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Boy Thieves In Chicago.

CHICAGO, June 20.--Two small boys sneaked1
into the East Chicago-avenue Police Court to-
day and took seats near the door. Presently
another entered on tiptoe and took a seat by
the side of the other two. They were members
of the "Jesse James gang of young ronghs from
the Larrabee-street district, and they were dowr
TO see the disposition made of Willie
Redick, alias "Reddy,' their captain, and
Albert Rice, a member. who were
charged with larceny. Redick is little fellow,
formerly the possessor of red hair, but IF late it
has given way to the clipper, and now 1t only
presents rusty appearance. They were each
held to the Criminal Court in So, 600 bonds. The
gang is said by Officers Bold and Keegan, who
made the arrest, to be very troublesome. They
have their headquarters in the rear of the Critic
RON Theater, and steal, usually from neighbors.
They have been arrested several times. but
always escaped en.account of their tender age.
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Obituary.

NAsHpILLE, Tenn. June 2o--Henry Heiss. q
well known journalist of this city. died here this
morning at O'Clock, after protracted illness.
he was the only son Of the late John P. Heiss,
who founded the old Washington Union and
published the Washington States just preceding
the civil war. Deceased began his career in this
city as the city editor of the old Republican
Banner, was subsequently managing editor of
Vnion American.
WASHINGTON. June 20.-Judge Thomas W.
BARLEY died ut o'clock this evening at his res
idence In this city. He has long been promi-
nent Democratic politician. He praeticed law
here from 1867 to 1881. when he devoted himself
60 publishing and editing the American Regis
ter, weekly Democratic paper HN was a
brotherin-law OF General and Senator Sherman.
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POsTMAsTERs' SALARIES.
Annual Adjustment for the Larger Cities-A
Decrease of 81 900 at Cincinnati.

Annual Adjustment for the Larger Cities-A
Decrease of D., 900 at Cincinnati.
WASHINGTON. June 20-The second annual
adjustment of postmasters' salaries, under the
act Of March 3, 1889, and the first on the basis
of the rate Of postage for the four quarters
has just been completed. The FIRST adjustment
was made to take effect Oct. !, 1883, simultane-
ouslywith the reduction postage, and the Tristan
nual adjustment on July l, 1884, was on the basis
of gross receipts Of the officer for six months, at
the Scent rate, and for six months at the 2 cent
rate. Under the terms Of the law now in force,
the adjustments are to be made annually instead
of biannualIy. as heretofore. Under the adjust
ment just completed, the salaries Of the post
masters at the larger cities will be as follows:
San Francisce So, 600; Chicago, 5000; Indian
apoEs, So 500 Des Moines So, 800; New Orleans,
$3, 700; Baltimore, So 000 Boston, Sc 00c Detroit,
$3, 700; St Louis, sc. 600; Buffalo, $500;
Rochester NJ Y. Sc. 600; Cleveland. So, ZOO:
Columbus O., So, 400 Philadelphia, Sc 600; Mil
waukee, SD, 600-no changes being made; Cincin-
natl. $1,000 decrease of 81, 900. Cincinnati is
the only Office at which any considerable change
in the salary attached has been made. The ag-
eregate annual salaries of ali presidential post
masters for the next fiscal year will be S. 637 900
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A GROWING FEUD.
The Killing of Minnics by Butcher, and, the
Alleged Suicide of the Latter.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
VINCENNEs, Ind, June 19-The terrible MUIR
der and suicide, which occurred near Oakland
City, Gibson county, on the morning Of the 9th.
is creating considerable bad feeling. Two log
