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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-20

FATHER AND SON HANGED.
Fhe Crime for Which Perry and William
Milton We're Executed at Farmersyille, La.

FARMERsvILLE, La, June 19.-Perry and
William Milton, father and son, were hanged
In the Jail inclosure here day for the murder
of John w. Cherry, and old farmer, at his home
in the northern part of this (Union) parish
April 15, 1884 The two murderers were neigh
bors of their victim, but bad blood existed be-
tween the families, caused by the Millions jeal-
ousy of the Cherrys superior social and financial
position. Tue two families had frequent quar-
rels. Hostiiities were delayed by old man
Cherry's peaceful disposition. On the morning
of the murder the Millions were passing Cherrys
farm and saw the old man working in his
field. The elder Milton called out to him that
good time to settle scores, and the
two advanced on Cherry, who retreated aud
warned them off. Finally, Cherry was compelled
to use his revolver wounding the elder Milton
in the arm. His antagonists then closed in upon
him and attacked him with hoes. Cherry turned
and ran towards his residence. calling to his wife
to bring out the shotgun. VIM Milton headed him
off and got to the house first. just as Mrs. Cher
ry stepped out of the door with the gun. Milton
feled her with hand spike that he had found in
the yard, and seized the gun Meantime Perry
Milton came up and held Cherry until William
knocked him down by a dozen blows on the
head Cherry begged for his life, but William
beat him with the hand spike until the old mans
head was pounded into jelly. Mrs Cherry
who had regained her senses, took her dying
husbands head in her lap, but was brutally
thrust aside. Cherry showed some signs of life
and the elder Milton told Perry to finish him.
He did so by crushing his skull. The Millions
hid in the neighborhood for several weeks final
ly escaping to Texas where they were captured
The drop fell at 137. Old man Millions neck
was dslocated, and with the exception of slight
shrug of the shoulders he died Immediately after
the fall. His son William died in terrible
agony, the loop having caught over his chin, in
descending. 1t remained so allowing easy res
piration. After fifteen minutes, his condition
being unchanged, the rope was readjusted, and
death resulted in eleven minutes. Neither of
them made any statement. The execution was
private
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-20
COTTON In BRAZIL.
Points from a Report Made by Prof. John G.



Branner.
WASHINGTON. Juno 19.--Prof. John C. Bran
ner Of the Indiana University, who during the
winter of 1884, was sent to Brazil to collect
certain chronological information. and incidentally
to study the condition and extent of cotton
culture in that country, has submitted his report
upon the cotton culture to the Commissioner of
Agriculture He says that cotton in Brazil
grows on its native soil, and, it is to be pre-
sumed, under climatic and other conditions best
adapted to its highest development But,
though Brazil began to export cotton more than
one hundred years before the United States,
her annual product to-day is only about
one-eighteenth as much as our own. TO be
sure tho population is only one fifth as large as
ours but then almost the whole population lives
in cotton-growing region while only a small
Under normal conditions, Brazil can scarcely be-
come a competitor of the United States in cotton
production, but the disappearance of slavery and
the consequent adoption of some sys-
tenn of small farming, will, in
the future, materially increase the
present production. Slavery has fostered a re-
markabls conservatism in agriculture. which
must, with the aid of education, soon disappear.
Cotton factories are already rapidly spreading.
and the day is not far distant when they will
supply the Brazilian market The same agricul.
tural tools and methods now employed by the
average planters were in use more than 200
years ago--methods learned from their Portu-
guese ancestors and their slaves. The lack of
capital and the lack of common roads are serious
matters, but they not insurmountable diff
culties.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-20
THE DEMOCRATIC IDEA.
Service In the Rebel Army Considered a
Qualification for Office.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WAsHfNGToN, June 19.-Once in a while one
of the new officials of the government finds it
necessary to remove Democrat on the ground
of ineficency, and some of the gentlemen who
belong to the majority party have already
learned that the mere fact that their politics is
of the same stripe as that of the administration
is not enough to save them from the conse-
quences of their shortcomings One day last
week a man named Hendricks, who has been
employed in the division of accounts in tie
General Land Office, was heard conversing with
some of his fellow clerks. Mr.. Hendricks con-
dition was hardly that of entire sobriety, and
his language was somewhat obscured by the
fumes of whisky which he had been absorbing
in enormous quantities. He promised his asso-
ciates that il any of them at any time needed
any influence he would prevent them from
being dismissed. He claimed that he fought
four years in the rebel army; that he was in the
same company with Senator Vance, and that,
besides all this, he was close blood rela-
ton of the vice-president On Saturday,
Mr.. Hendricks was called before Commissioners
Sparks to explain some matters of business,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-20

