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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-15
General Gourko's Plan of Campaign.

ST. PETERSBURG, May 1.-THE Russians have
at the present moment 12O, 600 men between the
Caspian sea and Herat According to the best
military estimate, Russia's position is practically
unassailable, and it would be madness for ar
Anglo Indian army of less than 25O, 600 men to
attempt operating in central Asia against
Russia.
The following plan of operations in central
Asia has been drawn up by General Gourko and
would have been put in execution in the event
of war:
First-The principles of the campaign would
be those of the Moscow campaign of 1912 against
Napoleon.
Second-The Russian commander would strict
ly avoid any general engagement until the Anglo
Indian army was drawn into the Interior at least
six hundred miles beyond Candahar
Third-Three Russian corps d'armee, each 3d.,
600 strong, would await the Anglo Ind nn advance
in stronsly-defensive positions echeloned along
the Kushk and the M1rghab rivers.
Fourth-Twenty- five thousand Cossacks, at the
first sign OF a British advance, would swarm
through Afghanistan, arouse the whole country,
proclaim Ayoub Khan as Ameer and harass Brit
ish communications. burning supplies, raiding
round the British army stampeding camp-fol-
lowers, ETC., but avoiding any serious engage
ment
Fifth-A corps of observation of $4,000 men
and 10, 600 Cossacks to be stationed at Chickish-
lar, on the Caspian ready to march straight to
Teheran the instant the Shah of Persia should
show the slightest sign of aiding the English.
Sixth-When the Anglo Indian army had been
drawn far into the interior, worn out by the diff
fcult country, and worried night and day by the
Cossacks it would be attacked simultaneously by
the go, 600 men forming the three Russian corps
darmee
Seventh-In case of British defeat, the Rus
sian advance would be followed by the immediate
construction Of railways, and made very slowly
but very surely.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-15
A Railway Concession in Danger.

CITY OF MEXICO May 1.-THE government
oneials say that the concession to the Mexican
National railway is in serious danger of forfeit
ure. According to article four of the company's
modified contract of Jan. IL, 1883, the company
bound itself to deliver 5000 kilometres OF fin.
ished road to the government in two years. By
the same article 1t was stipulated that 200 kio-
metres were to be on the Matamoras and Mon
terey lines, on which the work was not to be sus-
pended. The time for compliance with this con-
tract was to begin Jan. IL, 1883, and the 5. 600
kilometres we're to have been delivered Jan. IL.
1880. This was not done, only 100 kilometres on
delivered. The company's concession now de.
.pends OF the forbcarance Of the government
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-15
An Act Which Appears to Have Alienated
More Democrats than Anything Presi-
dent Cleveland Has Yet Done.
A Prolonged Struggle for Possession of
the indispensable S. S. Cox.
His Constituents Tearfully Urge Him to Re-
main at Home and Save the Country,
but Samuel Heartlessly Refuses.
THE BLACKBURN CASE.
Southern Democrats Indignant Over the
Revocation of the Appointments.

Southern Democrats Indignant Over the
Revocation of the Appointment.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, May 14.-All the papers from
the South which have arrived here since Mon
day indicate that in the revocation of the ap
pointment of James Blackburn, of Kentucky,
the administration has brought upon itself a
hornets nest from which it will suffer many Sc
we're stings. The Alexandria Gazette, for in
stance. on Monday afternoon last had leading
editorial in which the President and Cabinet
were handled without gloves From Georgia
comes little newspaper which threatens all
sorts of vengeance upon Mr. Cleveland for allow
ing himself to be influenced by letter written
by hotheaded young man, whose bark twenty
five years ago was very much more poisonous
than his bite. Southern men here are exceed
ingly indignant, and the Hon. Joe Blackburn,
brother of the displaced man, is said to have de-
clared open war upon the administration. By
this one act it would seem that Cleveland has
antagonized more of his own party associates
than by anything else he has done since he was
inaugurated
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-15
A LIVELY RUMPUS.
Scenes in the Women's Department of the
New Orleans Exposition.

