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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-29
THE ARREST OF MCCARTNEY.
New Orleans Officers Identify a Famons
Counterfeiter by Means of Photographs.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb 28.-Some weeks ago q
number Of very clever counterfeits were worked
merchants of this city. They were 80 well
executed that they were taken by banks here as
genuine notes. The counterfets were 81 bills
raised to ffties. the word fifty being deity cut
from the old half dollar paper currency now
out of circulation A great many of these
turned up in the country around New Orleans,
and no less than four we're presented at the
banks in this city in one day by merchants who
had been taken in. Special Treasury Agent
Sooy investigated the case. John Wilson, who
said he came from Texas was suspected and
Swallowed for seveaal days. and finally caught
passing counterfeit money When arrested he
was found to have besides a considerable
amount in good money, large quantity of shin
plasters and and so cent bills When locked up
in prison he was not suspected of being any we'll
known counterfeiter but was supposed TO be q
novice who had experimsnted in altering bills.
He appeared, however, to be very much af-aid
he would be identified, and he no sooner got in
prison than he shaved off his whiskers and
pearsnce. Some one in Washington, however
bad reason to suspect that this name was an
alias, and that the counterfeiter was none other
than the notorious Pete Mccartney. This has
the officials said nothing about it until they re-
ceived some photographs of Pete yesterday,
which settled his identity. Mccartney is known
to the government and secret service officers as
the liking of Counterfeiters." He has given
the treasury officials more trouble than any
other counterfeiter known. He was re-
leased from the Michigan City, Ind, peni-
Tertiary but few months ago, after having
served eleven years for his last job. When
leaving the prison he told the United States
marshal that they would have no more trouble
settle down on his Illinois farm and lead an
honest life.
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MINOR MATTERS.
Amendments tn the Spooner Bill to Regu.
late Commerce by Telegraph.

Amendments tn the spooner Bin To Regu-
late Commerce by Telegraph.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 2S.-The Senate commit
tee on postoffces and post roads held another
meeting to-day on Mr.. Spooner's bill ''to regu-
late commerce carried on by telegraph" A
large number of amendments have been made to
the bill as IL was originally framed, and another
meeting of the committee will be held on Sat
urday next for its further consideration. Sena-
tor Sawyer said to day that one of the principal
amendments made to the bill was that to exempt
news associations from regulation rates which
shall from time to time be fixed. In other
words, said he. the restrictions in the bill are
not to apply TO either the United or Associated
Press. and telegraph companies are to be free
to m axe special exclusive arrangements for
carrying the news OF such associations.
Representative Vandever, of California, said
this afternoon that the prospects for the passage
Of postal telegraph bill were most encouraging
IF we don't get postal telegraph this session,
said DIR. Vapdever. I'VE are sure to get one
next year. believe the sentiment of the
country is in favor of the proposition"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-29
CoNrRApIorING MIR. BAYAnD.
Congressman Reed Can't See ANY Concession
in the Fishery Treaty.

Congressman Reed Can't See Any Concession
In the Fishery Treaty.
Washington Special.
Secretary Bayard, in interview published
In the Washington Post to-day, is represented
as saying that in the fisheries treaty now before
the Senate American fishermen have been
corded every thing that they ever asked for, and
that if Canada had conceded as much in 1886
there never would have been any controversy.
Representative Reed, of Maine. referring to this
statement tonight, said that a most careful
study of the treaty failed to disclose a single
concession that any decent nation would not
make without treaty and without being asked
Just think OF the astounding magnanimity."
he said ''of soiemnly agreeing in a
treaty that the vessels of friendly nation,
when In distress, may enterta harbor and trans
ship their cargoes provided such transship-
meut 10 necessary in order to make repairs.
That is. subject to the customs laws of Canada.
Why the Barbary pirates would grant rs that
privilege after we went over there and per-
suaded them"
II is musing, too, to hear Secretary Bayard
talk about what the fishermen want, when he
has uniformly refused to listen to the represent
atlves of their organization. More than year
ago he replied to application from them for
an opportunity to present their case, refusing
on the ground that the State Department was
already sufficiently informed the subject
Ever since the fisheries commission began its
sessions in Washington, last November, the
ganization to which all the fishermen of New
England belong has had Office and
able representative In this city, but the
latter never was consulted by Secretary Bayard
or by either OF the American commissioners.
But the Canadians had their representatives
here by the score. Mr. Chamberlain, Sir Charles
Upper, and Minister West not afraid to
allow the Canadians to explaip aud urge their
side OF the contention. The Attorney general
of Newfoundland was in Washington until the
commission 2leted its work and on the
closest confidential terms with the British and
Canadian commissioners. and Nova Scotia was,
IL anything. better represented. The talk of
Secretary Bayard and the defenders Of the
treaty about what American fishermen 'de-
manded" is ridiculous. They demanded moth
ing but decent treatment under the convention
Of 1918, fairly construed, They asked for
concessions by Canada.
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Letter from Roscoe Conk,,nc.

