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The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17


LONDON. April l6.-With reference to the
report that the Government wanted to cede
njdeh to Russia, the Standard says: I'VE
can net bring ourselves to believe that the
Government, even to preserve peace, will en-
ter into an arrangement leaving Russia in
posse ssion of territory unlaWfullv acquired,
adding fresh humility to the long list that
EDgland has already endured.
The active enlistment of volunteer re.
serves commenced in India is expected to
reach $1,000, wearing uniforms, not to De
compulsory.
The st. Petersburg Novoe Vremya, refer
ring to the suggestion of German paper,
that England might treat Russian privAteers
as pirates, thinks it is unlikely, but if she
did. Russia could easily retaliate. English
residents of St Petersburg with their proper
ty serving as goarantee that no injury will
be in iicted on Russian crews, except in hon.
erable warfare.
4 Varna telegram states that Russia has
formally notified Turkey that she will con-
slider Turkish neutrality to imply the use of
force TO block the passage OF the Bosphoras
and the Dardanelles.
General Sederbolm, Chief Engineer OF the
troops Of Finland, has been summoned to
81. Petersburg.
Plans are being prepared at Portsmouth
for a new type of man of-war with one tur.
ret. carrying q 120-ton gun; also six brescn
and six machine guns, and also six opertures
for torpedoes. II the plans are approved.
the Government will invite tenders directly.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
NEWS OF NATIONAL INTEREST.
An Order From the Postmaster General
The Colered Emancipation Celebra.
tion-Report From the Bureau
of Statistics, Etc

WAsHTSeToN, April 16.-The Postmaster
General has ordered the clerks In the Office
of the First Assistant Postmaster General
not to publish papers or give information to
applicants fer Postmsstership. Much trou.
BILE and ill.feeling has been caused by rival
applicants hearing the contents of papers
fled at the department by one another.
Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Pen.
sions Mclean was ins allied ia Office to day.
In compliance with the request of Secre-
tary Manning. Mr.. Robert g. Widdecomb,
chief of division in the office of the Audi.
tor of the Treasury, for the Postofice De-
partment day rendered his resignation
TO take effect on the first pIox.
The TIessnry Department to-day pure 1sted
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17

CLEVELAND, April l6-At the annual
meeting of the Royal Clan of the Order of
the Scottish Clans, held here to-day, the
follovirg officers were elected: Royal Chief,
K. r. Scott, OF ST. Louis; Vice Royal Chief,
Alex HcKav, OF Boston; Royal Chaplain,
A. w. Mckenzie, of Providence; Roya
Secretary, ]. C. Dodds, OF st. Louis; Royal
Treasurer, A McClearis, of Cleveland; Royal
Master alarms. r. J. Goners, of Chicago:
Royal Inside Warden, A. w. Warnock, Of
QaiDcy. Mas aud Royal Outside Warden.
John Smith, of Taunton, Mass. The next
meeting will be held on the second Tuesday
of JuIe, 1856. In Chicago.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
John Roach Cares Nothing for the Naval
Secretary's Tests-Russia Wants
All His Cruisers.
Emancipation Day Duly Celebrated
by the Negroes President
Cleveland Reviews the
Procession.
LUCKY JOHN ROACH.
He Is Not Anxious for whitney to Accept
the Dolphin.
Special to the Sentinel.

Special to the Sentinel.
WASHINGTON. April l6.-After all, John
Reach need not despair because Secretary
Whitney has refused to accept the new
cruiser, Dolphin, until thoroughly honest
test is made of her. The threatened war be-
tween England and Russia has brought rep
buy up all the available vessels ia our
waters, and Mr.. Roach has already a con-
tract to build several ships for the Cz1r The
other day he cent letter to Secretary Whit
ney ashing him to either accspt or decline
the Dolphin. His reason for this is said to
be that Re has been offered a hundred thaa.
sand dollars more for the vessel than the
contact caIled for.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
The spinp4r., Strike,

PATERSON, N.J., April 16.-Fourteen hun
dred employees of the Barbour Flax Spinning
Company struck to day for an increase of 10
per cent. in wages to counteract two reduc-
tions that have been made within two
months. The strike compelled the closing of
both the large mills, and sdvices are awaited
from Ireland, where the BarbouTs are at
present.
Large crowds Of strikers gathered about
the mills this afternoon, but there was 10
disturbance.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
Illinois State Board of Health.

