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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-18
Russian Finances.

Boston Advertiser
Russian finances have been in deplorable
state ever since the close of the war with Turkey
Indeed, it is hard to recall time when they
have not been in bad shape. The expenditures
have exceeded the receipts every year Accord
ing to the last published return, that of 1885, the
public income amounted to $780, 000 600, and the
disbursements to $500, O,00O,0 900. The disburse-
ments for 1884 were 1872 600 000 but the receipts
for that year have not been published The es-
Inmates for 1885 are $500 000 600 of income, and
100000 of expenditure, accompanied by
suggestion on the part of the finance minister
that supplementary credits corresponding to
our deficiency bill") may, perhaps be called
for. The estimates Of income are manifestly
too large, while those OF expenditure
are acknowledged to be too small. The
interest charge in the public debt is figured at
about $1O0 600, GOO, of which not more than $20,-
600, COO can be counted on as net revenue from
The greater part Of this debt is due to foreigners
German, English, Dutch and French. The
most strenuous efforts have been made to find
fresh sources of revenue, and a last resort the
customs duties, already excessive and injurious,
have been raised with the result Of lessening
rather than augmenting the receipts from that
source. 1t is an old and well-proved MAXIM that
country which has once made up its mind for
war is never deferred for the want of money,
made up when the issues of peace and war are
still open to argument, financial considerations
are most potent, and when as in this case, for
eign creditors, having great influence with their
respective governments, must be taken into the
TT.ontinned nm Second pa0al
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-18
Only a Temporary Peace.


Several days must elapse before the govern
ment will be able to make definite statement
Of the result of her treatings with Russia. There
was large attendance at Parliament, last night,
in expectance that Gladstone would make reas-
suring staten ent, and, despite the indefinite ma
ture of the statements he actually made hope
full feeling continued to prevail, the belief being
that the Gear will be Influenced by urgent ad-
vices from the Emperor of Germany to maintain
peace. At the same time. politicians agree that
peace can only be temporary. Russia will push
forward the railway to the Afghan frontier.
Though the report of the cession of Penideh
to Russia originated from M. Lessar, yet the i'm
preston is increasing that the government is in
clined to give way to the proposal. The Ameer
has decided to hold durbar at Herat instead of
at Cabul in observance of an ancient custom to
hold durbars in the town which is most exposed
to danger.
explained at Berlin by the statement that he is
the natural son of the Czar Nicholas, and there
fore uncle to the present Car.
The "reminiscences of the Ameers visit to
Tashkend published at St Petersburg, say that
the Ameer told the Russian Govern or general
Kaufman that if he would lend him Russian
trumpeter he would blow a blast toward the
Himalayas that would set the whole Of India in
revolt against the English.
A leading Russian in Paris, in conversation
with q journalist said that Russia would not
occupy Penjdeh except with the firm resolution
of advancing toward Herat not with view of
invading India, but of continuing her railway
from the Caspian sea and Merv to Herat, and
thence to the Persian gulf. This would give
her immense advantages He suggested that to
avsid war England should build the railway
from Merv to the Persian gulf and allow Russia
TO use it on fixed conditions, thus satisfying Rus
sia, who could avoid the necessity of providing
the necessary capital. increase her trade, and at
the same time give England good investment
for her money.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-18
WAR NOTES FROM PANAMA.
Rumor that Popoyan Has Again Fallen Into
the Hands of the Rebels.

Rumor that Popoyan Has Again Fallen Into
the Hands of the Rebels.
PANAMA, April lit is reported that Popo-
yam has again fallen into the hands Of the reb-
els. Many Radicals are being imprisoned at
Bucna Ventura, contrary to the conditions of
the surrender. Government troops at Buena
Ventura are mutinous Communication across
the isthmus is interrupted. The health of the
American troops continues excellent
The Colombian forces are not marching on the
city of Panama, being without transports at
Buena Ventura General Aizpura is acting with
great moderation restraining his followers and
trying to conciliate the foreigners. The rumors
circulating at Colon, that Aizpuru threatened to
burn Panama, are without foundation. Mails
and passengers are arriving from Cartagena.
A large number of troops are marching on that
city from the interior, but are making slow
progress owing to bad roads.
The Panama Railway Company is repairing
its wharves as fast as possible Wharf No. is
advanced far enough to allow three steamers to
discharge, while wharf No. 4 can accommodate
two. The Royal mail steamship line have done
nothing yet toward restoring their wharves, and
passengers disembark in small boats.
Gen. Santo Domingo Vila who was President
for short time during January, is expected to
arrive on the isthmus soon, to attack Panama
city. Meantime everything is quiet, awaiting
events.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-18
ANAPoLIs, APRIL TWELVE PAGES