New ORLEANS May 1.-THE women's depart
ment of the worlds exposition here has from the
beginning been the source and scene of much
heart burning and pickering among the gentler
sex. and in not few cases they have almost
come to blows over their feuds day or two
ago Mrs. Marion Mcbride of Boston, who had
in the early days of the exposition been ap-
pointed chief of the press bureau of the women's
department by Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, but who
had never presented herself for the discharge of
the duties of the position, appeared here and de-
manded the Office Mrs. Howe, chief of the
women's department, resisted the demand made
in the last days of the exposition, and ap-
pealed to the board of management,
who sustained Mrs. Howe and rejected
the claims of Mrs. Mcbride. This was the end
of that controversy, but another one has broken
out on the heels of it. Mrs. Augustus Wilson,
lady commissioner for the State of Kansas,
was duly appointed and commissioned by Gov
ernor Click who was then the executive of that
State but is so no longer, having served out his
term Mrs. Wilson has been acting all the time
in charge of the womens department for Kan
sas, but recently Mrs Howe, chief of the
women's department, had some quarrel with her
and excluded her from the weekly meetings of
the lady commissioners. Hon. Frank Bacon,
United States commissioner for Kansas, ap-
pealed to the exposition board of management
for statement of the case, and the board de-
clared Mrs. Wilson entitled to representation in
the women's department., and sent notification
TO Mrs. Howe to that effect. To-day the meet
ing of the women commissioners took place.
when Mrs Howe excluded Mrs Wilson from the
meeting again, in defiance of the authority of the
board of management. The beard, it is under
stood, will vinaicate its authority. and a
lively rumpus in the womens department is ex-
pected.
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PRICE FIVE CENTS.

mistake but he was not going to admit it.
80 you," he said, ''dont you suppose
know what want2 Bring me Dozen" The
table was cleared of everything that was on it,
and Lawler pitched in. He ate all he possibly
could, called for glass of brandy and his bill,
The bill was $14 80. He looked UP at the waiter
and said: ''Waiter, / was not as hungry as I
thought was. How much is the billl7 -Four
teen dollars and fifty cents, replied the waiter.
"Why, it is not as much as thought it would
be- said Lawler" Here, you needn't mind
the change" and handing the waiter SIS Mr.
Lawler walked out
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-15

why the Indian Rights Society Oppose Ap-
portionment of Lands In Severalty.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, May l4-A gentleman from
New York, who has been identified with the In
dian Rights Association, says that the members
of that society oppose the apportionment OF
lands in severalty to the Indians for the reason
that surrounding the reservations in New York
are hundreds of land sharks who are only wait
ing the division of the Indian lands 70 rob the
red men Of all that they have left This gentle
man predicts that if the Seneca reservation IN
Erie and Cayuga counties, New York, should 10
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-15
GENERAL JACKsoN,s WILL.
Old Hickory's Limited supply of Pelf and
His Vast Store of Patriotism. II


His Vast Store Of Patriotism.
Washington Special.
Anything connected with the name of General
jackson just at this peculiar time is dear to the
Democratic heart A certified copy of the will
of the old hero, which was fled some time ago,
has been admitted to probate in this city. Tho
object of probating the will here is said to be
the initiatory step to proceeding to recover some
valuable and historical papers of Mr. jackson,
from which to write a history of his life. The
papers were left for this purpose to Francis p
Blair, and he left them to Montgomery Blair.
The latter intended writing the history but
died before doing So His son, Woodbury. Blair,
the present custodian of them. The person
Hnstituting the proceedings is the son of An
drew Jackson, jr., the adopted son of the ex-
President.
The will shows that the testator, when he
died, had only limited supply of this worlds
goods, but an inexhaustible supply of loyalty
and patriotism. His bequests consist princi-
pally of historical relics, such as swords pis-
tolls and other arms. The document also set
ties his birthplace beyond doubt Upon
this point there has been considerable dispute,
Tennessee and South Carolina and some other
States claiming the honor of his birth In his
will he speaks of South Carolina as his native
State
Each bequest of sword or implement of war
fare calls forth an eloquent passage exhorting
the recipient to never draw it without occasion
and never sheath it without honor. To his
nephew, Andrew j. Donclson, he left the sword
presented to him by the State of Tennessee
with the injunction that he never fail to use it
in support of the glorious Union against foreign
enemies or domestic traitors TO his grand
nephew, Andrew Jackson Coffee, he leaves a
sword presented to him by the Rife Company
of New Orleans, with similar injunction about
re vc ha mic nf of
were presented by him to Gen. George Washing
ton and later to him-the testator-he be-
queathed to George w. Lafayette There were
several other historical relics of the same nature
which were all disposed of with injunctions to
use them in the defense and honor of the
country.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-15
Assaulted and Beaten by NEGROES.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, May 14-Eliza Sirs,
about sixteen years old, was found on the river
bank, above this city, yesterday, with scarcely
any clothing on, and in dying condition. She
says that three days ago she was met on the
street in the evening and assaulted by Grant
Jones, Frank Lee and Walter Kent, all negroes
and frightfully beaten and kicked by Them
While dazed she wandered to the place named
and laid down and remained there without food
not knowing where she was. She was brought
to the city and cared for. She is in frghtful
condition from her maltreatment The negroes
deny having seen the girl on the occasion she
speaks of She has lodged complaint against the
negroes. The chances for her recovery are not
good.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-15
INDIANA OFFICES.
The United States Marshaiship-M r. Slater
for Indian Agent.

