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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-21
THE LEGISLATIVE BLUNDER
An Appropriation to Entertain the G.
a. L. Demanded by the People.
Prominent Citizens of Anderson. Franklin,
Jacksonville and Seymour Held that Pa.
rriots Should Uphold the Measure.


Legislature Should Not Hesitate to Help
Entertain the G. A. II.
special to the Indianapolis Journal
ANDERSON, Ind. Feb. 2o.-The sentiment
in this city is we'll nigh unanimous on the
proposition for general appropriation OF
ESQ., to assist Indianapolis in entertain
ing the National Epcampment. The pro-
posed measure met with general approval.
and the Representatives from this county
and district were requested to support the
bill with their votes. The Journal repre-
sentative called on leading business and
professional men to-day, and obtained the
following opinions:
Hon. John w. Lovett: 81 am heartily In
favor of the State lending Ito assistance.
IL is our duty TO do So and it would be mig
gardly and unpatriOtlo If We did not"
Mayor John I'll. Terhune: II think In
diana should extend every courtesy TO the
boy in blue 1t is q matter of national
Importance. and State pride should be
sufficient TO cause every legislator TO do his
duty. / hope our Representatives will sup
port the bill"
Captain A. /. Makepeace: 1T would be
a disgrace to the State if the bill does not
pass 1t is an honor to have the encamD-
ment in our State: and we ought to look
upon IL In that light"
George +. NichOl. president of the Board
of Trade: "If Indianapolis be not BILE to
entertain the q. A. X. the State should
assist"
Hon. w. T. Durbin: 81 am certainly in
favor of the measure. Ii Is not the u. A.
r.. but the State. that will be most bene-
fitted. indianapolis is the only Hooser
city that could undertake TO entertain the
boys. 1t will be largely attended because
so near TO Chicago, and | hope our mem-
bers will support the bill"
DIR. @. +. Chlttenden: II think it ought
to be done by all means. 1t is of national
Importance. and is q great honor TO lndi-
ana. StMxe pride should decide the matter
favorabfy. Indianapolis shOuld not he
asked to do 1t unaided."
X. L. Grimes. q leading merchant: why,
of course, it ought to be done It's a ma
tional affair and involves the reputation of
the State. An immense crowd will be
brought into the State. and We Will not he
losers by any means."
). NJ. keltmer, attorney: Nothing is too
good for the Union soldier. The bill should
have passed. and it is q disgrace that IL
did not"
be a disgrace If the appropriation be not
made. Indiana cannot afford to be behind
the other States in this matter"
Postmaster II. j. Daniels: Under all
the circumstances the appropriation should
pass. 1t would show a spirit of Just appre-
citation to the defenders of our country and
the old flag. hope our members Will sup
port the bill"
j. Q. Hardesty: at may not be consti-
member of the Legislature l should vote
for It,"
ID. w. Wood: mo patriot would vote
against the bill"
G. NJ. Ballard: 1--WE cannot afford to re-
fuse to assist the enterprise"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-21
MT. VERNON'S BIG FIRE.
Hudnut Hominy Mil Burned to the GrOun
Causing n Loss of $4,000 y

Hudnut Hominy Mil Burned to the Ground,
Causing q Loss of $4,000.
Mt. VERNON. Ind. Feb. 20.-The large
hominy mill of the Hudnut Company. of
Terre Haute. located here, was totally do
stroyed by fire early this morning. The
loss is nearly 100000. fully insured. The
fire was started by spontaneous combus-
tiOn in one of the wsreroOms. The insur-
ance placed with Mt. Vernon zen ts is as fol-
lows: With the agency of j. S. Conlln & Co.
-Etna. $4,000; German American. $4,000;
Fire Association. $4,000; Lancaster, $3.50;
Traders, $500; Continental. $1,000; Nor
wIch Union. $500. Edwin Wade " Co.
Orient of Hartford. $4,000; Ph9nix of Hart
ford. 5000: Evansville. $500; Citizens of
Evansville. 1900; National of Hartford,
s.. 500; Northern of London. $1,000; Ameri-
can of New York, Si.C0): Pennsylvania
Fire. $1,000; Niagara of New York, 81, 800;
North British Mercantile. $4,000. Total
$40. $50. Other insurance was placed with
Terre Haute agents. The loss Is reliably
estimated at SIS. 0u0.
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frmation be withheld from the President
for the present. The purpose of Mr.. Harris
was evident. He knew that IL official
information of Judge Jackson's con-
firmation did not reach President
Harrison, the latter could not
name Republican successor to
jackson. It is n standing rule of the eX
ecutive session that one Senator has the
right to delay Official notification for GER
tain length of time. President Harrison
has not yet received Official notice of the
confirmation. and until he does receive 1t
he 10 prevented from naming Judge jack
sons successor. He had all the papers OF
the various candidates before him to-day.
but he was unable to act until he had
heard from the Senate officially. Judge
jackson Is expected to arrive tonight. and
20 resign Just as soon as he is Officially"
notified that his nomination to the Su-
preme Court has been confirmed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-21
ANOTHER FARMER SENATOR
w. N. Roach, a Wheat Grower, Elected
BIZ the North Dakota Legislature.
He Is Democrat and Will Succeed Casey,
Republican-Incidents Of the Kansas Re-
belli0n-Ths Governor Speaks.
DEMOCRAT CHOSEN.
W. n. Roach TO Succeed United States Sem
Casey. of North Dakota.

