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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-13
THE WAR DEPARTMENT.

Probable Consolidation of Several Divisions
for the Purpose of Facilitating Work.
WASHINGTON July 12.-Owing to the alb
sence from Washington of Secretary Proc
tor, the order for consolidation of several
divisions of the War Department will not
be officially promulgated until the last of
the week. The purpose and scope of the
order are pretty well understood by the
officials and clerks who will be affected,
and among whom there is considerable
grumbling. Some of them appear to think
that the War Department will go to the
"demnation bow-wows" if the order is en-
forced, while others foresee that the ulti-
mate effect of it, probably. will be to re-
duce the number of clerks now employed
under the office upon the official
records. The objects of the order are
three-fOld: ul To bring MP to date the
work in the Adjutant-generaps office. some
of which is six months or more in arrears;
(2) to simplify and systematic certain
branches of work, and (3l to preserve such
important original records of the volunteer
army as muster-rolls, hospital registers,
etc.
Some years ago when Assistant Surgeon
AirswOrth, of the army. was assigned to
duty in charge of the medical hospital and
other medical records of the Surgeon gen.
"A a
condition. Some of them, In fact, by long
use and constant handling. are gradually
falling to pieces. The Importance, not to
say necessity, of preserving these records
Will be better appreciated whenit is under
stood that they contain the official evidence
not otherwise attainablein the thousands of
cases. to establish, modify OF reject the
claims of thousands of applicants for pen
siOns. DR.. AinswOrth at once began the
preparation of an alphabetical index cata-
lOgue of these records, setting forth the
medical history of every officer and soldier
whose name was borne thereon. AS this
catalogue grew, the searches were easy, as
we'll as more thorough, and the original
records were no longer subjected TO con-
slant thumbing and careless handling. The
index catalogue Will be completed by the
end of the current year.
Already, in its incomplete condition, it
has enabled the clerks to not only bring up
to date work which was SIX months or
more in arrears when it was begun, but to
answer satisfactorily about 20 per cent.
of the inquiries from the PEN
sion Bureau, against about so per
cent. under the practice formerly in
vogue. 1t is now proposed to apply the
same system to the records of the volun-
teer service in the eAdjutant-geneTaPs office.
Of course, this is a work of much greater
magnitude, but when completed it will be
practicable to ascertain ID a little of the
time now required the military history of
any officer or soldier whose name is borne
on any muster-roll, and will be of meal
cUlable value in the Investigation and
speedy adjudication, not only for pensions,
but also for back pay, bounty, service. etc.
IL will also prevent the destruction, by
constant handling, of muster-rolls and
other original records of the volunteer
army, which should be carefully preserved
as long as the government shall endure.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-13
NOT TRUE TEMPERANCE.
Francis Murphy Declares Prohibition Mix
ture of PhariSeeism, Fraud and Hypocrisy.

NEW YORK, July 12.-Francis Murphy, of
Pittsburg. wore his blue ribbon conspicu-
ously to-day, at the Gilsey House. and said
he was very happy because prohibition has
been defeated in Pennsylvania and other
States. He added:
"The defeat of prohibition everywhere is
a good victory for temperance. PrOhibi-
tiOn is Phariseeism, fraud and hypocrisy.
1t is an attempt to bring the church and
state together again. The people will not
permit it. When preachers band them
selves together to get the Legislature to
enact laws to regulate the morals of peO-
pie they are going contrary to the will of
God. The sale Of whisky must be restrict
ed, and the man who applies for q license
must be known to be respectable and trust
worthy before r ne s is permitted to a sell ilq- %
in the hands of good men. 1t sounds para
doxical to say this, but / mean it. A man
of Judgment, and with the right spirit and
standing behind the bar. will refuse to sell
to a man who is an habitual drunkard.
statutory laws do not stop the sale of
whisky. and the best thing that can be done
is to regulate and mitigate the evil in le-
gitimate way. In Maine whisky is sold in
every town. OF course prohibition works
splendidly in Maine, because the people
there know that they can get whisky
whenever they desire it. They are content
with the fraud that is going on. The law
is a dead letter. 1t takes two men to COM
NIT crime. The man who drinks is not
going to swear against the dispenser of
drinks. You never hear of q man who
gets drink being arrested. Then when
the seller is arrested, who in the neighbor-
hood is going to swear that he bought a
drink from himf Those summoned to tes-
tify can only remember that the accused
sold only milk or lemonade, and SO the farce
of trying to carry out prohibition is ended.
''The men who sign my temperance
pledge rarely fail to keep it. If they do
backslide seven or eight times, do not
despair. but keep at them to reform. When
the true spirit of the Lord gets hold of
them, they are drunkards no more. 1t was
time for the people of Pennsylvania to rise
and assert themselves. The death knell of
prohibition is sounded. We are going for
ward instead of backward. and these great
victories against prohibition are temper
ance victories. High license and restrict
i've measures will promote the cause of
temperance, and the people are sensible
enOuph to see it
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RELATIVES In OFFICE.
A Few Illustrations Of What the Late Admir-

