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A FASCINATING SUBJECT.
A Kentucixian Who Proposes Thorough In
vestigatiOn of the War.

A Kentuckian Who Proposes a Thorough In
vestigation of the War.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Jan. A-Representative Rob-
ertson, of Kentucky, who has been honored with
the Craftsmanship of the committee on expendi-
lures of the War Department, says that he in
tends to remove the stigma which has attached
to that committee in the past. Heretofore the
room occupied by this body has been looked
upon as the bar-room of Congress. In it were
several grades of Kentucky whisky and plenti-
full supply Of decanters, tumblers and ice-water
The craftsmanship has been held by a Kentucky
man for twenty years. and the appointment of
Mr.. Robertson was In the regular line of suc-.
cession. This red-headed gentleman, who is the;
wiseacre of country schoolmaster Of twenty
years ago, says that he proposes to invests.
gate the expenditures Of the War Department.
for the past twenty-five years. He will undoubt-,
edly take particular interest in knowing what
became of the money appropriated for the uso
of the War Department during the first five
years of the twenty five There is something
extremely fascinating to Southern members i15
this branch of the investigation, and, as Mr..
Robertson puts it, this is the first time since thoa
war when the books OF the War Department.
have been opened to the inspection OF the,
Democracy. He expects to turn up, therefore,
some wonderfully absorbing items which viii ba
read with the greatest interest by the people az
large, and the people of the South in particularly
The researches of this great statesman OF hen~>
tucky may prove Of value as throwing soma
additional light upon the conduct of the waxA
and as there are others besides Democrats M
Congress who are anxious to gain information a.
TO the cost Of the late unpeasantness. Mr. hekasl
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ADMISSION OF DAKOTA.

The Efficient Work Judge Moody Is Doing
in Behalf of His Constituents.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-Judge Moody, one of
the new senators elected from Dakota, has cre-
ated very favorable impression among the
Democratic members of the Territorial commit
tee. A few days ago these gentlemen were dis
posed to sneer at the so-called Dakota lobby, and
expressions of contempt for the people of the
Territory were heard on all hands. Judge Moody
came and talked to the members as one gentle
man to another and had none of the ordinary
airs of the lobby about him. He has gained ia
vor daily, and one of the very members who
few days ago was loudest in denunciation of
the Dakota scheme as he called it.
said to your correspondent to-day: II have
changed my mind on the Dakota subject; and
while believe that it is not good Democratic
policy to admit the southern half of the Terri
tory at present, am still of opinion that if
Judge Moody is a sample there are men in the
Territory fully equal in every respect to hun
dreds of men who sit in Congress year after
year, and l think that justice demands the ad
mission of this important community as State
AS you know, however, justice does not always
enter into the deliberations of members of Con-
gress. There are political grounds to consider,
and the question will probably hinge upon the
effect of the admission Of Dakota upon the next
presidential election which will make it exceed
ingly uncertain whether or not the Dakota d.
vision and admission bill could pass the House,
even if it should receive a favorable report at
our hands. At present am disposed TO vote for
what think right in this matter, and that is the
admission of South Dakota into the Union of
States; but what my position will be when /
shall have heard the arguments of my colleagues
on the committee is question which cannot
at present answer"
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THE LABOR QUESTION.
Working Men Can Be Best Served by judi
cious Handling of the Tariff.

ciOus Handling of the Tariff
Special to the Indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, Jan. IA New York member
who has taken great deal of interest in all
questions pertaining to labor and its organiza-
ton said to-day, in discussing the personnel of the
committee on labor in the Houses II cannot see
that this committee is likely to report any bill
that will prove of great benefit to the labor CONF
munity, and doubt if the time has arrived for
the enactment of legislation on this particular
subject in Congress. 1t seems to me that the
labor organizations of the country can be best
served by iudicious dealing with tariff bill
and the currency question If we give our
laborers plenty of work to do and pay them in
good money it will be far mere beneficial
to them than any direct act in their
behalf which Congress could possibly pass.
But, unfortunately. the men who compose the
labor committee to-day cannot see the situation
in this light, and while they may give considera-
ton to some of the various bills which have
already been introduced and referred to them, it
is unlikely that measures other than those advo-
Gated by demagogues will be reported to the
House for action
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MIR. Gladstone's Tactics.

