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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-22
AN EX-PREACHERs DEGRADATION.
Securing Precarious Existence by Black
Mailing Office Seekers.

Securing a Precarious Existence by Black
Mailing Office Seekers.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, June 2l.-One of the men who
constitute that half of the world of which the
other half has been unable to discover it's mode
of living, picks up quite good living by very
ingenious black-mailing scheme. This man was
seen hanging around the departments with a
batch Of papers in his hand, from which, from
time to time, he filed charges against newly ap
pointed officials. Five years ago he was preach
er in Virginia. Preaching did not pay, and he
got into politics. In the elections of 1882 he
was a candidate for Congress in a district
where there were several other candidates. AT
one time there were four tickets in the field and
this man, who was running on the high moral
religious ticket against tho others, who were,
respectively, Republican straightouts, Coalition
lists and Democrats, held a good share of the
balance of power. Suddenly he was seen by the
Readjusters, and he withdrew from. the race for
a consideration Since that time he has been
hanging around Washington, and has had
his nose in every dirty official scandal
that has been turned up in the
last three years His latest move
is in the direction of filing charges against men
who have some chance of being appointed to
office. The charges contain little more than
mere insinuations at first, but if the 'chargee'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-22

Another Statement as to the Riot.
LONDON, June 2l-The following dispatch
from Madrid gives somewhat different account
of thu riots there:
'The riots in tins city, caused by the opposi-
tion of the people to the enforcement of sanitary
regulations continue, and far exceed in
violence the reports made by the Of
fcials. The regular troops have been
called out to take the place of the gen -darmes
The Cabinet crisis is ended. Upon the resigna-
tion of the Ministry of Senior Canovas del Cas-
tillo, in consequence of King Alfonso's determl-
nation to visit the cholera districts of Murcia, his
Majesty requested Senior p. NJ. Sagasta. the
former Liberal Prime Minister, to form Cabi-
net. Senor Sagasta declined, and
advised the King to remain in Mad
rid. After much persuasion the King
consented to abandon his journey, and Senior
Canovas del Castillo and his Ministry thereupon
withdrew their designations.
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Outraged and Murdered.

ELKHART, Tex, June 2e.-A foul outrage and
murder was perpetrated last night near Elk
hart. Ex Constable Randolph Hazel, on re.
turning home about III o'clock, from a dance in
the neighborhood found his young wife missing
from her bed Search instituted, and her
nude body was found in field near the house.
with the throat cut. The poor woman had been
lifted out of bed without disturbing her two
sleeping children. carried to the field, outraged,
and then murdered. About dozen negroes are
under arrest. In the house of a negro named
Andy jackson Q bloody sheet was found, on
which were foot prints similar to tracks near
the body. The community is greatly excited
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-22
THE CENTRAL AMERICAN TROUBLES.
IntimatiOn that the United States VIII Inter-
fere with Strong Hand.

icrc With SCrOnS han0s
WASHINGTON, June 21.-The Sunday Herald
today publishes an interview with "A member
of the government who will have more or less to
do with the carrying out of the Presi-
dents views" upon Central American affairs
The Herald says that the parsonage interviewed
is of the highest official rank, and too good a
diplomatic to say anything that ought not to be
told. His remarks, in part, were as follows:
Admiral Josctt's last dispatches indicate
that there will be. trouble in Central America
very soon unless something is done to prevent
tive for consideration, because there has been no
occasion for it; but 1 can say this much:
the principle enuncated by the Presi-
dent in his instructions to the
Secretary of the Navy touching the, occupation
of Aspinwall and Panama will be strictly ad-
hered too. The United States will not permit ir-
responsible persons in any country to endaneer
the lives and property of our own citizens by
revolutionary organizations against the local
governments To put down Prestan, we made a
great departure from the usages of
the country in respect to our diplomatic rela-
tions with other nations. If a similar condition
occurs again the same authority will be used. It
may as well be known now that while there is no
annexation scheme intended nor is any system
of permanent garrisons in the troubled states
nnder consideration whatever the emergency
demands will be done. Beyond that / do not
,wisAsto say, for it would be the inerest specula-
'tion. The American Nation must maintain the
dignity of its position. That's the true American
dOctlinen
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-22
A Popular Demonstration in His Favor En-
sues, the Ministry Resign, and Rioi
of Serious Proportions Follows.
Several People Killed, the Visit Aban-
dOned, and the Cabinet ReinStated.
Russia Seeking a Pretext for Quarrel
with the Afghans-Appalling Results
of the Cashmere Earthquake.
Caused by the Kings Proposed Visit to th'
ChOlera-Infected Districts.

