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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-24
FRENCH POLITICS.

The Debate Over FreycInet's Appointment
Hot Talk in the Council of Paris.
PARIS. April 23.-In the Chamber of Deputies,
debate upon Comte Martinprey's Interpolation
egarding the appointing OF civilian to the
War Office, the portfolio of which is held by NJ.
Freycinet The Comte declared that NJ Flou-
quets action in appointing NJ. Freycinet was
revolutionary, and would have dsplorable
effect upon the army.
II. Flouquet replied that under the monarchy
there were as many civil as military War Minis
ters- He claimed that it was revolutionary to
force a general into political agitation. The
government had thought best to secure q man
who was competent to execute their programme.
He reminded the Chamber of the patriotism
military Cabinet under Nj. Gambstta.
NJ. Freyeinet declared that he had not soueht {
the Office, and had only assumed it upon earnest
solicitation. The national defense belonged to
the Republicans, to whom France had been left
nnarmed and mutilated. He knew his duties
patriotism In conclusion, III. Freycinst said
that he reckoned upon receiving the confidence
of the Chamber.
An order of the day expressing confidence in
the appointment of NJ. Freycinet, was then
adopted by vote OF 377 TO 1z5
The municipal council, after violent dis
cussion to-day. adopted an order of the day
censuring the plebiscite scheme and the
Boulangerist campaign, and declaring that the
council was ready TO place itself at the head Of
the peopie ia order to preserve the liberties Of
France. They passed vote of confidence in
had for its object the suppression of the presi-
dency and Senate.
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nuainess Embarrnasrnenta.

PITTsBuRG, Pa, April 23-The firm Of
Schleiter 81 Hess dry goods dealers, on Market
street. was closed to-day, while the assignee. J.
Mcdowell, was having the stock appraised.
The cause OF the assignment could not be
learned, except that it was at the instance of
some Eastern creditors of the firm.
DETROIT. April 23.-The corporation doing a
retail dry goods business at III TO Isl Wood
ward avenue, under IhS name OF Metcah Broth
svs, have given chattel mortgage for $15, 900
90 their stock. TO secure the Peoples Savings
Bank for money loaned at various times This
conditional transfer Of property as collateral
covers Al OF the immsnse stock of goods, fix
lures, the electric-light plant and other minor
personal property Of the Arm. Backwardness of
the spring has prevented the firm realizing on
LaSlr STOCK as speedily as was expected but
they hope by means of the morteaee to tide
over the temporary embarrassment encount-
cred The hrm OF Meteaif Brothers q Co. was
lncorporated n october 1885, with a capital
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a Baltimore pefaulter Arrasted-

SPRINGFIELD. Mo-, April 23-A sensational
arrest was made here, yesterdav-that OF Sam
uel Whitney, who for the past two years has
been one Of the most prominent men in this
city. person of large means and one OF the
leading churchmsn in the place. About two
but supplied with large amount Of ready
money. which he said he was desiroas of invest
ipg He had remained here only o few days
when he purchased an interest in the grocery
firm Of Ramsay 81 Co. A short time ago tfring
OF the grocery business, he sold ont his interest
70 his partners. sand bought full partnership in
the real estate and money-loaning firm of Cat
lin q Co. While with Ramsay g. Co. Whitney
Joined the Baptist Church, and was q regular at
tendant at tne services. besides giving literally
TO the support OF the minister. His upright life
soon caused him to be regarded as one OF the
best citizens OF the place, and his wealth gave
him such an influence in money circles
that he was considered one OF the leading men
In the city. He a bachelor when he ar
prominent society young lady. and q few months
ago he became engaged to her. short time
ago Marshal Barrett received letter from the
police department. of Baltimore, saying that
they were looking for VIM. SpureRon, formerly
a confidential clerk in g private banking-house
In that city, who had smbezzlsd large sum of
money and fed, leaving his wife and three chill
found of the defaulter but at last the detectives
ascertained that he had gone West, and, by care.
fully following up the clew, they finally located
him in Springfield, in the person OF Whitney.
Marshal Barrett, after some correspondence,
satihed himself that Whitney was really the de-
faulting Baltimore clerk, and arrested him.
Whitney refused to talk about his case further
all right, and was about t. ,,tart for Baltimore
when arrested
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SAN FRANCISCO. April 23.-Captain Burns, q
deputy United, States marshal, who has re-
turned from Arizona where he went to hunt
down the Stein Pass train robbers. reports that
thsy were burned out and shot down by Sheriff
Paul aud some Mexican soldiers. The robbers
started from Chihuahua for STEMS Pass, four
hundred miles away, and after robbing the
train, were returning when Paul intercepted
them on American soil. They took refuge in
a Mexican adobe. After shooting through the
heart Mexican sergeant who tried TO force his
way into the house, the alcalde ordered the rob-
bers to be killed, and as the adobe was full of
women and children, tunnel was dug under
the house and they were rescued. AS they fled
robber fired on them AID wounded
woman. Tho alcalde then fired
the roof of the adobe. When
the fire became hot the desperadoas attempted
co make break for liberty. Larry Sheehan
appeared at door and was riddled with bullets.
The soldiers kept up their fire through the door,
and killed Hart, whose body was found after
ward in the building. johnson had the alterna-
tive of being roasted shot, and preferred the
latter. He suddenly drew open The door and
rushed out, with n revolver In each hand to be
met with yolley from the sheriff and his
guards. johnson fell upon his face, but raised
himself on his elbows and fred bota pistols In
an instant he was rIddled with bullets Sheriff
Paul searched Johnson's body, and found 5000
and some jewelry that had been talzen from the
express car. When he got 20 Harts body he
found poor picking The soldiers had got there
first
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Mrs. Talcott,s Reauests.

