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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-21
THE LARD INQUIRY.

Former Employees of Squire s. Co. Tell How
that Firm Makes Lard.
WASHINGTON, March 20-The counsel for tha
manufacturers of refined lard opened their case
before the House committee agriculture this
morning. James Mathews was called, and tes-
tihed that he had worked for six or seven years
for Squire 81 Co. He said that the Squire COM
pany made several kinds Of lard. Leaf-lard and
purs leaf-lard was made from the leaf only
The pure lard was made from hogs heads hogs
feet, rough lard and white grease. There was
little hair around the ears and nostrils OF the
head. The hoofs were not taken from the feet
The white grease was made out of CUTS and
paunches. 1t was refined with soda and put in
on top of the lard. Seven eight tierces OF
pigs' feet grease was purchased by Squire &
Co. every month, and mixed in with
pure lard. On cross examination the
witness stated that he had left the employ of
Squire &c Co. on Saturday last, having been
offered better position with Fairbanks g Co.
He had been promised this by Henry Eckstsm,
one of Fairbanks's employees, who said that if
he would come here aud testify lie would get
good position in Chicago. His expenses were
paid while here. All the white grease made by
Squire d Co. was, he said, used in making lard,
and none was shipped away.
John Callahan eorroborated the previous wit
ness's testimony as to the use of white grease in
the making of lard in the Squires establish
ment; and the cross-examination elected the
same facts relative to the cause of his leaving
the employ of Squire & Co.
Mr.. Cromwell slid that alluslon having been
made to the of petroleum tanks for the
transportation of sotton-seed oil, he wished TO
put on record the affdavits of shippers through
out the South upon the subject. These sfidavits
declare that most of the cottonseed oil is shipped
IN tanks exclusively used for that purpose Some
is shipped in keroHine tanks, but in such cases
the car, when the kerosene is drawn off, is
thoroughly cleaned and steamed. He also read
a telegram from the provision inspector st st.
Louis to the effect that he had examined three
tank cars which bad previously been used to
transport petroleum, containing cotton-seed oil.
There was no trace of petroleum in the cotton
seed oil. which was perfectly sweet Mr. Crom-
well then called Andrew Stephenson, of Chicago,
to testify to the character of various hams
labeled "California hams andi"Picnic hams"
The witness stated. after examination, that they
were not hams, but were cut off from the
shoulder.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-21
sroCKsLAGEK,s PROMOTION.


After Long Waiting, the Indiana Man To
Named as Sparlxs's Successor.
Special to the Indianapolis Journas-
WASHINGTON, March 20.-The nomination Of
S. NJ Stockslager, of Indiana, 20 be Commits
sioner of the General Land Office. which was
made to-day, anticipated by his friends
some days ago. There has been almost universal
surprise expressed for two months over the de-
lay in the promotion of Mr.. Stockslager, whom
everybody acknowledged to have earned
the place he is now given, by having
satisfactorily fulfilled all requirements
of the Office. He has made an excellent
acting Commissioner, showing ability in law
and adaptability to the practical work of the
Office. He has proven himself honest and
capable OF bringing about all of the reforms
which his predecessor attempted without any
Of the obnoxious features which drove Sparks
out of the Office. Mr.. Stockslaeer was indorsed
by the solid Democratic delegation from Indiana
in Congress, by leading men in his party In the
State who not in public life. and by largo
number of prominent Democrats throughout the
country, many of whom have gone repeatedly to
the President and urged his promotion. He
was heartily congratulated this afternoon, and
received many telegrarls indorsing his promo
tion.
Thomas j. Anderson, of Iowa, was nominated
Assistant Commissioner to succeed Mr.. Stock
slayer.
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NO NUNCIo FOR AMERICA.

