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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-12-07

Prince Albert Victor Pops the Question
Princess Victoria Mary and L. Accepted.
LONDON, Dec. 6.-Prince Albert Victor,
Duke of Clarence. the eldest son of the
Prince of Wales. on Friday proposed TO and
was accepted by Princess Victoria May, the
only daughter of the Duke of Teck, at
Luton Hall. where both have been staying
lately with q large party. The Prince of
Wales left Luton few days ago. and the
young Prince came to London yesterday to
inform his parents, who thence proceeded
TO Windsor in order to gain the approval Of
her Majesty. Queen Victoria. All were
greatly pleased. Queen Victoria having
specially desired the marriage which is
said To be quite a love match. The Prince
and Princess OF Wales have invited the
family of the Tecks. including the daugb-
ter, to a luncheon party at Marlborough
House. ST. James Park. for tomorrow.
The news OF the engagement of the royal
party spread like wild-tre through fash
ionable circles to-day. The greatest pleas
ure is manifested. Princess Mary is a gem
eral favorite. kilograms of congratula-
tion 10 the members of the royal family
from abroad are already being received
The couple have been much thrown to-
gether lately, and as il was evident that
there was affection on both sides the event
creates no particular surprise. Queen Vic
tOria has placed the former residence of
the Duchess of Cambridge, st. James Pal
ace. at the disposal of the couple pending
a more auitable residence. Ii Is probable
that the marriage will be celebrated at an
early date. The Duke of Clarence will
to-day and escort her to Marlborough
hOusa
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-12-07

was the chosen candidate of the council OF
bishops of the Milwaukee district, and that
his election has been ratified by the au-
thorities at Rome. The news is a complete
surprise to Father Oechtering, as well as to
his numerous friends and parishioners.
though some have predicted that his great
learning and executive ability would be
recognized by the church soone- or later.
Rev. Oechtering is immensely popular with
his congregation, which Is the largest aud
wealthlest of the German parishes In this
State. He is q pulpit orator of great ability.
q linguist and otherwise q man of rare at
tainments. He was born In Lingen. Han
over. in 1916. and was educated at the GYM
nasium of Lingen. Later he visited the
university at Munster. In 1861 he entered
the American College at Louyaine. Bel
GUM, and was ordained n priest by the
chbishop at Malines In 1869. lie came to
America in the same year. and took charge
of the congregation at Elkhart For ten
years he was located at LaPorte, and since
1880 has been pastor of st. Mary's Church in
this city. The predecessor of Father Oech-
tering here was Father Rademacher. who
is now Bishop of the diocese of Nashville.
Tenn.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-12-07
PAIR OF ST. LOUIS RASCALS.
Flight Of Commission Merchants After Rob-
bing Producers in Several Western States.
srecial 10 the 1nd,anapolis Journal.

epecial 10 the Tndisn snapolis Journal
ST. LOUIS. Dec. 6.-Armour & Taylor,
commission merchants. have fed. leaving
behind. in their hurried departure. IA host
of creditors, who are losers to the extent
of sums ranging from 500 to $1,000. The
total amount obtained. it Is said. will fully
reach If not exceed $4,000 The method
adopted in carrying out the fraud and OBJ
tanning tho money was q simple one.
Farmers in all parts of Missouri. Illinois.
Iowa, Kentucky and other surrounding
States and Territories were extended an
invitation TO send in their products under
n promise of liberal payment and speedy
sales. and with the understanding that
only q small commission would be charged.
The goods were sold TO local retail dealers
for cash at n very low price. They never
remItted any money TO. their customers.
The largest known victim is c. w. Strawn,
of Montgomery City. Mo. The amount OF
his bill 10 said to 81, 200.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-12-07
NOT ENOUGH SILYERITES.
A Free and Unlimited Coinage Bill Cannot Be
Passed Over the Presidents Veto