CHICAGO, April 23.-The will of the late Mrs.
Mary Fl. Taleott, who was known throughout
the country for her boundless charity. and who
died April Ii, was probated to-day. Mrs. Tall
cott left an estate valued by the executor at
1856, 900, the bulk of which 10 bequeathed to
relatives. The following charitable bequests
are made: To the Home for Incurables, $40, 600;
the Humane Society, Sc, 600; to the Illinois In
dustrial School for Girls Sc. 000 The estate is
not larger account of the fact that just before
Mrs Taleotts death she destroyed whole box
fui of notes which represented loans of from
who received the money as loans The will
admitted to probate is said to be the seventh
since Mr.. Talcott died. The others contained
more public bequests, but as time rolled on Mrs.
Taloott dispensed this charity herself.
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CHICAGO. April % Chung Sing Chinaman,
was received into membership in the Emmanuel
Baptist Church. last evening. The building was
crowded with fashionable congregation, and
Rev. Geo. @. Lorimer had just PREACHED SER
mon specially prepared for the occasion TakiDg &
him by the hand, DIR. Lorimer said: "On con-
fsssion of your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ
baptize, you. Chung Sing in the name of the
Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost
While saying the words, the preacher bent
dc-n the form OF the candidate until he was
totally immersed in the water, and as be came
up the choir sang, "All hail the power Of Jesus
name" while the congregation dispersed. Chung
the Baptist denomination in Chicago. The
Methodists number several Mongclians among
their members. and one belongs TO the Presby
terian Church Two years ago Chung Sing
Joined the Wabash-avenua Chinese Sunday
school. There he was converted to Christianity,
and his baptism Last night was the result
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Losses by Fire.
Id;an@-o1;. ro,-zok

MARION, Ind, April 23-At / o'clock this
morning three buildings on Third street, owned
by John Sohn. w. j. Sizemore and H. S. Mark,
one occupied by w. c. Berry as a saloon, an
other by Sizemore as barber shop, and by J.
q. Smith & Co. as a shoe store, were destroyed
by fire. Tbs total loss is estimated at from
$12, 900 to $15, 900. with insurance, $1,000 on
buildings and contents, divided among ten COM
panies.
CHICAGO. April 23-Fire at the Union Stock
yard to-day destroyed Eve barns, valued at
So, 600 each. and the loss their contents will
be about $50 000 The corn-cribs make an addi-
tional loss for the company of about S25, OOO
The Office and platform of John Brenneck's rem
dering establishment was also damaged to the
extent of $5, 600. The Union Stockyards and
Transit Company say the insurance on the
burned property will amount TO over 800, 900.
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Commander Rea at 81. Louis,

