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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-26
MICHIGAN POLITICS.
The ProhibitiOnists Nominate a Ticket, and
the Democrats and Greenbackers Fuse.

LANSING, Mich, Feb. 25.-The Prohibition
effected a temporary organization. and adj
journed till afternoon.
Resolutions were adopted favoring continual
ton of the party organization. Judge Thomas
NJ Cooley, q Republican and present incumbent,
was nominated by acclamatio for Judge of the
Supreme Court Ellis, of Manistee, and Rev. F.
B. Crosby, OF Detroit, were nominated for
regents of the university
The Greenback State convention met. effected
temporary organization and appointed com
of the Democratic convention at Bay City, and
adjourned till afternoon.
The convention accepted the proposition of
the Democratic convention to nominate, first, a
candidate for judge, and, second. candidate for
regent. and the Greenbackers the first regent
and second judge-the latter conditionally, be-
ing governed by the passage of the law recogniz-
ing the Supreme Court The convention in
dorsed the nomination of A. B. Morse. of Ionia,
for Judge of the Supreme Court and William r.
Whitman, of Ann Arbor, for regent, and nom
mated Moses w. Field for regent, and William
Newton for second judge.
The Democratic State convention met at Bay
City this morning and effected temporary organ
ization by electing Colonel Sanford temporary
chairman. A conference committe was ap-
pointed to act with like committee from the
Greenbackers at Lansing, and the convention
adjourned till afternoon.
The convention completed its work tonight by
irdorsing the Greenback nomination of Moses
w. Field for regent. and nominating Allen b.
Morse for Judge of the Supreme Court, and VIM.
r. Whitman for regent of the University
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PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
General Brownies Vigorous Denunciation Of
Certain So-Called Economists.
al RI fha nd lie

General Brownies Vigorous Denunciation Of
Certain So-Called Economists.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb. %. General Browne spoke
briefly on public building bill to-day, and ridi
culed the so-called economy of certain gentlemen
in the House He said they opposed conslruc
ton Of necessary government buildings, await
ing, he supposed, the time to come when brick,
and mortar, and labor could be had without cost.
They thought the government should buy tent
and caravan of wagons, and send the courts,
the district attorneys, the pension agents and
revenue collectors around through the country
like circus, and let them camp out. He be-
lieved the present a time when the government
might well make iudicious expenditures in the
construction of needed public buildings Labor
was out Of employment, manufacturing
establishments were closed, and, day
by day, the trustees of the poor
were distributing charity to men ready
to work. He would take Of our surplus and give
men work that they may earn bread Such an
expenditure would not be a waste. The nation
was now in condition to do this thing. lie had
nothing but inexpressible contempt for the mig
gardly parsimony which said, "Stand at the
door of the treasury and allow no cent to 90
out unless it goes toward some personal enter
prise"
His little speech had an excellent effect, and
was generally approved.
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Plaintiffs counsel, in his application,
cites many instances of defendants
condnct TO prove that she has long
been of unsound mind. One of these was severe
taciturnity toward her husband ever before the
marriage. The Earl was much worried about
the strange silence of his affianced. He at
tempted in every way to make her more talka-
tive and communicative, but to no purpose.
When the marriage engagement had been
entered into, he wrote her:
II wonder if you will ever talk to me after
marriage. could gaze on your charms hours
every day, but it will become monotonous if we
maintain this gloomy silence the rest of the
time
During this period of their acquaintance the
Earl called Miss Miner his silent shy divinity
The plaintiff stated that frequently before his
marriage. Miss Miner often said to him, "Oh,
there's something awful, dreadful, / ought
to tell 8 you," but whenever he would
press her to tell him. or explain what she
meant she would retreat from the entire
subject During their courtship she never used
single word of endearment towards him. Her
invariaole answer to his questions was, II don't
know. Evidence was adduced showing that the
defendants mother committed suicide during q
fit of temporary insanity. The case was set for
special and private hearing of medical testimony
to establish the nature oe the ladys affection, the
justice giving reason for having the hearing
private that it was undesirable that this part of
the case be made public.
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A THREATENED FAMINE.