men, John Butcher and Sherman Minnics, had
hand-to-hand conflict on the highway on the
morning in question, and fought to the death
with knives An old feud existed between them.
Butcher overcame his adversary and stabbed
him TO the heart Butcher then fed for safety.
He went home and heard the officers were after
him. and in running across corr. field spied
ahead of him some men at work. He took them
to be officers of the law after him for his crime.
He thought they had surrounded him, and, de-
termined to die rather than be arrested. he
turned his pistol to his own brain and pulled the
trigger, and fell dead in the rows of newly.
ploughed corn. He was picked up and taken
home Thus ended the first chapter of terri-
BILE tragedy This is not all. however. A corre-
spondent writing from Oakland City says that
some of Butchers friends cherish much
i'll feeling in tho matter They
claim that he did not commit suicide but was
killed by one of the officers, who was afraid Of
the responsibility of the aet and left Butcher in
the corn-field to be found by others. There il
nothing whatever that viii bear this theory out.
as far as real facts are concerned. There is a
malicious attempt, however, among some Of
Butchers friends to agitate the subject and
bring into trouble the men who participated in
the chase after the murderer. A Few days ago
one of the men who participated in the chase
after Butcher found note in his yard, warning
him to beware; that some of Butchers friends
had organized themselves into mob to avenge
his death, which they declared was caused by
pistol shot from one of his pursuers. The note
stated that two officers of Oakland were spotted,
and if they didn't leave the country in ten days
they would be killed on the first opportunity no
matter how long before the opportunity occurred.
The note stated that the writer thereof was
friend, and warned the one addressed to be on
his guard. The officers spoken of feel convinced
that the affair is serious one; that personal
harm is meant them, but they do not feel iusti-
fed in paying any attention to the threats. and
will no doubt remain at home like brave men,
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Special to the INDIANAPOLIS Journal.
NEW YORK. June 2l-This is a remarkable
Saturday night in New York No gambling
table is accessible to strangers, to slight
acquaintance of the proprietors pool-selling on
horse-races and other sporting events have
ceased during the week in the establishments
formerly and openly devoted to the business;
the 10000 liquor saloons will close, not only os
tensibly but actually, at o'clock in the morning,
in obedience to the excise law; and, most trans
forming of all as to street appearances,
adveturesses are absent from the
blocks which were until now thronged
by them from dusk until dawn. All this is a
consequence Of getting new police superintend-
emit Nobody outside of the department. knows
whether Superintendent Murray really means
to reform the police, whether the new broom
is sweeping clean for the mere purpose of i'm
pressing law breakers with a sense of their de-
pendence on police sufferance Ever since Gen.
Fitz John Porter became one of the four COM
missioners, he has fought with seeming sim
cerity for better management Of the police,
and he said to-day: superintendent Murray
will have the backing of a majority of the board,
and there is no reason to doubt that the abuses
will be reformed" On the other hand, the
public is slow to put faith in promises, because
all precedent ones have been broken At all
events, the streets of New York have a strange
night appearance for the time being.
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Racing at sheepshead Bay.

