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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24

Cable Special.


The title of ''highness" has been conferred by
the Queen upon Princess Beatrice's infant be-
cause being the offspring of morganatic mar
riage, he inherits neither rank nor precedence
from his mother, and is not born royal. 1t
pleased her Majesty to cause the child to be de-
scribed in the Court Circular as the "infant
prince" but in reality he is no more a prince
than any little brat in the streets. Princess
Beatrice will find her situation exceedingly
anomalous and embarrassing in future reign,
and even now there are two pleasan. tracasseries
at every court function. If the Princess went to
Berlin she would be treated as a royal person
age, but her husband would be treated as simply
nobody, 80 that she has practically excluded her
self from European courts. The new "highness"
is likely to do very we'll in life, as it is secret
that the Duke Of Connaueht and the Princess
Beatrice are to be the principal heirs of the
Queens immense fortune. although 1t would
take good slice to provide in an adequate way
for the Albany and Christian branches for the
children of the Princess Alice
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NATIONAL BANKS.

Representative Wilkins's Plan for Perma-
nently Continuing the System.
Specia; to the Indianapolis Journaa.
WASHINGTON, Dec. D. Representative Wik
ms of Ohio, OF Monday last introduced a bill
which is designed to settle the much-vexed ques-
tion as to the stability Of national banks after
the bonds which are deposited to secure circula-
tion shall have been paid off. AS the law now is,
the department holds that no national bank
charter can be issued to bank which does not
banks to issue notes, and no bank can be estab-
lished until it has deposited $50, 600 in United
States bonds with the Treasurer to secure circu-
larion up to nine -tenths of that amount which is
the minimum limit. Mr.. Wikinss bill proposes
to reduce this limit to $5 600. If
this bill becomes law it will allow
the continuance Of the national banking system
even after the bonds of the United States shall
have been wiped out The idea has been sug-
gested, and bill to that end has been intro
duced in Con gress, that irasmuch asthese banks
are known national. the United States should
in measure, guarantee depositors against loss,
and for this purpose it i5 proposed that the
amount of money collected as tax on circulation
should be used as sinking fund for the purpose
of paying depositors in national banks which
have failed. 1t is hardly likely, however that
either Of these measures will become a law in
the present Congress There are too many men
who have strong antipathies against national
banks in general to allow any such hope of final
settlement of this vexed question at tho present
time
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24
WHEN INDICATIONS.
FRIDAY-Heavy rain, turning into sROw
colder.
THE HOMESTRETCH

"Cutaway" Coats are very fashionable. They
are said to be the kind that tramps affect par
ticularly when the house dog comes out to
interview them.
A 'Cutaway" Coat is good thing for any
body on the homestretch.
We are there now, closing up fine years
business with rush.
1t is easy to see through this, as the man
said who was cured by porous plaster, that he
coald easily see through his cure
We always apply the right remedy at the
right time.
In holiday time, however, it is somewhat
difficult to define in advance, as there are SO
many different complaints" then.
But we've got the whole outfit. and guar
antee to send you away satisfied.
Another new lot of those Japanese Smoking
Jackets, plain and embroidered, also fannels,
repps, serges and velvets
All the novelties in HandkerchiefS. Mufflers,
Scarfs, and everything that frst-class fur
nishng house keeps.
And then our Clothing Departments-but
come in and see!
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REAGAN'S BATH.
How 1t May Result in Disaster for the Tex
ans Senatorial Ambition.

