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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-12-13
FORTY-NlNTH CONGRESS.
HOUSE.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-On motion
of Peters, of Kansas, The bill was
passed extending the laws of the
United States over certain morgan
lied territory south Of the State of
Kansas known as the public land strip,
and providing this land be subject to
entry by usual settlers under the
homestead laws.
Randall moved the house proceed TO
consideration Of sundry civil appro-
priation bill. Motion lost. Yeas, 119;
nays, 121.
Payson, Of Illinois, on behalf of the
committee on public lands, called up
the bill declaring forfeiture of the
Ontonogon and Brule river land
grant. In detailing the circumstances
of the grant. Payson declared tina
from the organization ofthe Ontonogon
and Brulc River companyno step had
ever been taken by it which did not
indicate that the organization had
been purely speculative, and effected
for the purpose of getting land from
the general government 1t had at
tempted a barefaced robbery from the
commencement down to the present
time. The bill passed without di.
vision. 1t forfeits $4,000 acres.
The house then went into committee
of the whole, Hammond, of Georgia,
III the chair, on the sundry civil APP
preparation bill.
In course of the general debate Ian
ham, of Texas, made an appeal in favor
of the redemption of the trade dollar;
and, alluding to the standard silver
dollar, he declared its coinage would
never be suspended no matter who
might recommend to the contrary.
Herbert, of Alabama, said that
while the sundry civil bill appropria-
ted less than the bill last year the de-
crease was attributed to the fact that
the committe on appropriations had
surrendered jurisdiction over the
items for tho navy yards. and new
naval observatory, maintaining that
these items could be provided Tor
in regular navy appropriation bill.
He contended, OH the contrary. that
appropriations for the objects named
should be made in the sundry civil
bill, which would then, instead of
showing decrease, exceed in amount
the appropriations of the bill of last
year.
Randall, of Pennsylvania, argued
that the naval committee had proper
Jurisdiction over the subject of navy
yards, but pointed out that even were
they provided for in the pending
measure, the bill would still carry less
money than that of last year.
Pending further discussion the COM
mittee rose aud the House adjourned.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-12-13

THE Waco Examiner aims slight
but meritcd rebhke to those newspa-
per writer's which have seen fit to ridi-
Guile and make fun of the reported
conversion OF well known newspa-
per man:
Nat @. has as good a right to be a
true Chris ian as any OF them, and
lust why he should be held up to ridi-
cnle for the effort to better himselft that
he has just made, we are frank to say
we cannot see.
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THE Texarkana Times denounces
the protective tariff on necessities as
a regular robbery, and in we'll writ
ten editorial on the subject says:
The report of United States Treas
urer Jordon that at this time $4,000
600 of the peoples hard earned money
ia boarded up in the treasury vaults
of Uucle Sam. This is shame and an
outrage. Now, this vast amount Of
money, mind you, is the Surplus" that
has accumulated in twelve short
months, after all the expenses of this
great government have been paid.
This report is a terrible black eye to
tho protectionists-the men who
would protect" the few by enslaviug
the many. rH
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-12-13
THE Houston Post has this to say

THE Houston Post has this to say
of the nomination of Capt. Thomas
Scurry to the lieutenant colonel. Capt.
Scurry since his resignation OF the
captaincy of the famous Houston
Light Guards, has been engaged in the
real estate business in Dallas. Says
the Post:
Having declined the position rs
brigadier general, rendered him last
year by Gov. Ireland, it is harly prob
able that Capt. Tom Scurry will want
to be lieutenant colonel this year.
Truth is, when Scurry's reputation is
considered, it viii be hard for his
friends to appreciate the compliment
contained in appointment inferior in
grade to certain alleged military char
acters in the Texas militia. Apolitely
worded decl nation from him, in this
instance. would be unanimously 'ap-
proved in this Sc ction OF the state.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-12-13

A TEXAS correspondent of the St.
Louis Republican speculates at length
on the senatorial possibilities, and
through it all favors Terrell. He
says:
Terrell made his canvass as an anti
monopolist. his rallying cry being,
squeeze the water out Of railroad
stocks" He is very generally sup
ported by the farming element.
And yet Mr.. Terrell served two
terms in the State legislature without
lifting his voice against watered
stocks, and now on that issue runs for
the United States Senate, where he
could have no influence in that di-
rection...
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-13
,Jay Gould Sued for Half n Million.

