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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-15

IT is of record that when Governor
HOvey urged the appointment OF nom
partisan committee of experts to make a
thorough investigation of the Insane
Hospital the House denied his request
and appointed committee of its own
members, who necessarily acted under
embarrassing limitations. 1t is OF record
also that when this committee, cut short
in its investigation by the ending of the
session, asked for an extension OF time
and authority to continue the investiga-
ton, and make it thorough, the request
was denied. The investigation they did
make was honest as far as it went, but
their report disclosed nothing that was
not disclosed by the report OF the Re-
publican majority of the House commit
tee two years ago-nOt single thing.
The political favoritism, the financial
shortage, the corruption in awarding
contracts, the jobbery in furnishing sup
plies, collision between the board and
Sullivan, the stealing, the peculatiOn,
the corruption and rottenness, were all
brought out in the report two years
ago. They were matters of public
nOtoriety before, but officially con-
tirmed by the report. There was enough
in that report to have sent Harrison and
Sullivan to the penitentiary, but the
Legislature whitewashed them and con-
timed the old management. Now, two
years later, when Sullivan is fugitive
and the hospital rottenness can no longer
be concealed, Democratic committee
reports the same state ofthings reported
by Republican committee in 1887, and
the Democratic press breaks out with
praises of the virtue of the Democracy
which investigates its own rascals and
condemns its own thieves. They in
vestigated Sullivan after he had fed to
Canada, and censured Harrison and
Gapen two years after they had been
found guilty of penitentiary offenses by
Republican committee. This is retro
active virtue and er post factO honesty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-15
+ A Policy of Justice and Fairness.

1t is to be hoped that the report is true
that President Harrison proposes to give
the territorial offices only to residents of
the Territories. There is no reason why
such places shOuld be awarded To outsiders.
The last Republican national convention
expressly condemned the practice, and the
new administration will be sustained by all
good citizens in pursuing policy of Justice
and fairness toward the people of the Ter
ritories in matter which vitality concerns
their interests
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-15
Heroic Treatment Suggested.

The people of Indiana are wondering how
they can improve their legislative bodies
If the suggestion is relevant, we can tell
the HoOsiers what they do with surplus
pups up in COnnectic and it has been
noticed that III the er is deep enough
and the stone is hes~ nough and the
string doesn't break esired result is
usually achieved.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-15

LATEST news from Samoa shows the
report of conflict between German and
American war vessels to have been
without any foundation. Up to March 5
everything was quiet, and Germans and
Americans were awaiting advices from
their respective governments.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-15
Protection Will Smash the Trusts.


Under the benefcent influence of protec-
ton the copper output of the United States
has been so stimulated that even the
gigantic French indicate of millionaires
could not organize a trust to keep prices up.
Protection has smashed the copper trust,
as it will smash all the other trusts in due
time if it is given a chance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-15
A Partisan Canary.


e. Co., of Willimantic, Conn.,, has al old
canary bird which stopped singing upon
the Inauguration of ex-President Cleveland
and has remained in that state during the
past four years. Monday, when President
Harrison was inaugurated, the canary
began to sing again and has kept it up ever
Hiuce
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-15
Congressman Townshend's Wealthy Friend


Washington Special 10 New York Graphic.
During the last forenoon of Congressman
Townshend's sickness he was delirious all
the while. He kept calling on somebody
whom the attendants at his bedside under
Thomas c. Lowery. the great railroad man,
of Minneapolis, VINO happens now to be at
Chamberiain,s. Mr.. Lowery arrived quick
ly.. Finally, he was able to gather that the
dying Congressman was annoyed, especially
since he realized his helpless condition,
about a mortgage for $500 upon some prop
erty of his here in the city.
Wait moment, my dear Dick.o the Wis.,
itor said; wait a moment
Mr.. Lowery retired to n corner of the
sick-roOm, drew a small book from his
pocket and hastily signed and tore off a
check. He took it back to the bed and held
1T mp before the face of the sufferer. Ii was
a check for S, 000
NOW. don't worry, Dick, - he said. don't
worry; perhaps this will help You OUT
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-15

PHILADELPHIA papers are publishing
daily lists of citizens who have fallen
sick or died as the result of exposure
during Inauguration day. No conse-
quences of the Kind are reported in In
diana circles. The Hoosier is sturdy
bird, and it was his day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-15

In few brief days it will be possible for
the timid citizen to buy postage stamps
without feeling that his life is in danger,
and for the holder one to finish his purchase
without losing his temper.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-15
Systematic Lying.

