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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-09

Great Storm In England and Along the Coast
Heavy Damage In Ireland.

Great Storm in England and Along the Coast
Heavy Damage In Ireland.
LONDON. Dec. ga terrific gale. accompanied
by lightning and thunder prevailed last night
and this morning in the southern counties of
England and on the channel, where a number
of vessels we're wrecked. At Brighton much
damage was done. Throughout the United
Kingdom rain and hail FELL and the storm
caused widespread disaster. In Scotland there
was a heavy fall OF snow
The gale abated somewhat during the day
time, but ragged with increased violence during
the night over the whole kingdom. In the west
of Ireland the storm was terrific. Steamers are
delayed in making Queenstown. and all the har
bors are filed with shipping The high tide at
Limerick is flooding the warehouses on the water
front. and at Armagh the spinning mills have
been stopped by foods. Damage to property,
accidents, and some cases of houses being set on
fire by lightning are reported from all parts of
the kingdom. A French vessel foundered off
Dymchurch, and six persons were drowned. On
the Danish coast many vessels have been
wrecked. Four ships struck on the Esinore
breakWater.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-09
NOVEL TEMPERANCE MEETING.
Franklin Saloon Keepers Close Their Bars and
Listen to Murphy's Eloquent Arguments.
gUecial to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
FRANKLIN. Dec. 8.-The most remarkable
meeting of any kind that was ever held in this
slty occurred this evening. Last evening T. E.
Murphy closed his series of temperance meet
ings at this place. By his courteous treatment
of the saloon keepers Of the town he had so
won their respect that they, as a
body, gave him a most pressing invitation
20 stay and address them tonight. The
meeting was the most remarkable that
Mr.. Murphy ever held. The saloon keepers
closed their places of business, and attended in
q body About two thousand people crowded
into the large rink. Judge K. NJ Hord presided
and made splendid address. urging upon the
Christian and temperance people thatkind words
and courteous bearing towards the saloon men
and drinkers more effective than harshness
He declared that Ned Murphy was the only true
temperance advocate that he had ever heard
Mr. Murphy's address was most eloquent. He
said that while he condemned the saloon keep
er's business he wanted the individual drinker
80 understand his responsibility for the per-
petnation of the traffic. He appealed to them
90 quit their business, and their serious faces
cold that he was touchil lg their hearts. The sa-
noon men say that for several days their trade
has been very small. Although Mr.. Murphy is
compelled to leave, the interest is SO deep that
the work will be carried on by other hands
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-09
Black. Mail by POLICEMEN.

New YORK Dec 8-Saloon-keeper Louis
Werner, at No 6l7 East Sixth street, appeared
n Police Court to-day as defendant on the charge
1f having sold liquor on Sunday. The complain
ant the police officer who arrested him.
Werner in his evidence swore that he had been
for ffeeen months paying So per month for
police protection while keeping his sidedoor
open on Sundays His predecessors had done
the Same, and so instructed the witness when
the latter bought the saloon The money was
paid each month TO Chester H. Sonthworth
LIQUOR seller at Third street and Avenue D. II
Is alleged there are three hundred or four
Aundred liquor dealers who thus settle for inn
munlty from arrest Werner gave the names
and addresses of four The case was adjourned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-09
Rioting at Lurgan, Ireland.

DUBLIN, Dec 8-The Catholics Of Lurgan.
County Armagh, formed in procession last night
and marched throngh the streets TO chow their
JOY at the acquittal of some of their number who
had been tried charges of rioting. The
Orangemen of the town resented the demonstra-
ton, and attacked the paraders A fierce riot
ensued, and sticks, stones and revolvers we're
used. The fighting lasted several hours. and was
finally quelled in the early morning by troop of
dragons which had to be called upon. A score
of persons were wounded, and several houses
were partly wrecked
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-09
Nominations by the President.