ST Louis, June 12.-George Woodward to-day
filed in the United States Circuit Court, against
Jay Gould, suit for $500, 000 for breach of con-
tract. While the St. Louis & San Francisco
was buying its way into st. Louis. Woodward,
who owned some farm land on the line, objected
to the price the road offered. His property WAS
condemned. and litigation ensued, during the
course of which he discovered that there was
flaw in the incorporation of the company This
information he took to New York and impaired
to Jay Gould, on condition that the latter would
join with him in the construction of railroad
from Pacific, Mo-, to st. Louis. on the property
condemned for the st. Louis & San Francisco.
When the new company was incorporated Gould
refused to take any interest in the road, and
the scheme. He used the information, however.
it is alleged, in intimidating those who contol
the road until they abandoned the project of
building into this city from Pacific, and made a
contract with Gould to come in over the Mis-
souri, Pacific track Hence the alleged breach of
contract
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-13
is II HIS BROTHER2
A Curious Story from IlinOis-IIas He Found
His Long Lost Brother? =

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
NATION, ILL.,, June 12.-John Hatfield, of
Richmond, Ind, is commercial traveller, whose
business has called him to all parts Of the coun
try. He tells the following story: ~ had a
curious experience at Sullivan, Ill. the other
day, at the Eden House. I noticed in the Office
a young man who seemed to watch me very
closely. He proved to be the night clerk, and
when my time came to retire. he showed me to
my room. was somewhat annoyed by his close
scrutiny, and my attention was attracted more
particularly to him when it occurred to me like
a fash that he was half brother of mine who
had disappeared mysteriously from home at
Richmond. Ind, over ten years ago. is not
your name Louis W. Randall and are you not
my brother2 1 asked abruptly. No, my name
is K. 7. Walker, and l don't know you.
was his anick reply. accompanied by suggest
i've smile He hurriedly left me. His face,
the color of his hair the expression Of his eyes.
the tone of his voice, and his manners and ap-
pearance were perfectly identical with those of
my missing brother. In the morning. the night
clerk did not show up at the Office at his usual
hour of 10 o'clock, and at noon had to leave
Before leaving inquired about the clerk. He
had come to Sullivan four years ago, and fol-
lowed the trade of carriage painting. When the
Eden House was built he took the place of
night clerk. Very little is known Of his past
history as he is something of recluse in his
habits. He has no cronies; he is we'll thought
of, and has lots of friends, though none that
intimate He is an invererate reader, a thorough
scholar, and is something Of a selfmade
chemist. All these particulars tally exactly with
the characteristics of my brother. Ten years
ago my brother left home without any cause. 30
far as the family was able to learn. He too,
a carriage painter by trade. He had fine
collegiate education. plenty of money and plenty
OF friends Nothing was heard OF him for six
years, when finally received letter from
Guerneyville, Ala, stating that man named
Louis w. Randall had been killed in a street
quarrel. giving all the particulars Of his death
and burial A year later my travels took me to
Guerneyville. l inquired at the newspaper
Offices and of the officers about the affair. But
all declared that no such death had ever occurred
there We concluded that the letter must have
been hoax, and that he, in an eccentric freak.
desired to be forgotten. If the night clerk at
the Eden House is not my brother. I am no
judge of men and faces"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-13
: A CURIOUS BLUNDER.
A Young Girl Sent to House of Shelter Be-
lieving It Was Boarding School