New YORK, June 19.-The business failures
seven aays az ranorted tn r q INN 0 70 1a'
number, for the United States 1914, and for Can.
ada thirty-two, or a total of 226 as against to-
tai of 207 last week, and 223 the week previous
to the last. The failures in New York city are
very light and unimportant. and there is nothing
calling for remark in the other sections of the
country.
PHILADELPHIA, June 19--The suspension OF
David S. Thompson, stock broker, was an
nounced to-day. His obligation on the board
will not, it is thought exceed $4,000
Boston, June 19-James r. Austin, insur
ance agent, has failed for about $50, 900; assets
&S 900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-20
WORSE THAN oFFICE-sEEKEas.
President Cleveland Besieged by the George
town Convent College Girls.


town Convent College Girls.
Washington Special.
Ten of the prettiest girl graduates of the
Georgetown Convent College called on the Pres
ident to-day The gentle-looking sister who ac-
companied them, with some embarrassment,
stated the object of their visit The college COM
mencement will take place the oath Instant,
and they desire the President to attend and be-
stow the medals upon the successful graduates
The young ladies did not wait to give Mr.. Cleve~
land chance TO reply in the negative, but
they opened fire on him from every direction
Now don't say no, Mr. President, exclaimed
handsome brunette, lying her hand upon his
arm. You know you can come if you win only
try, and it won't take long We just want you
to give us our medals. Please do.n And the
bright black eyes flashed appeaingly, and ap-
parently with much effect, into ths adniring
countenance of the President '.And Miss
Cleveland has promised to come and crown us y
exclaimed a pert little miss with blonde hair ara
uptilted nose, .'and it would be shame if Ter
brother refused to give us our medals" 'And
we are going TO have just lovely time ard a
lunch, aud flowers. and the dresses. Oh! you
will miss it, Mr.. President. If you don't come;
you will, won't your ratified another of tho fair
group, as she drew "a from her corsage bou-
quet, and cleverly slipped it in the buttonhole Of
the Presidents coat LET the politicians wait,
and give us an hour or two of your tme.a
Young ladies'" replied Mr. Cleveland, cit
would give me the greatest pleasure to ohlige
you, but am so busy that can't make any pos
tive aneaaement so far in advance will mot
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-20
The Meaning and Scope of the Act Explained
for the Benefit of Poor Board Authori-
ties in the Western States.
Democrats Who Think Service in the
Rebel Army Should Be Rewarded.
An Effort to Create Wrong Impression as to
the Accounts of Ex-C0mmissiOner Lor-
ing-Coal, Oil and Iron Statistics.
THE IMMIGRANT TAX.
Widespread Misunderstanding as to the In
tent Of the Law.

Widespread Misunderstanding as to the In
tent of the Law.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, June 19.-There seems to be a
widespread misunderstanding as to the effect of
the law which imposes tax of fifty cents per
head upon each immigrant landed in this coun-
try. Whenever pauper family STRIKES town"
in the West, and it is discovered that the mem
bers are assisted immigrants, the authorities at
once communicate with the Treasury Depart
ment, asking that some steps be taken to rid
them of the care and expense of the paupers.
Nearly every poor board in the country, away
from the seaboard, seems to imagine that the
fifty cents per capita paid by the steamshipcom
panies is for the purpose of caring for the pauper
and INDECENT immigrants, and that if they are
allowed to land the steamship companies can be
compelled to take them back. This is not the
case, however, and the law is so defective that
it is comparatively valueless for the purpose for
which it was enacted. The fifty cents per capita
is used for the purpose of paying for inspection,
ETC., and none of it goes towards the support of
any pauper immigrants who may escape from
incoming vessels There is nothing in the law
to compel steamship companies to take
back passengers who have once been landed.
1t simply says that no paupers or criminals shall
be landed in this country from incoming steam
ers but if they are found upon the vessel they
shall be at once taken back to the port of de-
parture at the expense of the steamship com
pany. In fact, so lame is the law, and so badly
drawn, that when it first went into operation
the steamship companies found very good loop
hole in it. After passengers had been
landed at Castle Garden for inspection the
steamship companies held that they could not be
compelled to take back to Europe people who
might be found to come within the prescribed
classes, and it was only by insisting that unless
they would agree to take them back they should
be compelled to lay out in midstream for hours,
and perhaps days, that the companies could be
brought to their senses. But even now, it, as in
the case of the woman recently sent here from
Pittsburg, pauper once gets his foot on shore,
and outside the clutches Of the customs author
tiles, he is free man, to go wheresoever he
chooses, and he cannot be compelled to leave the
United States During the last Congress several
attempts were made TO remedy this defect but
up to the present time without success A bill
designed to afford relief was favorably reported
upon in both houses, but final action was never
reached. 1t is believed that this will be one of
the earliest questions to be considered in the
Forty ninth Congress
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-20

&c. deaths, 25 Murcia (province), new cases, 226;
Deaths Is. Castillon de la Plane tprovincel,
new cases, s5 deaths, A.
To-day mob of women, with black flag,
formed procession and marched through the
streets, protesting against the official declaration
of the prevalence of cholera in Madrid.
In Madrid to-day there was one death from
cholera, but no new cases. Suspicious cases are
reported elsewhere in Spain. but thare are indl-
cations that the disease is decreasing in Madrid
and Valencia
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-20
A Menace to Russia.

