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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-09-18
General Merrill Does Not Want IL.


Boston, Sept. 17.-Witb regard to the in
timation in this mornings dispatches from
Washington that he would be offered the
pension commissionership, Maj. George S.
Merrill. at present Massachusetts, Insur-
ance Commissioners and chairman Of the ma
tional committee on pensions of the G.. A.
R., said: The pension commissionership'
has not been offered to me, and am not in
the habit of declining anything in advance.
But, Of course, all this newspaper talk COM
pels me to think about the matter. and I
can say with frankness. as ] repeated again
and again in Washington, in case Major
Warner should decline, that / don't
desire the Office. j am perfectly
position. and have no wish to exchange it
for the one suggested. i would feel very
much relieved If / could be assured that
might not be forced to give any considera-
tion whatever to the now vacant position
of Pension Commissioner"
Here the Major ended the interview, and
added: II went to Washington, as you
know, to bring all the arguments / could
to bear upon Warner to induce him TO give
up q twenty-thousand-do law practice
for this place, and now 1 find that the guns
are very likely to be turned upon myself in
the next twenty-four hours. / wish they
would believe man when he says no."
Major Merrill received from 1rlenu In
Washington to-day the following dispatch:
warner has declined. and you are the
man. Accept our congratulations" Major
Merrill regards this as rather hasty.
Suggestion Which Mrs. Logan Disapproved.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON. Sept 17.-An enthusiastic
admirer of the late Gen. John A. Logan OBJ
served in a conversation yesterday that
Mrs. Logan would make good Commits
sioner of Pensions. The suggestion was
repeated so many times that it was seriously
discussed by several of her friends to-day.
despite the impossibility of a woman hold
ing the position. A reporter who called on
Mrs Logan and broached the subject was
told this: Il would not consider such an
idea for a moment and do not think that
the President or any one IN power has
ever done so, either. / have too keen an
appreciation of the duties and responsible
ties of the Office. and of my own unfitness
to assume them, ever to think of il for
moment, even If the place were offered me,
which is absurdly improbable. think the
office of Commissioner of Pensions is one OF
the best gifts the government has to offer
in point of importance. In my opinion, il
requires a man OF marked ability To ill this
position. 1 think there will be no difficulty
in finding good man for the place"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-09-18

AYERS sarsaparilla. highly concentrated, is
the most economical blood purifier that can be
used.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-28
A NOVEL FUNERAL.
Imposing Ceremonies at Providence In
 Honor of Portugars Dead King.

Imposing Ceremonies at Providence In
 Honor of Portugal's Dead King.
 PROVIDENCE, R l., Oct. 2e.-In lit tlo wooden church, heavily hung with black, and relieved only by the colors of the ensigns of the United States and Portugal, a curious ceremony was per- formed yesterday in foreign tongue over an empty coffin. It was service in memory of King Luis of Portugal, in tho Rosary, and the chief observers were the members of the Portuguese Beneficial Society, of this city. The brethren had assembled at their hall, nearly a mile away, and marched thither, escorting 8 hearse drawn by six horses. and preceded and followed by outriders. The coffin was costly wooden casket covered with broadcloth.
 No portrait of King Luis, and no suitable uniform could be procured as desired, SO the bier was without insignia of royalty. Otherwise the appoint ments were complete. A band playing dirge led tho line 10 the church, but tho casket was not taken inside until after mass Tho bier was then carried
 forward to a placo before the altar, and was raised high above the heads of tho audience. Six great candles wero placed about it. while altar boys held between these two held up cross. The funeral scr,ice followed. It was introduced by prayer. Then Father Serapas pronounced Portuguese eulogy upon the life of Luis. He re- ferred to the Kings early life, when he was seen by so many of the inhabitants of tho Azores, to his virtues as King, and compared his fife, ill respect to good and great deeds with the lives of oil EiurS .,s part :.-,1
 Prayers fo- the d',d, tho swinging of the eenaes ard rc pansve singing by tho choir followed. fter the ceremony in the church. th" lsa,rse and bier were escorted back 10 tha socicty's hall in the same state in winch they had como.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-28
TWO MEN LYNCHED.
Hatfield SynD,t!,lzers r.ke Two of tn
 EcGoy Gan: from .JaiI.

