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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-24
By Preparing Decree Empowering Prince
William to Sign Official Documents With
out Procuring Special Authority.
The Emperor's Condition Said to Be Less
Alarming than for Many Months.
Why General Boulanger Temporarily Aban-
doned POlitics-Wilfrid Blunt ReneWs His
Charges Against Secretary Balfour.
FREDERICK AND HIS SON.

The Latter Granted Extraordinary Powers
The Pope's Letter TO the Emperor.
BERLIN, March pa decree authorizing
Crown Prince William TO represent the Emperor
in the transaction Of official business, event of
the Emperor being unable to act for himself,
will shortly be proclaimed throughout the empire.
The decree is dated March Fl. and Is addressed
TO Crown Prince William. It expresses the
wish of the Emperor that the Crown Prince
make himself conversant with affairs of stats by
Immediately taking part therein. In accordance
with the decree the Crown Prince is permitted
to prepare and discharge all state business in
trusted to him by the Emperor. and is en-
powered to afix all necessary signature the
representative of the Emperor, without obtain
ing special authority upon each occasion.
The Prussian Ministers went to Charlotten-
burg at to-day, when the frst Cabinet
Council under the new Emperor was held The
Emperor presided. and the Ministers took the
oath of allegiance to the King of Prussia. A
proclamation granting amnesty to political Of
tenders is being prepared
The Emperor's laryngeal disease is more de-
cidedly less alarming than it has been in many
months before. and this gives rise to hopes that
possibly he may be cured. He passed good
night last night. To-day he walked in the
orangery.
The apartment In which Emperor William
died. which has been sealed I'D since the removal
of the body, opened to-day in the presence
of DR.. Friedberg, Minister of Justice; Count
MISUNDERSTANDING. the court chamberlain,
and Count Perponcher, chief marshal of the
imperial household.
The North German Gazette publishes the
Pope's autograph letter to Emperor Frederick.
The Pope expresses deep sorrow at the death of
Emperor William, from whom, he says. he re-
ceived not few and by means unimportant
proofs of friendly sentiments, and from whom
he was hoping to receive no less important proofs
in the future. He congratulstes Emperor Fred
erick hss accession to the throne of so great
and powerful an empire, and trusts that he will
receive from him the same marks of friendship
as he did from the late Emperor In conclusion,
the Pope gays ''May your Majestyis health be
restored. and may you enjoy long lis for shs
welfare of your subjects. We pray God to grant
this. and we hope that Ha in His goodness will
join us and your Majesty in indissoluble bonds
of love-
1t is reported that the late Emperor,s will is
dated 1870. and that it makes a large bequest to
Prince Henry.
The President of the Upper House of the Diet
announced to day that Emperor Frede rick had
indefinitely postponed his reception of the Presi-
dent and Vice-presidents of that body on account
of the condI ton of his health.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-24
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.

Causes that Led to the Temporary Lowering
of Bouianeer's Political COiors.
Special to the IndianaDolis Journnl.
LONDON, March % 3--The withdrawal of Gen.
Boulanger's candidacy in the several depart
ments where 1t was proposed to run him for the
Chamber of Deputies due the fact that
the General received quiet warning, on Tues
day, that if he persisted in his efforts secure
election 10 the Chamber he would be deprived OF
his grade III the army: that his commission
would be Cancelled, and that his exile from the
country would be among the not very remote
possibilities. The character and origin of this
warning was at once communicated by Bou-
LANCER to Deputy Laquerre and others. and they
decided that for the present. at least. it would
be expedient to lower the Generals political col
Ors.
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OFFICIAL REcoGNIr1oN.