The Holy See Abandons the Idea OF Appoint
Ing Representative at Washington.
NEW YORK, March 20.-The Times says: s'It
is ascertained on good authority at Rome that
the idea of appointing a pspal nunco to this
country has been abandoned by the Holy See.
Such an appointment has been often thought or,
as the Holy See believed 1t would expedite busi-
ness between it aud the American bishops It
was thought that il would be help to have on
the ground some distinguished theologian, dis
interested party, who could dispose of the small
matters which are continually coming up and
which are an unnecessary addition to the work
of the already overburdened Congregation OF the
Propaganda at Rome The important
cases. under this arrangement. would
still be left to the decision of
the Holy See. The American bishops, however,
to whose suggestions Rome always pays th@
greatest deference, thought another arrange
ment would be preferable. This was TO have
some accomplished American priest, thoroughly
conversant with this country its hierarchy aud
clergy. stationed at Rome to act informed.
iary between the American epscopacy and thN
Pope. If the rector of the American College ae
Rome could perform this function in addition 70
his regular work he would be the person most
fitted for tho place The delay that is now
sometimes inevitable in the settlement of cases
would be much shortened by the presence Of
such a funtionary This is the way in which the
matter will probably be finally adjusted.
sides. The United States is the only country
which has passed the missionary stage to which
a nuncio has not been appointed, and this
emption is taken as significant sign OF the
great impression the American bishops have
made in Rome, and how carefully their opinions
and feelings are considered. The nuncio has
extensive jurisdiction, and his tribunal is n
court of appeal from the ordinary ecclesiastical
coarts. If q nunclo were to be sent TO this coun.
try he could ot be accredited to the goverrhy
msnt. as in the countries of Europe because tise
United States would not recognize the Roman
Church government a political entity. Here
his function would be purely ecclesiastical
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Decatur County Republicans.


SHELBYvILLE, March 20.-The Republicans Of
Adams township, Decatur county, met yesrer-
day in st. Paul, and nominated the following
ticket. Trustee, Abner Buell.; justice of the
peace, Edmund Walker; constables William
Arnold and Charles Toler. The following reso-
lutons were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That we declare in favor of our fellow
citizen Hon. Will Cumback the Republican ca n
didate for Governor and recommend him to the Re-
publican voters of the State Republican,
honest man, and who. if nominated, will lead the
party to certain victory in 1888.
Resolved, That in the person of General Ben Harr-
son recognize a scholar and statesman, and that
recommend delegates from Indiana TO the na-'
tional convention at Chicago all honorable
to his nomination for the presidency of the
TJnitad Statasn
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FREAKS OF THE sEEL1NEsE.

Blind and UnreasOning Prejudice Against
Empress Victoria and DIR. Mackenzie.
Editorial in Indianapolis German Telegraph-Trans-
Victoria Empress Of Germany, is by descent
and education as undoubtedly German as any
princess whom her husband, following the ex-
ample of his royal ancestors, might have chosen
from among the daughters of all the reignine
houses of Germany. Her mother. Queen
Victoria. OF Great Britain and Empress of
India, is, on her fathers side. descendant of
the German house of Hanover. and had a Ger
man mother in Louise Victoria, Duchess of
Kent, by birth Princess Of Saxe-Coburg She
was taught German from her infancy, and
speaks it almost as perfectly as her native
English She spent many of her maiden days
with her relatives in Germany, married her
cousin, Prince Albert, of the German house
Of Saxe-Coburg -Gotha, to whom she was
q most devoted wife, and gave four
of her daughters in marriage to German princes
The frst-born of these, Empress Victoria, of
Germany was like her royal parents and under
their guidance, instructed in the German lam
guage. and made acquainted with German man
ners and customs and the German view of the
world in general Whsn as the bride of the
Prussian Crown Prince and present German
Emperor. she came to Berlin, she spoke purer
German than most of the Berlinese, and she al
ways proved loving wife to her German
spouse and true German mother to the chi-r
dren she bore him. When Prussia entered upon
the two great wars which placed her royal house
at the head of reunited Germany. the Crown
Princess and present Empress took a most cred
liable part in providing for the wounded and
disabled soldiers and their INDECENT families and
her praise wss. with that of her con-
quering husband. on the lips of every
German. Since then she has done nothing
which could in the least be construed as being
un-German. but has nursed her aiIing husband
with uneeasing care, in those high circles
could only be expected from model German
wife
How. them has il happened that this lady. for
thirty years living in Germany as German
Princess and the mother of German family. is
now by the rabble Of Berlin under the lead of
reactIonary class of mobiles lJunker1 called .that
Englishwoman,n in the malevolent spirit whicE
instieated the Partisan riff raft during the first
French revolution to call Queen Maria Antoin-
cite THAT Austrian"
Primarily are bound to say that this, in the
estimation of unprejudiced persons, is unwar-
ranted, ignominious shameful. and that it will
appear more distinctly so when we
go back 20 the miserable prstense
flor the wisest of Solornons could
discover real reasonl upon which this dispar-
aging appellation Is based. The Empress is
held responsible for the fact that in ths medical
treatment Of hsr husband the celebrated Enelish
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POLITICAL NEWS.

