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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-15
The Downs Murder Case.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE, Ind, Jan. 14.-Au day Thursday and
until late Friday afternoon consumed in securing
jury in the Downs murder The regular panel,
venire of fifty jurors, and another Of twenty-five
were exhausted in securing acceptable twelve. COL
R. R. Defort presented the in behalf of the
State and T. Arthur Stuart for the defense. The lat
ter said they would show that upon the subject of the
land in dispute, over which the killing occurred.
Downs laboring under the delusion that it
belonged to him, he having bought and
paid for il. There was mortgage
upon the land, of which he ignorant, and
though the courts took the land lawfully to satisfy
the mortgage and Holloway the victim. the rea,
owner yet Downs held to the belief that it was his
land and paid the tax upon it year after year. The
defense said that they would show that the fatal
shooting was done by Joseph Holloway's son-done
unintentionally and unwittingly. Mr.. Stuart then
explained that at the time the shooting tho
three in line-Downs the right of Ho To-
and joseph the left of his father and that the
medical evidence would show that the shot ed
Holloways breast from left right. The jury is to
be kept together during the trial.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-15
IRISH AFFAIRS.
Mr.. Blunt Discards the Prison Uniform--Per-
sico and His Mission

Mr.. Blunt Discards the Prison Uniform-Per-
sico and His Mission
DUBLIN, Jan. 1.-THE Galway correspondent
of the Evening Telegraph wires to-day that Mr..
Wilfrid Blunt deprived of his overcoat yes
terday afternoon, by the prison authorities,
whereupon, f1nging his prison garb aside, he
demanded his own clothing. On this being
fused, Mr.. Blunt gathered blanket from his
bed about him and, pacing up and down in his
cell. passed in this manner the remainder OF the
day. To-day he remained in his bed, refusing to
get up and resume the prison garb. He told the
visiting justices who saw him to day that in q
recent interview Mr. Balfour had declared to
him (Blunt) his intention of imprisoning six of
the physically weakest Parnellites, who would
be unable to survive six months in Jail The
justices refused to receive the declarations of
Mr. Blunt They advise the removal of the
prisoner to a better room. and that his overcoat
be restored to him. also that he be supplied with
writing materials.
his Lisfinny castle, in County Waterford,
capped from the castle to-day and eluded the po-
lice, VINO are now in full chase after him.
MGR. Persico. in his report to Pope Leo, has not
made any reference to the question of the
adjustment of diplomatic relations between
England and the Vatican. He has confined
obtained from lay Catholics of emlnence and
from the higher ecclesiastics as to the
condition of Ireland. and the position
of the priesthood in the
rent political controversies. MGR. Persico
has made recommendations on his own
count whatever. and although it is true that he
received from Roman Catholic officials of the
Irish government their views of the situation,
he has done nothing more than to report them.
The efforts made by both sections of the English
Catholics to approach his Excellency have
hitherto failed The Italian priest is just
averse to receiving addresses from Liberal
Catholics from the Tory Catholics. the
ground that his mission was especially confined
to study of the position and to the reception of
Catholic opinion from all sides in Ireland
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-15
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.