Few Illustrations Of What the Late Admin
istration Did in That Line.
Washington Special to Boston Journal.
1t has been thought worth while to ex-
plain the appointment of a couple of women
as private secretaries to their husbands,
who are public officers. The ladies are Mrs.
Morgan, wife of the new Commissioner of
Indian Affairs, and Mrs. Dorchester. wife of
the superintendent of Indian Schools The
worst of these and similar appointments is
that they follow bad Democratic prece-
dents. Bishop Oberly, while Indian Com
missioner. had his daughter for confiden-
tial secretary. while numerous other rela-
atives were scattered through the Indian
service. Pension Commissioners Black found
a good place in the Pension Bureau for his
mOther-in-law, and she will not be dis
turbed. Commissioner Tanner, after the
recent trouble with his private secretary.
turned the duties of that Office over to his
daughter. who had. however, been ap-
pointed under the Cleveland admins
tration. Mrs. Tanner spends a good
many hours at work in her husbands
Office. but her labors are voluntary and cost
the government nothing. Coleman, Cleve-
lands Commissioner of Agriculture. man
aged to find positions for nine other Cole
mans, who possibly inherited taste for
agriculture. A record even better than
slayer, of the Land Office. The Stockslager
family is a wide-spreading one, and, ac-
cording to the most trustworthy testimony,
eleven of its branches were grated on TO
the public service. Besides this Mr.. Stock
slayer was permitted to draw his salary for
four months after Republican administra-
tion came in.
Senator Reagan, the Texas reformer. will
hardly appear as a critic of Commissioner
Morgan or Superintendent Dorchester The
Senator startled his colleagues one day by
placing his wife on the payroll. Each Sem
ator is allowed a private secretary, at the
rate of So per day. The wives of a good
many public men help their husbands but
it is doubtful whether many of them care
TO be known as hired servants of the gov
ernment. A Kentucky reformer. Taulbee.
at the last session got a committee of the
House appointed to investigate some al
legged abuse. He appointed his son clerk.
though the lad was not more than twelve
or thirteen.
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Lawyer Beggs Again Denied Release.

CHICAGO July 12-Judge Horton, of the
Criminal Court, to-day heard arguments
tor and against the issuance of writ of
habeas corpus looking to the release of
officer of Camp 20. Clan-na-Gael. and is
under indictment for conspiracy to murder
DR.. Cronin. The arguments were conclud-
ed late this afternoon, and Judge Horton
declined to issue the writ. holding that the
guilt to warrant the holding of the pris-
oner without bail. He did not require the
State to disclose the evidence on which the
indictment was found. 1t was claimed that
the application was partly with view to
learning what evidence the State has in
order that it might be used to assist Mar
tin Burke, now held for extradition at
Winnipeg, in his fight against being re-
turned TO the authorities here.
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Orange Lodge Celebrations.

FORT ERIE. Ont, July 12.-The Orange
to-day. The Loyal Orange lodges of Fort
Erie marched to the international bridge
and escorted the visiting brethren to Fort
Erie grounds. The procession, which num-
bered 1000. arrived at noon, and retired to
made for the occasion. Everything passed
off pleasantly.
NEW YORK, July 12-Dispatches up to
midnight. from various parts of Canada.
show that Orange day was appropriately
celebrated, without any unpleasant incl
dents.
CHICAGO, July 12-The Orangemen of
this city celebrated the 18th of July to-
day by gathering at an uptown park,
where they had parade, picnic and games.
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A REVELATION

