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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-30
The woman,s Foreign Missionary Society

CHICAGO, Oct. 29.-The general executive
committee of the Womans Foreign Missionary
Society of the M. E. Church resumed its sessions
at Evanston to-day. The report of the treas
urer showed that $157, 600 had been collected by
the branch societies during the year. The ap-
pointments of Miss Anna Lawson, of Ottumwa;
Miss Anna Glass and Miss Sarah Locke, of Gin
cinnati, were approved, as missionaries to China
and Japan. Reports were read as to the prog
ress OF tho missionary work in the different dis
tricts in India, and were generally of satsfac-
tory character. The degraded condition of the
women of South America was made the subject
of special discussion, and the necessity of in
creased effort in the work of evangelization was
determined as necessary.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-30
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION,
An Unknown Man Fires a Pistol at Minister
De Freycinet.

An Unknown Man Fires Pistol at Minister
De Freycinet.
PARIS Oct 29.-Considerable excitement was
created here to-day by an attempt to assassinate
NJ De Freycnet, the French Minister of Foreign
Affairs. After attending Cabinet meeting, NJ
De Freycinet took drive, and while returning
to the building occupied by the Ministry of For
eign Affairs, man stepped out into the roadway
and fred pistol directly at the carriage in
which was seated Nj. De Freycinet. Fortunately
the shot was harmless and before the culprit
could fire again, he was arrested by a police
officer When the would-be assassin was exam
ined at the police station he confessed that he
did not know M. De Freycinet personally, and
refused to give his name or occupation. The
prisoner looks like mechanic of superior intel
ligence. and appears to be of Italian origin.
There is very little doubt that M. De Freyci-
nets assailant is an Italian. He glories in the
attempt on the life of the foreign minister and
regrets that he failed to kill him. After being
prevented from firing the second shot, he threw
the pistol into the Seine. He is apparently of
sound mind. M. De Freycinet has received num-
erous congratulations on his escape especially
from the foreign diplomates in this city.
The culprit stated that M. De Freycnet had
injured him in reputation. honor and fortune.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-30
Russia Getting Ready to Strike.

LONDON, Oct 29-Dispatches from st. Peters
burg, to-day, state that the Russian Cabinet Off
cials alege that Austria and. Servia are intrigu-
ing for territorial aggrandizement detrimental
to Russian interest in the Balkan peninsula.
The information must have been received from
what they consider a reliable source. as Russia
has for the past few days been secretly arming,
with view of being prepared at any moment,
should the contingency arise, to assert her
claims in the Balkan states.
A Philipopolis dispatch says: ''The war fever
has abated considerably during the past few
days. The schools have been reopened, and af-
fairs are assuming normal aspect"
Thirty Greek refugees. who escaped from Bull
garia in an open boat, have been arrested at the
entrance to the Bosphorus They said that they
had fed from Bulgarian cruelty and to avoid
compulsory enrolment in the Bulgarian army.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-30
ONE OF GoRMAN,s FRIENDS.
The Man Whom He Had Appointed Collector
at Georgetown.

The Man Whom He Had Appointed Collector
at Georgetown.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29.-Another act of polit-
ical infamy is scored against Senator German, of
Maryland. One of the first pieces of work per-
formed by the Senator under the present admin
istration was procuring the appointment of
Cropley to be collector of the port of George
town, a suburban connection of Washington It
transpires that Cropley was the man who orig
mated that infamous toast which was drunk
throughout the country Immediately after the
war, as follows:
Here's to the man who pulled the trigger
That killed the man who freed the nigger'
Besides composing these infamous lines, Crop
ley, it is said, is guilty of numerous political
doings of the most offensive character. It is
stated that he will have charge Of a thousand
strikers from this city on election day in Balti-
more. The soldiers of old Maryland have heard
of Cropley and his connection with German, and
they will remember it on next Tuesday at tho
polls. The Jeffersonian Democratic Club, of
this city, has passed resolutions indorsng Sena-
tor German, and has sent him as much financial
aid as it can raise It is stated that good deal
of money has been sent to the Bourbon campaign
in Maryland from Washington.
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Should they succeed. the government will be ab-
solute master of the situation, and will use the
victory to carry the tax-reform laws to the ad-
vantage of the public purposes which were re-
jected last session
The election to-day for delegates to choose
members of the Prussian Diet, went strongly
in favor OF the new German Liberal party. Of
the 1900 delegates chosen 900 are Conserve
tives, ITO National Liberals, and the balance
new German Liberals
In the election, to-day, for delegates to choose
members of the Prussian Diet, Berlin went
strongly in favor of the new German Liberal
nartv
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-30

