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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-20

Special to Inter Ocean.
The scene very affecting The Presi-
dents beautiful daughter and his son were al
most frantic with grief Nellie could not be in
duced to leave his side, and constantly pressed
kisses on her fathers brow All day it was
struggle with death, and toward evening the
breathing became more labored. Several friends
called during the day, and one of them, Surro
gate Rollins, remained to the end
When night came the watchers grew more
anxious. The Presidents law partner Mr.
Knevals. called, and the dying man recognized
his old friend with gentle pressure of the hand.
Every one understood that the Presidents con-
dition was beyond hope then, but it was thought
that he would certainly live several days: and at
midnight Miss Nellie, who had grieved herself
i'll, was induced to retire for little rest. Allan
was also forced to take rest, and neither the
son nor daughter were present when dissolution
actually occurred The Presidents two sisters
the physicians, Surrogate Rollins, Mr. Masten,
and the faithful attendant determined to stay up
all night and were the only ones who witnessed
the demise.
After midnight the respiration of the Pres-
dent was longer, but seemingly not as painful.
The feeble action of the heart, as the doctors APP
piled their instruments, indicated than
ANYTHING else that life was fast ebbing away
The General lay propped up with pillows in his
bed in the second story front room, with his
ewes turned toward the west His face was ia
tensely pale and his beard worn in the manner
familiar to everyone, seemed to become whittier
as the night advanced. Beyond some heavy lines
made by suffering, his face was nearly the same
as when he was in good health, except for it's
ashy hue It's expression was that OF content
ment and satisfaction, and as death approached
the lines about the mouth deepened in a happy
| smile. AS the morning hours approached the
dying mans breath became shorter end the end
drew near HIS face was still turned toward the
West The lights in the room were turned low
| The coverings were drawn down little from his
neck. One hand lay across his chest and the
| other at his side It was expected that he would
die ahoat o'clock, but this hour passed and he
wan s.S breathing family that it could hardly
| be perceived.
| Sitting near the bed were Mrs. McElroy and
! Mrs. Cav, the dying mans sisters DIR. Valen-
| him slowly at intervals, and the nephew, Arthur
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National humane Association.

CINCINNATI, Nov. 19.-The American Humane
Association closed its sessions to-day. Charles
r. Frazer, of Canton, read paper entitled "Of-
fcers of Humane Societies. What Should Be
Their Qualifications"
On motion of DR.. John B. Peaslee, of this city,
a resolution was adopted calling upon all school
authorities in the country to set apart one day
in the year IS kindness to Animals Day." on
which there shall he a celebration of kindness
and mercy TO animals and children.
Dr. Rush S Huidekoper, president of the Ma
tional Veterinary Association, made brief and
interesting address.
Albert W. Landon, of Chicago, was elected
secretary
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How the PrOhbitOry Law Is Evaded In AZ.
lanta-Whisky as Free as Ever.

How the Prohibitory Law Is Evaded In At
lanta-Whisky Free Ever.
Atlanta Special.
The liquor question is again to the front in
Atlanta The law permits the sale of domestic
wine Since prohibition went into effect thirty
six wine-rooms have been licensed, so that there
is much drinking as ever. Twelve of these
have been licensed within the last ten days, and
not less than $50 will be- in operation by Christ
mas 1t is notorious that wine is not the only
liquid sold IN these places, but witnesses willing
to testify cannot be procured. while the bar
keepers have a black list of all the
Prohibitonists in the city. Even
the wine sold is vile chemical
compound which crazes the drinkers The Pro.
hibtionists realize that they have law which
it is hard tn enforce For the first time in the
history of the city, notices now posted up in
large workshops threatening discharge of en-
ployes who drink in the buildings This has
been brought about by the great craze OF bottle
drinking. The Prohibtionists now intend to
ask the city Council to put in prohbtory wine
license of $4,000, but the present Council is
averse to such legislation, and the next one will,
be still more If the proprietor of wine
room wants to- sell whisky. all he has to do is to
let this fact be known to few reliable custom
ers, and when they come in and call for bottle
of domestic wine. and one of the party asks
what the bottle of wine is worth, and price is
named equal to as many drinks as were taken.
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Masten. Towards o'clock, Dr. Valentine, who
had been watching the General closely, bent low
over the dying man, and his face wore anxious
look as he told the two sisters that the end had
almost come. The breath was so faint that the
chest could not be to move Nellie and
Allan we're summoned, and in a moment they
were by their fathers side. The smile
sadly and told them that it was all over With
hardly tremor of the body-there only being
slight gasp just before the end-ex-P President
Arthur passed away just after the clock on the
mantle struck s. The Generals little daughter
broke down completely. but the sisters bore
their loss with great fortitude and led Nellie
away. leaving the General alone in the room
where his wife had died, nine years before. with
sweet smile upon her face, as if in pleasant
dreams
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-20
Losses by Fire.

