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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-10-01
ENCOURAGING GOLD IMPORTS.

New Regulation Concerning Deposits at New
York of Foreign Coin or Bars.
WAsHINGToN, Sept. 30.-The Director of
the Mint. with the approval of the Secre-
tsry of the Treasury. to-day issued the
following special instructions to the super.
intendent of the United States aesay office
IN New York city:
In cases of deposits Of foreign gold coin or for
eign gold bars at the United States assay office
at New York such approximation or the value OF
the bullion delivered as In the discretion Of the
er, not to exceed 90 per cent. of tho value, viii
be paid, pending melt aud assay.
The purpose of this regulation is to en-
courage. SO far as can be legally done by
the government, the importation of foreign
gold into the United States by allowing
importers spot-cash value for foreign gold
as soon as received at the counter of the
assay Office, instead of reQiring them to
wait two or three days, and sometimes
longer. while the deposits are being melted
by chemical analysis. 1t has been q mat
ter OF general acceptance that both the
Bank of France and the Bank of Germany
in order to stimulate the export of gold
from the United States. have been in the
habit of crediting banking houses in Paris
and Berlin with the value of gold shipped
to them at New York at the date OF ship
ment. thus lessrning the cost of the move
ment by interest on the amount during the
whole period of transit. IL was stated some
time ago that some of the banks in New
York were going to do the same thing OF
course the government cannot legally
make payments for the value of gold ship
ped to this country until 1t is actually re-
ceived at the counter ir Eew York. The
only thing it can legally do is to expedite
the payment. thus saving interest to the
importer. which the director mas sought 10
accomplish by the above regulation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-10-01

pointments in favor of his friends as en-
tirely without foundation in fact.
1t - understood that young Mr. Raum
has prepared statement covering the en-
tire period of his connection with the Pen
sion Office, and that he has obtained letters
from the heads of divisions of the Office
exonerating him from the imputa-
tion that he has in any sense acted
corruptly. This statement has been sent
TO the President, with a review of the en-
tire case. General Raum believes that the
charges made against his son are not only
untrue but that they are cruel, as the evil
dent intention Is TO strike down the father
through his son. General Raum said that
be was always ready and willing 10 meet
any criticism upon the administration OF
his Office. He did not propose to be driven
out of office, and said the men who seemed
most TO desire his retirement had adopted
q policy which wss most likely to defeat
their object. General Ranm said further
that be is gratified to be able to say that he
has never heard word Of disparagement
Of himself coming from Secretary Noble or
the President.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-10-01
WANTS THEM DISMISSED.
Mr.. Raum Demands the Discharge OF Iu-
triguing Pension Office Employees.

