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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-20
The Democratic Steal of an Office.

Saturday People (Dem.)
1t does seem that the Democracy is placed in
bad light in sustaining Senator Smith in his
contest. In the first place, Attorney general
Hord decided that election for Lieutenant
governor was essential-that vacancy had &C.
Cured in the Office. This decision was accepted
by both parties. So far as the People knows
there was no objection raised thereto and both
parties selected candidates-indeed we do not
know but that candidates nominated by
other than the two dominant parties. 1t is said
that Senator Smith was a delegate in the con-
venton that nominated the Democratic candi-
date for Lieutenant-goyernor, and instead of
making any objections to nomination, prom
ised his support to the nominee. If he thought
that he was de facto acknowledgements and
the mantle of the venerable Manson had fallen
upon his shoulders there and then was the time
to have proclaimed it. But we hear of never a
word that he uttered. The candidates went be-
fore the people, and we must say that contrary
to the sanguine expectations of the Democracy
and Eb Henderson, Mr.. Robertson was elected
Lieutenant-governor by considerable majority.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-20
RAILWAY POSTAL CLERKS.
Pennsylvanians More Fortunate Than Those
In Indiana and Ohio.

Pennsylyanians More Fortunate Than Those
in Indiana and Ohio.
Pittsburg Chronicle.
"The railway postal clerks are more fortunate
in Pennsylvania than those in number of the
other States, said one of the railway clerks this
morning why? Well, there have been but
comparatively few OF our number removed from
the service by the Democratic administration. In
Indiana and Ohio men have been dismissed from
the service so systematically that the force in
those States is at present composed largely of new
men, The present administration may disguise
the reasons for these dismissals under whatever
excuses they choose, but it is very evident that
they are made for political effect. There is that
uncertainty about the politics in Indiana and
Ohio that makes it specially necessary for as
large number of Democrats to hold govern
ment positions possible In Pennsylvania,
however, 1t is different. The State is so largely
increase the Demo cratic vote. A postal clerk
considers himself lucky when he has Pennsyl-
vania rum There is no work in the govern
ment service where a constant changing of the
employees causes more annoyance and incon-
venence. The public especially has to suffer
by these charges, as the mail matter cannot be
as expeditiously handled by new men. Peo-
pie generally have but little idea of how long it
takes man to become expert as a mail clerk
A new man is put on run and for several
months he does little else than watch the other
men, The old clerks consequently have just
that much more work to do in a certain limited
time. Even if man is apt at learning he must
study several hours each day when off duty for
several years before he can become familiar with
Ii any special legislation is needed that would
particularly benefit the public. it is the passage
of a law for retaining the postal clerks in office
during good behavior"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-20

many members of Congress we're severely bitten.
At least three fourths of them are dabblng in
stocks in one way or another. and most of them
when the turn came they were all caught Some
Of the losses were quite severe / am told of one
member who lost SAC. 900. and another who is
SIC, 900 out There is a member who made his
first experience in the street short time ago,
and who realized quite comfortable sum in
Reading. So frrnly convinced was he that the
market was going up that he not only invested
his profits in this speculation but also hypothe
Gated his salary for the balance of the session.
and nut the whole amount ia Lackawanna. OF
course he got cleaned out / know one real
estate agent who dropped $l3, 600 in Lake Shore.
and another business man in town who suffered
to the extent of $17 900. OF course there
good many victims of whom know nothing, but
simply tell on those that have come to my
notice.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-20
The ST. Louis Election Fraud Cases.