Special to the indianapolis JournaI.
WABASH, Ind. Nov 19-About 10 O'clock last
night the large frame residence belonging to DR..
P. G. Moore. at Rich Valley, this county. was
entirely destroyed by fire, which originated in
the kitchen. The flames spread to the main
portion Of the structure very quickly, and the
family were compelled to leave the structure
with only the garments they wore DR. Moore's
splendid cabinet of Indian relics shared the fate
of the other contents of the building all of which,
with the exception Of piano. were burned. The
loss is nearly 81, 000 with insurance in the Home
of New York for ST. 000 The fire department OF
this city was wired for assistance. as the high
wind prevailing threatened other parts of the
village.
JERSEY City. N. j., Nov. 19-Frietag's en-
broidery factory was destroyed by fire this
morning. Loss. $l50.000. The insurance will
fully cover the loss.
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THE DEAD Elk ; PRESIDENT.
The Remains Will Not Lie in State, and
the Services Will Be Very Simple.
Not Completed President and Several
of His Cabinet Will Be Present.

NEW YORK, Nov 19.-The funeral ceremonies
over General Arthurs remains will be entirely
without display. His remains will not lie in
state but after the services on Monday will be
taken direct to the Rural Cemetery at Albany. 1t
have the remains lie in state in the City Hall
there, and with that object in view, Mayor
Thatcher. of that city, addressed a telegram to
the family, asking if such an arrangement
would be agreeable to them. An answer was
sent that it had been decided not to accept any
public ceremonial.
Only the family will accompany the body to
the church. The casket is to be of fine oak COW
cred with broadcloth, without trimmings on the
outside. On top will be a silver plate on which
will be engraved the name and date of death.
The services at the church will be short, and
there will be only two hymns sung by the
choir
ExSecretaries Gresham and Lincoln arrived
tonight. but did not call at the house. Ex-Pres-
ident Arshur's sister, Mrs. Fl. H. Haynesworth,
of Philadelphia. arrived early in the evening.
No one has seen the body except the members
of the family. All the names of the pail bearers
have not been decided on Those who have ex-
pressed their willingness to act are Ex-Secre-
taries Gresham, Lincoln, Chandler ex-Attorney-
general Brewster and ex- Postmaster general Ha
ton Ex-Secretary Henry M Teller is in Denver,
and telegraphed that he was sick and could not
attend.
The following are among the kilograms Of con-
dolence received by the family of the late ex-
President:
WASHINGTON Nov 49,
G. A. Arthur jr.--Please accept my sincere sym
pathy for yourself and sister in your affection Your
fathers death cast gloom the Nation he served
with distinguished honor and ability its chief mag
istrate. S. NJ CULIloM
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 10.
Mrs John T.. McElroy-In expressing our profound
sorrow and sincere sympathy voice the universal
sentiment here. JOHN p. JONES.
JOHN w. MACKAY.
AUGUSTA Me- Nov 10.
c. "A. Arthur jr-T beg to tender my sincerest sym.
pathy in your great bereavement 1t is my intention
to be present at the funeral JAMES G. BLAINE.
SPRINGFIELD, H.. Nov. 10.
c. A. Arthur, jr.-I am instructed by the Grand
Lodge l. o. 0. F. of this State in session at the
capital to convey to you and your sister it's sincere
coincidence. A. IT, GARDNER, Commander.
SALTWATER, Mimi, Nov. 10.
c. A. Arthur. jr.-Accept and convey to Mrs Nc
Elroy and your sister my deepest sympathy The
end so long expected finds stl unprepared and
reconcied to the earthly ending of the life of one of
the nobest of private citizens and best of public men,
ID. AL. SABIN.
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General Notes.