the man who is reported to have cut the cable at
Buena Ventura a fortnight ago. He did it to
prevent news reaching here OF his departure
with troops for this place. Three months have
elapsed since letters have been received from
the capital. Much desultory fighting has taken
place. 1t is said that the Conser vatives have
captured Buena Ventura, and will advance on
this place.
Gaitan, in charge of the revolutionary forces,
is closely besiegng Cartagenia. He has taken
possession of some of the principal ports, and
has been shelling the town, and it is stated that
the shells have burned the greater part of the
city. The greatest distress prevails among the
inhabitants, who are said to be starving. How
long the government troops will hold out it is
impossible to predict. The American and En-
glish men of-war have been of the greatest as
sistance to the unfortunate garrison. In fact, the
commander of one of the latter, Captain Curtis
of the Canada, was the recipient of letter from
General Villa, who commands inside the town.
which he protected in the name of human
and divine authority. The Captain pro-
hibited the disembarkment of arms on
a spot of ground which the combatants have
agreed with General Gaitan shall be considered
neutral zone, and ON which thousands OF
refugees ard non-combatants had massed, con-
fiding in this promise. An English steamer,
the Ailena sought to land arms and ammunition
at this point when she was promptly ordered off
by the British cruiser. This aroused the ire of
General Vila who wrote a furious dispatch, con-
tanning declaration of war, which received no
answer from Captain Curtis. The United States
man-of war Shenandoah, her Majesty's steamer
Heroine and the French frigate Refine Blanche
are in the bay; while at Aspinwall there are the
United States steamer Galena and the British
gunboat Lilly. The Wauchusett left here March
80 for cruise on the Central American coast,
prior to proceeding to Mare island for repairs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-18
AN IMPROBABLE STORY.

RumOr that the Colombian Authorities
Drowned One Hundred Prisoners.
CHICAGO, April ia special from the city of
Mexico says: when the troops of the Colon
bian government finally entered Colon, after it
had been burned by the rebels under the leader
ship of Preston, they captured several squads of
rebels. During the past ten days the number of
these prisoners has been considerably augmented
by the receipt of struggling rebels captured in
the surrounding districts. 1t is not known now
just how many rebels were thus held prisoners
at Colon. but good authorities place the number
at about 400 Authentic information reached
this city last night, that on Wednesday the Off
GERS of the Colombian government selected 100
of the worst rebels imprisoned at Colon, and
placed them on board steamer, carried them
out into the bay, where the entire 100 were
thrown overheard and drowned"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-18
A Bic FINDING for Mr.. Kimberly.

CLEVELAND, o., April l7.--Several years ago
T. J. Kimberly. of Sharon, Pa, and G. d. Arms,
Of Youngstown, o., both extensive iron manu-
Eacturers, purchased the Grand Central silver
mine in Colorado About two years ago, and
before the mine had been developed, a
man named Olds, claiming to be Kimberly's
agent, sold the latter's interest to Arms. When
work was begun at the mine it proved verita-
Ole bonanza. yielding $40, 900 per month Kim
berly then said he knew nothing about the sale
Of his share in the mines and that he had
suit to have the sale set aside and after trial.
the case was referred TO Judge Harrison. Of
Columbus, as referee Having spent year in
examining the testimony, Judge Harrison to-
day fled his report with the United States Dis
fxfct Court here. He finds that Arms owes
Kimberly 500, 900 in dividends and 5000 shares
of stock, worth s35 per share, making over
$500, 900 in all
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-18
His Condition Is So Encouraging that the
Physicians Openly Express the Opinion
that His Recovery Is. Possible.
They Do Not Consider Him Out of Dane
ger, but Are Hopeful of the Future.
The New York Sun Asserts that the Generals
Disease Is Not Cancer, and There Is No
Reason Why He Should Not Recover.

