them, and asked for water and
something to eat. Mrs. Mclaughlin refused to
admit him. He then threatened to sneak in and
she opened the door. The man then jumped
into the room and began cutting and slashing
her with knife. He succeeded in making four
cuts in her throat, inflicted one scalp wound
one cut in the left shoulder and one in the right
forearm. She finally got away from him and
ran out of doors, where she discovered another
man lying in the grass. The assassin then
turned upon Mrs Taylor, who was yet in bed,
severing her tongue The cut extended
through her mouth and around her neck.
She also has several small cuts in the neck,
one stab i'll the left breast and several
wounds the left hand. Mrs. Mclaughlin
made her way to the house of a neighbor and
gave the alarm. The women say they recognized
the assassin as William Smith. who had worked
at the house. and a brother of the widow who
left with Mclaughlin. Smith and his brother
were arrested They say they can prove an ali
ba and they will be discharged. 1t is believed
generally that Mrs. McLaughlns husband is at
the bottom of the affair." and has employed some
person to commit the murder
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26
The Spring Poet at the White House.

Washington Special.
Miss Maria McLane, the old lady who has
made so many calls at the White House. and
VINO has never been able to see the President
entered the East Room this afternoon. and an
nounced that she intended to remain there
until she did see the President, or she would
know the reason why. She was told that the
President was engaged at Cabinet meeting
She replied that she had heard that excuse so
often that she tired of it. Miss McLane
has recently produced poem, which she desired
to read to the President in person. After re-
naming at the White House for long time, she
gave it up, and left her poem with one of the
door keepers to be handed to the President. 1t
went the way of dozen others of her poems
for the Presidents eye, by being destroyed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26

Special to the Indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, June 25.-Mr. Bayless W.
Hanna will leave for the West about Saturday
He awaits the return of Senator Voorhees, who
must certify to his bond before he can finally
qualify Mr. Hanna expects to sail on one of the
American line steamers for Rio Janeiro about
the third week in July. He has exchanged calls
with Scror Luis Dominguez the Argentine
Minister here, and has gained great deal of
valuable information concerning the country
He says, however that he would not again un-
dergo the abuse to which he has been subjected
for the last two moatls for the best office in the
gift of the President
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26
Misgivings of the Managers of the Philadel-
phia Encampment.
Philadelphia Press.

phia Encampment.
Philadelphia Press.
How are the managers going to reimburse
themselves for all their outlay was asked.
THAT remains to be SEEM answered Colonel
Underwood. sine initiatory expenses are enor-
nous. A grand stand, and a mile and q quarter
of fencing must be built ground leveled and
put in shape, advertising, pictorial fence posters
dodgers stationery, postage Office rent and a
thousand and one things must be met. 1t seems
to us that if people will pay to see ball game
they will pay to see competitive drill"
Suppose they wont"
''Well, we can't help it. They should
"Do you calculate that these visiting organi-
cations will bring friends along, and thus swell
the crowdW
mo-
well, who is going to pay gate money!
"Philadelphians and such people as come in
from the neighboring cties.h
How much will you get for privilegesp
II would take 81, 600 for all of them
The managers of the encampment enterprise
are much surprised because so few soldiers have
taken advantage of their offer. 1t was antici-
pated that thousands upon thousands of soldiers
would be clamoring to get room in the encamp-
ment grounds. AS it is, there will not be over
5000 to compete in the drills.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26
Charges Against Paymaster Smith.

WARRINGTON, June 25.-The Secretary of the
Navy to-day announced the following detail of
officers to compose the court to try Paymaster-
general Smith. The court will convene at the
Navy Department Wednesday, July S. Com.
A A. Simms, president Com. W. w. Keene,
Com. George E. Belknap, Capt. James E. Greer,
Capt VIM. e. Mann. Capt Z. Cook, Pay Director
James d. Murray, Pay Director James Fulton,
Capt L. NJ. Bunce, Pay Director c. Schenck,
Pay Inspector Rufus Parks, Paymaster r. w.
Allen, Judge advocate. The charge on which
Paymaster general Smith is to be tried is based
ON tie findings of the court of inquiry recently
appointed to investigate his Office. They are:
First, scandalous coaduct tending to the de-
struetion of good morals second, culpa5le in
efficiency in the performance of his duty. Under
the first charge there are fourteen specifications,
and under the second four.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26
Do You Want a Cook?