the city than people of any other one nationality.
German officers have prominent positions in the
Turkish army. 1t is possible that Germany may
control the Bosphorus at date What is
wanted here is a strong government to hold
these numerous nationalites in check and to
give business an opportunity to develop. Some
are anxious to have Constantnople free city
controlling the Bosphorus, but these straits are
so important in case of war with Russia, that a
free city on the Marmora would not sufficiently
protect the commercial affairs of the country
Russian pretensions in this direction have re-
ceived decided check during the last few
weeks. Austria has better chances 1t is to be
hoped that Germany or England may step in
and make this beautiful city as civilized as she
is venerable. WOODWARD.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-30

New YORK. Oct. 29-At large Democratic
mass meeting in Brooklyn tonight Senator
Voorhees,, of Indiana, was the principal speaker
In his opening sentences he alluded to the death
of General Mcclellan in a feeling manner. 'The
heart of this Nation will, he said, beat heavily
to his tomb when he shall be buried and to-
night the cheeks of many veteran are wet with
tears" Speaking on political subjects he re-
ferred to the question asked by Judge
Foraker, of Ohio, at the recent Re
publican meeting in this city as to
what the Democratic party had done towards
bringing prosperity. The speaker would answer
by asking What the Republican party has not
done to destroy ita" Then he proceeded to an
arraignment of the Republican party. Mr..
Voorhees, was followed by George l., Converse.
of Ohio, who delivered substantially the same
address as that of Tuesday evening. before the
New York County Democracy AS Mr. Converse
concluded, Governor Hill, the Democratic can
didate for Governor. appeared on the stage, and
was most enthusiastically received. He expressed
thanks for his hearty reception and spoke at
some length on the issues Of the pending State
campaign.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-30
BUREAU REPORTS.
Operations of the Signal Service Office and It's
Needs,

Needs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29-The annual report of
the Chief Signal Officer is made public by the
Secretary of War to-day The report states
that tho course of instruction at Fort Myer bas
been improved and enlarged and now provides
for the full education of the officers and men of
the Signal Corps in the duties required of them
In time of war; The report expresses regret at
the fact that it has been impossible to drill the
men in handling field telegraph trains owing to a
lack of horses. A desire is expressed that pro-
visions be made for supply of horses SO that
the corps may be put in condition to handle field
trains in time of war The report states that it
is proposed to erect two stations, about fifteen
miles apart, to be used for the purpose of per-
fectng the men in the art of visual military
signals. The work of the Signal Office during
the past year is fully reviewed and number or
suggestions made as to its further improvement
It dwells especially upon the distribution or
signals of warning regarding the approach OF
cold waves, with view TO protection OF crops
and asks that the appropriation for this purpose
be increased. With 50, 900, it is estimated that
the United States can be practically ali served
with these warnings. General Hazen reviews
at great length the report OF Lleutenant Tree
ly, and comments upon 1t. lie Warmly coia-
mends Lieutenant Greedy, his officers ana men,
for the skill and bravery with which
they discharged their duties, and
pronounees the results of the expedl-
ton highly valuable to science. Whatever
he says inexperienced critics may characterize
as errors, it mono the less follows that Iieuten-
ant Greedy brought, in health andsstrensth. his
entire party, and brought all the records and inn
portant scientific instruments connected with
his two years work, to the appointed place at
Cape Sabine. and bat for the rashness with
which the Proteus was forced into the ice. the
entire party would have returned in health
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-30
Daring Burglary at Netherby Hall.

