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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-02
A oUICKLY-ENDED STRIKE.
The Employees of Shower Christian Demand
Eight Hours, but Hastily Reconsider.

Nho employees OF SHOWER q Chr1sEfan DEMAND
Eight Hours, but Hastily Reconsider.
Shower s. Christian yesterday afternoon. at clock,
paid off their men. sixty6ve in number. usual. I'm
mediatey afterwards the men met in the shop room
and appointed committee TO notify their employers
that. commencing with Monday next they should
work but eight hours and expected nine hours
pay The committee informed Shower g. Christian
what action had been taken. Mr.. Shower told them
that those who wished TO remain in their employ.
working ten hours al ten hours pay. could return on
Monday morning. Those who were not willing TO ac-
eept these terms need not return. They would shut
down their mill and throw up ali their contracts
rather than submit to the terms the committee pro-
posed.
The employees met last evening to hear the report of
the committee and after fully considering the matter
notified Messrs Shower 81 Christian that they had
decided to continue in their employ working ten
hours for ton hours pay. as heretofore
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-02
suppressing Polandism.

BERLIN. May 1.-The law to suppress "Polandism
abolishes Polish regiments in the German army Un-
der it's provisions Polish recruits will hereafter be
drafted into the different Prussan regiments the idea
being that it will be easier to Germanize these Polish
soldiers by this method than if they permitted to
remain in organizations by themselves. This is the
followed in the Of Asatian recruits and
Ii has proved successful
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-02

IT FIND ready sale for your Athlophoros,
and each customer recommends it to his neigh
bor," writes G. F. Zimmerman, a druggist Of
Terre Haute. Ind, in giving his testimonial to
the merits of the great remedy for rheumatism
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-02
DEMANDING MORE LEISURE.

mighty Employees ofthe Central Chair Factory
Strikefor a Half Holiday.
committee of the employees of the Central Chair
Company called the propretors night before last
naA deaaAaded not advance in wages not eight
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-29
jail Delivery

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 25.-A very dar-
ing and desperate Jail delivery occur
red at Seguin, on last Friday evening,
in which eight prisoners gained their
liberty. Five of them were subse.
quently recaptured there and three are
still at large. Willis Jackson, a negro
confined for murder some weeks ago;
awhile man, charged with completely in
the railway depot safe robbery, report
ed at the time, and an unknown man.
The officers are in pursuit of the fugi-
tives with strong hopes Of recapturing
them. Jackson is the negro who killed
his brother on Christmas day, while in
a drunken frenzy for no cause what
ever.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-29
The Silve Question Considered by
the Committee on Coinage.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-The house
committee on coinage, weights and
measures to-day began the considera-
tion Of the silver question. The whole
subject was discussed in an informal
way, and while the members speak
more freely than heretofore, they did
not state their views specifically,
but in very general terms. The
discussion took very vide range,
reference being made to the French
monetary system and our own paper
money. The following resolution was
introduced by Mr.. Lanham during the
session of the committee:
"Resolved, That it is the duty of the
committee on coinage, weights and
measures, at as early day as practi-
cable, to report to the house bill
looking to the free coinage Of stand
ard silver dollars"
MIR. Scott, of Pennsylvania, there
upon introduced, as a substitute for
this resolution, the following
AUSSOAFCuS Ao tuO ocHSe VI JulS COHl-
mittee, that the best interests Of the
country cannot be promoted by any
bill now before the committee looking
to the free coinage of silver.
Mr.. Byrum, of Indiana, also intro.
duced a resolution on the subject
which read as follows:
Resolved, That it is the sense Of
this committee that the laws regu-
lating and providing for the issue of
gold and silver certificates should be SO
amended as to provide for the retire
ment of the same and for the issue of
coin certificates in their stead.
No action was taken by the com.
mittee on any of these resolutions,
nor did they elicit a distinct expires
sion of views from any of the mem
bers. 1t was resolved that the ques-
tion should be further discussed and
opinion sought from different persons
interested in the question until Feb
ruary 10th, when the committee will
proceed to consider the distinct propo-
sitions now before them.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-29
100000 For a Monument to
Grant