To the travelling public has been given by the Chesa-
Peake 4 ono G route since its opening last Nay ON
was put on in connection with the Big 4 from In
dianapolis TO Washington, Baltimore. Philadelphia,
Point Comfort solid vestibuled Pullman train is
daily in waiting in the Grand Central Station. in Cn
dianapolis at $40 p. on this train is Pullman
dining room Car. not buffet car, wherein cold lunches
well eating purposes. but elegant clean, COOL
dining room on wheels, wherein table dhote meal is
In the country This car is not put on for one meal
only and passengers allowed TO starve the balance of
to New York. via washington. Baitimors and PhiIa
delphia You can step from the most elegant coaches
and bave served To the ms. elegant mea While
through the plate glass sides you view the enhancing
scenery that this route passes through all the way
train on Big and Chesapeake d Ohio reaches Wash
!ngton, p G. at p m. the following day. Baltimore
you see the time is unsurpassed Here is q dinner
menu as served daily on the Chesapeake d Ohio din
ing car:
DINN NER.
Bisque of lobster. la Stanley. Consomme
Boiled Sleeps Head: Parsley Sauce.
Potatoes. a la Duchesse.
pr,r,. po. Boiled sdss Mutton Caper Sauce sauce ,,
Roast Spring Chicken
Sweet Breads Larded with Puree of Endives
- Spanish Olives. Sliced Tomatoes. se s''AD
Boiled Potatoes Mashed Potatoes.
Asparagus on Toast "s ''eA"'
Plum Pudding, Hard and Wine Sauce Rhubarb Pie.
Ice IsscEsam- d., Preserved Fruits.
English. Graham and Oatmeal Waters.
Roquefort and Edam Cheese Bent's Crackers.
MEALS, ONE DOLLAR
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-13

FIT LEAvENwoRTH, Kan., July l2-Gen
Merritt, commanding the Department of
Missouri. accompanied by his aid. Lieut.
Swift; left this evening for Oklahoma City,
new crowd of settlers have resolved
themselves into an opposition faction to
the city administration, and have issued a
call for new election to be held july
other daily, and Mayor Couch has Eeen
obliged to issue a proclamation command
ing peace. Yesterday the situation became
90 serious that he telegraphed for General
Merritt. The latter's Investigation will de-
eide whether the presence of troops wall be
necessary TO preserve the peace on July 10,
Wnen the newcomers will attempt to hold
their election.
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Mr.. Sparks Said to Have Neglected Looking
After Government Interests While Har-
assing Would-Be Homesteaders.
Plan for Systematizing and Facilitating
the Work of the War Department.
Members of the Late Administration Who Gave
Relatives Good Places-Yesterday's APP
pointments-Presiden at Deer Park.
MORE CRoOKEDNEss.

Threatened Disclosures Affecting the Ad-
ministration Of the Land once.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, July 12-There is likely to
be general shaking up in the Land Office
pretty soon, as the new special agents who.
have been looking into affairs out West
have made some rather nasty discoveries.
1t appears that during the reform admins
tration of Mr.. Sparks the latter was so
much occupied in seeking reasons for refus-
ing homesteads that he entirely overlooked
the frauds that were being perpetrated in
his name. The officers of the Interior De-
partment declined to show the reports. or
give any details as to their contents. but
the President and Secretary Noble have
had two or three earnest interviews over
the matter. and have about decided that it
is useless to 60 on with the Investigation
until good many changes have been made
in the list of registers and receivers.
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The Russian government has totally sup
pressed the Luthern Church in Russia.
:. Two thousand bakers in Berlin are on
strike.
A statue of Desmoulins was unveiled at
the Palais Royal gardens, at Paris, yester-
day.
The immense machine works of the Cra-
mer-Klett Company. in Nurnberg, have
been destroyed by fire. The loss is very
heavy.
A dispatch from Berne says it is probable
that the proposed international labor con-
ference in that city will be postponed until
next spring.
The yield of gold in Queensland during
the past half year amounted to $4,000
ounces. This is an increase of 166, 900 ounces
over the preceding year.
The Pail Mall Gazette says that the
blockade of Haytian ports is plainly inef-
fective, and that Great Britain has notified
Hayti not to molest British vessels visiting
insurgent ports.
A German electrical syndicate has Just
been organized with the object of utilizing
the Schaffhusen falls of the Rhine by de-
veloping and distributing the power for in
dustrial purposes. The power will be
stored in the shape of electricity and con-
veyed as required to points many miles dis
tant by means of cable.
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Cleveland, sI.!., CINCINNATI, i il 'RRE'-TINE'


