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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-07
A WISE HOOSIER.

How Captain Wood Secured a Place in the
Pension Bureau.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, April Cit seems that Captain
Wood, Of johnson county. was about the wisest
Hoosier Office seeker that has presented himself
here, unless Rufus Magee is excepted. Captain
Wood came here with the Inauguration gather
ing. He called upon an Indiana friend in one of
the departments, and said he wanted to be a
special agent in the Pension Bureau. His friend
told him to 60 to the bureau and offer his serv
fees cautiously for while, work until he
thought he could pass examination, and then
apply for place. This he did, but instead of
having to work several months, as he antci-
pated he felt. week ago. that he could pass an
examination, so he applied. He passed, and
has gone home to await his appointment, which
will doubtless be made soon. Before leaving he
applied however for position as chief of one
of the divisions, and he may get that which is
better than special agency. Captain Wood
thus worked into an appointment, and has won
the reputation of being not only capable man,
but a shrewd Office getter.
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General and Personal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, April 6.-General Lawton ex
confederate, of Georgia, whose nomination as
minister to Russia was not confirmed by the
Senate because of political disabilities, has ar
rived here. 1t is believed his commission will
be issued, and that he will serve by grace of a
technicality in the law.
Chairman Barnum is trying to succeed Gen.
Joe Hawley as United States senator, and it is
believed he may be successful. Mr.. Hawley's
term expires March 3, 1887.
Postmasters have been commissioned to new
offices in Indiana, as follows: Samuel Thornell,
Gard Spring Scott county; Solomon c. Hayne,
Gent, Monroe county; William S. Ashcraft,
Ample, Jay county.
Secretary Lamar to-day said that he had
taken no action in the case of Miss Ada
Sweet, pension agent at Chicago. Commissioner
of Pensions Black said he could say nothing fol-
publication in regard to the matter.
Mr. Daniel McConnville, of Ohio, to-day took
the oath of Office, and qualified as Sixth Audi
tor of the Treasury Department.
Judge Charles Chesey, Solicitor of the Inter
nal Revenue Department, who resigned, at the
request of the Attorney general, on Friday last,
the President, who informed him that he would
like him to remain in Office for at least sixty days
longer his services being desirable in closing W
the operations of the revenue bureau for the
present fiscal year. The Attorney general coin
cided heartily in the request.
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The Bone Of Contention Being the Indianap-
oils Revenue Office, and the Candidates
Messrs. Henderson and Hunter.
How a Johnson County Man Secured a
Good Place in the Pension Office.
a Growl Because Applications for Office Are
Sent to the Civil-Service Commissioners
Health of Ex-President Arthur.
INDIANA oFF1cE-sEEKERs.
Very Few of the Pilgrims Now at the Capt.
tal-Indianapoiis Revenue Collectorship.

Very Few of the Pilgrims Now at the Capt.
tal-Indianapolis Revenue Collectorship.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON April 6-Judge Calvin b.
Walker Deputy Commissioner of Pensions,
rendered his resignation day, to take effect on
the 18th inst, or as soon as his successor is APP
pointed and qualified. Judge Walker will re-
main here and practice before the courts and IN
the departments, where he is well and favorably
known, and where he is familiar with every class
of practice and business.
1t was for the position Judge Walker holds
Shat Dr. Milton James, of Muncie, applied a
couple of weeks ago. DR. James is indorsed by
vice-president Hendricks, Senator VOORHEES,
and other influential Democrats of his State,
and there is an impression among Indianans
here that he may get it, although it is asserted
with some positivenesss that Col. William b.
Mclean, of Terre Haute, is to be appointed.
1t was stated to-day that John S. Williams of
Lafayette, is booked for appointment to Treas
ury authorship on Thursday next.
T. E. johnson, of indianapolis. was the only
Hoosier Office seeker who was visible to the
naked eye here to-day. The impression has be-
come general here that there has been a merci-
less war among Indiana Democrats, over the
the appointment of revenue collector for the
Lawrenceburg district. Judge Holman is cred
sted with faying all the rest of the lndi-
ana delegation. The local press comments va
riously upon the matter to-day. This evenings
Star has this editorial paragrap h. which shows
the tenor of it all:
'1There is more trouble in the Indiana camp.
Just as the fight over the Indianapolis postmas-
M IQ OF lITop q
q collectorship os internal revenue. Eb Hen
derson, chairman of the Democratic State com
mittee. wants it. and is urged by Vice president
Hendricks. Doctor Hunter is also an appll-
cant, and is being pressed by Representative
Holman The Vice-president has shown that he
has some influence with the administration. but
rs he was accommodated with the postof1ce
referred to- it seems the great obiector ought to
have show"
DR.. Hunters appointment is anticipated daily
now He is here yet and says that when he
leaves he will take his commission with him.
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OUR PENSIONERS.
A New Scheme for Assisting Applicants in
Obtaining Proof

