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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-30
LETTERS FROM TUE PEOPLE.

"Maundy Thursday" and "Good friday and
ssEaster"
To tho Editor of the indianapolis Journal
In your advertising columns I notice that the
above terms are used for the purpose Of giving
point to. and furnishing theme for, an adver-
tisement to sell goods. These terms and the
days they describe are dear and sacred to at
least portion of the Christian people. And
respectfully urge that has any right to
outrage their feelings by bringing them aud the
sacred scenes they commemorate before the
world to cell merchandise. Years ago many
Christian people were not little shocked 10 see
the First National Bank advertise itself as
"Strong as the Rock of Ages (sc). The proph-
ecy has not proved true. And ever since we
have been treated Co Bible stories and Biole
phrases a basis for advertisements. 1t is an
inexcusabie sacrilege. and / earnestly hope il
Will be reformed altogether. THEoPHLUS.
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THE EMPEROR TAKES / RIDE
DR.. Mackenzie, However, Follows Him
Closely in Another Carriage.
Receive AttentiOn-Ths French Cabinet
Will Resist the Extremists-Notes.
EMPEROR FREDERICK.
He In Well Enough 60 show Himself to His
People


People
BERLIN, March 29.-EmDeror Frederick APP
peared at window of the Charlottenburg pal
ace in undress uniform, and was heartily
cheersd. The Emperor will present to DR..
Mackenzie gracious autograph letter, with the
imperial decoration which hs intends to bestow
upon him. The formal declaration of amnesty
is delayed, but the persons who are TO be par
doned are being liberated in order that theymay
be with their families at Easter. The address
of the women of Berlin to Empress Victoria is
being so numerously signed that it affords con-
vincng proof that the majority oppose the un-
worthy gossip that has been cir culated concern
ing her.
Emperor Frederick went for drive at noon
to-day in the West End.
the engagement of the Russian doctor.
Zabludovsky. to apply the massage treatment to
Emperor Frederick was by the advice of Pro-
fessor Bergman. His employment is leading
to similar remarks among the people to those
applied 10 DR.. Mackenzie
The Emperor was accompanied by the EN-
press in his outing to-day The drive was
through the ir woods and plantations, and oc-
cupied an hour. On their return great crowds
lined the streets from the west end to the
schloss, and their Majestes were enthusiastic
cally cheered. The drive ha3 good effect up
on the Emperors spirits. The massage treat
ment excited his system and irritated his larynx
and has therefore been abandoned for the
present. There was thunder and hail-storm
tonight and the weather is now warmer.
The Emperor helped the Empress into tho
carrieee, which was open one, and then
stepped in himself with great alacritv Ha
wore broad, colored cloak, aud Prussan cav
airy fur cape and field cap. He looks as if be
was recovering from a severe illness He
turned the salutes of the people with great anna
bility. DIR. Mackenzie and attendants followed
in another carriage.
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Other Fires.

Special to the INDIANAPOLIS Journal.
PERU, Ind, March 29.-Fire at o'clock this
morning destroyed barn belonging to Moses
Puterbaugh, and the dwelling of Mrs. Crume,
across the alley. partially destroyed, besides
the contents of the barn and two horses belong
ing to John Rogers. Loss about $500; in
surance. The fire is supposed to be of incen-
diary origin.
CHICAGO, March 30-The five-story building
at the corner of Peoria and Lake streets burn ed
Tonight, causing loss of $I15. 900. Insurance
on the building and contents aggregates 500. 600.
Davis d Rankin, manufacturers of creamery
supplies, occupied the structure jointly with the
zimmerman refrigerator factory. Both estab-
lishments destroyed almost completely.
AT 1:3O A. NJ, the fire was Still burning.
PITTsBURe, Pa. March 29.-The works of the
Leschourg Machine and Foundry Company at
Leechburg. Pa, caught fire from escaping
natural gas to-day and were totally destroyed.
The employees barely escaping with their lives,
and several were slightly injured. The loss
will probably reach $780, 900, on which there is
ST.. QUO insurance
DEXTER, Me-, March 29.-Eldridge Brothers
sash and blind factory burned, early this
morning entailing loss of $4,000 TO the firm
and $500 on the tools of the workmen. No in
Surance
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

