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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-28
THE NATIONS HONORED DEAD.

Senator Frye Grows Eloquent In EulogiziDg
Departed Statesmen and soldiers.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-In the Senate to-
day Mr.. Faulkner offered resolutions of
sorrow and coincidence on the death of Mr.
'Kenna, and delivered an eloquent eulogy
on the dead.
Mr.. Frye. after reviewing the career of
Mr.. Kenna and praising his Qualities. said
that within his memory death had never
gathered such rich harvest of great men
in the same length of time as in the last
month of the old year and the first month
of the new. Five major generals, all of
whom had won their rank on the field of
battle, fighting for their country; q former
President of the United States. a Judge Of
the Supreme Court, the "plumed knight
that most brilliant man of his generation;
q minister of Christ known and loved tn o
world Oversee broad-minded and liberal
that the lips of Jewish rabbi were
unsealed in a great public meeting In the
city of New 4 DIRK In his praise; three u nltea
States Senat0rs-One the country gentle
man of the old school. modest. d1gnified
faithful, Mr.. Barbour, of Virginia; another
the brilliant soldier. accom- plished scholar
and experienced statesman, Mr. Gibson: of
Louisiana and the other, ''Our friend, Mr..
Kenna." Mr.. President" he said. IN con-
clusiOn. where are these great meng-lOstf
forever l0st' A thousand times no. Where
are they? Destroyed? That black monster
could no more destroy those great souls
than he could stretch his 10y hands upward
and pluck the stars from the skies. They
have simply crossed the covered bridge
and on the other shore they still find en-
ployment for their great powers from God"
tADplsuse in the galleries
After other eulOgles the resolutions were
adopted. and the Senate, as q further mark
Of respect, adjourned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-28
MACKEY'S ASSAILANT DYING.
Rippey Knew What He Was Doing, and Still
Thinks All Rich Men Should Be Shot.

SAN Francisco. Feb. 27-Health Officer
James w. Kenney. physician in attendance
On John w. Mackay. to-day said that Mr..
Mackay Is feeling very well and is able to
sit up in an easy chair.
Wesley G. Rippey. the old man who shot
Mr.. Msckay, is sinking rapidly at the Re.
ceiving Hospital to-day. Police Surgeon
Somers has no hope of the mans recovery.
When he was seen to-day he said he was
sorry he had not made q good job of the
shooting. lie said: Il am an Did man.
seventy three years of age, and l knew
perfectly we'll what was about
when | fired that shot. At one
time had over S22 600. but q combination
Fair, Flood and Mackay-caused me- to
lose it after 1t was invested in stocks.
That loss changed my whole life. Instead
of the hopeful, energetic man once was.
became misan thrope, avoided the sooetv
of my fellow-men and became q stranded
hulk In pauper alley. i may be wrong.
but think all the rich men like Msekay
should be killed."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-28
DIR. COULTER CHOSEN PRESIDENT.
Tho Gifted Isdinna Educator Elected Z.
Preside Over Lake Forest Universfty.

Tho Gifted Isdinna Educator Elected to
Preside Over Lake Forest University
CHICAGO, Feb. 27.-The trustees of Lake
Forest University held meeting this
afternoon. at which DR.. John M. Coulter.
president of the Indiana State University,
was unanimously chosen to succeed Dr.. w.
Z. Roberts. secretary of the Presby terrain
General Board of Home Missions. DR..
James G. X. Mcclure. who during the past
year has been the acting president Of Lake
Forest University, said that the trustees
hoped DR.. Coulter would be able to tako
charge as soon a.s he could withdraw from
the university OF Indiana without embar-
rassmeDt To its affairs DIT. Coulter's man.
egement of the Indiana university has been
most successful, his International reputa-
ton as u descriptive b0tanist and In.
structor. his organizing abilities and
his attractive personal qualities having
oil tended TO strengthen that insti-
tuition. He IS in the prime of life,
being just forty years of age. His family
consists of bis wife and four children.
When DR.. Jordan. his predecessor at the
head of the Indiana state University. re-
tired TO accept the presidency OF Leland
Stanford University. he recommended DIR.
Coulter for his successor as being far the
best man for the position. DIR. Angel, of
Ann Arbor University. has spoken of Dr.
Coulter as being the most thoroughly
equipped educator in the West. Under the
presidency of DIR. Mcclure Lake Forest
. Gnivcrsity has made marked Droxresa. hav.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-28

