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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-25

Bow Cabinet Officer Was Compelled ia
Purchase a Painting He Didn't Want.

Bow Cabinet Officer Was Compelled to
Purchase Painting He Didn't Want.
ashington Special.
heard good story the other day about
Cabinet officers experience with foreign born
artist who came to Washington last year for tha
purpose of painting portraits OF distinguished
people. This artist adopted the usual tactics OF
the visiting members of his profession. He se-
cured first distinguished subject, and from tho
influence of the first sitter he obtained other
orders. His first sitter was very prominent
naval officer. During the course of the summer
he obtained an order from the wife Of rich but
not over-generous member of the Cabinet The
portrait was water-color 1t was deemed sat
isfactory by the sitter and by all the members Of
the family except the distinguished Cabinet Of
fcer. He came into the artists studio one day
and rudely asked which one of the portraits on
the wall was that of his wife, pretending that he
could not discover it. When it was pointed out
to him he said that it did not bear the least re-
semblance to her and that no one in the world
would know without previous information for
whom it was painted He then declined to take
or pay for the picture and left the studio. The
wife of the Cabinet member called on the artist
the next day and apologized for her husbands
action, saying that he would come around all
right in time The artist waited patiently all
summer while the Cabinet officer was away on
his vacation. He even waited several weeks af-
ter his return to this city. Not hearing anything
from him ON the subject of the picture he wrote
him letter the other day in which he said that
the portrait was still in his hands, and that as
the Cabinet officer was of the opinion that no one
could recognize it he was going to dispose of 1t
as an ideal mead unless the family wished to
purchase II. He said he was about to send it to
Richmond frm, who would use it IN the itho-
graph advertisements of new brand of cigar.
cites. He felt it was his duty before selling this
ideal head to give the Cabinet officer an oppor-
tunity of buying it. This letter brought the
Cabinet officer again to the artists studio. The
former was furious and threatened the artist
with terrible punishment for his blackguard let
ter. The artist suggested to him that he knew
of no law he had violated and he was welcome to
do mis- worst The Cabinet official then tried to
tear down the picture and destroy it, but was
checked by the artist A violent scene followed
But the Cabinet minister yielded in the end He
ordered the picture sent to his house. 1t was
sent there but not turned until the cash,
$3.50, was paid 1t now adorns the Cabinet of.
fcial's house and is, doubtless, pointed to with
pride by tho head Of this well-known official
family
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-25
REBUFFED BIZ BISMARCK.

The Chancellor Declines To Be a Party to a
Franco-German Alliance.
PARIS, Oct. A.-Oficial advices received here
from Berlin convey the impression that the Ger
man government has received NJ Herbette's
overtures for a concerted Franco-German anti
English policy in Egypt with coliness ap-
preaching hostility. 1t is reported that, since
M. Herbettes first interview with Count Her
bert Bismarck, the German ambassador at Paris
has communicated TO rmal invitation to France
toi join Germany in partial disarmament.
Premier De Freycinets response was energetic
and firm in the negative but at the same time
he gave the ambassador positive assurance that
France contemplated pacific policy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-25
BLACK AND GARNErr.