The United States Marshatship-M. IL Slater
for Indian Agent.
Washington Special.
Nothing will be done about the appointment
of United States district marshal for Indiana
until about the first week in july when the
present marshal will have held the Office four
years. The present incumbent was appointed
by President Garfield by telegraph on the day
before he was shot, and took immediate charge
of the office, succeeding Colonel Dudley.
who was made Commissioner of Pensions. The
new marshal performed the duties of the Office
all the time during the illness of President Gar
field, but was not commissioned until late in the
fall When Mr.. Arthur succeeded to the Presi.
dency he sent the nomination of the present in
cumbent to the Senate in October and it was
some weeks after that when he was commits
stoned. The question now is whether President
Cleveland will appoint new marshal on the
1st of July or wait until about the 1st of No
vember, when the present incumbent's commits
sion will have surely expired. The Indiana DEM
ocrats think that on July he will have held
the Office four years, and there ought not
to be any question raised about his removal Ed
Hawkins, upon whom the entire Indiana delega-
tion, including Vice-presidcnt Hendricks and
Senator Voorhees, have united for the place, is in
Washington but he says his visit here is not in
connection with the Office
Representative Holman is urging for appoint
ment to an Indian agency NJ. r. Slater, of Frank
lin, Ind. 1t is charged that Slater is a Repub-
lican, and it is said that this fact will be laid be-
fore the Secretary of the Interior. During the
recent session of the Indiana Legislature Slater
had claim before that body asking for 81, ,254,
to pay him on account of the destruction of his
printing office by some Pennsylvania soldiers
who were in Franklin during the war; The ap-
propriation was opposed by Mr.. Patten, a Demo
cratic member, on the ground that Slater was
then rebel sympathizer, but is a Repub-
lican. Slater was, however. member of the
Legislature that elected Mcdonald to the United
States Senate, and was a strong adherent of
Judge Holman for the place. 1T is said that it
was with some difficulty that he was induced to
vote for Mr. Mcdonald even after the Demo
cratic caucus had nominated him for the sena-
torship.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-15
AGRICULTURAL LABOR.
Prices Paid in Different Sections-A Feasible
and Practicable Suggestion.


and Practicable Suggestion.
WASHINGTON, May 14.-The monthly stats
tical publication of the Agricultural Department
for May, which will be issued within two or
three days, contains comprehensive statement
of wages paid to farm laborers in all parts Of the
country based on what Mr.. Dodge. the stats
tician of the department, believes to be entirely
trustworthy data The statement is as follows:
Eastern States, per month, $2538; Middle
States, $23. 10; Southern States, $14 81; Western
States, $22. 26; California, $3S. rs
The amount of labor seeking employment in
agriculture at the present time is unusually
large, yet there are many localities in almost
every section of the country in which there is
more or less complaint of scarcity. The report
closes with the practical suggestion that In the
manufacturing towns and cities, Offices be
opened, either by the labor unions, or by benev-
olent citizens, through which communication
may be opened between unemployed city work
men and farmers needing help so that reputa-
bic and worthy city laborer may have the means
of making known his true character instead of
starting out on foot at venture, subject to the
risk of being mistaken for a professional tramp.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-15
A GEORGIA WEDDING.
The Husband Seeks Divorce, Alleging that
lie Was Forced to Wed.

