davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-07
Turkish Territorial Losses.

st. Petersburg Novoe vremya
Since the capture of Constantinople in 1853
they had gradually seized the whole of the
Balkan peninsula excepting Montenegro, the
Peloponnesus, the northern shore of the Black
sea and of the Sea Azov. In I'LL the Ottoman
empire possessed more territory in Europe than
any other power except Russia her possessions
extending westward to the Adriatic and the
Danube, and eastward to the Dniester, the
Dnieper, the Don and the Kuban. Thus Bes-
sarabia the Crimea, and other Moneolian re-
gions were under the dominion of the Turks,
whose possessions on the continent of Europe
covered an area of 15 454 square miles. But
from this period the decadence of Turkey COM
menced, and, with the exception of her tenn
porary success against Austria in 1889, she went
on losing territory to such an extent that upon
the eve of the war with Russia she had only
9,456 square miles Of territory, of which 2, 948
were governed by princes, who merely owed her
suzerainty. The Berlin treaty deprived ner of
4558 miles, so that from 100 to 1878 the Otto
man empire lost in Europe 1866 square miles,
out of which 1902 were conquered by Russia,
who has annexed a, 816 square miles. After the
war of 1878 Russia annexed 468 square miles
in Asia Minor and 167 in Europe while Austria
annexed lob Bosnia and the Herzegovina,
and England liza (Cyprusl.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-07
THE FIRE RECORD.
Burning of hree-Thousand-Barrel OIL
Tank-Loss $50, 900.

Burning of q Three-Th0usand-Barrel Oil
Tank-Loss $40, 200.
CLEVELAND, Jan. 6-Shortly after S o'clock
this morning fire broke out in tank No. 13, which
is located near the track of the Nickelplate rail-
road in the enclosure of the Standard Oil works.
An alarm was sent in, and engines 8, 7 and 49,
and truck responded The Standard company
has recently created fire department of its own,
which had several streams playing upon the burn
ing tank when the city department arrived. A
few minutes later sixteen powerful streams were
directed upon the tank and its surroundings.
At $50 a second call was sent in, and
eng engines z, 8 9 and "A We're ~, soon at
which holds 1000 barrels of oil, was only about
two-thirds full, and while the flames were leap
ing from the top hundred feet in the air, pipes
were tapped at the bottom and the work of
transferring the oil to other tanks was begun.
At the same time, to guard against possible con-
tinRencies, a force of men were put to work
erecting an embankment around the fire, the
better to hold the same in check should the tank
explode. This is the situation at 10 o'clock.
The engines are ali at work, and everything
the fire, which will only cease when the contents
OF the tank are exhausted, and that will not be
for several hours yet 1t is impossible at this
time to give the loss. although it is estimated at
away up IN the thousands. It is thought the
fire caught from a spark from a locomotive on
the Nickel-plate road, as train passed few
minutes before the fire was discovered
At IL O'Clock the situation remains unchanged
The efforts of the fire department are directed
mainly to the protection of surrounding proper.
ty, and the oil is being exhausted from the burn
ing tank as rapidly as possible 1t is now
thought that the middle of the afternoon will be
reached before the fire is out The management
state that they will be unable to fix the loss for
several hours yet.
The fire burned until 430 this afternoon, when
il was overcome by the fremen. The loss will
reach 500 O00
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-07
SILVER IN GERMANY.
Agitation in Favor of a Bimetallic Standard
The Agriculturists Alarmed.


Agitation in Favor Of a Bimetallic Standard
The Agriculturists Alarmed.
LONDON, Jan. 6-The agitation in favor of
bimetallic standard of currency in Germany has
attained great proportions A committee of the
German Farmers Congress has already handed
to Chancellor Bismarck and the Reichstag 200
petitions from farmers and peasants unions. de-
manding the restoration of silver. The language
of the petitioners is as strong as could be used
by Congressman Bland or Senator Allison. They
protest against the charge that bimetallsm
means injustice to creditors and they declare
that, on the other hand the enforcement
of the monometalllc gold etand-
ard is grossly unjust to debtors,
because it makes money dear. Customs duties
on grain will not they declare, suffice to save
German agriculture, which is threatened with
ruin poless it is rescued by silver. The petitions
soemnly avow that Germany cannot afford to
wait upon England in the matter, but must act
with bimetalic States only, and that silver must
be restored. Prince Bismarck has been much
impressed by the extent of the demonstration in
favor OF silver and is anxiously considering his
action The farmers declare that any damage
which can possibly be done to commerce or the
banks by a return to the double standard would
be very trivial in comparison to the absolute
ruin which is menacing German agriculture
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-07
THE IRISH QUESTION.
The English Liberals Continue to Make Un-
official Overtures to Parnell