An Embargo To BE Placed Upon the Deliy-
cry of Freight to Washington Merchants.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb 25.-Almost panic was
caused among market and hotel men here this
evening upon being informed that from Friday
until March G, no freight cars will be allowed to
stop in this city, as the tracks are to be fully
occupied by passenger trains If this is adhered
to, the stocks of provisions will be exhausted
and prices will advance to much higher figures.
Vegetables, meats and provisions sof all kinds
come in daily, and market men had arranged for
special freight trains every day from now till
after the inauguration rush. There is good
deal of agitation over the matter o-nigh' and
it demonstrates more forcib!y than ever before
the incapacity of the railroad accommodations
here
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pERILs OF THE DESERT.

Do Lesseps Talks Of the Sandy Plains in
Which Whole Armies Have Been Lost.
Interview in Paris Matn.
II have repeatedly warned the English that
to send an expedition to the Soudan was to send
soldiers to certain death. / cannot repeat con-
versations have held with very high personages
on this subject. The Soudan cannot be con-
duered, indeed. any more than Egypt and pres
ent events are but direct and necessary conse-
quenee of the bombardment of Alexandria and
the occupation of Egypt am very glad that T.
to the best of my humble ability induced the
French government not to join England. then
said to the Ministers, I undertake to defend the
canal"
After stating as reason why the Egyptians
though very pacific, can never be subiugated,
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| that fellah woman never has child by Euro
| I.acaane

that fellah woman never has child by Euro
pean, NJ. De Lesseps said:
''As for ancient Nubia or Ethiopia, it is a
country in which, as if in a sea, whole armies
of conquerorS have been engulphed Cambyses
left 100,0 900 men on the deserts, and he was only
too glad to return home with handful of follow
ers. The son of Mehemet Ali was burnt in his
camp, with his army. To attempt to conquer
the Soudan by force is dream 1t is quite pos
sible to give laws to and govern these intelligent,
heroically brave races.
I'm order to reach Khartoum, whatever the
route taken, one must cross deserts in which
there is absolutely no water. An army, whether
going or returning. viii always be an easy prey
to the warlike populations of Nubia. These can
turn on the enemy as many as one hundred
thousand fighting men, for whom death is only a
secondary consideration, and who would be
scofed at by the women if they returned to their
villages without having avenged the deaths or
their companions. The longer the struggle is
continued against the Soudan the more difficult
will be the cffecting of a settlement Two years
ago 1T would have been easy to negotiate; now it
is difficult, the animosity of these fanatcal SOL
diers having been reused"
M de Lesseps then described his visit to
khartoum in 1857 with Said Pasha, who had an
escort of sixty-seven Albanians-thrty seven of
whom died in the desert. In the Korosko desert
the springs were so few that in a ten days
march the caravan of NJ. de Lesseps had to part
company with Said Pasha and rejoined it only
every third fourth day. At Berber, Said,
struck by the way in which the country had
been ravaged by his brothers expedition and
the one sent to avenge him, was for turning
back, but NJ. de Lesseps urged him to go on.
At Shcndy 100000 men, delegates from every
village, showed themselves enthusiastically
grateful when the Viceroy liberated the slaves
and abolished r reduced the taxes Said gave
them leave to fling the guns of an old fort into
the Nile, whispering to N. de Lesseps that they
were quite unserviceable, and ordered 100 lashes
to be given to man who refused to hberate a
female slave
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FOREIGN MISCELLANY.

Disagreement Among Observation-Disclosures
To Be Expelled from Switzerland.
GENEVA, Feb. 25.-At meeting of Anarchists
forcible destruction OF the existing state of so
ciety was advocated. The German Socialists
present favored milder methods. The Bundesrath
will submit to the Federal Assembly proposal
for more energetic policy against the Anarch-
ists Several Anarchists residing at Chaux de
Ponds have been secretly expelled. 1t is re-
ported from Berne that the Federal Assembly
has already resolved to expel from the country
at least 1000 persons connected with the An
archist Society, who have taken refuge in
Switzerland for the purpose of connecting plots,
to be executed abroad
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-26
IN GRANTS BEHALF.
More Than Half the Legislatures of the Coun-
try Ask His Retirement