CARTERsvlLLE, Ga, May IA case has just
developed here of sensational interest being al
legations contained in suit for divorce brought
by VIM. N. Jones, prominent young man Of
Taylorsvile, against his wife, to whom he had
been married but day. On the line of Polk
county lived Miss Ida Gatson, young lady who
is great favorite in society. Her accepted
suitor seemed to be Mr. jones' whose visits were
frequent and prolonged. Latterly the girl
grew pale, and it plain to be seen that she
was suffering from some secret grief, while the
visits of Jones became less frequent
William CASTOR, the lady's brother, was ap
prised by his mother of the necessity of finding
a husband to hold up his sisters honor, and that
without any undue delay. Young CASTOR took
into his confidence Alex Bullock, brawny
young farmer and they determined to
bring matters to crisis. On Mon
day evening they found Mr.. Jones,
CASTOR; this he bitterly denied, and also refused
to marry her. They were even prepared for
this, and drawing their weapons from under the
buggy seat, Jones found himself covered by two
ugly sef-cocking revolvers. Thus persuaded he
took the middle seat in the buggy. was driven to
the house Of Miss CASTOR and. as he alleges was
kept bound all night until Tuesday morning
when license and preacher were both ready He
refused at first to answer the momentous ques-
tioD as to whether he would love and cherish Ida,
but the reproduction of the weapons of war
brought him to his senses. and the couple were
duly pronounced husband and wife. Young
CASTOR then htched up his team and, giving
the groom and bride The seats of honor. drove
them to the residence of the groom's mother.
where he deposited them, and where the bride
still remains insisting upon the rights and
privileges of daughter-in-law. Alleging these
facts in substance. Mr. Jones seeks to have the
whole affair annuled before matters grow any
worse.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-15
THE AFGHAN BOUNDARY.

The Negotiations Between England and
Russia Progressing Satisfactorily.
LONDON May 1.-The negotiations which
have been resumed in London between Russia
and England respecting the Afghan question are
making satisfactory progress Some further ex-
plantations are necessary for both sides before
ratification of the general agreement already
reached can be secured. but it is not believed
that those will delay final adjustment NJ.
Lessar, the chief of the Russian commission on
the Afghan frontier question, expects to be at
any moment instructed to proceed forthwith to
Asia to assist in the work of deimiting the
frontier
The new Afghan frontier line starts at point
north Of Zulfkar and runs thence eastward to
Chamoni Bhid; from the latter place the line ex-
tends northward down the Kushk river to
Ganzit- Khan, and proceeds thence eastward, and
south of Penjdeh, to Khoja Saleh.
The Standard says: '1t is rumored that the
Russian reply raises difficulty in regard to the
basis of delmitation. 1t is expected that COM
mission of officers will be appointed to examine
the northwest frontier of India with view of
Afghan merchants residing at Merv have peti-
A dispatch from St Petersburg to the Vienna
Political Correspondence says: 'The basis of
the Anglo Russian agreement appears to consist
in the abolition of the neutral zone in favor of
direct boundary between Russia and Afghan
istan. Russian government circles think this
will secure lasting peace, the neutral zone
having been constant cause of dssension.'
A dispatch from Tirpul to the Daily Telegraph
says the people of Afghanistan expect that the
English will avenge the defeat of the Afghans
by the Russians OF indemnify the Ameer for his
losses. The dispatch also says that Yulatani
Sarell is the head man and represents Russian
rule in Penjdeh.
Earl Granville is communicating with M. De
Giers in regard to keeping order on the new
Russo Afghan frontier. 1t is reported that
NJ. De Giers has asked whether England will ac-
cept the responsibility for acts of the frontier
tribes nominally under the control of the Ameer
1t is the intention of Mr. De Giers to leave Rus
sia freedom to extend the frontier on the first
excuse of tribal disorders
Colonel Alikhanoff, who commanded the Rus
slams in their attack Penjdeh, remains at
Merv with 200 troops. The Russians have two
battalions of infantry and 800 cavalry with two
batteries, at Sarakhs. They have strong out
posts at Puli-Khatum and Zufikar.
In the House of Commons, this afternoon, Mr..
Gladstone stated that he did not know whether
Russia's answer concerning the Afghan frontier
agreement reached by Lord Granville, the Earl
of Kimberly, Baron De Staal and M. Lessar,
and submitted to the Car for approval, had yet
arrived in London. The negotiations between
the two governments continue, Mr.. Gladstone
said, and the government were unaware of any
further Russian advance, the latest kilograms
received making mention of any advance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-15
Help for Stricken Plymouth.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, May IA Miss Alice Fish
eompanied by DIR. Bradley, arrived here this
morning, and has entered on the discharge of
her duties at the Plymouth Hospital. on behalf
of the Board of Poor Guardians of that city.
There has been one death since last night No
new cases are reported this morning, and there
is reason to believe that there will be no fresh
outbreak of the disease
Over 150 families in Plymouth are now receiv-
ing aid, and money is still badly needed, as there
are many hundreds of widows and orphans who
must be provided for. Efforts will be made to
raise fund of $75 00O to be used for the benefit
of the destitute orphans for several years to
come. Three more deaths occurred this after
noon,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-15
Beatrice,s $4,000 a Year.

