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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-26
The Trial OF General shaler.

NEW YORK, Jan. 25 Gen. Alexander Shaler
WIS put on trial to-day on the indictment
charging him with accepting bribe from NJ B.
Wilson in connection with the purchase of sites
for regimental armories in this city, After
jury had been secured Wilson was called to tes-
fify. He had, he said. several conversations
with General Shaler about armory sites, the
frst he could remember being in 1884 Shaler
then said he was looking for sites for the Eighth
and Twenty y-third regiments and it was then
understood between the two according to the
witness, that if the sites that Wilson wanted to
sell were chosen the commissions received by
the witness should be divided by Shaler, If
Ehaler would exert his influence to have Wilson's
sites purchased. Wilson swore that at that
time be knew Shaler had property in New Jersey
sncumbered by mortgages. Accordingly, Will
son told the General that when the property
was sold to the city be would take up the mort
cages on the Generals Jersey property. The
property was sold IN September, 1884, and Will
son purchased the mortgages for 49, 000 and
gave them TO Shaler The commissions of the
witness on this sale were about 81, 500 After
the witness was brought up by the Gibbs com
mittee in these matters he went to General
Shaler, secured the satisfaction papers from him.
and destroyed them 10 get them out of the wav.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-26
THE PRELIMINARIES.

Action of tho Republican Members-The
Democrats Hold a Caucus.
To the Western Associated Press.
COLUMBUS O., JAN 25.-The Republican Sen.
ate convened at 10 A. M, with all members pres
emit and the Democrats absent, as we'll as Clerk
Vallandigham. President Kennedy directed
the reading of the journal of Saturday, after
which nothing was done. for want of quorum.
The President retained the chair, waiting for the
arrival of the Democratic members. 1t is ex-
pected this will be the programme till P. NJ,
the hour to which the Democratic Senate ad-
journed on Friday. good-sized lobby is pres
ent, but everything is quiet and the best Of feel
ing prevails.
There seems to be no definite plan for the
afternoon in the Senate. and nothing is being
done by the Republicans except to "hold the
fort" The President is still in the chair, and
will remain there till 4 P. NJ when the Democrats
come in, and there will. no doubt, at once be
conflict of authority. The majority has agreed
on a general line of action that business shall
be transacted until an understanding is reached
as to the powers and differences between the
Democratic majority and the presiding officer.
The Democrats will probably make an effort to
secure the appointment Of committee to de-
termine these things, while the Republicans and
the President will insist upon the order
of business defined in the minority
report Of the committee on privileges
and elections, which is to proceed at once to the
consideration of the Hamilton county contested
cases in open court The Democrats, by the aid of
the Clerk, and under the rules which have been
adopted. will, in all probability, be enabled to
defeat the programme of the Republicans by de-
claring an adjournment and absentine them
selves. This will destroy quorum. The feel
ing between the factions is more bitter than this
morning. and there will be some demonstrations
of physical character this evening, though the
cooler heads ON both sides are coun-
selling against this, and it is hardly
probable that there will be any disgrace
ful scenes Some Of the Democratic senators
who were out of the city over Sunday have been
arriving on the forenoon trains, and it is be-
lieved they will be all here at noon. The Ham
ilton county Democratic senators, who came in
at that hour, were accompanied by Hon. John
F. Follett and others of that city. caucus
will be held before the hour of convening, and
committee appointed to have charge Of the con-
duct of proceedings for the Democrats in the
Senate. The Republicans also have caucus
announced for the early afternoon, but it is not
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-26
INDIANAPOLIS. TUESDAY MORNING. JANUARY 26.

here for the Irish morning papers give accounts
of q serious riot yesterday morning at the
church in the parish of Fries. The Curtin girls
came to mass without any serious demonstra-
ton. During the service the priest, Mr.. OCon-
nor, read an ordinance from his bishop which
forbade the celebration of church ceremonies
if displays continued to be made against the
Curtin family. Nevertheless, when the congre-
CATION bad been dismissed and the young ladies
came out the entire congregation surrounded
them, hooting and yelling Head Inspector Nc
Dermott was in the church-yard with force of
forty police. He asked the people to disperse.
upon which they became menacing toward the
girls. He then ordered the force to charge. and
they succeeded in dispensing the assemblage, af-
ter which the force escorted the ladies home.
While they were gone. number of women, who
had been unmolested by the police. re-entered
the church. despite the piteous implorings of the
priest and broke up the Curtin family pew and
took the pieces outside to burn, but were pre-
vented from carrying out their designs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-26
THE SILVER QUESTION.
Coinage Of the Dollar Will BE Continued for
at Least Twelve Months.