New YORK, April 1880 A. M--Generaf
Grant has had very refreshing sleep He says
he has rested better than for many nights and
feels strong enough to get up and dress for the
day. He has taken his nourishnent without
pain in swallowing, and has not, since midnight,
been disturbed by coughing. His pulse and
and temperature are unchanged
General Grants progress towards GONZALES
cence, for the past two days, has been truly phe-
nomenal His physicians now openly express
their opinion that he will recover. At midnight
DR.. Shrady went on duty The light was raised
in the Generals room for few moments and
then lowered, in which way it remained the re-
naming part of the night The Doctor said he
was prepared for any change, but did not antici
pate any at present Though it would be prema-
ture to say that the General was out of danger,
he felt very hopeful of the future.
Senator Chaffee, who went into the house at
7:30, desires it understood that he did not mean
to say that the doctors did not know what was
the matter with the General, but they might be
mistaken in their diagnosis
ll:3O P. M.-Dr. Douglas issued the following
bulletin: General Grant passed most of the
evening in the library with his family He re-
tired at 10 o'clock. He had some pain in his
throat, but was not troubled in swallowing. He
is now sleeping quietly"
The Sun to-day says, editorially: '.The' i'm
provement in General Grants condition steadily
continues. 1t is now ascertained that his disease
is not cancer, and there is no reason in his
physical organization why he should not recover
his health entirely. The Sun in this says what
more than one physician who has seen General
Grants throat has been saying for days past
notwithstanding DR.. Shradys reiteration that
the General has nothing but cancer. This morn
ing gentleman who is intimate with the Grant
family declared that an announcement would
soon be made that would surprise the public He
said that General Grant was not suffering from
cancer, but from a disease affecting the blood,
and arising from something like scrofula The
gentleman said that there was strong prob
ability that General Grant would recover He
called attention to the fact that the Generals
most capable physicians had not signed any
bulletins indicating that his recovery was impos-
sible. There seems to be difference of opinion
between Drs Shrady and Douglas, and between
Drs Sands and Barker. The two latter certainly
stand quite as high in the medical profession as
the first named doctors"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-18
A BLOODY PRIZE-FIGHT.
An Exciting Contest Between Fell and Butler,
in Which the Former Wins.

New YORK, April 17.-Amateur sparrers and
sporting men have been waiting month for the
tip for fight to finish between Jim Fell, Of
The fight was fought last night, under London
prize-ring rules, in Harlem About thirty per-
sons, with the contestants, were present. A
purse of $135 was made up, and the men agreed
to fight for that. The betting had been going
all evening in favor of Butler, but Fell's hackers
had the most money, and when the contestants
came together Fell's stock had risen to 100 to 70
for Butler At 1915 the referee called ''time, /"
and the men shook hands Fell who is five feet,
eight and a half inches tall, weighed 16O pounds.
Butler is five feet, ten and a half inches TAIL and
weighed l63 pounds
First Round-Butler led and planted side
fver on Felrs nose, making the blood fly. Fell,
countering, hit Butler heavy blow on the
stomach and sent the big man down with a
swashing hit on the jaw Strict orders to keep
silence had been given, but Fells hackers
cheered by clapping their hands.
Second Round-Fell went headlong at Butler,
who kept retreating. Finally, Butler let 60
tremendous right handler, which landed on Fell's
ear, cutting it nearly off, Fell was covered with
blood in a twinkling, and scene of confusion
followed. big Newfoundland, chained in the
cOruoF, DdrkcO IuTiouSlys many Ol bii6 Specta-
tors turned and quilted the hall, not desiring to
be present at a scene of blood if the police
should arrive. Fell was game. He drove
Butler all around the ring by rapid fighting,
and finally downed him in his own corner
Third Round-Fell began the fighting again.
Buffers nose took a smashing blow from Felps
left and blood flowed. Hard hitting on both
sides followed, and Butler was driven down again
in his own corner.
Fourth Round-When Butler came up, he was
badly punished. His nose covered his face, and
his left eye was nearly closed, and, after a des-
perate wrestle, they had dog fall, and retired
to be sponged off.
Fifth Round-Both men looked badly Butler
pushed from his seconds knee at Fell's face, but
Fell was there, and it was hit for hit and scratch
for scratch until Butler was sent down with "a
heavy highlander from Fell.
From the sixth round until the end Fell had
everything his own way and in the twenty first
round Butler gave up the fight
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-18
The Doctors May Be Mistaken.

New York Special, 10th.
Senator Chaffee said, this afternoon, that no
body had expected the General downstairs.
"They were entirely surprised. He came in
and sat down, and cut few bits cf beefsteak
and ate them Then he ate little maccaroni,
and seemed to enjoy it. / think he may get
better entirely"
"Does he seem more cheerfulW
''Wel can't say cheerful but he has lost that
terrible hunteddown look that he has worn of late
however, and his mind is less troubled. His
throat is also better less painful and the doctors
say there is an improvement in the disease
itself. am somewhat inclined to think there
is something in that" n
THAT. it is merely an aggravated case Of
liberated sore throatp
Eyes, something of that kind. I think there
is a possibility of it at least / asked DR..
Shrady about it to-day, but he does not think so.
He says that some of the little pieces that have
been taken from the sore have been subjected to
microscopic examination py other physicians,
and they have all agreed that it was epithelioma
cancer He says they could not have been mis-
taken. But it is my opinion that there liz at
least chance that they were"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-18
Grants Memory and Dry Humor.