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.
1t is a very dull day when the ingenious
Washington correspondent does not furnish
his Democratic or Mugwninp paper some
the President. Systematic lying is iniuring
these correspondents and their papers
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-15
Able to Do That.

NorTlstown Herald.
The New York Sun calls upon the new
Postmaster-general to abolish the sickly
green two-cent postage stamp" The green
two-cent postage stamp may be sickiy, but
1T is strong enough to carry a letter from
Maine to California. and that is as much as
two healthy One-cent stamps can do.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-15
Point for Certain OAce-HoIders.


The West Virginia Supreme Court de-
cides in favor of hold-over Wilson. Offic-
ials who are anxious to perpetuate their
terms by preventing the declaration Of
their successors election will be unani-
nous In praise of the West Virginia law.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-15

THE latest market reports read: mo adj
vance in the price of nails" Queer, too,
with so many Democrats trying to nail
down the offices they hold.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-15

philadelphia Press.

Philadelphia Press
The Democratic oflice-holder who raises
of his post faithfully raises tie pertinent
question how he comes in the place at all
when its duties were being discharged by
Just as good man four years ago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-15

To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal:
Please give me the correct pronunciation of
"Les Miserables." A SUBSCRIBER
MARION, Ind.
Lay Mlser-ah-ble.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-15

New York Graphic.
Ohio doesn't want the earth, but -
would like all the offices.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-15

IT'S cold day now when some Hoosier
is not rewarded for carrying his country.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-15

ing off before the wind like a small balloon.
But the citizen who is forced to dig ND his
lawn because a million dandelion roots
have strangled the grass. will utter no BEN
ediction over this rich golden blossom.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-15

Telephone Calls.
Business Office. 23s Editorial Rooms -2f2
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-04-25
LOWER CALIFORNIA.
Its Purchase Advocated by Congressman
William Nandever.

Its Purchase Advocated by Congressman
William Vandever.
SAN DIEGo, April Congressman
William Vandever was interviewed by the
San about his resolution introduced in the
last House to purchase Lower California
He said he should renew it in the new
Congress, and he said further that the reso-
luton was favorably received by the
House, the only opposition coming from
the Representatives of Northern California
He was asked why no report was made on
the resolution, and he replied: For the
reason that | preferred none TO an adverse
report. You see, the resolution stirred uu
the Mexican Minister, who went to the For
eign Relations Committee and requested that
they make an adverse report on il, owing
to the repeated assertions of the church
organs OF Mexico that President Diaz de-
sired to turn the whole republic over TO
the United States. 1t was intimated
that strained relations between the
two republics might result if a
favorable report should be forthcoming
Therefore, the Foreign Relations Com
mittee OF the House, with which | had an
informal understanding, concluded to lei
the matter rest. There was nothing said
about the purchase price in my resolution
which recited briefly the need for opening
up ieiaioHs Win MEXICO, looking TO the
acquisition OF Lower California by the
United States on terms that would be rea.
sonable and honorable, and mutually ad-
vantageous to the people of the two Ameri.
can republics"
In u subsequent conversation with the
reporter, Mr.. Vandever said Il merely
expressed the opinion that we could afford
to pay $4,000 900 for the peninsula.
don't consider that the chief value Of
peninsula is its mineral resources. The
simple truth is that we don't want any
such contiguous territory, close as it is tC
the important city of San Diego, to be il
possession of a foreign power"
Speaking of State division, the Congress
man said il may be delayed but cannot b,
avoided.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-04-25
MUSHROOM CITIES.
The Lots Located by the U. S. Officers to
be Jumped.