w. n. Roach to Succeed United States Sem
ator Casey, of North Dakota.
BISMARCK, n. D., Feb. 20.-W. n. Roach.
Democrat, of Grand Forks, was elected
United States Senator on JOINT ballot to-
day. On the first ballot of to-day the DEM
ocrats scattered their votes between
Walsh and Judge Wallin. with the
minority Republicans and Populists
going TO Wallin. Miller received but
twenty-five votes on this ballot. the re-
mainder being divided between Walsh.
Wallin. Benton and Muir. On the second
ballot the Democrats took up Roach. the
regular caucus nominee, as per programme.
and all the Democrats and Populists went
to him. There being three members absent
it required but sixty-five votes to elect.
The Walsh contingent offer as an excuse for
electing q Democrat that the Miller follow
ing had promised, after the first ballot to-
day, II Miller was not elected, they go to
Walsh. The greatest excitement pre-
vailed on the part of the Democrats at the
course of the Walsh contingent and they
fairly shook the roof of the Capitol
building. with their shouts and
cheers sas The Cass county del; delegation on.
beginning of the fight. was united on this
ballot, with the exception of one vote
that of Macarthur. Senator Lamour hav-
ing been elected on q ticket Endorsed by
Democrats. Republicans and P0Dulists.
man brought forward. Roach, Oliver
and others changed their votes to
Casey, stating that he was real
IL the only Republican entitled TO
be voted for by the Republicans. he hav-
ing received the regular caucus nOmina-
ton as suoh. At LEO. after the clerk
had read the proceedings of the
joint session declaring w. N. Roach
elecsed United States Senator from
North Dakota, Roach was escorted
TO the Speakers desk. He said that he
would wear their memory ever near his
heart He said no pledges had been made.
that his friends had only taken advantage
of the disorganized condition of the OppOs-
ing forces.
w. n. Roach was raised in Washington
City and has been q resident of Dakota for
the past dozen years, coming to Grand
Forks county. He was born in London
county. Virginia, and is now forty five
years of age. He has family of four chill
dren and is a widOwer. He has stood for
his party as its candidate for
Governor on two different occasions. being
defeated the first time by John Miller and
on the second occasion by A. 81. Burke.
lie is large wheat grower, and, being en-
gagged in this occupation. he was naturally
expected to draw farmers votes from the
independent ranks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-21
Indiana Notes.

Joseph Abbott. q retired business man
and prominent Freemason. died at Elkhart
Sunday night, aged sixty
Owen p. Scarf. of Madison City. was
yesterday appointed government gauger
and assigned to duty at Hammond. Ind.
G. S. COttingham. after fifteen years
service as assistant postmaster at Kokomo.
has resigned. NJ. 5. Holman takes his
place.
During the funeral of Joseph Weaver. at
the Christian Church in Noblesville. the
building was discovered to be on fire, and
the alarm came near causing q panic. The
fire department was called out and the fire
was eXtinguisbed without material loss.
Henry d. Lawshe, of Somerset, Wabash
county. father of A. l.. Lawshe. editor Of
the Converse Journal. died Sunday of old
age. he being over seventy seven. He had
lived in Somerset nearly forty years. and
was one of the prominent citizens of the
county.
William Ellsworth. one of the pioneers of
northern Indiana. died Sunday evening,
aged eighty years, al Montpelier. He was
one of the first jurors in Blackford county.
when the court room was log cabin and
the jury had to convene in the hazel brush
near by.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-21
sCOONOvEKs COSTLY SPREE.