The English Liberals Continue to Make Un-
official Overtures to Parnell.
LONDON JAM GA number of unofficial Lib
eral members of Parliament have been making
overtures to the parnellites for the cooperation
of the latter in raising a question as to home
rule during the debate on the address in
reply to the Queens speech. Mr.. Parnell
declines to reply to the Liberal overtures, unless
they are accompanied by an express agreement
to grant Ireland home rule. If the Queens
speech refers to Ireland the Parnellites will
await the governments proposals.
Mr.. Gladstone's circular to the Liberal mem
bers of Parliament requests them to attend the
preliminary meeting, on the 18th inst before
the formal opening of Parliament on the 21st
Mr.. Redmond, NJ. p. addressed National
League meeting at Remington to-day. He
said that Ireland wanted q home Parliament
to regulate internal affair." while the Par
lament at Westminster dealt with
questions affecting the empire. There was
middle course between separation and centraiza-
ton He objects to accepting scheme Of county
government because, as English politicians fore.
saw, the energy now devoted to obtaining home
rule would be spent in disputes concerning
county boards.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-07

A just Demand Which Will Probably Never
BE Paid.

just Demand Which Will Probably Never
BE Paid.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON. Jan. GA somewhat celebrated
claimant of ante-bellum days died in New York
last week, and, as he leaves no heir, his claim
will probably not be pushed This gentleman's
name was George P. Beschor, and his claim was
for the destruction of his property by United
States gunboat during Buchanan's administra-
tion. At that time United States war vessel
sailed into a Nicaraguan harbor to punish the
inhabitants for insulting Americans. Beschor
was consul there for the German free cities of
Lubbock, Frankfort, Hamburg and Bremen
The Americans were unfamiliar with his flag,
and fired at his house until it was com
pletely demolished. He lost all he had, in
cluding valuable stock of merchandise.
His just claim against this country was made at
about the outbreak of the war. and, in conse-
quence, was never attended to- Beschor, unlike
the more modern claimants, did not hang about
Washington, but went back to Central America,
where he again made successful business ven
ture. He was an exceedingly intelligent man,
and did great deal for the southern republics
He returned to the United States only a few
weeks ago. and was preparing for a visit to the
capital to press his claim, when he suddenly
died
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-07
McNiers Alleged Accomplice.

LOWELL, Jan. 6.--State detectives arrested. at
Rutland Vt yesterday, a young man named
Charles a. Veo. for completely with McNel. the
absconding president Of the Lancaster National
Bank. and have brought him back The com
plant was sworn out in the District Court here
charging Veo with the larceny of some $40 600
in currency and securities. 1t is reported here
that Veo accompanied McNiel, and that he has
been closeted with the directors at Clinton. II
is said that McNiel was in Canada before any-
thing wrong was discovered, and that the $50
600 in securities which he took, are only worth
10 per cent. of their face value; that the assets
OF the bank yet exceed its liabilities, and that
McNiel took STAG, 600 in cash.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-07
General and Personal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON. Jan. GA committee Of the
Grand Army Of the Republic of this District
waited upon Senator Logan to-day. in the inter
est of the confirmation of Col John S. Williams.
of Lafayette, to be Third Auditor of the Treas
ury.
Colonel Mccullough, of Ripley county. en-
tered upon position in the House today.
Senator Voorhees, has recommended the estab-
lishment of board Of medical examiners at
Clay City, to consist of Drs s. II. Berns and s,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-07