New YORK. Dec. Ga morning paper
tRepublican) states that on the RESPONSE
bility of the Republican United States Sem
ate, it is able to announce that bill pro-
viding for the free and unlimited coinage
of silver cannot pass the Fifty-second Con-
gress over the veto of President Harrison.
The paper affirms that 1t has made a poll of
the entire Congress, and the result an
nouuced above Is based on replies in writ
ing from $50 members of the United States
Senate and House of Representatives. The
poll has occupied several weeks time. The
result indicates that since the last Con-
gress adjourned there has been no abate-
ment of the free-slver sentiment at the
West and South, and Democrats and Re-
publicans in the silver States are stated to
be. with few exceptions, bent to the doc
trine, but that an overwhelming majority
of the Republican party in Congress is
pledged to maintain the single gold stand
ard at all hazards, and limit the output of
silver.
In the last Congress 101 Democrats in the
House voted in favor of the Bland bill.
The new Congress which meets tomorrow
has in the House 236 Democrats, eighty
seven Republicans and eight Farmers
Farmer members, 1872 are in favor of free
coinage bill. The majority is so great that
the Presidents veto will be no obstacle to
any bill which the House desires really to
become law. for the Democrats, without
the Farmers Alliance have more than the
two-thirds vote necessary 10 pass q bill
over the executive veto.
The Senate is Republican by O majority
of nine-not large enough to prevent the
first passage of q free-coinage or q new
tariff bill, but large enough to make cer-
President. The paper gives the result of
its canvass of the Senate by individual
members, because the disposition of q free
coinage bill must finally depend upon that
body alone OF the House of Represen tatives
q table by States is given, showing how
Democrats and Republicans are now dis
posed to vote. A few of the interesting
opinions of Senators and Representatives
are also given. Most of the replies were
either yes" or mo-" and the result appears
in O table. A summary. however, sets forth
the result Of the canvass said to have been
made:
Democratic Senators 80
Farmers Alliance L
Number OF Republicans In favor OF unlimited
coinage e.-.........--....-.-....---
Number of Democrats in favor of unlimited
Number OF Farmers Alliance In favor of un-
Hmlteu colnhge.-- L
Total Senators in favor OF free coinage 54
Number of votes required in Senate to pass
free silver bill over Presidents veto. 80
Number of Republicans opposed TO free coin
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ---..-------.....-...3O 80
Number of Democrats opposed to free coinage 3
Doubtful Democrats (bricel Observation-Disclosures. l
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-12-07

The Japanese Earthquake Caused by Mou
aims Shining Into Bottomless Hole.

The Japanese Earthquake Caused by Mount
aims Slipping Into Bottomless Holes.
SAN Francisco. Dec. 6-The Occidental
and Oriental steamship Belgic arrived from
Hong Kong and Yokohama this morning
Reports from the latter place say: The
news of the earthquake continues to come
in. Mr.. Igachi. director Of the Gifu OBJ
servatory. has been examining tho district
where the shock was most severe At this
place some years ago holes appeared in the
ground to which no bottom could be found.
and it was believed that they communal
Gated with immense cavities far below.
Mr.. Igachi now believes the earthquake
was caused by the Fujiya mountains slip
ping into these caverns. In the district Of
Ono an immense landslide took place, dam
aging the Msno river. lake is now
formed which Is already fifty feet deep.
Another lake Is being formed In the same
way by the Ashiba river at Nagoya. The
earthquake was still going on Nov. o.
80 shocks being felt in the twenty preoed-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-12-07
HIRAM SAWTELL'S HEAD
Found in Brush Covered Mound, Where 1t
Was Hid by Isaac After the Murder.

GREAT FALLS. n. H., Dec. 6-The head of
Hiram Sawtell has been found at point
indicated by Isaac, who killed him. A
mound of earth was found covered with q
pile of brush. Upon digging into the mound
q roll of underclothing was discovered.
Wrapped in a linen shirt and fragments of
an undershirt was found human skull.
Not trace of the features remained. An
examination OF the skull showed n hole
back of the left ear. apparently made by q
bullet. The skull is in the possession of
lawyer Egerly. and will be produced at the
hearing on Monday to corrOborate Sawtelps
claim that the murder was done In Mains
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-12-07
FATHER OECHTERING CHOSEN
BY the Council of Bishops to Receive the Man.
tie of the Late Bishop Flasch.
Special 10 the Indianapolis journal.

FORT WAYNE. Ind. Dec ct isasserted.
thority. that Rev. j. III. Oechtering. rector
Of st. Mary's Catholic Church. of this city.
has been selected bishop of the diocese of
Lacrosse. Wis.,. to succeed the late Bishop
Flassh. 1t 10 said that Father Oechteglng
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-12-07

Total Senators in favor OF free coinage -. 81
Number of votes required in Senate to pass
free silver bill over Presidents veto. 80
Number OF Republicans opposed TO free coin
Gumber of Democrats opposed TO free coinage.
Doubtful Democrats (Brice) ce)...-....... 1
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-25
A wONIAN's RIGHTS CONVENTION.