Mr.. Raum Demands the Discharge OF In-
triguing Pension Office Employees.
WASHINGTON, Sept S0.-For some days
past a story has been In circulation here to
the effect that Green B. Raum. jr.. the son
of the Commissioner OF Pensions, whose
resignation as assistant chief clerk in the
Pension Bureau was demanded some
months since by Secretary Noble be-
cause of certain alleged irregulari-
ties. still retained sufficient intiu-
ence In the bureau 10 secure promo
Otions of his friends who would reciprocal
by loaning him money. These allegations,
it is said. have been supported by two affi-
davits which have been filed with Secretary
Noble. and the facts having come TO the
know ledge of General Raum, he has decided
to bring the whole matter TO an Issue. lie
has demanded the dismissal of three promi-
nent employees IN his othce, who. he be-
iieyes, are plotting TO iujure his character
and compel his retirement from the posi-
tion OF Conlmihsioner. These men are j.
Edgar Engle. of Pennsylvania, @ 81, GOO
clerk; I. Nj. Taylor of Illinois, q special
examiner. and Edward Howard, of Con-
necticut General Raum, in his letter to
the Secretary, maintains that their in.
tluence In the office IS demoralizing in the
extreme. While General Raum, in his re-
VIC" VI tbO'h SohAuSt, ~ tNcuIS
which took place some time ago. yet
1t Is understood that one of
the immediate causes of TINS action In the
case of Engle and Howard, at least is tho
aliidavits recently filed with secretary
Noble charging young Mr. Raum with at
tempting to obtain from them money in
consideration of his influence with his
father In securing their promotion. Young
Mr.. Raum has made an affidavit. which he
has sent to the Secretary, denying the
statements made by Engle and How ard
His father ehAractsriZes the allegations
that his son Influenced promotions or ap-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-10-01
SECRET SESSIONS CONDEMNED.
Hon. William Dudley fOulke Speaks Against
One of the Rules of tho Senate.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BUFFALO. n. T., Sept. 30-The National
CIvil-service Reform League met for its
first business session this morning in the
lecture-room of the Buffalo library. Presi-
dent George William Curtis called the meet
ing to order. and announced the first busi-
ness as the choice of his successor in the
presidency. On motion of Mr.. Sherman
Rogers, the secretary cast the ballot of the
league for Mr.. Curtis Mr.. Curtis acknowl-
edged the honor in brief remarks.
The first speaker of the session, William
D. Foulke. of Indiana. was then intro
duced. HIS paper was on Rule of the
Senate of the United States. providing for
secret sessions on nominations. Mr. Foulke
said the evils directly traceable to the
secret sessions are that they encourage
bargains between Senators. impair the con-
fdence of the people in the Senate, encour-
age the unworthy to apply for official
positions by the promise that their short
comings shall not be exposed nor subjected
to public scrutiny. and nominations Of good
men could not SO easily he defeated by pO-
litical intrigue. Senators cay that if these
sessions are public members will not state
frankly to each other what they know In
regard to any particular appointment.
disadvantage, that Senators in public ses-
sion will not state so frankly TO each other
the things they do not know in regard to
many of these appointmentsi Perhaps the
most grotesque opposition to open sessions
is that urged by Senator Morrill,. that
well-drserving men wOild tear to run the
gauntlet" OF q public investigation of their
character OF qualifications. When the
we'll deserving man who fears 10 run the
gauntlet" of open session needlessly re-
tires i can hardly believe that
the public has lost valuable
servant. How must the secret ses-
sions be regarded by the country when
no better reasons can he given for main-
tanning themf Let tho Senate conform to
the ideals of republican institutions: let
Senators have the courage publicly TO be
true to the trusts committed TO them.
Then and not till then will the fading re-
spect which our people have accorded to
that august legislative assembly be re-
habilitated, and il Will become indeed that
which our hopes and fancies once believed
it, an imperetrable bnlwark of popular in
stitutions.
Mr.. Foulke's paper was listened to with
much interest and elected much applause
Mr. Story, of Boston, and Sherman Rogers,
of Buffalo, spoke.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-10-01
WHY Chiliaps Are sore.

NEW YORK, Sept. 3o.-The Herald's Valparaiso
correspondent cables as follows: II is not gen.
orally believed here that the evidence OF ILL
feeling toward Americans will be kept up. ex-
cept on the part Of pot-valiant blowers, aided by
a few Valparaiso papers. These are urged on
by the British element. who are absolutely inim-
ical to the people Of the United States The firm
attitude of the United States will stop all fur
ther nonsense, especially IL that firmness 10
backed by the presence OF q few ships Of the
white squadron in these waters
The following causes have contributed to the
feelings OF antagOnism toward the United States:
First, the Itata affair: second, Admiral Browns
visit to Quiutero bay; third, acting Secretary
Whart0ns refusal TO receive the iunta's ENJOYS;
was In sympathy with Balmaceda; nth, the
navys action in taking political refugees away
and Minister Egan's iusistance on the safe con-
duct of the Balm lcedisis In the legation; and
lastly. the lying official telegraIns sent by Bal
macedas Minister of Foreign Affairs, Aldunate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-10-01
RECORDER TOwNsEND's POSITION.

He May Resign on Account of His Health, but
Not Because Of Decentralization.
Special % the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON. Sept. S0.-Recorder Town.
send, of the General Land Office. has just
returned from Q three months visit at his
Richmond home and surrounding country.
Mr.. Townsend has recently been quoted by
the Democratic newspapers in the West as
having breathed direful things against
President Harrison. and as being on the
verge of resignation from his present of.
fetal position to take the field of his native
State against the administration. He is an
eloquent and truthful man, q minister and
has q wide influence. He says now that ne
has been misrepresented: that he is not op-
posed to President Harrison, but, on the
contrary. favors him for a second term.
with reference TO the matter of my resig-
nation" he says. sit Is generally under
stood that may be compelled to resign.
The climate Of Washington and the con-
tinement of Office have always been against
me: besides / have some business engage
ments which may have somewhat TO do
with my future course. This however. 10
not a matter of present consideration.
Should / at any time resign it will be with
regret, as my relations have been of the
most pleasant character with my associ-
ates and all officials with whom / have
come in contact"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-10-01
A Bag Filled with Bogus Money.

