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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-05

WASHINGTON, April 4.-Speaker Carlisle has
purchased, for SIS. 900, the house On Z street,
near Franklin Park. occupied until his recent
recall bv the Swedish minister.
The President has vetoed the bill for the re-
lief of Nat Mckay and the heirs of Donald
Mckay.
: The Supreme Court of the United States has
denied the application for a rehearing of the
'Driven-wellp cases. This is the second apnli-
cation that has been made for q rehearing in
these cases
The flag on the Department of Justice was
placed at halfmast soon as ths death of ex-
Attorney-general Brewster was announced, and
Attorney general Garland issued order that
the building be draped in mourning and that it
be closed on the day of the funeral.
Hon. w. n. Cslkins, who has been in Wash
ington since Sunday on business before Supreme
Court, will leave for his home at Indianap oils
tomorrow afternoon.
Representative White has his two sons who
are attending college in the East, with him
here now spending their Easter holiday.
The Secretary of the Interior to-day rendered
decision in Indian depreciation claim case of
loss sustained in 1861 to 1867 by the Apache
Indians. The finding of the Secretary is: Loss
sustained. $199 90: claim for losses covered by
this allowance except an item of $500 for depre-
dation committed june 25. 1870, not presented
within the period fixed by law.
The conferees on the Memphis bridge bill
feature of the bill is made optional with the
company. The wagon-way remains mandatory
BENJAMIN p Douglass and Henry B. Martin.
of Indiana, were today appointed to 5000 posi-
tions as copyists in the Patent Once.
John A. Holman and wife, OF Indianapolis,
are in the city.
1t is considered certain that the army retiring
board Will recommend the retirement of General
Terry.
The Postmaster general has sent in a list of
additional estimates aggrogating $4,000 for
marking stamps. inks and pads.
The National Wornen 9 Suffrage Association
to-day adopted resolutions looking toward
union with the American Womsn's Suffrage
Association Mrs. Elizabeth Cady stanton was
reelected president, Miss Susan B. Anthony
vice-president, Miss Rachel g. Foster, CORES
ponding secretary. and Mrs. Jane IL Spoford.
treasurer. and Mrs Eliza T. Wilbur and Mrs.
Julia A. Wilbur. auditors Mrs. Matilda Josylin
Gage was elected chairman OF the executive
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OFFICIAL BoNDsMEN.

Senator Manderson's Bill TO Limit the Period
of Their Liability.
Special the 1ndianaDoIis Journaa.
WASHINGTON, April 4-For number of years
Senator Manderson, of Nebraska, has been try
ing to secure the passage of bill. the object OF
which is give some relief to sureties on the
bonds of United States officers from unjust suits
against them years after the accounts have been
audited and closed by the departments Here
tofore these efforts have proved futile, and
month after month the government has been
proceeding to collect alleged debts of public
officials, in many cases ten years more after
these officials have died. and when it sup
posed by their heirs, as well as their suretes
that the accounts were all right. At last that
Senator has succeeded. as far as the Senate is
concerned, and the bill which passed the Sem
ate last week will come up in the House, if it
can ever be reached, and there is some prospect
that this long neglected matter may. at last, be
performed. The text of the bill as it passed the
Senate is as follows:
''That hereafter. whenever any deficiency
shall be discovered in the accounts of any off,
cial of the United States, of any officer dis
shall be the duty of the accounting officers
making such discovery to at once notify the
head of the department. having control over the
affairs of said officer Of the nature and amount
of said deficiency, and il shall be the immediate
duty of said head of department to at once no.
tify all obgors upon the bond or bonds of such
official of the nature of such deficiency and the
amount thereof. Said notification shall be
deemed sufficient if mailed at the postofice in
the city of Washington, d. c., addressed to said
sureties. respectively. and directed to the re-
spective postofices where said obligors may re-
side, If known. but failure TO give mail
such notice shall not discharge the surety or
sure ties upon such bond.
Sec 2 That if, upon the statement of the ac-
count of any official of the United States or of
any officer disbursing chargeabe with public
money, by the accounting officers oe the treas
ury, it shall thereby appear that he is indebted
to the United States. and suit therefor shall
not be instituted within five years after such
statement of said account, the sureties on his
bond shall not be liable for such indebtednessn
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-05
MINOR MATTERS.