How 1t May Result in Disaster for the Tex
ans Senatorial Ambition.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Dec 23.-Representative Rea-
gan's bath is likely to prove the most expensive
luxury of the kind ever INDUCED in by mem
ber Of Congress. 1t will be a long time before
he hears the last of it, and it is feared by his
friends that the result will be exceedingly disas-
trous to his Senatorial ambition. Mr.. Reagan
was looked upon as the most formidable oppo-
nent that Senator Maxey had to succeed himself
in the Senate. but Texas, as veFybody knows,
is one of the most rampant free-trade States in
the Union, and Reagan was looked upon as man
who could be depended on to vote for any meas
ure designed to bring about the abolition of Gus
tom-houses On Saturday, just when be ought
to have been voting, he was taking his bath,
and, consequence the Congressional Record
shows him as having lodged on the most inn
portant question to his constituency that has been
before Congress this session. Senator Maxey III
naturally very much amused at Reacan's pre-
dicament, and there is no reason why he should
not be- as the best Judges assert that that bath
is worth at lest twenty FIVE votes TO the sitting
Senator when he shall come up for re-electionin
January. Reagan is most numerically chaffed
about the affair." and is growing very tired of the
banter of his colleagues. He catches it from
all sides. Yesterday the most Insignificant lit
tie page in the House got in fling at Reagan in
a very un gentlemanly manner. The little ras-
cal is about eighteen inches high. He walked
into the Office of the Clerk with very serious
air, and in dignfied tone remarked to that Of
fcial II do not think the tariff bill will come
up to-day, so you can give me my bath ticket"
Three volumes of Reagan's report on inter.
state commerce followed the little rascal out Of
the door as he hastily made his escape.
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Protest AGAINST Stock Taxation.

CIHclsNATI, Dec ga number of prominent
lawyers and railroad men, representing heavy
ax-payers of of this county. appeared at the Of
flee of County Auditor Raine, who has just been
installed, today. and protested against a num-
ber of stocks and securities being placed on the
tax duplicate. This had been done By Raines
predecessor, Joseph Brewster, and in the course
If An excited colloouy Mr.. Brewsters action
was. to say the least, sharply criticised. The
chief stocks thus listed are those of the Cincin-
sati Indianapolis, St Louis & Chicago, and
Pittsburg Fort Wayne & Chicago railroad com
panies. The estate of Reuben Springer is heav-
sly Interested, and the total amount involved is
snormous No decision was arrived at by Au-
Mtor Raine to-day
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GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.

The Pope Once Moro Protests Against the
Action of the italian Government.
ROME, Dec. % The Pope receiving Christ
mas congratulations from the College of Card-
nails, spoke at some length Of the position of the
church in Italy He protested against the anti
clerical movement which is being carried on in
the country, and said that the Holy See was now
despoiled of the last remnants of its patrimony.
The only liberty left to HIM was that held by the
Roman pontiffs in the earliest ages. The Italian
government he declared. bad assisted the laity
in unduly interfering with the administration of
the church, had expelled religious bodies, and
had tolerated an organized hostility against the
Vatican. AS the head Of the church, he must
continue to protest against the position in which
Ia ia nlaced.
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Chamberlain Appeals for Liberal Unity.
LONDON, Dec. 23-Mr. Joseph Chamberlain,
speaking at private meeting of the Birming-
ham Liberal Council tonight, said that the stu
alton was extraordinarily critical, and had to-
tally changed within the last twenty-four hours.
Though ] have often differed from Lord Ran
dolph Churchill" he said, 81 have never failed
to do justice to his great ability and quick ap-
probation of public sentiment. Although reared
in the atmosphere of old Toryism, he has repeat
edly risen superior to it, and his position in the
present government was guarantee to me that
they would not pursue reacnonary poiicy.
Lord Churchills recent speeches have displayed
liberal principles on the most important queS-
tions. His resignation is very significant, 1t
seems to me, and the Gladstonians have now
great and perhaps final opportunity. We Lib
erals agree upon liberal principles, and ninety
and nine disagree on only one point Even upon
Irish matters am more surprised at the num-
ber OF points upon which we agree than the
remainder upon which, for the present,
we must continue to disagree.
opposed Mr.. Gadstones bill. mainly on two
grounds-frst, that it involved loss which the
British taxpayers ought not to bear. and second,
that Twas not prepared to do anything as pre-
lude to an arrangement to make Ireland inde-
pendent / am convinced that any three of the
Liberal leaders could soon arrange a scheme
which, without Involving an unfair
risk to the British taxpayer, would
make. in short time, the Irish
tenant the holder of the land he cultivates.
We could further, and on the question of local
government apply the scheme OF England and
Scotland, with the necessary change of details. to
Ireland. Are we 20 remain disjointed, fighting
an internecine strife for the benefit Of our op-
ponents. or are we to make an honest attempt,
II not to agree on every point, at least to agree
to carry out i'm portant reformslD
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pier. A rope was thrown to her BY the boys.
butts she refused to grasp it. The body was res
cued by policeman before life WAS extinct, but
efforts to resuscitate the suicide were of no
avail She had visited the Office of Dr. Cham
berlin, half an hour previous to her death, but
he was go busy and she was so agitated that he
told her to come to the Office tomorrow and ex
plain her case. 1t is stated by friends of Mrs.
Johnston that her intellect, previously brilliant.
has been more or less unbalanced since her ad-
mission to the Iowa bar. about four years ago.
Overstudy is the cause assigned. Mrs. john
stou came to Chicago only short time ago to
place herself under the care of a physician.
Her husband was to have been here tomorrow
to spend the holidays in her company.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24
BUTLER'S COWARDICE.
His Refusal to Testify in the Crawford Case
and How It Is Likely to Affect Him.