A Very Pretty Quarrel Between the Commits
sioner and a Well-Known Physician.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
@WAsHINGToN, Oct "a DR. A. Y. P. Garnett,
a leading Washington physician, received, on
Friday, from Commissioner Black, this letter:
''Your certificate of sickness in the case Of
Miss - is hereby returned to you, as it is not
sufficiently explicit. The rules of this Office re-
quire that physicians shall specify the trouble
with which the patient is afflicted. l have,
therefore, to request that you make new GER
titicate and forward to this Office. accompanied
by this letter, as soon practicable. The cer-
tifcates of physicians are treated in this Office
with the strictest confidence
In a reply, DR.. Garnett among other things,
said
MY first impression, when reading this extra
ordinary and somewhat impertinent edict, was
to return it without comment, but rejecting
that the interest of a large number of innocent
persons may be involved have determined to
give expression to my views of the issue which
you have thus presented. Several years ago this
question of right on the part Of government
department to require certificates of physicians
specifying the disease with which an absent emH
ploye had been affected. came before the
medical association of the District, and,
after free expression of opinion by
its members upon the subject. it was de-
termined that such demand should be
complied with. In all civilized countries the re-
lation between the medical man and his patient
is regarded as a private compact involving the
personal honor Of the former and possessing all
the sanctity implied by an oath--one which no
honorable member of the fraternity could violate
without entailinR upon himself personal dis
grace This question cannot now be determined
by the mere official dictum of u government
functionary, although clothed in the seemingly
arrogant language of requiring that physicians
shall, etc. No medical man in this city, who
possesses proper self-respect and correctly ap-
preciates the dignity and responsibilities of his
profession, will ever demean>hipself so far as to
comply with such a rule. IN the particular
case referred to in your note, / have
already informed you that the party has been
UNDER and is still under, surgical treatment,
which physically untitled her for the perform
of her official duties. In conclusion per-
NIT me to say that as this is a general order or
rule, not alone confined to your Office, under
stand shall avoid the charge of being person
ally offensive to you when express the opinion
that the conception of such rule must have
originated with and emanated from some
disciple of school of moral ethics, which
cannot condescend to recognize"
DR. Garnett was appointed, last year, as one
of the local board to examine pension claimants.
He stands high as physician, and is a promi-
nent Democrat
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-25
WHEN INDICATIONS.
MoNDAY-Rair, colder weather.

IT matters little to us what the
| weather is, trade goes right
- along just the same; like the
restless tide that never tires, each
day brings its throng; each partic
ular phase of weather creates it's
particular demand upon THE
WHEN-the wet day and the dry,
the warm day and the cold-so
vast is our preparation for the ap-
pareling of man or child, that,
though each day in the year should
be unlike any other, we would still
be able to furnish suitable garments
for all changes that might be rung
upon the calendar Somehow, this
fact seems to have leaked out, and
is being talked about.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-25
Gold Discovered in Massachusetts.

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. Oct. 23.-H D. Ward who
has been prospecting for gold, silver, copper and
sulphur about North Adams for years, and who
started exploration in the place where sulphur,
gold and copper are now being mined success
miles from here, on Loves farm, at the foot of
Grey Lock mountain, near a mine worked by the
Quakers seventy years ago. The State Assayer
writes that it nets $5l ton, and Ward has
bought 400 acres of land adjoining. The land
says he followed the Quaker mine on the same
theory on which the famous Comstock lode was
discovered company will be formed imme-
diately.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-25
A Fiendish Crime

KANSAS City, Mo-, Oct 23.-One of the most
barbarious crimes ever perpetrated in this city
was committed last night by colored man
named Cy Latferty He engaged in quarrel
with his wife, knocked her down and beat her
to insenslbility. The 6end then saturated her
clothing with kerosene, set fire to it, and left
her. making his escape by the back door of the
house 1t was several minutes before the neigh
bors discovered the woman's awful condition
When the flames were extnguished her body
was burned to crisp, and she died to-day. The
murderer is still at large Lynching, in case of
his capture, is freely discussed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-25
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.

Mr. Gladstone Badly Crippled by Lack of
Available Funds.
LONDON, Oct 3.-Well-founded reports are
being circulated in the Liberal clubs that Mr..
Gladstone, though not actually IL pecuniary en-
barrassment, is SO strained for funds that his
friends are urging him to apply for the pension
which is allowed to ex-members of the Cabinet
when they become impoverished. He felt the
loss of his yearly salary of $4,000 as Premier
severely. When Mrs Gladstone heard of his
resignation, on the defeat of the home-rule bill,
she expressed her chagrin at the loss of the in
come, saying to friend: 1--WE cannot afford it.
The sale of pamphlets and books adds to our in
come, but this source does not suffice to meet the
drain associated with long-continued public
career. Mr.. Gladstone has had many chances to
make himself rich, but he remains poor and will
die DOOR,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-25
A Strike Quickly Settled.