The Great Battle Ship Named After the
Great State Of Indiana.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-The Hoosiers
who will accompany President Harrison
tomorrow to witness the Launching of the
Indiana are Lent j. +. Parker. Attorney
general Miller, Mrs. s. ID. Miller. Miss Hurd.
MISS Nora Kitchener and Miss Jessie Miller,
who will christen the vessel. Unusual in.
terest will attend the launching of the first
great modern battle ship to be built for the
American navy, now under course of con-
structiOn at the building works of
Cramp IL Sons. Philadelphia. 1t was in
tended TO launch the Indiana one day last
month. but the accumulation of ice In the
Delaware river made postponement nec-
essary. AS the condition of the tide is of
special Importance in the launching of a
vessel. particularly one of such dimensions
as this 10. 200 ton battle 8hIp Is, the post
ponement had TO be made until the latter
part of February. 1t will therefore take
place tomorrow.
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MORTON's GRATITUDE.
The Vice President Thanks Senate for Cour-

The Vice President Thanks Senators for Cour-
teous Treatmen; and Evidences ofEstee,n.
WAsHINGToN. Feb. 27-Vice President
Lew p. Morton was honored tonight as
none of his predecessors have been. The
entire Senate. without distinction of party.
united in rendering com plimentsry din
ner and in bearing testimony to the adj
mirable manner in which ne has presided
over the deliberations of the upper cham
Der of Congress for the past four years.
Senator Henderson presided and after ad-
dresses by Senators Hale. Cockrell. Villas
and others, the Vice President responded
as follows:
There are events in the life OF every man that
stand out with prominence and make such im-
print upon him that an indelible impression re-
mains while memory holds Its seat" This oc-
casion so fatter.ng 10 me, the speeches 30 com
plimentary, your cordial greeting and the hearty
lever live within the book and volume OF my
brain. unmixed with baser matter" Four years
ago came. through the sufirages OF the citizens
or this great Republic. TO the high place. tho
main duty or which IL 10 preside over
the deliberatiye body. recognized as the
highest nnn In the World =, OF which
sovereign states, forming one powerful Nation.
are members. l brought 10 the position very
limited experience, and but little knowledge OF
been cast I'm places where such knowledge is
not 10 he acquired. / felt the full force OF
my shortcomings. but relied with trusting con =
fidence npon that gentle forbearance that
has ever charactt rized the Senate OF the United
StateS Experience has shown that my trust had
abundant Foundation. That have served the
Senate acceptably, and am fain TO believe so
from the earnest recognition you have given mo
here and elsewhere, has been because OF the gem
er0us ana unseltsh support received by me from
all members of the body. without distinction
OF party, aud without bias from political atia-
lions.
would he lacking in the common sensibilities
did not feel overwhelmed with gratitude and
express in tue strongestwOrds that my tongue
too feeble TO express the full emotions or my
heart. Is capable of forming. the thanks, the sim
cere and hearty thanks. with which / acknowl-
edge the compliment so generously paid me. L
am greatly beholden also to the efficient officers
and employees OF the Senate who, smoothing my
way, have been the guides along paramenta-
ry path by me UNEMPLOYED and over many q
rugged road 10 me unknown.
The distinguished gentleman who will in a very
few days succeed me has cause for congratula-
ton, and at the end of his service will have like
occasion for satisfaction that the support and
cOuntenanoe ever accorded TO its presiding OFF,
Ger by the Senate will he his. rendering the per-
formance OF grave and important duty pleas
ant and attractive function.
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Oh Interest to Inventors

