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The Washington critic., 1886-03-10

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The Washington critic., 1886-03-10

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The Washington critic., 1886-03-10

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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-19
AWFUL FATE OF TWO GIRLS.
Surrounded by Fire aud Flames, They
Lose Their Lives in a Burning House.
A Third Inmate of the Building Injured So
Badly that lie Will Probably Die-Heavy
Loss at Buffalo-LOsses Elsewhere.

MARION, Ind, Nov. ia fire, with terrible
and fatal results is reported this morning from
the village of Landisville, IN the northeastern
part Of this county, twelve miles from Marion.
James johnson, a prosperous farmer, and his
family resided quarter of mile from the vii
lage. This morning the son of Mrs. johnson
arose and built a fire. but finding it was only
o'clock, he returned to bed. half
hour later the shouse was in flames. johnson
and his wife and their two sons escaped in their
night clothes. The two daughters of johnson,
Ella and Minnie. aged, respectively, eighteen
and twenty years. awoke in their upstairs apart
ment to find themselves surrounded by flames
and half suffocated with smoke They attempted
to reach the ground. but escape was shut off.
One fell in the stairway, and persisted there,
and the other ran back to her bedroom, fell
across the bed and was suffocated. The horror
stricken spectators were unable to render any
assistance The building was completely de-
stroyed. Among the cinders this morning all
that could be found of the remains of the unfor-
tunate young ladies were few bits of charred
bones. The elder of the young ladies was o
teacher in the Landisville public schools In
the family of johnson, employed as a hired
hand, was young man by the name of Turner
who, in making his escape, was so severely
burned that he will probably die
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-19
Other Fires.

WnKEsBARRE. Pa, Nov 1a-The Pennsyl-
vania Coal Company breaker No. IA, at Port
Blanchard. was burned night Loss between
100000 and $4,000; partly insured.
CHICAGO, Nov. 18-The First Presbyterian
Church of the town of Lake was totally de-
s,royed by fire this morning The origin of the
fire is unknown. Loss, $4,000; insurance un-
known.
CARMI. H., Nov. 18-Last nights fire burned
three shoe shops, two saloons. millinery store
hotel. restaurant, barber shop and clothing store
on Main street Nearly all the goods were
saved. The insurance is light
CHICAGO Nov 18.-The planning mill of j. K
Russell 81 Co. burned this evening. Loss, $50,
900. one-third OF which falls on Russell & Co.
Gibson, Parish & Co.. manufacturers of curtai
rods, and E. A. Harmell g Co., sash, door and
blind manufacturers, each have losses of about
$40, 900. There are a number of other smaller
losses. Nearly all the losers are insured about
two thirds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-19
Damage Near Wilkesbarre. Pa.

WnKEsBARRE, Pa, Nov ia brief but de-
strnctive cyclone. accompanied by a rain-storm,
prevailed here and in the Wyoming valley, this
morning, causing intense excitement while it
lasted. The roofs of houses in various parts of
the city were torn off. telegraph and telephone
wires to all parts were greatly damaged. and
trees were snapped in twain. At Kingston, a
mile from here, the new Catholic Church was to-
tally wrecked. At Parsons, three miles from
this city, Robert Johnson. carpenter. was
struck by flying plank and instantly killed
The steeple of the Methodist Church. one of the
highest in this section, was completely demol
ished. The Delaware e. Hudson colieries at
Parsons and Mill Creek were forced to suspend
work because of damage to their shaft buildings
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-19