PEORIA, H., Oct PA short but lively strike
took place here to-day. The drivers of the cars
on the Central City Horse Railway Companys
lines, embracing four out of the FIVE horse rail
way lines in this city having had their stools re-
moved by order of the company, and having
vainly protested against being compelled to
stand up from sixteen to seventeen hours day,
abandoned their cars as fast as they arrived and
by ii o'clock not car on the lines was running
This continued until o'clock this afternoon,
when the company gave in and the drivers re-
sumed work, being greeted with cheers by the
people who lined the sidewalks
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-25
Beaten to Death with a Club.

ST. LOUIS. Oct 24-Last night, at 8 o'clock,
William Smith driver of delivery wagon, in
stantly killed Emil Kaltmeyer at the latter's
home. No. 2506 Palm street. The two men had
quarreed in downtown saloon, but they were
prevented from coming to blows, and Kaltmeyer
Immediately went home. He was followed
thither by Smith, who called him out of doors,
and upon his appearance began to beat him
without warning with heavy club. The first
blow knocked Kaltmeyer senseless, but Smith
was not satisfied with this, and continued his
brutal work until his victim was a corpse. The
murderer was arrested.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-25
Young Woman burned to Death.

LOUISVILLE, Oct 24-Miss Saiie McGrath, a
niece of the noted turfman, Price McGrath, was
burned to death at Lexington, KY, this morn
ing. Her clothing caught fire from crate, and
before the flames could be extinguished she was
horribly burned. and died after five hours of
great suffering. Her sister was also seriously
burned in trying to put out the flames. Miss
McGrath was a Bluegrass belle and one Of the
handsomest ladies in Kentucky.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-25
The Gar Unveils a Monument.

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct 24--The Gar to-day
unveiled memorial of the Russo Turkish war
with great pomp, in the presence of brilliant
gathering Medals of gold and silver were pre-
sented to all concerned. The imperial family
attended banquet given to the troops at the ex.
pense Of the city. An imperial banquet to the
generals was given at the palace Afterwards
the city was illuminated
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-25
Return of Henry Willard.

NEW YORK, Oct. 2A-Among the passengers
who arrived from Europe to-day was Henry vii
lard, formerly president of the Northern Pacific
railroad. He is expected to remain in the city
for some time. He refused to grant an inter
view, but his private secretary said that Mr..
Willard had completed negotiations with Ger
man capitalists to make investments for them in
American securities.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-25
Arrest of a Three-Card Monte swindler

LOUISVILLE, Oct 24-Charles Henderson, q
wellknown sporting man, was arrested here to-
night charged with beating Munson Heddeu, a
farmer, residing near Shelbyville KY, out of
So, 400 at three-card monte. 1t is charged that
Henderson wore disguise at the time. He was
spotted tonight by two countrymen, who held
him up at revolvers' muzzles as he was taking a
drink in a saloon, and accused him of the swim
die. The police captured the whole party. Hen.
derson denies his guilt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-25
Death of Gen. John Rodman.

LOUISVILLE, Oct. A-Gen John Rodman, of
Frankfort, KY, died here to-day of cancer of
the liver, aged sixty-sx. He was twice Attorney
general of the State, and occupied other promi-
nent positions. He was for long time Reporter
of the Court Of Appeals.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-25
Rumored Murder of John @. Mvers

PANAMA, Oct 1.-THE Star aud Herald says:
Reports are in circulation of the murder of Mr.
John G. Myers late of the United States navy,
and there seems to be foundation for them. He
was paymasters clerk for some time on board
the United States steamer lroquois, but he left
the vessel at Callao, and, 1t is said, employed
two guides to conduct him into the
interior, for what purpose is not stated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-25

It was charged that Myers had deserted, and had
with him about 50, COO belonging to members Of
the ships company His friends. however, dis
credit the report of his death, and state that his
desertion of the ship was due to personal causes,
and not to dishonesty; that the men hold his
notes for all the money he has belonging to
them; that he has ample means to pay
them, and that when last heard from, early in
July, he stated that he was on his way home,
and would explain everything in a satisfactory
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-25
Gladstone Attacked by Wasps.