WAsHINGToN Nov. 19-Bishop Henry B.
Whipple, of Minnesota, member of the COM
mittee to negotiate with certain Indian tribes in
the Northwest for the sale to the government of
portions of their reservations, has resigned, and
Jared W. Daniels, of Minnesota, has been ap-
pointed to the vacancy
On account of the death of ex-President Ar
thur, President Cleveland did not hold his Gus
tomary reception this afternoon.
The President to- day appointed Joseph K.
Roberts to be collector of internal revenue for
the district of Maryland vice Sellman, suspend
ed; and Joseph G. McGrority, to be collector of
internal revenue for the district of New Mixco,
vice Fisher, suspended
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-20

PITTsBURG, Nov. At the conference of
the Connelsville coke operators and their
ployes, this afternoon. the operators refused to
grant any of the demands. except the asking
for small advance in wages to pay for sharpen
ing tools. This proposition was rejected by the
miners, and the meeting adjourned. Suisse
quently the miners officials offered to submit the
question to arbitration, but as a number of the
operators had left for their homes, action was
postponed until tomorrow. Secretary Miller, of
the miners association, says that if the opera
tors refuse to consent to arbitration, strike of
the II. 900 coke-workers in the Connellsville re-
gion will be ordered at once
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-20
Federal VS.. State Powers.

JACKSON, Miss, Nov 19.-Judge Hill, of the
federal court, has rendered decision in the
Vicksburg & Meridian railroad case which au-
thoriZes the receiver to fix the transportation
rates of the road from point to point in the
State as to pay running expenses and give 6
per cent. profit the cash value of the road.
The decree provides that the receiver is to sub
nit the tariff rates framed by him to the Rail
road Commission, but this submission reads in
the decree like an act of grace, and not of right
1t expressly sets aside the tariff rates now fixed
by the State Railroad Commission. so far as ap-
phcable to the Vicksburg 6 Meridian railroad.
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Big Strike Threatened at Fail River.

FALL RIVER, Mass, Nov. ia strike in
which 10000 cotton operatives will take part will
be inaugurated here within a month, unless the
manufacturers grant an increase in the wages of
their employees. The demand made by the spin
ners about two weeks ago. TO have wages re-
stored to the rates paid in 1884, was SO unfavor-
ably received by the miil-owners, and such dis
interestedness was displayed in their neglect TO
notice it. that the operatives of all grades be-
came thoroughly exasperated, and there is now
a strong feeling in favor of a strike.
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LABOR MATTERS.

The Strike Fever Reaches the Colored Plan
tation Employees of the South.
New ORLEANS, Nov. l9-A new factor has
been introduced into the labor problem in Louis
lana. 1t has long been known that the knights
of Labor were engaged among the field hands,
organizing lodges of the order, but the first eff
feet of their work has just been manifested.
About one hundred hands on the Fairview plan
tation, one mile above Berwick, owned by Capt.
Pharr have been on strike since Monday. Cut
ting and hauling and grinding cane has ceased
The hands are all knights of Labor, and the
strike was instituted by order of the local lodge
at Berwick. The men demanded an advance of
80 per cent. in wages.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-20
A Policeman Nurders His wife.

PTTsBURG. Nov. 19-About daylight this
morning, just after the close of ball given by
the Italian Brotherhood, policeman Charles
Jones shot and instantly killed his wife. Jones
was intoxicated, and tried to pick quarrel with
several persons who had attended the ball His
wife nterfered for the purpose of getting him
home, when he drew his revolver and shot her
through the head. The murderer was arrested
Immediately and is now in the central station.
He has always borne good reputation, and was
considered one Of the best officers on the force.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-20
A Cheap Reputation for Wealth.