CHICAGO, April 16.-At the quarterly
meeting of the Illinois State Board of Health
held here yesterday. DR.. Rsuch. the Secre-
tary, in his report, spoke of information hsv-
ing been received from private sources that
Asiatic cholera existed in Paris Ep to jan
Spain in March, and that there was danger
OF its introduction into the Mediterranean
by hip from Bombay. In view of these re-
ports, the Board considers the question of
maritime quarantine of great importance.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
The Msrshalship OF soutn.r1 Illinois.
c-oos.1 O.. sko o~-sx.t

The Msrshalship OF SOutnsr7 Illinois.
Special TO the sentiEsl.
WAsHINeToN, April 16.-There Is q delega-
tion here headed by Congressman Lswler,
OF Chicago, for the purpose of causing the
removal of Long" Jones from the Marshal
ship OF the Southern District of Illinois.
Tie charge OF offensive partisanship'' is
made sgainst him. He is accused of having
spent nine weeks at Springfield to the neg
tct of his legitimate duties, trying to elect
Logan to the Senstorship. The President
has promised TO remove Jores at an early
day. ard appoint some good Democrat TO the
place.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
Corean Troubles settled.

HoNs KoNG, April 16.-The terms Of set
tlement Of Jal anese claims, arising out o.
the recent Coresn troubles .hsve b. ca agreed
upon, and the convention for their liquida-
tion will be signed tomorrow.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
Balloon Ascension for meteorological por

PHILADELPHIA, April 16 Professor Wise,
the aeronaut, accompanied by several mem
bers of the Signal Service Corps, stationed
in this city, made another balloon ascension
10 day from the Girsrd Co llege grounds for
the purpose of taking observations Of the
wind currents aud other meteorological
statistics. They arose about noon and catch
ing northwest current, sailed off toward
Southern New Jersey. A dispatch received
at the signal Office here this evening says
the bslloon landed at Williamstown, n. J.,
at go p. m, with thump breaking sever.
al of the meteorological Instr uments.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, ApriI II 4 n,
For the Ohio Valley and Tennessee-Light
rains and partly cloudy weather, variable winds
generally easterly in the onie Valley, nearly
stationary temperature in eastern portion, slight
fall in temperature in western portion. and rising
barometer.
For the Upper Lake Region-Light rains and
partly cloudy weather. northeasterly winds. be-
coming variable, falling bsrometar. followed IN
southern portion by rising barometer, slight
changes In temperature.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
No Reason to Believe Pepjdeh Had Been
Promieed.

NO heaeOn TO beneNc JUN Hdu 1coh
Promised.
LONDON, April l6.-Mr. Gladstone IN the
House OF Commons this afternoon answer
ing interrogations, said the Government had
no reason whatever to believe any such de
mand had been established as that reported
of Russias demand for Pen deb. The Right
Hon. Robert Bourke ex Under Foreign Sec
retary, and present Conservative member for
Lynnregis, asked whether Baron Staal, Rus
sian Embatsador at London, had suggested
as part OF the terms of an Anglo Russian
understanding that PenJdeh be annexed 70
Russia. Mr.. Gladstone answered: There is
no ieskon whatever to believe that any s1ch
demand has been made. No assurances have
been given or received by either Govern
meIt regarding aoy particular points on the
Afghan frontier"
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
Contradictory statements.

FRANKFoRT oN-THE MAIN, April 16.-Tne
Frankfort Zsitung states that private tels-
grams received in this city from ST. Peters
burg, allege that q revolt has occurred in
Herst against the authority OF Aodurrah-
man Khan, Ameer of Afghanistan.
LONDON, April 16.-The Times Gueran
correspondent denies the existence of a
strong provisional party at Herst. In
northwest Afghanistsn there NAV be so ne
people who would welcome any change, bat
Russian genuine friends are few.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
Pepidsh Not Yet Ceded.

LONDON, April l6 M. Lessar, special en-
voy of Russia, in an interview to day said
that the arrangements for the cession OF
Pen jdeh TO Russia had not yet been COM
p,etsd, hu. that the negotiations were pro-
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
Judge Reiiy's appointment Bitter PHI
to Italians.
to the Sentinel.