The British Steamer Canonbury Wrecked
The Crew Rescued.
NANTUCKET. Mass. March 29.-The British
steamer Canonbury, previously reported ashore.
lies two miles southeast from the Surfsde life
saving station. where she was abandoned. She
has considerable water in her and is likely to
prove total loss. The crew had left in their
boats to make a landing when they
we're discovered by the station crew.
which met them mile from
the shore, and they were transferred to the sta
tIons boat The stations crew were compelled
to make three trips in landing them, they num-
bering all twentv-four. The surf was fear
fully rough Captain Veeder and the crew of
the station showed considerable heroism in their
efforts to save the steamers crew. One of the
crew died last night from exposure.
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GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.

The French Council of Ministers Will Resist
the Demands of the Extremists.
PARIS, March 29.-At the Cabinet council, at
the Palace of the Elysee. to-day, it was decided
to oppose the demand of the Extremists in the
Chamber of Deputies for urgency for the propo-
sition TO discuss revision of the constitution.
M. F1oquet, in q conversation with number
of members of the Chamber of Deputies, to-day,
declared himself absolutely opposed to the
plans for the overthrow of the Cabinet. He said
IL would be serious miseake to create crisis
under the present circums tances.
Proceedings havo been begun against the
Lanterne for insulting President Carnot by ac-
cusing him of negotiating with BELGIUM for the
return to France of the Orleans princes.
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way Of appropriations. and has appeared IN be-
half of all measures he desired passed and Of a
general character He has been very soIcitous,
especially in the matter Of agricultural expert
ment stations plenro-pnenmonia bills, appro-
Driatious for sugar experiments. ard many
measures of interest especially to the Depart
Tnent Of Agriculture, since it enlarges the func-
tons of its chief. During this session be
has been on the floor of the Senate and House
great deal, and his persisteucy has led
some gentlemen who thought he ought
20 be over among his seeds. and vines, and
reports and at work with his employees, TO in
Quire by what right be 10 entitled to the floor of
the two houses of Congress. The rules admit
heads of departments, but not chiefs of bureaux.
The Department of Agriculture. it is true, bears
the name of department, and if it were not for
the fact that bis department. ia not a depart
ment, but simply bureau within the Depart
mpnE of the Interior he would, as head of
department be entitled to admission 10 the
floors of Congress- but as the head OF bureau
be has no right whatever to admission TO the
floors OF the two houses Speaker Carlisle was
asked the other day If Mr. Colman had a right
20 90 the floor of the Senate and House, and
he replied that be had not. and that it had often
occurred to him wonder how Mr.. Colman was
admitted, az he often him on the floor of
the Senate. Another head of a bureau spends
great deal of his time the floor of the
House-General Black. Commissioners of Pen
eions. Commissioners Bently ard Dudley never
attempted to regard themselves entitled to
admission TO Congress. and we're never seen
the floors of either house.
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ILLINOIS.
An Interesting Trial for the Settlement OF
an Estate.

An Interesting Trial for the Settlement of
Estate.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
MARSHALL, March pa special session of
the County Court was held yesterd ay and to- ay,
to try very important will cont test Sometime
last spring j. F. Woods prominent citizen of
Casey. dropped dead from heart disease while
seated at the dinner table. He left property
valued at $12 600 or $l5. 1000, and no heirs in this
part of the country. w. S. Peters, of Casey,
was appointed administrators of the estate. A
few weeks ago he received notice from family
in Prebe county. Ohio, claiming to
be relatives of the deceased: that they would
en- ter claim upon the estate. Mr.. Peters re-
in sed to recognize the claim. and they came to
Casey and at once instituted suit The evidence
was taken yesterday. There are four of the
claimants. VIZ, James o.. William H. and Al
exander Wood, and Mrs. Agnes Wood Fowler.
They claim the deceased their brother. The
evidence was very favorable to their claim
appare thy. The case argued to-day but
the judge reserved his decision until next week
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To Examine the Guys Accounts.