LoEix,N, Jan. 1.-THE Daily Telegraph says:
''rhe government will Introduce a bill in Parlia
ment abolishing the Office of viceroy of ireland.
1t is the knowledge of this fact that induces the
Earl of Carnaryon to resign the lord lieutenancy"
Parliament will adjourn tomorrow until
Wednesday. 1t is stated on good authority that
Mr.. Gladstone and his coi.sagues have become
reconclled; that Earls Spencer and Granville, the
Earl of Derby and the Marquis of Harrington
have given their assent to course of tactics
suggested by Mr.. Gladstone, and that he will
take the first chance to overthrow the Conserva-
tive government"
The Daily News says the Irish leaders will
probably support Mr.. Gladstone through thick
and thin.
The Daily News says that there are rumors
that the government medtates a coup d etat in
Ireland, and that among the changes contem-
plated is the appointment of General Vscount
Wolseley to the command of the military forces
there.
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Suspension of a California Bank.

BoDIE, CAL, Jan. 14-The following notice
was posted on the Mono County Bank doors this
morning
'aThe Mono County Bank is compelled to sus-
pend, temporarily. Mr.. o. A. Fakes has charge
of the same pending the wish of the creditors"
Upon inquiry it was ascertained that the prin-
cipal cause was that draft made by the bank on
the Anglo California Bank of San Francisco had
been protested. Mr.. Barton, one of the heaviest
stockholders, is expected to arrive here Satur-
day. It is believed he will settle all claims in
full. The last semi-annual statement showed
$43, 900 liabilities, and assets for the same
amount, of which ST. 900 were loaned on its
stocks and bonds.
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EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS.
A Central American City Destroyed-Appeal
ing to a Guardian Saint for Protection.

A Central American City Destroyed-Appeal-
ing to Guardian Saint for Protection.
New YORK, Jan. 14.-Mail advices from Pan
anna of the 18th inst. contain the following:
At o'clock, on the morning of Dec. 1S, the
Spanish city of Amatilla was awakened by fre-
quent shocks of earthquake, which continued
all day, until P. NJ, when a very heavy shock
was felt. and at 5:26 P. M. the heaviest shock
came, throwing down many walls and houses.
People were thrown down, the air was filed
with dust from the fallen houses, shock fol-
lowed shock, and the frightened people
rushed to the large plaza in front of the church
Of San Juan and dragged the image Of the guard
ian saint outside the trembling walls of the
church, and erected temporary shrine in the
midst of the square, before which all prostrated
themselves. One hundred and thirty one shocks
were felt the first day, principally from east to
west, eighty-one of which occurred between
and $50 P. M. The second day was nearly as
bad, and the shocks continued for some days.
Amatilla was destroyed by earthquakes in
1880, which lasted from April 81 to May 3. In
1916 it was overfowed by the rising of the
waters of the lake, and again in October, 1852,
when the water gushed up in the middle Of the
streets. Eight days afterward, when the waters
had subsided, dead fish wero found every
where, the water became unfit to drink,
and many persons died of fevers. Then, again. it
was destroyed by earthquakes in 1862. Lake
Amatilla is supposed to be the crater of an ex-
tinct volcano. An adjacent volcano, until re-
Gently quiet, seems to be seeking new outlet
through hill lying back Of the inactive vocano
Of Pecayo. The volcanoes of Fuego, in Gyatema
and Gazalia. in Salvador, not far away, which
have long served as the safety valves of these
restless regions, seem to have become stopped
up causing much alarm to the people Of Sal
liar occurrence before the great earthquake in
1874
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Washington That Territory has claims for adj
mission TO the Union as q State equal in weight
almost to those presented by Dakota Hereto
fore elections in the Territory have been fought
upon purely local issues. 1t so happened that q
Democratic representative in the person OF Sens
ator Voorhees, son was chosen the last time.
Democrats have argued from this that the Teri
ritory, if admitted as State now could confiS
IDENTIFY be counted upon as being Democratics
But this is a surmise only. The best informed
people hesitate to express an opinion either one
way or the other. Senator Voorhees, object
however, seems plain He hopes by timely
support of the Dakota measure to aid his sons
political chances in Washington Territory Upon.
this ground alone can his action be explained.
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DONEY'S
HOOSierPOet
CIGAR.
SIXTEEN LIVES LOST.
The Schooner Mabel Dillworth and All Her
Crew Given Up for Lost.