be Jumped.
KANSAS CITY, April 24th.-The Journal 5
Oklahoma City special says: Oklahoma
City. like Guthrie, was built in day, or,
properly speaking, was claimed in an
hour, excepting that portion which was
captured before time by those appointed 10
go down and execute the law. The Dep
uty United States Marshals laid out the
town on Sunday night and Monday morn
ing. They covered the supposed choice
sites with tents. When the train from tie
south arrived about l o'clock, the later
corners We're struck with amazement.
They did not repeat the wild rush at
Guthrie, but they mechanically walked
over to the town site, took what the Gov
ernment officials had kindly left, and
went on out two miles stalking out town
lots. The water at Oklahoma is plenty
and there is not the same suffering as at
Guthrie, and in fact there is lack of dirt
and dust. AS at Guthrie the davs are hot
and the nights are cold and food is hard to
obtain. The new corners at Guthrie are
peaceably inclined. but theymay yet show
their indignation over the action of
the Government officials. There is now
an organized crowd which tomorrow will
PUT A sQUATTER UPON THE LOT
Of every man who antedates u o'clock
noon on the 22d. They have been at work
securing the names of those people and
have now the exact locations In the fore
noon 100 lots. all choice ones, will be
jumped at one time, while the jumpers will
be backed by 200 armed men. If peace
able possession is given-being overpowered
by numbers-there will be no trouble
Should resistance be made, then force will
be used to eject from the property those
men and their property be thrown from
their lots. Be it understood, Guthrie is a
city of nearly 5000 people, with no streets.
The outlaying claimants have been cross
ing near the center of the town and have
been stalking out and improving their
claims in the so-called streets and alleys
Now that freight can be obtained, building
in both cities is going on rapidly. Work
has already commenced at breaking the
sod, and the conditions at this time being
favorable, there will be enough vegetables
raised for home consumption.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-04-25
OLD BOOMERS.
Their Claims Contested by the New
Corners.

Their Claims Contested by the New
Corners.
GUTHRIE Il. IT,, April 24th.-As illustrat.
ing the ingratitude of the Republic, it may
be mentioned that contests are already
filed against the claim of Captain Couch
an old boom leader, Oh the curious ground
that he disqualified himself from maintain
ing an entry by entering the Territory
years ago on boomer expedition. General
James b. Weaver, of Iowa, one of the most
prominent advocates of the opening OF
Oklahoma in Congress, has also had his
claim contested, and has been accused OF
attempting TO take people by the throat
Old-time boomer leaders do not fare well
Any number of Payne's men can be found
now lying around Purcell who have been
outridden and outruu by men who have
taken the fruit OF their years of sacrifice.
Most of them take it philosopically, but
1t means blood, and murdered boy of l9
years, who was shot when found in pos
session of one of these claims, owes his
death to that injustice, whether he was
partly responsible tor it or not. The man
who killed him had worked it for his own
for years past. 1t is broadly limited at Pur.
cell that the old colonists there could
point out the murderer, but instead of do
ing so they assisted him to escape into
Texas.
Twenty claims have been deserted in one
neighborhood, aud last night in the depot
at Oklahoma City broken homesteadel
offered to sell his claim for $25. The con-
lest and excitement over townstes contiu-
ues and much trouble is promised for the
future
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-04-25
THE DEADLY CIGARETTE.
1t Ruins More Youths Than Opium,
Causes More Deaths Than Rum.

