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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17
AMERICAN PORK.
The German Minister Explains why It II
Excluded from His Country.

The German Minister Explains why It Is
Excluded from His Country.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WAsHINGToN, March 16.-Ths German Min
lister, in conversation with your correspondent,
o-day, in regard to the resolutions of Represen-
tative Phelps calling upon the Secretary of State
for information concerning the exclusion of
American pork products from foreign countries.
said: American pork Is not prohibited In Ger
many because it is American pork, but because
it is dangerous article of food. Americans do
not cure and smoke their pork sufficiently, and
it was found that much of it formerly sold in
German markets was spoiled and unwholesoms
in consequence of that fact. This, and the other
fact that trichiniass were found in American
pork, caused our government to prohibit its i'm
portaton. In our country all pork is inspected
and to permit uninspected American pork to be
sold in our markets while requiring inspection
for the home article would be manifestly un-
just. II American pork should be honestly in
spected before expectation. think it would find
no obstacle to entrance to Germany"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17

THE Superior Court, by unanimous opin-
ION, sustained common sense and common
honesty in its Interpretation of the law yes
terday, whereby Democratic Reform County
Treasurer Miller will not be able to take the
money of the taxpayers of indianapolis and
then loan it to them at or 5per cent interest,
as he has been doing since the 1st of January
The Journal never had any doubt of the utter
absurdity of that Interpretation of the law;
at least, if the letter of the stat
ute could possibly bear that construction,
it was q construction at variance with good
sense. and ought not to have been either
asked or accepted by an officer whose impulse
was to do his duty fairly and frankly by the
people who elected him to office. It REQUIRES
somewhat peculiar moral constitution to col.
1ect the city tax and then charge the city o
per cent. for the use Of its own funds after be-
ing paid for ifs collection. Only thor.
ough Democratic reformer could do such q
thing as that. It is peculiarly gratifying that
the decision was pronounced by the Demo
cratic member Of the court Judge Taylor
who has always shown himself to be conscien-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17
Proposed Pension Legislation.

tee on invalid pensions held long session to-
night at which it considered the best plan to in.
crease the rate of pension for the loss Of leg or
arm, and the Ellsoury bill to pension all honor
ably discharged soldiers incapacitated from per-
forming manual labor. The latter bill was
amended SO as to provide that honorably dis
charged soldiers who served ninety days during
the war; and who are or may become disabled
from performing manual labor. unless such dis
ability was occasioned by their own gross care
lessness or vicious habits, shall be entitled to
pension, and in that form was ordered to be re-
ported to the House. The bill to increase the
rate of pension for the loss of an eye was also
ordered to be reported favorably. The other
two measures were laid over for further con-
sideratiou
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17

A CHICAGO woman informs Sam Jones that
she approves of the game Of euchre, and is
teaching her pastor how to play it. An incred-
ulous world will require an access of grace be.
fore it can be made to believe that full fedged
preacher lives in Chicago. or elsewhere, who has
had no experience with the sinful game, and
needs to be taught by members of his congrega-
ton. A pastor who has not Investigated the
mysteries of euchre during or previous to his
theological seminary days, has suffered great
neglect Of education, and is to be regarded with
some suspicion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17

The President wanted him because the position
was one that suited Mr.. Trenholm better than
the Civil service Commissionership; but Mr.
Trenholm hesitated because he did not think the
place as good or as prominent as the one hs
held. 1t was simply cog-wheel in the machin-
cry OF the Treasury. and once there he was hid.
with no chance for making q name or repusa-
ton. AS Civil-service Commissioner he was
continually before the public, and the duties
were pleasant and gave chance for making a
name. Yet there was one thing which tempted
him-the salary of the Comptroller of the Cur
rency was better than that of Ciyil-service Com
missioner. Had the salary of both places been
equal, Mr.. Trenholm would never have serious
" thought of changing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17
PORTER AND GRANT.
General Dent Relates Some Interesting Facts