LONDON, Oct. N.-Mr. Gladstone, while fell
ing tree at Hawarden, on Saturday, reused
nest of wasps. They made an attack upon him,
in consequences of which he was unable to attend
church today, as his face was terribly swollen
from the effects Of the insects bites.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-25

A CERTAIN philanthropist in the State of Ohio
buys large quantity Of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
every winter and donates the same to the poor
suffering from coughs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-25

Fall Overcoats paralyze these
fine cool evenings, and we are fur
nishing the garments to do it with
at the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-25
DECLINED WITHOUT THANKS
Complete Failure of M. Herbette's Mis-
sion to Germany's Great Chancellor.

Prince Bismarck Declines to Assist France in
Opposing England's Policy in Egypt, and
Speaks in Very Decided Terms.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-25

AYERS Hair Vigor cleanses and invigorates
the scalp; cures dandruff and itching; an elegant
dressing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-25
Bulgaria Proffers Peace, andIs Contemp-
tuously Snubbed by the Russians.

Rumor that the Gar Has Finally Decided on
Sending Troops to Occupy the Trouble
some ncipaIity-NOtes by Cable.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-25

Record into one periodical. Each has
worked up field of its own, and thousands
of suggestions will be sacrificed. To give
all classes what they desire in one issue
would necessitate making magazine and
would be too expensive. He was opposed
to limiting the great home and foreign mis-
sions to departments i'll paper. Each
need papers of their own. A sharp debate
followed, which occupied the balance of the
afternoon. so many desiring to speak upon
the subject that it was found necessary to
limit the speeches to ten minutes each.
Those in favor of consolidation used the ar
gument that two thirds OF the PreSbyterS
had reported
IN FAVOR OF MERGING
the papers, and claimed that because there
are three separate publications that q pOr-
ton of the people became interested in
the home missions to the exclusion of the
foreign missions and vice versa. DR.. Crosby
Howard pronounced the Record IA useless
publication. DIR. Fleetwood, business
manager of the Foreign Missionary, said
that DR.. Lowrie was opposed to cOnsolda-
ton, claiming it would be as foolish to
abolish state maps of Minnesota because
the state is Incorporated in the map of the
United States. He occupied the next ten
minutes in raising objections to projected
consolidation. One minister created con-
siderable amusement by stating he knew
farmer who claimed that he could control
the sex of chickens to be Matched by carrying
the eggs in straw hat when he wanted
rOosters and in asunbonnet when he wanted
hens. This, he said reminded him of the
theory Of those who thought one publica-
ton would make supporters of the foreign
missions and the other supporters of the
home missions. A standing vote was finally
called for, when the amendment was car
ried by vote of 205 to 100. DR.. Pierson
moved to reconsider, but was declared out
of order and the resolution as amended by
MIR. Hermans was adopted The assembly
then adjourned till evening.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-25
Assembly Notes.

The assembly yesterday by rising vote,
expressed its sympathy with Rev. r. II. Allen
who was bereaved of his wife Mrs. Mary E.
Allen, March 3. This lamented lady was one
of the best organizers in the country. of
and work among the freedmen.
This evening there will be reunion Of the
former students of Jefferson and Washington
college at the West hotel. There are about
fifty Of the alumni of this venerable insti-
tuition, the Oldest college west of the Allie
ghenies.
The Presbyterians dc not recognize the lib
eral clergymen as brothers, and in making
out the list of pulpit assignments the local
committee ignored completely the liberal
churches. The liberals of the city look upon
this move as an open insult.
This afternoon, from las to o'clock,
Freedmen and Poor Whites of the South
will be the subject for discussion. The
colored brethren who spoke last evening will
be present.
Niagara Falls will probably be the place
where the assembly will be held in 1887.
Denver and Omaha want it also and will
struggle to get it.
Rev. DR.. John Hall of New York. will ar
rive to-day. His son, Rev. j. Hall, is men,
Der OF the assembly and is now present.
The question of giving aid to colleges will
be discussed in the afternoon. DIR. Crosby
will speak on the subject.
This morning the board Of home missions
will report, as will also the committee on the
same work.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-25
MINNEAPOLIS EVENTS.
A Doctor, Husband and Wife and a
Revolver Figure in Peculiar
Proceedings.
Important Matters Considered by the
Board of Trade--An Arrest For hide
cent Exposure.
A Proposition to Bond the Eighth
Ward For the Purpose of Inn
provement.
The Reunion of the Ninth Minnesota
Volunteers to Occur on
June 8.
THREATENED BLo0DsHED.
Two Arrests Result from an Inter
estius Family Row.