PITTsBURG. Pa. Feb. .28 The following letter
from Roscoe Conkling is in reply to one ad-
dressed to him by n. w. Richmond. secretary
of club recently formed in this city bearing
Mr.. Conklings name. in which the club pro-
poses the New York statesman for the pfesi-
Dental nomination:
NRw YORK. Feb IS. 1888
My Dear Sir-Settng great store by the good opin-
ion OF my countrymen. warmly appreciate the fact,
announced in your letter of the 18th inst. that
citizens of Ptsburg have organized club to indicate
their wish that the Republican party may make me
candidate for President of the United
States Not being aspirans for political
preferment and not supposing that the
party. with many tried and distinguished men to
choose from, would wish become the bearer of
its standard the honor you and others have so nex
pectedly done me is gratifying SO much as
political act. but rather evidence of personal
kindness and confidence. Regarding the for.
nation of the crb in this light I an
grateful to ITS members and promoters for
all their action implies. ard l shall remember and
value it always. Without reference candidates Il
win be great satisfaction If club bearing my name
shall contribute in any way to renstae the organiza
ton whose wisdom and earnestness proved SO
useful during the most tragic and trying period
of history. To that party again triumphant
and united worthy of itself of its past, the
brave and honest champion Of the right, the welfare
and progress of 63 900 600 people. is inspiration
enough for all Republicans In that hope. unite
with you and with all who cherish il IN sincerity,
Respectfully. yours.
ROSCOE coSKLINa.
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Aid for an Indian school.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON. Dec. 26-Msior Steele called
ut the Office Of tho Commissioner of Indian
Affairs to-day and secured . promise that an
inspector should be sent to Whites Institute in
Wabash county. for the purpose Of seeing what
is needed in the way OF increased compensation
from the government for services Major Steele
has also made argument before the House
committee on Indian affairs in support of his bill
making appropriation for increased compen-
sation to reimburse the Miami Indians in the
Eleventh congressional district for money i'm
properly paid to other Indians out of the Miami
fund. He stated tonight to the Journal CORE
spondent that be believed his bill would DO
finally passed. IL gives to the Miamis in his
district between 375, 900 and $50, 900.
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gis, and had her face bundled up in thick
shawl This prevented her from hearing the
approaching train.
Winchester has Just completed fifth gas we'll.
which proves to be the best yet opened at that
place. Steps will at once be taken TO sink sixth
we'll
Revival services of more than ordinary inter-
est have been in progress among the Presby-
terians and Christians New Lights) for some
days past at Winchester.
The case of Charles Sparks W. the city OF
Terre Haute. for S.. 900 damages, taken to Parke
county on change Of venue, was yesterday dis
missed by plaintiff at his costs.
A fourth paper will shortly be started at VIM
chester. to be known the Advance. IL will
be published weekly and will declare in favor
of third party Prohibition. 1t will contain. also.
local and other general news.
Prof. Thomas Gray. of the University Of
Glasgow, Scotland, widely known in this country
for his contributions to science in electricity and
seismolocy, has been appointed to the chair Of
dynamic engineering in the Rose Polytechnic
Institute at Terre Hau:e. and has signifed his
acceptance of the same.
Rev. Chenoweth, pastor of the United Breth-
rem circuit at Montpelier, has been confined TO his
room by serious stomach difficulty. Six years
ago he swallowed a silver quarter, and he has
reason to believe that the coin is yet in his
stomach All efforts 10 dislodge the offending
25-cent piece have been futile.
The Central Indiana Poultry Association has
elected the following officers: President. Justus
Clapp of Wayne county; vice-president, VIM.
Kinsley; recording secretary. f. B. Johnson;
corresponding secretary. G. b. Cage; treasurer,
John NJ. Ross. Union county; executive. COM
mittee George Kinsley. VIM. Kinsley, J. w.
Elliot, J. & Bowers and 7. Z. Goodrich; SUPER
intendent 5. L. Lange.
Sheriff Nicholas. of Parke county, returned on
Sunday with John Holmes, colored, captured at
Woodburn, eighteen miles east of Fit. Wayne
Holmes is accused of stealing horse belonging
to A. K. Stark, of the Parke bank, some months
ago, and was seen in Greencastle with the horse
He was brought before Judge White yesterday
saying he was not guilty. Frank M. Howard
was appointed Co defend him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-29
Indiana Pensions.