Some of the Political Topics Under Consid-
GRAFTON by the German Reichstag.
Copyright, 1885, by the New York Associated Press
BERLIN. Jan. 14-Both houses sent messages
to the Crown Prince expressing sympathy for
him and hopes for speedy restoration to health
and return home. The session promises to be
undisturbed by any serious question. The Con-
servatives and National Liberals await the re-
suit of the debate in the Reichstag on the five
years Parliament project before proposingi'a
similar measure in the Landtag. The Center
party will raise trouble over the suppression of
the Polish language in the teaching of religion
in the province of Posen. The authorities
have dismissed the mayors opposing
the suppression of Polish schools and have
closed the schools and threatened to suspend
the clergy The priests of the province ap-
pealed to Archbishop binder, who replied, adj
vising submission A section of the clergy re-
jected the Archbishop's advice. and have ap-
pealed to the Pope. Archbishop binder, after a
conference with Berlin authorities, issued an
order to the priests to desist from fomenting
opposition to the governments under penalty of
suspension. This order has not Gained the agi-
tation. The Polish party has started three
journals, with the avowed aim of educating the
children of the people aud of keeping alive the
Polish national sentiment Herr Windthorst
intends to move that the government modify
the action of the Posen authorities in suppress
ing the of the Polish language in religious
teaching.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-15
A STARTLING TRAGEDY.
Sudden Death of a Wife and Mother Under
Circumstances of Shameful Character.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
New YORK Jan. 14-About o'clock this
afternoon well-dressed elderly gentleman
accompanied by an elegantly attired lady about
forty-ive years of age, entered an designation
house kept by woman named Fisher. in West
Twenty eighth street. and were assigned to a
room. Nothing was heard from the couple
until o'clock. when the man rushed
down stairs, and in excited manner
shouted for help. saying that the lady who
cupied the room with him dangerously i'll.
He then hurried out of the house, and has not
been seen since The servantsl ran upstairs.
and entered the room. There they found the
woman lying a bed dead. She was wholly
disrobed. On the dressing case was gold watch
marked "E. L. P" The police were in
formed and the coroner summoned. The
latter, on examination said the woman had evil
IDENTIFY died of heart disease. The sum of $43
visitin g-cards were also found. inscribed Mrs E.
Parmeee, 327 jefferson avenue, Brooklyn
The woman is thought TO be highly
connected. Inquiry at 327 jefferson ave-
nue. revealed the fact that it
was the home of Edwin Parmelee.
and that the dead woman his wife. The
lady who admitted the reporter said that Mr..
death, but that he himself was on his deathbsd.
and that he could not be seen. It was learned
that the family lived Circleville. Orange coun-
ty New York, but had moved their present
residence two years ago. The people in the
vicinity speak very highly of the family. The
couple had five children, two sons and three
daughters, all living Her daughters are promi-
Parmelee was possessed of considerable
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-15
FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED.
Arcola Excited Over Death Which May Have
Been Criminal-An Inquiry to Be Made.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
FORT WAYNE, Ind, Jan. 14-Great excite
ment exists at Arcola eight miles west of this
city, by reason of the death of Miss Leila Win
gard, pretty girl of eighteen, which occurred
last Monday. Her death sudden that
Coroner Shellhorn went to Arcola to hold an in
quest but was deferred from SO doing by her
physician, young DR.. Cutshall. who positively
assured the coroner that Miss Wingard died of
''blac k erysipelas" Since her burial it has de-
veoped that she was soon to become a mother
and a recent visit to Fort Wayne she spoke
freely of her condition to at least two female
acc uain tances. and coupled the of the
physician npeasantly with the matter. Sheriff
Viberg and Prosecutor Robinson began workln G
the to day. and it is stated that on Mon
day the body will be exhumed. Very sensation
al developments expected.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-15
A SIGNIFICANT PHRASE.
The Berlin Berse Unfsvorably Affected by a
Sentence in a Royal Speech

Sentence in a Royal Speech
BERLIN, Jan. 1.-THE Prussian Diet was
opened to-day. The royal speech made no
mention of foreign military affairs. 1t declares
there was hope that the progress of the Grown
Prince. Frederick William, would be main
tanned. The condition Of the finances of the
empire. the speech said, are favorable beyond
expectation. Bills will be submitted to the
Diet to provide for the Improvements of the con-
dition OF the clergy of all denominations. and
for the abolition of the widows and orphans
fund.- which the civil officials have hitherto paid.
the state will partially assume the payment or
the salaries of the teachers in communal schools
and will contribute to the construction of inn
portant railway lines. II will also assist In the
development of all interests of the country to
which II Ia proper to devote the resources or the
state. The success OF the reform in taxation
which became possible ir 1887. justified the hope
that unless unforeseen events intervene
restoration and maintenance of an equilibrium
between the revenue and expenses in coming
years will be more easily effected.
The bourse adversely affected by pas
sage IN the speech abiding to tho contingency
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-15
File Going an Eastern Prince.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
LONDON, Jan. 14.-One of Englands jubilee guests
is in trouble in France It is the Maharaah
Gaekwar, of Bareda. He had left Paris and was
route for the East but it that the landlord of
the hotel at which he stopped before the jubilee
claimed 81 900 damages from the Prince. The
latter refused to pay, and left. MEANWHILE
the landlord secured judges order, hired
The Prince overtaken and stopped at Belfort,
the German frontier and his baggage seized. Gaek-
war claims that it is an attempt at extorton; that
originally the landlords bill G48 for repairs. but
when he found that his guest was rich prince his
bill suddenly increased The Maharajah paid the
tidy sum of e24O month for the rent of his apart
ments. The affair will be settled by dipomates.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-15
Cable Notes.