CHICAGO, Nov 18-The record of marine dis
asters during the gale is an appalling ope Re-
ports up to late hour might show the follow
ing vessels foundered Barge Emerald, near Ke-
waunee. five lives lost barge F. NJ. Dickinson.
near kewaunee, three lives lost; two unknown
schooners, supposed to be the Helen
near Port Sherman; an unknown schooner near
Hog Island reef, and barge Star of the North,
near East Tawas, fate of the crew
unknown. The vessels known to have bvvn
driven ashore are: Barge Wallace and Consort
on Chocolay beach, east of Marquette, crews
probably lost Several vessels at Presque ISLE
names unknown; many lives lost. Schooner South
Haven, near Port Sherman; captain badly in
jured. Schooner Mary, near Blenheim, Ont.
Schooner Pathfinder, near Two Rivers: cargo
and vessel q total loss. Schooner Cuyahoga and
two scows. in North bay. Schooner P. s. Marsh,
afHan unknown schooner, at ST. Ignace An un-
known schooner, south of Muskegon pier. Pro-
peller CITY of New York. near Cheboygan.
Schooner Kolfage near Goderich, Ont. all brok-
up; propeller Nashua. on Grass island. Green
Bay; barge Bsseli, near Kewaunee and leaking
badly; schooner Golden Age. below China beach;
propeller Belle Cross and barges. across from
China beach, schooner Florida on Marquette
beach total loss; barges Buck Ont. McDongal,
Baker. Golden Harvest, near East Tawas; two
unknown schooners, on Old Mackinaw reef. In @
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-19
HEAVY Loss at Ruffa,o. Nv.

BUFFALO, Nov. lS-A most disastrous fire oc-
Cured here at 230 o'clock this morning, in the
large building at the corner of Hanover and
Prime streets, occupied by @. N. Pierce & Co.,
cage manufacturers. The fire had gained
great Roadway before the fire department got to
work, and spread rapidly, crossing Hanover
street to the building occupied by N. Wolf,
dealer in sheepskins, hides and tallow; A. F.
Weppner. wholesale provisions; Sidney Shep-
herd Co.'s tnware works, and Wallace John
sons building, which was partially burned some
time ago.
The flames spread eastward through the block.
and soon reached the Buffalo printing ink works,
and bid fair to go through the block to Main
street. The flames were fierce that the fire.
men were forced out of Hanover street, and
compelled to Sight the fire from only one side.
The wind blcwed perfect gale off the lake. and
had IL not been for the rain which was falling
and aided the efforts of the firemen. the whole
block must have been DESTROYED At 400 the
fire was under control, and confined to the build
ing above mentioned. The loss is estimated at
5000 600
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-19

ST.. PAUL, Nov. 1s.-The snow, which had
been falling for about ffty-eight hours, ceased
early this morning, and the weather has been
clear and pleasant to-day, with indications
OF 80 continuing. The total snowfall
was thirteen and one-balf inches. Street-cars in
both this city and Minneapolis were started late
this afternoon The Minnesota & Northwest
eru did not send ont any through trains. because
of impossible drifts south of Lyle. but it has
local trains running. The Omaha has heavy
drifts between Worthington and Sioux City on
it's Sioux City division, but managed to get
trains through. Trains for Kansas City and
Pierre. ID. T., left here tonight. The Duluth
road has heavy drifts on its Saltwater division.
but no difficulty on it's through line The storm
center reached Duluth to-day, but with abated
violence.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-19
California,s Late Election.

SAN Francisco. Nov. 18-Oficial returns from
all the counties in the State, with the semi Off
cial count in San Francisco county. give Bart
lett, Dem, plurality for Governor of 632 over
Swift, Rep The Republicans have elected the
Lieutenant governor. Attorney general. Super
intendent of Public Instruction. Surveyor gen.
sral and two Justices of the Supreme Court The
Democrats have elected the Secretary of State,
Comptroller. Treasurer Clerk of the Supreme
Court and one Justice of the Supreme Court
The Republicans have elected four Congressmen
ard the Democrats two. In the State Senate the
Democracs have majority of twelve: in the As
sembly the Republicans have majority of two,
leaving the Democrats with majority of ten on
Joint ballot.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-19
MINOR MATTERS.
causes Leading to Mr. Jonas's Second Ap.
pointment Consul tn Prague.