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-The house
committee on military affairs to-day
instructed Mr.. Viele to report favorably
to the house the bill introduced by Mr..
Dowdney, for the erection of monu-
ment in New York city to the memory
Of Gen. Grant. The bill appropriates
$500,O09 for the purpose Of erect
ing the monument, on the
ground to be decided by the city.
The president is authorized to appoint
an officer of engineers Of the army and
five commissioners, the commissioners
to serve without pay. who, with
executive committee Of the Graat
Monument Association Of New YOFk,
shall expend the money under the di-
rection of the secretary Of war. Ills
provided, however, that no part Of the
money so appropriated shall be ex-
pended or drawn from the treasury Of
the United States until the sum Of
$25O,O00 shall have been subscribed
and paid in the funds Of said Grant
Monument Association and is availa-
BILE for the purpose Of erecting the
monument.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-29
The Amount of Damage by Snow
Slides in Colorado.

DENVER, COL, Jan. 27-After nine
days isolation telegraph communion
tion has been opened to Silverton, and
some information as to the damage
from the snow-slide in that vicinity
has been received. Railway communl-
cation with this point is prevented by
enormous slides in the upper part Of
the Animas canon. Slides have oc-
Cured where least expected, and much
damage was done at various miness
The Ore-house at the Legal Tender
tunnel was crushed Monday and two
men narrowly escaped. The boarding
house and other buildings at the Cop
per King mine, on Red mountain
were demolished. Tuesday, of last
week the clearinghouse at the steam
mill of Sampson mine was swept away
by slide, but the inmates miraculously
escaped. The ore-house at Mountain
Eagle, and all the buildings at Mineral
King are wrecked. The Montezuma
tunnel-house and buildings, at Jennie
Parker mine, on Sultan mountain,
were wrecked by a slide Wednesday.
There is much suffering for food
among horses and pack animals, and
starvation is imminent unless supplies
can be conveyed there.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-29
THE IRISH QUESTION.
The ParneIlltes Preparing to Dis
cuss the Governments irish Pro-
gramme.

LONDON, Jan. 26-The Parnellite
members of parliament held a meeting
last night, to discuss Lord Salisbury's
statement regarding the governments
Irish programme.
The Standard says: "It is stated that
several Whig leaders contemplate an
amendment in the address, assuring
the queen of their support of all
measures which she deems necessary
to maintain the peace of Ireland and
preserve the union. 1t is reported
that the Parnellites have decided to de-
bate Mr.. O'Brien's amendment in a
week, and also support Mr.. Ceilings
amendment to the address on the sub
ject of allotments. This will likely
result in the defeat Of the government.
The government has consented to
modify the new procedure rules, so as
to provide that the house of commons
shall meet at four o'clock and adjourn
by one O'Clock, abolishing the proposed
dinner interval"
Mr.. Morley, Prof. Freedman and
Others are forming an association of
Englishmen and Scotchmen to promote
home rule.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-29
A Violent Attack on the Duke of
EdlnburR.

LONDON, Jan. 26.-A violent and
anonymous pamphlet has been pub
lished at Zurich, in relation to the
Duke of Edinburg and the throne of
Saxe-Coburg Gothic. 1t inveighs
against the dukes succession to the
throne and says: "We must at least
be convinced before he assumes charge
Of affairs Of the duchy that he has
broken with all English vanities. We
cannot accord to the sea dominating
nation Of which he is a representative,
dynastic, diplomatic, commercial and
political influence in our affairs"
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-29
Preparing to Hand In Their Resig
nations.

LONDON, Jan. 27.-Mr. Gladstone
held a conference this afternoon with
Lord Granville, in relation to the re-
sumption of office by the Liberals.
The Marquis of Salisbury will have an
interview to-day with Mr.. W. H.
Smith, who was yesterday sworn in as
chief secretary for ireland. A meet
ing of the cabinet will also be held
to-day, after which the ministers will
proceed to Osborne to place their resig-
nations in the hands Of the the Queen.
The crisis exeites but little interest
amongthe general public. Everything
is quiet and commercial and Hnanciel
markets but slightly weaker.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-29
Reduction of Wages of Railroad
EMPLOYEES,