Proceedings In the Supreme Court-The An
nouneenenr by Justice Miller.
WASHINGTON, March 23.-Associate- -iusticl
Miller, the senior member OF the court, afte,
leaving the residence Of the late Chief-justice
sent invitations TO his fellow-members TO mes
him at the consultetion-room of the court, wheri
they all assembled at ii o'clock. remaining
closeted together until noon. The Attorney
general and Leading members of the bar wer
present in the courtroom when ths court aa
sembled and the seats outside the rail wen
filed with spectators. The chair of the Chief
justice was draped with grape, but in no othes
respect did the appearance of the chamber Civ
any indication of the mournful nature of the 90
casion. When the court entered the chambei
the marshal announced "the honorable Associ
ate-justices of the Supreme Court" varying
the usual formula by the omission OF the title Cl
the deceased. When the court and the assem-
blage were seated Justice Miller, in a low
broken voice, said:
It is my painful duty to the bar of thit
court that its honored Chiefjusce departed this lift
this morning st 6:lO o'clock This is not the occa
sion to make any extended observations the sub,
ject which will be done in due time The court viii
adjourn until IL o'clock on Monday, April 2.
Thereupon the court and the assemblsge re
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-24
I'm tho House of Representatives.

WASHINGTON, March 23.-When the House
convened this morning. on motion OF Mr. Mat
son, of Indiana, the consideration of the Logan
and Blair pension bills was postponed until FRI
day next
nication from Justice Miller, of the SUE
preme Court. announcing the death of the Chief.
Justice E. B. Taylor, of Ohio, said:
It seems that the great Office that occupied yes
terday by Mr.. Morrison R. Waite is vacant to-day It
Is second in dignity to none that know of in the
whole civilized world. 1t has been occupied by him
for many years with ability and industry, disposl
ton to conscientiousy discharge his whole duty in
such way that to-day the whole Nation is in mourn@
ing for his decease This is not time for eulogy,
nor, fact, for any extended remarks but for the
purpose of exhibiting the fact that this House has
spect for his memory ask the Clerk read and the
House to adopt the following resolutions:
Resolved That the House of Representa- ives has
heard of the death of Chiejustce Waite of the Su.
this morning at 6:10 o'clock with feelings of deep
and sincere sorrow. :.
of its useful and illustrous it is fitting
that the House. representing the people, expresS its
deepest sympathy with the family Of the deceased in
Resolved That the House win attend, a body,
the funere of the late Chefjusce, and the Speaker
is requested to appoint committee consisting Of nine
members to act with committee of the Senate in
any necessary action relating to the funeral.
Resolved That additional mark of respect to
the memory of the deceased, the House do now ad.
journ.
The resolutions unanimously adopted,
and Ene House. at 1925 o'clock, adjourned until
to- morrow.
The committee appointed by the Speaker to
represent the House is follows: VIM. d. Kelley
of Pennsylvania q. Il. Seney of Ohio, Charles
Grosvenor of Ohio, w. @. Breckinridge Of Ken
lucky, John w. Stewart OF Vermont. Fl. Fl.
mis-. A. r. Anderson of Iowa and G. A Russell
of Connecticut.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-24
From the President.

WASHINGTON March %. The following or
cia1 notice of the death of Chief justice Waite
has been issued by the Department of State:
To the People of the United States;g
The painful duty devolves upon the President to
the death, at early hour this morning at
his residence in this city, OF Morrison r. Waite Chief
justice of the United States which exalted position
he had filed since March A, 1879, with honor to
himself and high usefulness to his country. In test
mony of respect to the memory of the honored dead.
it is ordered that the executive Offices in Washington
be closed the day of the funeral and be draped in
mourning for thirty days and that the national hag
be displayed at halfmast on the buildings and all
the national vessels the day of the funeral.
BY the President:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-24
In the senate.