Albany EXPRESS
Brother McKelway. of the Brooklyn Eagle,
gets all the credit of being wealthy, and all the
honor of Offering to nay the expenses of a public
reception to the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher,
without its costing him a cent. McKelways
offer bears some resemblance to that once made
by Daniel Webster, when some one had been
complaining about the nations financial bur-
dens. The public debt" said Mr.. Webster,
feeling in his pockets 1.-The public debt! How
much is itl I'll pay it myself"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-20
Steamship News.

HAMBURG. Nov. l9-Arrived: Moravia from
New York
GLASGOW Nov. l9.-Arrived: Anchoria, from
New York.
QUEENSTOWN. Nov 19.-Arrived: Germanic,
from New York.
LONDON. Nov. l9-Arrived Egyptian Mon
arch from New York.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-20
won,r Tolerate Experiments.

CLEVELAND, o., Nov 19.-All the employees
of the Bolton steel-works at Canton. O., struck
to-day because the manager discharged a heater
for refusing to put twenty FIVE billets instead of
fifteen into his furnace as experiment 1t is
thought the strike will be adjusted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-20
The Future of the Indian.

minneapolis IrIDune.
II the Indian is treated as helpless infant.
and has the governments. like good natured
old nurse to do everything for him and give
him whatever he wants, he will be dependent
pauper until he dies aud becomes good In
dian" But, if the government will give him leo
acres Of land and some little assistance at the
start, there is no reason why he cannot be
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-20
Cbnrch Troubles Adiusted.

Brooklyn, n Y, Nov. l9-The trouble I'm
Dr. Justin Fultons church was amicably settled
at O meeting, tonight, by conciliatory state
ments being read from all the parties concerned
in the controversy about Miss bennington s
character and her presence In the choir.
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Gen Lew wanaoo's "Bon-Hur" in German.

7 IT
Father Harmon assistant rector Of the Ger
man Catholic Church. of Lafayette, Ind, and
distinguished German scholar, has just COM
pleted the task of translating General Lew Wal
lace's work. "Ben-Hur," into the German lam
guage. This learned gentleman has secured
from General Wallace the exclusive rights OF
the German edition. and yesterday forwarded
the manuscript to the largest publishing house
at Stuttgart Germany.
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ment made to him. as it dealtin names and fg
ures. ard replied that immediately after ex-
President Arthur's funeral he would institute an
inquiry IN his own way, and if Affairs appeared
then as they do now there would be some vacan-
cies created in Offices here.
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A Rope Much Better.
New York WOrl

New YORK world
A Western Anarchist asserts that a subscrip-
ton to place In the outstretched hand of Liberty
red flag could be easily raised The present
plight of certain Western Anarchists would in-
dictate that rope with a moose at the end of it
would be much more appropriate than red
GaD
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-20
Farmer Accidentally Killed.


EDINBURG Ind, Nov. 19.-John Brockman, a
wealthy farmer, residing few miles north of
this city while hunting to-day, was accidental
~ killed. By some means, at present unknown
his gun was discharged prematurely, the load
taking effect in his body and causing instant
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-20
Fatally Stabbed by a PLAYMATE.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 19-Wm. Hamsher and
Charles Holtch, schocl-boys, about thirteen
years old, who have been on bad terms for a
long time. quarreled while returning from
school. to-day, and Hamsher stabbed Holtch in
the side with pocket knife, infcting wound
that is likely to prove fatal. Hamsher is under
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-20

A New Aspect of the Fisheries Trouble.
Washington Special 10 New York Post.
A gentleman who has recently returned from
Canada says that the Canadian government is
likely TO encounter obstacles in its efforts to
maintain the cruisers TO watch the American
fishermen in the matter of expense. The recent
Canadian balance sheet shows that the govern
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-20
Legislative Action

MoNTPELIER. VT, Nov. 19.-The State Legis-
lature to-day passed joint resolution expressing
sorrow at the death of that ilustrious and emf
nent son of Vermont ex-President Chester A.
Arthur" eulogizing him and rendering sympathy
to his family
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-20
MINOR MATTERS.