MONTREAL, Jan. 26-Yesterday
morning the Grand Trunk railway dis
charged $50 men and reduced its work
ing hours to 48 hours per week. Since
the 10 per cent. reduction of year
ago the men have joined the Knights
Of Labor. Two delegations from Chi
cago arrived Friday evening. The sit.
uatlon was discussed, and it was re.
solved that midwinter was bad time
to join issue with the company. 1t
was, however, determined that unless
wages are re-established by the 1st of
April, strike will be made not only
in Montreal but all along the line from
Portland to Chicago.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-29
From Holly Springs.

ppCCldl W IllC COlHHlGICldl IlGIdIu'
HOLLY SPRINGS, Jan. 25-A negress,
living in the suburbs south of town.
locked up and left her two children at
home and went off to work during the
forenoon. The youngest, eight years
old, caught fire, and before assistance
could arrive, was burned to a crisp.
The timely arrival of neighbor pre-
vented the house and contents from
being destroyed.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-29
A New Gable to be Laid If a Subsidy
Can be Obtained,

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 26.-Hon.
Randolph Want, solicitor-general in
London for the New South Wales gov
ernment and commissioner of that
colony to the Colonial exhibition,
which opens in London in May, is now
in this city and will remain until his
colleague, SiriAlexander Stuart, arrives
from Sydney, about Feb. 21. These
gentlemen are interested in the pro.
posed cable line direct from San Fran
cisco to Sydney and New Zealand, via
Honolulu, New Caledonia and the
Feegee islands. Mr.. Want represents
an English syndicate, the members of
which are said to be prepared to
furnish the cost of laying the cable,
which is estimated at $l0,000,000, as
soon as they are assured Of receiving
reasonable subsidy from all govern
ments interested. So far they have
received assurance of liberal support
from Hawaii and all provincial gov
ernments, Australia and New Zealand,
excepting Queensland, with the exc
cutive of which negotiations are
pending The committee will ask the
United States government for a sub
sidy in the interest Of commercial
relations between this country and the
Australian colonies. Mr. Want says
the cable will be able to carry messa-
ges for fraction over fifty per cent.
per word, while charges are now two
dollars and fifty cents a word.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-29
The Ohio Senate Broke Up Amid
the Greatest Confusion.


COLUMBUS, Jan. 26.-The Republi.
car senate convened at ~ am. with
all the members present and Demo
Gratis absent as well as Clerk Vallan-
bingham. President Kennedy directed
The reading Of the journal of Saturday,
after which nothing was done for
want OF quorum. The president re-
tanned the chair waiting for the arrl-
val of the Democratic members. 1t is
expected this will De the programme
till 4 Pun, the hour to whicn the Dem
ocratic senate adjourned on Friday.
A good sized lobby is present but
everything is proceeding in the best of
feeling.
The senate Democrats are consider
ing in caucus the advisability of not
going into the senate chamber at
pm. where the Republicans are in
session. The object being not to pre-
cipitate in any personal conflict or
rather prevent the same. The majority
will probably meet in separate room
at the State-hOuse at pm. and ap-
prove the journal. One Of the number
may be designated to go into the
Republican senate with a resolution
for the appointment of a committee to
consider the relations between the
president and senate and report. This
matter is being considered in the eau
Gus, but may meet with some opposi-
tion on the ground that some of the
more radical members do not want to
extend this much recognition to the
Republican senate.
The Democratic caucus has decided
they will rot hold ii separate session,
buJ will enter the senate chamber
promptly at pm. The Republicans
are sull in session and say that unless
the Democrats are on hand promptly
az that hour they will adjourn.
The senate chamber is becoming
jlmmed with spectators as the hour
lor the joint convention approaches.
There is some bad blood and wild talk.
but no apparent danger of personal
encounters. The parliamentary fight
will likely be, on authority, between
the president and clerk; the latter
says he will stand by the majority un-
der the rule.
3:45 p.m.-The sargeant-at-arms and
assistants nave commenced to clear the
floor of the lobby and getting ready
for the arrival Of the Democratic
members. The surging mass is about
equally divided between the parties
and arrow could be inaugurated on the
slightest proVocation. A large number
of ladies are present and they have
been advised by friends that they
should withdraw.
1856 p.m-The Democratic senators
have just filed into the chamber and
were received with cheers by the lob
by, which was soon checked by the
sergeant.at.arms. A call showed all
the members present, and fight was
Immediately inaugurated on a motion
to dispense further proceedings under
call, the Republicans holding that the
call had exhausted itself. The Repub-
licans have moved to proceed with the
order of the day-Hamilton county
contest.
COLUMBUS, ONO, Jan. E25.-The
senate broke up at $40 amid the great
est confusion and yells on the part of
the lobby. While the clerk was calling
the roll the Democrats we're leaving
the hall.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-29
ANOTHER ACCOUNT
OF the Terrible Accident on the
Illinois Central Road.