Coinage of the Dollar Will BE Continued for
at Least Twelve Months.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON Jan. 25-ALother week has
closed without action on the silver question.
There has been a good deal of talk, both in the
House and Senate, during the week. upon this
topic, but thus far nothing has resulted Judge
Payson, of Illinois, than whom there is no better
posted man in the House. says he is confident
that the silver question will not be tackled by
this Congress with any degree of energy. He is
convinced, from what he knows of the situation,
that vote upon the question to day would re-
suit in victory for the silver men by at least
100 majority. The coinage committee Of the
House will undoubtedly report bill for the sus-
pension of the coinage early in the next month,
but the supporters of the measure will not be
strong enough to carry it through either house,
and it may be set down now as a foregone con-
clusion that silver will be coined at the rate OF
not less than two million dollars month for the
next year at least in spite of the efforts of the
administration to bring about action upon this
important subject.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-26
Pig-Iron Statistics of 1888.

PHILADELPHIA, jan. 25.-The American Iron
and Steel Association has received from the man
ufacturers detailed pig-iron statistics for 1885.
The production of all kinds of pig-iron in the
1853, ,613. net, decrease of SO, 744 tons. The
production. classified according to the fuel used.
was as follows: Bituminous, 2,675, 635 TONS an
thracite, 1,454, 800 tons charcoal, 800, s44 tons
The greatest production was in Pennsylvania,
er large producers being Ohio. 353, $685. Illinois.
327, ,977; Alabama. 227. 1885, Virginia, 1853. 763:
Tennessee, 6ll99; New York, 1901 and
Michigan. l. l43, l21. The stocks of unsold pig
iron in the hands of the manufacturers or their
agents at the close of 1885, not reported for the
consumption of those who produced it. was 416,
5l2 net or 81. S86 gross tons, more than half of
which was charcoal pig-iron. The stock state
ment at the close of 1856 is very favorable.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-26

probable they will change the programme which
they have agreed upon. Elk Governor Noyes ar
rived from Cincinnati at noon and 1t is reported
will consult with the Republicans this afternoon
as to any further details.
The Democrats are considering in caucus the
advisability of not going into the Senate Cham
Der at 4P. M, where the Republicans are in ses-
sion the object being not to precipitate any per-
sonal conflict, or, rather, to prevent the same
The majority will probably meet in separate
room at the State house at 4 P. NJ. and approve
the journal One of the number may be desig-
mated to 60 into the Republican Senate with a
resolution for the appointment of committee
to consider the relations between the President
and Senate, and report. This matter is being
considered in the caucus, but may meet with
some opposition, on the ground that some of the
more radical members do not want to extend
thism recognition to the Republicans in the
Senate.
A report comes from the Democratic caucus
that they are considering resolution declaring
vacant the seat Of Mr.. Kemp, Republican, from
the Dayton district, in which the Soldiers
Home is located, and Irregularities in the cleo
ton are alleged. The report is denied by one of
the Democratic members
Governor Foraker is preparing couple Of
messages to send to the Republican Senate.
now in session, in order to recognize that body
officially
The Democratic caucus has decided they will
not hold a separate session. but will enter the
Senate Chamber promptly at p M. The Re-
publicans, still in session, say that unless the
Democrats are on hand promptly at that hour
they will adjourn.
3:10P. M.--The Senate Chamber is becoming
jammed with spectators, as the hour for the
joint convenirg approaches. There is some bad
blood and wild talk, but apparent danger of
personal encounter The parliamentary fight
will likely be one of authority between the Pres
ident and the Clerk. The latter says he will
stand by the majority under the rule.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-26
WHEN INDICATIONS.
TUEsDAY-Fdir, slightly colder
heather.