WASHINGTON. March 23.-When the Senate
convened this morning, the Clerk proceeded to
read the journal OF yesterday, when Mr.. Ed
munds rose and moved that its further reading
be dispensed with. That order having been
taken, the presiding officer laid before the Sem
ate a communication from Mr.. Justice Miller,
notifying the Senate. by direction of the SUI
preme Court of the United States, that the
Chief-justice died at his residence this morning,
at 6:10. Mr.. Edmunds then rose and said:
Mr.. Presdent-On the 21st of January, 1874,
Chief. Justice Waite received his commission and
took his seat presiding officer of that great tri
bunal; and for than fourteen years, par
tally in times of great excitement and difficulty and
struggle and through in that court, and out
of it. embracing questions of the widest Importance
to human rights both of life. liberty and property,
the Chiejustice has been the conspicuous figure In
conspicuous in respect Of the Jurisprudence of the
whole world. His career is ended-Afor this life. It
has touched in these fourteen by stain,
by no reproach, by fault failing, either official
or personal Upright, brave minded impartial,
patient affectionate. kindly citizen and
walk of private life he has filed mis- with
honor great honor to himse and with innnlte bene-
fit to his country. 1 move Mr.. President that the
Chair appoint committee of i've Senators to take
such order as may be expedient in respect to attend
ing the funeral OF the Chefustice and to other mat
ters concerning ii. / that. further
mark of respect, the Senate do adjourn TIL Nom
day next
The motion WAS agreed to- and the Senate ad-
iourned till Monday.
President pro tenn. ingalls, appointed Senators
Sherman Hoar, Wilson, of Iowa, Pugh and
George as the committee to represent the Sem
ate at the funeral of Chef-justice Waite. Sem
of the committee. but was excused on account OF
i'll health.
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49, TIC. Too muoh MONEY.

AUSTIN, Tex, March 23--Goyernor Ross has
announced his intention TO call extra session
of the Legislature in a few days. for the purpose
of determining what disposition shall be made
of the treasury surplus. When the $1,000, 600 Of
Texas. tea sarnlus. by the time of the regular
meeting Of the Legislature. year hence. will be
more than So 900. 900, and the Governor does not
feel justinsds in carrying TINS large amount.
take acton ia regard 20 the Greer county
boundary line. The Legislature will be called to
about the middle of April; IN time to IN
spect ana investigate the new Capitol prior TO
its dedication during the interstate drill In May.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-24
xr.1.-Mnrae er ana suicide.

SAN FRANoIsco, March 23-Nsws mas just
Caiissora Tue Tuesday Ia night Leopold Bizzini had
some trouble with his wife She DID not pre-
pare any supper and soon after aes b hs hoass r
turned hons 10 get some of her clothing. When
ahe went into the house her husband snot ner
twice. and then himself. DEATH was instan.an- ,I
eons In both eases. The quarrel arose from ueE
buying a new dress.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-24

The Coming French Military Maneuvers.
LoNDoN March 23.-Elaborate preparations
are making for extensive maneuvers OF French
military at Chalons later in the spring While
there is no reason TO suppose that the movement
has any other purpose than the commonplace
review and inspection of that branch of the
military service which from time to time occurs,
the occasion will not escape the attention or the
large party in Germany, and the smaller. but
equally inconsistent faction in France. which
never fail TO connect the drilling of n French
regiment, or the transfer of battery from one
station TO another, wi5o q hostile movement
against the German empire.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-24
Blunt,s Charges Against Balfour.

LONDON. March 23.-Mr. wilfrid Blunt has
written letter to the Times recounting in DE-
tail the date and hour and the words that passed
between himself and Mr.. Balfour, Chief Secre
tary for ireland. when the latter said that the
home-rule movement was supported by half a
dozen men whom he named, and would collapse
it, as he expected, they. through fear of prison,
fed the country. II they were imprisoned ne
said they would get such severe hard labor that
those without strong health would be unable to
stand it. Mr.. Balfour said he was sorry for
Mr.. Dillon, as there was some good
about him: but he would get SIX
months hard labor. and as he was in bad health
the punishment would kill him. Mr.. Blunt SAYS
he understood the Chief Secretary's words to be
intended somewhat a warning 10 himself, and
through him to the Parnellites He again chal-
lenges Mr.. Balfour TO saw whether his statement
is correct. and declares that il be again denies
the language attributed to him he will bring
testiu ony TO corroborate IL
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-24
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HUNTINGTON. IND.
A CHILD'S LIFE SAVED