SHEEpsHEAp BAY. N. Y, June 20. First Race
One mile, Duplex won; Louisette second, Wal
lensee third Time, LA.
Second Race-For two-year-olds sweepstake
of $25. $3.50 added, $3.50 to second; threequarters
of mile. Strategy was first. Pasha second,
Bessie B. third. Time, El7a
Third Race-Coney Island Derby. sweepstake
of 800 each, with $500 added, for three. old
foals of 1885, the second to have 5000; one and
one-half mile; won by Joe Cotton Tyrant Sec
oGd, Brookwood third. Time BAH.
Fourth Race-Handicap sweepstakes of $50
each, $3.50 added, $3.50 to the second one mile
and three furlongs. Won by Colonel Sprague;
General Monroe second, Nettle third. Time
2:25a..
Fifth Race-Purse $500, for three-year-olds,
one mile and sixteenth. Won by Marsh Redon,
Miss DAILY second, and Alfred third Time
Isis.
Sixth Race-Handicap OF $25 each, with 5000
added, 800 to second; II mile. Won by
Thackeray. Kiohaba second, Himalaya third.
Time, 1:5S2.
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MINOR TOPICS.
Another List of Presidential Postmasters-
Meade. of COpiah, Suspended.

Another List of Presidential Posfmasters-
Meade. of Copiah. Suspended.
WASHINGTON, June 20.-Ths President has
appointed the following named presidential post
masters
J. w. McMaster, Hazlehurst, Copiah county,
Mississippi vice j. S. Meade, suspended; VIM.
nj. Carter, at Viroqua Wis, vice r. s. Michael,
suspended Thomas Il. McDearman, at Danville,
Va, vice "A. nj. Wheeler. suspend : James j..
Cakes, at Southbridge, Mass. viz P. Ell. Car
penrer, suspended; Frank Il. Lynch, at Leaven-
worth, Kan. vice John McKee, suspended Geo.
W. Sembler. at City Island, n. Y. vice Jerome
Bell, commission expired; John 41ayes Pargre,
at Schenectady, N Y, vice j. A Deremer, COM
mission expired; Samuel T. Basset, at Richmond,
Mo-, vice S. G. Cartwell. resigned.
The postmaster at Hazlehurst, Miss, was sus-
pended because having been asked to resign
for reasons affecting the public welfare, not
known to the department at the time OF his ap-
pointment he declined compliance.
The postmasters at Danvlle, Va. and Viroaua,
Wis, were suspended for partisanship and the
postmaster as Leavenworth, Kan, ard South
bridge, Mass. were suspended because of the
unsatisfactory mannerin which their Offices were
conducted Charges of partisanship were also
preferred against them.
The President oday appointed the following
collectors Of internal revenue: Robert Black
for the First district of New York; Matthew FL.
Vanderveer, for the Third districtof New Jersey;
Francis S. Shields, for the District of louisiana;
Thomas Hanlon, for the Seventh district Of In
diana; Jas. w. Newman, for the Eleventh dis
trict of Ohio; Christian j. Knecht, for the 81 xth
district of Ohio Adolph Bierman, for the Dis
trict of Minnesota.
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A DISASTROUS STORM.
Scores of Newfoundland Vessels Wrecked
and Large Number of Lives Lost.

HALIFAX, June 20--Mail advices from New
foundland give details of the terrible storm ON
the cost of the Island, last Sunday week. which
show it to have been more disastrous than was
at first reported. An enormous amount of ship
ping was destroyed and many lives were lost.
Upwards of forty vessels were totally wrecked
Seventy-five vessels were driven ashore at Bona
VISTA and some of them smashed. Reports from
many points give facts OF vessels from to a
dozen in number smashed, and the coast Cor
miles is strewn with wreckage. The storm
is considered as the worst that has visited New
foundland in forty years. 1t is rumored that
three skiffs, each with six men on board left
Holy Rood, and have not since been heard Of
Another skiff, bottom-upward. foated into Top
sail, and it is supposed the occupants were all
lost.
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Contest Over Possession of An Office
Special to tine Inda napofis Journal.

SHELBYvILLK, June 20.-James s. Trout,
recently appointed by the Commissioners of
johnson county. to fill tbs unexpired term of j.
r. Ciemmer, as recorder, received his commits
sion from Governor Gray last Monday, and at
once demanded the keys of the office of Glenn
mer. but that gentleman refused to be ousted
and still holds the fort For the past few days,
Trout and his deputy, Lon Cravens, and Glenn
mer and his son. have been sitting up all night
in the Recorders Office, each imagining he held
the fort. Last evening the matter came before
Judge Hord. of this city, and after investigating
the conclusion that Trout was entitled to the
Office, and signed an Injunction restraining
Clemmer and his son from further attempting to
discharge the duties of the same. This will
probably end the matter, unless Clemmer takes
the case to the Supreme Court.
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The Case of Charles II. Coffin,


RICHMOND, Ind, June 20.--The report having
got out. as published in the Journal at the time,
that at the late session of the Richmond pre-
paraton meeting of Friends, there was an effort
made to forestall whatever action was contem-
plated in relation to Charles F. Coffin, clerk of
the Indiana Yearly Meeting and u minister in
the society, result of his connection with
the failure of the Richmond Medicinal Bank, a
prominent Friend makes statement to the fol-
lowing effect as to what was really done: He
says the overseers Of the meeting themselves
prepared. and had read paper generating
Charles II. Coffin of the charges, so far as they
affected his integrity and Christian character
but sentiment prevailed against the adoption
of the report, which was returned to the over
seers without any record being made on the
minutes of the meeting. Hence it becomes the
duty of the monthly meeting to take cognizance
of the charges, which meaps they will be sub
jected to a very rigid investigation.
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A Fortune oueerlv stored away.