Illinois Central Road.
special to Commercial Herald.
MEMPHIS, Jan. 26.-A frightful
wreck occurred on the Illinois Central
last night at Tallahatchie bridge, eigh-
teen miles south of here, caused by
some one taking up a rail.
The engine and all the coaches tum-
bled down the embankment in the
bayou.
VIM. Rufin, the engineer, was pinned
between the engine and tender in the
water, and after FIVE hours of horrible
suffering froze to death.
Several passengers were injured.
The track was blockaded and torn up
80 badly that no trains could pass for
tWentyfour hours.
The officials of the road believe the
tampering was done by some dis
charged employe, with view Of caus-
ing a wreck. The engineers testimony
was that rail was taken up
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-29
Took Laave oil HIa Famllu

PITTsBURe, PA, Jan. 27-Milton
Weston spent the night at the Monon-
gahela house with his family, and
shortly after dinner to-day was driven
TO the Riverside penitentiary, to serve
his fve years sentence. No legal pro
ceedings were eattempted in his interest
this morning, and from this time all
efforts Of his counsel will be devoted
to securing his pardon.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-29

Reynolds and Gage, were appointed on
the part of the senaCe.
The joint resolution for the appoint
ment OF a committee to visit the State
Normal School and University of Mis-
sissippi, the house amendment was
concurred in.
A concurrent resolution in regard to
Hon. Jeff Wilson, late Of Pontotoc
county, was presented and adopted.
Eulogies on the deceased were made
by Messrs. Simonton, Seal, Boyd,
Houston and Dillard, after which the
senate adjourned out of respect to de-
ceased.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-29
Accident on the /. c. R. R.

DpNCldl W OOlHlhClNltli llSltt
JACKSON, Jan. 26.-Last night the
south bound mail train on the Illinois
Central railroad fell through the trestle
Of Tallahatchie river, between Able
vile and Taylors. The train was COM
pletely wrecked, all the coaches falling
distance of eight feet, except the
two sleepeEs. Many were severely in
jured, but none are reported killed ex-
cept the engineer. Only meagre re-
ports could be obtained. Trains have
been delayed all day.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-29
A SoualIIno Babv.

Why is a newly-born baby like a
gale of wind? Because it begins with
asquall. Cold gales induce coughs and
Group. Taylor's Cherokee Remedy Of
Sweet Gum and Mullen will cure It.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-29
Charges Against a U. S. Consul


SAN FRANCISCO; Jan. 26.-Capt.
W. B. Churchwood, late British consul
at Samoan. who left here last evening
on his way to London, said, in expla-
nation Of the recent Samoan-German
difficulty, that Mullen Point in the
city Of Apia, the seat Of the Samoan
government for many years past, came
into the hands of Mr.. Weber, former
German consul and head of leading
firm at Samoan. Notice was given the
government to remove, and though
Weber was offered a previously agreed
price for the land, he refused to accept
it, and the Samoan King was compelled
to remove his residence to ano her
part of Apia. Webel's action was
supported by the German Consul,
Stenbels. AT this place the king hoist
ed the Samoan flag, aud subsequently
upon the alleged insults to the German
government by the Samoan Consul
Stenbel forbade the king to display his
flag anywhere within the NUM-
cipality of Apia. He went to him and
commanded him to pull it down. This
the King refused to do. Stenbel
then went on board the German gun
boat Albatvoss, which happened to be
in the harbor, brought party of
armed sailors ashore and forcibly and
against the protest of the United
States and British consuls. pulled
down the flags. Capt. Churchward
conceded by stating that two Samoan
high chief went to New Zealand to
claim sympathy in their troubles, and
from their story the reports of Ger
many's annexation of Samoan probably
arose. Capt. Churchman's mission to
London is to lay his dispatches relative
to the recent disturbance caused on
Samoan Islands by Germany before the
British foreign office.
A petition signed by the most
prominent Americans residents of
Apia, Samoan, dated December 8, 1885,
has been forwarded to Secretary
Bayard al Washington, 1t asks for the
removal Of U. S. Consul Greenfaum
whom it charges with general unfit
ness for the office which be holds.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-29
Dead.