We make the turn to suit the weather. 1t
you are wise you'll do likewise, and get a
Rubber Coat. A light, pure luster-fnish gar
nent list price So. 25 you may have for $l.35.
We have the same finish on heavier goods for
''hard wear" in both, all styles Of sack, "
"oficer' and 'ulster." But for "style," look
st our dull-fnish seal brown London" with
velvet collar and cemented seams. 1t looks
almost too pretty to wet, but it is just as
pretty after it is wet Come in out of the
vet and examine it, whether you want to buy
r not If you are for "Mackintosh" reversi-
hle we have those also.
And all at prices where none can compete.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-26

MIDDLEBoRouGH Mass, Jan. 25-The resi-
dence OF FL. Wood and his sister Helen across
the Neniasket river, near Wa:erman's Landing
an isolated place. was broken into by two
masked men. Saturday night. Mr.. Wood, who
had not retired, resisted the men. but was
quickly overpowered and bound. The burglars
next dragged Helen from her bed, and, binding
and gagging her, laid her on the floor beside her
brother. They then ransacked the house, obtain
ing about $40 in money, with which they escaped
the head OF each victim and covered them with
bed-clothes. Mr.. Wood managed to free himself
about midnight, and released his sister There is
no clew to the robbers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-26
A Call for Information.

TO the Western Associated Press.
WAsHINaToN. Jan. 25.-In the executive ses-
sion, to-day. Mr. Edmunds, in behalf of the COM
mittee on the judiciary. reported resolution
directing the Attorney general to furnish to the
Senate copies of all papers and documents on
file in his department relating to the administra
ton of the Office of the United States district at
torney for the Douthern district of Alabama.
The resolution was at once agreed to, without
opposition or debate It is understood that
these papers are desired by the committee in
connection with its consideration of the nomina-
tion of John d. Burnett, vice Geo NJ. Basken,
suspended. It is also understood that a request
recently made by the committee 10 the Attor-
ney-general for the papers returned with
statement that the Attorney-general had not
been instructed by the President to furnish
them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-26
A Resolution Asking Information Unanimous
ly Adopted-Wild Rumors and Street
Talk as to What May Be Done.
Indications that Silver Coinage Will Be
Continued at Least One Year.
The Members of the House Favorably Inclined
Toward Pension Legislation-0pposition
to the Pending Reciprocity Treaties.


Important Action by the Senate-A Demand
for Information About Removals.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-Steps were taken by
the Republicans, in the executive session Of the
Senate, this afternoon. which will bring to a
climax the trouble that has been hanging FIRE
between them and the President in regard to re-
movals, without specification of cause, of faith
ful Republicans from Office. A test case was put
forward and resolution was passed, without
opposition. calling for papers at the Department
of Justice in the case of the removal and ap-
pointment of United States district attorney
in Alabama. Whatever the action in this case
may be- it is believed it will be followed in other
cases and if the papers are forthcoming, other
calls will be made of similar nature.
Tonight some very wild and interesting
stories are being circulated about what may
happen if the information called for is refused.
It is stated that the Cabinet officers are to be
summoned before various Senate committees,
questioned minutely as to the nominations. and
II they decline to answer they will, under the
provisions of some law which is quoted, be liable
to be imprisoned one year and fined $1,000
These statements are made with the greatest
gravity, and many people believe them.
The fact that no opposition was offered to the
resolution to-day is accepted by the Republicans
as indicative of the President having instructed
to that effect and that he intends to have the in
formation requested furnished.
A correspondent of the Chicago Times yester-
day telegraphed that paper as follows
IA Democratic senator, who has been con-
suited by an immediate friend of the President
as to the situation with respect to conirmations,
says that the President the day before yester-
day, decided to instruct the Cabinet officers not
to furnish any information as to suspensions,
and thai he does not believe the President will
change his mind. The same senator is confident,
from statements which the Republican senator's
have made to him personally. that the Repub-
licans will not recede from their position; that
they will insist upon the production of the pa
pers; that they will certainly, in cases of refusal
subpoena the Cabinet officers with summons
duces tecum and that it is possible even that the
contest may co so far that the Republicans may
choose to attempt to place tho Cabinet officers in
contempt ia the event that they shall refuse to
produce the papers. They may not 90 as far as
that but they are not likely to confirm any Of
the appointments made in cases of suspension"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-26
Hydrophobia Transmitted.