Hatfield Sy,np,thtxerx r.ke Two of the
 .ccCoy Gan: from Jail.
 HUNTINGTON, W. Va., Oct 28.-In- formation was brought by courier from Hamlin, Lincoln County, that mob the Lincoln County jail, forced an entrance after short resist ance by the authorities, took two of the prisoners, Green Mccoy and Milton Haley, and hung them to a tree short distance from the jail building.
 Haley and Mccoy wore natives of Kentucky and are allied to the Mccoy faction of outlaws, whose murderous feud with the Hat6elds is generally fa- gagged in shooting scrape with Paris Brumfield about year ago, and about month ago, he, in company with. Ha- ley. ambushed and attempted to mur- der Al Brumfeld and his wife. The shooting occurred on Sunday night, and both victims were badly wounded, Mrs. Brumfield being shot in the breast and her husband in the log. For time it was thought the woman would die, but she finally recovered.
 Mccoy and Haley escaped to Ken lucky, but not until they had made tw o more attempts at assassination in the county, in one of which man named Adkins was wounded. The two would be murderers were arrested at Ben Postoffice, Martin county, Ky, and were confined in jail there. Friday they were locked up in the Lincoln county, w. Va., jail, and in the absence of definite information it is supposed they were lynched by some of the Hat. field sympathizers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-28
POLICE COURT.
Two Wife Beaters Sentenced to the
 Town HOu10.

Two Wife Beaters Sentenced to the
 Town House.
 The prisoners box at the police court room had it's usual quota of visitors this morning and Judge Bradstreet lavishly dispensed justice. John Prin- eble was arrested Saturday night by Officer Cahey on complaint of the for mer's wife for striking and attempting to choke her. In court this morning Mrs Prindeble swore that her husband came home at 10 o'clock Saturday night and she asked for some mohey to get provisions for supper and he refused her. She asked the second time and he then struck her, knocking her down and then tried to choke her. She screamed for help and neighbor came to her as- sistance. She made complaint to Officer Cahey who arrested him. Ten days and costs in the town house for breach Of the peace and judgment suspended on charge of drunkenness was the sentence of the court.
 A plain drunk received a sentence of $1O and costs.
 D. McCone for resisting officer re- ceived sentence of $5 and costs. Fred E. B. Hubbard, for attempting to clean out his home, and creating general disturbance was given ID days and costs in town house; judgment was suspended on a case for drunken ness,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-28
BASEBALL TALK.
Now Manager for tl,e Bostons and Gossip
 . About tho Brotherhood.

Now Manager for the Bostons and Gossip
 . About tho ls-otherhood.
 BOSTON, Oct. 2S..Frank G. Selee has signed contract to manage the Boston Baseball Club next season. It is stated that the alleged purchase by the Cfncin- nati club of the release of pitcher Nichols o1 the Omahas has fallen through. and that Nichols will sign with Boston.
 John F. Morrill,. as agent for the Brotherhood, has secured sixty days refusal of four-acre lot On Huntington avenue for new baseball park.
 President Soden says the Boston ''Triumvirs' are not backing the Brotherho ood; tn at he is not at all worried by Brotherhood schemes; that he would like to see Brooklyn and Cincinnati in the league, but no other Association cities; that he is inclined to think that the Brotherhood players can be legally held by the reserve" rule, and that the Boston club will do business at the old stand next season with a strong club, Brotherhood or no Brotherhood.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-28
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Francis A. Gillig, aged 82 years, . prominent Odd Fellow, died at his home at Red Bank, N. J., yesterday.
 The business portion of the village of Findley's Lake, N. Y., was destroyed by fire. The origin is unknown.
 The moulding factory of the Boynton Furnace Company at Jersey City, N. J., was burned carly yesterday morning. Loss about $40, 900.
 August M. Hirch, dry goods dealer of Kansas City, has assigned. His liabili- ties are $50, 900 and assets $40, 500. Chicago and New York houses are the heaviest loosers.
 At St. Petersburg 1t is reported that Prince Bismarck inspired Count Kal- noky, the Austrian premier, to dissuade Prince Ferdinand from returning to Bulgaria.
 The foundry buildings of the Boynton Heater Company in Lafayette, N. J., were burned at midnight Saturday. The buildings were of wood, and the principal loss is on patterns, about s1O,- 900.
 The recommendations of the board which examined the Juniata and Quin- nebaug. that they be sold, have not been approved by the Secretary of the Navy. The. tugs Pilgrim and Rescue. Monitor and Saugus have been con. demnod
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-28
WORLD or SPORTS.