GEN. Harrison Delivers a Straight Republican
Speech Before the Marquette Club.
CHICAGO March 20.-The Marquette Club
gave banquet at the Grand Pacific Hotel this
evening. Ex-senator Harrison, of Indiana
sponded to the toast. 1.-THE Republican Party"
He said he was the Oldest Republican in the
United States. The Republican party is the only
party that had been prescribed and persecuted for
adherence to the cause of humanity. In the dark
est days of the rebellion the Republican party
saw Appomattox through the smoke of Bull
Run. The British instinct to coin commercial
advantages out of war made England an ally OF
the Confederacy. The Republican party has al
ways been able to handle the greatest questions
presented to American states smanshiD for
things to-day in the Southern Statesf
The Republican vote is absolutely sup
pressed. More votes were cast in Nebraska
to elect one Congressman than were cast at the
same election in Alabama to elect her entire del
egation. and the Democrats say. what are you
ing more have quarrel with the South.
/ willing to forget that they were rebels as
soon as they will forget it themselves. They
do not seem to have reached that point yet
The Republican party has committed itself to
the doctrine of protection to American indus
tries I believe SO long as our
genius can supply us with what need,
we must take care of it. The prosperous voy-
age of the sip OF state now is accounted for by
the fact that the course OF the ship was marked
out and the rudder tied down before the present
captain went aboard.
The speaker said the intelligent people of Da-
kota were now barred from any voice In ma
tional affairs because the State controlled
By Republicans, while national affairs at Wash
ington were controlled by Democrats.
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No Talk ofn Regency.

BERLIN March 20-Dr. Friedberg. Minister
of Justice, writes to the Freisinnies denying the
report that the Cabinet and other Ministers had
had conference at which discussed the adj
ability of establishing arsgency.
Official changes in some high military posts,
which have hitherto been deferred through the
disinclinatIon which the late EN- peror had TO
part from generals who had grown gray in his
service, now about to be made. Among the
appointments of political interest is that of Gen.
Won Waldersee command the Rhine army
corps It in his house that the much dis
Guessed nesting for the furtherance of DIR.
Steckers Berlin city mission, which at
tended by the present Crown Prince, was held.
Empress Augusta replying to the address of
sympathy presented to her by the Municipal
Council of Berlin, says ''He who. during the
latter years of his life. could witness the touch
ing daily spectacle presented when thousands
strove to gain momentary sight of
him, said and felt that with every
look, every heart also went out
toward him. This daily incident was the
morning greeting OF the nation to its Prince and
of the Prince to his people On both sides it
had become habit to be abandoned only with
regret. 1 need say no more to justify the senti-
meut which permits me Co hope that, as my life
will in the future be devoted to the remem-
brance of the past, / may feel myself supported
by this consoing recollection in the execution of
the calling which still remains to me-"
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Charlottenburg Palace Closely Guarded by
Soldiers and Detectives-Rumor that An
other Operation Will Be Performed.
Slender Basis for the Berlinese Dislike
OF the Empress and DR.. Mackenzie.
The Ultra Tories of England Consider Mr..
Ritchies LocalGOyernment Bill Too
SWeeping-AdVice for Gen. Boulanger.
THE AILTNG EMPEROR.