The AMERICAN NEWSPAPER
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which this paper is member,
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ened. or that will be In any
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For further particulars adj
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Ind. Is dead In this city. at the age OF sixty
eight.
). L. Lybrant and wife, of Indianapolis
are at Wizards.
Representative-elect Clark G.. Conn. of
Elkbart, is making the Willard his home
here.
Fletcher S. Heath. who has been East on
business. passed through Washington this
afternoon for his home in Oxford. q.
Treasurer Nebeker has invited numbe
OF Hoosier friends TO witness the inaugural
parade on Saturday from his office balcony.
Senator Coiquitt. of Georgia. made bis
appearance In the Senate chamber to-day
for the first time this session. and he was
the object of ~ mpathetic attention on the
part of his fello w. Senators.
immigration Superintendent Owen in
tends 10 resign from his position here next
week. and If relieved promptly will be re-
established at his home in Logansport by
the end of March. He has leased residence
in Logansport.
senator Voorhees, has proposed. as an
amendment 10 the deficiency appropriation
bill. measure approprIating S7.427 tor the
payment of the claim of the Warren-Scharf
Asphalt Paving Company. of New York.
for the grading and paving with asphalt OF
North Seventh street. opposite the United
States Postoilice in Terre Haptc.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Hammond, of the
Logansport district. arrived tonight He
believes there Will be an extra session OF
the Fifty-third Congress.
L
Is In the city To view tie inaugural parade.
and secure. If possible. the appointments as
national bank examiner for Indiana.
William /. McNagny, of Columbia City.
who takes Judge McClelian's place in the
House. 10 at Wizards. Mr.. McNsgny Ia d
young man. and has the reputation of being
the best stump speaker in his part of tho
State. He is lawyer. and says he has
never before held public Office.
Senator Mitchell gave notice IN the SEN
ate to-day Of an amendment he would offer
TO the deficiency bill which provides that
where the Legislature OF any State has ap.
propriated money for the equipment OF Its
national guard the latter is entitled to pur-
chase for cash from the United States
clothing depots and arseDals such neces-
sary supplies as il may need at cost prices.
The Court of Claims to-day rendered o
decision in the caseyof ID. q. Swain. Judge
Acknowledgement OF the Army, We. the
United States for the recovery of half OK
his pay for the period of twelve years. ad-
verse TO General Swain. The case has been
pending in the Court of Claims for the past
two or three years.
Mr.. o. y. Stealey says he will not be the
private secretary TO Secretary Carlisle
when the latter takes charge of the Treas
ury Department. He says he could not
afford to quit his newspaper work to be
private secretary to the President If that
place should be offered to him.
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his life by jumping. None Of the otner
train-h hands was hurt
Three Train. Coiiid. in n Cut

Three Trains Collide In n Cut
NEW HAVEN, Conn, Feb. ga ona
wreck occurred on the Consolidated road
in the cut between Court street and Grand
avenue. this afternoon. Three trains came
together. completely blocking the cut with
an indescribable mass OF wreckoge. Loco
motives, cars and merchandise were piled
almost 10 the height Of the street. AZ THIS
point the lines of three divisions run par.
allel. A regular and an extra freight hrst
collided. and were IN turn run into oy the
Shore-line express The fireman OF the ex-
press was the only person injured. his
wounds probably being fatal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-28
Misery Caused BY a Strike.

LONDON. Fob. 27-Great suffering exists
in Oldham, owing to the prolonged strug.
gle between the master cotton spinners and
the operatives. The number out of en-
ployment in Oldham alone is "a. ZOO. Thoa-
sands of those are destitute of food aud
fuel, only those who belong to the opera
tives union receiving union aid. Oldham
has not seen such misery since the time of
the American war, when the scarcity of
cotton caused thousands of Lancashire OBJ
eratives to be thrown out Of employment.
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ing, cleansing and healing properties. See
if yours won't. The makers Of this Remedy
say il will. And they make you this offer: II
they can't cure your Catarrh, no matter how
bad your case, they'll pay you $500 in cash
and they mean it.
Here are some OF the symptoms Of Catarrh;
Headache; obstruction of nose; discharges
watery, and acrid, at others, thick. tena-
cious, mucous, bloody. putTid, and offensive;
eyes weak, ringing In ears, deafness; offen-
sive breath; smell and taste impaired, and
general debility. You won't have ell at
once; probably only a few OF them But YOU
won't have any OF them, il you'll take DR..
SsAe's Rslasla.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-28
Mercantile Cruisers Can Desert.