WASHINGTON, April 1G The Italian min
lister at Washington is a very mad man. He
is mad because of the appointment of Judge
Kelly, OF Virginia, to be the American re-
preventative at Rome. He has put his pro-
test against the appointment on paper, and
fled it In an unofficial way with the Sacre-
tary Of State, from whom hf asks an explsna-
ton. In the meantime he has cabled the
Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs for in
structions as to his future action. Judge
Kelly is not very much liked by Italians on
account of Q speech he made at Richmond,
Va, denuD ciatory of Victor Emanuars oc.
cupancy of Rome.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17

Epecial 20 Tue eenunel.
WAsHNeToN, April l6.-Mrs Hendricks
hss discontinued her receptions temporarily.
1t is likely Governor and Mrs. Hendricks
will leave here for home in two weeks.
Judge Holman starts for Aurora next We'd
nesdsy.
P. M. Gappen, of Indianapolis, is here.
His friends say he will get the Indian
Agency, or some other good position.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
New Minister of Finance Resigns.

PARIS, April 16.-M. Clsmsgereau has re-
signed the Ministry of Finance. The osten-
sible reason for his resignation was sickness.
1t is believed, however, that his action was
really due to his inability to agree with bis
colleagues in the Cabinet on questions of
finance. and notably in rega-d TO the issue
of q lean. HIS successor will probably NJ.
Ssni-CarnoL present Min s.er OF Public
Works.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
Declined to Answer.

LONDON, ApriI rs Earl Granville, British
Minister for Foreign Affairs, being asked
this afternoon IL it was true as reported that
the Government have sgreed 10 give up
PeDjdsh 10 the Russians said: 'I must
really decline TO answer all these uaauthor-
lied al always inaccurate reports"
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
The Peace Arbitration Association and
Karl Blind.

LONDON, April 1G.-Ksrl Blind, tbs dis
tinguished ievolutionist, in refusing to at
end q conference Cf the Peacs Arbitraticn n
Association to-day, writes that he is ar
IDENTIFY desirous of peace wherever it can be
honestly obtained, bat as tbs Cars govern
ment is go msnifestly showing such brutal
violence, aud as its final aim is India. arbI
trstion between EDglsnd and Russia would
be useless.
"a proposal to arbitrate," he says, would
only have the effect, apparently, OF exhibit
ing timidity of opinion in England and
would encourage further aggression on the
part of the ruthless despousm, which has
broken the most solemn pledges, as witness
Khiva, Nova aud the Afghan Frontier Com.
mission. England must make a firm stand
if India is not to be lost. II is q question OF
action now. not question OF words.
Only thirty persons attended the confer
ence.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
Suspicious Regarding DiIatory Pleas.

LoNDoS, April 16.-The Standard, in al
editorial, Gays: I'VE could tolerate delay in
the negotiations if we were satisfied that
behind all the dilatory pleas sd-
vsnced there lay any fixed and
sterling purpose, but we have no
assurance that they are not welcome screen
to cover conscious feebleness"
The Standard says: I'VE should like Lord
Dufferin's private opinion in regard to the
matter. Can We depend upon the Ameer in
the event OF war;
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
The Ride Cost aim His Life.

BELLAIEE, o., April 16. William Gallo
way, of this place. fell rom the elevator ct
the steel works this m morning and broke his
neck. He was not uploysd by the coa-
psny, and had gone u into ihe cupols for
ride. He was twen,y-Iw0 years OF age and
single
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17

ceeding fsvorably. The Ameer. ne thought
would offer no objection to the cessioR of
Penjdeh to Russia, as the tribes occupying
that place and other portions OF the territory
which have been in dispute have for lsng
time caused him much uneasiness on ac-
connt of their rebellious spirit and ec5s of
viz
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
Another Komarofr Statement.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 16.-The Official
Messenger publishes this morning tsle-
gram from General Komarof, which states
that the remnant OF the Afghan detach ment
that was defeated in the X ask River engage.
ment fed to Herat. Komarof also states
that the losses of the Afghans largely ex-
ceeded the first estimate. Many perished as
they struggled through the rough country
on their retreat TO Herst. The weather was
intensely cold, and snow had been falling
for twelve DAYS The Afghsns have burned
their camp at Bolamurghab, which Sir Peter
Lumsden abandoned. A provisional gov
ernment is being organized at Penjdeh to
prevent anarchy. A Russian detachment
remains st Dashkepri. The dispatch con.
cludes with the statement that there is no
no necessity for q forward movement a.
present.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
Arbor Day In PsnnsyIvania.

