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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-01
THE HAITIAN MISSION.

Mr.. Blaine Preferred White Man for tho
Place, but Could Not Find Suitable One.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, June 30.-.Some surprise
was expressed among the initiated that
Secretary Blaine changed his plans at. the
last moment and recommended the appoint
ment of Mr.. Fred Douglass to Hayti. 1t is
known to few that the Secretary of State
had been thinking for some time of APP
pointing to this position a gentleman thor
Oughly trained in the school of diplomacy.
This would, of necessity, have meant the
appointment of white man to the place.
The reason for this thought of departing
from the usual custom in filing this
particular mission, which has come
to be, regarded as belonging TO
desire of the department to secure from an
absolutely reliable and impartial source the
true statement of the situation of affairs In
t royolution-ridden republic. Up TO the
present time all the information obtained
has been secured through Minister Preston.
W hose Judgment light naturally be warped
~ favor OF the Legltime side of the story.
II was believed by Secretary Blaine that
amy colored man who might be appointed,
no matter how honest his desires might be.
would perhaps be less efficient judge of
the true situation than some one whose
training had been such as TO give HIM
keener perception of diplomatic affairs.
Tor this reason it was the desire of the
State Department that white man should
have the Haytian mission, for time. at
least. The reason for Mr.. Blaine's change
Of front can only be explained by the fact
tb:s he found it exceedingly difficult TO
findiust the man wanted who would be
Wl ling to accept the commission.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-01
THE PENSION BUREAU.

Commissioner Tanners Method Of Treating
Debtor and Creditor Winning Encomiums.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, June 3O.-The flood of abuse.
which has met Commissioner Tanner at
every turn in the Democratic newspapers,
recently, seems to have subsidized to some
extent within the past few days. and the
administration of the Pension Bureau has
been set aside as topic of discussion for
something else. In the meantime the pol
icy of the Pension Office, established by
Mr.. Tanner, is being maintained in his alb
sence exactly as it was when he was here.
The Commissioner began his duties upon
the theory that the pension laws were en-
acted for the benefit of the men who fought
for the Union, and not for the benefit of the
legal fraternity. With this idea in view,
he has simplified the issue of pensions
to considerable extent. and has succeeded
in getting rid of great many cases which
had been pending for years. This was
done, too. without jeopardizing interests of
the government, and with the maintenance
of all necessary safeguards around the pub
lie funds.
A well-known Democratic attorney of
this city, who has great deal of business
at the Pension Office, said, this morning:
Il am disgusted with those who have been
heapng abuse upon the head of Commits
sioner Tanner. He is one of the most
faithful officers in the service of the gov
ernment. and treats every one with the ut
most courtesy, and without reference to his
politics Ny practice brings tn me ipto close
the departments of the govern
ment, and i can say that
have never found more efficient
man in charge of these departments than
the present Commissioned of Pensions L
know, too, that the work of the office is not
only quickly performed. but the best inter-
ests of the governments creditors are also
served. The fact is that it has come to be
considered the proper thing for every chief
of government department. to try to de-
fraud every person to whom the government
is indebted. 1t is fact that needs no proof
that Congress considers the men who suf-
fered in limb or in health in defense of the
Union as creditor of the government.
Mr. Tanner has just brought into the
administration of the Pension Office
the methods which he would use in
the conduct of any legitimate pri-
vate business. He has tried to aid
the creditors while protecting the debtor
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-01
SITTING BULL MAKING TROUBLE.
Blocking the Path of the Sioux Commission
ers-His Misguided Woman Assistant.

