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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-11
A Body Constituted of Such Diverse Elements
that There Is But Little Prospect of
Silver Legislation of Any Kind.
Reasons for Removing the Duty Now
Imposed on Foreign Works of Art.
A Troublesome Western Senator Who Is AL
most Certain To Be Retired-End Of
the Talk About Naval Frauds.
THE COINAGE COMMITTEE.

1t Is So Constituted that Legislation Upon
the Silver Question Is Impossible.
special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.-Speaker Carlisle has
brought upon himself great deal of criticism
by his construction of the committee on coinage.
weights and measures. A glance at this body
shows that there is no prospect for any legisla-
ton whatever upon the silver question at this
session of Congress In the first place, the
chairman is unaterably opposed to a suspension
of the existing rate of coinage. and will even go
so far as to prevent any meeting of the commit
tee in order to carry his point Then, again, the
committee itself is SO composed that if at any
time there should be meeting to consider any
Of the various bills which have al
ready been introduced, looking towards
the suspension Of the silver coinage
it would certainly have a majority OF at least
one against any change in the coinage laws. The
reason that the criticism against the Speaker is
so strong in antisiver quarters is that not long
or than two weeks ago, Mr.. Carlisle informed a
member of the New York Board of Trade and
Transportation that be himself favored the sus-
pension of the coinage of the standard silver dol
lar, at least for while, in order that some
means by which the real sense Of the country
could be ascertained might be devised. Yet il
spite of this declaration, he has so built this inn
portant committee that it is tmpossi-
BILE to secure even a hearing for the
coinage question before it. The House is
undoubtedly against the suspension of the coin
age, and if bill could be reported looking to
this end there is little doubt that it would be de-
feated but from the present outlook it is doubt
full if even this much concession will be made to
the New York gold men, Republicans in the
House. especially those from the West, who are
in favor of bimetallic standard. and who
might be willing to try the effect of stopping
the coinage for while, say that they will not
lend themselves to any scheme looking to the
suspension of the coinage, even for a moment,
as such action, they fear, would be throwing all
the power 30 agevern the coinage into the hands
of the administration. This they are unwilling
to do at this time
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Cable Notes.


Prince Bismarck is the first Protestant that
has ever received the decoration of the Order of
Christ The badge is worth f600.
An official consistory will be held at the Vati-
can on the 18th instant when cardinals hats
will be given to several of the nuncios to for
eign powers
A report has been circulating in Dublin to the
effect that Robert Farquharson who was mana
ger of the Munster Bank, which failed several
months ago, and who absconded. having com
mitted defalcations to large amount, has died
at Barcelona, Spain.
Mr. Hill has resigned the editorship of the
London Daily News, on account of differences
with the proprietors. They offered him check
for fl, 900 token of appreciation for his six
teen years service. which he declined. He will
be succeeded by w. Lucy, the present chief of
the Newss parliamentary staff, known as ''roby
M. p, OF Punch" very capable. enterprising
Journalist.
The board of guardians of Kilmalock, County
Limerick, Ireland at meeting held on Satur,
day, which was presided over by father Sheehy
adopted resolution to erect cottages for the
poor without going through the usual official for
malities. aud to grant outdoor relief without
asking the sanction of the local government
authorities. The board expressed its willing
ness to fight the authorities with every means in
its power.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-11
With View to Making War Against the
Porte-Belief that Hostilities Will
Commence Within Month.
Prince Bismarck Warns Greece that the
Powers Will Not Assist Her.
A New and Novel Suggestion for Solving the
Irish Question: Proposition Looking
to the Purchase of the Island.
THE wARLIKE GREEKS.

