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Successful Confidence Game.

BosToN. April l8-Plymouth White, alias
Frank Park, alias Flynn White one of the most
notorious confidence men in the country, who
was made to leave Boston a year ago, left again
yesterday of his own accord, having successfully
worked a six-months scheme Last July, Ivory
Hazleton, retired merchant with money to in
vest, came to Boston and opened a large house,
renting the place of ex-Police Commissioner
jerks. White engaged room of him, and soon
captivated both Hazleton and his wife by his
courtesy and refinement. He talked casually of
his immense wealth, and Hazleton was complete
ly deceived by White, and ten days ago lent him
So. 033, all his available money. asking as secur-
ty $1,000 worth Of alleged railroad bonds
Through Hazletons influence, John w. Tuse-
ley. retired engineer, angI was induced to
and promise of $1,000 worth of
stock On Friday, White got the securities of
Mrs. Hazleton on pretense of wanting to exam
inc them, and was about to leave when Hazleton
happened to come in. Hazleton locked the door
and threatened to kill White if he did not return
every cent White laughed at him, and got out
of the difficulty by handing Hazleton 81, 600 in
cash and two 81 900 notes made out to White by
his brother Hazleton was then so ashamed of
having suspected man who appeared SD honor
able that he loaned back $208 of the money.
Yesterday White failed to put in an appearance,
and the facts were laid before the authorities.
Hazleton has been swindled out of So 241 in cash
and five weeks board bill, besides small sums
loaned, and the Tuseleys lose $500, which was
all the spare money they had.
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BISMARCK AND THE POPE.

The Chancellor Buries the Hatchet, and
Politicians Try to Fathom His Motive.
BERLIN. April 17-Prince Bismarck has gone
to Canossa. He has buried the hatchet, smoked
the pipe of peace, and assured his country that
he does not know more wise, moderate and
pacific gentleman" than Pope Leo, which is
great deal more than he would care to say of
most Of the members of the German Reichstag
AS to the May laws, they were, it seems, always
absurd in our Chancellors opinion, though in
the worry and hurry Of current politics he had
not till lately found time to look into them
closely. ''The Pope represents the free Catholic
Church." while Herr Winthorst and the Center
represent Catholic electoral intrigues." Bis
marck expects far more from the wisdom and
pacific nature Of the Pontif than from the pro-
longation of sterile debates in the Rechstag.
Pince Bismarck and the Vatican in short, have
kissed and made friends, and, like the Irish
Loyalists, are exclaiming: louis separabit."
Not very glorious end of the Kulturkampf,
and not exactly hailed in Germany with enthusi-
asm. Prince Bismarck has had several sharp
raps over the knuckles from the Liberal press
for ''caving in" so meekly. especially for magni
flying the Pope at the expense of the German
Deputies; but no serious obstacle is likely to be
thrown in the way of reconciliation, for every
enc is heartily sick of the struggle with Rome
Meanwhile, political wiseacres are racking
their brains to discover what hidden motive the
Chancellor has in bidding for the papal alliance.
When first whisper escaped OF his change of
policy knowing old cardinal exclaimed: IBIS
marck expects European war" The explanation
generally accepted here, however, is that the
Chancellor hopes by his rew policy to checkmate
Herr Windthorst, and to induce the Catholic
clergy to help him to Prussianize Elsas-L 10th
ringen. The Kaiser's feelings have also weighed
much in the balance.
Letters from Rome lead me to believe that
Germany is even preparing to put friendly
pressure upon the government at the Quirinal
| in order to bring about reconciliation between
the church and the Italian crown upon terms
which are likely to prove menacing to the geo.
graphical position of France on the Mediterra-
mean. There is certainly no reason why Ger
many should prefer to see Nice and Savoy
French departments rather than Italian prov
inces, and the political situation of the italian
crown affords an opportunity to Prince Bismarck
to exert sue. pressure.
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GROWTH OF CATHOLICISM.
Spread Of the Faith in America as Shown by
Increase of Bishoprics.