More Than Half the Legislatures of the Coun-
try Ask His Retirement.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-"Nearly half of the
Legislatures Of the country have pettioned Con-
gress, or memoralized Congress, or indicated in
some way that they desire the passage of bill
placing General Grant on the retired list of
the army" said clerk in the engrossing clerks
room Of the House to-day.
What section of country has come up strong
est in this way9' asked.
New England and the East generally" was
the reply. II cannot recall single Legislature
that has been in session in the East this winter
but that has passed concurrent resolution ask
ing Congress to retire General Grant. Then
there has been the same movement in the Cen
trail and Western States. l have noticed three or
four from below Mason and Dixon's line When
/ say nearly half of the Legislatures have asked
Congress to retire General Grant, l mean they
have done so officially If count those who have
acted unofficially, they would aggregate more
than half. These memorials or resolutions
have come through members who have thrown
them into the petition box and no official notice
has been taken of them. They were not
offered in the House as matters are which re-
ceive formal reference"
'Most of the Union soldiers associations have
also asked for General Grants retirement have
they notl'
II WISH" replied the clerk, II had penny
for each name to petitions received here. The
Grand Army and all kinds of organizations have
flooded Congress. Oh! the retirement bill will
cona-neYf winfapr
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-26
The Periurers in the Mackin Case.

CHICAGO Feb. 25-The preliminary examine
ton of Charles L. Gilmore, D. j. Sullivan and
Thomas t. O'Brien, for committing perjury, in
the late trial Of Mackin and other persons con-
cerned in the election frauds, began before a
Sullivan, when he took the stand, repeated. in
substance, his confession of one week ago, deny
ing that he had met Gilmore on the day proceed
ing the election, Or that he had been concerned
in procuring the bogus Republican election
plates. Judge Blodgett said to-day that he
would hear the motion for a new trial in the
Mackin case next Tuesday.
At the conclusion of Sulivans testimony Gill
more was held under bond to await the action of
the federal grand jury The case against the
other prisoners will be heard tomorrow.
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A COLORED GUSTS.
Tho Old Woman Who Has Received Title to
Part of the Arlington Estate

Part of the Arlington Estate.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25-The Senate has lately
passed private bill with a curious history be-
hind it. 1t was to give a bed ridden negro WON.
an, eightytwo years DID, title to fifteen acres of
of the northwest corner of the Arlington estate.
The spot has been her home for half century.
Before the war her white cottage was surrounded
by tall trees and pleasant stretches of grass land,
and the place was beautiful as well as homelike.
But five years of camp and soldier lawlessness
stripped it of trees and fences. and left it bar
rem, poor place at best The land now hardly
feeds her little family.
When the United States bought Arlington at
tax sale, the old negro womans land went with
it, and she had nothing to prove it was hers.
But it seems she had a moral right that is
stronger than the lower law Of courts and statute
books. She was the daughter of G.. W. p. Chs
tbs. Colonel Gusts recognized her as his child
and in 1926 gave her her freedom and later gave
her the land on which she is dying for hcme
for herself and her children. At the time she
was freed she had daughter six years old and
baby boy Soon after the laying of the corner
stone of the Washington monument when tho lat
ter was man grown, he wanted to 60 TO Boston
with the Hon. Robert c. Winthrop. He went TO
Alexandria to get his papers, for no man of color
could in those days travel about unless he had
master 10 answer for him or papers TO show that
he owned himself The young negro found In
the archives at Alexandria the papers which Col
onel GUSTS had signed giving his mother her
freedom and that of .her daughter Bertha, six
years DID, and one male infant" An octogenas
rian Quaker affirmed that tho male child was the
young negro and he received his credentials.
But the most interesting fact in this family
history is that this old lady. who by an act of
Congress. is to be allowed TO end her DAYS on
her own bit of earth. was douhly descended from
the Custises. Her mother was Martha Wash
ineton's maid. The family of Robert t. Lee in
herited the respect for the blood Of the former
slave woman and they confirmed the legacy Of
Colonel Gusts by saying that the bit of land waa
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-26
DISORDER IN THE HOUSE.
John ID. White Again Disturbs Scene OF
Peaceful Serenity.

WASHINGTON, Feb 25.-In the House, to-day,
during the fllibustering on the river and harbor
bill, the sergeant at arms having been
patched in quest of absent members, the Ho
lapsed into comatose state, so far as busins
was concerned. The greatest listlessness was
evinced by members, and the proceedings under
the call were not even marked by the hilarity
which usually characterizes them. This con-
tinued until half paste when Mr. White, of Ken
lucky, secured the or on o motion connected
with call of the House. His presence was sig
nal for cries of louder leave to PRINT" vote,
etc.. and general shouts and confusion, while
Weaver in the guise of parliamentary inquiry
asked whether the man with the most mouth was
entitled to all the time OF the House. Amid
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-26
perisl,ed I'm the Snow.