A New Scheme for Assisting Applicants in
Obtaining Proof.
WASHINGTON, April Cone of the most i'm
portant branches of the Pension Offce.has grown
up in the last year almost unnoticed. Nearly
two years ago it was discovered that of pa. 600
cases pending before the Office 204 900 were
awaiting responses from claimants who had been
called upon to furnish additional evidence.
In perhaps 100000 cases of claimants whose
rights could otherwise have been recog-
nized an obstacle was interposed by their
inability to find the comrades or COM
mander whose testimony was necessary to
support their claims. So serious was this diff
Guilty that it was at once proposed that record
should be opened of the residence of every vet
eran whose whereabouts could be ascertained
The great undertaking commenced, and a
year ago a special division was created for the
purpose entitled the. army and Navy Surviv
ors'" branch, and placed under the control of
Maj. Frank Buttes. Since that time record of
500, 900 names and addresses has been prepared,
and circulars of inquiry have been directed in
945 900 cases. 1t is proposed to obtain, if posi-
BILE, complete record of 1885, 900 ex-soldiers,
and until this is accomplished the work will be
continued. Isolated posts of the Grand Army of
the Republic have kept such rosters, and copies
of these had served in many cases to furnish in
diSpenSable evidence
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A NEW GRIEVANCE.
The Applications of Office Seekers Referred
to the Civil-Service Commission.

The Applications of Office Seekers Referred
to the Civil-Service Commission.
Special to the Indianapolis journal
WASHINGTON, April 6.-There was some loud
cursing here to-day among office-seekers when it
was learned that nine out of every ten applica-
tons for appointments fled at the White House
have been referred to the Civil-service Commits
sioners who have simply mailed blank applica
tions for examination to the aspirants The
President explained to those who called in
reference to the matter that he could not give
appointments to all VINO applied. or even to any
considerable portion of them, and that although
those who came to him for places had asked for
appointments in the presidential class-with
which the Civil service Commission has nothing
to do-he could not do better than to refer them
to the Civil-serviee Commissioners. 1t has be-
come apparent that appointments from the
President are out of the question. The explana-
ton was highly unsatisfactory and worse than
none. The applicants fail TO see why they cannot
all have places. and new chorus of curses for
the ciyilservice administration has been para
phrased from late campaign songs.
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one here but that applauds the mission and says
the committee has long been needed"

one here but that applauds the mission and says
the committee has long been needed"
s'Well, but are not these employees frightened
into acquiescencep
ssOh, no. venture every one will fare better.
The work of the committee contemplates
reorganization Of the forces, in measure. That
is, there will be an equalization of the work
allotted to the divisions. Some divisions keep
up closely with their work, while others are
away behind. We are two years behind here.
We audit the civil accounts. We will likely get
more help. do not apprehend any dismissals. !"
''How many people work in the buildinga'
Between eighteen aud nineteen hundred The
Bureau of Engraving ard Printing comes within
the supervision of this department, and has a
good many hundreds of employees. I include
none of them in this estimate"
''Are there not lot of old fossils in this de-
partment who do little workp
mo, sir. And there is where the country Is
laboring under a Misrepresentation have been
here ever since the close of the war. and at no
time has the working force of the Treasury De-
partment been so efficient There are no seat
warmers in here. They are all honest, hard
working men and women. / think the report of
this committee will show as l represent to you"
''How about other departments"
"They are pretty much the same way. Many
of the clerks in the War and Navy Departments
are on duty by assignment from the ranks
Those in the State Department are few in num-
Der, and so exclusive we know little about them
The Interior and Postofice Departments work
their clerks continuously, and the Department of
Justice has but small force, comparatively. I
think the Republicans turned over things in
such condition as to favorably withstand the
closest Inspection
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-07
THE TREASURY FORCE.
The Number of Clerks Will Not BE Materially
Reduced.