Cholera Infected Districts.
MADRID, June 21.-King Alfonso having de-
termined to visit the cholerainfected districts,
although the Ministry threatened to resign,
immense crowds gathered on the streets Satur-
day and made demonstration in favor of the
King and Queen as against the Ministry and
the municipal authorities. The crowd be-
coming riotous, the Civil Guard was
called out, and fred upon the mob who
thereupon stoned the soldiers. Disorder con-
tinued throughout the night, but the crowd was
finally dispersed to-day. 1t is reported two
workmen were shot dead and several wounded.
Many of the rioters were arrested The King,
after consulting with the Ministers, finally de-
cided to abandon the projected tour, and the
Ministry was reinstated.
Three new cases and one death were reported
in Madrid to day. Saturdays returns from the
infected districts are as follows:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-22
So rs Loss at Newport, N. III.

NEWPORT, N. H., June 2L-Fire broke out
this morning in the upper floor of the Nettleton
Block, and that structure was totally destroyed,
together with M. S. Jackson's stable and Office,
occupied by Samuel Prescott; Lees & Rounss
private stables; also, the town and county
building, containing the town hall, county
Offices, Odd.fellows' Hall, and Grand Army
hall. The books of registry and deeds were
badly defaced The courthouse and furnishings
cost $45, 900; insured for $4,000 The total
loss is estimated at 100000, upon which the
insurance, so far as can be learned, aggregates
about &4l 700.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-22
Killed by Police Officers.

morning r. c. Schrieber, an employe of the
Nashville pow factory. was found dead on one
of the principal streets of the city. Eight
or ten pistol shots attracted crowd
to the spot and to the fact that a murder had
been committed At the coronar's inquest, to-
day, verdict was returned that the deceased
came to his death, for unjustifable reasons, at
the hands of police officers Alex. Bolton and
Frank McConnor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-22
Denis Kearney Again,

SAN FRANCISCO, June 2L-Denis Kearney an
nounced today his intention to run for Governor
of the State, next year. on the workingmens
ticket The chief plank of his platform will be
that municipalities have the right to regulate
workngmen's hours of labor. He says he will
make six-months campaign, and adds "It
will be the most magnificent campaign ever
witnessed in California, and l will be elected,
lnou
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-22

does not come down very handsomely and very
rapidly he will find that there are very serious
statements to counteract. This mans little
game has only just been discovered, and it is
likely that he will hereafter be compelled to dis
pose of his services to the Democratic congress
men who are unable to trump up charges against
Republican postmasters.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-22
Elevator and Feed Mill Burned.

OcoNoMowoC, Wis, June 2l.-Fire today de-
stroyed the grain elevator and feed mill of Rose
bolt & Salverson, warehouse and several store
buildings of an inferior class. Total loss about
$40 600.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-22

guese minister when this subject was being dis
cussed the other night IF Gladstone is COM
PEELED to retire from an active share in the COM
ing struggle said he, remember what we did
when the Cid died. We strapped his body on
horse and followed it into battle and to victory.
Do the same with your great leader"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-22

he had been unjustly accused, the general inn
preston now is that he is booked all right for
charge took him through the penitentiary at
Jeffersonville. yesterday, without allowing the
prison officials TO know him. and it is said he
was intensely interested in the inside architect
ura Of the prison
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-22
Storm Damage in Northern Ohio.

CLEVELAND, O., June 2l.-The hardest rain
storm of the season set in here between and 5
o'clock this afternoon. Over three inches of
rain has fallen since yesterday morning. At 10
o'clock tonight the rain was succeeded by high
wind. At Ravenna, o., this evening, the wind
blew gale, unroofng large number of build
inas, aud causing damage estimated at $50, 600.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-22
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.