The finance committee of the Council met last
night in the city clerks office. and acting I'M
der the instructions of the Council, authorized
the city clerk to employ John Clinton and Col
l. n. Wa lker to examine the books of the city
clerk for the last two years. with the unders and
ing that they to receive $500 for the work.
In addition to examining the books of that Office,
Messrs Clinton and Walker have agreed to
devise and put into operation new plan for
keeping the accounts between the city clerk and
county treasurer. The gentlemen selected 10
do the work have agreed to accept the offer
made them, and they win sign a contract with
the city attorney and BEGIN imm ediately.
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Retal,atory Lee,slation Proposed.

WASHINGTON. March Ex-senator Farwel
to-day introduced bill authorizing and direct
ing tie President to make proclamation pro-
hibitine the importation of products of foreign
states in certain cases. The bill recites that
certain products Of the United States are I'M
justly disseminated against by certain foreign
states various ill-founded pre,exLs, laying re-
strictions on the Importation of such products.
and that the diplomatic negotiations conducted
through series of years by the United States
have failed to secure the removal of these unjust
and discriminating restrictions. It then pro-
vides that whenever the minister or other chief
diplomatic representatives of the United States
TO any foreign state shall officially report the
failure of the efforts of the United States to
cure the removal of any discrimination by such
foreign state against any product of the United
States. the President shall be authorized and d.
rected to make proclamation directing that such
products Of the foreign state as be may deem
proper shall be excluded from importation to
the United States, this proclamation to take eff
feet sixty days after its issuance. After this
aaid sixty says the importation of any article
named in the proclamation shall be unlawful
The President is authorized ON such representa-
lions as he may deem suitable to the public in
tersst to modify suspend the proclamation.
Section makes it a mlsdemeanor, punishable
by fine and imprisonment for any person to
knowingly i'm port into the United States any
ticle prohibited by she Presidents proclamation.
Section provides that whenever. in the opin-
ion of the President, il shall be necessary for
the protection OF animals in the United States
against infectious or contagious diseases, ne
may by pro clamation. suspend the i'm Importation
of animals for limited time and modify, revoke
or renew tn proclamation, the public inter
este may require.
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The Impeachmenl of treasurer Tate.

LOUISVILLE. Ky, March 29.--The impeach-
ment trial of Treasurer Tate was begun in the
State Senate to-day. 1t is entirely formal.
Secretary Adams and Governor Bnckner testi-
fed to the defaicatiOn and disappearance of
Tate. The amount of cash found in his Office
was 81, 800. The amonnt of deficit is not stated.
Treasurer Sharp will not take charge until the
impeachment il completed. which will be in a
day or two. The charges against Tate arc de-
EalcatIon and absence from Office
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The Minnesota Farmers' Alliance

ST. PAUL, Mimi. March 29-The State Farm
ers' Alliance executive committee to-day put
forth platform which declares in favor of the
smallest village having the use OF railway tracks
on the same terms the largest city, favors
railroad rates TO pay expenses and profit on a
cost of construction of $40. 900 per mile; insists
that rates shall be such all towns in the
State be reached by the same rates per ton per
mile as Chicago; wants railroads taxed the same
as other property; wants free passes and free
milage prohibited; demands radical reduction
in the tariff; protests against bonding country
elevators; wants cars furnished shippers de-
mand; wants appointments made for fitness. not
to pay political debts, and wants agricultural
colleges separated from State universities. An
address to the people is now being prepared.
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The General shonla be Expellsd.

Indiana Christian Advocate.
And now Gen. Clinton B. Fisk should be ex-
PEELED, He presided, last Sunday, at a
temperance meeting in New York which was
addressed by Mrs j. Ellen Foster-Mrs judith
Ellen Foster called by her sweet spirited sistera
of the third PARTY Mrs. Judas Ellen Foster. be-
cause she will not abandon her Iowa prohibition
and 60 with them This is the second offerfe.
He advised the prohibitionists of Michigan ia
work local option for all that is in it. which ig
unsound doctrine.
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The ono ralix-sheet Case.