Major SfeeIe's Soldiers Home Bill Receives
Favorable Consideration by the Committee.
Special to the indianapolis journal
WASHINGTON, April 4-Major Steele is natur-
ally somewhat elatsd over the success ne has SO
far attained with his bill appropriating $500 600
for a national Soldiers home, in Grant county,
at such place as the board of managers may Sc
lect, upon citizens agreeing to furnish free
sufficient supply of gas to heat and illuminate it.
The House committee military affairs to-day
directed him to make a favorable report on
the bill, and he will make q strong argument for
It. So far, the committee have met with signal
success in securing consideration of the bills it
has placed upon the calendar, and the prospects
are that Major Steele will get his measure
through the House. He is giving it his best ef-
forts, and deserves congratulations for what he
has done
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-05
THE MINNEAPOLIS MILLS.
Waiting for Power to Increase the Output
and Fill Orders Already Booked.

MINNEAPOLIS. April 4.-There WAS hardly
any change in the volume of flour made last
week The output for the week was 122, 500
barrels-averaging 20, AT barrels daily, against
123 75O barrels the week before and 155, 400 bar
necessary to again report no perceptible i'm
provement in the water power, though every
condition seems to indicate that there will be a
de cided change for the better before another
week passes. The weather is warmer and
sprngliks. causing quite thaw, while more or
less rain this afternoon is expected to raise
the river. Eight mills using steam
Five of those idle, together with one-third
of another which has steam for only part of its
capacity, will be put IN operation the minute
that power is available with which to run them,
5000 bbls. Then there several mills able
run only at reduced output, and they will
change to full motion soon the power will
Justify it This will probably add z, 900 bbls.
about 81. 600. year ago the mills were
ming stronger than for the six months previous.
Most of the mills have considerable orders ahead
now. and though i'm patient at the non-arrival of
water are feeling pretty good
There is very good demand for flour from
the East, and mllers able to sell all they
want az present. prices. The export market was
quite active few days back and some of our
firms made heavy sales, and largely of patents,
at prices said to ba good as could be obtained
in this country. Trade in this direction Ia more
quiet now, and millers to be giving greater
attention to domestic business The direct -four
exports for the week were II, 800 brls, against
43 500 the week before
Receipts for the week ending April 3. Wheat
1,057. $50 bu; -four. 2.575 Shipments for the
week: Wheat, 144,7so bu -four. 120.5 $50 brls;
neapols. 7,471.276 on; St. Paul, 100000; Duluth,
z, ,744,3 303
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Our Pitiful Naval Establishment.


WASHINGTON, April 4-sThe effect of the
trouble between the United States authorities
and the government of Morocco has been to
open the eyes of the country to the urgent me-
cessity for an increase in our naval establish
ment." said Republican member of the House
committee on military affairs, to-day. sIf We
should be drawn into arrow over there. we would
certainly get badly whipped before we could
get into condition TO maintain the dignity Of the
American flag / an inclined to think,r con-
tsnusd thls gentleman. that the result will be
seen, before this Congress expires in a much
larger appropriation for the increase of the
navy than has been given before in many
years"
do You expect to see big sum appropriated
this yearl" / inquired.
'.No that is very unlikely. There is an in
sane desire the part Of Democratic members
Of the House cut down expenditures to the
lowest possible notch, and in spite of the urgent
necessity OF the case, do not think there 10
any likelihood that bill OF great proportions
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-05
The Nrissonri Eleetions.