One hundred emgrants from Belfort, France, start
ed yesterday for Dakota There are signs that emil
grafton from France is increasing.
1t is reported that Queen Victoria will invite King
Humbert and Queen Marguerite to visit London dur
ing the coming italian exhibition.
Herr Hazenclef. who has beer pronounced hope
lessiy insane. will be placed in hospital in Berlin
Monday. His seat in the Reichstag will be declared
vacant
The Russian troops in the Lublin district said
to suffering greatly. Forty have already died from
the cold, and 10 per cent. of them down with ty
phoid fever.
DR. Schweinfurth the African explorer. telegraphs
from Cairo, denying the statement, which recently
appeared in the Vossische Zietung that he had had
news from Stanley.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-15

of events interfering with the maintenance of
the financial equilibrium Foreign securities
declined per cent. and credits fell three marks.
Despite the war scares business on the boerse
keeps active. Comparative statistics for the
past five years disclose rapid growth of opera
lions. In 1883 loans issued in Germany
amounted to 762, 900. 600 marks; Last year they
reached 032 600. 900 marks. of which 456 000 600
marks was foreign loans. proof that the fnan-
cal center of Europe is now Berlin, to which
capital even Frankfort business is now trans
ferred The returns of the Reichsbank show
that the bank. with fifteen branches, cleared in
1887 H. 207, O0U 600 marks. against 1928 000.0 600
in 1895
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-15
Ferdinand Will Fight.

SOFIA, Jan. 14.-Prince Ferdinand during re-
COTTON of the officers of the Sofa garrison New
Years day. spoke theoretically of the situation. and
said that events might force Bulgaria to defend
her rights. You will then see," continued Prince
Ferdinand. "that die in defense of country
Several superior officers decorated with the order
of Saint Alexander. banquet will be given tonight
at the palace to the Ministers and chief military
officers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-15
Predicting a Financial Collapse.

EpeCIAI 1nulAnaDOnH JOufnaT
LONDON Jan. 14.-The Standard says that only
France and Russia threaten the peace of Europe.
"a grand financial smash says this journal, may
be expected from these quarters IF De Lesseps has
made a triing error N his programme, cata-
clysm will arise such the modern world has
before seem" And for the Russian budget, the
Standard claims that is clearly transparent and it's
purposes patent that it is only common to
expect collapse there with terrible results.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-15
Acquitted and Re-Arrested.

RUsHvILLE, Jan. 14.-The jury in the trial of the
State John Gardner the charge of grand larce
ny, returned verdict this morning after being out
all night, of mot guilty" Gardner arrested at
his home in indianapolis, a few days ago on the
charge of having stolen a bay mare from F. B.
Stearns, in this city the night of 18th June
1856. Gardner was re-arrasted before leaving the
courtroom the charge of stealing The State
was represented by Prosecuting Attorney Campbell
and Lot Guffn, ans the defense by Ben Davis of In
dianapolis, End c. f. Kennedy, Of this city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-15
freed by His Own Dog.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal

MoNTEzUMA Jan. 1.-two young Of this vi
vinty started Thursday evening to visit two young
ladies distant about three miles Crossing the grounds
OF farmer whose dogs have inhospitable reputa-
ton, they observed by the dim light large dog max
ing toward them. One of them climbed a tree; tho
other ran and kept running The up the tree
saw the dog sit down, if to watch him. Becoming
chilly he finally ventured down, find it was his own
dog. which he supposed he had locked up before eav
ing home. Remern bering Faint heart" ETC.. he
went on. proposed, accepted and about Feb.
W III receive his reward of fair bride for being freed
BY his dog.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-15
Loui.iana Democratic nomination.