BALTIMORE. April ia reply to the greet
ing of the Catholic bishops Of Australia to the
bishops Of America, after the close of the
plenary councili has just been prepared, and
will be published to-day. II says, speaking of
tho growth of that faith:
Four bishops only whose mother tongue was
our sat in the council at Trent at the council
of ahe Vatican 120 shared in the deliberations
At this moment they number l60, and we may,
without rashness, venture the prediction that
before the century closes they win exceed ZOO
Moreover doctrinal and devotional works in
English. which fifty years ago were scarce in
deed, are now to be found in almost every Cath
oic home. Our noble language. which for three
centuries has served by voice and pen to spread
abroad 30 much of religious error, is now. thank
God the vehicle of truth to the nations and is
to-day the great medium of INSTRUMENTATION
In trade and commerce, so may 1t be more and
more the channel for conveying the blessings
and consultations OF the gospel to the hearts of
men. For this advancement of the cause of re-
ligion in both countries we are In no small
measure indebted under God to the religious
freedom which constitutes so noble feature of
>zr respective governments They hold over as
the aegis of their protection without intruding
into the sanctuary. and by leaving inviolate our
spiritual prerogatives enable as to fulfill our
sublime mission without lettering our apostolic
hbertY,n
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WILL MIR. GARLAND RESIGN?

Mr.. Cleveland Advised that There Should Be
Change In the Attorney -Generalship.
Washington Special.
Great complaint is made at the different de-
partments at the great Indifference shown by the
Attorney general to the questions submitted to
him by them. The Treasury officials have
stopped sending matters to him on that account.
At the Department of Justice the officers say
that Mr.. Garland pays very little attention to
the duties Of his Office, and acts like man whose
mind is thoroughly engrossed in other matters.
This has been the case for long time, and has
provoked criticism not only at the various de-
partments, but around the Presidents Cabinet
table.
Il can be stated on authority that all the
Northern members OF the Cabinet, Messrs Endi-
cott Villas, Manning and Whitney, haze advised
Mr.. Cleveland that for the crediS OF the admins
tration a change in the Attorney general should
be made, and made promptly. The President
has not acted on this advice as yet. but the mat
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RAILWAY LAND GRANTS.

The House Committee Likely tn Fail in It's
Efforts at Forfeiture.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, April l8.-The House commit
tee on public lands has secured the right Of way
for consideration of bills upon which it has made
favorable reports. The result will be that hence
forward this committee will have control of the
time Of toe House to the exclusion of ali other
business after the morning hour, provided they
do not conflict with special orders. The com
mittee seems to have failed to profit by it's ex-
perience in the last Congress, and, in
stead of perfecting one good case and
working industriously till it secured the passage
of one meritorious forfeiture bill it seems bound
to insist that Congress shall forfeit every of
land which has been granted to railroads for
which patents have not yet been issued 1t will
therefore, in all probability accomplish as little
as it did in the last Congress. While it may pass
several forfeiture bills through the House,
it is unlikely that they will be
so carefully constructed as to meet
the approval of the Senate. Very
naturally there is strong lobby here in the
interest of the land grant roads, though this
lobby is not so far can be ascertained, making
use of money to defeat legislation. On the con-
trary, the members of the third house say that
they shall make no attempt to defeat any of the
forfeiture bills on the floor of the House. but
that they will depend on the Senate to act less
hastily and to proceed more cautiously in these
important matters.
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The Bishop of That City Fatally Shot by
Dismissed Priest, Who Narrowly Es-
capes Death at the Hands Of a Mob.
A Galician Town Destroyed by Fire and
One Hundred Persons Killed.
Prince Bismarck Makes Peace with the Pope,
and the Politicians Of Europe Make
Guesses at the Chancellor's Motives.
A BISHOP FATALLY SHOT.