Efforts to Prevent the Public Learning Real
Facts as to His Condition.
Special TO the indianapolis journal.
NEW YORK. March 20.-A Berlin cable to the
Sun says: despite furious storm of snow,
thousands of people are journeying along the
fve-nile road through the park to Chariot ten
burg. where the sick Emperor is closely housed
Guards everywhere and detectives in citizens
clothing are about the gates People whose per-
mts take them inside are accompanied
by detectives Extraordinary precau
tions are taken to prevent the condition
cf the Emperor from being known. Every two
or three hours reports reach the hotels that the
Emperor is sinking rapidly. and there is scurry-
ing and hurrying about. but absolutely to
purpose The efforts made to stop all news
from leaking ont are extraordinary. This only
authentic information is that for the third
time, the Emperor passed very bad night. Tbs
effect of euch sleeplessness proved extremely
dan gerous during his stay at San Reno, and
it is still dangerous here. Prof.
Bergman was yesterday summoned to wait
upon the Emperor in his increased uneasiness.
The enmity is SO bitter between the German
professor and DR.. Mackenzie that only
crisis could have brought the two physicians to-
gether. The examination OF the Emperor has
been completed, and am enabled to say. on.the
authority OF an influential physician, that the
result is grave and discouraging. The discharge
OF phlegm is smaller, but of dark character. It
indicates change that is described r.Alignans.
This report is in pronounced opposition TO the
official bulletin, but it may be accepted with the
fullest confidence, for it comes from member
of Prof. Bergmann's family one side. and is
corroborated by a statements DIR. Mackenzie
made. My private information is that Tie
Me- %al
in dicision that the growth was
not cancer. but that an operation
would have to be performed through the mouth
If this operation is successful one, the EN-
peror may live until summer; if not the end is
near.
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ENGLISH POLITICS.
Ultra Tories Think Mr.. Ritchie's Local Gov.
ernment Bill Too Sweeping.


ernment Bill Too Sweeping.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
LONDON, March 20.-Mr. Ritchie's local govern
ment bill is bitterly resented by ultra Tories,
who contend that it is too sweeping in its pro-
visions. and therefore calculated to bring about
q social revolution which cannot fail to injure
the power and prestige of the Conservative
party. From their point of view they are quite
right in thus estimating the effect of the bill. but
unfortunately for them, they not sufficiently
numerous to prevent the passage of the meas
in view of the fact that it plays directly into
the hands of the Liberals and Radicals and of
course secures their support
The st. James Gazette in criticising the BILL
says that by its introduction Parliament is in
vited, in Difference to an abstract principle, to
overthrow an excellent system in order to set MP
another more in harmony with political theory.
The Radicals hail the bill with delight and &C
company their expressions of joy with assertions
that it is only by moving in the direction indi-
Gated that Toryism will be enabled to survive
Old Toryism, they declare, is dead, aud upon its
tombstone may be truthfully inscribed, '.Killed
by the Extension of the Franchise" The more
advanced Conservatives. however. realize the ne
cessity of extricating the party from the rut
into which it has fallen. and are sufficiently op-
timistic to believe that the adoption of the
measure will not only rescue the party from
the mire of intolerance. but really strengthen
its hold upon the suffrages which placed it in
power.
The ward members of the Liberal associations
held in Birmingham last evening for purposes
of organization indicate astonishing increase
of Mr.. Gladstone's strength. The aggregate
polling of the various wards showed that only
nine-twenty- -ffths Of the voters were Unionists,
and in this hopeless minority doubtless very
many of this number will desert the standard of
Mr.. Cham berlain before the next ministerial
appeal to the country, which may be made at
earlier day than even the Liberals dare to
hone.
The Times. commenting the local govern
ment bill for England and Wales introduced by
Mr.. Ritchie in the House of Commons last
night, says: mo Liberal reformer could have
gone more thoroughly to the root of the matter
than has Mr.. Ritchie. The principle of the bill
will probably be extended next year to Scot
land aud the UnionisSg will be delighted 60
recognize the possibility of giving similar inst-
tutions to Ireland ths mass of the
Irish people show themselves fit for them"
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Special 20 the indianapolis journal
ROCKVILLE, Nd, March 20.-A man who
registered at the CorcorAn House q few days
ago as William A. Bultolph, OF Atlanta, Ga.
was arrested to-day on suspicion Of being the
murderer of millionaire Amos j. Smell, OF Chi
sago, by Bailin Green ana Sheriff White. When
SAken into custody Bultolph was eanvassing for
work called Our Great Mem BuItoiph was
taken before magistrate. and an examination
OF his person revealed the hip and
knee corresponding with the description of the
supposed murderer furnished by the Chicago
police. He has gold filling in his front teeth.
another mark described by the police. Bultolph
Identify him He will be held for day or two.
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j. D. COLLINS
HUNTINGTON. IND.
aayor How'd. on Amer1can Homo Rule.