PHILADELPHIA, April 16 -Arbor Day was
very generally celebrated to-day throughout
the State by the children of the public
schools. Governor Pattison assisted IN the
tIee-plsnting at the Miilersville State Nor-
msl SchOol
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17

BERLIN, April 16.-1he letter Of congrstu.
lation written by Ernest H., Duke of SAKE
Coburg, to Prince Bismarck, on the occasion
of the latter's SEVENTEEN birthday, has Just
been made public. It is full of sdultation.
Prince Bismarck has announced that he will
devote the interest of his national birthday
gift, amounting 10 about 81, 900 per annum,
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
Cork All Quiet an d Scarcely q Sign OF the
Riot

Cork, April 1G.-At ? o'clock this after
noon the streets are quiet and there is scarce-
ly any trace OF the nights riot. The people
dispersed rapidly shortly after midnight.
The reports Of the riot sent out last night
and early this morning were greatly ex
sggerated. As far as can be ascertained up
to this hour there were only a few broken
heads, several slight wounds and injuries
received by not more than dozen persons
The damage to buildings was also small ano
was confined to the smashing of windows o
q number of houses. An English reporter
OF London daily newspaper remarked tc
the Chief OF Police this afternoon that he
lever saw q more serious riot. The Chief
laughed at the reporters observation aud re.
piled that the fuss last night was q mere
nothing only the boys letting off a little
natural exuheIancs OF spirits" said he.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
Death of Secretary Pierrepont, OF the
American Legation at Rome.

ROME, April 16.-Edward Pierrepont, Sec
retary Of the American Legation at Rome,
died to-day. He was left in charge of Amer
ican affairs in Italy by Ex-Minister Astor,
when returned to this country. The re-
mains will be buried on the Is n in t., at the
Protestant Ct metery. Mr. Byels. Il g United
States Consul General here, win cor duct the
affairs OF the Legation until tie new Minis
ter arrives.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
Pertaining to the Riot at MarOw, Irelan,

Pertaining TO the Riot at Mallow, Ireland.
LONDON, April l6.-The Right Hon. Harry
Campbell BanneTmsn, Chief Secretary of Ire
land, in reply to a question by Mr.. Parnell,
in the House of Commons as to the Govern
ments attitude concerning the attack by the
police upon the Irish members OF Parliament
at Mallow during the visit OF the Prince and
and Princes OF Wales, said the Government
justified the police in what they did upon the
occasion, as warranted By circumstances.
Mr.. Parneil tnsreupon asked for Govern
ment inquiry under oath into the affair.
The Chief Secretary promptly replied that
the Government declined to order any such
inquiry.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
Agricultural and Art Productions of Chlll.

SANTIAGO DE chill, April 16.-The Com
mercisl Museum, which has been organized
recently at Frankfort, Germany. has invited
Chilli to contribute specimens of her sgricul
tural and art product. and the Government
hiss asked that collections of both classes OF
products be forwarded for inspection.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
Energetic Measures to Be Taken With
Egypt.

PARIS, April 16.-Government organs say
that lhe G vernmens has resolved to take
energetic measures to force the Egyptian
Government 10 make separation for the seiZ-
ure of the Freach newspaper, BosphOre
Egptian
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
suakim and s.rlin RAILWAY.

SUAKIN. April l6. The railway has reached
Hsn doub, and will be continued to Otao
without delay. The railway is of utmost
utility in conveying stores to the front
One thousand and two hundred coolies are
coming to assist in constructing the line.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17

ALBANY, April l6 The Niagara reserVa-
ton bill has passed the Serate. 1t will now
go to the Governor for his signature. 1t pro.
vides for a free park around Niagara Falls
forever and makes an appropriation for the
purchase of the land.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
Ironclad Launched.

PARIS, April 16.-A formidable ironclsd
was launched at the naval station of Orient
to-day This vessel is tie largest ironclai
in the French navy.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
England Can Not Ignore the Pepjdeh In
efdent.

