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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-17
The British Government will Take Steps to
Suppress the Vile Practices Charged in
the Pail Mall Gazette's Reports.
The Excitement Over the Failure Of the
Munster Bank Dying Out.
An Incipient Rebellion in Spain Summarily
uppressed-Progress of the Cholera
Housing the Poor of England.
THE EASTEKN COMPLICATION.
The Negotiations Between Russia and Eng
land Becoming Serious.


LONDON. July 16-Tbe Daily Telegraph says
that the negotiations between England and
Russia regarding the Afghan frontier question
have become serious. Russia is preferring new
claims, and refuses to yield to Lord Salisbury,
whose tone, although studously friendly, is
firm.
The Standard, in commenting upon the same
subject, declares that England will never con-
done second edition of the Penjdeh outrage
The Telegraph says: The objection of the
Ameer of Afghanistan to Russia's claim to
position practically commanding the Zulfikar
pass, is supported by Lord Salisbury. Lord
Salisbury's reluctance to consent to Russia's
offer to submit the question in dispute to joint
commission is owing to his belief that such a
course would be resultless and would only delay
a settlement of the matter.
The Times, in an editorial, says that all the
powers, with the exception of Russia, have given
their assent to the issue of an Egyptian loan.
Russias silence, the Times says, increases the
apprehension in regard to the Afghan question
The Standard. in an editorial on the reported
advance of Russian troops to Zulfkar
pass says that although more reassur-
ing news was received late yesterday from Col.
Ridgeway the chief of the British Afghan
boundary commission, the news from other
sources regarding the Russian movements is of
the gravest character. The only redeeming feat
ure of the intelligence from Afghanistan, says
the Standard, is that the Afghans have attached
themselves more firmly than ever to our side.
Mr.. Robert Bourke, Under Secretary for For
eign Affairs in the House of Commons this af-
ternoon, stated that the government had made
representations to Russia, in regard to the recent
foggng by Russian officials under General Kom-
aroff's command, of British consul's clerk.
Russia, in answering, Mr. Bourke said, has
promised to make inquiry into the affair, and
General Komaroff had explained that, at the time
the man was whipped the Russians were unaware
that he was clerk in the British consul's service,
but supposed that he was suspicious character
1t was stated this evening that the govern
ment, up to late hour this afternoon, had re-
ceived no further news from the Afghan frontier.
Captains Yate and Perritt, who were sent by
Colonel Ridgeway to Herat, have arrived at that
place,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-17

Over the Tardy Movements of the President
in Distributing the Party Pap.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, July 16-The regular press
dispatches have contradicted the statement made
by the specials that there has occurred dis
turbance in the Cabinet over the matter of max
ing removals from Office of Republicans upon
various pretexts, but it develops that the truth
in the first place was not all told Ihave it from
a good source that at the meeting of the Cabinet
few day ago there was almost an explosion of
bad humor during discussion of civil-service
reform, and that so much feeling was engen-
dered no effort was made to conceal it.
A great deal of pressure has been made by the
Democrats of the North to have changes in the
Offices made and an almost deafening howl has
been sent up from the Western and Northern
States-so much SO that disinterested people
have come to conclude that the subject of Office
getting was upermost in the minds of those in
power. With all this it has been Incompatible
to the demand of the South. The North and
West have been sweet, and gentle, and charita-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-17
DOingS in Parliament.

LONDON, July 16-In the House of Commons,
the bill removing the electoral disqualification
from voters accepting gratuitous medical relief
passed the second reading by vote of 279 20.
In the course of a lengthy debate, Mr.. Chamber
lain thanked the Conservatives for passing radi-
cal measures during their short term of Office
The budget was read second time in the
House of Commons this evening Sir Hugh
Childers, exChancellor of the Exchequer, said
he was confident that beer, wine and spirits
ought to be subject to higher taxes He denied
that the revenue from them had reached its
limits, and expressed mis- belief that they could
be made to produce fully f6, OOO, 900 sterling per
year.
The Liberals, Conservatives, and Parnellites
naVe issueu urgent W.lps LOT 70 MORO" nlsnC 5
debate on Mr.. Parnell's motion for an inquiry
into the Maamtrasna case. Mr.. Gladstone hopes
to be present
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-17
Cotton Mill Burned at Chicago.

CHICAGO, July 16.-The large cotton mill of
the Brighton Cotton Manufacturing Company,
In the southwestern suburbs, caught fire this
evening. and was practically destroyed Archer
avenue, the only means of access to the mill, had
been temporarily torn up, and the fire
engines after making detour, discovered
that an insufficient amount of hose had been
provided. Sparks from a passing engine are
believed to have ignited some cotton waste in
some sheds. The main building was 50xl5O feet
in area and five stories high. Three or four other
buildings were also busned, besides the engine
room containing 500 horsepower engine, and a
boer-house containing three boilers. The
plant, including the machinery, was worth be-
tween $150,000 and $l60,O0O The stock de-
stroyed was valued at $1,000 The mill was
built in 1881. The insurance is $685. 900 on plant,
and SO 900 on stock
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-17
Russia Counts on Help from France.