causes Leading to MIR. Jonas's Second Ap-
pointment Consul tn Prague.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18-It is learned at the
Department of State that the reappointment by
The President, yesterday, of Charles Jonas, of
Wisconsin, as United States consul at Prague,
has no bearing upon the case of Mr.. Kelley, who
bad been nominated as minister to Austria, nor
ian it De said to indicate the purpose of the
United States or Austria to recede from the
gosition assumed in the case. Although the
statement was published, at the date of Mr.
Jonas's original appointment, last year. that the
Austrian government had refused his exequatur
IN the ground that he had been concerned in a
conspiracy against the life of the Emperor, yet
he charge Was efectually disproyed by
Ar. Jonas. aud no objection was made
% bis appointments by the Austrian gov
VGment on that score The real OBJ
aatuFe. Mr. Jonas formerly resided in Prague.
aud Was a member of one OF the two powerful
factions into which the inhabitants were divided
his assignment TO tho post of United States
Consul at that city was. In consequence received
with ill-favor by tho faction To which he had
been opposed and this fact was doomed Of sniff
sient weight by the Austrian government to JUS
Ify an objection TO the appointment Mr.. Jonas
returned from Europe before reaching his post
and repaired to his home in Wisconsin Mean
while the Austrian governments had inquired
further into 5he matter, and after satisfying IL
self that .aere were no subsfantia objections to
fns reception of Mr.. Jonas. the protest against
lne appointment was Withdrawn, and as Mr..
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-19

CHICAGO Nov. l8.--The theatrical story told
by Police Officer Krantz, to the effect that he
was decoyed into house by three roughs who
tried to murder him, was discredited in the Po-
lice Court this morning 1t was shown that
Krantz has only been the police force FIVE
months; that he followed the three young men
to their home. and. entering the house. demand
ed of the affriehted whether the men
lived there Being answered in the affirmative
he was asked to leave, and was put out After
reaching the street, he fired two shots at the
building 1t was shown that the young men
were respectable The prisoners were dis
charged by the court. They were defended by
Alexander Sullivan and his clients will now de-
mand the dismissal of the policeman from the
snrea
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-19
MATTERS At THE CAPITAL.
cleveland DispIeased with the Bad Man.
agement of the Telephone Suit.
The Late Marshall JEWELS Confidential Let
tiers and the Trouble They Brought Him
Why Jonas Is Given Second Trial.
THE TELEPHONE SUIT.
President Cleveland Greatly Displeased at
It's Bad Management

President Cleveland Greatly Displeased at
Its Bad management
Washington Special.
After the complete fiasco in the preliminary
proceedings Of the government to have the beii
telephone patent set aside, the Presidens was
much annoyed. He thought that the govern
nent's case might have been better managed,
md, notwithstanding Garlands enormous per-
opal interest in the result of the trial, he
lnoueht he might al least have given the special
counsel some suggestion that would have pre-
rented the case being thrown out of the court
whore suit was first brought. Mr.. Cleveland
was longing for some result that would justify
his retention of Mr. Garland in the Cabinet.
Now there will be another period of costly prep
aration before it will be known that case
that was brought in Ohio can have a
standing in the Massachusetts courts.
The Presidents dissatisfaction has been
20 marked that nearly everyone was pre-
pared to believe the report that Congressman
elect Buckaew had been offered the attorney
generalshipl None of the Cabinet members
who were seen last evening could give any in
formation on the subject. Mr.. Garland refused
20 say one word on the subject in the way of
affirmation denial. Pennsylvanians here are
very ready to credit the report. A friend of
Mr.. Buekaew said II have for several days
back known that Buckalew would never take his
seat in the House." Solicitor general jerks.
Who would know if any such important change
was made, said last evening: II do not believe
Jhe report to be true and feel equally confident
shat should know-if it was true" He then
went on to says 81 do not believe any change
viii! be made in the Office during Mr.. Cleveland's
term am not authorized. of course to speak
for the President, but such is my impression"
Colonel Lamont. when shown the Scranton
story, said: There's nothing at all in it. There
is no vacancy in that Office" and he added with
smile, II don't think there Is likely to be one.
There is no basis for any such story whatever"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-19
SnnW-ROnnd Trains.