When six months old the left hand OF our
little grandchild began to SWELL and had every
appearance of a large boil We poulticed it,
but all to no purpose About i've months
formed. He then had two ef them each hand. and
his blood became and more impure il took less
time for them to break out. came on the chin,
beneath the under lip. which very offensive his
head was solid scab. discharging great deal
This was his condition at twenty-tw months old,
when undertook the of him. his mother having
sumption tscrofua, of eourse). He could walk little
but could not get up if he fell down and could not
nediately commenced with the Cuticura Remedies.
using the Cuticura and Cuticura Soap freely. ard
when he had taken bottle of Cuticura Resolvent
his head was completely cured and be improved in
every way. We very much encouraged and con-
tinued the of the remedies for year and half.
One after another healed bony matter forming
IN each of these e deep just before healing
which would finally grow loose and were taken out;
then they would heal rapidly. One of these ugly bone
half bottles he was completely cured, and is now at
the of six years strong and healthy child The
on his hand must always remain; his hands
strong though feared he would never be able
% use them All that physicians did for him did him
good. All who the child before using the Cuti
Eura Remedies and see the child now consider 1t a
wonderful If the above facts of any to
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-24
Russia Complain. of Misrepresentation.

ST. PETERSBURG, March %. The Journal de
St. Petersburg remarks that certain foreign
journals appear to be disappointed because EN-
peror Williams's death, instead of rendering the
relations between Russia and Germany less sat.
isfactory, has improved them, thus favorabIy
affecting the bourses. The Cologne Gazette. it
says, spitefnlly draws alarming picture of
Russia's economic position. which the returns
of Russia's revenue and expenditure. shortly 10
be issued, will contradict and show the Gazette's
bad faith. The revenue now coming in, the
Journal asserts, is satisfactory. and there has
been extra expenditure. The journal also
complains Of the Austrian papers for again
dwelling alleged Russian armaments, when
they know there il no foundation FOR their state
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-24

not be foreseen and cannot be anticipated in the
treatment Had his heart not failed at 4hil
crisis, the Chefjustice in all probability, wouls
have recovered from the attack of pneumonia.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-24
CHIEF-JUSTICE WAITE DEAD
Sudden Demise of the Great Jurist at
an Early Hour Yesterday Morning.

He Had Been Closely Confined to His Room
Since Monday. but His Illness Was Not
Considered Serious by His Physicians.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-24

Sufferers from Coughs. Sore Throat etc.,
should try Browns Bronchial Trochesn sim
pie but sure remedy. Sold only In boxes. Price
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-24

The peculiar purifying and bnildIn gun poyers
0f Hoods SarsApAriila make 1t the very best
mcdisins TO take at this seAson.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-24

BosToN. March 23.-Msg Nellie Mcleod n
popular and accomplished young society lady,
dropped dead Of heart disease tonight in a bali
room Of the Waverly House, just after finishing
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-24

ments and says such language doss not tcnd to
an appeasemens of the differences between the
governments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-12
LOCAL BREVITIES.

. The regular monthly meeting of the City
Council will be held tonight
A number of lawyers OF this city went to
Fairfax c. b. to day to attend the session Ct
the Circuit Court for the county.
A marriage license was issued in Washing.
ton yesterday to Joseph B. Pitcher of Ana
costa, and Rosie L. Copeland, Of Leesourg.
The report that the body of a drowned
man had bees found on Sunday evening on
the opposite side of the river was incorrect
boat containing man and woman was
blown ashore there thet evening, which
gave rise to the report
Members Of Lee Camp and others DESTROYS Of
attending the unveiing Of the Jackson monument
at Charlottesville tomorrow, will meet at the
Fayette street depot in the morning to leave by
the 6:2O train for Fredericksburg.
The work oflaying the turnou, from the Wilkes
street track to the bark mill has been almost com
pleted.
There will lie meeting of the Ale1audris Med
ical Society tonight at the Office of DR.. Gibson.
The Corporation Court wss not n session to day,
having adjourned yesterday till tomorrow.
Mr.. G. E. Price will have fine lot of Spanish
msckerel and salt water taiors for sale in mar
ket to. morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-12