Dismissed Priest's Terrible Revengs-The
Assassin Narrowly Escapes Mob Violence.
MADRID, April 18.-At 1890 o'clock this morn
ing, while the Bishop of Madrid was ascending
the steps leading to the entrance Of the cathe-
dral. he was shot, with a revolver, by priest
standing at the top of the steps, the ball enter
ing his abdomen. This was followed by another
shot, which wounded the Bishop in the side,
whereupon the wounded man fell on the steps
The priest then descended the steps and fred
still another shot which took effect in the Bish-
ops thigh. The Bishop was borne in an uncon-
scious condition to a private chamber in the
cathedral, where the last sacraments for the
dying were administered to him. The priest
was arrested
Being Palm Sunday, the cathedral was more
than usually crowded by worshipers, and when
the fearful work of the priest was realized q
furious mob followed the carriage in which he
was conveyed to prison by gen-darmes, whose
presence alone prevented his being lynched. the
man who fired the shots was recently dismissed
from the priesthood, and had fruitlessly applied
to the Bishop to be reinstated.
Queen Christina has inquired as to the Bishops
condition, and the Pope has tslegraphed his
blessing.
LATER.-The Bishop is still alive. The priest
made an attempt to commit suicide.
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CALAMITY I'm GALIcIA.

Town Destroyed by Fire and One Hundred
Persons Killed by Falling Walls.
VIENNA, April 18.-The town of Stry, in Cali
cia, has been almost completely destroyed by
FIRE. The number Of houses burned is about six
hundred. Many persons were killed. The in
habitants are destitute.
A high wind was blowing, and the fire started in
Several parts of the town about the same time.
One hundred persons were killed in the streets
by falling walls. The town hall, railway station
and tho telegraph Office were destroyed. A large
number Of wounded were sent to Lemborg, q
distance of forty-two miles, where the hospitals
are crowded with the sufferers. Hundreds Of
persons are missing. Lack of water rendered
aid by the military futile. Money and food are
being collected in the surrounding towns for the
relief Of the sufferers.
The fire originated In small shop, and was
caused by the falling Of lamp filed with petro-
leum.
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NEGLECTED DUTIES.
A Movement Looking to the Enforcement of
Pennsylvania's New Constitution.

PHILADELPHIA, April ia committee Of the
surviving members Of the State constitutional
convention Of 1872 has prepared an address to
the people Of Pennsylvania, asking that action
be taken looking to the election Of members of
the Legislature at the next general election who
viii provide regulations for the enforcement OF
the Constitution. Tho address states that the
convention adopted numerous important changes,
and al special election the people ratified the
new Constitution. Among the most important
changes made were those relating to private
corporations, railroads and canals They were
intended to limit companies enjoying corporate
franchises to the purposes for which
they were created, and to impose upon them
such restrictions as seemed needful to
protect the interests of citizens as well as OF
stockholders from oppression and injustice.
t1The Constitution cannot wholly enforce itself"
the address continues, NOR could it provide de-
tailed regulations for its enforcement. These
regulations must be provided by the Legislature
in all cases where al. laws already in existence
cannot be applied or are insufficient" The
adoption Of the new Constitution was command
TO the General Assembly to enforce these pro-
visions by appropriate legislation, but this
mandate has not been obeyed In conclusion
the address says .sThis undertaking of consti-
tutional enforcement should be carried out. as
was the work Of the convention itself. indepen-
dent Of and free from all considerations con-
neeted with party interests. No free govern
ment can long exist where the organic law Of the
State is habitually defed.D
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RIVER IMPROVEMENT.

Advocates of Mississippi River Appropria-
tions Alarmed at the Outlook.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, April 18-The advocates Of un-
limited appropriations for the improvement of
alarmed at the prospects which have opened up
to them since Mr.. Hepburn's speech last Mon
day. In this very able argument against the
clause Of the river and harbor bill which pro-
vides for the lower Mississippi Mr.. Hepburn
said that the Mississippi River Commission owns
feet of vessels greater in number than
the vessels of the United States navy; that
they had made their preparations on such an
extensive scale as to make it seem likely that
they expected annual appropriations to be
made by Congress for an unlimited number Of
years. A gentleman from the Mississippi val
ley who is largely interested in the improve
ment of the river, in commenting upon Mr..
Hepburn's speech to-day, said: sThe trouble
with that argument is that it contains too much
hard sense and sound logic for u.s. Mr.. Hepburn
tells great deal of truth when he
says that the money is expended largely for the
purpose of reclaiming private lands, and he hit
the nail on the head when he said that the Com
mission evidently expects Congress to go on
making appropriations for years. It will require
at least $l00 900, 600 to carry out the projected
work Of the Commission, and even the Southern
men are alarmed when they think of the amount
Of money that must be poured into the stream
by the general government before the channel
ard the levees can be kept at it's prescribed
denfh
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DUELIsTs ENJoINED.
How French Creditor Saved His Money and
the Life Of His Debtor.