and books off the table. and tried to get at the
officers and station-keeper. He finally showed
proof Of his belonging, to foreign legation, and
was told that he could CO. With difficulty he
this Del Campo mas been on a number of tears
and fights. and has frequently figured conspicu-
ously in the daily papers. His latest exploit
took place at a low variety theater, few nights
ago. when someone blacked his eye and tore his
clothes, and then kicked him into the street liz
the Chilian Minister continues to overlook these
things, Secretary Bayard should request the
Chllian government TO take some action.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-07
The Region About Mandalay Swarming with
Rebels Under the Leadership of Two of
the Native Princes Of the Country.
English Liberals Continue to Make Un-
authorized 0vertures to Parnell.
Agitation in Germany in Favor Of BIZ
metallic Money Standard-Prince Alexan-
der Seeks Reconciliation with the Gar.
THE BRITISH IN BURMAH.
The Country Swarming with Rebels and
MandaIay Threatened.

The Country Swarming with Rebels and
Mandalay Threatened.
LONDON Jan. 6-The Times correspondent at
Mandalay telegraphs that TO- 900 rebels are scour-
ing the country within radius of twenty miles
of the capital, and that they threaten to attack
the town. Fears of an emeute are felt,
owing to the great reduction OF the
British force at Mandalay by the withdrawal of
troops for the expedition to Bhamo Prince
Alompra is at the head of the rebel force. He
has ministers, issues DEGREES, collects taxes and
claims to be King of Bprmah.
Prince Htietsin, another pretender to the Bur
mese throne. has body of troops northeast of
Mandalay, another body nearly west, and third
body southeast of the city. Both Htietsin and
Alompra are gathering strength.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-07
A Blow at Don Carlos.

Madrid, Jan. Ga manifesto which the
Spanish bishops submitted to the Pope on the
death of King Alfonso has been approved by the
Pope and will be published forthwith. It says
1--WE would strongly impress upon you that,
although politics are based upon religion, you
must not engage in politics. Provided faith in
Catholic principles is respected, all forms of gov
ernment are admissible" This is considered
fatal blow to the pretensions of the Carlists,
who. it is claimed, use religion as cloak for the
advance of despotsm.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-07
An Outbreak of Irish Patriotism.

cpeCIaI 10 the INuIdndDOIIH JOurnas.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-Members of Congress
have been busy during the past few days writing
letters to the Irish World, of New York, giving
their views upon the proposal to grant home
rule to Ireland. This unwonted interest in the
Irish cause is the result of autographed letter
recently received by each member from Editor
Ford, asking for opinions. A letter from such q
source naturally called for very speedy answer,
and members have in consequence, been actively
engaged in brushing the cobwebs from their Irish
patriotism, and few columns of pure states
manship for Ireland may be looked for from the
American legislators
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-07
MINOR MATTERS.

Soaring Ambition of Young Man who
Started as Private Secretary.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-That ambitious young
statesman Valentine Snyder, who was appoint
ed Deputy Comptroller of the Currency few
days ago, is already aiming at higher game and
has longing to succeed Comptroller Cannon
when that gentleman retires. Snyder came here
as Manning's private secretary, when that gen.
tleman was made Secretary of the Treasury
After few weeks he grew tired of the place,
and was made chief clerk of the Treasurer's
Office. This did not quite suit his fastidious
tastes, and he applied for something better
Manning made made him chief of division.
Then Mr. Langworthy, Deputy Comptroller. re-
signed, and Snyder applied for his place. 1t is
said he was refused the appointment of Assist
ant Treasurer when Bigeow resigned, and now
he yearns for Cannon's. place.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-07

waiting to give battle The British intend to
attempt the occupation Of Dongola. General
Stephenson's column comprises 10000
troops of all arms. There is strong
opposition here to the extension of
operations, and a great disaster to British
arms is feared. The Arabs are in overwhelming
strength. General Stephenson. at last reports.
was crossing the desert. In official quarters
rigid secrecy is preserved relating to the move
ments OF the British troops. Cairo Suakim, and
the entire region occupied by the British are alive
with SPIES
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-07
Wedding in High Life.