Washington Special
Pensions have been granted the following
named Indanisns
:. Mexican War-Jennstta Burnett. Petersville;
Mary Gosn. Lsesvills; Matilda Lakin. Miners
Corners.
New Psnsions-Thomas Z. Legg Or
land; I'll. w. Mccoy. Gentryvilie; Mary Kefer
Michigan City: minors OF William Hardesty, In
dianapolis Eliza X. Hardesty, Indianapolis
Catharine Edwards, Shelbyville; Jacob cellars.
Shoals Jnds A. Campbell, RaysviIle; Frances
ksneer, Oatsyilie; Louise Shoup. Middlebury
Eliza Croker. Deming; Henry Trick. Monroe;
Louis Etter Indianapolis; John Dunlap. Men
tone; a o. Merriek, Newbern; Adam. Maudiin,
New Carlisle; ID. p. Shepherd Rockville; J. T.
Kendall, Montgomery: w. II. Nicholas. Hano-
yer Jonas Nibart Coal City; j. r. Cradle,
Corydon; w. Il. Todd. BLOOMINGTON; w. r. Har-
den, Aliens Creek Hannibal Farrell. Banning
ton; K +. Stewart, Noorfeld; NJ A Cherry,
Freeport: w IL Records. Rising sun
Inereassd-Jasper Humphrey. Plainsville;
John AifRood. Lake Shore; j. X Rhodes. Ev-
ansviils; A Wright, New Ross; j. w Quinn
Madison: J. A. Smith. Dunkirk; T.. a. Joiaman,
Warsaw, Louis Idlewine. Minehousen; William
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Tba Eonitable Lifs Assurance Society.

We are accustomed to expect large figures
when the statement of The Equitable appears.
bus nevertheless their magnitude this year will
arrest the attention of all intelligent readers
The outstanding business is s4S3, 029. 662; no
other company in tho world comes within 800
600, 900 of this amount The new business for
the year, $13S, 023. 105 is sum that many com.
panies would be glad to quote as their total
business.
The surplus is $lS 104 255. Not moro than
one or two companies have, thick, a surplus
half as large. The other figures are correspond.
ingly large, and bear testimony to the remarka.
bly, good judgment and idomtable energy OF the
management
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-29
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

Mr.. J. r. DeCamp, vice-president of the -lato
Metropolitan National Bank, of Cincinnati. Sc
cured bondsmen late last evening.
The New Jersey State Prohibition convention
met yesterday, at Trenton, and appointed four
delegates at large to the national Prohibition
convention at Indianapolis. Gen. Clinton B.
Fiske, who heads the delegation, is mentioned
the candidate for the presidency.
On Monday night at Clinton, KY, Samuel
Price, white man, who killed q sheriff. and
Bell Reams. colored who shot a farmer named
jackson, who caught Reams in the act of robbing
q hen-roost Saturday night. were taken out
Of Jail by mob of fifty masked men and
hanged
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-29
Eacing at New Orleans.

New ORLEANS, Feb 2s.-There was good
attendance at the races to-day and the track
was fast.
First Race-Half a mile. Macbeth won;
Rufiana second, Nose K. third. Time, :521.
Second Race-Five eighths of mile Lizzie
L. won; Lomax second. Full Sail third. Time,
LOG
Third Race-Three-fourths of mile Dudley
Oaks won: Leila May second. Redstone third.
Time. 1:19.
Fourth Race-Seven-eighth of mile. Jim
Williams won; Wanderoo second. Little Sulli-
van third. Time, 1888
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-29
ILLINOIS.