Proposed Alliance with Montenegro for
the Purpose of Making War on Turkey.
LONDON, Jan. 10.-The Greek government has
made overtures to the government of Montene-
gro. looking the formation of an alliance, both
offensive and defensive, against the Porte. The
King of Greece will leave his capital shortly for
the Thessaiian frontier, to inspect the army. 1t
is supposed that this will be the prelude to the
beginning of hostilities.
The Greek government has received from
Prince Bismarck reply to tha circular note re-
GENTLY sent to the great powers concerning the
Balkan question, and the attitude of Greece in
connection Herewith. The German Chancellor
warns Greece that if she engages in war with
Turkey. she will do so at her own risk; that she
can expect no assistance from any of the great
powers all of which will hold themselves aloof
from the controversy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-11

CHICAGO. Jan. 10.-A joint meeting OF the
Parneli committee and the municipal council of
the Irish National League was held last evening
at McCoy's Hotel John F. Finerty presided,
and John Markey acted as secretary Timothy
Creane explained the object Of the meeting He
said that as Central Music Hail had already been
rented for Jan. 90 and the National League
convention had been postponed, it was proposed
to arrange for demonstration on that date It
was decided that the demonstration should be of
a national character, embracing conference in
the afternoon and an entertainment in the
evening. A committee was appointed to ar
range programme for the occasion. 1t was
voted to invite the following gentlemen to de-
liver addresses on that occasion: Rev. Charles
OReily. national treasurer; Patrick Egan, of
Nebraska, president of the league Hon. w v.
Cannon, of Iowa. Col. NJ. Boland, of New York;
Hon. j. G.. Donnelly, of Milwaukee, John p.
Sutton, of Quebec; Hon. John f. Armstrong, of
Georgia. Hon. James w. Fitzgerald, of Cincin-
natl Rev. Mr. O'Reily will be the principal
speaker. The others will be limited to fifteen
minutes each. The rest of the programme will
consist of recitations, music and singing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-11
OTHER FIRES.
Business Buildings Burned at Newark, o.
Involving a Loss of &125.OOO

Business Buildings Burned at Newark, o.
Involving Loss Of $125, 900.
CLEVELAND, Jan. 10.-A fire which broke out
at late hour last night at Newark, o., destroyed
the large stone building on the square occupied
by the Berner & McCue hardware company,
together with the contents. The loss on stock
is 5000, and on the building $25, The
amount of insurance cannot yet be learned
Another report says: 'The fire that broke
out in this city was not got under control until
this morning. and it was nearly noon before the
flames were extinguished. The total loss will
aggregate over 1925 000 as follows
Burner & McCunes. hardware merchants.
$75 000 insured for $4,000. The loss on tha
building which belongs to r. ODono-
van, is $l2, 600. fully insured. F. M. Jones, loss
on building $1,000; fully insured Thomas
Davis fruit dealer. stock all destroyed
loss, $1,000; partly insured. The threestory
brick building occupied by Denny & Mead. dry
goods merchants, is totally destroyed, together
with all its contents; loss on building, SO 000
and on stock $40, 900; stock insured for $40 000
The Patton building. a valuable three-story
brick on the corner of Third and West Main
streets, suffers loss of So, 600; insured Miller
q Fullers drug store, in Pattons building. loss
50, 900; fully insured The Red Men lose all
their paraphernalia and furniture; loss, 81, 900,
number of other persons are losers to small
amount Several of the firemen had their hands
and faces badly burned while fighting the
flames 1t was of the most extensive con-
lagrations that has ever visited Newark
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-11
General and Personal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.-Mrs. John E. Beall,
nee Landers, will give a reception on Wednes-
day afternoon next, to the guests who were
invited to her marriage. It is expected to be a
prominent society event.
To-day's Herald says that Mrs. Mckee, who
came earlier oWashington than she had intended,
on account of the wedding of Miss Katie Davis.
who was one of her bridesmaids, will remain
several weeks longer here with her parents,
Senator and Mrs. Harrison.
Seth M. Whitten, of Union City, who is here
looking after pension matters before Congress
for Union veterans, is quite i'll, and is confined
to his bed.
Miss Holman, daughter of Judge Holman. of
Aurora, gave tea to number of her friends,
at the Hamilton, last night
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-11
Nine Small buildings Burned.