CARLISLE, Eng, Oct 29-One of the most
daring robberes on record occurred last night in
this vicinity. Netherby Hall, the residence of
Sir Frederick Ulrich Graham, was robbed OF
One of the servants, being awakened, fastened
to the nearest police station to secure help.
When returning with the police, the gang of
burglars We're met fastening away with their
plunder The robbers drew revolvers and
opened fire on the police, wounding three of
them two fatally. In the confusion that en-
sued the burglars made their escape Every
effort is being made to capture them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-30
WHEN

For warmer fabrics-to that
great depot where the price of
Overcoats ranges from 81 for
children to $50 Tor men, giving
a variety that is unequaled in
this city, and where, too, I'm
derwear in more than one hun
dred different varieties is sold
at retail at case prices.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-30
THE EASTERN QUARREL.

The Bulgarian Coup d'Etat Only fastened
the Crisis.
LONDON. Oct. 29.-France and England have
notified the Porte of their readiness to take part
in the Balkan conference
The Servian minister says that the Bulgarian
coup detat has not created, but has merely in
tensified, long existing tension between Servia
and Bulgaria Even without the coup d'etat, he
believes the Bulgarian and Servian armies
would now have been opposing each other.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-30
The Spanish Note Impertinent.

BERLIN, Oct. 29.-The North German. Ga
zette, commenting on the Carolnes question,
hints that the diplomatic dealings of Senior Ell
duayen. the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs,
respecting the dispute, are Of doubtful char
acter.
The Cologne Gazette calls the latest Spanish
note on the Carolines affair piece of imperti
nent effrontery.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-30
The Armstrong Abduction Case.

LONDON, Oct. 29-Mr Stead, editor OF the
Pail Mall Gazette, resumed his address in the
Armstrong abduction case Immediately after the
opening of the court to-day. At its conclusion
Mrs Rebecca Jarrett one of the prisoners be-
gun her testimony in behalf of the defense, and
had not finished when the court adjourned
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-30
The Work of the Baltimore Plenary Council.

LONDON, Oct. 29-Dr. OConnel, rector of
the American College in Rome, will sail from
Liverpool on Saturday. on the steamer Aurania
for New York He takes with him the acts and
DEGREES of the council held in Baltimore some
time ago. which have been reviewed by the Pope
The DEGREES are substantially unaltered. but
some minor details have been modified Dr.
OConnell hopes to reach Baltimore by Nov. IL,
in time to attend the conference in that city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-30

charge of the same number of employees. He
thinks that the dismissals have been three to one
III General Rosecrans's Office; that is there have
oeen three soldiers to every one dismissed pro-
portlonately in other divis ons or Offices of the
government. 1t is hardly probable that Gem
erai hosecrans will pose as the soldiers friend
before the country again.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-30
The Movement Against Burmah.

RANGooN, Oct 29.-The steamer Irrawaddy
carries supply of explosives to remove obstruc-
tions in the river. 1t is proposed as soon as any
town or district is occupied to leave civil officer
to recognize the government with the assistance
of Burmese local officials.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-30
Honors Paid Sir III. ID. Wolff

CAIRO, Oct. 29-Sir Henry Drummond Wolff,
the special British envoy, arrived at Alexandria
to-day from Constantinople. On landing from
the steamer he was greeted with an artillery sa-
lutte from the British and French men -of-war in
the harbor, and was escorted by guard of
honor number of notables accom- panid him
to the city, where he arrived this afternoon, and
received semi-royal welcome.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-30
Seryia Desires Peace.

