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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-04-09
SITUATION AT BLUEFIELDS.
The People Still in an Excited State
An Americans Speech.

NEW ORLEANS, April S-The Plea
yunes Bluefields correspondent, writing un-
der date of April 1, says: The blockade
between Bluefields and Rama, which has
existed since the assassination of Wilson,
was broken yesterday morning and five
steamships went up the river. These ships
and the banana planters will be obliged
to pay the port charges and duties to these
Nicaraguan invaders. There are only six
Nicaraguans in Bluefields, who are keeping
the entire community in a state of fever
ish excitement. Were il not for the suffer-
ings Of the poor people the Americans here
would enjoy the nipping game played by
Carlos a. La Cayou without backing of
any description from Nicaragua, and with
only five henchmen he has drawn about
$1,000 soils from the business men of Blue
fields. Owing TO the entire suspension of the
banana business there has been much suf-
fering among the poor people during the
last few days AS the blockade has been
arrival of a United States war ship they
will not be again subjected 10 further out
rage and cruel hardships.
AS there rumorS or further taxation
by a provisional government which has
no legal existence. the people of the town
held a public meeting the evening of March
%. Capt. John McCafferty made vigorous
speech. in which he said: "The Nicaraguans
went into a convention with England
and America for the final settlement
between the Mosquito Indians and the re-
public of Nicaragua. In 1850. a result
Of that international meeting, the treaty
Of Nicaragua was duly ratified. From that
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-04-09
BLACK SMALLPOX.
Victim of the Dread Disease Dies i'm a
Chicago Police Station.

CHICAGO. April S.-A case of black small
pox caused the liveliest kind of commotion
In the Harrison-street police station this
evening. a man suffering with the plague
died in a cell there. and from twenty to
thirty officers and forty-five prisoners were
exposed TO the disease. The victims name
was Benson Sherman, but nothing further
has been ascertained regarding him. At 4
o'clock in the afternoon he was brought to
the station by a man who informed the desk
sergeant that Sherman was drunk and
asked the police TO lock him I'm cell until
he was sober This was done, and about
three hours afterward the lOcker-up keeper
noticed that Sherman's face and hands
had turned black. The health department
was at once notified, and soon as the
health officer saw the man he pronounced
the disease black smallpox. DIR. Gum, of
the health office, at once went and superin-
tended a thorough fumgation of the place.
Everything was done TO relieve the suffer
ing man, and preparations were made TO
remove him TO the pesthouse, but before
the ambulance arrived he died
Inspector Laughin, upon learning that a
victim OF smallpox mad died in the station,
order the place quaTant!ned. DR. Gum also
ordered that everybody in the station be
vaccinated, and corps Of physicians were
soon at work on the arms of the prisoners
and officers. IL was thought best TO re-
move the prisoners, and this done, the
forty-five occupants OF the cells there being
transferred TO the Twenty y-second-street
police station.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-04-09

date on TO the 18th day OF February last
the good people of this reserve managed
their own affairs without disturbance: On
that day, however a Nicaraguan force,
without cause or justification therefor, in
vaded this town of BluefeidS, thereby de-
stroying for the time being the peace; zap
piness and proper prosperity of the inhab-
itants of Bluefields. The invasion was an
outrage against the rights and privileges
OF Americans doing business within this
reserve, because they came here with their
capital through the liberal Inducements
held out by the government of the Mos
quito reservation, but not by Nicaragua.
Take away the industries created by Amer
leans, and / would not give you cents
for the remainder"
Resolutions were adopted declaring the
regularly constituted government or the
Mosquito reservation should be reinstated,
and asking that the former chief, Robert
Henry Clarence, be requested 10 resume
control, and that the meeting pledge its
support to the former government. Since
the meeting the Nicaraguans have become
uneasy, and have revised the provisional
government The opinion is freely ex-
pressed that the British consul erred in
recognizing the provisional government.
Americans are anXiously awaiting the ar
rival of a war shin.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-04-09
TAMMANY'S TIGER" AT HOME.
Boss Croker Returns to New York and
Talks About the Tariff.