SYRACUSE. N. z, June 12-Snce the 10th of
August. 1885, the parents of Katie Kerr, Buff
falo girl, sixteen years of age, have been paying
81 per week for the maintenance of their daugh-
ter in 'The Shelter" an institution for reclaim
ing abandoned women in this city. under the i'm
preston that the girl was pupil in boarding
school The mistake arose through the repre-
sensations of Buffalo clergyman who seems to
have acted in good faith, but was evidently mis-
informed
The Kerrs are a respectable family, and the
child, never having been away from home before,
was slow to discover the character of the place
in which she was confined Some of her letters,
in which she expressed dislike for the place,
and said she did not think the institution much
or school, aroused the suspicious of the parents
and Mrs. Kerr came to Syracuse to-day and
traced her daughter to "The Shelter" The
matron. supposing the case to be an ordinary
one was proof against the mothers tears. and
refused to give the girl up nor would she honor
an order from Chief of Police Wright, of this
city. Finally, Bishop Huntington was SEEN and
the mother easily induced him to send letter
to the institution asking for Miss Kerr's release
Mother and child returned to Buffalo this after
noon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-13
THE WEST POINT GRADUATION.
General Gibbon Improves the Occasion to Eu.
lOgize Gen. Fitz John Porter.

WEST POINT, N. Y, June 12-The gradua
ton exercises were held here this morning A
large platform was erected in the grove in front
of the library for the distinguished guests the
academy and military staff and their families
About 1000 other spectators occupied chairs,
stools and benches in front of the platform. and
over all was stretched huge awning At 1929
o'clock the battalion marched with beautiful
precision from the barracks and took the places
assigned them Secretary of War Endicott oc-
cupied the seat of honor. with Generals Sher-
idan and Merritt on either side Tha
academy and military staff sat on the right.
and the board of visitors on the left. The band
played national airs. Chaplain Postlethwate
asked divine blessing, and General Merritt in
PRODUCED Brigadier general Gibbon. who made
the principal address 1t abounded In recollec
tons of his cadet life and the pranks he used ia
play. He never considered harmless profession.
al "deviling" injurious. He referred to his class
mates as be knew them here and again in aftes
life. Said he:
Fancy. if you can the scene if sorcerer had
suddenly appeared and announced his intention
of distributing beforehand the prizes of the fut
hand on the shoulder of Fitz jobs
Porter and saying, You will be the
great military martyr OF your ago. After
rising to the highest rank in the army
by distinguished gallantry you will De stricken
down by heartless calumny, dismissed in dis
grace from the service and made to suffer yeara
of agony and shame; but don't hang your head,
sir; remember that truth Is mighty and will pre-.
vail; that you live in free and just country and
wher the light of truth shall illumne the page
of history and show the true character Of your
actions and the vile means used to destroy you,
your countrymen will do you Justice; and re.
member, above all things, that one who ia
acquitted by the deliberate Judgment of a Grant.
Schofeld, Terry, and Getty, can well af
ford to stand up against the charges of any 40
cuser. One cannot but be struck with the way
in which the dice-box of fate has denied all
representations formed here"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-13
NIuncia High-School.

Special to the Indianapolis journal.
MuNcIE, June 12-The eighteenth annual
commencement of the Muncie High school was
held at Music Hall last night. The at
tendance was large About 8 o'clock
the orchestra played overture
selection from the opera 'The
Beggar Student" During the performance of
this the entire High school membership marched
in and took their places upon the stage. The
exercises proper, after invocation by Rev j. M.
Langley. began with school in chorus. singing
by Gounod. The following programme was
then observed as the order of exercises:
Twin Vices" Will Fl. Bloss; "A Little Child
Shall Lead Them" Verneva c. Brown; "The
Human Hog" Frank E II Lsnslsy The Mystic
ter H. Haines; Socialism" Jennie Dwyer;
THE Almighty Dollar" Charles o. Prutzman;
"Our Life Work." Frank B. Polk;
"The Extraordinary and the Ordinary Frances
E; Darracott THE Postal Service, James Z.
Music" Emma Wilcoxon; Time the Tomb
Builder" Henry W. Kiplinger; 'The Growth Of
the Republic" Alice L. Hagadorn; "A Plea
for the Times" Warren g: Raymond;
The class is composed of sixteen members-ten
boys and six girls. The preponGerance of the
number of boys over that of girls is an excep-
ton to the general rule Their addresses were
worthy productions, and were well delivered.
When the orchestra had played the pleasing
waltz, "Titania City," Superintendent John NJ.
Bloss came forward, and in an address abound
ing in much wholesome advice to the class. pre-
sented to each member thereof a diploma.
To Mr.. Victor Silverburg, who stood first in the
class was presented diploma from the State
University. This entities him to all the ad-
vantages offered by that institution to secure
an education without expense. except for board
and books The exercises closed by the singing
of the class ode. which had been previously
composed by Mrs. j. " III. Rooms. of this city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-13
FRANCIS MURPHY'S FATE.
Rum0r that the Blue Ribbon Advocate Will
Marry Miilionaires Daughter.