New BRUNSWICK. Jan. 25.-What is supposed
to have been case of transmission of hydro
phobia has been discovered near this place On
Jan. IA young son of Seward Applegate died
from that disease. Now another son Of Mr..
Applegate shows signs of being attacked by the
same disease, although he was not bitten. 1t is
thought the explanation of the case lies in the
fact that the boy and his brother who died had
been eating candy when the one was attacked by
the disease, and that the surviving brother swal-
lowed some OF the saliva from his brothers
mouth, as both were eating the same piece and
taking turns in sucking it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-26
Five Men Killed in snow-slides.

DENVER. COL. Jan. 25.-The News's Gunnison
special says: I'm a snow-siide that carried away
a cabin yesterday a. the Excelsior mine, in Pow
erty Gulch. near Crested Butte three miners,
named VIM. Alexander, John ST. John and q
Mr. 0oes, were killed The bodies were recov-
cred to day A second slide carried away a cabin
in Crystal Basin. occupied by Robert Garry and
and another man. Both were killed. Slides are
occurring daily. Great anxiety is felt for other
ynipo
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Obitu3rY.
ODiCudrys
Special to the indianapolis Journaf.

Special to the indianapolis Journaf.
MUNcIE Jan. 25.-Mrs. Lillian Mellette, wife
of James Mellette, of New Castle, died at the
home of her husbands brother, Hon. j. E.. Mel
lette. of this city, last night. of consumption.
She was popular young lady. we'll connected,
and leaves hosts of friends to mourn her death
Funeral services will take place at New Castle
on Wednesday afternoon
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-26
Religious Services in Public Schools

PIrrsBuRa, Pa, Jan. 25.-The question of re-
lgous services in the public schools is causing
trouble at CHARTERS borough. and may result in
legal proceedings Recently. Prof. McIlvain. the
principal of the CHARTERS school. suspended eight
pupils, whose parents were Catholics, for refus-
ing to attend devotional exercises. The school
board sustained the action of the principal at a
meeting last week, and now the parents of the
children threaten to test the matter in court
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-26
How an Embezzler Escaped.

NEW YORK, Jan. 25.-The steamship Donau
arrived here to-day. and it was supposed that on
board would be found an embezzler having in
his possession 400, 900 marks. Inquiry on board
the vessel developed the fact that the Donau had
become disabled two days out from Bremen and
putting in at an English port, had transferred
her passengers to the Neckar, which arrived
here week ago,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-26
Three Moro Dodles Recovered.

WHEELING, W. Va, Jan. 25-The bodies of
John johnson, John Beyers and Joseph Guy
were recovered from the Oriel mine at Newburg
to-day. Work is progressing as rapidly as pos
sible but it will be several days before all are
found. This makes eighteen bodies recovered of
the thirty nine in the mine at the time of the ex
plosion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-26
BEAUTIES OF THE BOYCOTT.

Young Women Insulted Because They Testi-
fed Against Their Fathers Murderers.
DUBLIN, Jan. 25.-The boycotting Of the
Misses Curtin for bearing witness against the
moonlighters who murdered their father as
sumes greater proportions. kilograms received
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-26
Origin of q Big Scare.

CHESTER, Jan. 25.-The police authorities
state that they have discovered that tho threats
against the Prince Of Wales which caused 30
much excitement on Friday. had no other foun
dation than the silly talk of we'll known half
witted fellow living in Chester.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-26
Tho Cooouard Divorca case.