ST. PAUL, June S0.-A somewhat uncer-
tain but decidedly powerful influence yet
to be met by the Sioux commissioners is
Sitting Bull. and the willy old war
riOr seems to have been quietly schem-
ing to block the work of the commission
ers. He is at Standing Rock agency. where
the most trouble is anticipated. and. to-
gether with number of other prominent
chiefs, he has spoken out in meeting against
the treaty.
A special tonight gives the particulars
of a sensational attempt of Sitting Bull to
make his way to another agency, and there
sioners. One Mrs. G. Wilder. a
widow, who's. home is at Newark, n. j.,
has been for some time at the reserva-
tion, and has been much fascinated by the
old chief. 1t is contrary to regulations for
any Indians to leave the reservation with
out leave from the agent. but Mrs.
Wilder and Sitting Bull arranged for
a trip to Rosebud agency. Being
unable to leave without permission,
Mrs. Wilder undertook to get leave of
Agent Mclaughlin, but was refused.
Straightway Mrs. Wilder became enraged,
threatened to secure the agents removal,
and used the most abusive language in adj
dressing him, continuing her threats and
abuse until ordered by the agent to leave
the reservation. His action is said to be
correct. because of Sitting Bulls disturb
ing influence in case he visited the lower
agency
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-01
A CHILD OF THE FLOOD.
Baptism of Bouncing Baby Who Was Rescued
from the Deluge at Johnstown.

JOHNsTOwN. Pa, June 30.-Aside from the
confusion occasioned by the presence of
large number of excursiOnists to-day, the
city was very quiet. The workin ngmen
were enjoying much-needed rest, and the
State troops had nothing to do beyond
pacing their beats, doing police duty. The
most interesting feature of the day was the
baptism of child of the flood, David James
Jones by name. q bouncing lad of six
months who has proved beyond a doubt
that he was not born To be drowned
Rev. Edward Carnett, Congrega-
tional minister of the Red Cross
corps. performed the interesting GER
emony. The baby and its parents had
quartermaster of the Philadelphia division,
donated bottle of water from the river
Jordan, and the youngster got his name
with honors. Religious services were held
in the various churches, which were largely
attended.
The objections to the Chicago-built
houses have disappeared, and they are now
eagerly sought after for temporary habi-
tation.
Coroner Evans will take the Jury up to
tbs South Fork dam tomorrow morning to
finish testimony on the question of the re-
sponsibility of the club.
The citizens of Cambria City want to be
supplied with lumber for 200 houses which
they viii erect themselves. They say that
inside of week they could house 100
people.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-01

Why the Usual July Increase of Employees
Cannot be Made This Year.

Why the Usual July Increase OF Employee
Cannot be Made This Year.
Special to the Indianapolis journal
WASHINGTON, June 30.-Usually at the
beginning of a new fiscal year there are
great many additions to the list of clerks
and other employees of the government.
This was particularly true four years ago.
when the Republican outgoing officials
asked Congress to provide adequate in
creases in the clerical force of the various
departments in order that the incoming
Democratic officials might not be hampered
in the least. One of the appointment clerks
said tonight, that there will be smaller
per cent of increase in the number of clerks
employed in the civil service tomorrow
than there has been at any time
before at the beginning of new fiscal
year for the past twenty years. The reason
is that although the estimates originally
prepared for submission to Congress last
summer provided for many increases. these
estimates were changed before Congress
met cnd after the officials then IN Office
found that the political character of the
administration was to be changed. This
was doubtless done for the purpose of ham,
pering the work of the Republican officials
to as great degree as possible, and for the
additional purpose of cutting down to the
minimum the number of places which
would be available for Republican clerks.
The scheme is a petty one. but 1T Is within
the direct lines of craftsmanship followed
by so many of the small-bore economists on
the Democratic side of the political fence.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-01
A Round of Feasts and Gayeties Mapped Out, in
Which the Queen and Nobility Will Try to
Impress Him with British Greatness.
VIM. O'Brien, the Irish Editor, Arrested
While Making Speech Near Cork.
Many Heads Raped by the Police, and Patrick
O'Brien Seriously Injured-Salisbury
Sends Sharp Note to Portugal.
HONORs TO ROYALTY.