Is situated In New York State and is the highest
naviga0ie body of water the continent being LOO
feet above the sea- Itsnvigorating air. clear waters
exceIent oathing, boating and fishing and the charm
p1ne1 20 make 1t very popular resort Here the
Cnautauqua Assembly organized in 1874, holds its
annual meeting every July and August IL is an en-.
terprlse designed TO combine the recreations of q
summer resort with intellectual culture improve
ment- While Point Chautauqua and ChautauqiIa are
preferred py the more serious. Lakewood few miles
distant Is more eongenal TO the lover of harmless
gayey The stranger VIII enjoy the shady drive from
Jamestown 10 Mayv1lle, and he will miss beautiful
Aght should ne omit the trip by steamer from James
town through the Narrows. The .Bee-Iine" sells
tourist uckets 10 Chautauqua, jamestown and Lake
age until October 81 For time Of trains. pamphlets.
guides. etc, call at "Bee-hne' Offices No Bates
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-13
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
A Motion Made in the French Chamber o
Deputies to Impeach NJ. Constans.

Motion Made In the French Chamber Of
Deputies to Impeach NJ. Constans.
PARIS, July 12-The party of the Right
has decided to bring impeachment pro-
ceedings against NJ. Constans, Minister of
the Interior, on charge of corruption and
dishonesty while serving as Governor of
lndo-China. M. Lamartiniere was deputed
to make the motion looking to impeach-
ment in the Chamberof Deputies.
When Nj. Lamartiniere offered his motion
this evening. Premier Tirard said he could
with difficulty restrain his indignation at
the monstrous charge made against one of
his colleagues. 1t was the custom in Indo-
corruption and dishonesty was based upon
the acceptance of presents. His sole reply
to the motion was to move the previous
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-13
THE FIRE RECORD.
Three Prisoners Suffocated to Death In an
Oregon Jail.

Three Prisoners Suffocated to Death In an
Oregon Jail.
JACKSONVILLE, Ore, July 12.-This morn
ing the Jail. containing three prisoners, was
discovered to be on fire. Before the cells
could be reached, three prisoners had
been suffocated. The fire originated in
the front room, where the deputy
sheriff slept. which made it impossible
to reach the prisoners until after the fire
had been extinguished. The deputy sheriff
had been called away during the night to
protect his mining property from fearful
fire raging in the mountains. The origin
of the fire is matter of conjecture.
The names, nativity and ages of
the prisoners are: Newton Cook,
native of Tennessee, with initials of w. r.
T. on arm, aged fifty-six: Henry Hoover.
married. family in Michigan. aged fifty-tive
also an honorably discharged Union soldier;
Frank Warner, aged nineteen, native of
(IermanV
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-13
DIR. Bareyri,s Mistake.

LONDON, July 12-Dr. Bareygi. of Milan,
Italy, is in London on a visit. He is q
pupil of Pasteur, and caused some con-
sternation among physicians all over
Europe, less than month ago, by treating
five cases of hydrophobia. every one of
which resulted fatally. This for time
gave severe shock to the faith in Pas
tours system, which has become almost
universal. DR.. Bareygi now explains that
in his treatment of these cases he followed
a new method which he learned in Spain.
He acknowledges very frankly that he
made great mistake in abandoning the
PaSteur treatment.
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Other Fires.

CAMPBELL, Mlnn.. July 12.-H. s. Hogo-
boOm's large stock barn was struck by
lightning and burned, with ZOO pounds of
binding twine and 5000 worth of ma
chinery. Loss, $4,000.
LAKE CRYSTAL, Minn., July 12.-The Dia-
mond roller-mill burned to the ground, with
its contents. last night. 1t was built in
1888 and cost $4,000; no insurance.
FRESNO, Cal. July 12-Fire broke out in
bakery here this morning ana destroyed
half block of brick buildings. Loss,
$780, 900; insurance, 100000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-13
Cowboys spelling for a Fight.