It Has Already Cost Him 81 800 House
and Lot and May Go to $4,000.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
COLUMBUS. Ind, Feb. 20.-In the Circnis
Court here, to-day, Ed Rucker filed suit
against Henry Scoonover, tho citizen
whom he arrested for being intoxicated.
and who cut him severely with knife.
demanding $4,000 damages. In one hour
after the suit was filed o compromise was
reached, by which policeman Rucker was
deeded house and lot worth $500. The
criminal actions still stand against ScOOn-
over, and are set for trial March 1. Scoon-
over is a well.tO.dO citizen. and only Occa-
siOnaly becomes intoxicated. His last
spree. it is figured. will cost him at least
81 COO.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-21

The Governor Involved to the Amount of
100000 BY His Friends Failure.

CLEVELAND. o.. Feb. Ex-Governor Nc.
KinIey still remains In Cleveland. awaiting
DEVELOPMENTS in the Walker failure at
Youngstown. in which he is SO heavily in.
volved as indorser. The liability of the
Governor now amounts to moro than s9o,-
600. Mrs Mckinley arrived to-day from
New York, very much improved in health.
She joins with the Governor in declaring
that the notes shall be paid if it takes
every dollars worth of property thew
possess. The Governors friends account
for his being so heavily involved by saving
that he supposed many of the notes he in
dorsed were renewals of others which had
been taken ND. and that he at no time be-
loved he had loaned his credit for more
than $4,000. A host OF friends called upon
the Governor to-day and rendered him their
sympathy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-21
Tammany May Desert Hill.

New YORK, Feb. 20.-Mayor Gilrov. on
his recent visit to New York. discussed
with Bourke Cochran the advisability of
Withdrawing Tammany Hall from the
Democratic state machine" Both these
gentlemen are sal TO firmly believe that it
is the present duty OF Tammany to cut
loose from the State machine and hereafter
act AS a sort of arbitrator between the diff
ferent factions of the State Democracy. Mr..
Cochran. in speaking to some of his col
"Tammany made herself ridiculous enough
before the country by going to the extremes
it did in supporting Hill through the
workings ofthe State machiue. Tammany
should withdraw. and not nntagonlze the
incoming administration"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-21

CINCINNATI. Feb. 2O.-The Ohio river il
again on the rise and during the past twen-
ty-four hours has come up so rapidly as to
cause alarm. The fifty-five-foot mark was
passed at o'clock this afternoon and the
rise continued at the rate of one inch an
hour until O'Clock this evening when the
river became stationary. To- night the only
road running into the Grand Central De-
pot Is the Big Four. SIX inches more will
stop trains on that road. The roads now
sut off from the depot are the Ohio a. Mis-
sissippi. Queen * Crescent. Baltimore ~
Ohio and Chesapeake q Ohio. These roads
are undergoing much inconvenience
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-21
Citizens Generally Indignant.

Special 10 the Indianapolis journal
JEFFERsONvILLE. Ind. Feb. 20.-There
was a general feeling of disappointment
among the members of the q. A. r., and
also among others of this city who are in
tsrested in the coming G. A. r. encamp.
ment, when il was learned that the bill
appropriating $4,000 TO assist in entertain
ing the eDcampment had failed to pass the
House. The following opinions were OBJ
tained:
James Miller, q leading g. A. r. man
LIT is shame that such a prosperous
State as Indiana cannot. or. rather, will
not give $4,000 to aid IN such a cause :.
when no doubt many other States would
willingly have given twice this amount.
hoped. when the bill was introduced, that
il would not be q partisan affair. but that
it would be given its Just dues. | was
sorry that the old comprehend spirit of
anti-war Democracy as the Journal ex-
pressed it. reigned in the House and so
vIciously slaughtered the bill"
William Friend. Quartermaster of the G..
A. X. post: 1T is outrage that bill
was defeated. A State which sent 10000
men TO brave the hardships of war to assist
in putting down the rebellion ought TO do
all In it's power 10 aid the veterans in max
ing this q grand success"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-21
FAVOR 1T AT FRANKLIN,