VIENNA, July 16.-The Politsche Cores pom
denz published semi-oficial dispatch from st.
Petersburg, to-day, on the central Asia ques-
tion, which says that Russia counts with cer-
tainty On the help of France in any contest
which the Gear may have with England in Asia.
France, the article declared, will be compelled
to establish protectorate over Tonquin and the
English in India will be between two fires, and
their interest is to avoid any policy likely to
lead to Franco Russian alliance" This is a
set-off to the increasing friendliness between
Germany and England.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-17
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN WASHINGTON.
The Daily Pest, National Republican and
Sunday Gazette Burned Out.

WASHINGTON, July 16-About s o'clock this
evening fire broke out suddenly in the Post
building at the corner of Tenth and D streets,
and soon the upper stories were wrapped in
flames. The building was occupied by the
Washington Daily Post the National Republic
an, the Washington Critic, the Sunday Gazette,
the United States Electric Light Company, and
several other tenants. The editorial, compos-
ing and press rooms Of the four papers are COM
pletely ruined and the business offices flooded
with water. The building, which is owned by
Stilson Hutchins, was valued at $4,000, and is
said to be covered by insurance. Both the Post
and Republican used the same press, valued
at $780, insured for $4,000 The Critic press
was valued at 5,OO0 and is supposed to have
been insured.
In the basement of the Republican Office was
press owned by ex-Seeretary Chandler, and
valued at $25, 900. There were in the building,
also, the plates of Mr.. Stilson Hutchins's new
book, entitled "The National Capital Washing
con, Past and Present" The plates were very
valuable and are total loss. Besides the plates,
5000 copies of the new work were burned.
The Gazette is owned by Thomas S. Monow,
whose loss is not heavy. Michael ". Conway,
Va IAo CHLe"so III uop'.i Ho "ii cu Aoi o
this morning, en- route to New York, went to the
fire. and during its progress introduced himself to
Chief Cronin. of the Washington fire depart
ment and the latter Immediately placed him in
charge of portion of the tiremen and he did
excellent service in fighting the flames. The
total loss will reach about $3.50, 900, about two
thirds of which is covered by insurance
The editors of the Evening Star at once ten
dered the use of their Office 20 both the Post and
Republican, and those papers will be issued as
d
ing was still in flames, the editors and
printers of the Post and Republican
were hard at work at the Star office,
preparing for to-morrow's edition While the
origin of the fire is not definitely known, it is be-
ieved to have broken out in the engine.room of
the electric light company. The plant of this
company was in the Post building. and soon
after the fire broke out every electric light in the
town suddenly extinguished, leaving Ger
tain quarters of the city in darkness.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-17
FOREIGN MISCELLANY,
A Republican Conspiracy Said To Be Hatch
ing In Spain.


ing in Spain.
MADRID, July 16.-Several persons have been
arrested at Saragossa on suspicion of being con-
nected with conspiracy to bring about rising
in favor of the establishment of republic in
Spain. Intelligence has also been received here
that an armed band of republican agitators was
encountered by detachment of Spanish troops
near Mataro maritime town fifteen miles from
Barcelona, and dispersed: many of the band
being captured.
A later account says: A camp of insurgents
number of recruits, well armed, joined the
rebels. The government troops made sudden
descent on them and they fed in every direc.
tion without firing gun. The troops pursued
and captured most of them. Instructions were
sent to all the cities and towns in Spain to look
out for revolutionary plotters.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-17

Postoffice Statistics-Renewal of Bonds-The
Special Delivery.

WAsHINGroS. July l6.-The Postoffce De-
partment has made a count Of the letters, ETC.,
mailed at twenty principal postoffices for the six
days ended June u, with view to a comparison
1T later day Of the weight of letters mailed
before and after July l. when the letter weight
was increased to one ounce. From the tables
prepared, it appears that the total number of
letters mailed at the twenty offices during the
six days was 1861, $50. Six per cent weighed ono
half ounce or less.
The Secretary of the Navy has issued an order
granting employees of the Navy Department
thirty days leave of absence with pay, during a
year. when their services can be spared with
out interference with public business.
The bond division of the Postoffice Department
has been sending out large number of blank
bonds for renewals in cases where the bonds ct
postmasters were made more than FIVE years
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-17
Nearing a Settlement,

BERLIN, July l6.-Advices from ST. Peters
burg state that the Afghan boundary question is
not yet finally settled, but that the main points
are adjusted. The details of the frontier delmi-
tation are, it is said, being arranged satisfac-
torily to the powers directly interested, and a
settlement Of the whole dispute, which will be
equally acceptable to England and to Russia, is
expected to be attained soon. The same advices
state that Russia has not demanded any definite
puaraDteac
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-17
A Kentucky Tragedy,