Farmer Killed by Falling Under Train
Charged with Forgery.
Special to the INDIANAPOLIS Journal
PARIS. Feb. Is -Jacob Wetzel, a well-to-do
farmer residing eight miles north of this city,
attempted to board north bound passenger
train the Cairo Vlncennes & Chicago rail-
road, at the depot in this city, this afternoon,
and missing the platform fell under the train,
the last coach running over him. crushing both
legs. He died two hours afterwards.
Ans Owens, detective of this city, arrested
Captain Evinger. at Terrell, last NIGHT, and
lodged him in Jail here to-day. for forging the
names of his (Evineer's) father and father-in-
law to notes amounting to $3.50.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-29
Deaths by Burning.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28-Three fatal cases of
burning have occurred here since the present
cold-snap set in. The oyear-od son of VIM
Brown died from burns received from CRATE
fire, last night. James Prince, aged fifty.
bachelor farmer, who lived alone in his house.
five miles northwest of here in epileptic fit
fell into an open fireplace. He managed to get
out of the fire. bnt lay the floor all night and
part of the next day before he was discovered
He is dying. Near Lagootee. fourteen miles
east, Mrs. Fitzpatrick was fatally burned, and
young man named William Bramble, while
trying to save him. so badly burned that he
is cripple for life
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-29
Sudden Death of a Young Woman.
THE NEWS FROM ABROAD.
End of the Negotiations Between France and
Italy-EngIand Sides with the Italians.

End OF the negotiations between France and
Itaiy-Engiand Sides with the Italians.
PARIS, Feb. est is semi-officially stated
that NJ. Fourens, the Foreign Minister, after
consulting with M. Tirard, the Prime Minister,
and other members of the Cabinet has informed
Count Menabrea, the italian ambassador, that
ths French proposals for treaty of commerce
with Italy cannot be modified, and Italy must
accept or refuse them. The negotiations for a
treaty have therefore been broken off.
The Gauois and Figaro assert that the pres
ence of British squadronin the gulf of Genoa
is owing to the action of Signor Crispi, the Ita-
ian Premier and Foreign Minister, who wished
to make demonstration against France. The
Gauois publishes letter addressed to
the corresp ondents of English newspa-
pers. reproaching Lord Salisbury for his
willingness to assist in maneu7er that would
wound Frances feelings in order to satisfy Sig
Crispi's vanity and hatred. The letter indi-
Gates basis upon which an alliance between
England and France would be advisable. and
says: England gained benefit by Frances
disasters in 1870. and would gain less by the
total destruction Of France. at which Prince
Bismarck and Signor CrispI aim.n
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Operatic Salaries.

Philadelphia Press. -,
Perhaps the most important effect OF the rail-
nre OF tho National Company will be IN re-
duction of operate salaries all around rive
Gerster and as much TO Scalchi, added to fne
endless other expenses is enough to make
deep hole in our Treasury surplus after sea-
sons tour and 1t 10 surprising rather than other.
wise, that any manager has been able TO stand
such heavy drains on his purse. There - ne
reason why the income of Henry Irving, Miss
not amply reward q prima donna for her Efforts
Perhaps If the salaries come down, opera may
one day get permanent foothold in this coun-
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Seriously Hurt in a Runaway.
n a

WARSAW, Feb. 2S.-At an early hour this
morning. Henry Walters, of this place. was
quite seriously hurt by being thrown from
wagon, from which he had been unloading
wood. It seems that the team took fright and
ran away, and in crossing the Pittsburg road
near the residence of Philip Winters. Walters
was thrown out, striking the track of the rail-
road. The little finger his right hand was
nearly torn off, although the bones were not
broken. and his right ear was badly lacerated
besides his body was considerably bruised. As
sistancs was immediatele given TO MIR. Walters.
and he was taken to drug store, where DR.. G.
w. Burket dressed his wounds
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College Sensation a.. GreeDcastic.
ecial TO the IndianapoIis JournaI

GREENcAsTLE, Feb. 2S-Considerable sur
prise and comment were created in college cir
cles here. to-day, by President Martin declaring
in chapel, this morning. that in ths future the
young ladies would be forbidden to accompany
the young gentlemen to the fraternity halls and
to the restaurants. both OF which practices have
been quite common heretofore. Certain imper-
alive reasons. which the president failed to give.
were assigned the cause or the order
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-29
Herbert Rismarck,s Mission TO London.

