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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-10

To-day he took the oath of Office, and with the
other two Commissioners called on the Pres-
dent After leaving the White House, the new
Commission held its first meeting. The only
business transacted was the election of Mr..
Edgerton president. The Sterling matter
was discussed informally, but no conclusion was
arrived at. The report of the examiners at New
York was received to-day. 1t shows that Dir.
Sterling passed twenty fourth, on the list of
thirty, with average of fraction over sixty
nine. The Commissioners will hold another
meeting tomorrow, when the question of
whether the entire list of those who passed
successful examination as weighers shall be sent
to the executive, or whether only four shall be
submitted, will be decided
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-10
SILVER IN EUROPE.
The Observations of Mr.. Walker-Action of
the Members of the Latin Union.

The Observations of Mr.. Walker--ActiOn of
the Members of the Latin Union.
WASHINGTON, Nov ct is learned at the
State Department to-day that, prior to the ap-
pointment of MIR. Manton Marble to visit Europe
in relation to the question of gold and silver
coinage, the President delegated Mr.. George
Walker, the present sul-general at Paris, and
we'll known as an ardent bi-metalist and advo-
cate of the use of silver coinage and writer
upon monetary questions, to attend the sessions
Latin Union, and make report of their proceed
ings. Mr.. Walkers instructions were as follows
''WAsHINGToN, April 3, 1885.
George Walker, Consul general, Paris:
'You are requested to attend the approaching
silver conference. This government continues
undated interest In the question of sill
yer coinage, and you will! make known our read
mess and desire to enter into negotiations with
other governments, to the end Of maintaining
the monetary standard Of silver in association
with gold. The Senate, on the Sd of March last,
adopted resolution requesting such negotia-
tions and although the lateness of the considera-
ton in the Senate prevented its consideration by
the House, it sufficiently represents the view of
the executive to authorize the declaration you
are instructed to make. T. Il. BAYARD."
The joint resolution referred to by Secretary
Bayard, was introduced by Senator Aldrich 1t
was as follows:
Resolved, That the President of the United States
is hereby requested to enter into negotiations with
the states of the Latin Union and other foreign
powers as he shall deem advisable with the purpose
of securing such treaties with them as shall bind the
nations agreeing thereto. to open their respective
minis to the free coinage of silver, with full legal
tender power at such uniform ratio to gold shall
be agreed upon.
Although not formally admitted to their de-
alterations, Mr.. Walker had discussions with
members of the congress, and addressed to
them certain observations indicative of the pro-
found interest of the United States in tho inn
portant question of pi-metalism Mr.. Walkers
dispatches to the department transmit copies of
his observations" which, in English and
French, were laid before the delegates.
The final action of the congress is announced
by Minister McLane by cable, to-day, to the
State Department, and is as follows: France,
Greece, Italy and Switzerland have renewed the
monetary convention for FIVE years; silver coin
redeemabe in gold; no additional silver coinage
permitted; convention sent to Belgium"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-10
A Youthful and Nervous Couple.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
RICHMOND, Nov. 9.-The runaway pair of
young lovers. Fred Stevens, telegraph operator
of Morrow, O., aged twenty-one, and Ida King.
of South Lebanon, aged sixteen, daughter of the
president of the Western Powder Company.
whose marriage in Covington KY, the Cincin-
natl papers reported at some length last Friday
as occurring,whi the irate father was hustline
about that city in quest eff police interference,
were found in a Richmond boarding house this
morning, and this afternoon the Cincinnati chief
of police telegraphed that they were wanted.
The young couple are naturally nervous over the
situation, but say they were married ac-
cordiDg to the law of Kentucky, and nothing can
separate them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-10
Rrief Mention.

Joe Palmer, alias 'Yorkey,"a noted Chicago
criminal, serving ten-year sentence. died at the
Joliet prison on Sunday morning. He was serv-
ing his second term for highway robbery.
The postofice at Neoga was entered by burg
lars, the safe blown open with powder. and $I15
in money and stamps secured Postmaster
Welsheimer also lost number Of notes and
other valuable papers.
At Decatur John Green, nineteen years old
has been found guilty of forgery He is an in
teligent, finely dressed young man, whose
wealthy parents reside in Lincoln county, Ken
lucky He came West to paddle his own canoe.
got hard up, and was convicted on the chargesof
signing Jonh Blenz's name to a check for $i2.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-10
Bold Robbery at Crawfordsville.