General Dent Relates Some Interestin. Facts
Attitude of the President
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, March 16.-General Dent, who
is a brother-in-law of General Grant, is in the
city, and called the other day at the panorama
depicting the battle of Bull Run, now on exhi-
bition here. General Dent got in conversation
with Colonel Dufour, the door keeper, and be-
gan talking about Fitx John Porter, the sub
ject being called up by Porter's picture on the
canvas. General Dent said that he was at the
White House when General Porter called to
see General Grant and asked for second court
martial General Grant promised him to ex-
anime the papers in the case file. General
Grant was busy and so he turned the matter
over to General Dent and asked him to go care
fully over it and lay the principal points before
him. General Dent said that he then took up
the case, and after carefully examining the
papers, laid all the principal points before
President Grant. When Gen. Fitz John Por
ter called to hear the Presidents decision Gen.
Dent was present at the interview. II never
heard man SO positive in his convictions" he
said; che had carefully gone over the brief
and was satisfied that the findings OF the
court were correct He turned to General
Porter, and in q tone of sur
prise, said General Porter, you
should never want to have this case
reopened. You should never ask for another
trial. There is too much evidence against YOU
Why. find evidence enough to have warranted
your conviction and execution. You got off re-
markedly easy. Had l been member of that
court. considering the testimony as it appears. l
should have been compelled to vote to order you
shot"
The doorkeeper asked General Dent what he
thought caused General Grant to change his
mind in regard to the case within the last few
years.
''That do not know replied General Dent;
''it has always been a mystery to me-"
Don't you think it WAS the social influence In
New York which was brought to bear in the
case~ asked the doorkeeper.
II can't tell replied General Dent, "but
suppose So"
General Dent told another point which will be
a surprise. He said that people were mistaken
when they thought Cleveland was for Porter.
General Dent said that President Cleveland
would veto the bill. If it passed the Senate, on
the game grounds that President Arthur did
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17

THE Turnbull telephone is the latest 1t
was tested day or two ago, over wire De-
tween New York and Washington, and gave
excellent satisfaction The mechanism of the
instrument differs from that of the Bell in
important particulars and there is said to be
no chance for claim or infringement of pat
ent. Possibly the telephone question which
bothers Indiana now may be settled at last by
nnmnatition
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, March l6-In the House to-
day, Indiana members introduced bills as fol-
lows
By Mr. Ward To pension James Lamkins.
BY Mr.. Kleiner: To pay Azariah L. Whittle-
sey 81 $40 for money and property destroyed by
FIRE while postmaster at Evansville; to pension
Jas Samuels and Theodore McFerson.
By Mr.. Owen To pay Joseph B. Burton, of
Delphi. for service during the late war.
By Dir. Bynum Granting to Eliza G. Hen
bricks, widow of the late Vice-president one
years salary of said Office less the amount paid
to decedent in his lifetime; to remove the charge
of desertion against John Sage; to pension Til
man Bush.
By Mr.. Cobb: To pension Enoch Weathers
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17

A WILMINGToN, DEL, paper. in announcing
the death at that place of Henry B. Courtney,
Of the Diamond Match Company, assures o
skeptical world that the secret of making parlor
matches is now known to but one man, Mr.
Courtneys son. Mr. Courtney's son may think
he has monopoly, but nevertheless matches
will continue to be made in every parlor in the
land where an agreeable young woman can be
found, and the Wilmington man can't help him
self.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17
Miscellaneous Notes.

special TO the Indianapolis JOURNAL
WASHINGTON March 16.-General Browne left
here for his home at Winchester tonight. He
will not return until Mrs Brownies condition
improves.
Postmasters' commissions were to-day issued
for Emmett P. Warehouse, at Courier, and James
Darby at Adams, Ind.
After April l. star mail service from Martins
vile to Cope Ind, will be increased to three
times a week.
The House committee on public lands today
agreed to report favorably upon the bill to re-
peal the presumption. timber culture and desert
land laws
An order was issued from the War Depart
ment to-day retiring Major-gene Pope. 1t is
understood that the nomination of his successor,
and of two brigadier- generals with the conse-
quent promotion, will be made tomorrow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17

WASHINGTON, March 16.-The President gave
dinner tonight to which half of the members
of the Senate were invited. At the table Sena-
tor Salisbury sat on the right of the President
and Senator Logan on his left. The other Sena-
tors present were Mcmillan, johnson. Allison.
Cockrell, Dawes. Conger, Camden, Mcpherson.
Evarts. Hampton, Harrison, Walthal Black.
burn, Fair, Adrich, Payne, Maxey, Cameron,
Beck, Voorhees,, Teller, Butler, Coquitt Dolph,
Chace. Sabin. Kenna Miller, Call, Manderson.
Gray. Jones of Arkansas, Sawyer, Brown, Hale
and Ransom.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17

PENNSYLVANIA appropriates $3.50, 900 yearly
for the support of the soldiers orphans
schools With this limited sum at command
it has been found necessary or at least con-
venient, to feed the orphans on codfsh-soup,
bread and molasses, with dried-apple pie on
Sundays as treat BY careful management,
however, the lessees of the school are enabled
to live high and lay by money.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17
THE c1v1L-sERy1cE COMMISSION.