CLEVELAND, o., Jan. I0--A fire broke out
this morning in the brick block owned by David
Mitchell. on Bridgestrect, Ashtabula o., and nine
small BUILDINGS were destroyed before the
flames were got under control. The
losses are as follows: D. w. Starkey,
dry goods and groceries, $4,000; A. J. Beck
with 81 Co., dry goods, $1,000; Rose
Cahill, millinery So 500; Mrs. Joyce. boarding
house, $1,000; Burrell & Co.. meat market,
$1,000; G. E. Sherman, law Office, $500; George
gregate 81, 500 more. The losses are partly COW
cred by insurance. The deep snow and lack Of
water made the efforts of the fremen futile.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-11
Killed by Falling Walls.

MOBILE. Ala, Jan. 10-This afternoon, while
a crowd of boys and negroes we're searching the
ruins of burned block, wall, thirty feet high.
FELL burying six persons Howard Hall. aged
twelve years. was taken out dead; Wyatt Hall,
aged nine years, brother of Howard. had his
skull injured and his arm broken. Both are sons
of Howard Hall. superintendent of the Paste
board Manufacturing Company. John l. Strill,
q newsboy thirteen years of age was badly
hurt; Willie Covington. aged twelve years, was
injured, but not seriously; john Glass, aged
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-11
Illinois Items.

George Dill has been arrested at Carmi.
charged with passing counterfeit silver coin.
The coal warehouse and Office of S. K Bar
tholomew, at Marengo, were damaged by fire to
the amount of 5000; no insurance.
Thomas Gibbs Is In jail at Decatur. charged
With stealing a 5000 horse from Supervisor
Smith. Of Mt Zion township that county
The Reddck will contest in which $500, 900 is
involved, will come up for trial in few days. at
Ottawa The will bequeaths. Professionally, a
large amount TO Ottawa for a library.
The farmhouse Of Leonard Doolittle, near
Hainesviile, was destroyed by fire, and Mr.. Doo-
httle who. after bringing out his wife and chill
dren, went back into the building. perished in
the flames.
The State Beard Of Contracts has had laid be
fore 1t the opinion Of Governor Palmer upon
the constitutional authority Of the board to give
70 ~ a. haines the order for furnishing the ten
thousand copies Of his township laws. Nothing
was done In the matter and the board adjourned
zor three weeks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-11
Skaters Given a Cold Bath.

LONDON, Jan. 10.-The lakes in Regents Park
have been crowded with skaters during the re-
cent freeze. To-day there was an unusual
number of persons enjoying themselves on the
ice. The throng was so great on one of the
ponds as to break the ice. and at least hundred
men, women and children were given very
cold immersion. There was intense excite
ment, but the water was shallow, and beyond
the discomforts of the cold bath nothing serious
happened, no one being drowned
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-11

Alarming Reports About Emperor William.
BERLIN, Jan. 10.-Alarming reports were cur
rent, yesterday. concerning the condition of EN-
peror William, who was said to be seriously i'll.
The rumors probably had their origin in the
fact that the Emperor was suffering from an
unusually severe attack of rheumatism, and
also from a cold. His Majesty, however, in
spite of his indisposition, gave audience. yester
day. to several of the Ministers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-11

to see. he simply rubs out 'Ill." and marks in
Ind, and sends the card over to the Judge.
The gentleman from Indiana has been called out
to see at least fifty Chicago officehunters since
the session began, and it was not until this week
that he found out the Chicago mans trick. He
twenty-five of Mr. Chicago Wards '.constitu-
ents, under the impression that he was reward
ing his own friends. He has learned the real
situation. however, and now he requires that
each card owner shall send his pedigree and full
particulars before he will come out.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-11

decided not to appear in court to defend himself
in the divorce suit in which he was the CO.
respondent. Mr.. Crawford, however, refuses to
allow any settlement of the case out of the
court and the petition will be heard at the end
of January The judgment will almost certainly
be adverse to Mrs. Crawford and Sir Charles
Dixie, but his absence from court will minimize
the revelations. His most ardent admirers wish,
now, is that the matter may be speedily ended
and forgotten, so that in the event of the Liber-
ais returning to Office he may be invited to seat
in the Cabinet.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-11
The Hendricks Monument.