ST. louis, Dec. 18-The arrest of persons in
dicted yesterday for committing election fraud 8
at the tate election, continued last night and at
10 o'clock eighteen of them had been brought to
the United States marshars Office Fourteen of
these were released on bonds ranging from $500
to So 000 Four were unable to furnish bond
and were confined for the night in the marshals
Office. The arrest of others will follow as soon
as the warrants can be served, and they will all
be brought into court to answer to the charges
brought against them. What effect this action
of the grand jury will have upon the various
election contests. among others that of Mr..
Frank for Mr. Glover's seat in the House Of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-20
The Victims of the steamer white Disaste

NEW ORLEANS, Dec 18-A special to the
Times Democrat from Bayou Sara says: The
wrecking boat George F. Root, and Captains
Burriss and Buck experienced divers. have gone
to the wreck of the j. NJ White Every effort
is being made to recover the bodies of Capt.
Wash Floyd, Miss Agnes McCaleb and the Stat
ford family.
The crew of the steamer Beverly Harris to-day
recovered the bodies of Captain Stafford and
wife, of Vandalia; Albert Brown. colored; VIM.
Bailey Chas Morgan, colored; Gleason Allen. a
colored preacher and an unknown colored man.
The badly burned body of ar unknown white
man was also found. When the Masons of this
place heard of the recovery of the body of Capt
Stafford they made arrangements for the care of
it and will ship it to his relatives at Memphis
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-20
One Hundrea and Thlrty-six years Old.

ST Louis, Dec ia letter from Sassakawa,
Seminole Nation, Ind. T., gives an account of the
death there, on the 9Th inst, of Mrs Susanna
Warren. perhaps the oldest person in the United
States, if not the world She was born IN the
old town of st. Augustine, Fla, in 1850 fifteen
years before the Americans conceived the idea
of national independence. She was born slave.
and was the property of Spanish masters until
1918, when she with other Spanish slaves, fed
from the town of Pensacola, when twas taken
by General jackson. She lived in the Seminole
country from then until the second treaty of
peace with the Seminoles, when she was re-
garded as their common property. and was re-
moved with them to the Indian Territory She
leaves one daughter living, who resides in Aus
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-20

representatives, is not known, but the evidence,
which will he submitted when the indicted per-
sons are tried will, il it proves important, Dc
brought before the House.
When the United States Circuit Court opened,
this morning, crowd OF persons indicted for
the commission Of various frauds at the State
election were present with their at torneys. Al
OF the judges of election so far arrested who are
charged with receiving illegal votes pleaded not
guilty and were released on bond The United
States deputies are still searching the city for
the purpose of serving those warrants which
we're not served last night. and up to noon about
twenty-five additional arrests have been made
among them that of Clerk elect Kenefck, of the
Criminal Court
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-20
A Trouble Tided Over.

CHICAGO, Dec 19.-There was an unusually
large attendance at TO days meeting of the Chi
cago Trades Assembly, on account of a seeming
ly inevitable collision between the Knights of
Labor and the trades unions elements, owing
to the failure of the two national or
CARNATIONS to reach an understanding at
Columbus. 0. The expected fight did not ma
teralize. Leaders on both sides showed decid-
eddy conciliatory feeling, and, with little or no
discussion. action on the report of Edward
Mulraney. delegate to the Columbus congress,
was postponed until the next meeting.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-20
General and Personal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 19-E. p. Ferris, of In
diana, is an applicant for the United States
judgeship in Dakota, made vacant by the APP
pointment Of Church to be Governor of that
Territory.
Representative VIM. d. Hill, Of Ohio, is an
applicant for the place.
G. c. Palmer, of gainesville, O., is here.
The President has recognized Olaf Rye Wulfs-
berg as vice-consul of Sweden and Norway, at
Des Moines, Ia; Eugene Bioneti, vice-consul of
Sweden and Norway, at Port Townsend. W. t.;
Juan L. Boras, vice-consul of Spain. at Pensa-
cola, Fla; Erastus Brainard consul of the
Republic of Paraguay. at Philadelphia; Ricardo
Villafranca, consul Of Costa Rica, at San Fran
cisco. Cal, and Juan Antonio Peroz Bonalde
consul general of Salvador, at New York.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-20
Wrathfui Alaginnis.