Reduced.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, April CT don't think there
will be any more changes of consequence in this
department" said Assistant Secretary Coon, of
the Treasury, to the journal correspondent to-
day.
''Can the force be cut down much, do you
thinkl' l asked.
But very little The reductions will be nom
inal. In some of the bureaus the work is far be-
hind, and where surplusage of employees are
found in one place they are needed in another,
and so it will be but a transfer
went around into the First Auditors division
and had further talk with one of the principal
clerks inquired if there was not a good deal
of fear shown among the employees over the out
look for being dismissed.
No, not row." was the reply. AT first, =
continued he, sthere was a good deal of agita-
ton over the possible result of Secretary Man
,ning's committee to ascertain the status of the
work and see if any Of the employees could be
dismissed from the service. Now there is no
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-07
TAXATION OF RAILWAYS.
A Decision Affecting the Powers of States
In Taxing Corporate Property.

WASHINGTON. April Ga decision was rem
dered by the Supreme Court of the United
States, to-day, in the tax case of the Chesapeake
& Ohio Railroad Company plaintiff in error,
against Joseph S. Miller, Auditor of the State OF
West Virginia. in error to the Supreme Court of
Appeals, of that State The question raised by
this case is the constitutionalty Of an act of the
Legislature of West Virginia. passed March Z,
1879, suhjecting the property of the railroad
company to taxation. The company maintain
that by an act of the Legislature OF
March l, 1866 entitled 'san act to incorporate
the Covington & Ohio Railroad Company" and
another act passed February &C. 1867 authoriz-
ing that company to consolidate with the Chesa-
peake & Ohio Railroad Company, it, as the sue
cessor of the latter corporation was exempted
from taxation so long as its profits should not
amount to 10 per cent of its capital, and that the
subsequent imposing of taxation, irrespective of
this condition, is void, because it impairs the
obligation of the ontract. This court holds
that the acts from which the plaintiff in error
derives its corporate existence and powers In
West Virginia do not contain renewal of the
grant of exemption from taxation con-
tanned in the seventh section of the act
of March l, 1866; that the present
company can IN no sense be regarded as the
identical corporate body of which it became the
successor, and that all Its rights as corpora
ton, other than title to the property it
acquired by the judicial sale, had their origin
and depended upon act passed in 1871, and
amended in 1877 Such being the case, the
present companys charter rests upon general
law which the Constitution of the State declares
to be subject to alteration and amendment, and
therefore the exercise of legislative discretion
in the matter of taxation cannot be complained
of as breach of contract. The decree of the
Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia is
affirmed. The opinion was read by Mr.. Justice
Matthew'S
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-07

The decision of the judges. who were J.EW. Nc
Laren manager of the Baltimore & Ohio New
York Office ID. B. Mitchell, chief operator of the
lips, general manager of the United Press, was
as follows: First prize, $25, J. w. Robertson,
for great speed combined with praiseworthy
clearness. considering the time made; second
prize, $l5 William M. Gibson, unusual speed and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-07
The Wicked Skating Rink.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April 6.-The mayor has
prohibited sparring in theaters and directed the
police to watch the rollerskating Kinks. The
mayor, in his order referring to the Kinks, says:
Every parent in the community should aid the
police department in an endeavor to rectify an
abuse which threatens their own happiness and
the welfare of their children
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-07