DEsMoINEs, Ia, Nov 18.-The storm contn-
ues with increased severity to-day. The rail
roads in the northern part of the State are block
AIDED. The Chicago & Rock Island passenger
train No. Q was snow bound west of here at mid
night. All the Chicago trains are snow bound
on the west end. While the snow pillow on the
Fonda narrow gauge road of the Wabash system
was pushing through a drift near Panora. yes
terday, three trackmen, Mr.. Farrow and his son
and Joseph Davis, were struck and so badly in
jnred that Farrow and son died last evening.
Davis had both legs broken and was otherwise
severely hurt. The storm was 80 binding that
the men could not be seen by the engineer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-19
THE WINTER STORMS.
Heavy Gales on the Lakes-Many Lives Lost
for Want of Life-Saving Apparatus.

Heavy Gales ON the Lakes-Many Lives Lost
for Want of Life-SavinG Apparatus.
MARQUETTE, Mich, Nov ia heavy north
east gale sprung ND on the lake, Tuesday night,
which developed into the severest storm known
here in six years. The snow had been falling all
day. The sea grew higher every hour, washing
over the breakwatsr and throwing spray forty
feet into the air. At o'clock this afternoon the
waves destroyed the harbor lighthouse. throw
ing it over into the harbor. All the docks in the
city not especially protected were severely dam
aged during the afternoon. The schooner Eliza
Gerlach, laden with coal, succeeded in coming
safely into the harbor. The schooner Florida
was not so fortunate. She was driven in about
a o'clock, and dropped anchor outside the har
Dor. The tug Gillette went out to res
cue the men and succeeded in getting
them all off safely, except Andrew
tug, was caught between the tug and the schoon-
e; rs they came together. and so batly hurt that
he died last evening The storm aba,ed little
during the night. but to-day was raging with
renewed fury. The barge Wallace, with her
consort, are at Chocolav Beach, four miles east
of here. Both boats will be a total loss A crew
OF sailors have been at work all day making eff
forts to save the crews but without avail The
se. is running so high that nothing can live.
A rescuing crew were nearly drowned before the
effort to save the mon was abandoned. The
barge is lying low in the water, and seems to be
giving way. Every wave goes over her deck
There is a rumor that several boats are ashore
at Pressure Isle, four miles north of here, but it
has not yet been learned what they are. MANY
lives are being lost on account of the scarcity of
lfesaving apparatus The schooner Florida
lies on the beach off this city, total wreck
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-19
THE HUMANE ASSOCIATION.
Large Number of Papers Read and Vast
Quantity Of Work Laid Out.

CINCINNATI, Nov. 18-The American Humane
Association was to-day reinforced by the arrival
of number of new delegates Measures were
taken to tender t,le services of the association
as arbitrator between railroads and owners Of
humane stock cars; to memorabilia Congress and
the President of the United States in reference
to the transportation of cattle; to provide for
systematic efforts for the protection of birds: for
the employment of agents to visit the States
and Territories having no humane societies, to
secure organization and leeislation to secure
thorough investigation of the treatment and
condition of cattle on Western ranches; to pro-
vide for the systematic policing of stock-yards;
to secure uniform legislation for the protection
OF children; to secure cooperation in the pro-
lection of children exhibited on the stage, and
TO employ financial agents.
The legislative committee was instructed to
ask the passage of an act of Congress incorpor
ating the association.
A special committee was appointed to report
at the next meeting upon the best means of car
ing for children who wards of the State
A paper on financial support of humane work,
by George T. Angel, president of the Massachu-
sets society, was presented
This afternoon the following papers were read:
sour Birds" by President Hatch of the Hamil-
ton County 10. Horticultural Society; "Protec
ton of Birds and the Work of the Audubon So
ciety," by G. Bird Grinnell, editor of Forest and
Stream." and Education of the Horse" by
Professor Magrue. of Battle Creek, Mich.
A resolution was adopted instructing the COM
mittee on legislation to prepare and present to
the legislatures of the different States and the
various State societies bill regulating the con-
struction of coops for the shipment of poultry.
The evening session was devoted TO the dis
cussion of various topics relating to the protec-
ton of children
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-19
Rumored LOSS of Iwenty-Fiye Lives.