GLOUCESTER Mass, Jan. H-The schooner
Mabel Diilworth, has been given up as lost She
sailed Dec. 20, on haddock fishing trip. was
spoken on Christmas day, and has not been since
seen or heard from. She carried sixteen men. as
follows:
John Logagau MASTER married; Joseph Mar
tin, cook, married; James and Arthur Campbell,
buothers; Angus Chisholm, Angus McGinnis,
leaving four small children;) VIM. G. Ruth, John
Young. Patrick Downes. VIM. O'Connor Ed
ward Thorhorne, Michael. Mcdonald, Lewis B.
Babine and Samuel White.
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Fears for a Ships Safety.

New YORK, Jan. 14-There is increased
anxiety for the safety Of the American ship I'm
dsunted, that left this port for Philadelphia last
Saturday The officers of the tug-boat, char
tered at the Delaware breakwater, state that
during the storm she had to cast off and let the
ship, 60 when twelve miles southeast of
Abescome light Since then nothing has been
heard from her. Besides Captain Hamilton and
his family, there wers on board Harry Long, a
Pennsylvania pilot. and ten riggers from New
York. The regular crew had not been shipped.
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He would have been more amazed than he was
at any of the wonderful experiences he had
in tramping around after Don Quixote
The elegant garments in various shades, as
blue, olive, black and drab, couldn't be repro
duced to-day for the original price. Why do
we make this great reductionf Simply be-
cause we would rather clear them out than in
voice them. Thus our convenience is the
public's advantage It is always SO at the
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way They We're Not 1noeulated.

BosroN, JAM 14-The cable statement that
Sullivan and Jacques, of Boston, arrived in Paris
few days ago, and M. Pasteur refused to inoc
ulate Sullivan, as seventy days have elapsed
since he was bitten, may be be better ex-
Charles Jacobs q we'll to-do farmer of
Groton. Sullivan is his hired man. Neither was
actually bitten by the dog, and it is not known
the dog was mad, though a horse that was Bit
ten by it died soon afterward. Saliva from the
dog had come in contact with wounds on both
men, and Jacobs concluded to 60 to Paris for
treatment
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-01-15
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.
An Incident Illustrative of the Desperation
of the Irish Poor.

An Incident Illustrative of the Desperation
of the Irish Poor.
DUBLIN, Jan. 1.-The state of desperation
into which many of the Irish laboring people
have been thrown by long continued priva-
tions was illustrated to-day by an occurrence at
Lismore, County Waterford. The board of
guardians of the Lismore poor were holding their
weekly meeting when crowd of laborers burst
into the room, and in menacing language de-
manded assistance for themselves and their
families They threatened that unless help was
soon forthcoming they would plunder the neigh
boring farms in search of food
Michael Davitt approves the proposition to buy
out; the Irish landlords, and suggests an Anglo
Irish arbitration commission to settle the terms
of the purchase
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necessary to effect loan. The loan, however,
will be smaller than that issued in 1885,"
The Emperor concluded by ascribing the de-
preston in trade to overproduction, which, he
said, it was impossible to prevent by legal meas
ures He announced that bills would be intro
duced for the construction of railroads and
canals, as well as other measures that would be
designed TO develop the German people and pre-
vent the Polish element from pressing Germans
back.
The Emperor delivered his speech in clear,
firm voice. The business portion of the speech
was read by Prince Bismarck
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-01-15
A steamship Wreck Recalled.