LoNDoE, April 17.-Esrl Granville has
lately had several interviews with the Per-
sian Ambassador. The s.. Petersburg cor
respondent of the Times presumes that the
Governor OF Penjieh will be Saryk Turco-
man.
Money on change at st. Petersburg is
frmer. The Times, in an editorial, argues
that it is impossible to ignore the Pen jdeh
incident without throwing the Ameer into
the arms of Russia. The Government" ;" it
says, must take account, not only
of the arguments of European diplomats,
but the state OF feeling in India
and the engagements OF the Ameer
The responsibility OF giving Russia the full
benefit of accomplished facts on the frontie-
would be heavy indeed, and possibly in re-
gard to one part of the matter We may not be
entirely our own masters"
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17

SPRISGFIELD, ILL.,, April 10 I'm the Joiat
Assembly fifty Senators and ls5 Representa-.
tives answered ths lon call. No vote was
cast for Senator.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17

to establishing charitable foundations for
students in universities for the study OF
philology, thus supporting his favorite ideas
of higher education.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
rammany Satisfied With Cleveland.

Special to the Sentinel
WAsHEGToN, April 16.-Mr. Hugh Grant,
the brilliant young gentleman who stood as
the candidate of Tammsny Hall last fall for
the Msyoralty, has been in the city for
several days. The Sentenel correspondent
met him ct his hotel tonight, and to the
question OF, How do you like the Admin
istration?' he said:
81 am very well satisfied with the way
things are going. l never dreamed that Mr.
Cleveland could or would fill every Office in
bis gift in month. | do believe, though,
that IS soon as possible every Office under
the Government OF any magnitude will be
6lled By Democrats. II is the worst sort of
nonsense to suppose that the Chief Execu
tive of q great nation is any more than
man with power to uproOt everything IN q
iiffy."
us Tsmmsny satisfed2
Perfectly so. We ali believe that Mr.
Cleveland viii do the correct thing by his
party"
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17

RoME, April 16.-An American lady has
remitted to the Pope large Offering o. Pc
ter's Pence
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Senator Mahone's Son Indicted by tho
Grand Jury.

WASHINGTON, April 16.-Butler Malone,
the dude son OF the readiuster Senator from
Virginia, Whole drunken rowdy freaks have
teen ohronicled all over the country, has
been indicted by the Grand Jury of this city
for shooting with intent to kill q colored
man at Walkers Hotel, some time since
The young man figures in the indictment
paper as Robert Butler Malone, alias "Rich-
ard Batter Malone" alias "R. Butler Ma
bane," alias Butler Mahone." The father
CT young Malone is, it is unnecessary to say,
very mad man on account of having his
psrsdsd before the public under 80
many sliases. He threatens vengeance on
the District Attorney.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
WHEN INDICATIONS.

FOB FRIDAY.-Light rains and partly
<foody weather; variable winds, generally
easterly In the Ohio valley; nearly station
sry temperature In eastern portion, sltght
fail in western portion; rising barometer.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
Every Department OF the
When Clothing Store

Is being crowded to its utmost
capacity with the product of
Our Factory, and We DO not
vary from facts when we say
that our exhibit will discount
any previous effort We have
made for outfitting the myriads
who trade al the
w g: e; II
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-21
TO INVESTIGATE ELECTION FRA UDs.

CHICAGO, April 2O.-The County Grand jury
was empanelled to-day the principal work before ING
body being the investigation OF the frauds alleged 10
have been committed at the recent municipal election
In charging the jury with its responsibilities Judge o
ran called its attention to certain nererehces WIN w
ballots OF voters which, according to statements mace
70 him by States Attorney Grinnel would be invesu
gated by this body He said that there was no crime
more serious in its results than that of interfering WIN
the franchise OF the people THE comnunl,y eau oGvn ~
afford To have burglars carry on their nelarious %oA
s n,dst than for the OF the people to he sted
can better afford have its banks robbed thah ts va.
lots There no thief bad the villain who seeks W
destroy the honest result OF free ballot IS necessary
that ballot when deposited honestly should be honesty
handled nv those have connection ana are ehtruseu
with IT, The safety of community depends Oh 'ho
honesty and safety OF the ballot"