John III. Oberly Nominated to the Place Reid
by Mr.. Trenholm.
Special to the Indianapolis JournaI.
WASHINGTON, March 16-John H Oberly, of
Illinois, was to-day nominated by the President
to succeed Civil-service Commissioner Trenholm
as member of that board. Although the
nomination sent to the Senate as early as l
o'clock, Oberly, who was busy at his desk in the
Indian School Bureau, remained in ignorance of
the fact until of his clerks read the announce
ment from an evening paper A rumor was in
circulation. several days ago. that tender Of the
place would be made to Oberly, but it could be
traced to no reliable source, and was generally
disbelieved. The President said to-day that no
one had suggested Oberly's name to him, but in
looking around for suitable man, he had de-
ci3ed that Oberly was better qualified for the
place than any of those who had been recon-
mended to him. He said the administrative
ability Oberly has displayed since his
appointment superintendent Of Indian
schools satisfied him that he possesses
the proper qualifications for Civiiservice Com
missioner. There are none of Oberly's friends
who are not as much surprised at the Presidents
action as Oberly himself The President oon
suited nobody in regard to the matter, not even
the members of his Cabinet His acquaintance
with the Illlnols gentleman began shortly after
the presidential election, when Mr.. Oberly vent
to Albany a representative of Chicago news
paper. 1t was open secret in political circles
here that Oberly's appointment as Indian school
superintendent was only temporary affair,
until something better could be provided him;
but his administration of that Office was so
gratifying to the President that he hesitated
about removing him until certain abuses in the
service had been reformed The pay of Civil
service Commissioners is So, 500 per annum, but
Congress will be asked, during the present ses-
sion, to increase this to S., 900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17
Important Public Land Decision.

WASHINGTON, March l6-The Secretary of
the Interior has rendered decision in the or
parte case Of James Brittin. reversing the de-
cision of the Commissioner of the General Land
Office, of Nov IL, 1885, which held that as.
under Sec. 2261 Revised Statutes. a person was
entitled to but one pre- emption right he could
not after perfectlng one presumption right, be
cash entry under Sec 2301 Revised Statutes, as
this would be equivalent to a second exercise Of
the same right In respect to the interests in
volved this decision is regarded by the Land.
Office officials as the most important public land
decision made by the Interior Department in
many years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17
How the President Took It.

Chicago Herald.
About six months ago an accredited leader Of
purpose of holding conference with him. He
told him very plainly what his party expected.
what its disappointments were, how it felt on
this question and that, and what policies would
please it, and whom he asked the President what
walked easily to the window and looking out on
the Potomac stretching away in the distance.
observed: isn't this beautiful viewf"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL.

Car. be found at the following places:
tONDON-American Exchange in Europe, 449
, Strand
PARIs-Anerican Exchange in Paris 35 Boulevard
2 des Capucines.
NEW YORK-St. Nicholas and Windsor Hotels.
CHICAGO-Pa House.
QINCINNATI-J. f. Hawley s. Co., 154 Vine street.
.IOUISyILLE-C T. bearing. northwest corner
Third and jefferson streets.
ST. LoUIs-Union News Company, Union Depot
and Southern Hotel
WASHINGTON. D. C.-Riggs House and Ebbitt
House.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17
A Gratifying Assurance,

National Republican.
Probably there is not a village or q rural school
district in the United States whose inhabitants
are not more or less worried about the liquor
traffic in this city. 1t is fact however, that
the people of Washington are exceptionally tenn
perate-more SO than those of any other Ameri-
can cifv
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17

JOHN KEILY's recovery is reported to be
due to mackerel and ginger ale. Rev. DR..
Leonard, late Prohibition candidate for Gov
ernor of Ohio, was saved by taking toast and
ale at camp meeting and elsewhere Ale is
a great remedial agent for all sorts of poll
Afcians
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17
MINOR MATTERS.