PITrsBURa. June 12.-The Penny Press pub
fishes the following: Gossip has it that Francis
Murphy the temperance apostle, will soon lead
to Hymen's altar distinguished lady Of New
Castle The attachment was formed some years
ago. when Murphy was conducting gospel tenn
perance meetings in New Castle. The
lady was at that time engaged to be
married to handsome young jeweler,
and when Murphy learned Of this he
very manfully withdrew, and went to Europe.
His European trip ended at last however, and
he aeain met his fate. She is the daughter Of a
milho aire manufacturer, who has enough rail
roa,- md other stocks to leave to each Of his
three children a handsome fortune.
'Strange to say. the lady's father. who is one
of the hard, practical-sensed men of the day,
did not take kindly to Murphy. and made him
understand that his visits unwelcome
Love laughs at locksmiths, however, and the
blue ribbon advocate continued to meet his
young inamorata at the house Of near relative.
The engagement with the jeweler has been
broken off. and, despite the discouraging attitude
of the hard hearted father, Francis holds the
fort Within a few days it has been learned
that the old man is about to weaken. and allow
the nuptals to take place."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-13
TROUBLE AT PURDUE.
The Removal Of Professor Smith Causes Quite
Row Among the Students.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE, Ind. juno 12.-An exciting topic
of conversation in the city to-day has been the
action of the board of trustees of Purdue Uni
versity. The board consists Of Joseph Ratcliff.
Of Richmond; Alfred P. Edgerton. of Fort Wayne
Samuel Hargrove of Union; William A. Banks,
of Door Village; Chas. B. Stewart of Lafay-
cite, and Addison Bybes of Indian
apolis On Wednesday the board met
and passed a resolution which. in sub
stance. called for the resignation Of Professor
E. E. Smith, of the chair OF English literature
and history, and secretary of the faculty. This
action was at first kept secret, but gradually it
leaked out. and has finally eliminated in such
storm of indignation as was probably not antici-
rated. The charge against Professor Smith
seems to be that he was too popu-
lar with the students. while President
Smart was not nearly 80 we'll liked. This seems
to be the case, for the students have taken q
most vigorous course against the action OF the
board. The following paper has been circulated
among them, and has been generally signed:
1--WE, the undersigned students of Purdue will
not return to the university next year unless
Professor Smith is retained ir his present posi-
ton"
The local press are also vehement against the
action, and it is condemned by citizens on every
side.
Charles B. Stuart last evening published q
card in which he states that the causes of the
removal Of Professor Smith were that he WAS
raising a disturbance, and so aroused the mem
bers of the board to the determination of pre-
venting him from ever getting decent position.
The card also states that the step has been in
contemplation for two years, and the action of
the board was unanimous; that the removal
will hurt the university, but the retention of
Prof Smith would hurt it moro. The charge is
H. H. H. x14Hf &C. ~~A Svost
tonight publishes card in which he denies it,
and denounces the action Of the board, stating
that he should at least have been given chance
for defense. The case has created general inter
est, and developments are waited with interest
Prof. Smith has held position at Purdue for
nine years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-13
Thrown from a Buggy and Badly Hurt