NEW YORK, April 24th.-Cigaretts smok-
ing and jealousy of her brother-in-law have
driven pretty Mrs. Ludwig Jacowsky crazy.
She, with her husband and bis brother,
lived together in Essex street. The couple
are devotedly attached. She has been of
great assistance TO him in his occupation as
shoemaker, working on the bench beside
him, their joint earnings averaging $25 a
week. She has been cigarette smoker
since she was 10 years old, smoking inces-
sanity while at work.
On Monday evening the three chatted in
their little kitchen until 8 o'clock, when
she left the room, as the brothers supposed.
to go to bed. The brother-in-law proposed
moonlight walk, which the pair discussed
for few minutes, when. without warning,
the little woman rushed into the kitchen,
and seizipg shank of ham from the table,
began to beat her brother-in-law over the
head with it. The blows were accompanied
by torrent of abuse, and he made his
escape as best he could. She pursued him,
and he shut the door in her face holding
the knob.
Failing to reach him she struck at him
through the glass panels OF the door. cut
ting herself badly about the hands, wrists
and arms. The noise attracted the other
occupants of the house, and policeman
was summoned. Jacowsky endeavored 10
restrain his wife's excitement, but she had
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-04-25
WHITE AND BLACK.
A Race Question to be Settled in the
SOufh.

LhdCo s1uceLiOn 10 Dc SeItIeQ the
South.
CHARLESTON Is. c., April oath Bishop
John II. Newman, of Omaha, has written
an open letter on the Southern question TO
the Neacs and Courier. Referring to his
speech at the Virginia Conference, he says
I" You have race question to settle as to
whites and blacks; we have a race ques-
ton to settle as to American born and
foreign born. With you it is question with
your own people; with US, it IS the North
against all Europe. You have an easier
task. The South have not been overrun
by foreigners indifferent to our institu-
tons. This is what l meant by The
purest American blood was to be found in
the South and that because of this il
might be the South would have to march
forth in the defense of our dearest institu-
tions.
II have been saying this in the North
for the past twenty years on many public
occasions. 1t was joy to me that found
young men in Florida, the Caroiinas,
Georgia and Virginia loyal to union OF
produce. l suggested TO the Admipistra-
ton to put men in Office in the South oil
high repuie, who will promote the South
ern prosperity, intelligence and religion. u
1t is rumbred that Harrison is about to
carry out this plan, regardless of the party
lines in the South
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-04-25

KANSAS CRY, April 24th-A Times Ar
kansas City special says: One hundred and
fifty men left this morning for the Chero-
kee strip, with the avowed purpose of
squatting there. There is no doubt but
that secret organization is in existence,
which numbers in its membership many
prominent and influential men. The mem
bers say if the people were allowed to live
in Oklahoma until the Presidents procla-
nation was issued, they have a right to do
the same thing in the strip, and they pro.
pose to do so
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-04-25
DIAMOND DUST.
Opening of the League Games In TIL,
East Yesterday.

East Yesterday.
PITTsBURG, April 24th.-The thunder
storm early this afternoon diminished the
attendance considerably at the opening of
the league season in this city to-day. For
five innings Hutchinson's pitching puzzled
the home team, while the visitors started
out with three runs in the first inning.
Pittsburg tied the score in the sixth. and in
the seventh six hits gave them five more
runs. Chicago made two more runs in the
sixth on hits by Pfeffer, Farrell and RYAN.
The attendance was about 1000. Score
PittSburg s. Chicago 5. Batters-Pittsburg,
Calvin and Miller; Chicago, Hutchinson
and Farrell.
New YORK, April 24th-The Champions.
with Boston as the opposing team, opened
the league championship season at Jersey
City to-day. Welch was hit hard in the
first part Of the game, and the Giants were
unable to overcome the lead which Boston
had taken.
The score stood-New York Z. Boston s.
The batteries were-New York, Welch and
Ewing; Boston, Clarkson and Bennett.
INDIANAPOLIS, April 24th.-The league
championship season opened here to-day
with featureless game. The visitors as a
rule were outplayed at nearly all points.
The attendance was !, 500 Score-Indianap-
oils 10, Cleveland 3. The batteries were
Indianapolis, Getzhein and Buckley Cleve.
land, Bakely and Snyder.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-04-25
EXAGGERATED REPORTS.
General Merritt Says Things Are Not
Half as Bad as Reported.