LONDON, Feb. 2S-The presence of Count
Herbert Bismarck in London is extremely puz-
cling to that class of persons who assume to
know everything. and for once they are
at loss. There is little doubt. however. that
the Count has come to consult Count Won Hatz-
fedt as to the selection of a regent in the event
of the Emperor's illness or absence from Berlin
when the Crown Prince dies.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-29

Sexton. Grantsburr; Archibald Shields. De-
lany's Creek; Joseph e. everett, Evansville;
David Craig. Grand View; John A. Bergman.
Fl. Grismer. Rossville; +. Shock. Roanoke;
Philip Borden. Idlewild Thomas McCutchan,
Inglefeld: Jacob Fisher. Mineral City; B. +.
South and n. J. Owings. Indianapolis; T. Pietlo,
Dugger; ID. L. Hodges. Terre Haute; John Fry,
Morap; r. d. Mills Plainville.
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Burglars Sent to Jail.


WINCHESTER. Feb. 28.-At Muncie yesterday
the police, acting under the advice of Marshal J.
NJ Fletcher, of this city. made the arrest of Ed
Smith and Charles McCay, charged with burg
larizing the store of Weller Bros. at Farmland,
not long since, TO the amount of some 5000.
When brought before Squire Pickett, of this
city. this morning, they waived preliminary
trial, and were sent to jail in default of bail,
their bonds being fixed az 81 600 each.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-29
SPECIAL Stake Race.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 28.-The ST. Louis Fair
Grounds Association will give special stake
race june 5, for the Democratic national con-
vention, for all ages with from 81, 500 to 81 600
added money. The name of the race will be
the Cleveland Stake"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-29
The scuiling Championship.

JACKSONVILLE. Fla Feb % The sculing rae o
for the championship of America off this
afternoon Lake Weir. the contestants being
Teemer Hamm and Mckay. Teemer won in
20 minutes, 2 seconds; Mckay second, in 20
minutes, seconds, and Hamm third, in 20
minutes seconds
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ALeap Year Privilege.


She sat idly watching the empty oyster shell:
on her plate, while he finished the last morsei
of cracker within reach.
"Mr Sampson" she said, with little blush.
"do you think that young ladies are justified in
taking advantage of their leap year privilegesT
His heart gave one great saddle rock bound,
for she was rich and he was poor, and he loved
her with that mad passion so common to this
condition of society. He fervently assured her
that he did.
'Then, Mr. Sampson" she said, shyly, 81
think would like . dozen more the she'll"
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any one man in the country TO distort and mis-
represent the principles of the Democratic par
". He is, and has always been, prosecuon-
ist and. with the exception, perhaps, OF Mr..
English, did moro 20 bring about the disaster %
1880 than any man in the country by the ridic.
ulous change of 'front.' hs compelled dener1
Hancock TO take on the tariff question.
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Charged with False Pretsnses,

special to the Indiena.Noiis Journal
MADISON, Feb. 28--Captain B. B. Bradley, OF
the steamer T. d. Dale, was arrested here to-
day by United States Attorney Griffin, of Green
willie. Miss, under requisition from the Governor
of that State, charged with obtaining money
under false pretenses in selling NJ V. Nc
Bride, of Greenvllle. the ste amer c. L. Grant
when it did not belong TO him. Bradley left
this evening with Griffin for Mississippi
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Steamship News

QUEENSTOWN, Feb % - Arrived: Arabic,
frosa New York
NEW YORK. Feb. 2s-Arrived: Mexico, from
Havana; Westernland. from Antwerp The
Belgian steamer Hermann. which sailed from
this port for Antwerp last Sunday morning,
returned tins morning with a loss of her rndder.
Her sister steamer. the Jan Breydel, from Ant
verp via Boston, towed her ia.