Columbus and Cincinnati come with in one game of playing their full quota in the association race.
 Manager Chapman of the Louisvilles has engaged for next year Cincinnati battery, Keenan and Jones.
 Connor leads the series in base run ming. He has stolen six bases and has a percentage of .543, to 1884 for Ward, who has stolen five bases.
 Vailliant, who used to play center for the Meriden polo team a year ago, is now conductor on one of the horse car lines at Hartford. He says he has done with polo.
 Manager John J. Burdock of last sea- sons New Haven base ball team, is said to have applied to the New Haven man. agement for the position of goal tender on the New Haven polo team.
 The New York World gives Roger Connor batting average of .296, with four stolen bases, in the present series. The Sun gives Connor eight st cen bases and batting average of .266.
 Farmer" William Johnson, who has been in New York the past week recu- perating and taking in the season gaines returned home Saturday evening.
 Farmer" predicts the New Yorks win ucK6 OA tlS Cuoul pAOAoAAAP 0OAASC. The New Britain team is coming along swimmingly. Doe and Connen of the old Boston team, have been secured to rush, Furbush to play center and Howard Smith to play goal. Should Mckay and Curley be secured, as is not improbable, the infant of the league will
 be worthy foe of any of the veteran teams.
 While the Brooklyns are not equal to the New Yorks, they are splendid club. Clark is their best catcher, but he is not of the calibre of dozen league back stops. Foutz is not at all comparable with Connor. Collins is one of the best players in the nine, but is far from being Dan Richardson. Pinkney at third is as good as can be desired-a better man than Whitney, all things considered. Smith is splendid shortstop, but, of course, he is not the equal of Ward, O'Brien is nowhere near as good man as O'Rourke. Corkhlll is one of the finest fielders in the country. He is
 ahead of either of the New York fielders when the fielding alone is taken into account. Burns has not done anything
 remarkable in the series thus far. A great deal has been heard of Visner be- | fore this series on account of his hitting. He made great many home runs for Brooklyn this season, but in the series has made two hits in 10 times at bat. Terry has proved to be by far the best of the pitchers, and he has been hit terri fically up to the last game in which he Ipitched.-Boston Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-28
MILITARY MATTERS.
First Regiment Marksmen Looking
 For satisfaction.

AAOOAA.A-.
 For satisfaction.
 At the recent brigade shoot and after the Seconds team had defeated the First some of the members of the latter team offered to shoot the Seconds team for $1 ,OOO side. Whether the offer will be considered is not known.
 The annual brigade shoot probably will be held regularly in September and at Mantle in the near future, although there may be a delay of some years. The conditions there are perfect.
 There are still some enthusiasts in the Second regiment who have not had enough shooting this summer. It IS proposed to take two men from each company in the regiment and have a friendly shoot Thanksgiving day.
 In regard to the appointment of a commander for the signal corps of the Second regiment, Colonel Doherty says that the members of the corps will bal lot for commander and that in day or two he will announce 8 date for such an election.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-28
CLOSE OF THE RACE.