His Refusal to Testify in the Crawford Case
and How 1t Is Likely to Affect Him.
Cable Special to New York Herald.
During the last two days London society, ga
tiated with the details of the Campbell cause
celebre, has been discussing the extraordinary
rider of the jury regarding General Butler. It
has also been wondering at his queer conduct in
marrying great artistic, whose first picture,
the Crimean "Rolcall, is seen in every print
shop. He is the author of book called '"rhe
Great Lone Land" The General is Catholic,
a diplomatist and soldier, and we'll regarded in
all social circles A court-martial is limited at
for conduct not becoming soldier and gen
tleman Hence. anything relating to his non
appearance becomes for the present public
feature.
Mr. George Lewis, his solicitor, said to-day
that every effort was made to induce him to re
turn. Il used personal entreaty, private repre-
sentatons, the influence of relatives, of high &C.
clesiastics and of the highest military authori-
ties, but it was use. / served him with a
subpoena, and inclosed n 6ve-pound note. He
sent me back the note and took no notice of the
subpoena. ! sent one of his counsel over to Dnan
to represent that he owed it to Lady Colin, as
we'll as to himself, to attend, but all to no pur
pose l had some time ago written urging him
to let me take his evidence, In case anything
should happen to him. He replied that he re-
fused to meet a vague and indefinite charge Of
adultery with any other reply than that of abso-
Lutte denial, but as soon as any particular and
specific accusations were brought against him
he pledged himself that, at whatever sacrifice Of
time and convenience, he would return to give
them direct, specific and absolute contradiction.
] have that in writing; but afterward, when the
vague and underlined charge was converted into
a specific, although monstrously improbable ac-
cusation, be had changed his mind, and no would
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24
Important Mining Suit Decided.
n1 20 the India n noliE Inurna1.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
DENVER COL, Dec 23-The most important
mining suit ever tried in Colorado. one which
involves many millions of dollars, was. settled
to-day, in the United States Circuit Court The
suit was brought by D. NJ. Hymans, of Cincin-
natl, against J. B. Wheeler and other New York
capitalists, the question being whether Hymans's
Dnrant mine is fssure vein and therefore en-
titled to be worked as far AS 1t runs in the
mountain, or whether the ore in the Aspen
mountain is deposit ore which can be worked by
local miners of claims. The verdict is in favor
of Hymans This wipes out the titles of about
500 mining claims, and establishes an important
precedent
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24

Probability that He May Succumb to AN AT.
tack of Swelled Head.