ST. PETERSBURG, June 19.-The Novosti pub
fishes the following statement ''The Ameer of AT
ghanistan has massed nearly all his troops in Af-
CHAN Turkestan, under his own command One
detachment of the Ameer's troops is armed with
5000 breach-loading rifles and fifteen field guns,
which were presented by the Indian government.
This action threatens communications between
the Russian troops and their advanced outposts,
and endangers the Russian troops should they
move toward the Oxus river"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-20
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.

Arrival of the New York Schuetzenbund in
Germany.
New YORK, June ia cable special to the
Stats Zeitung, from Hamburg, says: ''The in
dependent New York Schuetzenbund excur-
sion arrived at Hamburg at 10 o'clock this
morning All the members of the party are
we'll The Suevia met with very rough and
stormy weather at the beginning of the trip, and
passed fifteen icebergs during the voyage from
New York across the Atlantic. The party will
proceed to Bingen on the Rhine to-day
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-20
Abatement of war Fever I'M Russia.

New YORK, June ia private letter from a
distinguished American traveller, dated Moscow,
June l, was received in this city this morning.
Referring to the Anglo Russian difficulty, the
writer says "The war fever here has run It's
course, and everything is quiet The Russians
believe that they have carried their point and
are proud a1d satisfied. They say however,
that sooner or later the Russian and English
frontiers must come together in Central Asia,
and then, and only then, will permanent
modus vivinde be secured"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-20
The Garter Harrison Plan.

CHICAGO, June 19.-Every employe of the
city government has been requested by Mayor
Harrison, through the various chiefs Of depart
ments. to hand in written resignation. Smi-
lar action was taken in one or two departments
recently, but now the order has been made
general. No special reason is assigned, except
Mr.. Harrisons belief that the mayor should be
free. if he choose. upon assuming Office to ap-
point such subordinates as may meet his views
The general handing in of designations does not
necessarily imply that all of the employees will
he rarnoyad
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-20
The Captors CAPTURED.

GsALENA ILL.,, June 19.--Three hard characters
WAC robbed a shoe store at Black Earth. Wis,
few nights ago, were tracked by
armed citizens to a railroad cut,
Cross Plains whore they suddenly
pounced upon the thieves ane ordered them to
hold up their hands. The robbers obeyed
promptly, bat while they were being disarmed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-20
Banquet to Ex-Minister Morton.

PARIS, June 10.-A grand banquet was given
last evening by the Stanley Club to the retiring
United States minister. Mr. Levi P. Morton.
The former consul general, Mr.. G. Walker pre-
sided. Mr. Morton was loudly cheered in the
course of his speech. The successor of Mr..
Morton, Minister McLane, and Gen. Lew Wal
lace, ex United States minister to Turkey, fol-
lowed in short addresses.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-20
Steamship News.

HAMBURG, June 19-Arrived: Suevia, from
New York.
SOUTHAMPTON, June 19-Arrived: Fulda,
from New York, for Bremen.
QUEENSTOWN. June 19--Arrived: Wyoming,
from New York, for Liverpool.
NEW YORK, June 19-Arrved: Elder and
Rhine, from Bremen; City of Richmond, from
LIVERPOOL
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-20
Marriage Under Difficulties.

DUBUQUE, Ia, June 19.-The marriage of
David Crafty and Miss Ida McDaniels took place
here last evening. under difficulties. The father
of the groom had previously made vow that he
would shoot his son on the marriage day, if he
should marry the girl, and last night dogged
their footsteps, armed with revolver The
young ccaple were guarded by police officer.
and were finally married. The father objected
because OF difference IN religious belief, and
because OF the brides family connections.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-20

WEST PoiST N. ", June l9.-The large
number of new admissions this month to the
Military Academy brings the corps of cadets up
10 about the full standard. There are now not
over twenty-five vacancies existing in the four
classes, which means that every congressional
district in the Union is represented, being some
thing almost without precedent The September
admissions will all every vacancy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-20

and relieved of their booty, two of
their companions suddenly appeared on the
scene, and ordered up the hands of
the captors. The citizens were forced to COM
ply with the order and after paying tribute to
the extent Of whatever valuabes and arms they
had about their persons, were allowed to depart.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-20
THE CHOLERA I'm SPAIN.