washington Special.
There are good many prominent men from
he Territories here just now. Their remarks
about the administration are pointed with q
Western vigor which would not appear well in
print. having altogether too much birthstone
Ex-Delegate Martin Maginnis of Montana, when
asked about the appointment of Kentuckian
Tor Governor, position for which he was under
stood to be an applicant replied: "a mar musa
10 mighty hard up when he will accept an Office
rom this administration. No, sir: they could
aot give me anything if it was on gold platter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-20

CINCINNATI, Dec. 19-Workmen's Hall was
filed to overfowing. this afternoon, the occasion
being a. mass meeting to decide whether there
should be a labor ticket in the field in the mu-
nicipal election next April. The matter was
thoroughly discussed, and finally resolutions
were adopted declaring it expedient to nominate
a separate ticket for local officers. Four com
mittees of five men each were appointed from
the United Labor party. the Central Labor Union,
the Henry George Club and the meeting. These
committees will meet and arrange the prelimi-
naries for labor convention
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-20
Manners in President Jaokson's Day.

manners IN RreSlUeuC JACKsOne Day.
Gippencott'e Magazine.
President Jackson's table manners were as
democratic as could be desired. He had at each
plate two forks, one of which was of silver and
The other of steel. The President used steel
.ork for himself. and after his dinner he always
smoked his tobacco from long handled corncob
pipe Andrew Jackson entertained lavishly on
The night Of his first inauguration The carpets
IF the East Room were rlined by the orange
punch and lemonade which were served to the
crowd which came to his reception. Barrels of
this punch were made, and it was brought
nto the room in buckets. At last the peo-
pie began TO rush for the walters as
soon as they entered the room. Glasses
we're broken and ladies' dresses ruined. Tubs
Of punch were finally taken into the garden.
and In this way the throng was drawn off and it
was possible to serve cake and wine to the la
dies. At JAcksons farewell reception a mons
ster cheese. as big as hogshead in circumfer-
Blce and nearly yard thick was cut with saw
SHADES made into knives and served out to the
guestS. Each guest received three pounds of
sheese The event was the talk of the Nation,
and when Van Buren, became Presidenr mis- New
York friends, cumulative of jackson, sent him q
big cheese. 1t was cut up in the East room.
The greasy crumbs, falling upon the carpet
we're trampled into it, and the runation of the
furniture during these two administrations led
The later Presidents to discontinue the practice
IF serving eatables at general receptions Now
no guest comes to dinner at the White House
anless invited"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-20

Big Man Proves To Be big Orator
Washington Special.
Representative Barnes. of Georgia. the success
sor Of Alexander H. Stephens, and by far the
largest man in the House, electrified the House
this morning in his maiden speech, on the Okla
homa bill Barnes has, during his service in
the House, attracted considerable attention on
account of his size. No one supposed he was an
orator. as he never before had as much as ad
dressed the Speaker. His speech this morning
has made him a reputation an orator second
10 none in the House. For orat orical honors he
is crowding the silver-haired and toneued Brock
enridge, of Kentucky.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-20

This seems little like the sour grapes and the
fox blu. as fact the residents of the Territories,
without reference TO party are antagonistic to
Cleveland and his associates in the management
OF government affairs. Magnnis saws about the
never-ending topic of attle-growing. that while
il has been depressed, the industry is certain to
recover and become greater with each succeed
ing year
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-20
Steamship News.

LONDON, Dec. 19-The City of Richmond,
from New York for Liverpool passed Brow
head at IL A. NJ today. The Servia from New
York Dec III, for Liverpool, arrived at Queens
town at noon to-day. The Manitobian, from
Boston Dec. s, for Glasgow. passed Kildonan on
Dec. i8.
NEW York, Dec. 19.-Arrved: State of Ne
braska, from Glasgow; Werra, from Bremen.
HALIFAX. N. S., Dec 19.-Arrived: Peruvian,
fsaE& Liverpool
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-20
MINOR MATTERS.