CHICAGO, Sept. 30.-In obedience to orders
from Washington the secretservice operatives
stationed here began a tour OF all the large busi
ness houses OF the city this morning, for the pur-
pose or taking possession of any counterfeit
money which they may have had passed upon
them. The result at the first place visited was
rather startling. "a showing the extent 20 which
merchants are victimized by passers OF counter
felt money. When the errand of the officers
was made known the manager brought out a
canvas sack rlled with counterfeit bills. bad dol
lars. 5O-cent pieces, quarters and dimes. There
were several thousand pieces In the lor and the
bogus money weighed from eight to ten pounds
The manager stated that the coin was the result
of the Accommodations of years
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-10-01
GAINING IN POPULARITY.
How the People of the Pacific Coast View
Harrisou's Administration.

How the People of the Pacific Coast View
Harrison's Administration.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Sept. S0.-Representative
Buchanan. of New Jersey, one of the oldest
and most far-seeing Republicans in Con-
gress. who has been making q tour of the
Pacific slope, going as far as Alaska, is In
Washington. This morning he said he had
talked politics to considerable extent
with the people he had met on his way.
He says that the administration is con-
stantly gaining IN strength on the Pacific
coast. "The President" he said. "has had
his trouble there. as elsewhere, grow
ing out of appointments, but the old bruises
have passed away and things are in good
condition. Crops in that section are good,
and the people are prosperous. i did not talk
directly on the question OF the preferences
for the party nominee. but was Impressed
by the fact that they were all satisfied
with the administration. The people In
that section are all proud OF Dir. Blaine,
but fancy his Own inclInations Will set
tie the talk of his candidacy. My own
idea is that Mr. Harrison Will be renomi-
mated. ! think the two old tickets will De
up again. The Democrats practically put
Cleveland in the field again the day after
Mr.. Harrison defeated him. and think he
will get the nomination. | think Mir. Har-
rison's denomination Will he the logical re-
suit of the very good administration he has
givep.n
Speaking of the speakership of the next
House, Mr.. Buchanan said: THE Demo
Gratis ought to elect Milis;he has earned IT.
bur they will make Crisp the next Speaker.
| say this as the result Of inquiries have
made of new members of the Northwest.
found that Crisp was strong i'm the North
west. many members declaring their pref
erence for him. l asked some with whom
talked if they did not think Mr. Mills was
entitled to the speakership on account of
long and active service, but they said that
they did not think him q safe man for the
place."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-10-01
Over $50. 900. 900 Extended.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30.-Tho continuation or
four and-a-half percent bonds at per cent.
was closed with to-day's transactions. When
the offer was made TO continue these bonds there
were outstanding $50. .s69. 200. or this amount
Sls,OO9,6 600 have since been redeemed, and
S25,36i.5O0 haye been continued NJ 9
per cent, leaving now outstanding S7,i95,-
100. of which S3.3s5. $50 are coupon bonds
and 81. .Isl $50 are reg fered bonds. The above
statement includes IS transactions. viz.
Sl4l, $50 continued 233. go redeem ed.
Secretary Foster )ernoon that,ke WA
perfectly satisftS ~
that he never exped
half OF the loan, AUD
Continued OF
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-10-01
DUE TO NEGLIGENCE.
The Crew of the Freight Train Violated Or
ders and Caused the Wreck.


PITTsBURG. Sept. 30-A dispa'ch from
Kent says: The freight train No. s.. west
bo1nd. had orders to stay at Ravenna,
eight miles beyo ond Kent. until the excur-
sion section of Train 4 had gone by. After
the fifth section had passed Ravenna the
regular vestibule train,N No. :. also east
bound. went through. Conductor E.
Beigert. OF the fright, which should have
stood at RAJ a. claims there was no
light on the. section of the excursion
train TO q pre- was one following.
Whethep ue or he confused Train
s with tion cannot be known
until At all events he pulled
out % got within q mile of
Ken he dreadful crash oc-
cur
Tucker telegraphed to
l.. vice president of the
Nc Western railroad.
81 kgines A. p. Max
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-10-01

work. j. +. Rees, OF Chicago, was the
lowest at S35S.669 Other bids for the en-
tire work were: E. +. Gobel, Chicago,
s34S. .33SS; L. L. Leach & Son. Chicago. s3i7.-
western Contracting Company. of Chicago.
e2Sl ON
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-10-01

w ASHINGTON
opened at the
o'clock this aft
Of the United s
at the Worlds
cording TO the 4
Sept. IL in orde.
The work
branches. rs 1
and joiner work
roofing and last,
and drainage; d
There were tvs
ceiyed. OF thes,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-10-01