LONDON, Feb. 2z-The raising of the
American flag on the steamer New York.
which was built in ENGLAND and subsidized
as Queens cruiser. came up in the House
of Commons to-day. the government
being questioned as to it's fut-
ure course in preventing such
Kay ShuttlewOrth, Secretary of the Adj
miralty. replied that there was nothing to
prev ent the transfer of British mercantile
cruiser TO foreign country after the
period for which subsidy had been
granted her had elapsed.
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island Seized bow the French.

PARIS, Feb. 27.-The Temps states that
French vessel of war has taken possession
of Kerguelen. otherwise known as the Isle
of Desolation. in the Indian ocean. which
was discovered by the French navigator.
Kerguelen in 1872. The island is said to
have beds of coal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-28

SAN Francisco. Feb. 27-The Califor.
MIA. Pacific. Pslo Alto and other profess
sionai athletic climbs have closed their
doors and declared all pending contests off.
Boxing is now certainly dead III San Fran
CISCO. All that rem aims TO completely stamp
IL out is the Governors siRnainre. which -
expected To be attached TO the anti prize
fighting bill at any moment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-28

Found NOT
lately, but % years
ago something
that perfectly and
permanently cures
Catarrh in tho
Head. It's Doctor
Sage's Catarrh
Remedy and
where everything
else fails, that
cures. The worst
chronic cases yield
TO its mild sooth-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-28

PARIS. Feb. 2Z.-Leon Dumonteil. .Bou-
lanQist Deputy from the Departments of
Aisne. fought a duel to-day with NJ. Pros
per Olivier LissaGaray, the well-known
journalist who has had experience before
both in duelInR and In imprisonment on
account of his utterances. Dumonteil was
wounded in the side
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-28
No Oner 10 President Harrison.

CHICAGO, Feb. 27.-Any knowledge of
foundation for the report that President
Harrison Is TO lecture on constitutional law
at the University of Chicago was denied.
to-day, at that institution. There is no
truth in the report" said President Harper
when asked about the story. Il know
nothing whatever about the story" he con-
tinued. land the origin of the report is a
mystery to me. know of no reason why
il should be stated that President Harrison
is going 70 lecture on constitutional law Ct
the Chicago University"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-28

ROME Feb. 27.-The police to-day sur
prised twenty-six Anarchists at work in a
bomb factory on the outskirts of the city.
All the men were arrested and a large
quantity of explosives were seized The
police believe that they now have the per-
sons responsible for most of the explosions
of the last year.
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ing expended over 100000 on new build
ings during the present school year. The
selection of DIR. Coulter as president prac-
tically determines that the Lake Forest in
stitution will not be consolidated with the
Chicago University.
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JUMPED FROM A BURNING CAR.

