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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-15

The Session Opened with Much Pomp and
Ceremony-Speech by the Emperor.
BERLIN, IAN. 1.-THE Landtag was opened
to-day. The Emperor, in his speech OPEN
ing the session, declared that all the foreign
relations of the country were friendly. He
said that during his recent visits to friendly
sovereigns he gained the conviction that
Germany might confidently cherish the
hope of peace. The continued blessings
of peace are shown in graf
flying manner by the improved
economic situation of artisans. The finan-
cIal condition OF the country is satisfactory.
An increase of 2OO,OOO,OOO marks in the saw.
ings banks has proved that trade has i'm
proved. THE satisfactory character of the
finances has enabled the government to
ures announced by the Emperor to
be introduced. in the Landtag are
bills to further increase the. emol-
uments of the clergy of all denOmi-
nations, to improve the position of
teachers in the national elementary schools
and for regulating the stamp tax. Having re-
gard for the admittedly satisfactory results
of the development of the railways, the as
signment of extraordinary resources to
sur her extend them will be asked for. A
credit will be asked for the relief of the
sufferers by the floods in 18SS A measure
will be introduced dealing with the general
administration of POsen.
The ceremony of opening the Landtag
was conducted with great pOmp. The Min
lister of State, court dignitaries diplomats
and many generals were in attendance.
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His Life Hangs on a Single Word.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, Jan. H.-Yesterday
and to-day have been days of excitement
to Pratt Mines, place near here of some
5000 inhabitants. On Saturday an un-
known negro outraged Mrs. Kellum in
lonely spot near the mines and killed her
little boy, who was with her. Since then
the population has been in a ferment and
the male citizens have been searching for
the criminal. Many negroes have been arr
rested on suspicion and taken to Mrs. Kel-
lum for Identification, but until to-day she
answered in every case, Not the man."
One was brought in to-day, however, at
sight of whom she threw up her hands and
exclaimed in terror, Take him away,
he is the man." On recovering herself, how
ever, she expressed some uncertainty
and at her request the lynching has been
postponed until tomorrow, when she will
have time to recover from the shock. If
she then deliberately identifies him as the
man, whose name is George Meadows, his
shrift will be short. Tonight he is guraded
at the mines by twenty armed citizens,
whose instructions from the crowd who had
him in charge to-day are that if any mill
tary or sheriff's posse come to take him
away, to swing him up before he can be
rescued. The sheriff sent deputies there
to-day who found the crowd quietly wait
ing for the verdict of Mrs. Kellum.
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Senator Palmer Talks in Similar Strain, and
1t Is Confidently Stated That President
Cleveland viii Approve the Bill.
House Members Will Be Given a Chance
to Vote on Repeal of the Tobacco Tax.
The DakOta-AdmisSion Bills to Be Called Up in
the House To-MOrrow-AnOther Sample Of
Democratic Election RaScality.
A NEW CABINET OFFICER.
The Agricultural Bureau VIII BE Raised
the Dignity Of a Department.

The Agricultural Bureau VIII BE Raised to
the Dignity Of Department.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, j 14.-"You can quote
me as saying that the bill creating q Cabi-
net Office out of the Bureau of Agriculture
will become law" said Chairman Hatch,
of the House comm'~+s on agriculture, a
member of the COL o committee hav-
ing this measure aarge, while talking
to your correspondent this evening about
the probabilities of President Harrison
having another Cabinet officer to Sc
lect. ''The conferees," continued General
Hatch, "were appointed with the under
standing that they would agree upon some
terms, and they will agree. Neither the
men acting on the part of the House nor
those for the Senate will let such questions
as the transfer of the Weather Bureau to
the Department of Agriculture defeat the
bill. We are going to agree, and our report
viii be promptly adopted by both Houses.
Yes, President Cleveland will sign the bill"
Senator Palmer, at the head Of the con-
ferees on the part of the Senate, and chair
man of the Senate committee on agricult-
ure, corroborated this statement An
agreement will likely be reached by the
middle of this week.
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THE TOBACCO TAX.
Action that VIII Afford Members an Opp<
tunity to Vote on the Question.