NEW YORK, April s.-Richard Croker.
the Tammany Hall leader, has returned TO
New York. He and his family arrived at
the Grand Central Depot about O'Clock
this evening and went at once to their
new residence No. East Seventy-fourth
street. AIr. Croker is looking remarkably
Well. His face has filled out, his complex
ion is bronzed. and he declares that ne is
free from the stomach complaints and
neuralgia pains that have bothered him for
4 long time 81 never felt better in my
life." he said TO reporter VINO saw him
at his residence. The wigwam chief said
he did not desire to be interviewed on local
politics "You see,' he remarked, II have
been away for some time and have not
kept posted. / have only occasionally seen a
New York paper, and as 1 kept on the
move l received only few letters"
THE Chicago reporters obtained an in
terview from you, which was published
Yes" said MI. Croker. Il had talk
with a number of reporters who were at
the depot in Chicago when l arrived there.
They asked me some questions about the
tariff and the action of Congress. The in
terview as published is in the main cor
rect"
''Then you do think that the delay In
passing a tariff bill is keeping the country
in a demoralized condition as far as re-
VlNdl OF DuSlfle3S Is COHceIlleu.
''Well. l think the tariff question should
be settled, and the quicker it is settled
the better. The longer the delay the worse
for the party that is responsible for ii. 1t
is very evident that the people all over the
United States restless and that the
uncertainty of the final makeup Of the
tariff bill is one of the chief causes of the
nonrevival of business"
What do you think Of Californian
1T is a great State. In fact l took a
great fancy to the far West and the Pacific
coast. Ii was my first visit there and
enjoyed every day of my visit Do you
know that L have not seen a drop of rain
since I left New York over eight weeks
ago? That is a singular thing, but it is
trlle"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-04-09
GUARDED BY MILITIA.
The California Army Carried Into
Utah Despite Protests.


SALT LAKE, L. T., April S-The special
train bearing Governor West and a portion
OF the Utah militia left here at o'clock
this morning and arrived at Ogden an
hour later, where they were met by the
Mayor, chief of police and other officials.
Consultation was held between Governor
West, General Superintendent Bancroft, of
the Union Pacific and superintendent
Knapp, of the Southern Pacific road
Knapp was notified not to bring the So
called Industrial army into the Territory
and that they could not stay at ogden or
any other point within the territorial limits
and unless arrangements could be made TO
send them East they must be returned.
The consultation ended and the troops were
marched up town and the Gatling gun
planted in the public square. A long con-
sultation between Territorial authorities
was held in the Mayors office and then
the whole military force was placed under
command of Lieutenant kassiter' OF the
The Governor and railway officials held
another consultation at O'Clock ana the
Governor was informed that the industrlaIs
had been halted several mi.cs west or tne
Utah line pending arrangements wnicn the
Southern Pacific was trying TO make with
the Union Pacific for transportation East
At o'clock the Union Pacific gave It's ultl-
n1atum that it would not carry the men at
less than full rates, and the Southern Pa
cifc then ordered the train brought INTO
Ogden in defiance of the Governor protest.
Governor West expressed himself In strong
terms to Knapp and characterized the whole
matter as a conspiracy between the South-
ern Pacific and the State of Callfornia;
The train arrived in ogden about O'Clock
and was switched into the yard and sur
rounded by the militia 1t was more than n
two hours before the men got anything 10
cot Thev are still under guard and the
Union Pacific refuses to modify its uItl-
matum. while the Territorial authorities are
urging the Southern Pacihc 10 Dack lnelii
fui and orderly so far, but determined TO
get Fast IL poSSi0le.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-04-09
The Senator's Birthday EulOgy of
Thomas jefferson Not Delivered
on the Proper Day.
PROGRAMME OF CONGRESS
Democratic Senator's Will Strive
to Push the Tariff Bill.
David B. Hill to Speak This Week-Ap-
preparation Bills to BE Consid-
cred in the House.
special to the IndianapolIs journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, April Sup to the pres
ent time those persons who have read the
stump speech which Senator Voorhees, de-
livered last Monday have alluded only in
terms of admiration 10 the glowing eulogy
of jefferson with which the Indiana Sem
ator concluded his harangue, and have been
disposed TO felicitate him on his happy
adaptation OF Jefferson's birthday TO the
natal day of tariff reform in the Senate.
But to-day there appears a heartless Grad
grind, one John Davis, as he signs himself,
and in an open letter published here this
morning proceeds to strip off the last re-
manning twig OF the Tall Sycamore's"
verbal foliage by claiming that last Mon
day was not SIR. Jefferson's birthday at all.
After expressing the. pleasure with which
he listened to the Senator's speech. AIr.
Davis proceeds to run his knife into Mr..
Voorhees, thus: Now, my dear sir. believ-
ing that so apprecative and magnificent a
statement of history (referring to the Sem
ator's panegyric) should not be tinctured
with the least shade OF error, i call at
tention to the fact that Thomas Jefferson
was not born on the day which We now
call the second day of April, but eleven
days later"
In support of his correction OF Mr.. Voor-
hees's history Mr.. Davis quotes at some
length from letter of President Lincoln
declining an invitation to make address
in Boston on April 13, 1850, in honor Of
Jeffersons birthday. Mr. Lincoln points
out that jefferson was born April 2. l743,
old style, or April 13 new style. The books
usually follow the old style april p for
his birth, but adopt the new style Of the
Gregorian calendar for his death, making
it July 4, thus making possible the beautiful
coincidence of the deaths of Thomas JEFF
ferson and John Adams on the anniversary
of the birth of American independence. Nj.
Davis therefore reminds Mr.. Voorhees, that
one hundred and fifty years prior to the
eventful day on which the Senator deliv-
cred his speech the results of the natal day
of jefferson were still elevn days in the
future, and Mr. Davis delicately suggests
that at that time the future Mr.. JET
the father or the mother of American in
dependence.
Mr.. Daviss jest is very annoying to
Mr.. Voorhees,. He has been widely con-
graduated on his jefferson paragraph and
he is keenly sensitive TO the ridicule OF
Mr.. Davis's correction His colleagues on
both sides of the chamber tell him that
they now understand why, after de-
manding at every meeting Of the finance
committee that the tariff debate should be-
gin in the Senate on March 26 he suddenly
acceded to the request of the Republican
members that the debate be postponed until
Anril .
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-04-09
CHARGED WITH FORGERY.
James Whipple. Long-Haired Hoosier,
i'm Trouble at Danville, Ill.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
DANVILLE, Ill, April s.-James Whip
pie, from Coal Creek, Ind, parts his hair
in the middle. wears it down upon his shoul-
ders and carries comb in his hip pocket
instead of a gun. He was brought before
Justice Timmons a warrant charging
him with forgery. In November. 1892, he
and a man by the name of Fleming Sc
cured 1888 from Frank Lindley upon a
forged note. Whipple represented himself
TO be James Boyd, a wealthy farmer re-
siding near Georgetown, and in this man.
ner secured the money. The forgery was
not discovered until last November, when
the note became due and Mr.. Lindley went
TO collect it. Captain Hannah has been
looking for Whipple, and yesterday arrested
him upon the streets. The bond for his ap-
pearance next Thursday was placed at
$1,000, and in default of the amount he was
sent to the county jail. 1t is reported that
Whipple got $500 from a bank at CoVington
on a forged note. and If the present case
does not stick he will be arrested for the
offenSe committed there.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-04-09
A Boston BntaIIion of 200.