CINCINNATI, o., June 20.--A story is published
here of the finding of $4,000 in gold and silver
coin, hidden in the walls and ceilings of four
story building at 1873 Court street, by Lewis
Schertz. who occupied the place for years in the
liquor business. He died recently and left to
his brother memorandum showing in what
places the money would be found but did not
indicate the amount. AS the deceased had
always appeared to be poor man and lodged in
the store room, the finding of this large sum
of money was a surprise 1t is said he left valua-
BILE secrets in whisky compromising, rectifying,
and plans for the construction of distilleries.
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HAYS Resignation Desired.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, June 20.-It is understood that
the President is anxious for the resignation of
Malcolm Hay, First Assistant Postmaster
general. Mr.. Hay is utterly unfit for
the position, and is simply dying
in his chair. He denies that he
is very i'll. or that he has any intention of re-
signing but, nevertheless. he must either 60
out or be carried out before many days. It
is understood that w. E. Smith, chairman of the
New York State Democratic central committee,
will succeed him, although Vice president Hen
bricks has a man for the place.
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The Harvard-Columbia Race.

NEW LONDON, CT, June 2o-The boatrace
between the Harvard and Columbia College
crews, four miles, straight away. took place here
at 6 o'clock this evening. Harvard at once took
the lead and increased it to the finish, winning
by fourth of mile in 24:27; Columbias time
1922 The result makes Harvard the favorite
in the betting in the race with Yale next Friday.
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Two Men KILLED in a CoaI-s Nina

STEUBENvrLLE, o., June 20.--About half past
O'Brien and son Patrick were working in coal
bank near Richmond, this county, they heard a
cracking noise proceeding from the roofs. They,
Immediately started to leave the mine. but only
got short distance when the supports gave way
and the roof fell in on them, instantly killing
young O'Brien and Phalis. Michael O'Brien.
the father, was caught by the falling debris, and
held prisoner for an hour before he was discov-
cred. He is in a critical condition, and may not
racover
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CHICAGO, June 20. To-day was to have been
the last of the trotting meeting here, but although
the racing was kept up until after dark the third
race had to be declared off, and most of Monday
afternoon will be required to finish the second.
The track was slow Summary of the first race,
the free for ali pacing:
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After the first heat the Judge announced that
Richball, who had originally been entered, had
started under protest, therefore, he was to be
considered drawn The favorite was Jewett,
and he won in three straight heats. Time
2:19a, 2:20, 220.
The 232 trotting racel brought out field of
thirteen starters Bonnie McGregor took the
first and second heats, Bertha the third, and
Lottie Thorn the fourth. The race was unfin-
isned Time, 227 227l 2281, 2:3O
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The Evansville Postoffice.
o the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indiauapofis Journal,
WASHINGTON. June 20.-The Evansville post
Office controversy is still unsettled, but it is
likely that a conclusion win be reached during
the coming week On the desk Of the postmas-
ter-general, this morning was an enormous batch
of papers marked Additional papers in the
Evansville case" They were to be briefed
and looked over by Dir. Villas before anything
further is done All predictions as to the out
come are but guesses. No one, not even the
Postmaster general, knows yet vino viii carry off
the prize
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LOUISVILLE.

Earned Run-Baltmore /.
Twobase Hit-Manning
Three-base Hit-Casey.
Passed Balls-Traf1ey, 6; Crotty, 2.
Wild Pitch-Henderson, L.
First Base ON Bas-Off Henderson. 2: off Hecker l.
First Base Errors-Baltimore. 2; Louisville 8.
Struck Out-By Henderson, 1; by Hecker, IL.
Umpire-McIIean
ST. LOUIS wHITEwASHED By BROOKLYN
New YORK, June 20.--The Brooklyn public
had another evidence to-day that the shaking
up" several of its ball-players got from their
president was saiutary, for the home team did
not give the St Louis a single run, and did some
good batting, too. Following is the score:
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secured the best development Of the cane and
established the most favorable conditions OF cult
ure. The process Of manufacture would next re-
ceive attention. AS this is now generally carried
on Ii is neither scientific nor economical"
Professor Wiley thinks that with a wise pro-
lection against too great an influx of foreign
sugar and a careful trial of all improvements in
the culture and manufacture OF the cane. it is
reasonable to hope that the depression Of the
indigenous sugar industry of the country will
pass away.
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A Warm Discussion.