Action that Will Afford Members an Oppor-
tunity to Vote on the Question.
WASHINGTON, Jan 14.-The action of the
House, to-day, in referring Mr.. Cowles's in
ternal revenue bill to the appropriations
committee was undoubtedly surprise
to the members of the committee on
ways and means and other Representa-
tives who struggled for months to secure
the passage of the Mills tariff bill. The OBJ
vious purpose of the motion made by Mr..
C0wles was to secure a report on the bill to
the House, and an opportunity (which has
not been afforded during this Congress) for
members to cast their votes directly upon
proposition to repeal or reduce thetobacco
tax. Numbers of similar bills have been
introduced and referred to the ways and
means committee, never to emerge from
the cOmmlttee-roOm, and with knowledge
of Mr.; Randalps views upon the expedience
OF reducing OF repeating the internal reve-
nue. taxes, the bill introduced to-day was
referred to the committee of which he is
the chairman in the hope of better results
than had been attained with those bills
sen sent to the ways and means committee.
The vote by which the reference was made
resulted from union of almost all Re-
publican members present with the Demo-
cratic Representatives from the tobacco
growing States IN support OF the motion.
The fact that Mr.. Randall voted against
the reference is not regarded as evidencing
any change of views by him, but only a
protest against any infraction of the time
honOred practice o. the House under which
revenue bills are referred to the ways and
means committee. 1t is intimated by some
of his friends that the decisive vote by
which the bill was sent to his committee,
will be regarded as in the nature of an in
struction of the wishes of the House not TO
be disregarded, and that the bill will be
speedily considered in committee.
To-day's action has given rise to much
speculation touching the individual views
of the members of the appropriations COM
mittee, but upon this point nothing def
nate is known. 1t is said that Mr.. Brewer
was induced to move the reference of his
bill to repeal the tobacco tax to the com
mittee on war claims by an implied promise
that it would be favorably and speedily re-
ported back to. the House. 1t might be
added that the Cowles bill, being a revenue
measure is privileged and can be reported
and called up for consideration at any time.
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The Latter Sends Couple of Friends Duly
Accredited as Seconds, but NJ. Floquet
Says He Fights Only IN the Tribune.
Germany's Ruler Tells the Landtag the
Country May Cherish a Hope of Peace.
Variety Of Rumors as to Intentions of the
British Government Toward Ireland-Ef-
fort to Save the Panama Canal Company.
A DUEL DECLINED.
Premier FlOquet Declines to Entertain
Challenge Sent by Deputy Laur.


Premier FlOquet Declines to Entertain q
Challenge Sent by Deputy Laur.
PARIS, Jan. 4.-M. Floquet, president of
the Council of Ministers, met NJ. Laur,
member of the Chamber of Deputies for the
department of the Loire, in the lobby of
the Chamber to-day, and told him that his
articles commenting ON the application of the
secret-service fund during the recent elec-
tions were base calumnies and challenged
him to justify them from the tribune of
the Chamber,
NJ. Laur retorted that he would refer his
accusations to jury composed of members
of the Chamber of Deputies, and would
send seconds to NJ. Floquet unless he re-
tracted bis remarks.
M. Floquet replied that he would neither
retract what he had said nor receive M.
Laur's seconds, and repeated his challenge
to that gentleman to justify his statements.
NM. Laisant and Leherisse, in the capac-
lty of friends and accredited seconds of
Deputy Laur, called upon NJ. Floquet this
evening. The Premier replied to their rep
RESERVATIONS by declaring that he had moth
ing further to say to OF of NJ. Laur except
from the tribune.
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THE DAKOTA BILLS.
The Senate Admission Measure Will Be Called
Up in the House To-Day.
SneciaJ I'm he TndiaDanolis Journal

The Senate Admission Measure Will Be Called
Up in the House To-Day.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-To-morrow the
Senate bill dividing the Territory of Da-
kota and admitting the southern half to
statehood will be called up in the HOUSE,
Chairman Springer viii offer as a substitute
his omnibus bill admitting to statehood
Dakota as whole, and the Territories of
Washington, Montana and New Mexico,
but he has promised Senators-elect Moody
and Edgerton, Delegate Clifford, Chief JUS
tice Tripp, and other prominent Da-
kotans here that fair and square
vote shall be taken on the Senate
bill. so that if it is the will of the House
that Dakota should be divided, it should be
SO. The divisiOnists are embarrassed by
the absence from the House, just at this
time, of S. s. Cox, of New York;
Wilson, of Minnesota, and McShane.
of Nebraska, all Democrats, and in
favor of division. 1t is likely, however,
that pairs have been or will be arranged
for these men, and hopes are entertained
by the friends of division that the Senate
bill will pass. or. if the omnibus bill is
adopted, it Will be with amendments pro-
vided by Senator-elect Moody, dividing the
Territory and giving statehood to the
southern half. The Senate will accept no
kind of bill that does not divide Dakota.
The vote will he very close, In all probable
tiles
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DEMOCRATIC RAsCALITY.
A Sample Trick of the Party that Now Yawps
Loudly for Election Reform.