BALTIMORE, JAN 6.--Miss Kate B. Davis,
daughter of ex-senator Henry G. Davis, of West
Virginia. was married this afternoon to Lieuten-
ant Robert M. G. Brown, u. S. ~ The cere-
mcny took place at the Hotel Rennert, and was
witnessed by most brilliant gathering. Chester
were Miss Warfeld, of Washington, Miss
Sallie Elkipo, and Miss Grace Davis
sister of the bride. Mr. Walker Blaine
A. G. Oliphant, Lieutenant q Rogers, United
States marshal, and Shelock Swan were the
grsomsmen, and DR.. ]. g. Boyd, Unites States
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-07
Alleged Conspiratorg Arrested.

LONDON, Jan. 6.-Adyices from Warsaw say
that forty persons have been arrested there on a
charge of being implicated in Nihilistic conspira-
cies An unsuccessful attempt was made re-
Gently to murder two police spies. The official
investigation which followed these attempted
assassinations led to the arrests that have just
been made. The majority of the alleged con-
spirators are Russians, and are of good social
rank.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-07
A Bloody Prize-Fieht.

TORONTO, Jan. 6-Eight rounds of fifteen
round fight were fought here tonight by Harry
Gilmore and Paul Pattilo. When time was
called at the conclusion of the eighth round
there was not a spot on Pattilo's face.
shoulders or chest that was not COW
cred with blood. Gilmore had no mark
on his face, but was bleeding from
one ear. and his shoulder blades were colored
bright red. After Pattilo took his seat, George
Fulliames, his second. after conferring with him,
announced his man beaten
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-07
Financial Troubles of Turkev.

LONDON, Jan. GA dispatch to the Daily
News, from Constantinople, says that the
financial difficulties of the Turkish government
are increasing The soldiers are grumblng for
their pay. 1t is proposed to issue paper money.
The dispatch also says that the military council
will instruct the commander on the Greek
frontier to attack the Greeks if they make any
hostile movement
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-07

ROME, Jan. cit is learned on the highest
authority that there is no truth in the alarmist
reports which have been put in circulation re-
garding the health of Pope Leo. So far from
his condition being precarious delicate, as has
been asserted. it is officially announced that his
Holiness is in perfect health.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-07
Entirely satisfied with the Dolphin.

WASHINGTON, Jan. cit is understood that
Secretary Whitrey is entirely satisfied of the
seaworthiness of the Dolphin, as shown in her
recent trial trip. and will formally accept the
vessel as soon as certain preliminaries can be
arranged 1t is not thought necessary to have
another sea trial
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-07

marshal, and Truxton Beale, Of California,
acted as ushers. Among the notable people
present were Senators Camden, Ransom and
Gorman Hon. S. B. Elkins, Mr.. and Mrs. w. P
Collins and Mrs Owen Tappen, of Boston,
General George Crook, and Mr.. aud Mrs. Robert
Garretf
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-07
Miss I'm to Marry Ex-Chief.Instice Terry

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. Cit is announced to-
night that Miss Sarah Hill, the plaintiff
married tomorrow morning at Stockton. CAL.
TO David 8. Terry, ex-Chief justice of the Su-
preme Court Of California, her leading counsel.
Terry is also known as the slayer Of Senator
Broderick in the famous duel between them
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-07
servia's Terms of Peace.

LONDON, Jan. ct is stated that Servia, act.
ing at the instigation of Austria, will refuse to
discuss terms of peace with Bulgaria, except
upon the basis of return to status quo ante
and the non-payment of a war indemnity by
Seryia
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-07
Hurra for Maria, Hurra for the !

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-Eb. Henderson viii
start home tomorrow. to attend the meeting of
the Democratic State central committee. He
still believes he will get an appointment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-07

Gloomy Forebodings to the Outcome Of the
Soudan Campaign.
LONDON. Jan. GA British column has left
Ginniss. on the Nile. in the direction Of
Dongola The army Of the False Prophet is
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-07
Civil Service in the -ouse.