Appalling Results of the Cashmere. Earth
quake.
SIMLA, June 2l.-As result of the recent
ct ''quakes in Cashmere. 3.OSl persons lost their
i've 10000 houses were laid in ruins and
$4,000 onimals perished. An officer has been
sent 10 survey the scene of the shock.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-22
The Ministerial Crisis in Italy.

ROME, June 21.-The ministerial crisis contin-
ues The Chamber of Deputies has passed the
estimate for the Ministry of the Interior by
majority of 153 thereby showing confidence IN
Premier Depretls.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-22
Another Statement as to the Riot

In the remainder Of the provinces there were
So new cases and 40 deaths.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-10-09
Garden City.

VIM. Mason has moved into the kimhl
building opposite Warmers drug store,
The potato crop is reported good aver.
aging about hundred bushels to the
acre.
Hon. T.. s. Warner and family moved
to Mankato on Thursday last, which will
be their future home.
YIN. Skinner has sold his land east Oi
town to VIM. Mason, and il talking ol
going to California this fall.
Mr.. A. w. Garrett, station agent at
this place, il off on visit TO his father
i'm Iowa, and also intends taking i'm Kan
sas on the trip.
Mr.. Mason moved his building occn-
pied as a billiard room, from the corner
of the Grant lots to lots just north of f..
b. Evans store, which he bought of j.
w. Oily.
Prof. j. T.. McCleary and Miss T..
Sprague, of Mankato, are holding a
teachers institute here this week, with
good attendance, judging from the
number of "school-ma' seen IN
town.
The c., st. p, NJ. x 0. Ry. company
have deemed il necessary on account of
the recent narrow escape from fire to
put a Waterman on the bridge across
the Watonwan nj this place, and have
appointed q. w. GOodall to the position.
Mr.. Amos Warner has traded his old
homestead on the west side of the Wat
onwan, with Mr.. Frank Loring for the
house and lots formerly owned by &. b.
Frazer, which place he moved into on
Friday last, Mr.. Loring moving into the
house formerly owned and occupied by
Mr.. Warner.
Friday of last week Harry Palmer
started down the Gerry hill, Just south
of town with his thresbing engine, and
while descending 1t blew out the cylin-
der head, and becoming unmanageable,
ran down the hill at tremendous rate.
The engineer and fireman kept their
places and guided it safely to the bottom,
where it stopped in the river, right side
up with care. No one injured.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-10-09
RURAL NOTES.
What Our Reporter Saw and Thought
During Jaunt Through the Country.

During our recent trip to Mcpherson,
when nj the southeast extremity of that
township We went oil at u tangent and
brought To u halt in the center of the
thriving village of Alma City, two miles
over in Waseca county. We rustled
around in quest of items of interest con-
corning this hamlet of the prairie, and
were not long in ascertaining that il is
among the most tiourishing little villages
of southern Minnesota, Notwithstanding
the fact That il has been entirely de-
prived of railway accommodations. Al
ina City is peculiarly situated, being on
either side of the line between Alton
and Freedom townships. it being about
equally divided thereby. Its situation is
advantageous in more ways than one,
being on the LeSueur river, between
the "big woods" and the broad, rich
prairies of that county. The choice of
the founders was correctly made, for it
is the beau ideal of TOWNSHIP, and that
particular line of country was originally
natures layout for a railroad. Had some
of the companies extended their road
down through that section Of country
BY the Agency, and thence to this city,
i'm early times, their reward would GER
tainly have been great, for no particular
resources To draw traffic from. With an
Inexhaustible supply of excellent tim
Der on the one hand, and rich, devel-
oping prairie region on the other, this
might have proven mine of wealth to
any syndicate of capitalists, had they
placed line Of railroad through there
in DAYS gone by. As il is, the Agency,
Alma City, Peddlar's Grove, Wilton, and
similar points, which were prominent in
early days, and wisely located, too,
have been left without the accommoda-
tons nature Justly planned for them.
But the town thriyes and her business
men prosper with all these inconvenience
es attending them.
The village contains several stores,
blacksmith shops, wheelwright shops,
and grist mill which has wide repu-
tation throughout this part of the state.
Ii is also well provided with physicians,
hotel accommodations and all the equip
ments of an enterprising town. i'm the
matter of churches and schools the place
is not u whit behind its neighbors, al
though school house is at present one
Of the necessities.
While there We met our former fellow
citizen, Milo Baldwin, who is now u
property holder and permanent citizen
of Alma City. DR.. Isaac Remington, al
so once numbered with Blue Earth
county's boys, having spent his younger
days in Medic, invited us TO liis parlor
and helped to make our stay ut the place
more pleasant. He reports prosper
Gus business, and everything about his
premises indicate that his Information
is correct. Others of the business men
were visited and all appeared to be per-
fectly satisfied with their lot, and are
doing well. The country about Alma
City bears every exponent Of thrift and
many of the farmers surroundings
would do credit to locality settled
twice or thrice as long as this one. In
fertility Of soil and natural resources,
Waseca county is fair rival of our own
peerless Blue Earth.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-10-09
A GALLANT RESCUE.
A Whilom Garden City Boy Shows His
Bravery, and Saves q Miss Annie
Wakeman from Drowning