A Sample Trick of the Party that Now Yawps
Loudly for Election Reform.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-Every conceiva-
BILE form of ticket was used il the South at
the recent election for the purpose of keep
ing that section solid for the Democratic
party. All sorts of devices were resorted
to for the purpose of misleading the litter
ate white and c0lored voters who wanted
to cast their ballots for Harrison and Nor
ton electors. After bulldozing, various
forms of intimidation were resorted to, and
the men who could not read or write, but
braved their way to the polls, determined
to vote or die, were in as many instances
as possible misled into casting the wrong
ballot. To-day your correspondent, by ac-
cident. got possession of ticket which was
prepared by the Democratic rascals In
Tennessee for the purpose of defrauding
Republican voters out of their franchise:
The ballot is of the regulation size and
printed on white paper. AT the head Is a
picture of the American eagle. such as was
placed at the head of all straight. Repub-
1ican tickets, and this one, although Demo-
cratic from the first To the last name. is
headed il will be seen, the same as the reg
ular Republican ticket. 1t is a clear dem-
onstration of the fact that the Democrats
in every locality obtained ballots under
false pretenses. This ticket was shown 70
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-15
FIGHTING FOR A NOMINATION.
Delaware Republicans Unable to Agree on
Candidate for United States Senator.

DelaWare RepuDIcans UnaDIo 70 agree on q
Candidate for United States Senator.
DOVER, Del, Jan 14.-The Republicans,
at s o'clock tonight, went into caucus. A
long struggle is anticipated The race is
between George V. Massey, of Dover,
and Anthony Higgins, of Whining
ton. Charles H. Treat, of Georgetown,
who led with six votes up to to-day, is
practically out of the race: His strength
will go to Higgins. Nine votes Will elect.
There are sixteen men in caucuS. Both
Massey and Higgins are hopeful
MIDNIGHT.-The twenty second ballot
stands: Massey, g. Treat, s.; Smithers, 8;
The twenty-third showed eight votes for
Massey. The vote for the other candidates
was not announced. Massey needs only
one more vote to nominate.
Thirtieth ballot: Massey, 8; Treat, s;
Smithers, 2; Higgins, 1.
AS the fourteen Democrats are possibly
evenly divided between Wolcott and Sauls-
bury, Senator DOrman being the un-
certain quantity, neither faction cared to
venture ballot. ~ 1880 the Democratic
caucus adjourned to await the action Of. the
Renuhiicaps
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Senatorial Nominations.

Boston, Jan. 14.-The Republicans and
the Democrats of the State Legislature to-
day held caucuses to nominate a United
States Senator. The Republicans renOm-
mated Senator Hoar and the Democrats
Gen. =. A. Collins.
LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 14.-The Republicans
of the State Legislature in caucus tonight
unanimously. nominated Senator Mander-
son for reelection to the United States
Senate. Hon. John McShane, present
member of Congress from the First district,
received the unanimous vote of the Demo-
Gratis.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 14-Isham G..
Harris was nominated by the Democratic
legislative caucus tonight to succeed him.
self as United States Senator. The nomi-
nation is equivalent to election, as the
Legislature is Overwhelmingly Democratic.
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The West Virginia Puzzle.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Jan. 4.-The Re-
publican members of the State Senate held
a secret caucus in the Senate chamber to-
night to decide upon a plan of action.
Nothing is known as to what transpired,
except that it may be safely predicted that
there will be no organization of the Senate
tomorrow.
and Cap. Hatfield, on Saturday last, swore
out peace warrants for Dan Cunningham
and two other detectives who were out in
that section and had them arrested and
lodged in Jail at Logan courthouse, where
they now are, no one there being willing to
go on their bond. Cunningham and his
party went to Logan county for the pur-
pose of capturing the Hatfield gang.
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sacks. including women and children, on
board. The expedition is undertaken for
sinia. The Amphitrite will proceed hence
tomorrow. She will be followed by the
Italian gunboat Barberijo, which will
watch the party to prevent their landing
on Italy's littoral. The COssacks claim they
have secured permission from the French
government to land at ObOck.
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Strong Hint that Stanley Is Safe.