WASHINGTON, April 24th.-The following
telegram from General Crook was received
at the War Department late this afternoon ::
" The following telegram, dated at Okla
homa Station yesterday, is respectfully re-
peated: Reports from Kingfsher, Guthrie
and Purcell state that everything is pro-
crossing in a quiet and orderly manner.
No serious fraction or disturbance of anv
kind. There are from ten to twelve thou
sand people in the Territory. Captain Nc
Arthur, at Guthrie, reports about three
thousand there, and Captain Hall, at King
fisher, about the same number there and
there are from three to four thousand in
this vicinity and between here and Purcell
Lieutenant Guthrie, of my staff, whom l
ordered to Purcell, returned last night
about 9 o'clock, and reported everything
moving in satisfactory manner, and the
incoming settlers cheerful and well dis
posed. This may be said TO be the condi-
ton of affairs in all sections of the coun-
try. In my opinion quite a number of
people have been deferred from entering
the country, owing to the exaggerated re-
ports of the numbers coming in and the
difficulties of getting here. l am satisfied
arrangements have been perfected which
will prevent serious trouble of any kind,
though there may in remote sections of the
country be some individual cases of strife"
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-04-25
A Patriotic Hrayor,

CHICAGO, April o4th-Mayor Cregier TO-
day issued a proclamation recommending
the celebration of the Centennial of the
Inauguration of Washington, by general
closing of business and the holding of re-
ligious services and public exercises.
Defeated by Large Msjority.
BosroN. April 24th.-The returns are
now in from all the cities aud towns of the
vote for and against the prohibition amend
ment. The total vote for the amendment
is So COG; against it 13S, 1876, showing a
majority against the amendment of "A, 499.
Tho Tables Turned. Plumber Robbed
CLEVELAND, April 24tb.-E. L. Whit
taser, bookkeeper and confidential clerk
for the plumbing firm of Smith a. Connors,
was arrested to-day for embezzling The
firms money. The shortage is said to be
$15, 600.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-04-25
ROBBERY AND MURDER.
Three Young Men Who VIII bangle
from an Arkansas Rome

LITTLE Rock (Ars.), April 24th-A Ga
1ette Shreveport, La, special says: A
shooting scrape occurred last night in the
Opera Saloon, in which John Fletcher, of
Marshall, Texas, received fatal wound at
the hands of a young man named Walter
Douglass. The trouble grew out of a re-
fusaI of Fletcher to join Douglass and two
young men, named Jack Bergman and
John Powers in obtaining money from an
old countryman named r. Z. Travis in a
dishonest way.
All the parties implicated are in jail,
charged with murder and robbery. They
carried old man Travis out on the Texas
road, beat him and robbed him, and left
him on the side of the road, where he was
picked up and brought to the police station.
He made a full statement before the
Mayors Court this morning and pointed
out all the parties.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-04-25
TOWN LOTS.
One Disguised Boomer Has Laid Claim
10 All of Guthrie.

10 All of Guthrie.
KANSAS CITY, April 24th.-A Globe spe-
cial from Guthrie says: Confusion still
reigns and grows in dimensions The
trouble is all about lots. There are six or
seven claimants for every lot. The pres
ent to%nsite of Guthrie contains ,923
acres by survey. Every lot is taken and
tnere is bitter feeling existing against the
500 United States Marshsls who were here
and had claims staked off before 10 o'clock.
then abandoned their offices. Unless this
feeling abates, trouble will result
Under official guise they got into the
country and staked off the claims before
noon. Boomers in the brush saw this, ana
came from their hiding-places and did the
same. The Marshas could do nothing be-
cause they had violated the proclamation
so the bushmen and they stand in to-
gether. A majority are against them. One
man. finding he could get no lot, filed a
claim to the whole town site of Guthrie,
and will contest the matter in the Courts.