Special 80 the Indianapolis Journal
CRAwFoRDsvILLE Nov. 9-Last night about
10 o'clock, w. S. Lacompt, advance agent for
Johnston's minstrels, went to the New Albany
depot to serd message to his company. Just
as he reached the depot, three men, two white
one colored, suddenly confronted him. and while
the negro covered him with a revolver the other
two went through his pockets, securing 81 90
They then made him take off his overcoat, and
also secured his valise The robbers then heard
some person coming and disappeared in the
darkness. They threw away the overcoat and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-10
FO0tpad Arrested.


BLOOMINGTON, Nov. "a stranger believed
to be j. B. Myers, discharged railroader, from
Mt Pleasant, Ia, was arrested early this
morning in the act of robbng stranger on
Washington street. holding pistol to the mans
head. At his boarding place vaise and con-
tents were found, stolen from Mr.. Valentine,
Chicago travelling man, on an Alton train
week ago. The pistol in the footpad's posses
sion is Valentines. Highway robberies have
been numerous here of late, and,.i. is believed
Myers is one of gang
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-10
Arrests at Tacoma. w. IT.

TACOMA, ". t., Nov 9-United States Mar
shall j. w. George, this afternoon, arrested
Mayor Weisbach, Dolph Hanna, Probate Judge
Wickersham and twenty-five others charged
with being implicated il the recent expulsion of
Chinese from the city. The prisoners will be
taken to Vancouver to- morrow.
All is quiet at Seattle. There is some mut-
tering among the agitators at the interference OF
United States troops but no overt act has been
attempted, and no further trouble is feared,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-10
Barn Burned.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
SHELBYvILLE, Nov. 9.-Between l and 2
o'clock this morning some unknown iucendiary
set fire to the barn of Alexander Tindall, six
miles south ofsthis city. and the building and
contents were destroyed The loss included
about 125 bushels of wheat, six tons of hay, fifty
bushels of potatoes. five tons of straw and numer-
Gus farming implements. Loss, s.. 200; insur-
ance 500, in the Continental.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-10
INDIANA AND ILLINOIS NEWS
The Bloomington Bank SWindle Deyel-
ops Neat and Weli-Laid Plan.
Meeting of Educators at Richmond-Robbery
at Crawfordsv;lle-The Illinois Normal
School Loses Lawsuit-GleaningS
INDIANA.
The bloomington Bank Swindle-A Neat
| Sum Secured by the Rascals.

The Bloomington Bank Swjndle-A Neat
Sum Secured by the Rascals.
special to the Indianapolis Journal
BLooMINGToE, Nov. 9-The bank swindle
that is now being practiced on the good name of
the First National Bank Of this city has devel-
oped into of the slickest schemes of the sharp
ers. and has thus far netted them So 500. with
several points to hear from. Now that the Sc
cret is out it opens wel-laid plan, and so thor
oaghly covered up that it will be with difficulty
that the rascals can be punished. A letter from
Indianapolis gives the beginning of the opera
tion About two weeks ago stranger entered
lithographing house and stated that he wanted
some certificates printed at once. He left a
draft, saying he would call in a few days. and
was IN hurry, as the bank was entirely out
When he called only eighty had been printed, and
taking these. he said he would send for more
The man purported to be tie cashier of the
Bloomington bank. On the I'd inst
two strangers were noticed in Bloomington,
and it is supposed now that they mailed the let
ters one each to the three Lexignton banks stating
that certificates were soon TO be presented and
to honor them. Thus, when they were pre-
sented the money was procured. 1t is noticea
BILE that they all of the same number and
same handwriting Thus far certificates have
been secured amounting to 81 800, of which 49,
800 has been paid-$8O0 by the National Elk
change Bank, $500 by the City Bank, $l,5
by the Fayette Bank. all Lexington, KY,
where they were presented by two different per-
sons. The telegraph has been used to stop any
further forgery. The sharpers went to the
from hIa Of hav;pY nar+;6oa+os obo1 lo+
ter heads printed, and the seal made to carry
out these plans. Only one mistake was made and
the banks could have stopped the whole scheme.
The certificate said this was United States de-
post bank, when the official directory shows it
is not; but the victims did not see it soon
enough
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-10
MIR. Taber Gets a Divorce.