No Foundation for the Rumor that Mr.. Blaine
Will Become Csthoiic.
special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON. Nov. l8-In special telegram
70 the Journal. of the 9th inst, quoted an In
diana Republican as saying that, few years ago.
ne was told by friend at Minneapolis that
Bishop Ireland had in his possession letter
written by Mr.. Blaine to his mother, in which
the Plumed knight made known his faith in the
Catholic religion, and said that he intended re-
turning to that church. have made investiga-
lion for the basis of that assertion. and now be-
ieve that. although it was made by gentle
man whose name is known to every household
in Indiana, it has no foundation III fact; that
there is not iota of truth in it, and that it is
sut just to Mr. Blaine TO state that do not now
;hink that such letter as my informant de-
scribed is, or ever has been in existence.
L. S. HEATH
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THE combination, proportion and process iE
preparing Hoods Sarsaparilia peculiar to
this medicine, and unknown to others.
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civilized and be made ',elf-supportina Senti-
mentalsm in the cousic GRAFTON of tho Indian
question should give way TO hard. practical COM
mon sense.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-04-11
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Davis X Browns List.
$50 Jackson st.
A ACRES at the corner Of University and SMELL
II ing avs; this piece has frontage OF 500 feet
on University Az.
A ACRES fronting on MinnehahA St., near
II smelling ay,
CH60-DRY. LEVEL LOTS on Thomas St,
BEAUTIFUL residence lots in Manchester
I'D park; cheap.
! Lots, each .O1sso feet,
big bargain.
CO 760 BUYS south half of block g. in
w.. ~ Banning divers addition, being
six lots each SOHlS0 feet; this is bargain; easy
GE 00n FOR two lots, each 5OxIOO feet, on
,lO.OOO state ST, near 81. Lawrence st.
$1,000 1a4.Ity s7. rSsf h hG%s on Uni
81 5OO-Lors on Grand av., near GFOttO st,
pARGAIN-Lot 5Oxi5O feet to twenty-foot
~ alley on st. Lawrence ST., West st. Paul for
DICE PARK PROPERTY, 9OxI2O feet. at
II southwest corner Of Fifth ana Washington
sts.; only Rice park property in the market.
G1 S00 BUYS three handsome lots, each
9F.OOU IOxI5O feet, on Grand av., near
Avon st.
SUMMIr PARK-s2,OOO for two lots, south
- front, on Owasco ay., near Victoria 81.
C6 6OD-EIGHT LOTS in Summit Park
'DOsCOO addition. near Avon St, each lot
t0x2l0 feeti great bargain.
business PRoPERTY-LargeI list for sale
- by Davis & Brown, $50 Jackson st.
COO OOO BUYS the handsome residence
'poOsOOO Of Gen. Haupt on summit av.
MICE LITTLE HOME on Norris ST. for
CT nOO-GOOD RESIDENCE LOTS in
21sOOO Nininger Donnellys addition.
GO 6OO-HASDsOME HOME on Dayton
9O.OOO av., near Mackubin ST.
GSRO-NICE LOT on Rondo St., Edwin
pCOO Deans addition.
81 200-LoT 4OxS6 feet on Cedar st.
Cd Q0O-sEvEN fine lots fronting on Uni
,Rf.0OO versity av., near Milton ST.
co ono FOR good corner lot in Eaton s
'1~s~OO MorrisOn's addition, West st. Paul.
liz LOTS. being al of block s, Langevin's Sec
~ ond addition. for sale by Davis Brown.
T ANGEyIN'S SECOND ADDITION-Eight
II lots, being south half Of block 5, for sale by
Davis * Brown.
A LII of block :, Langevin's Second addition. for
n sale By Davis Brown.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-04-11
George II. Hughes List.
u. N I.snnNI... 49,

III O00 ACRES pine and cedar; $50 acres
IU,UUU hardwood; i 900 acres grain and stock;
sl.000 house. DaytOns bluff a.. so house West
Paul; s. coo residence, River Falls, Wis; two
fine residences. Hudson. Wis; mule team for sale
cheap; once and desk room for rent; $500. very
fine residence Ashland ave; farms Torrent; a. 600.
three houses West ST. PAUL Is. OC0. two lots, West
ST. Paul: sI-s00. house, West ST. Paul