Trouble Caused By Q Rough Element
 Who Wanted to Run Things.
 The day female race came to suc- cessful issue financially Saturday night. It was not so successful as to order however, about 1O:30 when the rinkwas packed almost to sufication. Some rowdies started row and in the scrim- mage Miss Evans, one of the pedestrians received "a blow. Jean Jacques seized the offender and ushered him to the door. It was impossible, however, to retain any order and the young ladies were ordered off the track. The crowd vented their spite by stealing the pegs which marked the laps on the score boards, thus preventing the number of laps from being recorded. It required the services of all the attaches of the rink to get the crowd out quietly and even then the young ladies were not free from the insults and vile epithets of the crowd of roughs. The pedestrians were taken up. however, without any serious trouble and the respectable element who at tended the race were indignant at the unjust treatment the females had re- ceived. The race ended with Miss Evans still in the lead. She had not varied from her usual running exhibi- tions ard the audience cheered her fine exhibition time and again. Madame Tobias remained in second place and was not at all weary when the race was completed. In fact she proved to two or three roughs who crowded on to the track that she was perfectly able to take care of herself. Mdme Macbeth was content with third position and seemed to have the sympathy of the audience because of her good record made with such an amount of avOirdupois Miss Mowbray ended the race as she had begun the prime favorite of the audience. It is prob able that Miss Mowbray will remain ir Waterbury during the winter, and par ticipate in races around the state. May Richmond came on the track again for 2 mile walk and completed her distance in about 60 minutes. Only for the un l fortunate disturbance the race would have been one of the best conducted ever given in Waterbury. The score o1 miles at the finish was as follows: Evanl 221, Tobias 217, Macbeth BIO, Mowbray 3O2. Yesterday the spells were divided as follows: Evans $2O4.72, Tobias $1O5.3' Macbeth $61.41, Mowbray $40.94. Man ager Pepin has arranged for race il the rink for Thanksgiving week with si1 starters. It will be square heel and to' race, under the same conditions as thu last one.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-28
ADJUSTMENTS.
Cleveland,s Minstrels.

Cleveland,s Minstrels.
 Trusts have taken their hold upon the amusement business. Barnum and Fore paugh monopolized the circus field and w. s. Cleveland, with his two large Haverly companies, comes SO near oc- cupying the entire country that nothing is left but cross-road towns for touring troubadours. At the Opera house this evening.
 The Ludwig Concert.
 The stormy weather last evening pre- vented large audience from attending the concert at the opera house, but all who did attend were we'll repaid. Will liam Ludwig can give more expression and dramatic force to an Irish song than any artist ever seen here.
 ssShamus O'Brien.''
 That clever Irish comedian, c. E. Yer ner, presented drama entitled .Shamus O'Brien" at the Windsor last night. MT Werner, as the hero, gave a very strong performance, in wEich he was ably seconded by Miss Kate Walsh and a competent company.-N. Y. World. At the opera house Wednesday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-28
Trouble With Her Lover.

Miss Dot Jones of Colchester, attempted suicide by drowning at Bridgeport Saturday, but was prevented from taking the rash step by police man. The young woman belongs to a wealthy family and was Respondent over quarrel with her lover, Yale student.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-28

A Shorthand and Typewr1tinR school.
 Is about to be opened in this city by Prof John F. Gaffey of 49 Church street New Haven, Conn. Three classes daily; morning, afternoon and evening. New rapid method. Anyone can learn by our system. Terms low. Ten years ex- perience, and over one thousand graduates holding good paying positions. Write him without delay for full par ticulars.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-28
Mass.Mectinv of Socialsts,

NEW YORK. Oct. 2s.-The socialists have called mass-meeting for this evening at Cooper Union, where s. E. Shevitch, Otto Reimer, Johann Grill and others will speak upon the subject of the Rcd Flag and the eStar-Spangled Banner" The meeting was called for the purpose of denying the assertion that at the socialist convention held on October 12 at Chicago. the Stars and Stripes were hissed by some of the dele gates.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-28
Almost Pounded to Death.

Frederick Merrils, aged fifty years, who resides on Hall street in Bridge port, while very drunk, went to his home about midnight and beat his wife into a state of insensibility. He was seen leaving the house shortly after wards and the neighbors went in and found the poor woman in very precar- ious condition, and she was shortly after taken to the hospital. The doctors say she may not live. Merrills was arrested shortly afterwards and locked up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-28
Accident on the Shore Limo.

Accident on the Shore Line.
 There was comparatively slight col lision between freight train and con- struction train at East Haven early Saturday evening. A locomotive was damaged, a caboose was wrecked and two freight cars were thrown from the track. Passenger trains were delayed about two hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-28
Killed While Hunting.

Thomas Palmer New York commis sion merchant, lost his life in strange manner at Stonington Saturday. He had been hunting, and was found with his head and shoulders immersed in a spring of water in the woods near Deans mill pond. The inference is that he was drinking from the spring when he was taken ill, and being unable to extricate was drowned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-28
William Barton's Two Wives.