BELGRADE, Oct 29.-The Servian Premier
has sent note to the powers, in which he ex-
presses a desire for peace, on the basis of the
Berlin treaty. He also says that he hopes to see
the Sultans authority restored in Bulgaria and
eastern Roumelia
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-30
Everything Depends on M. Brisson.

PARIS, Oct. 29-M. Ferry, in an interview
yesterday, said he believed that Premier Brisson
was the only man who could succeed in uniting
the Republican groups in the Chamber of Depu-
ties into majority. The task would be diff
fcult one. NJ Ferry opposes the separation of
church and state on the ground that the electors
do not desire it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-30
The Brooklyn Postnastcr.

NEW YORK, Oct 29.-Yesterday's Brooklyn
Eagle says: Col James McLeer is credited
with an intention to resign the BROOKLYN most.
:. mastershp in view Of the findings of the com
mission which recently investigated the affairs
~'vf the Office. In a guarded interview the Colo
mel declared his relations with the President and
Postmaster general Villas were pleasant, but ad-
mitted he was dissatisfied
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-30
WHEN INDICATIONS.
FRIDAY--Fdir Weather, slight
-changes IN temperature.

TUST as we predicted, it
q came-that cold wave we
mentioned yesterday-a regu-
lar November nor'wester that
gets into all the cracks and
crannys; that makes thin clothes
feel thinner and lightweight
overcoats feel lighter; that chllls
the individuals who yet toy with
summer underwear and sends
them in crowds to the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-30
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.
The Next Prussian Parliament.

Il
BERLIN, Oct. 29.-The general election for the
new Prussian Parliament will be held to-day
The Tories are making great efforts to increase
their strength thirty-five seats, in order to Sc.
cure an absolute majority over all other parties
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-30
General EkIn likely to Recover HIs Health.

LOUISVILLE, KY. Oct. 29-Gen. James A.
Ekin, who has been seriously ill., is reported by
is gradually but steadily improving, with
prospects of restored health.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-30
THE CAROLINEs DISPUTE.
The Controversy No Nearer Solution than II
Was Month Ago.

-
MADRID. Oct 29.-Prince Bismarck having re-
fused to admit the claim of Spanish priority of
possession of the island of Yap, Spain has pre-
pared another note containing severe argument
against the logical deduction of the German
Chancellor and insisting on the acceptance of
the claim of Spanish priority.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-04-08
The Fight Batween Rie1's Forces and the
Police

correspondent learns the following con-
corning the fight between Riels forces and the
police and citizen soldiers on Thursday, March
26. The story is direct from half breeds who
were present. Learning that the force was en-
route for Duck Lake, mounted half-breeds.
twenty in number started to reconnoiter. They
met a force of 100 men police and citizens
in sleighs, and the half-breeds scat
tered Crozier, in command of the police
thought an effort was being made to sur
round him and ordered his men to fire.
Seeing half-breeds falling dead at the first
fire, his followers returned the shots with
. much execution. The fight was short
but hot. The half breed, who tells the
story, counted thirteen dead on the
'sfeld. When the police returned the
route to Fort Carlton was traced with blood.
The half breeds lost four killed, and ono In
dian not in the light was accidentally shot An
other story Of the half breeds side of the fight
! is told. T. w. Jackson member of the terrific
rial council, says Gabriel Dumas, one of Riel's
ieutenants, told him Crozier was coming to
take supplies from Duck Lake Dumas took
thirty mounted men armed with Remingtons
and met Crozier's force few miles from the
spot where the trail enters coolie and
bluffs. Both parties stopped. The half-breeds
were ordered to scatter in the bush, in order
that they might not be SO much exposed
Crozier thought q surround was attempted,
and fired first The half-breeds lost four Kill
led and two wounded. Crozier had thirteen
killed, who, according to the last story. were
left on the field. Both half-breeds above in
terviewed assert that Riels orders are never
to fire first
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-04-08
Murdersdn Dakota,