Spe ecial to Commercial Herald.
JACKSON, MISS, Jan. 25.-Valentine
Dornes, a saloon keeper, of Jackson,
died yesterday evening of pneumonia
after d brief illness.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-29
John Kelly Chosen to Preside Over
TammanY Hall.

New YORK, Jan. 26.-The Tam
many hall committee on organization
met last evening, and, as anticipated,
reelected John Kelly chairman, Sheriff
Hugh J. Grant vice-chairman, and
John McQuade second vice-chairman.
With the exception of the debate on
Mr.. Bourke Cochran's civil service
resolutions, the meeting was very
quiet and harmonious. It ended In
the adoption of the resolutions by a
large, majority.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-29
BILLS CONSIDERED.

To amend section Ill of Code in re-
lation to the sale of vinous and spirit
Gus liquors, passed.
10 prevent stock from run
ming at large in certain coun-
ties, extended TO the third supervisors
district OF Prentiss county; referred.
To encourage the introduction and
loaning of foreign money in this State,
indefinitely postponed,
70 provide for the assessment and
taxation OF lands after sale by the
State or by the United States.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-29

The cleansing antiseptic and healing
qualities of DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy
are unequalled.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-01-29
THE LEGISLATURE.
The House Repeats the Free Pass
Bill--Other Legislation.
Special to the Commercial Herald.
H0I1SE


BiII--Other Legislation.
Special to the Commercial Herald.
HOUSE.
JACKSON, MISS, Jan. 26.-The house
concurred in the senate resolution to
amend the joint rules relative to cor
porations having their bills printed.
The act authorizing the auditor to
release certain lands in Kemper coun-
ty, passed.
TO limit the liability of sureties on
official bonds, passed.
TO amend section 2092 of the code,
in relation to administrators and exec
utoTs' power to make deeds in certain
cases, was Indefinitely postponed.
To amend section 1884 Of the code,
in reference to mechanics lien, passed.
To authorize the governor to appoint
a justice Of the peace in Marion coun-
ty, passed.
The act to regulate the carrying of
concealed weapons, was indefinitely
postponed.
In relation to the rate Of interest in
this State, tabled subject to call.
To incorporate the Memphis & Pen
sacola railroad, passed.
To repeal the act in regard to the
granting of free passes on railroads,
passed, after spirited discussion, by a
vote OF 81 ayes to 81 nays.
TO amend the act to egulate freight
and passenger rates, was tabled sub
ject to call.
To incorporate the town OF Harri-
son, passed.
For the relief Of II. L. Thompson,
passed.
Act for the relief of certain physi-
clans, passed.
The house was occupied large por-
ton of the Gay in the discussion Of the
repeal of the bill prohibiting railroads
issuing tree passes to public officials.
SENATE.
Bills introduced and referred:
10 repeal an act to prohibit courtesy
Of free passes to officers of this State;
to amend the act prohibiting the sale
of Intoxicating liquors within FIVE
miles Of the University Of Mississippi;
to incorporate the town of
Sturges; for the relief of p. V.
Lester; TO authorize the Submission of
the question of prohibiting traffic in
intoxicating liquors to the qualified
electors of the several counties of the
State, in which the traffic is now au-
thorized by law; to create an additional
justice Of the peace in the fourth su-
pervisors district in Washington
county; for the relief of the estate of
David McCleary, deceased; to repeal
the authority Of the board of levee
commissioners to issue $500,000 of its
bonds and to authorize it to issue $780,
600 Of its bonds: to authorize boards
of supervisors OF the several counties
Of this State to create magistrate dis
tricts; in relation to sureties on official
bonds.