ST. LOUIS, April 23.-Gen. John P. Rea of
Minneapolis cemmander-in-chisf OF the Grand
Army Of the Republic, arrived in this city this
morning. He was met by q committee from
Frank p. Blair Post and escorted TO the Southern
Hotel, " here he visited later by many
comrades. The comrades of Frank p Blair
Post called on him in body and invited him to
visit their headquarters this evening. He was
escorted around the city by number OF promi-
nent Grand Army men. and viii leave here in
the morning for Nashville. Tenn. In an inter-
view today he said the organization had added
Il, 900 men in the last quarter. Missouri had
added the most names, while Kentucky had the
largest per cent. of increase.
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General Boularger for the object of it's demon
stration would be likely TO have matters nearly
their own way, so far as the police are con-
cerned. In an interview to-day, Felix Pyat, the
veteran Socialist and new Deputy from Mar
settles. declared that he agreed with the
Boulangerists in demanding revision of
the Constitution, but said that be did not
agree with them as 70 the manner in which they
wished to strengthen the presidential powers.
which closely bordered upon dictatorship. II
would abolish said he, 'sthe desire to return to
the Constitution of the first Republic. With a
single Chamber the presidency means q limited
monarchy" NJ. Pyat said that he abhorred the
psebiscite, because il did express the will of
the people. He concluded the interview by say
ing that it was notorious that General Boulan-
ger aimed st supreme power.
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Where the Boulanger Funds Como 'FRONT.'
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
LONDON. April pa report is going the
rounds now that number of New York bankers
who became piqued at the success their Jewish
rivals were having in the dealings with the
French government and at the exclusive priv
leges apparently enjoyed by the Hebrew
brokers' launched the Boulanger project and
pitted it against the republic in the hope of OBJ
tanning these advantages for their own
benefit. This is the latest story regarding
the source of funds for the Bouanger campaign.
ant it further recites that Cornte Dillon, for
merly managing director of the Commercial Ca
BILE Company, now directs the finances of the
Boulangar combination. France is in direct
danger at present, for all the enemies of the re-
public ara ranged around Boulangsr. whom they
will use as an instrument with which to accom-
plish the destruction they long for.
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Emperor WiIIiam,s win.

BERLIN. April 23.-The National Zsitung
gives the details of the late Emperor Williams
will The Emperor left fortune Of "a, 900, 900
marks Of this sum. ,0O0. 900 marks is bequeathed
to Empress Augusta, and 1000, 600 each to
the Grand Duchess of Baden, the Crown
Prince and Crown Princess and Prince Henry.
Prince Henry also receives estate which was
purchased for him for the sum of ,00G 900 marks
by the late Emperor. A clause which was in
serted in the will in the Emperor's sixtieth year
gives to Emperor Frederick 375, 900 marks, and
to the Grand Duchess of Baden 250, 900 marks
The crown treasury receives 900 marks,
and the remainder 10 absorbed in various be-
uueSts.
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HARTFORD, Conn. April 23.-Ex-Lieutenant.
governor Julius Catlin died at his home in this
city, to-day, in the ninetieth year of his age.
ST. PAUL, April 23-Fritz Schenlz, editor OF
the Rundschau, and noted lecturer and writer
on religious subjects from the standpoint of a
free thinker, died at New Ulm to-day.
NEW YORK, April 23.-Dr. Edward G. Loring,
one Of the most eminent eye and ear specialists
in the country, dropped dead in the street to-
day. He was about forty-seven years old.
VINCENNEs. Ind. April 23.-Will Carleton,
editor Of the Sumner ILL.,, Press, died to-day.
His disease was consumption, and his age thirty
two years. He had been i'll several months
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MODEL
OBITUARY.

Newton II. Malotr, WeH-Known Jurist Of
Southern Indiana.
Special to the Indianapolis JournaH.
VINcENNEs, Ind, April 23.-Judge Newton F.
Malott. who. previous 30 last July. had been
judge without intermission since 1870, died this
morning. About a year ago he was stricken
with paralysis, which incapacitated him for
dnty, though he was still the incumbent of the
office and candidate before the coming Demo
cratic convention for reuomination He was
nifty six years OF age, native of Lawrence
county, Indiana, and graduate of Bloomington
University and Law School. He was a most
exemplary citizen and official The local bar
association met, this afternoon, and passed
appropriate resolutions on his death.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-24
eENERAL FoRErGN NEWS.