ST. LOUIS Jan. l0.-Preliminary steps have
been taken to organize branch Hendricks mon
ument association for this State, and twenty
five gentlemen Of this city and other places in
the State have been appointed as an executive
committee. They will meet here next Wednes-
day and organize for work
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-11
WHEN INDICATIONS.
MoNDAY-&ationary folloaOed
Iy slODly rising temperature, and
UGrnaer Weather on Wednesday.

anON'T YOU KNOW it's
hard enough to tell the
truth about what has been,
without trying to tell what
will be?" snarled the great
Horace Greeley once to a
sub-editor.
Well, now, last year we
couldn't get enough dollar
Cardigan Jackets; SO this
year We made ready with
a great quantity. But, no!
the people wanted the
higher p iced Jacket at
S1.50 and 50. (More silver
in circulation, probability
So, rather than invoice, we
this week put on sale the
remainder Of the dollar lot
at FIFTY SEVEN cents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-11
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.

The Dixie Scsndai-The Judgment Certain
To BE Against the Defendants.
LONDON, Jan. 10.-Sir Charles Dixie is doing
his utmost to prevent further publicity of the
alleged culprits With the approval of his bride
formerly Mrs Mark Pattison--Sir Charles has
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-11
Steamship News.

NEW York. Jan. 10--Arrived: Britannia,
from Liverpoo State of Nevada, from Glasgow.
QUEENSTOWN, Jan. 10.-Sailed: Wisconsin,
for New York Arrived: Servia and Germanic,
from New York.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-11
Obituary.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
YORKTOWN, Ind, Jan. 10.-Dr. Geo. W. Slack,
one of the oldest aud most promenent physicians
of this place. died very suddenly. at 920 o'clock
this morning of paralysis of the heart. aged
sixty years. The funeral will be held at
o'clock on Tuesday afternoon.
ATLANTA, Ga. Jan. 10.-Hon. BENZ. Conley
died this morning, suddenly. He acted as Gov
ernor OF Georgia after Governor Bullock left,
and afterwards served as postmaster.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-11
Philippine Islanders Prepari,

Philippine Islanders Preparing for War.
MADRID, Jan. 10-Inhabitants of the Philip
pine Islands have subscribed $400 900 to buy tor
pedo boats, with which to prevent the occupa-
ton Of those islands by foreign power Most
of the donations come from the religious orders.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-11
An Ex-Marshal in Destitution.

LONDON, Jan. 10.-General Bazaine. ex-Mar-
shal of France, who is living in Madrid, is en-
during great privation, and charitable appeals
are being made to his old comrades III his behalf.
Several English generals have contributed to a
fund that has been started for the benefit of the
ex-Marsnal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-11
Mr. Holman's BIZ for Purifying Elections.