The following narrative will Ice Of par
ticular interest TO the people Of Blue
Earth county, as il shows Of what sort OF
material, grit and bravery our Minneso-
tlans are made. Mr.. Welcome, the
rescuer, is the son Of il. =. Welcome,
deceased, for a number of years during
his life time resident Of Garden City,
this county.
What was very nearly n fatal river accident
To an American lady and gentleman resident
In England occurred "a few days ago ut Boul-
ter's lock, not far from Maidenhead. on the
Thames. Mr.. Henry 8. Welcome, AN Ameri-
can gentleman OF standing In the trans
atlantic commercial colony which has settled
In the city Of London, was canoeing with Miss
Annie Wakeman, u well known American
writer, through Boulter's. when the thrush OF
the water in the lock swamped the craft. Miss
Wakcman was at once sucked down by the
current. Mr.. Welcome gaIlantly dived In
rescue, only missing her owing 10 sudden
swerve OF the stream. Coming 10 the surface
again. Mr.. Welcome once more diyed, and
this time was fortunate enough to seize Miss
Wakcman by the waist The rush OF water,
however. was too powerful for him To contend
against successfully, and both were again
carried under. At this junctnre long pole
was let down from the brink of the lock, and
Mr.. Welcome, though still below the surface
of the water, seized IL. The other boats in the
lock now sculied up, and by their aid and that
OF II lifebelt all further danger was Obviatsd.
Mr.. Welcome has received numerous en-
comiums for his gallant conduct, and some Of
those who saw the accident arc memorable
ing the Royal Humane Society to grant him
its bronze medal for saving life, medal
which IN only given when there has been a
very near chance Of the rescuer losing his
own life In making mn attempt on behsir OF u
feIlnW-crcnture.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-10-09
COUNTY CORRESPONDENTS.

Amboy.
Mr.. T.. Parks has the lnmber and
foundation on the ground for n new
dwelling.
Mr.. WOrmwOod, our sporting man
has departed Ia parts unknown. His
premises have been very artjsrically
decorated since his absence.
Mr.. VIM Bussy's little daughter, -four
years of age, died of whooping cough OF
Saturday last. The family has the sym
patty of their many friends in this
vicinity.
The Democrats have been nicely
scooped with their applicant for post
master. Most of them think there must
be niger in the fence somewhere near
MankatO. Try again, gents.
Perrin Bros. have received another
car load of the celebrated Whitewater
farm wagons. They claim that theil
wagons will run easier, hold up more
AMI last longer than any wagon on earth
So mote it he.
The school house is completed and ac
copied. School begins the first of next
month In both departments. Quite q
number of scholars from outside the dis.
trict have made application to attend
the graded department..
The elevator will be ready TO receive
grain next week. The question natural
" arises whether the buyer will be
strong enough To take his full share OF
the grain with an opponent that ALWAYS
believes in taking his share and more
too il he can.
Messrs. Aldredge Il Wood have done
such good work with their steam thresh.
er that the grain they have threshed
has been taken from the machine at the
warehouse, timothy one pound oil, flax
two per cent of for dirt, oats without
any shrinkage. IL is To the interest OF
the farmers Ia patronize them.
pp,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-10-09
Eagle Lake