ST. Louis, April 4.-The municipal elections
throughout Missouri, yesterday. were unusually
spirited contests, much interest being centered
in the question of local option. In many cases
the old government was completely overturned
by fusion of parties and nominations of citi-
zens' tickets Sedalia, for the first time in
eral years. elected Republican Mayor, Col j.
d. Crawford. St. Joseph elected the whole Re-
publican ticket, headed by Englehardt for May
or ST. Charles elected Edward Gutt ReDub-
lican candidate for Mayor. At jefferson City
party lines drawn. Independence
was thoroughly Democratic. At Boonvile G.
@. Bell. Republican was elected Mayor. There
party lines at Poplar Bluff. At Mexico
q. c. Bassford. Democrat, was elected Mayor.
The Democrats won unexpected victory at
Carthage. electng a Democratic Mayor. AT
LaPlata, the former government was completely
upset and Chas. N Mitchell, of the Peoples
ticket. elected Mayor. In Warrensburg and
Marysville the Democrats were victorious. The
honors were equally divided IN the numerous
smaller towns throughout the State, the interest
being entirely local.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-05

DETROIT. April An Evening Journal
a magnificent leap from his balloon shortly
after noon to-day. The first attempt at an
ascension was 3 failure, but the second effort
was success and the air-ehip reached
height estimated At nearly 10, 900 feet. At this
elevation the balloon seemed to stand still aud
by the aid OF glasses Hogan could be seen edging
over the side of the car. Suddenly cry went
up, Hes jumped and tim crowd craned their
necks 10 see the man dash himself to pieces.
The parachute failed to work at first and the
daring aeronaut was seen diving to the earth
with lightning speed. A moment later. how
ever, the umbrella shaped life preserver opened
its wings and Hogan's rapid descent was checked.
From that point he dropped slowly and reached
the earth safely In four minutes. at a point
about oue-and-one- half mile from the city. The
fool-hardy man dropped 500 feet before his
parRchute opened.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-05
THE RHODE ISLAND ELECTION.
Taft, Republican, Has Nearly 1900 Majority
The Legislature Decidedly Republican.

PRovIDENoE, April 4-The State election to-
day went Republican by about 1,50O on the gem
eral ticket, and the Republicans had sweeping
victory on the Legislature. capturing this city,
with twelve Representatives, and Senator.
and about twenty i've of the other thirty five
towns.
Pawtuckst sends full Republican delegation,
as does Woonsockes
Newport succeeded in electing only Senator,
Democratic. failing of election on the five Repre-
sentatives Both cities, however, Endorsed the
Republican gubernational ticket
The proposed amendment TO the Constitution
abolshlng tho real estate qualification for for
eign-born voters will probably not get the neces-
sary two-thirds vote.
With two exceptions where the Demo
Gratis retained their hold, or where there was
failure to elect, the Republicans have regained
every town in the State that they lost last year.
The full vote for Governor was follows:
Taft tRep.), 20. 765; Davis (Dsm 7444; Gould
tPro.l, 1855. Majority for Taft, 1,989.
Providence gave Taft 211 majority. On the
legislative ticket the Republicans have regained
nearly every town which they lost last year.
Darlington. however which has always been
Republican captured by the Democrats.
The Rubernatorial ticket is elected with little
'oA1~ei0A IA eHo soeo VI any Va sne eonui""e00'
The independent opposition to the Republican
candidate for the eLieutenant-governor was large
ly Offset by special efforts in his behalf in Kent
county, where he ID large mill-owner.
The exact status of the General Assembly
cannot be given, account of the failure of
election in Newport and couple os towns, but
the Republicans will have majority on joint
ballot. There are 10S members in the grand
COMMITTEES and the Republicans have elected 81
1t is thought that several, perhaps ALL the
Assembly nominees in this place came short of
election. The official count alone decide the
matter. The Republican majority in the Assem-
bly, is safe without them, however.
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The Illinois Elec.tons.

CHICAGO. April 4.-Revised returns of yester-
days election in this city show that in the alder
manic contests the Republicans elected nineteen
and the Democrats eleven mem bers of the City
Council This leaves the party representation
in the new Council thirty-two Republicans,
fifteen Democrats and one Socialist. This is
gain for the Republicans.
Elections were held generally through Illinois
yesterday but rule there was no special
feature In Gaiesburg two of the striking en-
gineers of the Burlington road were elected
Aldermen and the ticket favored by the strikers
was generally successful.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-05
The Fourth ohio District.