Philadelphia News.
This was in 1869 I went to Washington, and
Senator Nye asked me if I would like to meet
the President. / said yes, and went to the
White House. The Senator introduced us, and
looked at General Grant and he looked at me-
didn't have anything to say, and it was the
most awkward moment of my life Finally I
stammered: ''Mr. President, am awfully en-
barrassed-are your didn't stop to hear his
answer and don't know how got out Of the
White House, but i had met the President.
anyhow In 1879 was in Chicago Gen. Grant
had just arrived and was to review the Grand
Army of Tennessee-the first that he
commanded, you know. A reviewing
platform had been erected in front of the hotel.
The crowd was awful. 1t was the largest l ever
saw. wanted to see that review, and with the
old instinct of the reporter to shove himself
where he had no business to be, edged through
the crowd and got on the PLATFORM and there
was all alone, facing that tremendous crowd.
Presently man came out behind me- 1t was
that man who they either have or have not just
elected Mayor of Chcago-Carter Harrison.
knew him and he knew me- lie looked at mo
and looked at him. Right behind him was
General Grant Mr. Harrison said: s.Do you
know General Grantl" NO" | said. .'All
right, Ill introduce you" he said. | was en-
baraassed again when Mr.. Harrison introduced
us. How do you dol' said General Grant II
am not embarrassed-are your
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-18
War Relics Two Hundred Years Old.

QUEBEC, April 17.-Advices from Pointe des
Monts state that number of cannons, some
measuring ten and others four feet in length,
were washed up near the shore at Pointeaux
Anglaise by the late great storms These can
mons are supposed to be relics of the disaster to
an English feet which occurred nearly two hun
dred years ago, and from which Pointe aux -Ang-
lase derived its name. Discoveries of fire. arms,
swords and bayonets have been made in the To-
cality, and efforts have been made from time to
time to recover large treasure supposed. to have
been lost there.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-18

NEW York. April 17.--Mr. John Kelly got
home from Atlantic City this morning. His
months vacation has very greatly improved his
health. He shook hands with many visitors to-
day, and went out to a private dinner party with
Mrs. Kelly in the evening. Mrs. Kelly told in"
quirers tonight that Mr.. Kely's health was
completely restored
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-18

NEWARK. N. j.. April l7.-Mr Frelinghuysen
has taken some little nourishment during the
day, but suffers from weakness, and IS now par
TALLY unconscious. There appears to 90 no I'M
mediate danger, but he Is steadily growing
worse
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-18
Planing-Min Burned.

KALAMAZOO, April 17.-Derring g. Sons
planning g-mill was burned last night Eighty
men are thrown out Of employment The loss
is $25, 900; insurance, $4,000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-18

Continued on Second Page.l
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-02-04

address, Dr.. Dupre, advisor of Government
Oh chemical subjects took the witness stand.
He testified he had examined detonster
found in Cunningbsm's baggage. IL was
copper tube, stamped with sn esgle, ana
contained eleven and half grains of mix
tUre composed of chloride of potassium and
fuln. mate of mercury. A fuse had appsr-
emily been fixed TO the detonater, as hole
in the tube indicated some such attachment.
Previous to the remsndingo of the prisoner,
IN answer to a request for privilege OF an
interview with Cunningham, made by
Q1illiam. one of the counsel for the defense,
Judge lDeham replied nobody would De
allowed TO see or converse with the prisoner
without a special permit from Sir William
Vernon HarcouTt the Home Secretary.
By the time the examination was con-
cluded the crowd that pressed around the
building numbered many tho1sanOs. The
adjoining housetops aid every window in
the neighbOrh0Od we're crowded with peO-
pie curious 70 catch glimpse Of Cunning
ham. During the progress OF The van which
conveyed the prisoner back 10 Clerkenwell
Prison. the streets along theroute we're lined
with files Of special police and fairly swarmed
With dett CtiVes.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-02-04
NATIONAL BOARD OF TRADE.
A National Bankrupt Bill Recommended.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-At The second
days session of the National Board of Trade
Mr.. Covington reported resolution from
the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce asking
an investigation of the cause of waste to the
country's wealth by ire, and that the inves.
tigation be made either by q committee OF
the board or by commission appointed by
Congress. Mr.. Covington said he did not
believe in the efficiency of a Congressional
commission. There was not the slightest
doubt that the fire loss in this country could
be reduced from Sl20,000, 900 to $4,000, 900
annually. He would be glad to have the
resolution adopted and forwarded to Mr..
Follett, Member of Congress from Ohio. as
he was now acting in similar matter. The
resolution was adopted.
The committee 10 which was referred va
rious propositions touching National bank
rupt legislation presented a report in favor
of the enactment of the bankrupt bill al
ready passed by the Senate. The report was
adopted.
Propositions relating to fictitious bills of
lading then came up for discussion, and Mr..
Herne, Of New York, addressed the board
upon the subject.