VINEYARD, Mass, Jan. 14-A vessels after
house was picked up at Roaring Brooke, on the
71th inst. Two human skeletons. tied together
with rope, were also found. They had, appar.
entity, been in the water long time, and are
thought to be victims Of the steamer City of
Columbus. wrecked on Gay Head two years ago.
A lot of shoes. similar to those taken from the
City OF Columbus at the time it was wrecked,
we're also washed ashore.
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the House Of Commons without having taken
the legal oath. Justice Matthews decided
against Bradlaugh. who appealed to the Court
of Appeals, which sustained the decision, impos
ing penalty of f500. Mr.. Bradlaugh then
servative member of Parliament, to recover the
amount of expense to which he had been put in
the leading proceedings. on the ground that
Newsegate had paid one Clarke f200 to bring
suit against him. In this case Bradlaugh was
victorious Bradlaugh was reelected each year,
and was each time prevented from taking his
seat
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-01-15
A REQUEST that Arouses Suspicion.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 1.-THE Chronicles FL
Paso, Tex, special says: .The Mormons of
Pima, A. T., have requested Governor Zulick to
supply them with arms TO defend themselves
from Apaehes. AS it Is we'll known TO the local
anhabitants that the Mormons have always been
friendly with the Apaches, supplying them with
food and horses, there is considerable comment
created By this request
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-01-15
Pennsylyania A. on. w.

PITTsRURG, Jan. 14-The State Grand Lodge
of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, by a
vote of 313 to Al, decided, tonight, TO go into
lodges in this State and IN West Virginia
icould be reorganized under the direct
control of the Supreme Lodge Of the United
States. Heretofore the lodges Of these two
States have been entirely independent. The
question Of surrendering the charter hac been
under consideration for many months, and
vigorous minority bitterly opposed il.
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-01-15
Even Bavaria Thinks Louis Insane.

LONDON, Jan. 15.-The King CT Bavaria re-
mains in strict seclusion. He will not give
verbal orders, but conveys his instruction in
writing. and his attendants reply in like manner
1t is limited. even in Bavarian court circles, that
his Majesty is insane.
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The American Consul at Samoa.


Washington Special.
Since the reports regarding the seizure of
Samoa by Germany have been reiterated, there
has been some inquiry about the man who rep
resents the United States at Apia, which is the
consular station. The former United States
consul was Or. Canisius. of Chicago. who had
the confidence of his homo government, and also
of the Samoans. When he returned, last Au-
gust, he brought an urgent missive from King
Malietoa to protect him from the Germans.
Much of the business of the islands is controlled
by two Americans, Steinberger and Bartlett.
They have been favored by the King, and it is
thought that the Germans on the island may
have made representations to their government
that the Americans had too much of good thing.
AT any rate, the interests of the United States
are said to be important enough to necessitate q
man of prudence and sagacity to represent it
officially. There are whispers that the present
consul has neither of these qualities.
He is Berthold Greenbaum, and is one
of the vast army of Democrats who came
to Washington after the inauguration of Cleve-
land, prepared to take anything from minister to
England to janitor of the White House cloak
room. By mere chance he got his present job.
Since his arrival at Samoa he has flooded the
State Department with his contributions. and
has written very unanimously concerning every
thing except what he ought to have written
about When Greenbaum was appointed the
station to which he was sent was not so obscure
but it drew ont complaints from those who knew
him that he was unfit to represent the govern
ment of the United States anywhere. Since the
Samoan struggles have become known here, and
inquiry has been made, an apologetic tone is
taken at the State Department, and the excuse
is given that frst-cass diplomatic could hardly
be looked for in sending a consul to the south
seas. All the same there would be much less
uneasness if the present tepth-rate politician
were somewhere else than at Samoa just now.
Gustavus Coward. the former consular agent at
Pago Pago, Samoa, has also been replaced within
a few months by new man.
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THE PRUssIAN DIET.
Emperor William Opens the Session In Per
son-P oints from His Sneech.