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MARSHALL, ILL.,, June 12.-Last evening Miss
Nettie Allen, of Marshall who was the guest of
Mrs. Brad. Spencer, living two miles east. went
buggy riding with her hostess. They drove a
very spirited horse. While going down rocky
hill part Of the harness gave way, letting the
buggy run forward on the horses heels. The
animal at once started on run. and soon over
turned the buggy. throwing the ladies out on
the rocks. Miss Aliens right arm was broken
in two places, her skull fractured. her forehead
badly gashed. and her right ear cut through.
Mrs. Spencer's hip was broken. and she was in
jured internally. Both are badly hurt, and their
recovery ~ uncertain
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-13
BIorosini's Daughter.

Special to the Indianapolis journal.
New YORK. June 12-Victoria Morosini Schil-
ling is still member Of the comic opera COM
pany in which she made her operate debut last
autumn. But she is no longer assigned TO i'm
portant parts. At first she was valuable curl
osity. and the management put her into roles be-
yond her ability. She is notably pretty, her
light voice has been cultivated carefully and her
manner behind the footllghts is engaging, but
she is not equal to the performance of a conspic
uous character adequately. In the current piece
she is in the chorus, though bar or two Of solo
is given to her, and her name is printed in the
cast so that the audiences readily distinguish
her from the half a hundred other young women
in scant raiment Her ex-coachman husband is
still conductor on the Sixth avenue horse-cars
and they keep house in a little fiat very quietly
However, Victoria is not slow in getting her
share of dudes attention while on the
stage, and she has become a mistress
of the art of MASKING The youthful Prince
Augusta Leopodo, of Brazil, who has spent the
week in seeing the sights of the town, sat in a
box at this theater along with party or swels
connected with the Brazilian legation. Victoria
WAS pointed out to him as an interesting exhibit.
He had read of her elopemeEt and his glass was
interestedly focused on her at once He pro-
cured bouquet, and asked an usher to take it
10 the orchestra leader, to be handed up to her,
but was told that imperative rule of the es
Enlistment forbade the passing of tokens across
the foot-lights. Could he send it to her private
~. Oh. yes. Or hand it to her in personi Ger
tainly, if he got the opportunity, but he would
not be admitted to the green-room. Victoria's
duties in the chorus were not arduous and she
had ample time to use her dark Italian eyes on
the Prince. whose smitten condition was mani
fest TO her. That completed his rapture, and,
standing mp to take good aim, he threw the
bouquet to her feet She picked it up and read
on the card, Victorious Victoria!'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-13

Special to the indianapolis Journaf.
LoGANsPoRT, Ind, June 12.-The Cass Coun.
ty Sunday school Union, that has been in SEES
sion in this city for several days, adjourned yes
terday after eecting the following officers ia
serve for the ensuing year: President, Rev.
James Best vice president, Rev. w. a. Daniel.
recording secretary. DIR. d. L. Overhelser sta
tistical secretary and treasurer, Homer Kessler.
Vice presidents were also elected from the vari
Gus townships Tho union takes in the Sabbath
schools of ali denominations aud has been held
annually for several years
The Sabbath school Union of the A. NJ. K.
Church for northern Indiana also in session
during the week. large number of prominens
colored workers being present from all parts OF
the State. The services were held IN tue A. M.
E. Church and were largely attended.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-13
Trenchinr on the Aston Domain.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
NEW York, June 1.-THE Astors are much
annoyed. The tide of trade, which has for sew.
eral years been surgng further and further up
Fifth avenue, has at last dashed against the
doors Of their residences. The family mansions
OF the two branches Of Astors are in the square
between Thirty third and Thirty-fourth streets
Until lately, this was the most fashionable por-
ton Of the avenue. The first encroachmcnts of
business into the famous thoroughfare we're a
milo to the southwark. but steadily they have
advanced. and to day startling placard appears
on the building right across Thirty third street
from, the Astor homesteads Il is about twenty
feet square, and the lettering Is huge. The an
nouncement thereon made is that the corner will
be converted into an Hungarian wine store. There
sill be- n drinking saloon c0nnactad with hotel