Gorgeous Preparations Being Made In Eng
land to- Receive the Shah of Persia.
special to the Indianapolis JSurna
LONDON, June 30.-Fashionable London
has nothing to think of. to-day, but the
gorgeous preparations which are being
pushed forward for the reception of the
Shah, who arrives tomorrow evening. The
Prince of Wales, upon whom very largely
rests the responsibility for the care of the
imperial visitor while in England.
has personally interested himself in
all the details, and the grandeur and ex-
tent of the preparations for the reception
are due very largely to his individual eff
forts. The Prince departs for Sheerness
at noon tomorrow on a richly decorated
steamer to receive the Shah and conduct
him in state to Buckingham Palace, which
has been most elabOrately fitted up for the
Use of bis royal visitor and his suite.
On Tuesday the Shah will lunch with the
Queen at Windsor Castle. and on Wednes-
day with the Lord Mayor and Corporation
of London city. On Thursday he will at
tend garden party at Marlborough House,
at which the Queen will be present On
this occasion Mr. Lincoln, the American
minister will meet the Shah. On Friday
there will be a state reception at Albert
Hall, at which all the guests will be re-
quirer to wear court dresses and uniform.
The Shah has accepted the Queens pri-
vate invitations and also those of Lord and
Lady CadOgan, who will entertain him at
Chelsea House. The banker, Sasson, and
Mrs. Sasson will give him a banquet at the
Empire Theater, at which only princes of
the blood royal and sixty others will be
present. The preparations for this affair
are on q scale of magnficence never
equaled in England, and Mr.. Sasson, when
it is all over. will have to draw his
check for $4,000 for the expenses. The
Shah will also be entertained by Lord
ROsebery in Berkely square. by Lord Sal
isbury at Hatfield, by Lord Browley at
AshrIdge, by Mr.: Alfred de Rothschild at
Hatton, near Tring, and by Baron Ferd-
inand de Rothschild at Waddisdon Manor,
near Aylesbury. The Rothschilds have.
besides. undertaken to supply the floral
decorations at Albert Hall and the Empire
Theater. The interiors are to be literally
covered with roses. and they will spend
e., 1000 for this purpose alone.
Americans are besieging Mr.. Lincoln for
invitations to the various fashionable en-
tertainments to which he has the entree,
but no is unable to sa tisfy more than a
fraction of the demands made upon him.
Hundreds are compelled to gOaway disap-
pointed. Americans appear to be especial
}y anxious for chance to meet the Shah,
but. necessarily, many will have to curb
their ambition.
The Shah left BRUSSELS to-day for Eng
land. King Leopold bade him cordial
farewell.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-01
RETRIBUTIvE JUSTICE.
A Railway Accident and the Part 1t Played
in Furnishing an Unfaithful Husband.

NASHVILLE, June S0.-A special to the
American from Bransford. Tenn, says:
Some very sensational developments have
come to light in regard to Hiram Crabtree.
one of the injured passengers in the wreck
on the Chesapeake e. Nashville railroad,
near this place. last Wednesday. Hiram
Crabtree lives with his wife and three chill
dren near Lafayette, Tenn. Hiram's life
has been somewhat wayward for the last
three years One Mrs. Claiborne resided
near Hiram's abode, with her three chill
dren of doubtful parentage. Mrs Clai-
borne was married several years ago to
John Claiborne, who left her shortly after
their marriage. Mrs. Claiborne succeeded
several months ago in winning Hiram's
affections. since when Hiram has spent
much of his valuable time and money in the
wOman's company. Afew days ago Hiram
converted yoke of oxen, a COW aid the
hogs he possessed into cash and left home,
Ostensibly to 90 to Gibbs's Crossroads, in
Macon county, within some ten miles of his
home. His wife vigorously protested
against the sale of the stock and his excur-
sion to the Crossroads. bnt Hiram went.
nevertheless, but not to Gibbs's Crossroads,
but to Mrs. ClaibOrne's, near Westmore-
land. on the Chesapeake 81 Nashville rail-
road, where he made arrangements to con-
vey her and her four children to Hopkins
vile. Hiram procured tickets for him and
Mrs. Claiborne and her children, and
boarded the train at Westmoreland on
Wednesday last, with bright anticipation
of glorious excursion before him. Hiram
was also provided with quart of whisky
to add to the pleasures OF the trip. His
pleasure trip, however, was suddenly
brought to a close in the wreck of the i'll
fated train.
Hiran.'s injuries are slight. though he is
bruised considerably, and will soon be
able to travel. His paramour's injuries are
slight to herself and children. She was
carried to TrOuSdale county by her father,
who had abandoned her several years ago.
Hiram's wife walked twenty five miles to
the scene of the wreck. where she is watch
ing over her wayward husband with the
tenderest care. He has been visited by q
minister since his shake-up in the wreck,
has promised to retrace his steps in life and
steer clear of the paths of the sinful and
wicked. Hiram says this is his last excur-
sion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-01