BATON ROUGE, La Jan. 1.-THE Democratic
vention reassembled this afternoon. The following
nominations were made completing the State ticket:
JAS A. Jeffries. of Rapides for Lieutenant
Judge Walter III. Rogers of Orleans, for Attorney
generals w H Piper of East Feciana, for Treasurer;
Joseph Breaux of iberia for Superintendent OF Public
Education Leonard +. Mason, of Concordia for Sec
rotary of State, and Mr.. Steele the present ineun
bent for Auditor. The two last named McEnery-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-15
Ingenious Burglars.

LONDON, Jan. 14-The burglary of Mr. Henry
Greenfells house was accomplished with moro than
ordinary shr ewdness It occurred last night while
the family at supper. The thieves entered
Mr. Greenfels apartments by of lad
der placed at window: They locked the
door the inside and then calmly spilled
the place of its valuables. To prevent
pursuit the burglars had stretched wires across the
lawn, in front of every exit, that when the serv
ants, who finally heard the thieves, rushed forth to
give the alarm they stumbled the distractions
and fell, thus giving the robbers time escape The
burglars have thus far not been caught. The most
valuable article they stole pearl necklace belong
ing to Mrs Greenfield, which valued at 81 500.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-15
Verdict in the Miller Damage Case.
special TO the IndianapoIis Journaa.

DELPHI, Ind, Jan. 1.-THE jury in the OF
Miller, administrator. the Louisville New Albany
& Chicago Railroad Company, after being out twenty
four hours returned verdict for the defendant
night. The suit was for $50 600 fer the death of
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller, killed at Man trap crossing,
south of Lafayette, two years ago. The
pied two weeks and enlisted formidable array of
legal talent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-15
Trials and Sentences of Socialists.

BERLIN Jan. 14.-The trial of thirty Socialists is
being carried privately at Posen 1t is certain that
all of them will be convicted of being members of
secret society.
At Dresden, three Socialist members of the mum.
cipal council Herren Stelzer Horn and Muller have
been sentenced to four months imprisonment each,
for using abusive language toward police officer.
In Freberg and Breigau Socialists Roll, Stock.
Yorger and Fuchs have been sentenced to imprison-
of several months for having crculate ed socalis
tic literature.
The authorities of Saxony especially active in
their efforts to out the Socialists.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-15
Steamship News.

NEW YORK, Jan. 14.-Arrived: Adriatic, from
Liverpool.
PHILADELPHIA Jan. 14.-Arrived: Maryland.
from London.
QUEENSTOWN Jan 14.-Arrved Celtic Etruria.
from New York.
FLusHIss, Jan. 14.-Arrived Belgcniand. from
New York for Antwerp.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-15
The German Crown Prince

BERLIN, Jan. 1.-THE latest advices from San
Reno declare that the reports that the Crown Princes
malady had taken an unfavorable turn are untrue.
There symptoms of recurrence of the swelling,
but the trouble has been checked. The press has
ceased discuss tn The best informed circles
continue absolutely skeptcal regards the possibility
of a cure being effected.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-15
THE UNEASINESS IN EUROPE
The Car Gives Indications of Being En-
tirely Under Control ofthe War Party.

He Will Take Advantage of Coming Grand
Military Fete to Make a Speech and Out
line the Future Policy of the Empire.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-15
THE THEBE-CARLISLE CASE
The House Elections Committee Decides
to Confirm the Speakers Title.

A Series of Afidavits Denying the Truth Of
the Charges Made by ThGbe. Including
Sworn Statement from Dir. Carlisle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-15
The SpeakcrAnnOyed Over the Bad Break
Made on Friday Last by Mr.. Mills.

There Is Little Money Involved in the Fishery
Dispute. and the Trouble Is Largely
Matter of Sentiment-Capital Notes.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-07-04
Canadian Defenses.

LONDON, June 29.-In the house OF
lords last night, Lord Dudley questioned
the government with regard to the de-
fenses of Esquimault, on the Pacific
coast. The secretary of the colonies de-
partment replied that the government
awaited the reply Of the Dominion Gov
ernment as to whether it assents to the
proposed arrangement for garrisoning
the defences. If the Canadians answer
in the affirmative, the Imperial Gov
ernment will at once proceed with the de-
fenses. The guns are in a very forward
state, and are all of eighty ton calibre.
While the discussion was going on it was
reported that Canada had agreed to Eng
lands proposals.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-07-04
New Steel Steamer.