LONDON, Jan. 14.-The Chronicle asserts
that the government will be informed CT
Henry NJ. Stanley's safety long before the
expedition led by Mr.. Thomas A. Stevens
in the meantime recent letters from Stan,
ley will be published in London. There are
certain reasons, the Chronicle says, for
keeping secret, at present, the whereabouts
of the explorer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-15
Brick-Layers and Masons.

third lE ANIMAL Convention @ Of the Briek.LaVeTs,
and Masons'' International Union of
America, began here this morning, Presi
dent Andrew Darragh, of ST. Louis, in the
chair. An address of welcome was delivered
by President Darragh. After the announce
ment of the standing committees the con-
vention adjourned until tomorrow morn
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-15
Reporter Sent to Prison.

LIMERICK, Jan. 14.-In Judge Boyds
court, to-day, reporter named Reeves, who
acted as Limerick agent of number of
Cork newspapers, refused to testify con-
corning notes which he had taken of
speeches made at Parnellite meetings. lie
said he did not desire the notoriety OF an
infcrmer, and would let the court search
the newspapers for the information sought
after. He was committed to prison.
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Buried at Sea.

LONDON, Jan. 14.-Miss Gale, passenger
on the steamer City of Berlin, which ar
rived at Queenstown to-day from New
York, committed suicide the day after the
steamer left New York by taking dose of
rat-poison, She confessed that she had
quarreled with her friends, and said she
wanted to die. On the following day ii.
BlOnden, passenger, died from delirium
tremens. Both bodies were buried at sea.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-15
FOREIGN Notes.

A large force of Dervishes has left Dom
COLA and is advancing toward Wady Halfa.
The gifts recently presented to the Pope
by the Irish churches are valued at $4,000.
Among the gifts is the stole which was
worn by the Pope ON the occasion of the
services in celebration of his jubilee.
A duel was fought yesterday in Paris be-
tween Henri Rochefort. editor of Pin
transigeant, and M. Lissargary, editor of
La Bataille. The weapons used Were
swords. Both combants were wounded. NJ.
LiSsargary's wounds are dangerous.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-15
Board oft Experts ON monument Design.

NEW YORK, Jan. I4.-The executive COM
mittee of the Grant Monument Association,
to-day, announced the following board of
experts to decide upon the, designs for a
and architects of the world: n. l.. Brun,
James Renwick, Prof. w. r. Ware, of
Columbia College; Geo. b. Post, Prof. s.
Wolff and James +. Ware.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-15
Hayti Pays Indemnity.

NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-A Portau-Prince,
Hayti. special says the question of in
demnity for the seizure of the Haytian Re-
public has been settled by the payment of
800 000
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-15
Boston Ministers ON Liquor and Dancing.

BosToN, Jan. 14-The Boston Evangelical
Alliance of Ministers, comprising all evan
gelical denominations, adopted resolution
to-day expressing its conviction that, out
of respect for the character of President
Harrison. the purchase and use of intoxi-
eating liquor be dispensed with at the inau-
guration ceremony. aud ceremony substi-
futed for the usual ball.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-15
PEARSON'S
MUSIC HOUSE

The finest and best assortment of
Pianos and Organs in the State. Our
low prices and easy terms are such that
no family need be without PIANO or
ORGAN.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-15

Browns ExPEcToRANT has been in use
in Indianapolis over thirty years. 1t cures
coughs and colds.
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A Chance for Lesseps,s Canal COMPANY.

PARIS, Jan. 1.-THE Senate to-day
ruptcy bill, which, if it becomes law, will
enable the Panama Canal Company to
judicially liquidate its obligations without
declaring itself in bankruptcy.
The political council of the Panama Canal
Company declare that the concern is civil
and not a. commercial organization, and
therefore cannot be declared bankrupt.
The first issue of the new shares of the
company, by the Banque Parisienne, will
amount to 30000,0 900 francs. A second issue
will be made only in case of necessity. The
new company obtains all the rights and
right to issue lottery bonds. The original
holders will receive so per cent. of the net
profits after the new company shall have
been remunerated.