neutrality-suspicious. AnxiousIy Waiting to See
Them FilIed-A Colored Mans Chance.
Special 20 the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, June 30.-Residents of the
District of Columbia are anxiously wait
ing the appointment of the two principal
officers of the local service which remain
to be named by the President. 1t is the
general impression that these places will
be filled this week. There is a growing be-
lief that the principal one of the two. the re-
cOrdership of deeds, will be given TO col
ored man. The reason why this Office is
looked upon as one of the perquisites of the
colored race is that the appointment of Fred
erick Douglass to this office by the Republic
answas sfollowed by the appointment of Mat
thews to the same place by. Cleveland.
Upon the rejection of Matthews's nomlna-
tion by the Senate. on the ground of non
residence, Mr.. Cleveland appointed another
nonresident oolored man in the person of
Mr.. Trotter. of Boston. who still holds the
office. There have been great
many application for this place from all
sections of the country, but resident OF
the District will doubtless be appointed,
and if a colored man is chosen, the chances
are that it will be Prof. James III. Gregory,
of the Howard University. This gentle
man has all the necessary qualifications for
the place, and the general support OF the
colored Republicans of the better class of
the city of Washington. A story was
started against him this week to the effect
that he had applied for the same office dur
ing the administration of Mr.. Cleveland,
and that he had sided with the Democratic
party during the last campaign. Prof.
Gregory has proved conclusively that he
did not apply for the place to Mr.. Cleve-
land. and his loyalty to the Republican
party is assured by the fact that he has in
Il Lot
Huston, of the Republican committee, ac-
knowledging his offer TO make speeches for
General Harrison among the Hoosiers. His
friends think he is sure of the appointment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-01
THE CRONIN CONSPIRACY.
Grand Jurors Believe the Right Men Have
Been Indicted-The Coming Trial.

CHICAGO, Juno S0.-Foreman Clough, of
the grand jury, which closed its labOrs in
the Cronin case yesterday, said to-day that
more damnable conspiracy was never
conceived and executed. All of the men
named in the Indictment were deeply
implicated in the murder of DR..
Cronin. John O'Neill, another juror. said
he believed DR.. Cronin was sentenced to
death in camp No. 20. of the Clan-na-Gael.
Kunz, who has hardly been mentioned in
connection with the case until his indict-
ment yesterday, he said, was surely one of
the murderers. His connection with the
murder, he said, can be shown by twenty
witnesses. Kunz is the man suspected of
driving DR.. Cronin from his boarding
place to the Carlson cottage.
States Attorney LOngenecker said to-
day: Il doubt if everything will be in
readiness for the Cronin trial before Au-
gust, and the court takes it's vacation dur
ing that month, but the vacation might be
waived in order to try this case. At pres
ent cannot state with any greater defin-
iteness when the trial will be held. All of
the indicted men will he tried together-of
that am confident, notwithstanding that
a fight will undoubtedly be made by the
accused for a separate trial"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-01
DEMANDING REPARArION.
Salisbury Sends Sharp Note to Portugal c.
cerning the Delagoa BAY Railway.