WEST SUPERIOR. Wis, June 30.-The
first of the six steamers being built for
the Manitoba railroad has arrived. She
is the Northern Light, in command of
Capt. Stoddard, and left Buffalo with
2,2OO tons of coal. She is one of the
largest boats on the lake, being 80 feet
long and A feet beam, fitted with triple
.expension engines, steam stearing gear
and all modern conveniences. Pres. Hill,
General Manager Marvel and other
officials of the Manitoba railroad came up
in their official car this morning and look
ed her over. They expressed themselves
as much pleased with her. She will re-
turn with wheat and -four. The next of
the six will be launched about August l.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-07-04
Peaceful Policy.

BERLIN, June 25.-The reichstag opened
to-day with pomp and brilliancy. After
divine service in the court chapel, the en-
peror was escorted with great ceremony to
the white hall of the old castle, where he
declared the session open. Throughout
his speech the empepor dwelt upon Ger
many's pacific disposition. He says his
policy aims solely to ward off attack, not
to acquire military glory. The empire, he
declares, desires peace with all nations.
The emperor says, further: Germany
will adhere to her alliances with America,
which public opinion supports as the
basis of European equilibrium and the in,
heritance Of pacific relations with Russia,
which have existed for century, in con-
sonance with the emperor's feelings and
Germany's interests.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-07-04
RATIFYING THE NOMINATIONS.
A Large and Enthusiastic Meeting of the
Young Democracy of New York.

New YORK, June 28.-An enthusiastic
and largely attended mass meeting was
held tonight under the auspices of the
Young Democracy at the Academy of
Music and Wilson Hall to ratify the nom
nation of Cleveland and Thurman. The
halls we're beautifully decorated. Every
seat was filed Most prominent among
the decorations were the colors of Ireland
and Germany. Shortly after 8 o'clock,
the appearance of Speaker Carlisle and
Gov. Hill on the platform, escorted by d.
Willis James, ex-Mayor Cooper and Sena-
tor Murphy, was the signal for an out
burst of applause, and waving of bandan-
as Three cheers we're called for Gov.
Hill and given with enthusiasm. Senator
Murphy called the meeting to order, in
troduced d. Willis James as chairman of
the evening. AS Jones advanced in front
of the platform, large banner draped
with flags and bearing the portraits OF
Cleveland and Thurman was lowered
from the flies and displayed to the full
with cheers and applause. Jones, IN be-
half of the audience, expressed thanks to
the ladies whose presence graced the
meeting, and returned his own thanks for
the honor paid himself A number of
letters of regret we're received from gen
tlemen who could not be present. The
first was from Congressman Perry Bel
mont. In his letter he said: "The decline
of our merchant marine, and the loss of
our proper trade relations, outstripped
in the foreign market as we are by our
commercial rival, England, are in them
selves sufficient reasons for Congress to
make a change IN our tariff laws. Mills
bill is not free trade measure, but is
step directly in accord with the growing
needs of our fiscal and commercial sys
TENS, namely, the reduction of the sur
plus in the treasury, and an increase in
our foreign trade" A letter was then
read from Mayor Hewitt. The announce
ment Of his name was received with
mingled cheers and Kisses, both continu-
ing for some time When the secretary
was at last able to read the letter. Mayor
Hewitt's declaration that his duties would
not permit him to take part in politics
was received with laughter. Later, the
mayors declaration in regard to the tariff
was greeted with applause. Carlisle, Hill
and other leading democrats addressed
the assembled democrats, and the meeting
adjourned with cheers for Cleveland and
Thurman.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-07-04
Iron Workers Strike.

P1rrsBURe, Pa, June 29.-The iron
workers strike is now on, and by to-
morrow noon the mills will be idle. At a
conference of the wage committee Of the
amalgamated association, and the iron
manufacturers this afternoon, the work
ers' representatives stated that the lodges
had voted upon the question of reduction,
and had decided almost unanimously to
reject it. The manufacturers then stated
in language just as positive, that they
would not pay the present wages. A
scale will be presented to them for con-
sideration tomorrow. Should all the
mills close down it would affect hun
dred thousand men.