Probability that He May Succumb to an AT.
tack of Swelled Head.
T. e. Crawford, in New York World.
AS the President occupies the highest position
of all, it naturally requires the strongest head
to stand easily in that place and retain ones
clearness of vision and normal condition Of head.
Only the great Presidents, the men who have
place in history, have been able to retain their
simplicity of character and naturalness under
the artificial stimulus of the life at the White
House.
President Cleveland had the repute of being
strong man when he went into the White House,
hut he shows signs of succumbinG to the terrible
disease of the swelled head If this were not
true, would he not consult more with the lead
ers of his partyl Would he not occasionally
cease to regard his Cabinet as seven confidential
clerksl Would he not cease to regard criticism
of himself and his administration by the
leading Democratic papers Of the country
as having some better motive than dis
appointed personal ambitionl Mr.. Cleveland
in 1880 was a hnmble torch bearer in the Han
cock parade in Buffalo. TO rise in the time he
has to the position he now occupies is sufficient
TO turn stronger head than his Still, the
President has the reputation for common sense.
May IL not tell him in time that the flattery
stantly poured in his by interested conrtiers
is not good for his headl The wholesome tonic
of occasional truth should be welcomed joyfully
by him. The President has get two years to
inaugurate more great reforms aud to make
record for his administration. If he will only
place himself in close relations with the leaders
of his party he may yet accomplish something.
So long as the President RACES at any persona!
criticism and has no relations with the expe-'
rienced leaders Of his own party, nothing can DO
said or done TO change the situation. Tho awful
awakening to a realizing sense Of the situation
will come, of course. when the iatterers and
and parasites have all passed over to the next
heir of power-but thep 1t will be TOO late.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24
Cable Notes.

Henry N. Stanley, the explorer, has arrived at
London.
Heavy snow storms are reported from all parts
of Europe
The Pope has thanked Canadian Catholics for
their adherence to the views expressed in the
recent encyclical letter
Several formidable organizations have been
discovered in St Petersburg. Moscow and other
places in Russia many of whose members have
been arrested.
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Obituary.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 23-Capt William Walker
Moore died in this city to-day, aged eighty-four.
He came from Baltimore to this city in 1925,
where he engaged in the printing business. For
over twenty six years he was connected with the
management of the National Intellgencer, and
in 1850 held the position of grand sire in the
order Of Odd-fellows.
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Ex-Governor GILBERT A. Pierce.

ST. PAUL, MINI. Dec. 23-Gi,bert A. Pierce,
who recently resigned the eovernorship of
Dakota, has accepted the position Of associate
editor of the st. Paul Pioneer Press for Dakota
His headquarters will be at Bismarck, where he
will conduct a Dakota department. for the
Pioneer Press. The first edition under his man
agement will be published Jan. l.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24
A GIRLS HUNT FOR A DOC.

A sweet-Faced Cripple Who IL Searching
After Lost Pet
Washington Special.
There has been in Washington for few
weeks. very interesting young lady, Miss
Ellsworth, of Lafayette Ind She is q sweet
faced GIRL unfortunately cripple. and goes
about on crutches Her father was formerly
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24
A Femnle Lawyer prowns Herself.

tHIcAao Dec. % Mrs. Jessie Johnston,
daughter Of Henry C. Munich, a formerly wealthy
Board Of Trade speculator and wife of young
lawyer at Knoxville, Ia, threw herself ink the
Jake AT Thirty ninth street to day. Her rich ap-
parel and beautiful face attracted the attention
Of a group Of boys, who saw her Fastening to-
ward the breakwater. They saw her jump into
the ice and drift that wac dashing against tho
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prochement Of the Churchill Chamberlain alli-
ance to the Gladstonians will result, in the
course Of the coming session of Parliament, in
the return of Mr. Gladstone to Office
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MIR. Blaine snfrering from Gout.

AUGUSTA, Me-, Dec. 23-Hon. James g.
Blaine was suffering slightly to-day with rheu.
matte gout He was cheerful and bright. and
DAYS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24

"MERRIIY, merrily, shall live now" the little
girl said, 'for Pm not to be kept in because of
that horrd neuralgia My mamma mas bought
bottle of Salvation OIL
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24

The President Threatened with SeriOns At
tack of Swe!led Head-Talk About an Extra
Session of the Fiftieth Congress-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24
lNR. REAGAN'S COSTLY BATH.
A Luxury Which Is Likely to Prove
Expensive to the Texas Statesman,
And Which May Possibly Result DisastrOusly
for His Senatorial Ambition-HOw Sena-
tor Maxey Regards the Incident.

Mr.. Wilkins's Plan for Continuing the
Present System Of National Banks.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-24
A BABES FEARFUL FALL.