New hAvEN. Conn. Nov. 18-One of the
heaviest wind-storms, accompanied by RAIN ever
experienced here, swept over the city this fore
noon. The velocity of the wind was from % to
40 miles an hour. Between II o'clock and
o'clock two inches of rain fell. Early this morn
ing the tug King left here with twelve barges in
tow On each barge there at least two
persons 1t is reported that the barGes sank off
Milford, but the report cannot be verified as
there is no teleeraphic communication between
that place and here.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-19
Want an Extra Session.
Washington Special.

II Is stated here that delegations of working
men representing the different divisions, headed
by Powdery and George. will wait upon the
President in few DAYS. and urge upon him TO
call extra session of the FiftIeth Congress-, to
consider legislation in the interest of the work
ingmen. They claim that the Forty ninth Con-
gress will not have time properly consider this
subject in the three months of it's existence.
The men claim that the legislation needed is
such as to require a calm and thorough investi-
cation, and that can only be had at an extra ses-
aion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-19
The Pre-Millennial Conference.

CHICAGO Nov 18.-The Pre- millennial Con-
ference listened this morning to paper by the
Rev. j. S. Kennedy, of Abingdon. Va, on THE
Practical Power of Chrlsts Second Coming" and
one on judgments and Rewards" by the Rev.
H. NJ Parsons, of Toronto. Ont At the after
noon session the Rev. ID. @. Marquis. of Chicago
Theological Seminary. read an essay entitled
.Eschaiology of Our Lord" and the Rev DR..
Albert Erdmann. of Morristown. N j., presented
paper on .Contending Earnestly for the
Truth" Tonight the conferences had for its
topic 1.-The nti-Christn
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-19
Mr.. C. II. Curtis on the Mormon Question.

Mr. G. II. Curtis on the Mormon Question.
Washington Special.
Mr. George Ticknor Curtis has sent
to the Secretary of the Interior q
voluminous letter on the affairs Of
of Utah polygamy. ETC.. which is designed to
show that the position which Congress and the
administration have taken this subject is un-
constitutional. and will not accomplish the end
desired. Mr.. Curtis also offers the outline of
plan, which, he thinks. will, within proper con-
stitutiona limitations, effect the ultimate aboli
ton of polygamy without doing injustice to those
who are sincere believers in polygamy as prin-
cple of their religion
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-19
Reoreanizine the Nav Department.

WAsHTNGToN, Nov. lS-Secretary Whitney
to-day signed an order concentrating in the Blu
reau of Provisions and Clothing of the Navy De-
partment the functions of the other bureaus of
the department as far as they relate to the
purchase of supplies for the navy, and their
storage. This action is regarded as the initial
movement on the part of the Secretary towards
the accomplishment of his plans for the reor-
ganlzation Of the Navy Department.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-19

FOR SALE.
NOR SALE-OwING TO THE DEATH OF
Il Franklin Talbert the undersigned has for sale
two saw-ms, band MILL one planning mill and
wagon shop situate in Shelbyvie. Ind. great mum.
Der purchased and in the woods and these be sold
along with the Mills also he has for sale thirty
desirable property and during the life of Mr.. Talbert
he very successful, the invoice of his personal
estate amounting to 500 600. By cOmmuni.
eating with the undersigned full particulars will
be given JOHN BLESSING, Administrato
Shebyville, Ind
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-19
yitrio, works Demolished.

TROY, r. Y, Nov. 18-The vtrol works of
the John L. Thompson Chemical Company. near
West Troy, were demolished by cyclone
this morning. Six men were badly burned by
vitrio, and cut, but none fatally. The loss is
$4,000 canal boat captain was blown into
the canal and drowned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-19
Losses at Joliet.

JOLIET, ILL.,. Nov. 18-Eleven Of the business
blocks on the island in the river, between East
and West Joliet. and between the canal and
river bridges, were destroyed by fire to-day.
The total loss is 500. 600; insurance. $26, 000 No
individual loss reaches over $4,000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-19
DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.
Indications.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, A. NJ.
Special Indications for Twenty-four Hours
from A. n. for Indiana-Fair, warmer weather.
For Ohio and Indana-Fair weather; warm
er; westerly winds
For Illinois-Fair, warmer weather; westerly
winds shifting to southeriy.
For Michigan and Wisconsin, Generally fair
weather. slightly warmer; westerly winds, be-
coming variable.