RUN OVER AND KILLED. Between twelve
and one o'clock to-day colored boy named
Caas ye. whose parents reside on Royal ST.,
between Wolfe aud Wilkes, was run over
and cut in two by the cars at the inte7sec-
ton OF Royal and Wilkes streets. Tie boy.
il seems started to run across the track in
iroBt of an approaching train of cars loaded
with railroad iron which had just emerged
from the tunnel, and striking bis foot fell
across the rails. Several bystanders ran to
the assistance OF the unfortunate child, but
before he could be extrcated the engine
and FIVE cars had passed over him,
literally severing his body in twain,
his abdomea being torn open and
both legs cut off, he was picked up
still alive, though unconscious, and carried
to his home, and DR.. Asbby summoned, who
upon examination found his injuries to be
of such nature as to render all human aid
noavailing, and in an hour or so the child
bre4thed its last The engineer endeavored
to stop his train in time to avert the acct
dent. sud others on the cars used every e1
ertign TO save the boy from his horrible fate.
This evening Dr. Powell held an inquest and
the verdict of the jury was in accords ICE
with The above.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-12

I 0ST-on Sunday night on Prince or Alfred
IL streets, SILK UMBRELLA, with name on
handle. Please leave it at this OH e. je12 BE
7 OSr CERTIFICATE No. 23s for one share
IL of stock of the Alexsndris Water Company in
the name Of Kate U. French. ALI persons are
hereby warned not to negotiate same, as spplica-
ton for duplicate has been fled with the company
ny3l 2sw4w GEO. 3. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-12

SUNDAY GAMBLING.-Witht the intention
81 a.eaking up the practice of gambling on
the Virginia shore of be Potomac above the
tfee bridge On Sundays, FIVE county depu-
ties VISITED tie accustomed PAGES last Sun
day .Herine, but found no signs of gambling.
EVidcn ~ ;bose who have games there on
Sundays had been warned The officers,
however, remained around until after dark
when they departed, but not b. fore giving a
warning that if gambling is carried on all
concerned would be arrested and dealt with
according TO the law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-12

The MEMORIAL BRIDGE PRoJECT.-The
subject OF The construction of memorial
bridge across the Potomac to connect Wash
inglon with Arlington has not been mer-
toned ia he Senate committee on public
Ouiidiugs and grounds for several weeks,
and lis now deemed quite probable that
lhe matter vii go over to the next session
ofCongress. There wi be no opportunity
for consideration Of this measure until after
lie Chicago convention. and it is thought
that the press of appropriation bills and
other important measures will then throw
tne blidge subject over.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-12

have been badly troubled with catarrh from
my earliest recollection and have tried every thing
Imaginable for it, bpt never derived any permQ-
nent help until used Ely's Cream Balm l. ia
working wonders.-[A. II. Vets, Supt Public
School, Coleman Texas
Ely's Cream Balm has completely cured
me OF q long-standing case of catsrrh. have
never yet seen its equal cure for coles in the
head and headache resulting from such colds 1t
is remedy of sterling merit.-E. L. Grossly, Nash
vile, Tenn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-12

PERSONAL Mrs. R. B. Dear, who has
been spending the winter and spring in Vir.
GINA, left here tbis morning for her home in
Duluth, Minn., accompanied by her sister.
Mrs. Hesselius Smith, who will go as far
north ss La Crosse, Wis, with her, and
there remain several weeks visiting rsla
tiusa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-12

GEORGE HoUeH PARD oNED The Prssi-
dent has psrdoned George w. Hough, of
tbs CRY, who was convicted of manslaught
er in Washington, November %. 1884. and
sentenced to dve years Imprisonment at
Albany Ia his letter to the Attorney Gen.
ersl the President states: "The sentence of
this convict has nearly expired. and the
condition of those still living of his family,
aud the misfortuues that have afflicted him
since his conviction, have excited my sym
palhy" Hough, it will be remembered
IL September, 1884, got iuto difficulty with
fellow printer, named Mcmahon, in
Washington bar-room kept by "ripp" Hoy
Both parties soon after left the place and
later net near the postoffiee. where the
quarrel was renewed, and where Mcmahon
was stabbed 10 death by Hough. The latter
in bis defence claimed thst Mcmahon at.
tempted to take his money from him, and
that he had no intention of fatally wouod-
ing MCMAHON when be da the cutting.
sJr some tins number of Hough's friends
Imong them Rev. Mr.. Shsrrl have inter-
escd themselves in his aeheIf and have been
sudesvoring to secure his pardon.