ONE CENT CUP.-W. Baker 81 Co.'S Break
fast Cocoa, while it is the most healthful,
strengthening and inyigoratng drink, is also the
most economical, costing less than one cent a
cup. 1t is warranted absolutely pure, and is
recommended by eminent physicians for its
hlgnly nutritlve QUANTITIES, and Is unsurpassed as
Cocoa preparations have been the standard of
purity and excellence for more than one hundred
years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-07

personal time and attention to the duties OF his
Office ard to assist in their performance, except
in those few large offices where his time may be
necessarily required in general supervision. 1t
is believed that by such course the public will
be much better served, and that a considerable
reduction in the annual expenditures of the de-
partment may be realized
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-07
TILE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL TUESDAY, APRIL =, 1885.

States senator against General Logan, Repre-
sentative Morrison having consented, it is said,
to withdraw if General Black will accept the
race. 1t is thought General Black will be in
duced to become candidate. He is one of the
btterest partisans in the State, and has, it
is represented, hold upon some of the Republic
ans in the Legislature
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-07
A Telegraphers, Tournaments.

NEW YORK April 6.-The fast-sending tourna-
ment. for prizes offered by L. G. Tillotson & Co.,
New York, and under the management of Mr..
Fred Carlin, chief operator of the Western Union
Telegraph Company New York city. occurred
in city on Saturday. There were twelve
CO.. s.nts. The time in the order in which the
narticipants sent the 500 words was:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-07
MINOR MENTION.
Fears that Ex-President Arthur Is Booked
for a Prolonged Illness.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, April g. Eek President Arthur,
who is now at Fortress Monroe, "a, is seriously
ailing. He has malaria, accompanied by chills.
fever, and all the racking pains OF the disease.
His system became full of this spring malady
before he left the White House, and Marshal
McMichael, who has been with the ex President
until last night, when he took boat for Wash
ington, fears he may have prolonged illness.
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pronounced excellence; third prize, $40, remark
able speed, slightly marred by faults in the
formation of certain characters, Frank j. kim.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-07
Gen. Black and the Illinois senatorship.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, April 6-Some prominent
Illinois Democrats are expected here tomorrow
to wait upon General Black, Commissioner of
Pensions, and tender him the race for United
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-07
Grand Opening Sale

Of fine jewelry and silverware at the Chicago
Jewelry House, No. 46 North Pennsylvania
street This evening, at o'clock, tull line of
fine jewelry and slveSware, gold Watches silver
watches, chains bracelets-everything usually
kept in first class house-will be offered to the
highest bidder. Come one and all, secure bar
gains. JNo. c. FULLENwIDER, Consignee.
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No matte: how advanced in life,
Good teeth in either man or wife
Or maid are rich prize;
And those who would the gift preserve,
From SOZODONT won't swerve,
Should they at all be wise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-21
METHODIST CONFERENCE.
1 he Sixty.First Session to be Held in
Biddeford, Commencing Thursday.

BIDDEFoRD, April 20.
The sixty-frst annual session of the Maine
Conference will be held with the Methodist
Society at Biddeford, commencing Thursday
of this week and continuing until Monday.
The session will probably be an unusually
large one Bishop w. L. Harris, d. d., L.
l.. d., will preside. Among the visitors ex-
pected are VIM. Butler, d. D., returned mis-
sionary from India, A. J. Kynott, ID. D.,
secretary of the missionary society, B. X.
Pierce, ID. d., editor OF the lions Herald
and j. r. Day, ID. D., now preaching at st.
PauPs church, New York, the first church in
the Methodist denomination. 1t was only a
few years ago that DR.. Day began the timer
acy in this State, and during his labors here
he was at one time pastor at Biddeford, so
that his visit here will be doubly pleasant.
This will be what is called great moving
year, as there are comparatively few neces-
sary changes to be made. Changes viii be
made at Pine street church, Portland, and at
Biddeford. At Chestnut street, Portland,
Lewiston, Auburn, Augusta, Hallowell,
Bath and Saco there will be no changes.
There will be a conference social meeting in
the church Wednesday evening and confer
euce will open at 8 A. NJ, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-21
sA'Nb DISPATCHES.
BURNED TO THE GROUNn.
ne rine Residence of Z. s. Brown. in
gardiner, Entirely Consumed by
the Destroying Element.
Especial to the Kennebec Journal II