Yesterdays Record of New Cases and Deaths
"A Mob Of Women In Madrid.
MADRID June l9-The cholera returns tof-
icial) for yesterday, are as follows' Madrid,
new cases, 40 Deaths none. Valencia tcityl, new
cases, 36; deaths, IL Valencia tprovincel, new
cases. 25i; deaths, l03 Murcia tcityl, new cases,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-20
The johnson Murder Trial at Greenville.


Special to the indianapolis Journal.
GREENvrLLE, Tenn, June 19-The State
closed its rebuttal testimony in the Johnson case
this afternoon. The rebuttal did not introduce
any new proofs. Argument begins tomorrow,
and will probably take up three days. The let
ters OF Mrs. johnson confessing her guilt to her
husband were read this morning. and produced
quite sensation
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-20
A Rebuke from tine Pope.

PARIS, June 19-The Pope has written Wig
orous letter to Bishop Guibert, in which he re-
Dukes the latters structures upon the acts of
Cardinal Pitria. He deplores the habit, among
churchrnen, of passing judgment upon their ec
clesiastical Superiors
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-20
The Pendlebury Colliery Disaster.

LONDON, June 19-It is now known that 140
persons were killed by the explosion in the Pen
dlebury colliery, near Manchester, yesterday.
The chamber in which the explosion occurred is
SO filled with debris that thus far only forty
bodies have been recovered.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-20
Gable Notes.

The French Chamber of Deputies, by vote of
296 to 12O, has refused to exempt priests from
serving in the army reserves.
1t is reported that Miss Marie VanZandt is en-
gagged to be married to Russian grand duke,
who met her in ST Petersburg and followed her
to London, where the betrothal was agreed
upon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22

At the Second Presbyterian Church on last
Sunday, the sacrament of the Lords Supper
was administered, Immediately preceding
which two young ladies and one young gentle
man were added to the church on profession of
faith. The young ladies were baptized
The Pastor. Rev. ], e. Booker, who has
served that congregation for seven years with
1delity and efficiency, and to whom his con-
eregstion il devotedly attached, with voice
tremulous with emotion, announced that he
had offered his resignation as their pastor to
become a co.pastor with the Rev. ]. c. Barr of
the Southern Presbyterian Church in Charles
ton, W. Va and expressed the hope that his
congregation would lutte with him In his ap-
plication to Presbytery for dissolution of his
pastoral relation.
After the congregation was dismissed. a con-
gregatioual meeting was held which complied
with his wishes by voting unanimously, by a
standing vote. for the acceptance of his resig.
nation.
The proceedings of this meeting are given
elsewhere In this issue.
We express the sentiment not only of his
congregation, but of all our citizens, when We
say that we are sorry to lose Mr.. Booker as a
Pastor and citizen. for he is universally es-
teemed in both characters. He is a minister
OF eminent piety and earnest zeal. and his
modesty and gsntlemanly demeanor win Sor
him the love and affection OF all who form his
acquaintance. and the more Intimately ac-
quainted the greater the attachment to him.
The fabric Of which his character is composed
ia not snowy, but.possesses the virtue of wear
ing well.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22
TO ADVERTISER9.
Death of Miss Lacy Pey,on Hendre..


At SELMA" near Staunton. the residence OF
her father, Judge John N. Hendren. after q
brief illness from pneumonia. on Saturday.
April 18th, 1886. ended the pure young life u
Lucy Peyton Hsndren. 1t would be vain
task were we to undertake to ind words TO
express our sympathy with the sorrow
stricken household she has left. She was the
Idol of fond parents. who are bowed down with
an unspeakabie sorrow. The light OF their
home has gone out in the death of this their
last daughter. A sorrow perva,ies our whole
community In heartfelt sympathy with them.
Lucy Hendren would have been seventeen
years OF age on the 18th day Of next
month. Though she was just at that age when
life opens up before us with more than usual
attiactivsness. and our future pathway seems
strewn only with flowers and sunshine, the
summons to her was no unwelcome m essage.
Bright and beautifuI as this world Is. yet its
attractions to her ere poor and unsatisfying.
compared with those awaiting her In the home
not made with hands. eternal in the heavens"
waiting for her. she constantly saw, g'orified
and redeemed, the much beloved sister who
had preceded her just one year. and Lucy
longed to be With her. Oh! the happiness OF
that meeting
Where the faded flower shall freshen,
Freshen never more to fade;
Where the shaded sky shall brighten,
Brighten never more to shade
Where the morn shall wake In gladness
And the moon the Joy prolong;
Where the daylight dies in fragrance
Mid the burst OF holy song;
Where the love that here we lavish
On the whitening leaves Of time,
Shall have Gade'ess flowers to tx on
In an ever spring like cline.
Where we ind the JOY of loving
As we never loved before;
Loving on unchiiled, unhindered,
Loving once and evermore.