Washington Special.
1t is expected that there will be fight over
the civil-service question. Many of the out
spoken and rampant anti-civl-service men, who
were waiting only for Congress to meet, that
they might attack the reform varmint," have
modified their expressions since the commence
ment of the session. and there is nothing like
the open opposition to the reform there was, but
there are several members who are primed for
the battle, and are waiting for Senator Hamp-
tons bill to come over to the House to give them
an excuse to open fire. There will be some very
sharp things said when the opportunity is offered,
of any action antagonistic to the service getting
through the House 1t does not appear that any
thing like a majority of the Democrats would
favor such course, and the Republicans stand
ready to prevent it,
The Republicans in the House, as a rule, are
very well disposed toward President Cleveland,
and are in favor of giving him fair show. They
will, to a great extent it is said by some who
are in a position to speak for the party favor
liberal appropriations, particularly for the navy
and for coast defenses. They are in favor Of
giving Secretary Whitney all the money he needs
to carry out his plans for building up the navy,
and they say they will not use the argument that
was advanced against them when in power-that
the navy ought to be built, but the present
party can't be trusted to do it.' They will favor
just as liberal appropriations for these purposes
under Whitney as they favored and could not
get under Chandler
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-07

A FEW doses of Red Star Cough Cure always
remove the most troublesome cough.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-07
a statesmanlike Idea of Public Duties.

Washington Special.
A Western congressman called on Speaker
Carlisle and introduced his business by saying
that he understood ne had been placed on a GER
tain committee.
The Speaker said: Eyes. believe you are on
that committee"
''Well, Mr. Speaker, said the member II have
just come here to tell you that do not want to
go upon that committee. It is not the kind of
work care to do, and it will not help me at all
with my constituents What want is some
thing where / can build myself up in my dis
trict. / have got hard fight to make next sum-
mer, and if you do not give me prominent
place some important committee / will be-
downed surer
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-07
SNOW STORMS AND FLOODS.
A Heavy Fall of Snow and Very Low Tenn
perature in Some Portions of the West.

DENVER, COL Jan. Ga storm Of unusual
violence prevails in the mountains. The block
AIDES on the railroads are the@ worst known for
years. The signal officer here says the storm
originated in the Rocky mountains four days
ago. when the first frigid weather began. At
the towns in northern Colorado the thermometer
varied from twenty to thirty degrees below Zero
AT Tennessee Pass above Leadville, the mercury
indicated thirty-three degrees below. This in
tensely cold weather was accompanied by
high winds blowing from the north. The
zero laden winds, blowing east and
striking the warmer atmosphere, caused The
heavy snowfall in Kansas The worst phase of
the storm is the necessarily disastrous effect it
will have upon the cattle interests. It is
thought that the storm will cause high death
rate In southern Colorado, not because of
the snow particularly, but because of the in
tensely cold weather and the high winds
Along the Arkansas valley the herds are drift
ing toward the river and showing unmistakable
evidence of cold and fatigue. In the
mountain valleys where thousands of
cattle were lately driven from the over
stocked ranges of the plains, the storm will
prove to be excessively severe. The larger
portion OF these valleys is out of the reach Of
teiegraphc communication. In the valleys
heard FROM especially in western and northern
Colorado. lying west of the continental divide,
the snow is reported to be unusually deep and
the streams frozen Great loss will undoub btedly
be the result The unparalleled cold weather in
northern New Mexico will cause great damage to
the mammoth herds grazing there. Hundreds of
snow shovelers and dozen plows and all the
locomotives available have left Denver to battle
with the drifts on the railroads. The wide scope
of country lying between the Kansas line and the
base of the mountains escaped with only few
inches of snow.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-05-01
SOUTHERN METHODIST PUBLISHING HOUSE
NASHVILLE, TENN.

oOUl HERN MI HUUiol PUbLlonnu hOOHG
NASHVILLE, TENN.
- S.,,E 4 h,Il assortment Of the better class az
r,rrllaneou, books constantly on hand. Theological
hooks. and suuLay-schoJl soug-books and libraries
spe1H"'y' Christian Advocate.
General organ Of the Methodist Episcopal Church
corIE Twenty pages each week. pure paper Tot
,he old and yoUug Only - a year
Sunday-schoOl Periodicals.
Eight periodicals for Sunday-school teachers aud
scholars: different grades and prices issued weekly,
monthly, and quarterly.
Catalogue Of books and specimens Of Christian
Advocate and Sundoy-school Periodicals sent flee
10 amy address
PriuanE. Address
S. .tc-u Methodist Publishing House,
EASHYILr 3. TENN.