ST. Louis, No., Jan. 25.-The divorce case of
Amelia Cooquard against her husband, Louis
Cooquard. well-known and reputed wealthy
stock and money-broker of this city, was con-
cluded this afternoon. The court granted her a
decree and gave her $4,000 and her maiden
name.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-26

ATHLoPHoRos greatly relieved me of dis
treseing attack of rheumatism. After using one
bottle was able to go to work. and / willingly
recommend 1t 70 my friends and the public. o.
Thornton. Chicago Rock Island & Pacific rail
road shops Stuart, Iowa.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-26
Views of Democratic Congressman.

Views of Democratic Congressman.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The Democratic mem
bers Of the Ohio delegation in Congress have be-
gun to view with alarm the situation at Colum-
bus They are much worried over the way rep
resentative members of their party seen, to be
getting into hole, and to night they sent the
following telegram as the result of conference
just held:
Hon. John ONeil, President pro tenn of the Senate,
Columbus, o.:
"On consultation among themselves. and with
the bestinformed parliamentarians of the House.
the Democrats from Ohio are of the unanimous
opinion that the rulings and acts Of the Presi
dent of the Ohio Senate are revolutionary, and
a usurpation of power that ought not to be sub
mitted to.
"A. J. WARNER NJ A. FoRAN,
Nv. d. HILL, BEN. LEFEvRE,
JAS. E. CAMPBELL, w. W. ELLsBURY,
&C. NJ. ANDERSON, sBERIAH WILKINS,
geo w. GEDDEs, JOSEPH H. OUTHwAITE,
GEORGE E. SENEY."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-26
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.
A Jealous Catholic Organ which Is Displeased
with Queen victoria's Speech.

LONDON, Jan. PA dispatch from Rome says
that the Moniteur de Rome, the organ of the
Vatican, expresses annoyance and disgust at the
opposition displayed in the Queens speech to
the sundering of the legislative union between
Great Britain and Ireland. The Moniteur longs
for the time to come when the world shall SEQ
Professionalism entirely extirpated from Ireland.
and Catholicism universally recognized
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-26
The Former Assemble Pursuant to Adjourn
ment, Listen to the Reading of the Jour-
nal, and Await the Democrats.
The Latter Appear at Four O'Clock, and
a Parliamentary Battle Begins,
Which Ends in the Lieutenant- Governor Tear
ing Up Roll -Call-The Democrats De-
part, and Republicans Hold the Fort.
AFTER THE FIGHT.
Tho Belligerent Democrats Cool OFF and Pre-
pare to Offer q Compromise.

Tho Belligerent Democrats Cool OFF and Pre-
pare to Offer q Compromise.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
COLUMBUS, o., Jan. 25-There was intense
excitement during the contest in the Senate,
this afternoon, but the succeeding few hours
cooled the heated blood of those who were in the
chamber, and the Democratic senators are now
talking of effecting compromise. They will
hold another caucus in the morning, 10 formulate
plan. Their present idea is to have a commit
tee of six senator's, equally divided politically, to
hear the testimony in the Hamilton county con-
tests. Their weakening tonight is largely caused
by the fact that gravest charges were this after
noon preferred with Governor Foraker against
the Cincinnati Police Commission. Even if the
Democrats tomorrow agree to effect such a com
promise, the Republicans will not accept it, as
provision for hearing the contests in open SEN
ate have now been made.
The scene in the Senate chamber this afternoon
was disgrace to the State. Democratic thugs
and knockers, with revolvers in their pockets.
were stationed in various parts of the chamber,
ready to join in the riot which they hoped to in
cite. Hundreds of people pres
ent and fully half of these were
roughs. The Democratic senators, as q rule,
regret the disorder. and almost desperate
condition brought about by these revolutionary
tactics. and blame most Of it on Allen O. Myers
and his incendary articles and tough constitu-
ents. Tonight the Republicans are serene and
confident. knowing that the contests from Gin
cinnati must be considered before any other
business can be taken up, as they are special
order, and it the Democrats wish to continue
their work in attempting to prevent the investi
CATION Of fraud. the Republicans are willing to
let them put themselves on record that way.
Lieutenant governor Kennedy is receiving COM
nerve and determination.