Two Arrests Result from an Inter-
esting Family Row.
Yesterday morning John Streeter was al
rested upon warrant, sworn out against
him by his wife, charging him with dis
turDing the peace. The trouble is one of
long standing, dating back to Il year ago,
when the couple separated, Mr.. Streeter
going to Michigan and requesting his wife
to follow. This she refused to do, and
went TO live with her sister at 1911 Wash
ington avenue south. Mr. StYeeter returned
to Minneapolis last Sunday, and i'll the
evening called on his wife and asked her to
live with him again. She refused, and
asked him to leave the house, saying she
was sick. After saying this she left the
room, stepped to the telephone and called
for Dr.. Friedander. who has been treating
her. The doctor arrived in few minutes,
and was entering the house when Mr..
Streeter. it is alleged. rushed at him, drew
a revolver and threatened to kill the doc
tor. DR.. Friedland took the revolver away
from the angry man, and i'll few mo-
mentS left the house. Yesterday morning
Friedlander was arrested BY Detective Hoy
on a warrant sworn out by Mr.. Streeter,
for assault with Il dangerous weapon. He
was arraigned and will be examined Fri
day. He is now under 5000 bail. Mr..
Sueeter was released on his own recogni-
ance and will have a hearing this morning.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-25
BOARD OF TRADE.
misunderstanding Hgalters--Afding the
Bottle WOrks.sGeneral.

Bottle NTOrhs..es eneraI.
Yesterday morning the board of trade,
; following the chamber of commerce, de-
cided it could not, in its corporate capacity.
assist in entertaining the train dispatchers'
: convention. but resolved to do, individually,
all that was possible. The name of George
w. Merchant was suggested as financial
solicitor OF the board, in place of Nelson
Williams, who is not at present available.
A communication was referred to the
committee on manufactures in relation to
placing Minnesota products on exhibition
at the French permanent exposition at
Lille, France. I. {. Boucher of st. Paul
Is the agent in Minnesota.
The New York board of trade asked this
board to concur i'll two resolutions, one in
dorsing the Commercial Transatlantic
Cable company as having by legitimate
competition reduced cable rates: the second
calling for the issue of 81 and 50 bills,
either greenbacks, national bank notes or
silver certificates, for the convenience Of
F.the public and to do away with the soiled,
| torn bills now in circulation. The matter
was referred to the executive committee.
Gen. Nettleton called the attention of
the board to the South Minneapolis bottle
works as legitimate manufacturing con-
G Germ, worthy of encouragement. With
every prospect of success the concern was
/; hampered by limited capital and the board
was asked to investigate. j. L. James,
: president of the company. was present and
Smade full statement of the situation. and
added that contracts were now offered the
concern sufficient to keep it in operation
/ until the fall trade began, but some aSSur-
ance of assistance must be received before
: the contracts could be accepted. A special
committee of three was appointed to in
vestigate and report to the board, Gen.
Nettleton, j. L. Elwell and j. c. Reno
composing the committee.
President Atwater babe farewell to the
board and last evening went ON a European
trip. At the next meeting, which will be
the last weekly meeting until fall, resolu-
lions will be adopted wishing the judge a
pleasant trip and safe return.