Hfr. Holman's Bill for Purifying Elections
Washington Special.
There is now pending before the House judi
ciary committee measure which will probably
be reported to the House during the session. 1t
is bill which was prepared by Mr.. Holman. 1t
Is for the purpose of protecting the purity of the
ballotbox and to prevent corruption in elections.
Without doubt. people have too much faith in
legs lative remedies for social and political
evils. Yet the provisions Of Mr..
Holman's bill are very good. But IN
order to have them enforced the moral senti-
ment Of an entire community would have to be
raised to a standard so high that such bill
would not be needed when it is reached. Mr..
Holmans bill forbids the use of money directly
or indirectly in influencing elections or In pro-
curing the appointment of persons to Office But
Mr. Holman goes very far when he provides that
new oath OF Office shall be required for any
person hereafter elected or appointed 70 fill any
the oath required by his bill: II. A. B., do sol
emnly swear or affirm that have not directly or
indirectly given, promised, advanced or paid
any money. or given or conveyed any other
articles OF value, to any person or persons to
assist, aid or procure my election or appointment;
and do further swear affirm that will sup
port and defend the Constitution of the United
States. SO help me God" Imagine the con-
sternatlon IN the United States Senate II this
form of oath shonld become part of the law of
the land The other provisions of the law pro-
vide for penal punishment for violations of the
same. Officers who refuse to take the oath will
not be permitted to perform the duties of their
Offices False swearing under this act is to be
punished by fine of 81 900 and possible term
in the penitentiary of five years The conyic-
tion of any man for using money in election
is to be followed by punishment of a fine not
exceeding $500 and term in the penitentiary not
exceeding year.
A Proposal to Extend the Presidential Term.
Special to the INDIANAPOLIS Journal.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 10-Representative Mil
lard. of New York, has again introduced his
joint resolution looking to a change in the Con-
stitution so as to increase the presidential term
two years. and to retire each incumbent of the
Office with q pension at the expiration Of his
term. Mr. Millard's resolution proposes TO make
it impossible for man to serve more than one
term President even if he should live to be a
hundred. It is one Of those radical moves Of
political reforms which are not likely to be
favorably considered by this House. AS the
measure goes to the celebrated do-nothing
Judiciary committee, it is already dead, with
other resolutions proposing amendments to the
Constitution.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-11
MINOR MATTERS.
The Talk About Naval Frauds Dwindles to o
Small Point.

The Talk About Naval Frauds Dwindles to o
Small Point.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.-Abouta year ago a
great deal of talk was created out of the alleged
fact that frauds of great magnitude had been
discovered in several Of the naval bureaus.
Several arrests followed, and in due time the
trials of the indicted persons began. All but
The results are scarcely worth the fuss that has
been made One insignificant dealer in smoked
fish, rubber hose and cordage has been sentenced
to a short term of imprisonment A dishonest
clerk is serving term in the penitentiary. but
in every case thus far the contractors have been
acquitted. Conspiracy seems to have been
proven. but strange to say, there was only one
party to the conspiracy.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-26
ST. MARy,s REI.r..

The city of Breslau lately celebrated the
five hundredth anniversary of an occurrence
which was memorable in the history of the
town, and is known wherever German
poetry finds home The bell which hangs
in the southern tower of st. Mary Magda-
bell" but is usually known as ''the poor
sinners bell, rang out morning and even
ing on the 18th of July to remind all who
heard it that it was cast on that day five
hundred years ago. Next day, Sunday,
the preacher reminded his congregation of
the pathetic story which has made it singu-
lar among bells--how, when all was ready
for tho casting, the bell founder withdrew
for few moments, leaving boy in charge
of the furnace, warning him not to NEEDLE
with the catch that secured the seething
metal in the cadron. But the boy disre-
garded the caution, and then, terrified on
seeing the molten metal beginning to flow
into the mold, called to the bell founder
for help. Rushing in and seeing what he
as he thought, angered to madness, ho slew
the boy on the spot. when the metal had
cooled aud the mold was opened, the bell
was found to be al exquisite work, perfect
in finish, and of marvellous sweetness i'll
tone. Coming to his senses, he recognized
his bloody work, and straightway gave
himself up to the magistrates. ''Blood for
blood was the law; he was condemned to
die, and he went to his deem while his
beautiful bell pealed an invitation to all to
pray for ''the poor sinner" whence its
name. w. Muller has cnshrined the sad
story in a ballad OF touching simplicity:
War einst Elm 6iloickenjasser
IN Breslau in der Stadt.
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