WASHINGTON, Dec 8-The President to-day
sent to the Senate the following nominations
Thomas Moonlight, of Leavenworth, Kan. to be
Governor of Wyoming Territory; Arthur L.
Thomas, of Pennsylvania, to be member of
dore D. Wilson, 10 be chief of the Bureau OF
Construction and Repair, and chief constructor
in the Department of TIE Navy, with the relative
rank of commodore; Pay Director James Fulton,
to be chief of the Bureau Of Provisions and
Clothing. and paymaster general in the Depart
ment of the Navy, with the relative rank of COM
modore; Pay Inspector Rufus Parks, to be pay
director; Paymaster James E. Tolferee. pay in
spector; Assistant Paymaster John Corwin, to
be passed assistant paymaster.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-09
why New York Papers Are Delayed.

Special to tho indianapolis Journal.
New YORK. Dec. 8-The newspapers of this
city have repeatedly complained of the tardiness
in which the mail matter has been handled. but
without avail. An investigation, quietly con-
Quoted, has revealed the fact that postofice
officials have been perusing papers addressed to
points in this city before delivering. Five
Conkling John Richards and Samuel B. Brown
superintendent of the general postoffice, with
taking wrappers off and reading newspapers,
have been secured and others involving under
officials are expected
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-09

jeweler upon whose evidence the watch key
found at the reservoir on the day after Lillian
Madison's death was identified as the property
of Cluverius. In hunting for testimony in his
behalf. he approached Joel and paid him $35
upon condition that in the event of his being
called before the Governor he would give favor
able coloring to what he might say about the
key. Joel took the money and Immediately
afterward went to the Governor and turned it
over to him and told him all about the matter
This occurred two weeks ago. but was kept quiet
until after the Governor had given his decision
of respiting Cluverius.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-09
A Colored Impostor Sent to Prison.

LONDON, Dec. 8.-David Nero. negro relig-
ious impostor, who professed to have been sent
by the directors of Missouri College, of which he
was principal to raise funds for an expedition
to evangelize the natives of southern Africa,
was convicted at Stafford of obtaining money un-
der false pretense and sentenced to six months
imprisonment at hard labor Nero preached at
Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, and other places.
and was extremely popular, particularly with
the female sex until exposed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-09
Death Of Sir John CHAMPION.

LONDON, Dec. 8-Sir John Champion died
yesterday at his residence in County Wicklow
Ireland. aged 20 years. He was British minister
at Washington in 1855, but caused such irrita-
ton by attempting to recruit soldiers in the
United States for British service in the Crimean
war that, upon the request of Secretary of State
Marcy, he was recalled. The matter caused
profound feeling at the time
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-09
Respite for Cluverius.

RICHMOND Va. Dec S.-Governor Lee this
evening respited Cluverus until the 14th of Jan
uary next
G. H. F. During, an ex-policeman, was ar
rested tonight on a warrant charging him with
intending to unlawfully obslruct and impede
she administration of Justice by corruptly con-
jpiring to bribe Herman Joel 80 AS to induce him
30 make false statement to the Governor touch
ng the application for the pardon or commuta
hon OF the sentence of Ciuverius. Joel is the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-09

Special to the IndianapOlis journal.
MONTREAL, Dec SIN the course of the ar
gument in the Hoke extradition case, yesterday,
Judge Dugas remarked that if the accused took
upon himself to fill up notes with intent to de
fraud. it would be forgery. At this, the prison
er's wife. who has attended all the proceedings,
wept bitterly, and the prisoner looked troubled.
This was Hoke's first sign of emotion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-09
The Maddest woman in Michigap.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
DETROIT, Mich. Dec. 8-The maddest woman
in the State is believed to be Mrs. George Semon,
of Charlotte, who, after much tedious litigation,
secured divorce, on Saturday, from her hus-
band, on the ground of non-support. Yesterday
Mr.. Semon received notice that an aunt had re-
Gently died in France, leaving him $30 600.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-09
Gould Denies the Story.

New YORK Dec. 8-An Associated Press re-
porter handed Jay Gould a copy of the Atlanta
dispatch stating that deal between the Western
} Union and the b & O. had been arranged. Mr..
Gould read the dispatch and then took pen and
wrote the following across the face of it: There
is 3 OF word of truth in it,"
Mr.. Bates, of the Baltimore & Ohio, was also
seen. and he denies each and every statement
made in the dispatch.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-09
France stnl without a Ministry.