special TO the 1nol2naDohs JOURNAL
CELINA, April A-The Republican congress
ional convention of the Fourth district of Ohio
was held at this place to-day, resulting in the
selection of g. P. Waldorf, of Allen. and r. w.
Kuhn, of Auglaizs county, delegates to the
national conventions Sherman delegation.
John Devor of Greenville, made elector and
Robert L. Mattingly, of Celina Mercer county
received the nomination for Congress.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-05
THEET0LUTI0N OF CLOTHES

The frock coat is English, you know" and
its first recorded appearance is in 1910, in the
reign of Henry VIII That much-marrying
monarch is said to have worn ga coat of velvet
somewhat made like frock, embroidered all
over with hatted gold of damaske," when he
met Anne of Cleves. ard found her so abom-
inaoly ugly that, although he consented to
marry her for the sake of protestant good will.
he divorced her in six months at a cost of
93, 900 year to his treasury.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-05
Edgar A. Poe's Romance.

washington Star.
The death of Mrs. Sarah Elmira Shelton. who
died Saturday at 1000 East Clay street, Rich
mond, and was inferred yesterday, rsvivss recol-
lections of Virginis's poet and lterator, Edgar
A Poe. This lady was the only one who could
speak authoritativsly of the last few months Poe
spent in Richmond. Mrs. Shelton was in the
seventy-eiehth year of her age at the time of her
death. When Poe was preparing to enter the
University OF Virginia, in 1925 he first met this
lady, whose maiden Sarah Elmra
sRoyster. Pos's addresses were rejscted, and she
married merchant named Shelton Poe after
ward married his cousin. Miss Virginia Clemm,
on May 16. 1886. She died in New York Jan.
30, 1S4T In July. 1e47, Poe returned to Rich
mond and finding his first love then q widow he
renewed his attentions, and it was rumored that
engagement existed between them. This
Mrs. Shelton denied. It is stated, however,
that Poe. in letter to his mother in-law, Mrs.
Clemms informed her that his marriage in Rich
mond would take place in October, 1849 The
expected bride was supposed to be Mrs. Shelton.
Poe left Richmond Sept. 80, presumably to
bring Mrs. Clemm to Richmond to witness the
marriage ceremony. few days later came the
news of his illness in q Baltimore hospital, and
on Oct. the sad intelligence of his death was
received, and Mrs. Shelton Immediately went
into mourning.
No Republicans Will Support the Mills Bill.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, April Asked by the Journal
correspondent, this evening. what he thought of
the assertion that there were a number of Re
publicans IN the House who would vote for the
Mills tariff bill. Representative Owen said: ST
don't think there will be single vote cast by
Republican for the Mills bill. and have no idea
that 1t can be passed The Democrats are talk
ing much about having Nelson and Linde of
Minnesota, with them on their bill. but have it
from most direct source that neither will sup
port it. These the first two Republicans
mentioned by the Democrats when they try to
count noses on their bill"
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The Flood at slnux CITY.

Sioux City, Ia. April 4.-The gorge at the
mouth of the Big Sioux broke last night, and
water is now running off rapidly. greatly TO the
relief of the country both SIDES of tie river
above this city Two miles of the Milwaukee
g. ST Paul track IS washed out and much more
badly damaged. bat the work of repair will be-
gin at once. All danger Is now over.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-05
Sash end BIND Factory Burned.

PorsDAsd, \. Y, April 4.-Fire this morning
destroyed Thos. CIarksons sash and blind fac.
tory, Clarksons organ factory. MAnlsys under
taking warerooms. sad tne slectric-light works
Clarkson's loss is about s65 600. The total loss
y sbont 100000. with bat little insurance
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-05

can be put through this session. After the fall
elections. however, there il some hope, and
believe that next winter you will see bill re-
ported and passed which will provide for large
portion or the necessary increase"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-05

committee in place of Mrs. May Wright Sewal
whose business engagements prevent her from
continuing in the position. The foreign dele
gates TO the international council were elected
foreign corresponding secretaries.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-05
The Great Improvement

If he thought her ugly, what must she
have thought of him in garment looking z
like section of cheap wallpaper and fitting
like an umbrella with the ribs outR Ii Henry
had had one Of our spring overcoats. which
anybody can have at from So to $50, he
would have "paralyzed her with his shape"
and there might have been no domestic diff
culties at all. In fit, finish and fabric they
appeal to the best taste, while the price
touches everybod
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-05
The Seasons Packing.