How 1t Came About That MIR. Trenholm Ac-
cepted n Treasury Appointments.
Special to tho Indianapoiis Journal.
WAsHINeToN. March l6.-One of the reasons
for the delay in the appointment of the Comp
troller of the Currency was the evident disin-
clination Of Mr.. Trenholm to accept the place.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17

THE Pan-electric jobber is in tie Cabinet
yet, and will remain there. The President is
determined to stand by his friends, especially
Il they are likely to make million or so.
What kind of scandal would affect this admin
ietrntion9
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17

THEATRICAL managers in Chicago are talking
of abolishing Wednesday and Saturday matt
nees. because, among other reasons, the per-
formers at these entertainments have become
disguised with the flirting that goes on in the
audience. There is degree of richness about
this that only those who have had some oppor-
tunity Of observing the theatrical profession
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17
why state-Houses Are Blunt.

BOBt0n RECORD.
Tie new So, 600, 900 State house at indianapolis
Is found to have very defective plumbing and
the general public finds cause for complaint
When the people are further advanced in civiii-
cation they will understand that state-houses
and city halls are erected only as sort of basis
for ranairs
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17

tious and upright judge. and who, by this opin-
ion, will add to the reputation he already enjoys.
It is said the case win be appealed to the SUI
preme Court; but we have no idea that the
Superior Courts unanimous opinion will be
overruled Treasurer Miller's little grab is
effectually killed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17

JOHN ROACH & Son did not build the Ore
gon. Hence administration organs do not
raise howl about it being run down and sunk
by an ordinary schooner. Democracy is down
on anything American that is not Democratic.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17

LIVING or Dead is the title of the supposed
to-be deceased Hugh Conway's latest serial story
1t looks from this as though he wasn't really sure
about it himself.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17

The President yesterday nominated Mr.
Trenholm to be Comptroller of the Currency,
and Mr. John Fl. Oberly to be his successor as
a member of the Civil-service Board. Mr..
Charles Lyman, formerly chief examiner, was
appointed to succeed the late Dorman B.
Eaton.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17

THE Chicago woman" who was robbed On of
diamonds of great value has secured them
through detective, who declines to say how he
got them. All the same, she got her advertising,
and is doubtless satisfied.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17

THAT death loves shining mark" is true
now if never before. The roll of the dead
for the last six months contains an appalling
number of names Of the Nations most dis
tinguished sons and daughters.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17
Fitzhugh Lee to Succeed Riddieberger.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, March 16.-It is stated that ar
rangements are being made among the Bourbon
politicians of Virginia for Governor Fitzhugh
Lee to succeed Senator Riddleberger. whose
term expires March g. 1880 The campaign made
by General Lee last fall is regarded as Every
cavalry raid through the State The Bourbons
are very arrogant towards Senator Riddleberger,
and can scarcely lpd patience to treat him civ
lily. One of their modes Of Furnishing the two
readjuster Senators is to send freeater to suo-
coed the last one to retire.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17

ATLANTA has sold SIG, 900 in bonds bear
Ing per cent interest at par. This does not
indicate that the city is to be fenced in be-
cause the liquor traffic is fenced out.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17

THE Philadelphia Times wants to know why
the government should raise tea. Better raise
"tp than raise sih."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17

TOMORROW is President Clsvelands birth
day. If he only accumulated wisdom with
age his party brethren would feel more like
wishing him many happy returns.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17
The Nominations.

WASHINGTON, March 16.-The President to-
ate:
William L. Trenholm, of South Carolina now
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17

can fully appreciate. Do the actors and
actresses at the matinees want to monopolize
the pastime that they have SO long taken the
1aad in7
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17

Ex-ATToRNEY- GENERAL BREwsTER'S health
Is such that he was unable to 60 to Washing
ton to attend the burial of his wifes remains
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17

National Republican
Next to suppressed earthquake. the most
solemnly suggestive thing Is tho applause" scat
tered all the way along through leave. to print
speech
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17

Telephone Calls.
Business Office 49,. 23S Editorial Rooms .242
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1886-03-06

Postmaster Glennan of Norfolk.
always kecnly alive to the interests
of tie people, is making determ,
med effort 10 increase the postal
facilities between Norfolk and
points adjacent to that city When
tits known that letters (antl papers)
require two days from Norfolk to
this point-a distance easily travel.
ed in foul hours, it is easy to see
the value of his effort. We are
NOW very close to NorfoIk-and
the fact that under present ar
engagements speedy correspondence
cannot be had with that city makes
it inevitable that the close bust
ness relations so desirable cannot be
had.
We heartily reinforce Norfolk's
energetic and public spirited Post
lnaster-and call upon our repre-
sentative in Congress to give him
whatever aid he may need in this
matter which must inure so much
to the good ot'all our people.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1886-03-06
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