Only Three People I'm Town Who Are OPP
posed to tho G. A X. Appropriation.
Special TO the Indianapolis journal - go
FRANKLIN. Ind. Feb. 20.-A canvass of
this city by the Journal correspondent de-
velOped the fact that the business men and
representative citizens of the place are al
most unanimously in favor of the State.
through it's representatives In the Legis-
lature. making liberal appropriation for
the entertainment of the National Enoamp-
ment of the q. A. r., to be held at Indian
apoiis. Out of the large number intervie we'd
only three were opposed to the donation
-One an attorney on constitutional grounds.
and two other citizens, on the ground of
bad precedent Among the expressions
made were the following:
President W. L. Stott, of franklin Col
lege: Tine appropriation would be good
investment 1t would give our visitors a
splendid Impression OF the State. 1t Will
be a State affair"
\. Carr: The members of the G.. A. r.
are fast passing away. IL will probably be
the only encampment the State will ever
have. The State should do her part In the
w. Ii. Mccullough: THE appropriation
should be made. The defenders of the
Union deserve It."
County Treasurer L. +. Valentine: Now
that the encampment is coming TO Indian
q succees."
Elder L. M. Wlles: II think the State
should make q liberal appropriation"
Ex-AttOrney- general t. w. WOolen: IL
certainly would not oppose an appropria-
ton if / were in the Legislature"
Judge w. A. johnson: Il I'm decidedly
of the opinion that an appropriation of $50.
600 should be made. ] am always for the
old flag and proper appropriation for the
benefit OF its defenders"
c. w. Mechanics: 1T ~ the duty of the
State to assist in entertaining the encamp-
ment."
Col. j. NJ. Storey: Il think it will be
disgrace 10 the State if the Legislature
fail TO make an appropriation"
Hon. u. NJ. Overstreet. sr.: II think the
State is as much under obligation 10 make
an appropriation for the enoampinent as
for the worlds fair"
Dr. l.. f. OFT: Tho Republicans and
Democrats of Indiana have been seeking
TO bring their national conventions to In
dianapolis. If the coming enoampment be
failure for lack of means to entertain. it
will bs disgrace to the whole State, and
no national conventions will come our
way
DIR. w. C.. Hall: IF were a member of
the Legislature / would certainly vote for
the appropriation asked"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-21

bosses son Tascar and Mr.. 4. w. Carmack.
editor OF the Commercial. DEVELOPMENTS
are awaited.
Up TO midnight there have been no deyel-
opments In the new conflict. Young Du-
boose, is said TO be game all through. and
Carmack, IL Is understood. would not feel
shooting lrksome. The general opinion to-
night is that some one will feel his hnal
period before tomorrow night.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-21

ST. PAUL. Feb. 20-The terrible earth
quake reported as having done so much
damage in Yellowstone Park seems to have
been confined 70 the brain of fake fendY
for the whole story Is denied by the men in
charge of the buildings in the park Ber-
finger spring at the Norris basin. over.
flowed the road and deposited some mud,
but no permanent or serious damage re-
suited. Heavy SHOWS in the winter. sach
IA have fallen this year. have always
meant fine geyser displays during the sum.
mer. se. st-.s
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-21

bill annuls the retroactive law passed at
the last session of the Idaho Legislature,
which disfranchised all persons who since
Jan. /. 1883. have been members of the
Mormon Church. Another measure has
been passed which enables blind and illit-
crate citizens to vote.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-21

Everyone Disgrested with the Legislature
Special TO the indianapolis Journal
SEYMOUR. Ind. Feb. 20.-The failure of the
Indiana Legislature TO pass the tifty-thou-
sand. dollar appropriation bill to assist the
city of Indianapolis to pay proper homage
to the boys who wore the blue is causing
a great deal of remark here. Ellsworth
Post, No. 20, G. A. r., of this city. sent
resolutions to the Legislature. which were
published in the Journal, praying the
Legislature TO pass the appropriation bill.
There is not q soldier. whether Republican
or Democrat, who resides IN this city. who
Ia not in favor of the appropriation. Capt
Weaver said to-day that ne hoped that
some one would yet present bill which
would meet with the favor of the majority
of the House. and an appropriation be Oh.
tanned
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-21
Fire in North Indianapolis.

A one-story frame building in North In
disnapOlis. owned by Henry Davis,
was destroyed by fire last night
The building, which was buils
for manufacturing purposes. had formerly
been occupied by Davis as residence.
Latterly, however. the rear portion OF II
had been occupied by painter n work
shop, and the front part of the building
was being fitted mp as a restaurant.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-21
Other Losses.

NEW YORK. Feb. 2O.-The National Wall.
paper Company's factory. at No. 425 West
Thirty-third street. consisting OF six floors
packed with stock. was burned early this
morning. Loss on stock estimated at $780,
coo, and on building. $4,000.
CLARKE. S. D.. Feb. 2o-Fire yesterday
consumed seven buildings and their con-
tents IN the center of the business portion
Of this town. Loss, $4,000; insurance.
Sl7 001
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-21
General Notes.
special 10 the indianapolis Journal.