How q French Creditor Saved His Money and
the Life Of His Debtor.
PARIS April 1.-THE extraordinary series of
the Magnier duels, which began with sensa-
tional combat in the Bois de Boulogne in broad
daylight, In the presence Of o photographers and
over hundred spectators, as cabled at the time,
Magnier subsequently fought duel with one of
the Comte De Dions seconds, and was wounded.
To day, having recovered. he arranged to fight
with M. Thomegevik, the Comte De Dion's
other second. But the long-expected combat
was prevented cy an incident it is believed,
without precedent in the annals Of dueling,
namely, by writ to stay proceedings issued by
just as he was leaving his apartment. with his
second and surgeon, for the battle ground.
The writ prevented the duel and has caused
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MINOR MATTERS.
Senator Hearst Worried and Pestered by Of
fice-Seeking Californians.

Senator Hearst Worried and Pestered by Of
dce-Seeking Californians.
Washington Special.
There are few things funnier than to see the
hungry California Democrats who nave como on
here to poster the life out of poor old George
Hearst the newly appointed Democratic Senator
from that State He is wholly at sea in regard
to what to do. He has employed two secretaries
and opened an Office at his residence. where he
meets all who come and does the best he can for
them. Between his wife's receptions and din
ners and his own callers. and the officebeggars.
he don't get minute to himself. He is an ex
pert in horseflesh and mining, and enjoys him.
self when talking of either, but the work OF a
statesman is not in his line. He is no such
man as Senator Fair, by any means. except as to
wealth, for he is sterling and honest man, and
very fond of his family. It is an interesting
sight, however, to see him going about with the
hungry oficeseekers, honestly trying to do some
thing for them. Everybody here believes that
he already wishes that he were back In Mexico
looking after his mines
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The Tariff Bill.

washington Special.
Mr.. Morrison has said thatit is not his purpose
to bring up the tariff bill until after the main
appropriation bills have been passed, SO that
final adjournment need not be delayed. The
members of the appropriations committee now
think that it will be possible to pass the appro-
priation bills through the House by the middle
of May at the latest The time after that the
ways and means committee will endeavor to
secure the tariff debate It is estimated
that at least three weeks will be required for that
discussion. AS the Democratic leaders hope to
finally adjourn Congress by the middle of July
land some of them think that this can be done
much sarlier) it is evident that the tariff bill may
meet considerable opposition from those who are
interested in other measures. and who will not
be willing to devote too much time to the tariff
discussion. It lie expected that the list of those
who desire to speak upon the tariff will contain
eighty names
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Parsian sensation. It was issued at the insti-
cation Of ID. Tavernier, one Of NJ. Magnier's
former seconds, and was worded as follows:
"Adolphe Tavernier, Homme de Lettres. sum-
mons NJ. Thomegevik. somme Epee, not to
fight duel with M. Magnier. because NJ.
Tavernier well knowing the courage and the
skill Of M. Thomegevik. and fully aware that NJ.
Thomegeyik is firmly resolved to kill H. Mag
nier; and, whereas, the said M. Magnier is in
debted to M. Tavernier for 5000 francs, not in
cluding carriages and miscellaneous expenses
consequent on NJ Magnier's duel with the Comte
De Dion; and, whereas, tragic result would be
probable, and in which case the debt due to NJ.
Tavernier would perish. together with the life of
the debtor; it is herewith enjoined that no duel
between M. Magnier and NJ TT omegevik do take
place until the financial situation between M.
Magnier and Nj. Tavernier be liquidated."
Such is the purport of the writ stripped Of its
technical phraseology, and which has thus
brought the complicated machinery Of the French
law into play.
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THE CHICAGO swITCHMEN.