Boston, Nov. 9.-Judge Allen, in the Superiot
Court, to-day. rendered his decision in the divorce
suit of Fred j. Taber from his wife, Anna j.,
alleging adultery with her pastor, the Rev. Mr..
Downes. The wife submitted cross bill, charg-
ing her husband with marital infdeity. The
judge grants the husband divorce and dismisses
the cross bill.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-10
A Horrible Death

Special to the Indianapolis Journa!.
DANvILLE, Nov. 9-James Shuman went to
his house, eight miles southeast of Danville
about midni ght of Saturday night in an intoxi-
Gated condition, and lay down in front of a fire
in an open Fireplace. After he had fallen asleep
his clothing caught fire, and he ran from the
room. His cries of agony brought neighbors to
the rescue, but before aid could be rendered his
abdomen was so badly burned that his bowels
protruded. He lived about six hours. and died
in great agony.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-10
THE HENNEPIN CANAL.
A Project that Meets with but Little Favor
at the Capital.

at the Capital.
Special to the Indiana polls Journal
WASHINGTON, Nov. GA good deal of talk is
heard i'll congressional circles here now about
the Hennepin canal question, brought about by
the recent meeting of interested parties in the
West Legislators are receiving letters from
Illinois InGiana and States beyond the Missis-
sippi, urging them to supporta proposition for
the Hsnnepin canal. The proposition does not
meet with any more favor it seems, than in
years past This is an old subject and has been
defeated very often in Congress. 1t is a propo
sition for the government to connect the north
srn 'akes with the Mississippi river by cutting
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-10

the enterprise. Yesterday the matter was
brought before it by the pastor and almost the
entire amount t$500) guaranteed. The other
churches will now be called on, and will be
placed upon their metal by the prompt response
OF the church at this place. and it is probable
that the entire amount will be raised
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-10

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 9.-Dr John F. Fisher
was arrested, yesterday, charged with criminal
malpractice in performing operation upon a
Mrs: Thompson. employed as chambermaid at
the St Elmo Hotel, from the effects of which
she died. The coroner will investigate the case
tomorrow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-10
The Christian Church at Columbus.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
COLUMBUS Nov AT recent council of the
Christian Church, held at Cleveland, o., it was
decided if possible to raise $50 900 for missionary
purposes, and it was also decided that certain of
the stronger churches should be asked for $500
each. The congregation in this city was selected
to lead the movement in this State and on its
action largely depended the success or failure Of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-10
Evansville Will Appeal.

Speech TO the IndlanapOlls Journals
EVANSVILLE, Nov. cit was decided, at the
meeting of the City Council night, to have the
suits pending against the city for interest on her
bonds appealed to the Supreme Court of the
United States, notwithstanding the written re-
mostrance of number of citizens.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-10
M. e. Missionary Conference.

NEW YORK. Nov 9-Bshop Foster lectured
before the NJ E. Missionary Conference to day,
his topic being missionary work. In the course
of his remarks, he said that the Roman Catholic
Church was a great Christian camp. which
needed reconstruction, and that was the reason
the conference was sending missionaries TO Ro-
man Catholic countries.
These appropriations were made this after
noon: Bulgaria, $l4 &c., Italy, 500, 1885, Mexico
$47, go; Japan, STA, 1893; Corea, 80 345.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-10
Dakota Votes for Prohibition.

HURON, d. T., Nov. 9.-The returns of the
recent election will be canvassed in the various
counties of Dakota tomorrow. Figures now in
show plurality of 1900 in favor OF making
Huron the new State capital Prohibition is
carried
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-10
Incendiarisn at Kingston, Ont

KINGSTON, Ont. Nov. 9.--Kingston is suffering
from an epidemic of incendiarism During the
past few nights seven attempts to burn business
buildings have been discovered. The citizens
and merchants are greatly alarmed. and a spe-
cial night patrol has been appointed to look out
for the ebugs
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-10
Residence Burned.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
Fort WAYNE, Nov. 9.-The residence Of Sam
uel A. Burrows, on Fairfield avenue, was en-
tirely destroyed by fire this evening, caused by
carpenters drying the plastering. The house
was undergoing repairs. Loss, S.. 900; partially
insured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-10
An Epidemic of Sudden Deaths.