CINcTNNATI April 4-Ths Cincinnati Price
Current will publish its thirty-ninth annual re-
port of pork packing in the West tomorrow
orniHg, and will embracs also Eastern and
Canadian packing for the year ending March l.
Comparisons for leading items as follows for
the past winter, in the West, Nov. l TO March l.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-05
Effort to Restore Railroad Land Grants.


WASHINGTON, April 4.-Ths Secretary of the
Interior has sent to the President for transmits
sion to Congress, draft Of . bill providing for
the revocation of the withdrawal of lands made
for the benefit of the following named railroad
companies: Under Section I. of the act OF March
8, 1865, the St. Paul. Minneapolis & Mani,oba;
the ST. Paul, Saltwater Taylors Falls; the
Saltwater & St. Paul: the ST. Paul & Northern
Pacific; the Minnesota Central; the Winona &
St Peter, and the Southern Minnesota. and
possibly the ST. Paul e. Sioux City Under
Section Of the act of May IL. 1864. the Sioux
City 81 St Paul, and the Chicago, Milwaukee q
St. Paul Under Section OF the act June 2.
1864, the Cedar Rapids & Missouri River I'm
der Section 5, of the act of July 4. 1866. the
Southern Minnesota and the Hastings g Dako-
ta- By reason of the fact that the Withdrawals
in these cases were made in pursuance of the
acts of Congress- the Secretary decided that he
had no authority to include them in his orders
of August l3 and 15 1887, and hence applies TO
Congress. The proposed act confers upon the
Secretary of the Interior, whenever a grant of
land has been adjusted and he deems it advisa-
BIZ authority to finally close the same after due
notice. and the same shall not be reopened.
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COMMITTEES Work.

WASHINGTON, April L 4--Some time ago Ssna-
tor WalthaIl introduced bill for the withdraw
al of public lands in Mississippi from sale at
dinary private entry. The public lands COM
mittee, after consideration of the matter. con-
cluded to report bill covering all public lands,
and this morning Senator Walthall. by dIrec-
ton of the COMMITTEES, reported the following as
a substitute for his bill:
Be it enacted etc. That from and after the passage
Of this act the public lands of the United States
subject to private entry shall be disposed of under
only.
Senator Cockrell gave notice that be would
oppose the passage of the bill on the ground
that 1t was unjust to citizens in Missouri
The House committee on elections has under
consideration the Frank-G1over contest from st.
Louis, and although no final action was taken,
il IS apparent that the COMMITTEES will report in
favor Of the sitting member.
The House committee Territories has
agreed upon an order of business for the days
and evenings assigned the committee for next
week. The Oklahama bill will be first consid-
the omnibus bill to admit the Territories OF Da-
kota, Montana Washington and New Mexico in
to the Union. Any remaining time will be taken
up IN the consideration of such bills as the
chairman may indicate.
The House committee on agriculture has
adopted a resolution requiring that all persons
who desire to submit printed briefs the bill to
tax and brand compounded lard shall do so on
or before the 18th of April It has also decided
to take up the bill for consideration on the 25th
mat
The House committee on Territories has
authorized favorable report the Clifford bill
TO empower city corporations within the Terri
tories to bond improvements and real estate to
an amount not exceeding per cent. of the
sessed values of said cities, in addition to their
present bonded debt such money TO be used for
necessary public improvements.
Representative Steele. of Indiana, has been
authorized by the House committee on military
affairs. report favorablv his bill approprating
$500, 900 for the erection of national soldiers
home at a place in Grant county, Indiana. 30
be selected by the board of managers. condi-
tional upon the citizens furnishing gas to light
and heat the home.
Mr.. Maish, of Pennsylvania was directed 70
report a bill to reduce TO y width OF FIVE miles
the military reservation of Ft Lowell. near
Tucson. A. It. II inquiry should disclose the
fact that the surplus land is of greater value
than ordinary public land. Mr.. Maish will re-
port amendment authorizing its appraisal
and sale at public auction. Otherwise it will be
open to disposal under the homestead laws