LOUISVILLE, July 16.-Information reached
here to night of horrible murder which oc.
Cured In Bell county, Kentucky, nearly week
ago. Mrs Mary MacAtee, wife of a moonshiner,
grew jealous of the attention her husband paid
to a neighbor Mrs. Alice Noe. The
two quarreled, and the MacAtee woman
seized an AK and hacked her rival to pieces. The
same woman's husband was arrested by three
revenue officers a short time ago. She discov-
cred his capture and started in pursuit with a
pistol, and took MacAtee back home. Mrs
MacAtee is still free
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-17
Our South American Commissioners.

commission appointed by the United States
government to visit South America with view
to the promotion of commerce with the United
States, and Mr.. Curtis, secretary of the commits
sion, who were saved from the wreck of the
British steamer Guadiana off Abrohos, Brazil,
on June "a, while en- route from Rio Janerio to
New York. have arrived here. Judge Thatcher
sailed to day for New York, on the Donan,
and Mr.. Curtis will sail next Thursday on the
Werra
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-17
How the News Affects the Paris Bourse.

PARIS, July 16-3 p. M,-There is panic on
the Bourse, to-day, and heavy fell has occurred
in prices of most securities owing to the reports
that crisis between Russia and England is
imminent 1t is said that Russia is negotiating
a war loan. The absence Of official news from
Atghanistan is considered ominous. The Temps
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-17
Attitude of the Government.

LONDON, July 16.-Sir Richard Assheton-
Cross, Home Secretary, speaking this afternoon
in the House of Commons about the revelations
of the Pail Mall Gazette, said that nobody could
sympathize more than he with the work which
the Gazette was performing, and he declared
that the Home Department would use every pos
sible effort to discover and punish the pepetra-
tors of the offences exposed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-17
The window-Glass workers, Convention.

PITTsBURe, Pa, July l6-At the session of
the International window-glass workers conven-
tiop, today A. g. Denny European organizer,
gave detailed report of his operations in Eu-
rope. This repor. stated that he had been
successful in organizing unions in England,
France, Belgium, Italy and Portugal President
CIine's report, eubmitted. showed the association
10 be in healthy condition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-17
The Opposition to the Cobb Bill.

LONDON, July 16.--The submarine cable bill,
against the passage of which the American Tele-
graph, the Commercial, and the French compa-
MES, and Siemens Bros. have pettioned the
House of Lords provides for carrying into
effect the international convention for the pro-
lection of the submarine cables. The petition
ers also ask that they may be heard by counsel
AGAINST tna hill
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-17
THE FRENCH IN AMMAN.
The Royal Princes Return to Hue and Des-
iSnate Regent.

ignate a Regent.
PARIS, July 16.-General DeCourcey tele-
graphs from Hue as follows: "All the Royal
Princes have re returned to Hue They assem-
bled at the French legation and designated
Thoxman, the Kings uncle Regent, until the
Kings return. The Kings mother returns with
the Kings wives. A new council has been
formed of ministers favorable to the French.
The former Minister of War is prisoner. The
Regent has issued proclamation which COM
mands the officials Of AMMAN and Tonquin to
restore order, to punish the rebels and to assist
the French. The troops are in excellent condi.
tiOnW
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-17
Philadelphia Rubber Works Rurned.

PHILADELPHIA, July 16.-The extensive build
ings of the Philadelphia rubber works. on South
street, above Twenty fourth, were completely
destroyed by fire early this morning. The
works were owned by COL U. c. Mitchell and
the loss on building, stock and machinery is es-
timated at $50 900. McBrde's cement roofing
works, adjoining, were also destroyed causing a
loss of s., 500. Five horses and four mules,
stabbed in the rear of the latter building, were
burned to death. Most Of the loss is covered by
insurance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-17
The Maamtrasna Murder Case.

LONDON, July 16-It is reported that the
government intends to grant an inquiry into the
Maamtrasna murders. It will be remembered
that Patrick Joyce and Patrick Casey made a
deposition asserting the innocence of Miles
Joyce. who was hanged for alleged connection
with the crime
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-17
THE MUNSTER BANK.