There can be no doubt as TO the forwardness
of the female advocates of what are popularity
known as womens rights, term that is some
what vague i'll its meaning 10 the average mas
culine mind The Womans National Coun-
ell, now in session in Washington, seems TO be
| a body of bold and outspoken women. includ-
ing such distinguished opponents of the cause
as the veteran Susan b. Anthony, Mrs. Julia
W. Howe, Mrs. Jane Spofard and Mrs. Lily
Devereux Blake The meeting of the Coun-
ell on Monday morning was one of unusual
interest and the spectacle presented of young
middle-aged and elderly ladies, gathered to-
gether in such numbers, is described TO have
been a most impressive one.
As was TO have be9n expected Of an assem-
bly, which was 50 seriously concerned AS 10
the best methods of emancipating woman
from the repressive influences of the tyrant
man, there was marked absence of bright
colors in the dress of the delegates. Mrs.
Lily Devereux Blake alone retained n suffi-
cient amount of female vanity to indulge a
taste for bangs. but this must have been in
tended for her own qualification, for it is
members of the female sex No charge. there
fore, could be brought against her as making
an appeal in such an adornment to the AZ
tistic sense Of men.
Although the Council was composed exclu-
sively of women, the word female" seemed
TO have been carefully avoided. or If employ
ed. was employed only 10 be denounced.
Thus President Fanny A. Willard spoke very
harshly Of Mr.. Cleveland because he had re-
ferred to Anna Dickinson on one acca-
sion as q female" Mr.. Cleveland re-
marked President Willard sententiously did
not improve his standing by that ill-chosen
designation. l beg to remind him that the
vocabulary on which women who speak in
public are characterized as females and female
orators has long since passed into innocuous
desuetude."
She urged every woman 10 say TO every
other woman combine" for the purpose of
attaining number OF ends which would seem
TO be Of a somewhat incompatible nature.
such as drowning out saloons" revokine
licenses of museums which bear on their
doors the sign for gentlemen only" c'think.n
remarked Miss Willard parentheticaly 'of a
man going in where he cannot take his wife. ny
discriminating the wiper poverty, :" and trans
fixing the gold bug with silver pin" in
which terse and picturesque expression Miss
Willard showed strong leaning towards
free coinage.
In the course Of her address President VIII
lard yefsrTed 10 the bondage Of fashionable
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-25
JcGersonian speech.
ATLANTA constitutional

In his speech the other day against subsi-
dies. Congressman NcAdoo. of New Jersey,
presented some simple and luminous truths Of
political economy.
Tho speaker made il plain that the way 10
promote industry and commerce Is not bv
limiting them. \ people cannot be- enriched
by taxing them. Their liberties cannot he
preserved If the Government is authorized to
take from one in order 20 give o. another.
The only just basis Is equal rights for all, and
special privileges for none.
TIE people of this h0uudless continent need
nothing but liberty liberty 10 produce. lib
erty 10 sell. liberty 10 move and liberty %
build mp the country. Mr.. McAdoO told the
Eastern members OF Congress that be- could
not see how they could vote for subsdie, 10
the various interests of their section year after
year and then oppose legislation for the
farmers
Our government has made such tremendous
strides in the direction of socialism that 1t
has reached the point where IL must take the
back track or 60 forward We have built up
trusts combines and mOnopOlies. and enriched
a few favored classes. If this policy Is 20
stand. we must extend il. He drew picture
Of the future under the Republican system Of
subsidies. With subsidized industries COM
merce and labor. there will soon be nobody IN
the land who is not recipient Of government
bounty. But who will pay the bounty Will
there be miraculous rain Of currency into
the treasury to be distributed among the peo-
pie?
Mr.. McAdoo put the facts Of the situation
in a startling light. He showed that it was
contrary 10 human nature for the farmers to
stand aside and see every other class protected
and subsidized while their appeals for relief
were unheeded. The Government will be
forced sooner or later 70 abolish all the spe-
cial privileges it has granted, or extend them
20 everybody II 1t Is right for the Govern
ment to build up the manufacturer and the
merchant. il is right for 1t 10 build up the
farmer who feeds us all. The people OF this
country will not submit to Government
socialism for the few. If we are 10 have it in
any shape. We must have it for all
The speech was a strong plea for equal
rights. and it is to be regretted that Mr. Me
Adoo will not be in the next Congress. Such
men are needed in our federal councils
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-25

What Drove Of Mustangs Looked Like in
the Early Days.