A Newsboy and His Cigarette Cause an Ex-
citing Scene Railway Train.
PARIS, Ky. Feb. PA smoking car on the
Kentucky Central branch of the Louisville
81 Nashville road caught fire when near
Talbot station, while the train was running
at full speed and was destroyed news
boy lit a cigarette and threw down the
match beside q leaking can of gasoline.
The fluid caught fire, and an effort to kick it
ont of the DOR resulted in spilling more oil
and increasing the fire. The passenger ran
for their lives. some jumped through the
windows. q. c. Lockhart. attorney VIM.
Tarr. r. G. Crawford and NJ. II. Apologize,
the newsboy, were painfully burned.
Fireman Killed and Operator Arrested.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 27.-At l O'Clock this
morning q north bound passenger train on
the Pennsylvania road cOilided with a side
tracked freight in the causeway of the long
bridge crossing the Potomsc river The
engines of both trains were wrecked Fire
man Simpson. of the freight was killed. and
engineer Mullowny and fireman KoTmik
of the passenger train. badly injured. The
telegraph operator at the bridge was ar
rested, charged with having caused Simp-
sons death by q failure to close the switch.
There is q stretch of single track at that
point. and the freight was on side track,
waiting for the passenger train to pass.
Two Engineers and n Fireman Killed.
ST.. JoHxsBURY. VT, Feb. 2Z-The worst
accident that ever occurred in the history
of the Passumpsic railroad division of the
Boston * Name. took place Just above ST.
Johnsbury Center this afternoon, when
two through freights collIded at culvert.
Fred Clark. engineer OF the mp train,
Charles West, On engineer who was riding
on the same engine and Fred Green. fire.
man on the down tram, were killed.
William Bowling. a brakeman. WAS hurt
| about the head. bat not seriously. En-
| sineer Bedard. of the down train. saved
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General Notes.

Special 90 the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 27.-Hon. Harvey NJ.
La Toilette and G. w. Mcconnell. of lndi-
annapolis. are ut the National
Mrs. Elizabeth Dodge. widow OF the late
Alexander Dodge. formerly of Madison.
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Jules Ferry Urge. Cancellation.

PARIS. Feb. 27.-The diplomatic and pub
lie galleries were crowded to-day when NJ.
Jules Ferry assumed the presidency of the
Senate. He was heartily received and
spoke of the political ostracism through
which he had passed. The severe trial. he
said. was now terminated. M. Ferry eulo-
M. lie Roger. He urged the necessity of a
policy OF oonciliation, and said with en-
phasis that he would never be an ipstru-
ment of discord. VI. Ferry's address was
received with approval. Some of his old
antagonists appeared to be relieved at his
moderation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-28

Special 10 the IhdlAbapotis JournaL
WASHINGTON. Feb. 27.-Major L. w. Hal.
ford has completed his bond as paymas-
ter in the army. Postmaster Wan.
amaker aud Senator Proctor have become
HIS bondsmen. Major Ealford will leave for
New York on Friday night and sail for
Paris on Saturday.
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ANOTHER SEVERE BLIZZARD.

Heavy Snow and Strong Winds IN tho
Dakotss, Minnesota and Iowa.
Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Feb. 27.-Reports from
all parts of Minnesota and the Dakotas in
dicate that the biggest blizzard of the WIN
ter is raging. In St Paul and Minneapo.
lis snow has been falling for twelve hours
and nearly q foot of new snow is on the
ground. The wind has been blowing at
from thirty to forty miles an hour all the
afternoon, and traffic of al kinds 10 either
greatly retarded or suspended. Reports
from the country indicate that oil branch
railway lines are abandoned. The tempera-
tire up 80 nightfall was mild. Northern
Iowa il having as bad a storm as any
where. At Mason City bright flashes Of
lightning were seen and heavy peals OF
thunder heard. Thunder also accompanied
the snow at Albert Lea. Mimi. Many of
the smaller places report the storm the
worst of the season. Ii is nOt cold, how
ever and there will be no suffering
Forecast for To-Day
WAsuINGToN. Feb 27-For Indiana and
lllinois-Threntenipg weather and rain,
probably turning INTO snow in western por-
ton; southerly. shifting TO westerly winds;
much colder by Wednesday morning.
For Ohio-Light rains; southerly winds;
warmer during the day; colder by Wednes-
day morning.
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LIZARD. Feb. 2I.-Passed: Westernlaud.
from New York. for Antwerp; Diana, from
New York. for Hamburg.
NEW YORK, Feb. %. Arrived: Moravia.
from Hamburg; La Gascogne. from Havre.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-28

Sibley, the inventor of the SibIey tent
The Sibley bill is one which has consumed
the time of almost every private bill day
this session. No quorum voting. the House
adjourned.