WILKEsBAnRE, Pa, Feb. 25.-On Monday
night, Michael FabIin and Joseph Logan, miners,
left Eckley for Highland The evening was
stormy, and wind and snow blew at terrific
rate. When in dense wood, Fablins hat blew
IN. and he started after it, Logan journeyed
nm reaching Highland. Fablin not appearing,
q searching party started out this afternoon to
snd him. 1t is thought he persisted and that
bis body is covered with snow, which is two feet
Raan
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The Temerity of the Prince Of wales.

LONDON Feb 25.-The projected visit of the
Prince of Wales to ireland for the first time in
fourteen years is looked upon as most daring
act While 1rshmen are.cheering the victories
of the Mahdi over the British, and Earl Spencer
is trembling for his life in Dublin Castle it
would seem queer time to pay visits Of this
kind The action Of Alderman O'ConnoI, the
Nationalist mayor of Dublin who lately refused
to attend Lord Spencer's levees, will be closely
watched If he despises Spencer, what must
his feelings be toward the scion of the Royal
hnnSa2
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Whv GIaastone win Resiyn.

LONDON Feb. 25.-Henry Labouchere, in Civ
ing his reasons why he believes Gladstone will
soon resign his Office, uses the following Ian
guage Mr. Gladstones age is telling on him.
He wishes strongly, but he wills feebly. He re-
takes victory in Parliament for craftsmanship.
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No Senator Vet.

SPRINGFIELD, Feb. 25--At the joint session
for the purpose of voting for United States SEN
ator Mr. Lawrence representative, was absent
and the Republicans refused to vote, breaking a
quorum Two ballots were taken. Mr.. Morri-
SON received 98 votes Brechtendorf and Null
helm voted for Joseph II. Wood. Schlesinger for
Haines Streeter for j. M. Palmer Both ballots
are exactly the same ADJOURNED.
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DIVORCE IN HIGH LIFE.
An Earl Asks Separation from His Wife on
the Ground of Insanity

LONDON, Feb. %. -George Lamberton, present
and third Earl of Durham, has brought suit for
divorce against his wife, who is grand daughter
of the Archbishop of Armagh, and daughter of
the late Henry B. W. Miner, Esq The Earl
bases his application for divorce upon the ground
that his wife is insane, and was insane at the
time of the marriage. 1t is admitted that she is
now insane, but it is denied that she was insane
when married. When Miss Miner married the
Earl she was reigning belle, beautiful accom-
p'ished, and general social fayorite
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Adrian's Missing Mayor on His Way Home

PoRT TOWNSEND, w. r., Feb. 25.-Much ex-
element has been created over tho disappear
ance OF Thos Nevins, who has been residing
here under the alias of John b. Voorhees, He
was formerly mayor of Adrian, Mich, where he
was implicated in the issuing of fraudulent city
bonds to the extent of $50 600. 1t is stated that
he is on his way to return to Adrian, where he
will stand trial, as he was not guilty of inten-
tional fraud
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FRENCH Duties ON Corn.

PARIS, Feb. 25-The Chamber OF Deputies,
316 to 175 has agreed to fix the duty on corn at
three francs, and has also adopted a proposal to
impose duty of six francs and sixty confines
on corn nos grown In Europe and imported to
France frolh Edropean entreports
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-26
Minister Wallace Dimes with the Sultan.

CoEsTANyIEoPLE Feb. %. - General Lew
Wallace, United States minister, dined with
the Sultan last evening, and subsequently had a
long conference about the commercial treaty
and other international questions pending be-
tween the United States and Turkey.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-26

Ne understand that parties are endeavoring
push other similar remedies into the market
by spicy advertisements. DIR. Balls Cough
Syrup. however takes the lead. and druggists
are selling more than ever before, Price %
ecnte.
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Grace Greenwcod's New Book.

"Stories for Home Folks, Young
and Old" is the attractive title of a
pretty volume by this famous author
just published. 1t starts out with "a
True Story of President Lincoln"
which with other war "reminiscences
that follow will waken patriotic
glow in the hearts of readers both
old and young; there are stories of
travel in this and other lands, stories
of famous people, of "My First Love-
Letter." "Almost a Ghost Story"--in
all twenty-nine stories, which being
written by Grace Greenwood, who is
SO we'll known as one of the most
graceful and captivating writers
will find joyful listeners everywhere
The volume is equivalent in size and
appearance to the authors other
works heretofore sold at $l.25, buI
being published by the Literary
Revolution" John D. Alden, 1893 Pear
Street, New York, it is sold for 81
cents. Mr.. Alden sends l0O-pag'
catalogue, descriptive ofhis immense
list of standard and popular works
| free to any applicant,
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OBITUARY.