W1II10m BNTtOn'S TWO V1VeS.
 Mrs Margaret Barton of Milburry. Mass, Saturday complained to City At torney Daily of New Haven that her husband William Barton was bigamist having been married there to Miss Mamie Brown in August last. His duplicity became known shortly after his second marriage and he left town. His second wife has since rejoined him and they are now supposed to be in New Hampshire. He will be prosecuted if caught.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-28

Handsome line of choice selected pres ents with unique patterns given with tea, coffee and baking powder. Special presents given with one pound of tea and two pounds of coffee on Wednesday and Saturday of each week at Union Tea company, 72 South Main street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-28
weather Indications,

wAsHIN0roN. Oct. 28.-For Now England and Eastern New York: Rain, slightly cooler northerly gales.
 For Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey Del aware and Maryland: Rain, followed in Mary land and Delaware by fair; cooler; northerl, winds, high on the coast.
 For Western New York: Rain; slightly cooler nQrtherly Wtnde.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-28
LOCAL LINES.

LAKE, STRoBEL & Go have started up there 8th watch club. Step in and leave your name. $1 each week for 50 weeks buys IA karat full jeweled watch.
 LADD sells reliable and pure groceries, also vegetables and fruits in their sea- son. w. N. Ladd, 66 South Main street.
 For frst-class Crayon Portraits and Picture Frames at lowest prices in tho city call on Apr & BROTHER, 48 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-28

Robbed in Bridgeport.
 Frank Ferris f,,Mianus went to Bridge port Friday night to see sights. When he awoke Friday morning he found that he had been relieved of $24O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-28
Tn. Giant. One Ahead.

NEW YORK, Oct. 3s.-rn the Worlds Championship baseball contest, the seventh game was won by the New Works by the following score: New York. ...1 0 o v-11 Rrooklyn ..........O 0 0 0 0 0-7
 This is four games for the Giants and three for the Grooms.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-28
Killed by an Express Train.

NEWARK. N. Y., Oct. ss.-Ensign Ellenwood, formerly prominent law yer of Wolcott and later a resident of Lyons, was struck by an express train on the New York Central Railroad near the station here and instantly killed. He was 71 years of age and leaves . widow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-28
William Bruin Held for Trial

William Bruin Held for Trial
 At the instance of Coroner Park, who has been Investigating the recent death of Mary Ward and the cause that led thereto, William Bruin was arrested Saturday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Carroll. He was brought before the coroner and $500 bonds were ordered and furnished for his appearance at Norwich in January before the criminal term of the superior court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-28
Eirht Stores Burned.

SCRANTON, Pa.. Oct. ss.-Fire broke out In barn at Dunmore, suburb Of this city, yesterday, and ragged for fous fouss, destroying elgAt stores and one
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-28
Dn E. A. TowHz, "A Bank street.

Da. 0. V. s Fsosr, 1s7 Rank street.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-01

and that he is inclined to demand pro-
longation of the socialist law in its pres
ent form for two years and then dissolve
parliament. The senate of Hamburg
has decided to ask the government to
contribute toward the construction of
new harbor at Cnehaven. The new har-
Dor will cost l0,000,000 marks and will
accommodate the largest steamers. Adj
vOcates in the senate declare that the
new harbOr is essential TO the mainte-
nance of trade with America. The
Cologne Gazette supports the project of
a universal exhibition in Berlin. The
kreuZ Zeitung opposes the project on
the ground that the aspect of prosperity
in Germany is deceitful, and that an
ECONOMIC CRISIS Is IMPENDING
which will render failure certain. Count
Herbert Bismarck to-day gave diplo-
matte dinner. at which Count Schouval-
off, the Russian ambassador; Sir +. b.
Maiet the British ambassador, and W.
W. Phelps. the United States minister.
were among the guests. The whole
party after ward proceeded To the recep-
ton given by Prince Won RadZiwill to
the Japanese prince and princess. The
latter cordially greeted MIR. Phelps and
his family. The princess said she liked
the United States better than any other
country she had yet seen. and she re-
terred to her visit to Washington as
especially delightful. Maj. WisSmann
has been ordered to reopen the caravan
route from Pangani TO Kilimanjaro. An
expedition is about to start, commanded
by Lieut.. EhlerS.