Detroit TFIbune-
This whole trial has placed the brand OF in
effaceable disgrace upon the Democrats party
of Ohio as present organized. II is ready to
of crimes il committed for its benefit. And il
is ready hunt down any man in its own ranks
who refuses tn countenance such villainies
who is ready to every possible
means To cover No or extenuate them To such
a party honest men have no business to belong
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Movements of ocean Steamers.

NEW YORK, March 29.-The steamer Saale.
which grounded yesterday in the lower bay, was
foated this m ornlng.
PLYMOUTH. March 29.-Arrived: bohemia,
from New York for Hamburg
PHILADELPHIA, March 2o.-Arrived Indiana,
from Liverpool
Boston, March 29-Arrived: Iowa. from
Liverpool
New YORK, March 29.--Arr;ved: Italy. from
LIVERPOOL
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One Thing Certain.

Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.
We do not know whether the story that SEN
ator Sherman wrote that he wanted General
Keifer and Judge Lawrence TO be delegates to
the Chicago convention was true or not. The
most formal expressions 81 common courtesy are
susceptible of strange interpretations sometimes
by gentlemen who seeking demonstrations
of public confidence. There il thing certain
the delegates from the Eighth district
good Sherman men.
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c., b. & Q. Car-Shops Burned.
Snacial to the IndiaranoIis LournaI.

AURORA. H.. March 29-The Chicago. Bur-
lington & Quincy car-shops here were burned
to the ground to night. The contents includ-
ing six coaches and the company pay car,
were all consumed. The loss IS $4,000. The
origin of the fire is unknown. The opinion pre-
walls that it was caused by the explosion of a
lamp, as the flames burst fourth Immediately
after mysterious report was heard from within
the building.
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This Was To Be Expected.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, March 29-Governor Jack
con night pardoned the seven Democratic
judges and clerks of election who We're found
guilty of having perpetrated frauds at me polls
two years ago. They were sentenced on June 81
last two years imprisonment Governor
Jackson said he thought the men had suffered
enough for their offansa
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vlcs-Pre.ldert pecamn ia Ia,l.

CINCINNATI, March %. - r.. DeCamp vice.
president or the Metropolitan National Bank.
went 20 jail tonight for lack of a su ficient
number of bondsmen, messrs. Tarr, Bohe and
Montgomery having Withdrawn from his bond.
DeCamp is under Indictment for vioIauonof the
federal banking laws. and his trial is set for
49, IN
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Reforms Needed in the Indian Bureau.
Special to the indianapolis JournaI.
WAsHIN GToN, March 29.-"The investigation
by the Senate committee on Indian affairs into
the management Of Indian post traderships will
bring about no reforms" said Senator to-day,
although there are grounds upon which great
deal could be done in this direction. IL spe-
ciai committee was appointed to investigate the
management of post tTaderships aud especially
the influences which have, under this admins
ton. led the Commissioner of Indian Affairs TO
make changes. and the committee would visit
the posts and hear the testimony of the people
who patronize them. regular mares nest would
be developed IF that committee would also visit
the Indian reservations and investigate the sub
ject of cutting timber on Indian lands, another
fruitful source of corruption would be found.
do not mean to say that the Commissioner of
Indian Affairs is party TO anything wrong; but
j venture that there could be lot of interesting
discoveries made if this thing was properly
managed and the bottom was reached"
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Mr.. BIaine's Health.

epecial to the Indianapoiis journal
AUGUSTA. Me- March % The family rea-
tives and near friends of Mr. Blaine deny that he
is in iil-health They assert that Mr.. Blaine is
in perfect health vigorous in body and mind
and that all statements to the contrary are part
of plan to continually traduce him.
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Mnl Burned witch loss of 5000. OoO.