At Clifford, Oak, recently, in saloon row
between M. Plummer and Peter Daily, the
former was shot dead. The constable took
Daily to Caledonia.
,sPierre, Oak, Special Telegram: Startling
developments were made in the Bell-Small
murder case Bennett, tho accomplice Of Bell,
has turned states evidence, and on infor,
nation given by him the body of Small
was found buried in piece of newl-
plowed ground about four miles from
Harold and two miles from Blunt The sod
had been first removed. shallow hole dug
and carefully replaced to avoid discovery:
The body of Small wrapped in q blanket and
covered with the blood stained overcoat Of the
murderer. It was in good state Of preserve
ton The murder was committed with
Ratchet, the skull being broken at a numbex of
places and the neck gashed in a horrible man
ner The excitement is great, and the lynch
ing Of Bell is excitedly discussed by the crowds
forming on the streets.
f. 3. Small, the vietom of this murder. was
last fall q candidate for prosecuting attorney
Of Hughes county, Oak. Several months $50
he mysteri0usly disappeared No light was
thrown upon the matter until the Goth Of last
month, when J. 81. Bell was arrested by the
sheif and taken to Pierre for examination
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-04-08
Central American Complications.

Gen. T. B. Bunting of New York, who some
years ago held a prominent position in the
army of Guatemala, has just received letter
from an American gentleman living in Guate-
mala, which throws much light on the Central
American complications. Tie letter which is
dated Guatemala, March IL, after speaking of
BarriOs' announcement of his designto consol-
ldate the five republics, says:
AS Salvador now sends ambassadors to dis
cuss, and perhaps to arrange matters to make
common cause, Barrios has deferred offensive
operations Still, not to be taken unawares,
he has dispatched Gas they say 10000 troops
to the frontier I think the number may be
exaggerated, but troops are leaving every day,
anda large amount of ammunition, equipments,
ETC., is being sent forward. Volunteers
come pouring in from all quarters, without the
necessity Of returning the fees, for this man
has, as he alone can do, impaired his magnet
ism to the people. Many foreigners are offer
ing their servises, and things are being pushed
with a vigor and energy that leaves doubt of
speedy and glorious termination Of the conflict
Bsrrios sees all, understands ALL orders all.
With memory that staggers at nothing, q per
ception as quick as lightning mental scope
taking in everything at glance, personal
bravery amounting to temerity, cool head
that never loses its Judgment, and an energy
that knows no faltering, he compels success,
and will, before many months roll around
make of this weak, disintegrated country
solid, strong, prosperous republic.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-04-08
New Proverbs.

A white lie often told makes black
story.
It's apoor musician who can't blow
his own trumpet.
He who would eat the eggsmust first
break the shell.
Every back has It's pack.
The man who wishes to continue
believing in his friends should never
put them to the proof.
Look after your wife; never mind
yourself, she'll look after you.
The want.of money is the root of
much evil
Egotism lis an alphabet with one
letter.
II you'd know mans character.
follow him home.
Men love women, women love man,
The surest road to honor is to de-
serve it.
Only whisper scandal and its echo
is heard by all.
It's not the clock with the Ioudest
tick that goes the best.
Home is the-rainbow of life.
Don't complain of the baker until
you have tasted his bread.
They who live in worry invite
death to hurry. Louis Republican.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-04-08
Tree Claims and Roads.

q correspondent at Redwood Falls asks if
q man who has lived on tree claim with his
family six or seven years, and has planted all
the trees required of him, scan properly sign a
petition for the laying out Of a new town road
without waiting until he has made final proof
of his claim The statute gchap. 10, sec 3;3)),
requlsss that a petitioner for the laying out or
altering of town road shall be legal voter
tate under the homestead or pre- emption laws
OF the United States, or under contract with
the State of Minnesota" within one mile of the
proposed roadway. Legal adrice obtained up
on the subject is to the effect that as tree claims
are not mentioned by the law, an occupant of
such claim, unless he has come into full
possession thereof by proving up, is not prop
erly signer to a roadway petition-that is his
signature should have no weight