Mr.. /. Redner is building new barn
Boys go TO Braden & Haggard's fo
your mail.
A new meat market i'm town. 10
Griffin is the carver.
How tall the Prohibition postmaste,
looks when he hands you your mail.
Protracted meetings at the Seventh
Day Advent church, Saturday and Sun.
day.
The residence of Allen Moon is fis,
approaching completion. Welcome, Mr.,
Moon.
Our old friend Buckley il very sick
Go, boys, and zee him. Hope it won't
last long.
II. Cummins is looking over the or
chards of Michigan. Horace, when shall
We see thee again.
ID. w. SeIleck took q trip TO New Ulm
last Saturday, and sold car load Of APP
Piles. Bring us some, Dan.
ID. w. Matteson and Liss. Prsssnall
start IN few days for Missouri. Boys,
when you get sick come back.
The new sidewalk leading TO the post
Office ia completed to the railroad. Hill
ton & Mosier, get there with your part.
Our old friend, ]. X. Martin, from
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-10-09
THE OUTLOOK IN OHIO.

The election in Ohio occurs next Tues
day, and the result is looked forward to
by all parties with much interest. A
full state ~ we'll as legislative ticket is
TO be selected, and upon the latter will
devolve the election Of United States
senator to succeed John Sherman. The
contest in the Buckeye state is no one
sided affair. The Republicans are bat
Ting vigorously against the Democrats
with the Prohibitionists IA u side issue
to aid the Bourbons. There il little
question but what Foraker is much pre-
ierred To Hoadly for governor, but the
senatorial question enters into the con-
test, and the result cannot be forecast
with ANYTHING like certainty.
The Democrats have unquestionably
the inside i'm the contest 80 soon tn come
Ia final issue. They elected govern
or two years ago, and have working
majority in the state Legislature. Az we
said before, Foraker is the choice of n
majority of the voters of OHIO, and were
this the only issue involved, there would
be no uncertainty as Ia the result. But
the fact that Il L. =. senator IL To be Sc
lected is an element that may initiate
for or against him-which cannot he de-
termined. Hoadley is not particularly
popular, and the closeness of the senate,
with Mclean's desire to get Sherman
seat. may result in swapping of votes
that will he detrimental TO the Demo
cratic state ticket and death Ia the Re
publican Legislative ticket. The prize o
Il senatorial seat is quite rs alluring to
the Democrats as Ia the Republicans
Besides they are not so loyal Ia Hoadly
us the Republicans are 10 Foraker.
The organizations of the contestinl
parties are unusually thorough and com
plete for an 'otf year" Both of th,
great parties fully realize the importance
of success and neither is confident o
victory. Whichever is victorious, the
plurality is almost sure To fall below 10,
600, with the chances at this writing
able certainty of Il Republican gain il
| the legislature, but rather dubious aS Il
whether or not they can secure clea
majority. If they fail in this, the Demo
Gratis will name Sherman's successor II
the United States senate-a man VIII,
can he lily spared from the council q
the nations greatest men.
The result will be- watched with eager
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-10-09
STOCK EXCHANGE.
w. l.. McCracken has Opened an Once

Mr.. w. l.. McCracken, we'll known IL
Mankato and vicinity, has opened &
brokers' office for stock, grain and pro
visions, over First National Bank, repre-
senting l.. Everingham x Co. OH the Chi
cago Board Of Trade. Arrangements
have been made with the Western Union
Telegraph Co., whereby full and reliable
market reports will be received at inter
walls of fifteen minutes from $50 TO 2:M
daily, and conspiciously bulletined in
his Office. These quotations are free and
open to the public, and everyone is cor
daily invited to call. On Saturday the
exchange will close at ! o'clock p. NJ,
Mr.. McCracken has put i'm telephone
and any business connected with has of.
flee may be transacted through this
medium of communication.
There are many advantages TO be
gained through such an exchange az
Mac has opened, and il is TO be hoped
that business may be such ~ to warrant
him i'm continuing IL.
TIE FREE Press has arranged to give
the quotations on the Chicago Board
each Friday afternoon, and the reports
can be thoroughly relied upon. This
fact will make our markets especially
valuable to farmers and others, and will
prove source of particular value to our
readers.