"One Of the grandest sights | ever witnessed
was a troop Of wild horses on the prairie near
the forks Of the Platte river" said Charles A.
Mcdonald. an old Western pioneer and
hOrse-trade, when discussing the magnificent
scenery OF the West at the Grand Pacific yes
terday. 1T was "A spectacle that made my
nerves Jingle, and | would give great deal
TO see once more such "a magnificent display
OF hOrsehesh. There were about two hundred
animals IN the drove. and the sun had just
come up over the plains when | suddenly
came ont in front Of them from a little grove
where had camped during the night. WIS
on the back of my own mustang. lie
lifted his head high into the air began
10 paw the earth with his fore feet.
and commenced 10 snort in most aristo-
cratic manner IL was then that | saw a grand
sight Every animal lifted his head on hear
Ing the cry of welcome or JOY from my steed.
and looking my way formed IN circle and
stood still. One magnificent black stallion,
who appeared TO be the leader of the troop.
after looking at me Tor moment, came to-
ward me with an easy. graceful stride from
the opposite side and took mp a position IN
front Of his followers. He was the finest
specimen Of a horse ! ever saw. His tail
swept the ground and his name hung 20 his
shoulders. His body shone like looking
glass in the morning sunlight He looked as
II he had Just received most fatteung alton
ton from an experienced groom. some or
the auimals appeared neglected, but the ma
lOrlty We're sleek-loOklng.
My own animal became so excited at the
sight that / made haste 10 tie him 10 tree
Soon after jumped from my horses back the
black stallion gave his head a toss and started
on rapid trot across the prairie. the entire
band following him IN single file. After going
about half "a mile away the band returned. the
magnificent black still in the lead They
came within one hundred yards of me. and
the leader whinnied as II 20 invite my horse 10
come and join them.
My poor Jack, 1 felt so sorry for him. He
stood looking at the wild royers, his lariat
drawn taut, and at the call from the leader
made the most frantic efforts 10 Join the wild
band and thus forever put an end 20 his
drudgery. Sweat came from every pore. he
was So excited, and his body was covered with
foam "a if he had just finished "A thirty-mile
run. / was afraid he would succeed in break
ing away. 50 | fired my rifle into the air 10
frighten the drove and the leader took the
hint and scampered of across the plain. fol-
lowed by the others / watched them until
they were out Of view. and actually wished [
We're one Of them, they looked so contented.
| have since looked upon q magnificent col
lection of horses. but that sight Was the grand
est | ever witnessed. Chicago Tribune.
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DIR. J. G.. Armstrong.

The sudden death of DIR. J. c. Armstrong
will carry sorrow so the homes and hearts
of many people who knew him only TO love
him.
He was a rarely-gifted man. brilliant and
scholarly, with heart as tender as a wo-
mans.
When he was rector Of leading Episcopal
churches IN Virginia, and of St Philips, N
Atlanta, his matches elOquence drew crowds,
and he was greatly beloved in every circle
DIR. Armstrong, through misfortune, adj
verse circumstances and i'll health failed 20
enjoy the full measure of the success which
once seemed TO be within his reach. To the
very last he hopefully and bravely struggled
on, and if his life had been spared il is prob
able that he would have won fame and for
tune in the lecture field. He was without
superior on the continent as an elocutlonist.
He had dramatic talent of the highest order.
He had the power to stir the emotions and
touch the hearts of men. Better than all, he
was a good man, loving his fellow-men. and
unselfshly interested in their welfare.
This sensitive and unfortunate man had
hard struggle. but he fought the good fight
against heavy ODDS. with smile on his sad
face, 10 the bitter end.
After LIES fitful fever he sleeps we'll
The noble heart is stilled in death. and the
eloquent lips are closed forever. but their
good work will not be forgotten. Whether
such men succeed or fail. they make the world
better by living in it.
The sorrowing family in their hour of attic
ton will have the sympathy of wide circle
Of fnsnds, and OF the entire community.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-25