The Collapse of the American Exchange
Serious Illness of Mr.. Gillig.
New York w orld Gable Special.
The collapse of the American Exchange has
concentrated in London a great number of
claimants awaiting Gilie's arrival A dispatch
from Liverpool says that Gillig arrived there
completely paralyzed. He was carried to the
Grand Hotel. A London physician has been
sent for. It is thought Gilig may die. Over
two hundred letters and kilograms for Gillg
have come 20 the hotel since his arrival contain
ing every kind of appeal from distressed Ameri-
abroad who had accounts with him. He
has not been able to see any one, and cannot
read any of the messages. Since his arrival at
Liverpoelit has been disclosed that the Exchange
had an interest in the Grand Hotel to the value
of G20 000 This interest has been secured by
the receiver and will now be included in the
assets of the suspended exchange. Gillgs ILL
ness appears to be real, although his brother in
ated in order to stave off direct proceedings.
Since his arrival in Liverpool medical authority
there has certified to the reality of his illness.
and this has put q temporary check to the pro-
ceedings against him.
Queen Victoria and the Austrian Emperor
BERLIN, April 23.-Emperor Francis Joseph,
of Austria in full uniform, accompanied by staff
officers met Queen Victoria at Innsbruck to-
day. The greeting was a cordial one. The
Emperor advanced to the car in which the Queen
was, and the latter rose quietly to greet him.
The Emperor saluted her by kissing her hand.
He then offered the Queen mis- arm and escorted
her to the waiting-room of the station, which
had been elaborately decorated, and where =
dejusner had been prepared A short stop only
was made and the royal party soon procesded
their way.
In Difference to the Queen's wishes, no official
reception will be given her her arrival in
Herlin. Empress Victoria Crown Prince Will
lam, Prince Henry and the Grand Duke of
Baden will receive the Queen on her arrival
Chariottenburg where quarters have been espe-
cia1y prepared for her.
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A Cause of serious uneasiness.

Dp1c44F 20 Eh0 AnGlaHAboIiB JOuEuBL
LONDON, April 23.-Much nneasiness Is felt in
Paris from the unrnistakable evidence that has
been given during the incipient riots of the past
few days, that BoulanGerism has already taken
effect among the police of the city. AS fully
half the force on duty at present side with the
new Deputy and are'r ready to espouse his ideas
and aspirations, the result of n
popular rising in favor OF this
government ia greatly feared. Under the pres-
ent conditions, mob having the elevation Of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-24
WHEN INDICATIONS.
.TUESDAT-Wsrmer, fair weather.
IN THE SPRING.


In the spring the youth is anxious 10 be fashionaby
dressed,
So he has last year repaired and sponged
and pressed.
Thus perceive that in the spring, when buds adorn
the trees.
'Tia in nature to display our idiosynerscies.
boston Courier.
That may be the ''spring style in Boston,
but it isn't here. The spring style in the
Great Natural-gas city"-that is Indianapo-
lis, is for
The young man who is anxious to be fashionably
dressed
To get new WHEN overcoas, and not his old
pressed
He can get one at any price from S. to $50.
notable silk-faced garment for $3.50, and
silk-lined one for $11. AS to styles patterns,
come and see. They are just as represented
or q guarantee of money refunded.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-24
Douh,e murder aua su,c,.aa.

SPRINGFIELD. Mo-, April o. --De3uty United
States Marshal Davis reports horrible double
county a. man named Likins crushed the
heads of his two children. boy and girl, aged
respectively nine and elsven years, with Ak.
then cut his own throat with pocket knife. He
expired IN zen minutes.
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Engineer and Fireman Killea.

PoRTLAND, Ore, April 23.-An east bound
extra freight on the Oregon Railway g. Navi-
gation Company's line struck drove of cattle,
sixteen miles east Of Baker City, today The
engine was overturned and seven cars derailed
Fireman Robert McCreary was caught under
the tender and crushed TO death. Engineer
Geo. kaltinhach was badly mangled ana died
from his INJURIES
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AN ImPoRrANT PAPAL DECREE.