SpeciaI TO the IndianapOlis journal.
WABASH, Nov. 9.-Last night Harmon Hursh,
highly respected citizen. was seized with a
sudden fainting fit A physician was summoned
who found Mr. Hursh dead, and pronounced the
cause heart disease Mr.. Hursh moved here
short time ago from Sunset and was retired
merchant. He leaves family. This makes
FIVE sudden deaths here within a week
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-10
Prof. Woodrow's Removal Approved.

CHATTANOOGA, Nov 9.-The Synod of Ala
bama, in session at Huntsville, by vote OF
twenty to twelve, has adopted the major
ity report of the committee, made on Friday
sustaining the action of the directors of Column
bia Seminary in removing Prof. James Wood
row
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-10
Steamship News

NEW YORK, Nov. 9.-Arriyed: Aurania. from
Liverpool.
QUEENSTOWN Nov. 9.-Arrived City OF
Chester. from New York; Lord Clyde, from
Philadelphia, for Liverpool.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-10
The Panama Canal.

NEW York, Nov GA rumor was started on
the Stock Exchange, to-day, to the effect that
work on the Panama canal had been stopped for
want of funds. The rumor, however is authori-
tatively denied by the secretary of the company.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-10

BID me discourse / will enchant thine ear
with remarkable and astonishing tales of re-
markable and astounding cures of all sorts OF
suffering by Salvation Oil. Sold by all druggists
for Is cents
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-10
The CiviI-service Commission.

who succeeds Judge Thoman as Civil-service
Commissioner, arrived in the city last night
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-10
Ssventv-Piye Cents

Buys an elegant bound copy of Uncle TOMS
Cabin" at the great book sale Of
INDIANA PAPER Co., 81 East Maryland street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-10

Browns BRONCHIAL TRocHEs for Coughs
and Colds: II think them the best and most
convenient relief extant"-Rev. G. NJ Humph-
rey, Gratz, KY.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-10
Convention of Educators.

convention of Educators.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
RICHMOND Nov. GA meeting of an unusu
ally interesting character has been in session in
this city since Thursday evening last. 1t was
composed of the superintendent of city and
graded schools of eastern Indiana and western
Ohio. Among the Indiana superintendent and
other educators present were the following Dr.
j. S. Irwin. Fort Wayne; John NJ. Bloss, of
Muncie; DR.. W. N. Hailman, of LaPorte Sher-
idan Cox, of Kokomo; j. w. Caldwell, of Hunt
ington; F. Trendley, Union City; j. N. Study,
Of Richmond S. S. Parr, of DePauw Uni
versity; E. H. Butler of Winchester J.
L. Rippetoe, of Connersvile; Miss
M. III. McCalla of Bloomington; j.
superintendent of Wayne county; J. j. Mills,
president Earlham College; Cyrus W. Hodgen,
president Richmond Normal School; w. w.
Writ. of Portland; Victor G. Anderson, OF Dub
lin, and Others From Ohio were the following
superintendent: L. r. Klemm, of Hamilton;
c. L. Vancleve, of Troy; P. w. Leasch, of
Sidney; G. G. Miller of Eaton P. E. Cromer, of
Arcanum; II. l.. Frank. of West Liberty.
The discussions were entirely informal, and
participated in by all present They partook of
the nature of experiences of the superintendent
present. The following subjects were consd
cred: l. Methods OF promotion. z How to
promote culture among teachers. 8. Teachers
meetings. 4. Examinations. S. Gradations of
schools. 6. Duties of janitors
Friday, Nov g. was spent in very enioya-
BILE manner in visiting the Richmond public
schools, the Normal School and Earlham Col
lege. AT the last-named place the visitors met
the students and faculty in the chapel,
where addresses were made by superintendent
Bloss, Irwin, Mailman, Leasch and Miller. The
superintendent were so much pleased with the
meeting it was unanimously agreed to hold
another at Sydney, O., during the present
school year. Resolutions of thanks to Superin-
tendents Study and Macpherson and Presidents
Mills and Hodgen were passed.
Southern Indiana Episcopal Convocati0n.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
MADISON, Nov 9.-Following is the programme
of the Protestant Episcopal convocation of south
ern Indiana, which meets in Christ Church,
Madison, Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov 10
and IL:
Tuesdays P. M, meeting of Woman's Auxil-
larry, with address by Diocese Secretary Miss
Uphold; P. NJ, evening prayer: sermon, Rev.
D: B. Ramsey; paper, by Rev. e. G. Hunter, on
Pastoral Work"
Wednesday-l0 A. NJ, morning prayer; ser
mon by Rev. 2. mcfarland; holy communion;
23O P. NJ, business meeting; paper, by Rev. w.
Stations" paper, by Rev. r. Talbot on lob
stacles to the Extension of the Church in In
diana; How they Are to be Met" All papers to
be discussed. p M, general missionary meet
ing, with address by Rev. Charles Morris on
Church Work in the Pocket" Rev. A. Reeves.
on Church Work in the Diocese" Rev. l.. F.
Cole, "Comprehensiveness of the Church"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-22
NEGROES AMONG THE INDIANS.
The Senatorial Commission Hears Evi.
dence in Their Behslf.