Movement to Wind Up the Affairs of the In
stitution.
DUBLIN, July 16.-It has been decided by Mr..
Talon, car owner, Mr.. Bolger, land owner, and
the Alliance Gas Company, all large creditors of
the Munster bank to present joint creditors
petition n for the compulsory winding up of the
affairs of that institution.
The suspension of the bank has thrown ], 500
employees out of work. A large meeting of pro-
prietors, held here to- day, appointed a commit
tee to consider the best means to reconstruct the
bank and facilitate it's liquidation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-17

the Holy Order of st. Joseph at Delhi, eight
miles below this city. on the Ohio river, was
totally destroyed by fire this evening Loss
$75. 900: insurance $50 000
No one was injured. The building was the
result of the savings of the sisters for many
wears,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-17
Excitement Subsiding at Cork

CORK, July 16-The excitement caused by the
suspension of the Munster bank is subsiding A
feeling of greater easiness now prevails. 1t has
been suggested that the shareholders subscribe
s. per share to tide over the crisis. Govern
mental assistance is hoped for.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-17
WHEN INDICATIONS.
FRIDAY-Local rains, cooler
Neather, northerly avinds.

We placed on sale yesterday second invoice Of
SILK UMBRELLAS. Coin Silver Handles in as
sorted patterns Bamboo Sticks, Eight-ribbed, Para
gon Frame and Twilled Silk, at $3.50. Of course,
they are great bargain but so than thous'
and and one other things to be found at the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-17
Russians on Persian Territory.

TEHERAN, July 16.--The Russians have per.
manently occupied three positions on Persian
territory, lying between Sarakhs and Pull
Kahtan.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-17
Rolling-Miil Burned.

BALTIMORE, July l6.-Fire this morning de-
stroyed the rolling mill at the Baltimore copper
works at Canton. The damage is estimated at
$25 000 partially insured
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-17
FRIDAY MORNING, JULY II, 1885.

have enforced and insured the enactment of
further power to supplement our most defective
statutes on this subject"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-17
Housing the Poor of England.

LONDON, July 16-The text of the bill to i'm
prove the housing of the poor of London, pre-
pared by the Marquis of Salisbury, has been
given to the public. The measure provides that
in the construction of workingmen's lodging
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-17

Others get 1875 for them-some difference in price
but then that's expected. With good Umbrella for
wet weather, and Fan for dry weather such as the
WHEN is now presenting to each customer happi
should reign supreme.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-17

says that officers of the Russian army now on
furlough have been ordered to rejoin their reSi-
mentS at once.
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CONTINUED on Second Page. /
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-14
en- of above were measured at the time,
and comparison will be made.

en- of above were measured at the time,
and comparison will be made.
TOWN TALK.
The murder was the the theme of
considerable discussion yesterday,
coming as it does, on the heels of an
outrage that barely escaped resulting
in death and a disastrous con6agra-
ton, and following in a long line of
similar disgraceful deeds. Conserva-
tive, clear-headed men talked about
the situation in the gravest manner.
1t was now notorious fact that
for more than three months
past a series of brutal noe
turnal attempts have been
made on servant women in Austin.
Two have been most foully murdered;
at least a score assaulted, and some of
them badly beaten; and Sweede girl
shot in the back. In hardly single
instance has any detection followed.
None of the scoundrels have been capt
ured or punished. Some were inclined
to lay the blame on the police, and
such expressions as inefficient and
mo good" were common. Others
thought the police not to blame since
only four men were on duty at any
one time, and it was not reasonable to
expect them TO guard every block.
There was no telling the particular
spot where the attack might occur.
This class blamed the City Council for
not appointing more men. 1t is not
putting it too strong to say that the
is widespread and con-
fined to no particular class of citizens.
A prominent gentlemen remarked
that it must be the work of maniac.
Another thought that the citizens
should Immediately organize vigi-
lance committee. The colored people
seem seriously alarmed. One was
heard to say that he never expected |
to leave his house any more at night |
for fear his wife would be killed.
1t might not be amiss for the Gov
ernor to offer a reward in this case. |
1t does not matter that the victim is |
an obscure colored woman. Her life |
was as dear to her, and should have |
been held as sacred as that of the !
proudest lady in the land.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-14
STATE DEPARTMENTS.
Items of Interest Collected Around the
Capitol Yesterday.

Capitol Yesterday.
Protests have been received against
the appointment of certain gentlemen
who are candidates for the office OF
Financial agent, to represent the
State in collecting the frontier indem-
nifty claims against the general gov
eminent. The Auditorial Board
however. deems the ground of objec-
tion-alleged inelligibility-to be OF
no force.
Some of the first copies of the gen
eral laws passed by the late Legisla-
ture have been found defective. In a
few of the copies one form of sixteen
forms were not rightly bound together.
BY returning such copies to the
Secretary of State, perfect ones
will be supplied.
The State Land Board has had
printed circulars issued containing the
lately established rules of the Board
The prospect points to the sale and
lease of large amount of land in the
near future, judging from the gu
merous inquiries received by the Sec
rotary.
The Acknowledgement has been
consulted by number of cattlemen
living in Southern Texes, who desired
to know whether they could get the
use OF the State troops in protecting
through drives of their herds, via
the Panhandle. No troops are likely
to be furnished, unless actually needed,
but it not believed that the .stockmen
of the Northwest will resort to force
contrary to law.