New York Special.
Among the emigrants at Castle Garden to-day
was Turk, Lasino Monzold who had come to
the United States to find employment. He was
dressed in heavy winter clothing, and carried
note from j. N. Burner, lieutenant commanding
the Gordon Highlanders at Cairo, certifying
that Monzold had been cook for the officers of
the Highlanders. The man said that he was
born in Jerusalem, and that he could cook in
Turkish, French, and Italian styles, but not in
English. He had been looking for a situation
for several days, but could not find one, and was
nearly starved. Officer Kelroy will take charge
of him until he finds EMPLOYMENT
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26
Influence Brought by Treasury Clerks

Washington Special.
Great pressure. too is being brought by some
of the clerks to secure their retention The
Secretary is most perplexed by the women.
They are the most importunate applicants for
Office, and. ON the other hand, those who are in
at present the most pitiful petitioners for reten
ton In some cases, where dismissals have
been contemplated, the Secretary is met by the
appeals of whole families who are dependent
upon the salary of one woman In many cases
heavy congressional influence is brought up to
prevent dismissal. The Treasury officials say
that every scrub woman in the building has half
a dozen United States senators backing her
claims
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26

PHILADELPHIA, June 25.-The revelations
through the examination being made of the
management of the Shackamaxon Bank are
astonishing. 1t is said there will scarcely be
$4,000 of the wreck found with which to
meet the obligations 1t is also given
out that the disclosures show the affairs
of the bank to have been managed
in the most reckless manner. statement is
made that checks were drawn without date,
loans made without securities, and that promi-
nent politicians were continually favored. 1t is
further said that half dozen individuals
profited by the bank, and that its failure is due
to them. Many of the depositors. books have
not been settled up for three years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26
RELOCATED to the Fourth Glass.

Special TO the Indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, June 25-The recent adjust
ment of postmasters' salaries showed that the
receipts of several Indiana presidential post
offices had fallen off considerably, and, in accord
ance with this, the Postmaster general to-day
delegated the following to fourth-class Offices:
3rookyiile, Fowler. Jasper. Kentand, Thorn
town. Waterloo. Spencer and Winamac
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26
Henry Wilson's Brother.

Washington Special.
A gentleman has written letter to Secretary
Lamar calling attention to the case of a brother
of the late Vice president Wilson, who is en-
ployed as guide at the Bureau of Engraving
and Printing, at salary Of ST. per day He
has large family to support. and is getting on
in years. SO that his task of climbing stairs and
being on his feet constantly is douby hard
The Massachusetts congressional delegation
promised to aid him at one time but they have
never done so, and the gentleman suggests that
Secretary Lamar assist the brother of former
Vice president
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26
The Fisheries Question.

WASHINGTON, June 25.-The President has
issued an executive notice announcing diplo-
matte agreement between the United States and
Great Britain continuing the privileges granted
by the fisheries treaty throughout the season of
1885, and will as part of this agreement, bring
the whole question of the fisheries before Con-
gressin December. and recommend the appoint
ment of a joint commission by the governments
of the United States and Great Britain to con-
slider the question: in the interests of maintain
ing friendly intercourse between the two
countries
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26
ILLINOIS.
Discovery that Causes Much Excitement
Among Farmers.

"A discovery that Causes Much ExcItement
Among Farmers.
MT. CARROLL, June 25.-For several days
report has been circulated to the effect that sew
eral horses near this city were sick with gland
ers. Yesterday State Veterinarian N. H. Paaren
arrived here, and has since visited the farms of
j. O'Neal and Miles West, of this city, and made
an examination of Mr.. ONeals horses The
examination resulted in the discovery that two
of the animals in the last stages of the most
violent form of CHAMBERS, while three more were
affected more or less severely. Mr.. O'Neal was
using one of the horses in corn plow at the
time. The Doctor appointed three men as ap-
praisers, ordered Mr.. O'Neal to unhitch the ami
mails. and, driving them to an isolated spot,
killed the entire lot. Much excitement is mani
tested among farmers, it is feared many of
the horses in the vicinity which have browsed in
adjoining pastures have contracted the disease.
The locality in which Mr.. O'Neal lives is very
thickly settled. and some of the most valuable
horses in the county are kept his farm. DIR.
Paaren is examining other horses in the vicinity.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26

OF some collectors of internal revenue ap-
pointed on Saturday. In one of these cases
brother of the successful candidate told
an intimate friend but few hours before the
appointment was announced that he could get
no information as to what his brothers chances
were or how soon the appointment would be
made. In another case. that of the Minnesota
collector, the candidate has been here for weeks
waiting to hear something about his fate.
There was no other man for the place, the peo-
pie of the State believing that he ought to have
il, yet after staying here for weeks he was per-
mitted to go away without a hint as TO what his
chances were. and just after his arrival home he
was auDointad
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26
Moore Versus the City of Greenfield.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
GREENFIELD, June 25.-The jury in the case
of John r. Moore, contractor, against the city
of Greenfield, tonight returned verdict for the
plaintiff The case grew out of street work. and
has been through several terms of court. All
this week was given to the trial, and nearly the
whole city was arrayed for and against, great
interest being manifested. Moore will have to
regravel two squares of streets before the judg-
ment takes effect. The costs are heavy, and
will rest on the city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26

possible at this time. Hostilities are likely to
continue indefinitely. Government troops, he
reports, are marching on Baranquilla The
troubles on the Isthmus. Admiral Jouett thinks,
result from local politics, and from the fact that
many deprayed characters congregate there.
He anticipates hard fighting in Colombia.
The Repubiicsu TO morrow will say: ut is
rumored that another call will soon be made for
the interference of this government to protect
the property CT its citizens upon the Isthmus of
Panama
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26
Fire Losses at Richmond, Texas.