ST. LOUIS, July Il.
!. Milton Turner. ex minister of the u.
:. to Liberia, and man of note among the
colored people Of ST. Louis, has returned
from Indian Territory where he went by in
vitarion TO meet the Dawes Senatorial COM
mission, in behalf of the freedmen among
the Indians. He states that the committee met
at Vineta, and examined large number Of
witnesses as to the claims Of 1000 freedmen
of the Cherokees, who have been debsrred
from their share of the $500, 600 paid to the
Cherokee nation by the government for land
ceded to 1t by the Indians. The money was
withheld from the freedmen on the ground
that they were not of Cherokee blood The
committee will report to Congress next win
ter, recommending that these freedmen shall
he paid. pro rata, sum which amounts to
Sis, 900. The same condition of things ex-
lists in the Choctaw nation, and the same action
will probably be taken in that case. Mr..
Turner also succeeded in getting an allow
ance of forty acres Of land to each Of the
1000 Choctaw freedmen and all the rights Of
citizens. These negroes will vote for the
first time at the election for officers of the
nation which takes place next month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-22
RlEL'S TRIAL.
lie Appears Calm and Cool and Pleads
Not Guilty of High Treason.
WINNEPEG, July 9,

WINNEPEG, July 2l.
The trial of Louis Rlel for high treason,
opened at Regina, n. W. T., yesterday be-
fore Stipendiary Magistrate Richardson, as
sociated with Justice Henry LeJeune. The
court room was packed to the doors. Riel.
escorted by large detachment of mounted
police, entered the court room looking quite
cheerful and unconcerned He was neatly
dressed. He smiled as he took his seat in
the dock, and exchanged greetings with his
counsel. Although the eyes of the whole
court room were upon him he never fiinched,
and acted in a most gentlemsnly manner.
Being asked if had been supplied with copy
of the indictment Riel replied in deep firm
voice, Il have your honor.
Lawyer Fltz Patrick, for the defense, read
an appeal which set forth that the court
ought not to take cognlZance of the offences
charged against Riel because they are pun
ishabe with death. and protesting that Riel
should be sent to trial to Upper Canada or to
British Columbia.
Mr. Robinson, for the prosecution, con-
tended that Parliament was supreme over
other tribunals, and that its legislation was
regarded as absolute.
The Judge overruled the plea of Riel's
counsel. The latter then filed demurrer to
the information on the ground that it was
insufficient as il did not state Riel's nation
ality.
Riel being asked to plead said, 81 have
the honor to answer the court that | am not
guilty
During the arguments Riel maintained a
quiet air, and watched the proceedings close
ly, frequently prompting his lawyer. He
was in no way agitated. He says that God
is on his side and he has no fear as to the
result of the trial.
After adjournment he was sent back to the
barracks where he will be sent every night
for safe keeping. Today the lawyers argued
a motion made by the defense asking for an
adjournment of the case in order TO bring
Gabriel Dumont, commander of the rebel
forces, from Montana, he being an important
witness. If this does not succeed the defence
will plead insanity.