Especial to the Kennebec Journal
GARDINER, April 20.
+. 5. Browns fine residence on Rrunsw;ck
street, was entirely consumed by fire vester.
day afternoon. Mr.. Brown and wife arc in
Florida and the house was occupied bv Mr.
James Sawyer and wife, parents of Mr..
Brown. The fire probably originated from a
burning brush pile, the fire from which com.
municated with the stable by means of the
grass. The fire spread so rapidly that it was
impossible to save but a very little of the fur
niture. There was an insurance of $4,000 on
the buildings and furniture, in Meals agency.
Ihere was strong breeze at the time and
quite number of houses were endangered.
several of them catching fire on the roofs.
nut the flames were extinguished. DIR. Whit
mans, Warren Reeds and j. S. Maxcy's
houses on Brunswick street, and George
Trays on Washington street, were thus ex-
posed. The fire department was promptly on
hand and did excellen, work Had they been
few minutes later, Mrs. Whitmore's and
David Ladders houses on adjacent lots to the
burned building, might have been DESTROYED.
As it was they had a narrow escape.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-21

On every hand we see evidences that win
ter is breaking up, and will soon have to
yield to the advancing spring. 1t is most
important question amongst scientific men
what causes the general feeling of debility
and lassitude so prevalent in this region.
While some regard it as the result Of con-
fnment and iuaction, 9th ars suppose 1t to be
caused by the decay of vegetable and animal
debris which has accumulated during the
winter. What is especially needed at this
time, however, is something to overcome
these influences. 1t is too late to talk about
the causes: what is the cure 2 Thousands of
persons all over the country who have given
Kidney-Wort a faithful trial are ready to tes-
tify that no other remedy is equal to II for
cleansing the system, purifying the blood,
regulating the bowels, and curing all kidney
and liver diseases. 1t is in fact the king OF
all spring medicines. apr2ldeod&wlw
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ENGLISH PARLIAMENT.
Gladstone Makes a Statement-A Dis.
cussion on the Bosphore. Egyptian
Dificuly-Trouble Expected
With France.
LoSDoS, April 20.

LoyDoS, April 20.
Gladstone in the House of Commons this
afternoon, made the following statement:
The government on Friday received a
despatch from Sir Peter Lumsden. but the
telegram was not an answer to our inquiries
and instructions despatched to him on the
10th inst. 1t will be necessary 10 await that
answer before We can make any statement"
Lord Randolph Churchill, conservative,
asked Gladstone how far England was COM
piicated and how far responsible in the sup
preston of the Bosphore-E Egyptian at Cairo.
Gladstone replied that Egypt had not acted
alone in the matter, and admitted that Eng
land was not in position to disclaim all the
responsibility for the act.
Gladstone gave notice that the government
would introduce the expected motion for a
vote of credit tomorrow.
The Premier's replies in the House of Com
mons concerning the Bosphore- Egyptian and
Afghan incidents were very guarded, He
answered number of questions about the
Anglo-Russian dispute with studied evasion,
and in all said in the House today added lit
tie or nothing TO what had been already
known.
As evidence of the bellicose feeling among
the members of Parliament, it NAV DE men,
toned that when Gladstone uneqvivocally
stated that Sir Peter Lumsden's telegram Of
Friday confirmed his previous accounts of
the fight at Penjdeh and confiicted with those
made about the same battle by Gen. Komaroti
the declaration was received with a low rip
pie of satisfaction, which soon developed into
a cheer.
Fears are entertained that the Bosphore-
Egyptian affair is likely to lead to difficulty
between France and England.
The situation at the close of the session in
Parliament this evening was one of II general
feeling of uneasiness bordering on alarm