LONDON May 14.--In the House of Commons
Mr.. Gladstone moved, and Mr.. Northcott sec
onded, the granting of an annuity of $4,000 to
Princess Beatrice on the occasion of her forth
coming marriage.
Mr.. Labouchere opposed the motion He
thought the Queen should provide the annuity.
The annuity was voted by 337 against 38
Mr.. Gladstone, in moving the annuity. urged
the House to bear in mind that Princess Bea-
trice was the last Of the Queens children for
whom demand of this kind could be made.
''The marriage of Princess Beatrice" continued
the Prime Ministry, like all the previous mar
riages of her Majesty's family, is based on genu-
inc attachment The government proposed"
Mr.. Gladstone SAID, ito submit the whole
question of the civil list and future grants to
royalty to a parliamentary committee at the
next session"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-15
LAWLER'S LOBSTERS.
A Chicago Man Who Ordered More Dinner
Than He Could Eat.


Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, May l4.-Rather good story
is told about Congressman Lawler, of Chicago.
When he made his first visit to New York some
years ago, friend invited him to restaurant
where they called for soft-shell crabs. Lawler
had never seen any before, and did not know
what they were He liked them, however, aud
few days afterward, wishing to regalo himself
again with some of the toothsome crustaceans,
he hunted up the restaurant walked in, and sat
down at table; but he had forgotten the name
of the food he desired. Looking over bill of
fare he saw HOLSTERS He called the waiter
and said: Waiter, have you any lobstersl'
'Yes" said to waiter Bring me a dozep,'
said Lawler. IA dozen," exclaimed the waiter,
in astonishment. Lawler saw that he had made
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-15
The Trial of Cunningham and Burton.

Ane Irlal OF cunningham and Burton.
LONDON, May IA The trial of Cunningham
and Burton was resumed this morning. In
spector Jarvis testified that when the brown
trunk which was removed from Cunningham's
lodgings in Great Prescott street. and found in
Burtons possession at the time the latter was
arrested, was first searched in Burtons room,
detonator was found in it. The trunk, the wit
ness said, was searched the second time at the
police-station, several days afterward, and the
second investigation revealed detonator slowed
away in the trunk. The inspector further testi-
fed that, as far as he knew, the trunk had re-
inained securely locked between the time of the
first and second search. He could not clearly
say why the first examination failed to disclose
the detonator, merely stating that it was only
cursory investigation. General Majendie, on
being closely questioned by counsel for the pris-
oners, admitted that the detonator found in the
brown trunk was not like the detonators found at
the Charing Cross railway station and elsewhere
Evidence in regard to the explosion at West
minister Hall then followed, and the court ad-
journed until tomorrow.