The Pope Reported tn Have Condemned Boy
cotting and the Plan of Campaign.
NEW YORK. April 23.-The Catholic News has
received the following cable dispatch: ''The
Vatican has issued decree condemning boycott.
ing and the plan of campaign The decree dis
tinguishes the National movements from these
revolutionary means. 1t condemns only the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-24
Colored sian sncee..fally Asssrts Hla Rlehts.

CHICAGO, April 23.-Daniel Scales. of Cieve-
land, negro, who by his efforts has
it to-day at the expense of one of Chicago's
Doodle county commissioners, and in addition
indicated the civil rights of colored citizens.
Scales had frequently been guest at the Bre-
WORT House. ia this city, and never suffered
any discrimination account of his color until
one day he patrouized the hotel restaurant
shortly after IL had bean purchased by County
Commissioner WAsserman. Then the walters,
apparently by instructions of the proprietor
ignored Scales 8 presence. and in response to q
demand for the bill of fare handed him one
which had cipher added in pencil to every
price quoted. Scales gave attention to the
pencil marks and found himself charged so
cents instead Of a nickls for a cup of coffee and
as total for his modest meal So 55 Being
threatened with arrest he paid the full amount
and sued for damages Since the suit was fled
WasRerman has been arrested, tried and con-
victed upon charges of robbing the public treas.
ury. The jury gave the negro a verdict to-day
for $25. WAsserman. owing TO his Incarceration
could not be present IN court
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a Case that Banned Phvsiclan.

CLEVELAND. o.. April PA special from
horwAlk. D., says that a. A. FArrar. OF Oleana.
near that place went to sleep on April q and
remained In that condition until Saturday last
when he died. Mr. Farrar was the brother-in-
law OF PoFtmaster Vail. OF Norfolk. Physicians
we're completely bafled By his case.
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MINOR arArrERs.

impeachment Proceedings May Ba Begun
Against Commissioner Coiman.
Special to the Indianapolis Journa
WASHINGTON, April 23.-Wishin the past few
days there have been received at the Capitol
great many petitions from tho rural population
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-05
Their New Beats,

On Saturday the beats of the sani-
tary officers were changed and now
the assignments are as follows:
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The Daily Eight.
LATEST TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Associated Press Dispatches and
Specials Up to the Hour OF
Going to Press.
United States Senate Bills.

WASHINGTON, D. c., June s.
Among the bills passed by the senate
was the following: Appropriating
$l25,OOO for public building at Salt
Lake, Utah; to repeal all presumption
and timber culture laws. The senate
then proceeded to the consideration
of bills on the calendar and passed
among others the following senate
bill: To authorize the Paris, Choctaw
and Little Rock railway to construct
and operate railway, telegraph and
telephone line through the Indian
Territory. The senate bill creating
an additional retired list of the army
for eighty officers now on the active
list but incapacitated for active SER
vice. House bill authorizing president
to appoint, and retire Alfred Pleas
anton with the rank and grade of
colonel, with an amendment reducing
the grade to that of major. House bill
to protect lands belonging to Indians
from unlawful grazing, with amend
ments. Senate bill authorizing the
president to place on retired list with
grade of major, Major General
w. A. Averill. House bill
to enlarge powers and duties of the
department of agriculture, and to
make it an executive department,
having been taken up, amendments
were made by Senators Morgan and
Plumb, against the amendment re-
ported by the committee on agricul-
ture, to strike out the 9Th section of
the bill which transfers the weather
service of the signal service bureau to
the department agriculture, and Platt
moved against the bill.
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PERSONAL,

Mr.. Issy Fork is i'll and off duty at
Half and Bros.
The liquor dealers association
met last night.
Capt. B. l.. Crouch, of Pearsall is at
the Menger.
J. w. Middlebrook, of Columbus, is
at the Menger.
G.. w. Fulton, Jr., of Rockport, is at
the Menger.
A. E. Smith and II. H. Parmelee, of
COrsicana, are at the Maverick.
L. Piaget, of Raymond, is at the
Mohncke.
R. P. Bracht, of New Orleans, is at
the Mahncke.
Miss NJ. Guinard, of Galveston, is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Price, Dwyer
avenue.
Hon. c. Epson and his daughter,
Miss Lee, leave for New York this
evening.
B. Loewinstein and nephew, Joe,
from Rockdale, are at the Mahncke.