.Sept. ~. - BIDS were
\sury Department. at Q
for the construction
Nernment binding
q, Exposition ac-
ms as modified
) the expenses.
u into three
FiSsA- carpenter
1 Dnd, iron-work: :r.frd,
e rk; fourth, plumbing
d painting and glazing.
a three proposals re-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-10-01
MINOR MATTERS.

Contract to Erect the Government Worlds
Fair Building Awarded to Chicago Man.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-10-01
SUICIDE or GEN. BtcS
Bereft of Love, Money and Friends. thS
Once Hero of France Ends His Life.
Put Bullet Through His Hesd at the Tomb
of Madame De BOnnemain. his Faithful
Companion In Prosperity and Exile.
His Body Found Lying Across Her
Grave in IXelles Cemetery, Brussels.

Career of q Man Whose Life Was Filled with
Vain Ambitions and Whose Fame and Pop
ulsrity Was Of Meteor-Like Order.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-11-19
PERSONAL AND LITERARY.


Annie Besant makes her name
rhyme with peasant" but Walter Be-
SAINT pronounces his name, according to
late information, as BesSdRt.
The German empress has formed a
league for the preservation of good
habits among the Prussian ladies' The
members bind themselves to discourage
luxury, to wear simple dresses and TO
practice economy in the household.
Albion W. Tourgee, the novelist,
once spent six months in reading some
tremendous works on birds in order to
be accurate in one sentence which he
was writing about the note or warble
OF some particular bird on the Hudson.
While in her retreat in Venice Car
men Sylvia, the poet-queen of Rouma-
MIA, exhibited great fondness for glid-
Ing about the narrow canals in hergon-
dola. She is tall. handsome and very
MISUNDERSTANDING woman, with a
pale face and rather cold eyes.
Andrew Lang, who tried his own
hand at versifying, utters the truth
about poetry: ITO rhyme is one thing,
to be poet quite another. A good deal
of modification would be avoided IL
young men and maidens only kept this
obvious fact well posted in front of
their vanity and their ambition"
Patti has very elaborate precautions
against burglars in her Welsh castle.
Unless certain level is raised 1t is i'm
possible to open a window at night
without causing the ringing of in
Vulnerable bells in the cottages of the
gardeners and in the stable, while the
same current of electricity releases a
large dog from his kennel.
Canon Scott Holland tells this story
about Mr.. Ruskin and one of his pupils.
Said this eager disciple to his master:
"Ah, Mr.. RuslSin, the first moment
that entered the gallery at Florence
/ saw at once what you meant when
asserting the supremacy of Botticelli" F."
"Did you, in moment" remarked the
great teacher; cit took me twenty
years to find out that"
DR.. c. c. Abbott, the well known
arch@ologist, began the study in which
he made his reputation when he was a
farmer near Trenton, n j. His farm
occupied knoll overlooking the wide
lowlands along the Delaware, where
the Delaware Indians and their prede-
cessors undoubtedly resorted in large
numbers. From the river banks and
from the plowed feldshe gathered some
80, 600 relics in clay, bone and stone, the
| product of the aborigines who once
hunted, tished, camped, and manufac-
| tured their utensils there.
AS Mr.. Kipling has so often been
described as a young man of aggressive
manner afflicted with big head" the
following extract from Boston WON.
ans report of a meeting with him is
agreeable: "Mr. Kipling's manner in
conversation reminds one strongly ol
his style in writing-there is certain
indescribable terseness and humor in
all that he says. Best of all, however
is the entire freedom from conceit and
egotism. 1t is of Rudyard Kipling the
man, not of Rudyard Kipling the au
thor, of whom you think as you tall,
with him,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-11-19
To Preserve Good Looks.