PARIS, Oct. 8.-President Grevy on the ad-
vice of NJ. Floquet, President of the Chamber of
Deputies, who yesterday undertook to form a
Ministry, but without success. summoned NJ.
Goblet to-day, to form one. Goblet declined.
President Grevy again summoned Floquet, but
subsequently, under pressure Goblet consented
to undertake the formation of Cabinet
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-09
Army of the Cumberland.

WAsHISGToN. Dec. g. - Lieutenant general
Sheridan has to-day issued notice that 'the
Society of the Army of Cumberland will
hold its eighteenth reunion in the city OF Wash
ington on the nth and 18th of May 1887
which occasion the statue in memory of its la
mented comrade, Gen. Jar- \. Garfield. will
be unveiled" AS presidel dc society. Gen.
Sheridan has appointed IL 1owing local ex-
ecutiye committee to make AL needful arrange
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-09
Train Robbery in Russia.

LONDON, Dec. "a dispatch from Odessa
says that the postillion and guard on the mail
train from Ek&terinodar to Kaokaskai were
murdered yesterday, and that TO- 600 roubles of
crown money II heir charge was stolen.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-09

Mr. j. McELLEN, Port Huron, Mich, cured
his cough with Red Star Cough Cure
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-09

In this connection, the news that the Emperor
has been forbidden by his doctors to leave the |
palace during the whole winter, is momentous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-21
LETTER FROM FAUQUIER.

Correspondence Of the Alexandria GAZETTE.I
TIE PLAINS, Jan. 19.-The year 1885 was
one of our most unpropitious seasons, marked
as it was by financial disasters and social
discontinue. During its heeting hours some
of our most prosperous farmers sustained
losses of such magnitude that it will require
an unusually remunerative year to restore
them to their former competency. Many
of those who this time last year occupied
their respective places as heads of families
or filed honored places in our social circle
have surrendered to the black banner of
death, and are now numbered with the
loved and lost. In fact the mortality of
this place for the past year was greater than
any previous year within its history. With
the beginning of new year under strictly
democratic administration our people look
forward with renewed hope to revival of
trade and an Increase Of prosperity.
The Greensboro farmers club recently es-
tablished in this place, is working hard for
the advancement of the interest Of agricul-
ture. This club has large roll of member
ship, including the names of some of the
most wealthy and influential citizens. Their
object is to cooperate with other agricultu-
raj societies of this State, and by their united
efforts to secure from Congress such legisla-
tion as may be needful for the promotion
and protection of the farmers interest
Their efforts being of philantrophic and
mertorious nature should meet with the
undivided support of every honest citizen.
The club was recently banqueted at the res
idence Of COL Robert Beverly, who, although
rot member Of the organization, promised
to aid them in every practical measure.
The great fault of our citizens has been in
the past their want Of harmony, being, as
ST. Paul said of the Athenians, "in all things
too suparstilious," or more properly speak
ing, in ali things too prejudicial. Prejudice
can only exist where reason is not. We are
glad to see it fast melting away before the
sunlight of thought. We hope and believe
that ere long the good old motto United
wo stand, divided we fall, will be engraven
upon that banner of ptogress which waves
over the people of Fauquier.
Some of our citizens are greatly elated
over an article written by L. M. B., in which
the writer says that ''the great majority of
those employed under the government have
places with which politics have naught to
do" This is certainly q piece of news
which was received with great Joy by
host of disappointed democrats who, having
great goodness, took passage on the first
train for Washington to make further inves-
legation. BUFFALO BILL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-21

An old editor of Harper's told me once
that just after he came to New York he got
20 hard up that he needed hundred dollars
very badly. He did not dare ask Fletcher
Harper, who was great friend of his, for so
small an amount as hundred dollars.
through fear he might be looked on as
petty borrower and sort of dead beat. So he
walked in on his friend and said: FLETCHER,
| want $500. Can you let me have it pi
The response was, "Certainly." He got the
money, put $500 of it in the ban and when
ne scrsped together the hundred he spent be
paid it all back. Years afterward be asked
Harper what the latter would have done if
ne had asked for the hundred dollars.
Fletcher said he should probably have let
him have it, but should have kept out of
his way thereafter. 81 thought So" said
Seaver, and then he told Harper what he
had done.-N. Y. Tribune.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-21

SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT Board
of Education, consisting of the Governor,
Attorney General and Superintendent OF
Public Instruction, met yesterday evening
in Richmond and made, among others, the
following appointments to fill vacancies
in Offices OF school superintendent
Norfolk city-James Barron Hope.
Orange county,. P. Taliaferro.
Clarke county,. Key Meade.
Rockingham coupty-George H. Heul-
vey.
There are three other vacancies to fill,
one being Fairfax.
The Board adjourned to meet again next
Wednesday, and they will then make ap-
pontment of all superintendent, taking
counties and cities in alphabetical order.
These gentlemen, now elected to fill vacan.
cies, will then be reelected for the regular
term. The Senate has to confirm appoint.
ii ents Of the Board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-21

COUPON CAsEs-Rule Against Auditor
Mdrye Dismissed. In the Z :. Circuit Court
at Richmond yesterday Judges Bond and
Hughes heard seveca! coupon cases in which
the State was Interested. Auditor Maryc,
through Attorney General Ayers, fled an
answer to the rule in the contempt case,
in which he disclaims any intention of com.
hitting any contempt. Upon bis statement
the rule was dismissed
The court also dismissed the case Of John
E. Hamilton, late treasurer Of Augusta
county. On the motion OF Hamilton. Judge
Bond some time ago issued n rule against
the Auditor to show cause Why he should
not receive about $1,000 in coupons
from Hamilton in payment Of money col.
lected by The latter for State taxes. IL was
held by the Attorney General, aud sustain
ed by the court, that Hamilton was, at the
time he collected this money, part OF the
State government, and the payment Of bis
collections simply a transmission of the he
longings of tho Commonwealth.
Ia the case of d. B Baldwin, late treas
urer of Tazewell county, WHO sought 20 pay
what he owes the State (about $50 ,000l in
COUPONS, the court decided against HIM.
This case will so up 10 the United States
Supreme Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-21

providing for pensioning the
soldiers of the Maxinan and Indian

amendment providing for pensioning the
soldiers of the Mexican and Indian wars.
Among the nominations confirmed by the
Senate yesterday was that of J. R. Garrison
as deputy comptroller of the Treasury. MIR.
Garrison is from near Garrisonville, Stafford
county, Virginia, and is a republican; also
that of Mrs. Long as postmaster at Char
lottesville.
1t is reported that Judge R. II. Cocker.
lille, of Fairfax county, Va, has been or will
be, appointed to position in the Interior
Department.
The House Committee on Public Lands
agreed this morning to report in favor of
declaring forfeited the lands granted to the
Atlantic & Pacific railroad. The Banking
Committee have determined to report ia
vorably the bill allowing national banks to
increase their circulation to the amount of
the face value of toe bonds they have de.
posted at the Treasury. The Senate Com
MERGE Committee heard arguments in favor
of an appropriation for building railroad
across the isihmus of Nicaragua on which
to tranfser loaded ships of the largest size
from one ocean to the other.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-21

CONGRESSMAN MILLS, of Texas, was verg-
ing on the right track yesterday when he
intimated that the Governments pensions
should be paid out of a fund to be raised by
an income tax. Whether the revenue to be
raised BY an income tax should be devoted
especially to the payment of pensions is q
matter of doubt; but justice requires that an
income tax should be levied, and the
amount so raised be deducted from that
now raised 6y the customs tax on the ne
cessaries Of life. The Government protects
and secures the property Of the men who
have incomes; the poor man has no proper
ty to protect. An income tax is an equal
tax. BY it each man pays in proportion
to the benefits he receives. A tariff is an
unequal tax, because by it the poor man,
who requires the same quantity of the ne.
cessaries Of life as his rich neighbor, has
exacted Of him the same amount Of money
for the support of the Government. Under
the existing system the nau with million
dollars of Government bonds pays no more
towards the support Of the Government
than the man who works for dollar day;
and nine.ten:hs of the revenue is exacted
from the poor people of the country By the
tax on their food, drink, raiment, medicine
and shelter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-21
LETTER FROM RICHMOND.
(Correspondenco of the Alexandria GAZETTE