BOSTON, April SIN a binding snow
storm, with a bitter cold wind accompani-
ment, Morrison Swift and group of de-
voted followers held a meeting on the Com
mon this afternoon to make arrangements
for a battalion of 1900 of Bostons unem-
ployed to join Coxey's commonweal army.
An appeal to the rich for funds TO pur-
chase food and transportation for the Bos-
ton contingent was unanimously adopted
Swift then made a speech in which he de-
nounced the newspapers in general, charg-
ing them with sending out biased reports
. about the CoXey movement he said the
men Following CoXey were like the men
who followed John Brown They were men
with a purpose in view, and were willing to
tramp and suffer hunger and all other hard
ships in order to reach the place where
laws were made TO seek amelioration from
white slavery.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-04-09
REV. GREIGG'S ADVICE,
A Baltimore Pastor Discusses the Pol
lard Breckenridge Scandal.

BALTIMORE, April S.-A sensation was
occasioned this evening in the congregation
of the Twelfth Presbyterian Church by the
startling utterances of Rev ID. b. Greigg.
pastor. who preached on the Breckinridge-
Pollard breach of promise suit His subject
Stones thrown from glass houses.
A Presbyterian Colonel now target" The
Reverend gentleman warned his hearers to
beware OF passing Judgment upon their fell
lows and reminded them Of the SavOr's
declaration. Let him VINO is without sin
among you cast the first stone" In speak
inc of the cause ceiebre. he said society
and the world should be charitable and for
give both parties. He had no doubt there
were many equally as culpable and perhaps
such could be found among those before
him. Or. GreiEg's remarks created SEN
sation and were warmly discussed after the
service. some condemning and others ap-
proving OF them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-04-09
AT BROWNSVILLE.
Coxey,s Army of 294 Reaches the
birthplace of Blaine.