Few of the Friends Of Mr.. Hewitt Give q
Farewell Dinner In His Honor.
special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-The farewell dinner
pf the Democratic members of the New York
congressional delegation to the Hon. Abram S.
Hewitt, to mark bis retirement from Congress,
prior to entering upon his duties as Mayor of
New York on JAM /, took place last night at
Chamberlains. Besides the fourteen members
Of the delegation, there were a half score of
guests present, among them Speaker Carlisle
Ok Governor Curtin, of Pennsylvania; Repre-
sentatives Morrison. Collins, Mills. Broken
ridge and Herbert. and Mr.. Powers, M. P, of
london The occasion was entirely social and
informal By common consent politics were
subOrdinated to prandial and fraternal courte-
sizes. The menu was superb in selection, but
aot especially elaborate Terrapin and canvas
backs were sandwiched between enticing
orovocatives and. with bubbling cham
oaRne, formed the only anti-Democratic
40, and at 10 the light-blue circles of cigar
smoke gave the signal to Mr.. Cox, who briefly
old of his regret that one who so adorned the
House of Representatives had to leave circle
hat would be truly incomplete without him for
she more conspicuous, but not more important,
bonor of the mayoralty of New York.
Mr. Hewitt feeiingly responded saying that if
the choice were his he would not leave his pres
ent mucnfloved surroundings; but higher COM
mand had come TO him--the loud call of a great
party and great city. The iron hand of duty
summoned him away from life that would ever
nave for him memories the most charming and
grateful
Brief speeches, happily dashed with wit and
otis of pathos were made by many Of the others.
Good-nights were said as the clock chimed L.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-20
Improved Style of Embarrassing.

Detroit Tribune.
jeff Davis is said to be delighted at the cordial
half persuaded'to come North himself. Should
he come he would be surprised to find that the
s'Yanks" have way of combing their hair now
SO as to completely cover their horns.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-20
The President and the Mormons.

Philadelphia Press
Is the administration temporizing or barga in
ing with the MormonsY There are three facts
which give basis and warrant for this inquiry,
namely: The complete silence of the Presidents
message on the Mormon question: the presence
OF a powerful Mormon lobby in Washington and
the sudden appearance of the Governor of Utah
in that city. What does it all meant
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-20
A Better Time Coming.

Phladelphia Press.
Maybe Minister Foster, of Canada, is right in
his assertion that 'being American is no pro-
lection" but he should bear in mind that this
administration will be in power only little
more than two years longer. Things will be
different after we have returned to an American
administration
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-20
Opposition to a street-Car Strike.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Dec. 19.-The West Division
street-car conductors and drivers held meet
ing, last night, which lasted into the small
hours. The grievance committee reported that
there was little basis for the complaints of the
men, and that such things as the men com
planned Of would be remedied in the course of
few days. The report was deferred for final
action. The sentiment was overwhelmingly
against anything bordering on a strike.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-20
Tine Better Monument.

Philadelphia Record.
The friends of General Hancock have bought
house in Washington for his widow TO live in.
This is better than putting up stone heap on
his grave. If the dead soldier could speak he
would be swift to say So
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-20
DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.
Indications.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, A. M.
Special indications for twenty-four hours from
A. M: For Indiana-Lighr snow; warmer.
For Ohio and Indiana-Light snow, southerly
winds, warmer.
For West Virginia-Lieht snow, southerly
winds, lower, followed by higher temperature.
For Illinois-Fair weather, followed by rain or
snow, warmer, southeriy winds.
For Wisconsin-Fair weather followed by
rain or snow, warmer. southerly winds.
For Michigan-Snow, warmer. southerly winds.
Local Observations.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-20
Advance in Window.Glass Rates.