II PIunges From Third-story window
Injured.
Last Thursday evening the twO-year- old
babe of Mrs. West, who resides in one of
Pat Bolan's houses on Mound street met
with an accident that will very probably
cause its death. The house in which Mrs.
West resides is a large brick structure two
stories high in front and three in the rear.
The child was in a room in the third story
near a window. BY some means it reached
the window and climbed up into it. There
it sat on the window-sll. Growing III babyiSll
glee, when suddenly, while leaning too far
out it lost its hold and plunged cleal 10 the
ground distance of about twenty-five feet.
The child was picked up insensible and car
ried into the hOaSe. Ii was bleeding pro
| fuSely from the nose, ears and eyes and il
was plainly seriously injured internally. A
physician was immediately summoned and
did all in his power for the babe but thu
! injuries were of So serious a nature as Il
warrant the doctor in saying there wa
very little chance of its recovery. The
child. strange to say, had no bones broker
by the fall, its injuries all being internal
1t is still alive, but there is very little pros
pect of its recovery.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-24

Springfield Council No Il, Order Chosen
Friends, will celebrate the seventh ami
verSary of the order and the fifth of its
own institution on Friday evening next.
the 2Sth inst, at FriedS' hall, at 7:3O
o'clock. A pleasant social reunion is de
sired, and every member is expected to
come with their families and bring along
their friends; also bring along an applica-
ton for membership to be presented that
evening as an anniversary offering.
When YOU invite your friends don't forget
to bring along the newspaper men, that
they may have a pleasant and social even
ing with us, and partake of the refresh
mentS which will be furnished.
The growth of this beneficiary order has
been unprecedented. Ii is worthy the sup
port of the people, and its certificates OF
membership. which secure to the families
$1,000 to $1,000 in case of death, or.
in case of total disability. one-half the Ger
tiicates at once, should be eagerly sought
by all who can for the future welfare OF the
loved ones.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-24

A man named COrnwell, of Lagonda,
nearly lost valuable mare last week
through ignorant treatment. As II is, the
poor brute suffered so severely that an ac-
ton before the society for the prevention
of cruelty to animals is talked of. An al
legged horse-dOctOr from this city was called
TO treat the mare. and after an examination
stated that the animal had urinary troubles.
He thereupon commenced to inject large
quantity of extract of red pepper into the
parts, with terrible results. The brute at
once manifested the most violent symptoms
of agony. Violent Inflammation soon set
in and the parts commenced slOughing off
in chunks. \ capable veterinary surgeon
was called in and will probably save the an
imal'S life. After he had seen the results of
his brutal ignorance. the first doctor wanted
to knock the animal to death on the head.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-24
WILL BUILD GAS WORKS.
The whiteItys' Latest Move in ths Hum
mating ~ssa""- 5000 Feet F'f Pipe

The whiteIfys' --latest Move in thsnlum-
mating 3ue.,i.n- s;oso Feet OF Pipe
Purchssed.
Sai4iA gentleman, who is one ri the best
-,6Strd men in town on currentfnatters and
msSements below the surface, this morn
ing:
You know, don't you, that the White
leyS got an ordinance through council
granting them right of way and permission
to lay natural gas pipes over territory in
cluding the sites of their various shops and
manufactures ~
An affirmative answer was returned.
well, those pipes were not for natural
gas any more than they were for primrOseS
or swansdown. They We're for manufac-
tured Illuminating gas, and the Whiteleys
are this minute preparing for the
construction of gas works on the
old Bishop Morris property on
Linden avenue, not far from Harri-
son street They have already put set of
hands to work to clear up the lot, and will
proceed at once to the construction of a
regular gas factory, with retOrtS, furnaces,
tanks and the like, just such as the works on
Market street present The works will cost
them something in the neighbOrh0Od of s50,-
600. They have also purchased 5000 feet
of 6-inch pipe at Pittsburg. and will light
all their shops with their own gas"
'Will they do any public lighting"
There's the milk in the cOcoanut, don't
you see? What's to prevent them from Sc
curing right of way about the city and
then competing with the works already in
operation? 1t is the same old question of
the antagonistic Whiteley and Bushnell
forces. They never dreamed of natural