Mayor Hewitt on American Homo hut0.
NEW YoRK, March 20.-Mayor Hewitt to-day
sent 20 the Board of Aldermen q communication
defending his action in refusing 20 permit the
Irish Gag 20 be raised on the City Hall on st.
Patrick's day. In ii he says he is Of the opinion
that no flag but the American has any right to
float from any public building in this or any
other city. He cannot see Why. If Germany has
to be ruled by Germans. and France by French
men, America ought not 20 be ruled by Ameri-
cans. IL might be construed he says that his
action showed . feeling adverse TO the Irish
citizens Of this city, but it was well known that
their struggles and aspirations for home rule
always had. and always will have. his earnest
support and sympathy The communication
concludes follows:
I'm order to show that the question involved
is serious one. worthy of the attention of states
men and patriots, invite your careful study of
the facts presented, which will serve to show
why candidates for Office anxious to
cure the foreign vote and to prove also that the
danger line has been reached when it must be
decided whether American foreign ideas are
TO rule IN this city. II the warning which !
have been constrained to give shall have the ef-
feet OF arcusrg public attention to TIE good old
fashioned idea of American home rule. home
steads ana home products. shall feel that /
have not made mistake in the official action
which my sense of duty has required ma to
xakaB
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Robbed ana Murdered.

PHGHIx, A. T., March 20. Information has
been received here that Cyrus Gtribbel. superin-
tendent of tho Vulture mine. ard man named
Johnston, were robbed and killed at Niger
Wells thirty miles from here, while the way
from the mine to this place with bar bullion
valued at about $1,000. The bodies were dis
covered by Mexican woman who reported the
fact. and posse was organized and started for
the scene at once. The route is considered q
dangerous one, and Wells, Fargo d Co aban-
doned their Office at Vuiture several years ago
after having been robbed of Sc, 900 worth of
bullion at the same spot. 1t is stated that q
reward will Dc offered by the county and Terri
tory for the arrest Of the robbers.
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GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
BoulaDger Can Enter Politics If He Wishes,
but Win BE Wise If He Keeps Silence.

BouIaDger Cam Enter Politics If He Wishes,
but Win BE Wise If He Keeps Silence.
Special to the Indianapolis journal
LONDON. March 20-The French Journal
Official is singuarly silent upon the subject OF
General Boulapger's disregard of discipline. but
the governments organs assert that nothing can
avert his almost immediate retirement. If this
be true and there is no reason to doubt It. he
will become eligible to a seat in the Chamber of
Deputies, and will unquestionably be elected to
membership in that body without delay. There
he can inveigh against his opponents to his
hearts content--if he 10 not discreet enough to
hold his tongoe-but he will, very early in his
new career. learn that. stripped OF his military
rank and its accompany prestigs. he is not as
great man as he thought himself. and was re-
garded by mis- friends while there remained the
possibility of his leading campaign Of revenge
against Germany.
In the Chamber OF Deputies to-day Premier
Tirard announced that military tribunal
would inquire into the case of General Rou-
LANCER. The order OF the day was demanded by
the government and carried By = vote of $40
TO SO.
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Iowa Ranuhlicans.

DEs MONIES, Ia. March 20.-The hotels are
crowded to- night with delegates to the Repub-
lican State convention, which meets here to-
morrow. It will probably be the largest con-
yention known IN the history of the State, and
is composed of a thousand delegates and as
many alteruates Special interest is centered
in the fact that the convention will bring for
ward Senator Allison as q candidate for the
presidency. More of the leading of the
Republican party are here tonight than have
attended a convention for years