Correspondence OF the Alexandra SAzkTTE)
RICHMoND, Va, January 20.-The first
debate of this session on the Virginia oyster
took place In the House this afternoon
Session after session this matter has en-.
gagged the attention of our statesmen, and
as time advances the question becomes more
intricate and harder to settle to the salts
faction of all legislators. All members agree
that the Virginia oyster beds should be pro-
tected and the oyster interest advanced, and
while they do not antagonizs the PROPOSE
ton to breed oysters arti6cially they are
particular about the powers and rights ask.
ed for by those who have expressed desire
to foster the oyster interests.
Judging from the speech made by Dele
gate Bohanon, of Mathews, when the mat
ter was before the House to-day, the bill is
quite unpopular. He appealed in behalf of
the Tidewater people that the bill be recon-
mitted. 1t was made the special order for
February LIST, at o'clock, which amounts to
the same thing as recommital, in the eyes
of those who opposed it.
There is fair prospect of having an ele.
vator at the Capitol. 1t will cost only
$500 and it will be great convenience.
The Capitol building was erected, or rather
the corner stone was laid, one hundred
years ago last August.
Tomorrow the Senate will probably call
up the bill in relation to the terms of Office
of the asylum directors. The substitute
o4, {o r., he, -
endorsation of the Senate, but how it will
suit the members of the House remains to
be seen. It is not thought that any fac
tious opposition will be offered to the bill
when it comes up on its passage in the
House, but it might bring out some rhetor-
cal flashes, as several laxative members
are warmly in favor of the measure.
A bill is pending in the Legislature which,
If it becomes law, will clearly define in
what courts parties injured in the railroad
accident near Alexandria some months ago,
can bring suit. This bill Is going ahead on
the docket. B. P. 0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-21
The Opening Of Parliament.

LONDON, Jan. 2l-The streets to day
y at 100 p. M, the royal party left Buck.
ingham palace for the House of Lords. Her
Majesty rode in an open carriage drawn by
eight horses. Large crowds lined the streets
through which the royal procession passed,
and Her Majesty was greeted with cheers.
Peers and Peeresses, Judges, Ministers and
Bishops were present in the House Of Lords
in large numbers in full court dress. The
Queen looked as if she were suffering from
cold.
Her Majesty, in her speech, said her re.
lations with other powers continue friendly,
the differences with Russia regarding HE
Afghanistan boundary having been saliafac-
torily adjusted.
Referring to the rising i'll Eastern Rou-
melia Her Majesty says her object in the
negotiations had been to bring the inhsbi;-
ants of that country under thu Prince CT
Bulgarias rule, while maintaining tho rights
of the Sultan.
4uc QuCCu Sulu SuC L'if.l NV
most certain method Of iDsuring peace with
Burmah was to be found in the permanent
incorporation OF that kingdom with her en-.
pire.
With Spain an agreement had been reach.
ed giving the British the same commercial
rights as the Germans in tho Caroline Isl
ands
Referring to internal affairs the Queen
said: II regret to say that no material i'm
provcment can be noted in the condition of
trade or agriculture.
II have seen with deep sorrow the renewal
of the attempt to excite the people OF I.e-
land to hostilities. lam opposed TO any dis
turbance of the fundamental law, and in re-
sisting it am convinced that I shall he
heartily supported by my parliament and
my people. The social no less than the ma
terial condition of that country engages my
anxious attention. No effort will be spared
on the part Of my government to protect my
Irish subjects in the exercise OF their lega!
rights and in the enjoyment Of individual
liberty. II the existing provisions CT the
law should prove to be inadequate to cope
with growing evils shall look wta coni-
dence to your willingness to invest my gov
eminent with all the necessary powers.
"a measure for the reform Of county gov
eminent in Ireland is in preparation. 4
bill for facilitating the sale of glebe lands
in a manner adapted to the wants Of the
rural population will be submitted to you
as will also bills for mitigating the dis,ress
ed condition of the poorer classes in tho
western highlands and the islands of Scot
land.
SIN these and in all other matter pertain.
ing to your high functions earnestly COM
mend you to the keeping and guidance Of
Almighty God"