Salisbury Sends n Sharp Note to Portugal Con-
cerning the Delagoa BAY Railway.
LONDON, June 30-The Cabinet yester-
day discussed the troubles at Delagoa bay.
and formulated sharp note to PORTUGAL
Lord Salisbury will not tamely submit to
the high-handed manner in which Portugal
has undertaken to deal with British can
ltalists, ana he Is determined to make
trouble for that kingdom unless her Min
listers back down squarely from the position
they assumed In the Delagoa bay railway
matter. Ii is significant that two of the
great London dailies have already notified
q number of their correspoI tents to prepare
Tor foreign service
The report that Secretary Blaine had Sc MT
n gunboat To interfere in the DelegOa bav
squabble was started BY few speculators
who wanted to frighten Portugal by repre-
senIing that American capital is equally
interested with that of the British in the
scheme. AS matter of fact all the Amer
lean capital interested in il is tied up i'm
the estate of the late Colonel McMurdo.
who was for years prominent as the Ameri-
can promoter here of the road. 1t is purely
a British enterprise. and the Britishers who
have put noney IN 1t are barking close on
Salisbury's heels.
The whole trouble arose because the rond
not finished within specified time
The Portuguese extended the terminus six
miles from the spot named in the original
land grant. which the British company
claims they had not right to do. The
Portuguese seized the property, and said
they would finish il themselves but seem
disposed TO leave the matter to arbitration
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-01
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.

An English Turf Scandal I'm Which Members
of the Nobility Have Disgraced Themselve,.
LONDON, June 30-The decision of the
arbitrator in the Lord Durham-Sir George
Chetwynd turf-scandal matter confirms
the utmost general surmise that there has
for long time existed a powerful jockey
ring which is now under the control of
jockey Wood. and was formerly engineered
by the famous Archer There have at
times in the past been many traces of the
crooked work of this combination, and
there is now not the slightest doubt that
Chetwynd has shared in the proceeds of the
fraudulent practices of the ring, though
Wood, it appears, robbed him and every
body else whenever it suited him to do SO.
The decision of the arbitrator prevents the
expulsion of Chetwynd from the Jockey
Club, but of his moral guilt there is no ques-
tiOn. The trainer, Sherrard, and several
Jockeys, however, will have to suffer. not
being of noble blood. The existence of
other rings of this character than the one
directed by Wood is suspected, and efforts
will be made to ferret them out. The stir
made by the Chetwynd case, however, will
be likely to keep them quiet for some time
to come. The costs to each of the litigants
amount to 410, ,O00
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-01
Bluffs of Prize-Fighters.

DULUTH. Mimi, june 3O.-Pat Killen gave
an exhibition, last night. to packed house
Before the sparring commenced a message
from the California Athletic Club. of San
Francisco, was read, forbidding Killen to
engage IN any Knockout contests. IL he did,
they will consider his engagement to fight
MeAulitfe as of. This becoming known. a
lot of fighters, Pat Sheehy. Con DAILY and
Paddy Mcdonald among them, wanted TO
stand before kIllen. This, of course. was
seemed inevitable Manager Gooding then
ofierod to put up $500, in the hands OF
any responsible person. that Killen could
whip any of the gang when his McAulitfe
hight was over. Another account saws
Sheehy offered $500 to stand up against
killen, but his offer wss refused, to the dis
gust of the audience, who hssed him
roundly
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-01
BLOODY STREET RIOT.
Three Men Killed and Several Wounded in q
Fractional Fight in Missouri.

GLASGOW, Mo-, June 30.-A riot between
two rural factions. numbering about twenty
persons, occurred in the streets of Glasgow
yesterday afternoon. The difficulty was
the outgrowth of local feud. John Patton
saw Lewis Watts on the street and conf
menced throwing stones at him, finally
rushing at him with an open knife. Watts
drew revolver and opened fire. Friends
of the men rushed in and the fight became
general. Aaron johnson and Lewis Watts
received mortal wounds, and John Patton
jured, Peter Herndon being shot in the left
thigh: Albert Carter in the heshy part of
the left leg, and Others sustained various
injuries from stones. The police and sber-
many arrests. Moore bloodshed is feared.