An elderly French woman who has
been belle for seventy years and is
still fair to look upon has written a
book of counsels to the young which
all Paris is reading just now. "Do not
sleep to too long or too little" writes
this oracle. "When you are going to
be up late at ball try to sleep for an
hour or so during the afternoon. On
returning from the ball jump into a
really hot bath and remain just mo-
ment; Immediately get into hot sheet
and be rubbed down with bath towel.
Drink a cup of bouillon, and sleep un-
til ten the next morning. Immediately
on waking be sponged with cold water
and have cup of hot coffee and slice
of unbuttered toast for breakfast. Wear
narrow piece of flannel from the nape
of the neck down the length of the
spine tied in front with ribbons to ward
off colds and phthisis. Giveyourselves
over to one days complete rest every
week or ten days, IN. Y. Sun
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-11-19
HUMOROUS.

-Tommy-"pa, may l ask you
question:" Pa-"Certainly, my child"
Where is the wind when it
doesn't blow?"
Occasional Only.-Tenant-"Does
this chimney always smoke like that?"
Landlord-"Oh, no; only when there's
a fire in the CRATE. IN. Y. Sun.
--"Tallxing about literary style, there
goes a man noted for his finished SEN
tences." Indeed? Is he a novelist?'
"No; he is an ex-convict. baltimore
American.
Poor Madge. -Madge-"I'm so sorry
the fall is here" Jennie-"Why?"
Madge-"Because I'll have to wear
gloves in church and no one will see my
new engagement ring" ."-Brooklyn Ea.
gle.
-Chappie-'I am sorry to find that
my ancestors were not always in the
swim" Cholly-"You surprise me. :"
Chappie-"Yaas At the time of Noah
they were in The ark. "--Ilarper's Ba'
Ear.
-Dashaway-"That was beautiful
dress your friend, Mrs. Wickstick, had
on the other night" Bingo-"Yes. 1t
cost me $1OO." Dashaway-"How SOP"
Bingo-"My wife saw it,"-Cloal1 Re-
view.
Limitation Of Theory. Ethel
"After marriage we two shall be one,
shan't we, George?" George-"Theo-
retically; though l doubt if they will
make out our board bill that way
N. Y. Sun.
-She-"Why, Charley, where have
you been? I've been waiting an age for
you." He-"Oh, but then your age is
such brief time, you know" She is
more than ever of the opinion that
Charley is such dear fellow Boston
Transcript
Maria You've got to take the
baby now, I'm tired. You've only had
him an hour, George" 81 know that
but I've fastened my pedometer to him
and I've trotted him fifty-three miles
lnaJ enough!
So -"And you rejected him?" 81 did
"He has the reputation of being q Ian ge
hearted man" That's the troubl,
with him; he is too large-hearted. H'
can love half dozen women at The
same time. Cape Cod Item.
-"Any success in your agriculture
enterprises this season, Jellaby?" 'Do
ing finely, thank you. Got the hay
fever and sealed proposals from all tn,
widows in the neighborhood to remov,
their weeds. baltimore American.
-Papa-"Why do you wish to marry
him, Ethel?" Ethel-"Why, becaus,
he loves me-" Papa-"Do you low,
him?" Ethel-"Why, no. neve
thought of that Pve been too mucl
interested in getting him to propose t.
have time to think of it."
The Secret Was Safe.--"Why di,
you talk in French to Ethel last night?
Because had something to impart t,
her that wished no one else to know.
"But there was a French lady Sitting
close behind you" Eyes, but hav
since discovered that she didn't under
stand n word VIC said,"--MGwauke
Sentinel
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-11-19
UNCLE ALLEN TALKS.
lie Has Seen Young People Walking in
Way He Doesn't Like.

lie Has Seen Young People Walking in
Way lie Doesn't Like.
My boy, in your walks about town
have you ever happened to notice some
young man with.the inner angle of his
elbow applied to the outer angle Of
some young woman's elbow in such
way that he seems to shoulder her along
as they walk?
There are young men who don't know
any better than to do this, whose en-
tire brains, my boy, If mixed with a
little sugar and the proper quantity of
The third decimal tineture of something
or other, would only make snall-sized
and perfectly harmless homeopathic
pill.
Nobody but beetle-headed cad, my
boy, will ever elbow a lady along y
public thoroughfare or anywhere else.
There are as many ways of showing
ones self to be a donkey as there are
ways of being one, but no donkey, my
boy, is quite so unanimous and compre-
hensive a donkey as the half-baked
human who escorts an unfortunate
woman along public highway by glu-
ing his elbow to the back of hers and
talking over her shoulder into her face.
AS to the young woman who will
permit miraculous ass of this descrip-
ton to pay her such attentions, my
boy, and even seem to relish them as
some do, have no available adjectives
to describe my pity for her.--Chicago
Tribune.