PITTsBURG, Dec. 19.-The card rate on win
dow-glass has been advanced 10 per cent. to take
effect at once. This is an increase of 80 per cent
over last years prices. The advance is as agree
able TO the workmen as it is to the manufacture
ers, as their wages are a sliding scale.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-20

TEE combination, proportion, and process in
preparing Hoods Sarsaparilla are peculiar to
this medicine, and unknown to Others
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-20

For throat and lung difficulties, Ayers Cherry
Pectoral, when seasonably taken, is a certain
specific
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-20
His Usual Position.

CINCINNATI sun.
Mr.. Morrison is Aonce more horizontal /
seems to be his natural position.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-20
BOYS CLASSICAL SCHOOL

Eleventh year. Prepares for Harvard Yale and all
other Colleges and Scientific Schools Send for caa-
logre. Special instructors in Gymnastics Voice Gull
ture and Drawing. Primary department Careful
attention to individual pupils. IT, L. SEWALL, In.
dianapolis Ind Separate school for grls.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-20

Local Observations.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 10.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-12
STATE POLITICS.
OXFORD COUNTY pRouIB1r1oN1sTs.

OXFORD COUNTY PRoHIBIrIoNIsrs.
The Oxford county Prohibition convention
assembled at Reform Hall, Buckfeld, Tues
day afternoon. There were twelve delegates
present. Canton sent four, and there was
one from Dixfield one from Albany, and one
from Paris. The remainder were from
Buckfeld Hon. Gilbert Barrett of Buck
field presided. E. N. Carver, Esq, of Can
ton, was secretary.
Col W. T. Eustis of Dixfeld read set OF
resolutions, which were adopted.
The committee on nominations reported
that under the present state of the organiza-
tion in the county it was not feasible to
make any nominations for county officers
except sheriff, and the name of j. b. Chap
man of Bethel was presented for that office.
For Representative to the Legislature for the
Paris and Buckfeld district, G. B. Bridgham,
M. D., was nominated.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-12
VOLCANOES IN NEW ZEALAND.
Ashes and Stones Thrown Many
Feet Into the Air.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1.-THE steamer
Mariposa, which has just arrived in San
Francisco from Australia, brings further de-
tails of the great volcanic disturbances which
lately occurred in New Zealand. Heavy
earthquakes were still felt in the Farowera
and Sulphur Springs districts and severe
shocks continued in the RotOldi district. A
relief party that was sent out reported that
Lake Farowera had fallen considerably. The
oil bath at Whakarewareda was throwing up
stones and mud to the height OF twenty feet
and the great boiling lagoon Of Papatangl
would suddenly rise two feet and then as
quickly fall. A similar phenomenon was
observed at the Kuiwan caldron, which
would rise two feet in half an hour and then
as quickly return to its normal level. MI.
Dinsey, the telegraph officer in charge OF the
Rotonia station, near where the eruptlons
and earthquakes were heaviest reported on
June 25 that volcano No. was dead and that
Nos. 2 and were steaming. No. was still
throwing up mud.
Lake Rotamahana was comparatively Gull
ct, with only one geySer in the centre play
ing. The Park Torrance geysers were still
blowing up clouds of stream, but were less
active than they had been. The immense
crevasse created between Tarawera and
White Terrace continued to steam and The
cone on the tor of Tarawera mountain was
throwing out volumes of black smoke, and
steam On Galatia Plains the volcanic show
ers of mud at times took very eccentric
courses, overlapping one section OF land and
then striking another further on In the same y
line. DIR. Hecter, who is making scientific
examination of the volcanic districts, said he
expected that the volcanic cone. which was
thrown up in Lake Rotomahana during the
disturbances had already, on July |, at
| tanned a height of 600 feet and was daily ad-
ding to its Statue. He has named it Mount
Hazard, after the gentleman of that name
who lost his life on the first night of the
great eruption. A chemical examination of
| the volcanic ashes shows that they are most
ly composed of fine basaltic SOIL Photo
graphers were busily engaged taking views
of the region.