son-Points from His Speech.
BERLIN, Jan. 14-Emperor William opened
the Prussian Diet to-day. In his speech his
Majesty said: ~ am grateful for the love and
fidelity of my people, and for the benevolent
sympathy which has been extended to me from
foreign countries. Our foreign relations are
friendly, and support fully our belief that the
peace Of Europe is sure to continue
The Emperor added: ,''The finances Of Prus-
sia are somewhat improved, but it will again be
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-01-15

MUNICH, JAM 14-The King of Bavaria has
forbidden the Cabinet to interfere with his ex-
chequer. The members of the Cabinet will,
therefore, all resign. The debts of the King
amount to Is, 600, 900 marks.
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-01-15
Volcanic Disturbance Near Guayaquil.

GuAYAQUII. Jan. 14-Serious volcanic dis
turbances have occurred within the last few
days There have been, at different places,
showers of earth and ashes, accompanied by loud
rumbling. The real state of the mountain is un-
known, owing to the interruption of the gov
ernment telegraphs. Slight shocks of earth
quake have also been felt.
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Senator voorhees, and Dakota.

Washington Special.
Mr.. Mellette told me, what will surprise not
few, that Senator Voorhees, is TO- speak in be-
half of the measure. Voorhees, has son who
is a delegate in the House from the Territory Of
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-01-15

PARIS, Jan. a. President Grevy has signed
decree granting amnesty to persons convicted
of political ofenses since 1870, and reducing the
sentences of many offenders against the COM
mon law
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Thirty Soldiers Killed.

PAITA JAM IA train conveying military
company was completely wrecked last night at
Valdiva Thirty soldiers, including eleven Off
GERS were killed
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"DLESSINGS LIGHT ON HIM who first
n invented sleepl 1t covers man all over,
thoughts and all, like cloak" sang Sancho
Panza.
If Sancho had seen our twenty-dollar line
of Fancy listers and Overcoats he wouldn't
have said 'cloak" once!
And if he had known we had reduced the
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-01-15
New York's Insurance superintendent.

ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. 1.-The Governor this
morning appointed Robert A. Maxwell Superin-
tendent of Insurance. The Senate confirmed
the nomination at once.
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-01-15

The Accuracy of Recent Reports Denied in
German Official Circles.
BERLIN. Jan. 14.-The accuracy of the news
already published regarding Geruany's seizure
of Samoa is not acknowledged in official circles.
The statement is officially given out to-day that
the German government has no intention Of an
nexing the Samoan islands The incidents re-
ported in the news dispatches are explained, ac-
cording to this statement, as referring to the
measure adopted by the German authorities to
prevent King Malietoa from carrying out his
illegal attempt to withdraw the guarantees he
had given for the protection of German interests
and rights It is positively asserted that moth
ing can have occurred which will in any wise af-
feet the existing treaties between the Samoan
government and Germany, England or America.
Count Won Hetzfeldt, the German ambassador
to London, had an interview to-day with the
Marquis of Salisbury concerning the reported
seizure of Samoa by Germany. The embassa-
dor said he had been instructed by Prince Bis
marck to assure Lord Salisbury that Germany
would neither annex Samoa nor permanently in
terfere with the government of the islands.
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Berlin officials Deny the Accuracy of
the Recently Published Reports,
And the Statement Is Given Out that Ger
many Has Done Nothing that in Any
Way Affects the Existing Treaties.
The City ofAmatilla Destroyed by Earth
quake Shocks Lasting Two Days.

Emperor William Opens the Prussian Diet in
Person-Assassinatio of French Prefect
-Bradlaugh Will Not Be Disturbed.
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WHEN INDICATIONS.

FRIDAY-W Warmer weather, an
cs'edsing cloudiness and local
Sn0Us.