The B. & o. Difficulty Adjusted-No Disorder
in the Lake Shore Yards.
CHICAGO, April 18 Third Vice-president Or
ard Smith. General Manager Dunham. General
Superintendent Foreacher and Division Super
intendent Britton, of the Baltimore & Ohio rail-
road. met committee of striking switchmen
and all difficulties were settled The objection
able parties having voluntarily requested that
they be transferred to other points, this was
agreed to by the company and by their en-
ployes. Work will be resumed tomorrow morn
ing and freights moved with the usual prompt
ness.
the striking Lake Shore sw:tchmen were
peaceably inclined to-day, and there was no dis
order at the yards Of that company. The officials
of the road ordered out the freight engines early
in the day, and the engineers took them out, but
there was one on hand to man the switches,
and therefore, no freight was handled. The
strikers and quite large crowd Of sympathizers
watched things at the yards closely all day. and
caused some delay to several cars which came in
on the Fort Wayne tracks consigned tc the
Lake Shore. Members of the Switchmen's Union
who were present induced the crowd to refrain
from hindering the further progress Of the cars
In the afternoon the strikers held a meeting,
and decided to allow four cars. consigned to the
Nickel-plate to be taken out Of the yards. Yard
master Miskell said to reporter that the COM
pany did not propose to run trains by the aid Of
new men, though advertisements appeared in the
morning papers, calling for men to apply at the
yards for work. The officials are very reticent,
and little can be learned regarding the prospect
Of an early settlement of difficulties The
switchmen's union has not, as yet, indorsed the
action of the strikers but ii is believed it win do
so if such support is required, The strikers say
emphatically that whatever overtures are made
must be made by the company.
At o well-attended meeting OF the strikers to-
night circular was ordered issued denying that
the Switchmen's Benevolent Association was in
any way responsible for the strike. A committee
Of thirty members, composed wholly of strikers,
was appointed to guard the principal points
where mob, should one gather, would be most
likely to do injury to the companys property.
While they disclaim any intention to create
disturbance, the strikers are determined to pre-
vent the moving of freight trains, should the
company attempt to do so with new men. They
also say that they viii do all in their power to
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FOREIGN MISCELLANY.

Miss Hesketh In the Bankruptcy Court-A
Case in Which Assets Are Scarce.
LONDON. April ia feminine court case at
tracing attention is that of Miss Constance
Hesketh, in bankruptcy, caused by Lady Hes
keith, daughter Of the late Senator Sharon, re-
fusing to pay her eister-in-law's debts. having
had California remembrances of womans wiles.
Miss Heskeths oral examination by the register
was unique. She admitted maintaining large
hunt without much income. and borrowing
money at 60 per cent. interest from the usurers.
Among her unpaid bills are some for an organ
gift to her village church, twenty-four gilt
hymn books, hutches to accommodate $50 rab-
bits, ard nine young crack hunters There were
no assets except the hopes of her creditors in
the millionaire sister r-in-law, and these are now
lost The register, in overlooking the sched
ules, reminded himself of the question 70 Lady
Gay. docs your ladyship hunt2"
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The End of the world at Hand.

PITTsBURa, April 18-The annual meeting Of
the non n-sectarian and non-denominational Chris
tians began in Allegheny City to night. About
three hundred delegates were present from Ohio
West Virginia, Maryland, New York, Pennsyl
vana and Canada. The object of the gathering
is the celebration of the Passover Addresses
were made by j. D. Adamson. of New York; F.
L. Morrey, of West Virginia, and G. s. RUSSELL
of this city. In the course of his remarks, Mr.
Morrey said he believed the end of the world
was near at hand. 1t was to be preceded by a
season Of anarchy, and he looked at the present
labor troubles as the first step.
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Fatal Quarrel Over q Dog.

CLEVELAND, O., April l8-John Morrison,
sewing machine agent, and John Wilson, negro
teamster, quarreled at Washington, Guernsey
county, Ohio, yesterday forenoon. They were
separated, but Wilson swore that he would kill
Morrison before sunset About o'clock In the
evening. Morrison was walking along the main
street of the village. when Wilson sprang from
an alley where he was lying in waiting, and
dealt him several blows on the head with
brick. Wilson at once fed, and Morrison was
carried home in dying condition. The quarrel
was about dog belonging to Wilson, which
Morrison had threatened to shoot.