LOWELL, Mass, March 30. A. M-The Coz
burn Shuttle ComDany's four-storv mill, in
Aver City took FIRE tonight, and will be total
loss. the fire is now under control. Damage
5000. 900. partly insured. Five hundr ed hands,
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AsGosTUKA BIrTERs, the world-renouned ap-
petzer and iDvigorator. Used over the
whole civilized world Try IL. but beware of
limitations Ask yonr grocer druggist for the
genuine article, manufactured by DR.. J. G. d. Sic
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memorial to the Rev. DIR. Hadaock.

Sioux City Ga Special.
A beautiful memorial tablet suitably in
scribed. in honor of the murdered Rev DR.
Haddock was unveiled tonight in the First
Methodist Church. Addresses made by
leading ministers and temperance workers.
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Minneapolis Tribune.
Commissioners Black has secured for his moth
er-in-law position in the pension department
worth 81. 200 wear. Being physical wreck he
knows better than TO neglect the old lady
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nhffnarv

READINa Pa, March 29-Gen Charles A.
Stetson for nearly forty years proprietor of the
Aston House. New York, died in this city. at
midnight. from kidney and heart disease. aged
seventy-seven years.
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Aud win Get IL.
Terre Hante Expr.

Terre Haute Express.
All the Indianapolis newspapers seem &C
agree that the electric light is the light OF the
future, and they are clamoring for it
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Minneapolis Tribune
Push on the electric light" yels the Indian
apolis Journal. Why not simply turn it on il
the usual wayl
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Republican, Nominatlon. at Rockvllle

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
ROCKVILLE, Ind. March 29.-The Republicans
met in convention last night at the courthouse,
and nominated their municipal ticket. viz: For
marshal. John w. Dyson clerk, Ed. Lambert;
treasurer. A. Fl. Cheney; councilman Third
ward, Will Maxwell; Fifth Ward, John L. Noel.
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Committed Suicide a Railroad Platform.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
TERRE HAUTE, March 90 James Robinson,
a miner at Fontanet, near here, while standing
in crowd a railroad platform, cut his throat
severing the wfad-p pipe and jugular vein. He
had been on a spree.
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triet, in which he says:sI thoroughly approve
your journey. Express everywhere my deep
sorrow and sincere sympathy"
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So Would Everybody.

Chicago Tribune.
If Mrs Frank Leslie were only man it woult
be pleasure say several uncomplimentary
things about him
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AYERS Sarsaparilla cures blood diseases, Grad
icates Impurities aud renews the vital forcea
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Colgate & Co.'S Toilet Soaps
Are unequaleG In appearance perfume and gem
eral good quality. Sanitary Record, London.
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INDIANA AND ILLINOIS NEWS
The Daily Chronicle of Happenings of
Various Kinds in the. Two States.
Probable Case of Murder in Richmond-Sui-
eide Of Miner-Sut for The Settlement
of an Estate-Aotes and Gleanings.
INDIANA

Deatn thuer circumstances Ihat Give Rise
to Suspicion of Murder.
Special to the Indianapolis JoursA
RICHMOND. March 29.-An old German woman
named Mary Bergman was found dead in a small
stream or ripple near Larsh's mills this morning.
AS she had been so helpless as to be obliged to
crawl about for a year, it is suspected that
there was some foul play in the case. she was
found quite distance from the house, and
would have had to descend a rugged hill TO get
TO where found, while there other circum-
stances to strengthen the suspicion.
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Row Among the Democrats.

epeClaI 70 ths AnulanhpOII5 JOurnaL
SHELBYvILLE, Ind, March 29-The Demo
Gratis of johnson aud Shelby counties met in
delegate convention, at Falkland, to-day, to
nominate candidate for judge of the Sixteenth
judicial circuit The candidates were Judge
WoolleE. of job nson; L. j. Hackney, of Shelby.
and voted for Hackney, which precptated
war of words. 10 which Judge Bants, of
clsred had been chosen to vote for
Woolleu and after scene of confusion and tur-
convention Those who remained nominated
Hackney and placed j. G. McNutt of Fl.ank-
lin. the ticket for prosecutor. Judge Banta
declares there are 2. 500 Democrats in johnson
county who Will not vote for Hackney or Me-
Mutt. The Johnson county men say that moth
ing less than another convention will satisfy