DIED:-In this county on the 10Th
of Dec. 1854, in the 62nd year of her
age, Mrs. Martha A. Everett, wife of
w. IL. Everett, ST..
Mrs. Everett had been an invalid
for the past 10 years, but for two or
three years before her death she was
a great sufferer. Early in December
she contracted a severe cold and
pneumonia which resulted as above
stated. She was born in Halifax Co.
Va, and. came to this county with
her father, a Mr., Shelton, whllequite
young. In early womanhood she
Joined the Methodist church and
came with her fathers family to this
county, where she was married in
lS43 and where she had
lived ever since. During
all the writer's acquaintance
with her she exhibited those rare
qualities gentleness in her family
kindness and affection to her husband
and children, and patience and chris.
tan fortitude in the midst Of sickness
and suflering,-which mark the char
acter of a good and exemplary WON
an. Her large family have our hearty
sympathy in their great sorrow
May they all meet her in better
world. j. M.
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soo1ALIT1Es.

"Father time" Kolly's big town
clock, keeps both the Standard and
Sun time.
Mr.. Thos. L. Graham is al Dawson
Mr.. r. b. Withers, is in New Or
leans this week.
Mr. G. W. Pool, of Scbree City
was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Wade, of Fairview
are visiting the city this week.
Mr.. ]. S. Ragsdalc, of Lafayette
KY, has moved to the city to live.
Mr.. r. S. Wootten, Of Lafayette
paid brief visit to Nashville, this
week.
Mr.William Southworth, returned
yesterday from visit to his family
in Madisonville.
Mr.. A. ID. Knox, representing the
Mutual Life Association, of Newark
was ia the city several days this
week.
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TOBACCO SALES.

Sales by Cant Il Gather Jan. ii,
of IL hhds. as follows:
Is hhds. Common aud Medium
icaf-$S So, s so, s %, s %, s 25,
s 10, Z 95, I 95, Z 10, 7 co, 7 80, I 40,
Z %, 7 IS, I 90, I 90, 6 Go, 6 So.
% hhds. Lugs from s. 0j TO 6 30.
Market about a higher on all
grades.
Sales by Alternately & Co, Jan. II,
Of 81 hhds. as follows:
90 hhds. Medium to Good leafs
10 90, 8 So, 0 80, 8 70, 5 70, s 45,
s 40, s 80, s %, s 90, 3 As, s 20, 8 so,
7 90, I 40, I rs, 7 %, Z 45, 7 49,, 7 So
IL hhds. Common leaf aud Lugs
from IS so tot 90.
Prices stronger on all descriptions.
Tobacco sales by Hancock, Fraser
& Ragsdale as follows:
80 hhds. Medium to Common leaf
% Is, 0 90, s so, s so, 8 10, 8 90,
8 05, 7 90, I So, 7 80, 7 50, I SO, 7 80,
7 40, I Is, I S5, 7 80. Z 10, I 10, 7 rs,
7 IS, Z 40, 6 Is, Z 40, Z so, 7 So, 7 80,
7 10, I 4O, 7 80, Z 80.
20 hhds. Lpgs-$7 90, 6 80, 6 30,
@ 90, 8 90, 0 90, 6 90, 6 90, 8 80, 8 So,
8 so, 6 IL. 5 65, 8 so, 6 O5, 8 90, 8 80
s 80, 6 90, 8 So.
Market was active on all grades.
Sales by Buckner & Woodbridge
Jan. 1885.
Sc. lIhds. of tobacco as follows;
3. Hide. Good leafs 10 90, 8 So,
8 %, >.
IL. Medium leafs 10, 8 50
8 GO, s 90, s 80, s 90, s 90, s 26, 8 20
s 80.
10. {" Common and mixed leaf
Z 10, to 7 90.
Is Medium to Good lugs-7 10
100, 6 90, 6 So, 6 So 6 so, s 80, 6 AZ
8 so, 6 90, 6 10, 6 90, 6 50. 6 So, 6 81
6 80, 6 %, 6 30,
IA. +" Common and TRASHY lugs-'
500, tot IS.
Market strong and steady, with
good general demand for all kinds