4 Suggestion for Diminishing the oucrulous
Little Pest.

Editor Times: We here present a plea 20
the Common Council of Richmond, for the
protection of their beautiful City Hall from
the encrO1chments OF that imported nuisance
the English sparrow. "No jutty fr.eze. nor
c1igne of want ,ge. mt tls Bird IN assembled
legions. VIII sfgpre aud foul with MS nm
slightly nests, yiule yeXing with MS qurru"u-'
harsh. noisy notes the ear of all within hear
iug and eiiectually impeding conversation be-
tween those passing on the sidewalks.
When this building. the ornament and pride
of Richmond. shall be abandoned 10y the
builders. whose presence now protects II, and
Doe given over i'm its perfected beauty 20 the
authorities. it viii also bee given over o. the
occupancy If these harmful and imporiinent
strangers, who will take isy mot quiet pos
sos-i "a Of il. as if built alone for their pur-
poses.
Tie determination Of these birds is the only
remedy They raise five brO0d-. of five most
liugs each % the pair. i'm one seasou. Tie
plan for relief frO,i this evil Is not only
simple. but oicr good sport. Let each ward
be- furnished with supply of small blrd-.hut
Require of the policemen of each. IN
their evening rounds. when these birds seek
shelter in every magnolia tree OF other ever
green, I'm every ivy-cladi wall ori tree stump,
10 discharge load after load from beneath
these roCsts nap into the blrd-laden foliage
and they vii. fall IN showers. the perquisitc ~
the gunner repetition OF tins practice
every evening. now that the mating season is
nearing. viii Kill numbers, prevent increase.
and probably drive of the survivors 20 seek
safer quarters. Is 10 not worth trying.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-25

dress" and spoke at some length of what she
called scientific motherhood" a phrase
which is not altogether clear in its meaning,
but which is probably that form of mother
hood which is to be exemplifed when all
women have joined the extreme wing Of the
present movement for relieving the female sex
from every form of dependence upon the
male.
Judging by the character of the remarks IN
which number of leading delegates in
dulced. there seemed To be strong DISPOSE
ton among the members to cut loose from
men altogether and abandon them TO their
unfortunate fate One speaker. who filled
the pulpit of large and wealthy church in
Rhode Island. declared with some condescen-
sion that there was foolish prejudice
against men in her congregation. but she
hoped that it will be outgrown in time"
Women" another speaker remarked,
were like the scientific chicken. That
chicken had gotten out of the shell. shaken
itself free from a piece Of the shell that re-
NAMED on it's back. and said: Nobody can ever
convince me that | was in there Now we
women have been in there, but nobody will
ever get us back again."
In the course Of the session Of the Council
the interesting fact was mentioned that forty
years ago there were less than six avocations
open to women, while at the present time
there are over five hundred.
This should be ground for general satisiac-
ton, for while few men have any warm SYM
pathy with the noisy type Of advocates Of wo-
men rights represented so largely in the
Washington convention. who inflict more
damage upon the essentially just cause which
they support. than they confer benefit, yet
there is springing up, even in our conserya-
tive Southern communities. a spirit which APP
proves most heartily Of every opportunity be
ing extended TO woman to enable her 10 earn
a livelihood by the skill of her own hands, and
the ingenuity Of her own brain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-25

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has
decided that pigeon shooting from traps is
not in conflict with the law for the prevention
of cruelty to animals. Certain members OF
the Philadelphia Gun Club having been ar
rested on that charge. the case was taken to
the various courts until il reached that of last
resort. Here Chief Justice Paxon delivered the
common sense opinion Of the Court. holding
that lit is conceded that the sportsman in
the woods may test his skill by shooting at
wild birds. Why. then. may he not do the
same with bird confined in a cage and
let out for that purpose? Is the bird in
the cage any better or has it any higher
rights than the bird in the woods? Both
were placed here by the Almighty for
the use of man. They were not given TO him
10 be needlessly and cruelty tortured, and
were there anything in the finding of the jury
20 show that the object of this Association
was TO torture pigeons we would not hesitate
20 sustain the judgment of the court below.
But no such purpose appears. nor is there any
finding that the defendant was guilty of need
less and wanton cruelty"