ST. LOUIS, July 12.-News comes from the
Mud creek section of the Chickasaw Indian
nation that a few days ago gang of
cowboys OH the cattle ranch of Mrs.
Criner raided an adjoining sheep
ranch, belonging to a Mexican against
whom they had gTudge, killing
several hundred of his sheep and scattered
the remainder over the country. Great ex-
element prevailed over the outrage. and
several deputy United States marshals
have gone to arrest the perpetrators. The
cowboys. who are well armed, have sent
word to the officers that they will not be ar
rested, and bloody fight is expected.
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TEACHERS OF GERMAN.
Radical Views Advanced by One of Their Num-
ber-An Organ and Trustees Selected.

CHICAGO, July 12-The third and last day
of the convention of the German-American
Teachers Association of the United States
was marked by three very interesting pa
pers, and heated discussion over the adop-
tion of an official organ for the association
for the ensuing year. The rirst paper was
1.-The Significance of Commandments
in the Progress of the American Nation" by
Herman Schurickt. In effect, Mr.. Schur-
ickt claimed that to the Germans is due the
credit for our public educational system
as it is to-day. He said that the Germans
have created most of the national wealth;
that while the native American moves rest
lessly about. speculating and spending
what he makes. the German labOrs and
saves and accumulates wealth. Further,
the writer said that the Germans and
Americans are not matchmaking socially,
as is claimed; that the two races are
drifting apart. and the divergence is re-
civil trouble which affiicts the Nation.
AS remedy for this he suggested the teach
ing of German in the primary and public
schools, that the American child may come
to understand the German and be In SYM
pathy with the Germans as social factor
In our national life.
Short technical papers-one on "Juve-
nile Readings as a Means of Cultivating
German Speech and Manners" and one on
the Relation of the German Language and
Science" by Prof. A. j. Rogers. of the Mil
waukee High-school, We're read, and the
convention proceeded to discuss the ques-
tion of an official organ for the ensuing
year. Last year the Erziebungs Blatter, of
Milwaukee. was the societys Official paper,
but it's radical course offended the men,
bers, and it was rejected in convention to-
day and the Lehrer Poste, published by the
Milwaukee Herald Company, adopted in its
stead.
The trustees of the society for the follow
ing year are b. A. Adams, Milwaukee; c. +.
Emmerich, Indianapolis; A. j. Esch, Cleve-
land; Peter Herzog, ST. LOUIS Iheo. Mey-
der, Cincinnati; o. l.. Schutt, Chicago;
Karl Ulrich, Lacrosse, Wis, and COnst
Watz, East Saginaw, Mich.
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THE WAR IN EGYPT.
Dervishes Suffering from Hunger and Thirst
1900 Killed and Wounded.

CAIRO, July 12.-Dervish prisoners arriv-
ing at Assouan are terribly emaciated,
having suffered from hunger and thirst.
On the march many died and deserted,
while many others were killed. Colonel
Wodehouse estimates the Dervishes killed
and wounded at $500.
The Egyptian government is forming
grain depots along the Nile for the purpose
of supplying the fugitives who are fleeing
before the advance of the Dervishes. MANY
shieks are rendering their services to the
government.
Nine hundred and fifty members of the
Connaught Rangers have been sent to Malta
to replace the troops which have been dis
patched to Egypt. Four regiments sta
hold themselves in readiness to proceed to
the front in Egypt
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A Resort for Thieves and Murderers

ATcHIsoN. July 12.-The Sac and Fox
Indian reservation, in Kansas. on the Ne
braska line. just north of Brown county,
has become the resort for thugs, thieves,
murderers, horse-thieves and desperadoes.
successfully against the honest farmers
that an effort will be made TO have the
reservation removed. Farmers and every
body are held up and robbed. and some
times murdered. A few days ago two
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-13
Fractional Row Among Polish Miners.

LEAvENwoRTH, Kan, July 12.-At East
Leavenworth. on Tuesday. number of Po-
dividing into factions, fought with knives
and hatchets until five of their number
were dangerously wounded. A deputy
sheriff and posse, armed with Winchester
rifles, stopped the affray and imprisoned
the miners in freight cars. During the
mghtall escaped except two of the wounded.
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to emphasize the protests of a lot of fanatic
loyalists in Australia, who became indig-
nant at the recent action of the Australian
postal authorities in substituting on the
colonial stamps emus, kangaroos and other
local animals for the features of their be-
loved Queen. They are bound to have the
Queens face stamped on their letters at
any cost, and appear to have provided
stamps for this purpose.