RICHMOND, Tex. June PA disastrous fire
IN saloon in the center of block. The Dyer
Building, the Benton House. and dozen store
rooms, are among the buildings burned The
total loss, SO far as known, is 500 600, but will
probably reach 100000 1t is believed that the
entire insurance will scarcely aggregate $l5, 0O0
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26
The "Dying Convict" Dodge.

Philadelphia Press.
When General Butler was Governor of Massa-
chusetts he pardoned ''dying convict out of
the State prison, as he was supposed not to have
long to live He had vitality enough, however,
to get into the Rhode Island State prison since,
and recently he made an assault upon a fellow
convict, for which year has just been added to
his present term of service. The danger of al
lowing sentiment to influence executive clemency
is we'll illustrated in this incident
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26
Coming of the Chinch Bug.

CENTRALIA June 25.-The chinch bugs, which
played havoc with the corn crop in this State
four years ago, are appearing in some localities,
and the farmers fear that the growing corn,
which is looking we'll throughout the entire
Should the corn crop be destroyed in this belt of
country this year, there will be many wrecked
farmers, and great suffering during the next
winter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26
Members of Charivari Party Fatally Shot.

PAwPAw June PA charivari party who
were ''belling" newly married couple several
miles from here in the country, Tuesday night,
were fired upon by Arthur Nettleton, a brother
of the bride, and two of the roysterers Louis
White and VIM. Hackman, were fatally wound
ed. Nettleton has been arrested.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26
A Pair of Boy Thieves

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MARSHALL, June 25.-Ernest and Elmer
Lloyd, of this city, aged ten and eleven, respect
lively, entered the house of George Glenn. three
miles north of the city, last evening, and stole
some sliverware, Dishes clothing, ETC., in all
about $40 worth They have before been de-
tected in petty stealings, and despite their tender
years seem utterly depraved They will be sent
to the House of Correction.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26
Hard Fightlng Expected ON Che Isthmu.

WASHINGTON, June PA report has been
received at the Navy Department from Admiral
Jcuett, announcing the failure by the parties in
tercsted 70 settle the disputes in the United
States Of Colombia. He says the political diff
ferences between the two parties are of such
ratare that peaceable settlement is quite i'm
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26

London Truth.


Her Majesty has just lost her favorite dog,
Noble, who had been her constant companion in
her walks for more than twelve years. Noble
had been ailag for some time, and he was left
at Windsor under veterinary care when the
Queen went abroad. He was an affectionate and
intelligent beast, and was universal favorite.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26
How Mr.. Winch Sang.

New York Comm ercial Advertiser.
We learn with pleasure that a tenor who is
we'll known in New York has been favorably
received in Minneapolis, Mimi. as appears from
a local chronicle Mr.. Winch sang Through
His Bleeding Side in luxurious tenor voice.
appearing to much better advantage than at the
previous concerts. His high notes were sbuffo
but sweet
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26
Secret of the stiletto,s speed.

MechanIcaI EnElneer.
In closing we may give the secret--if il may
be so called-of the Stilettos great speed. This
results from her lightness, great engine power,
and fine lines but the first two qualities are par
amount She weighs only twenty eight tons,
and develops 450 horse power, having sixteen
horse power per ton of displacement. This, az
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26

all engineers and constructors know is simply
tremendous in its possibilities The Stirling
Castle, the fastest merchant vessel afloat. has
only three to three and a half horse power per
ton OF displacement while ocean steamers gem
of displacement.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26
Arsenic in the Cake.

PLYMOUTH Wis., June 25 The family of
John burst, living about two miles north of the
city was, Wednesday night, accidentally pois-
oned by eating cake in which arsenic has been
used for baking powder A two yearold child
has since died from the effects, and three others
are now in a very critical condition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26
Waiting for the Verdict at Greenvil,e.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
GREENvILLE June 25.-In the Johnson
Henry case the jury has been out since o'clock
yesterday evening, and up to this hour, 7:45 p
NJ, no verdict has been reached
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26
Steamship News.

LONDON June 25.-Arrived: Assyrian Mon
arch, from New York.
NEW YORK, June 25.-Errived Waesland
from Antwerp; State of Georgia, from Glasgow:
City of Rome, from Liverpool.