Special 70 the IniianapOI8 JOurnAL
WAsHINGTON. Feb. 20.-A bill to pension
Mrs. Phoebe Sigler widow of Isaac NJ. Sig
Ter. late of Company Z. First Regiment In
diana Volunteers at the rate OF S. per
month, which passed the House some days
ago. has been favorably reported from com.
mittee Co the Senate.
j. V. Banks. of Indiana, is at the Ma.
tional.
Postmaster general Wanamaker says tha at
the popularity of the Columbian postage
stamps Is best attested by the financial re-
suits attending their Issue. During Jan-
nary. 1892. at lC3 tirstclass Offices the sales
of stamps amounted to 6, $50, 4S3, while in
January of this year the amount was g.
Alto. of which Sl.70S.666 were from the
Columbian. The people from their own
choice have bought three of the new TO one
of the old stamps and the total increase of
sales for the month was a fraction more
than 20 per cent
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-21
$4,000 Fire ut Lafayette.

Special 10 the IluIAnaDOIlS JOURNAL.
LAFAYETTE, Ind. Feb. 20.--About IL
O'clock tonight the handle factory belong
ing to Surplese, Dunn & Alder. OF New
York, was burned, involving q loss of
nearly $4,000. The building was new. 200
by 100 feet IN size. and filled with good ma
chinery. Three box cars belonging TO the
Evansville ~ Terre Haute road were also
destroyed. The company is well insured
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-21
CLEVELAND s.i,I Dei,bera,tne

LAKEWOOD. N. j.. Feb. 20-Mr. Cleve-
land has not yet completed his Cabinet.
The selections for Attorney general and
Secretary of the Navy will probably be an
had no visitors to-day. He drove TO the
railroad station ana had a talk about
transportation with Mr.. T. NJ. Williams.
second vice president of the Central RAIL
road of New Jersey. The plans for Mr..
Cleveland's journey TO Washington and
the day of departure from Lake wood are
not yet determined. Colonel Mcclure. of
the Philadelphia Times, called on Mr..
Cleveland this evening.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-21
Shot by His Nephew.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
NASHVILLE, Ind, Feb. 20.-Willlam
Moore and his nephew. boy Moore. had q
difficulty yesterday morning. which re-
suited In boy Moore shooting his uncle
through the breast. Moore is still alive,
but no hopes OF his recovery are enter
tanned,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-21

NEw York. Feb. 20.-W F. Lewis, twen-
ty-four years old. OF Brooklyn. died yester-
day morning. HIS death Is due. In the
opinion ~ the physicians who treated him.
10 the almost continuous use or cigarettes
He smoked at all times. except when be
eiept
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-21
Idaho Mormons Enfranchised

BOISE CITY. Ida. Feb. 20.-The Storey
election bill, providing for the enfranohise-
mene of the Mormons of this State, has
passed both the Senate and the House and
will be approved by tho Governor. This
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-21
Another fmnendinc Duel.

MEMPHIS. Feb. 20 Again this city is ex-
cited over prospective trouble. This eveD-
ing's Scimiter prints u long account OF an
impending coniii between Judge Du.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-21

and bowels. It's large conUact, but the
smallest things in the world do the business
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They're the
smallest but the most effective They 90 to
work in tho right way. They cleanse and
renovate the system thoroughly-but they do
it mildly and gently. You feel the good they
debut you don't feel them doing il. AS
Liver Pill, they're unequaled. Sugar-coated,
easy TO take, and put up in vials, and her
medically sealed, and thus always fresh and q
reliable.
A perfect veet-pocket remedy, in small
vials, and only one necessary for a laxative
or three for cathartic.
They're the cheapest pin yo5 can buy, be-
cause they're guaranteed 70 give satisfaction,
or your money is returned
You only pay for the good you get.
Can you ask morel
That's tho peculiar plan all DR.. Pierce's
medicines are sold ON, through druggists
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-21
Married Early I'm the Morning

SptClhI IUtIHHHF"Iss
LEBANON, Ind, Feb. 20.-On the arrival
of the early morning train j. w. Dicker
and Miss Dora jackson. of Oneida, H.,
alighted and made straight for the county
clerks Office. where Mr.. Decker procured
the necessary documents TO become a bene-
dict. The couple called on Rev. Kendig.
who tied the knot. aud they took the after
noon train for Indianapolis.