Special to the indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, June 20.-Mead. the recently
appointed postmaster at Hazlehurst, Miss, re-
fused to resign and he was to-day kicked, out on
the grounds of offensive and dangerous parti-
sanshipp 1t is reported that the President
hauled Villas over the Goals very savagely for not
knowing Mead's record, and that the discussion
was SO warm as to almost cause rupture.
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Randolph County sunday-school Conventio

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WINCHESTER June 20.-T'he Randolph County
Sunday school Convention closed one Of the
most interesting sessions last evening ever held
in the county. Rev. r. M. Barnes, of Rich
mond, addressed crowded house at the Friends
Church last evening. His speech was one of the
enthuse the Sabbath-school' workers Of this
county.
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YOU"
WELL" said Nesmith, dropping his serious
manner and putting on quizzical expression,
II think after the sensation of surprise at being
here myself, what excited most wonder was how
the devil the rest of you got here
Nesmith was of the type of primitive
BIO rder men whose presence in Congress made
the deliberations of that body interesting and
entertaining. Still his language was never gro
tesque nor the choice of his words uncouth He
had the courage to write in the biographical
notice which he contributed to the Congressiona
Directory: 81 received no education"
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, too. Following is the score:

Earned Run--Brooklyn, 1.
Two-base Hits--Iinckney, Hotalng.
Three base Hit--Barkiey.
Wild Piteh-Foutz.
First Base BalIs-Brooklyn. 2, st. Louis. 3.
First Base on Errors-Brookiyn, a: st. Louis, 1.
Struck Out-Brooldyn, ); st. Louis. 2.
Double Plays-Hayes and Phillips; Nicol, Barley
and Latham.
Umpsre-Cennell
HARD HITTING AND FINK FIELDING.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. June 20-The Athletic
club won q game from the Pittsburg club to-day
by hard hitting and perfect fielding. They had
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Anxious To Be PostofIice Inspectors.

MhKfUus 10 BE FOBtOIHC0 InSpectOfs.
Special to the Indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, June 20.-The examination Of
applicants for the Office of postoffice inspector
was finished yesterday. One hundred and thir-
teen men have run the gauntlet, and from this
number thirty-six will be selected from those
who passed. Only one appointment from each
State will be made, unless particular
qualifications are shown by several
from one State. Nine hours were
occupied in the examination. About fifty trying
questions in all had to be answered. Some Of
the applicants were taken sick, and were unable
to finish. The result will be known next week,
and the appointments viii! take effect July 1.
There were Eve applicants from Indiana 1t is
not yet known how many Of them were sue
cesSfui
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A Demand for the Release Of Santos

WASHINGTON, June 21-The United States
steamship Troquois, of the Pacific station, has
sailed from Panama for Guyaquil, Ecuador.
under sealed instructions from the Secretary of
State, In regard to the case OF Santos the
American citizen held there under arrest 1t
is understood that the Iroquois is instructed to
make formal demand, in the name of the United
States, for the prompt release of the prisoner,
and to afford him all possible assistance
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MIR. singleton's Gail OH the President.

Wasiington Special.
Ex-Congressman Singleton, of Illinois, called
on the President to-day. MIR. President" he
said, ''of the six persons who were applicants
for the Quincy, Ills, postoffice only one of them
/ consider to be incompetent and unworthy"
dent.
why" said Singleton, 'the very man you
appointed"
Well said the President angrily, ~ have
appointed him, and will not listen to anything
about the subject am going TO stand by it."
t'Good day. Mr. President" said Singleton, 81
will not bother you again."
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Earned Runs-Athetic, 4; Pittsburg, 1.
Two-base Hts-Larkin, Corey, Stricken Morris.
Passed Balls-Milligan. /; Carroll, 2; Miller. A.
Wild Pitehes-Morris. 4.
First Base on Balls-Athletic, i; Pittsburg, I.
First Base Errors-Athletic, 1.
Struck Out-By Matthews, 2; by Morris, 6.
Double Plays-Strief and Stovey; Stricken, Stovey,
Strict Stricken and Stovey.
IJmpire-Kellev.
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no difficulty in batting Morris.s delivery, making
one or more hits in every inning
except the fourth. The Pittsburg
batters were completely outwitted by Matthews
Carroll the Pittsburg catcher, had finger split
in the first inning by foul tip, and Miller took
his place behind the bat Attendance. 1900.
Following is the scora