BROWNSVILLE, Pa, April S.-This
town. where the distinguished and lament
ed James G. Blaine spent the greater por-
ton of his boyhood days, welcomed the
army of the commonweal Of Christ fairly
well tonight Great curiosity has been for
weeks aroused over the proposed arrival;
and the usual Sabbath quiet was disturbed
early in the afternoon by the congrega-
tion of people upon the streets. 1t was not
until O'Clock that the bugle was heard ar
twilight was deepening into night, the COM
monweal marched over the Bridgeport
bridge into the city. Ten thousand weary
Siers. The army is camped tonight in
Bracebridge Hall, in the center of town
and the marchers retired early. The feel
ing in Monongahela City was generally IA
vorable to the Coxey movement, but no
recruits were received.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-04-09
ARSENIC IN THE COFFEE.
Result of Investigation Into the Dam
Vile, ILL.,. Poisoning Case.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
DANNILLE, Ill, April S.-Dr. j. NJ. Guy
put in the day making examinations of
the stomach and intestines of DR.. James
Gaskin, who was poisoned here Saturday.
He made several tests. all of which un-
nistakably indicated the presence OF ar
senic in large quantities. The Doctor also
secured some OF the coffee grounds that
were used for supper The tests showed
great quantities OF arsenic. The coffee that
was in the original paper package, and
which was not used for supper. did not
show the slightest trace OF arsenic. The
Doctors Investigations clearly saOw that
arsenic was placed in the coffee pot while
the evening meal was being prepared No
arrests have been made The local author
tiles seem To be making no effort 10 as
certain who the guilty party is. Every
thing is left 10 the coroners jury, which
meets tomorrow afternoon
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-04-09
snowstorm in Minnesotn.

ST. PAUL, MinnA April S.-A heavy, wet
snOwstOrm prevailed all day al st. Cloud
and special from there says IL will greatly
delay seeding In this city light snow began
about dark, but il does not seem likely 10
last long. Vegetation Is not far enough
along throughout the Northwest 10 be Sc
riOusly damaged by any storm, although
there would be considerable delay 10 seedinS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-04-09
The c., HI. & ID. r. r.

Will sell LAND SEEKERS EXCUR.
SION TICKETS to points in Kentucky,
Tennessee. Alabama, Mississippi, Geor-
Ria and to New Orleans. at ONE FARE
for the Round Trip. Date of sale, April
8. For further information call at
Union Ticket Office, cor. Illinois street
and Kentucky avenue, or Union Station.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-04-09

that the laboring men OF the District seem
to be aroused 10 a pitch OF willingness to
back such inquiries with their time and
money.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-09-15
LAND OFFICE AT New OaLEArs. La.
rQlf

LAND OFFICE AT New ORLEAss. La,
August g. 1894.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing.named settler has fled notice OF his
intention to make final proof in support
OF his claim, and that said proof will be
made before W. l. Shackelford, Clerk Of
the District Court, at Colfax. La, on Sat-
urday, September ~, 1894, viz:
William b. BlackShear.
who made Homestead Entry No. l4CS2
for the southwest quarter, OF northeast
quarter and northwest quarter of SOUTH
east quarter and south bali OF northwest
quarter OF section 6 township 8 north
range east, Louisiana meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove HE continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of, said land, viz: J. P. Or
Ten, I. NJ. Nugent, g. B. Tracy. j. N. Nu-
gent, all Of Georgetown, Grant Parish, La
G. Med. BRUMBY, Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-09-15
Hicks Head is Level.

We are doing our best to get in
to the middle of the road, Brother
Miller, and we beg of you to stay
with US and help us. In our opin-
ion the middle of the road lies in
the true Democratic ranks, govern
ed by Democratic principles, which
means a government of, by and for
the people. If men are dishonest
they will display it when the OPP
portunity is presented, no matter
where they go, and the mere act of
joining the Populists, or any other
party, will not change their natural
characteristics. We want the Dem
ocratic party to have one more
chance at silver and tariff reform.
Shreveport Progress.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-09-15
Hon. HI. w. Ogden.

Deferring to tie wishes of his friends,
Hon. H. w. Ogden is candidate for re-
election to Congress from the 4th district.
He is no stranger to our people, as in ad.
dition to the Congressional term be Is
now serving With credit to himself and
satisfaction to his people, be has also
been familiar figure IN the legislative
halls OF the State, and Gallant Harry
Ogden" is we'll remembered by all ia
miliar with the stirring days OF recon
struction. He is farmer, and with the
farmers on all questions. He stands
squarely on the Democratic platform, aud
holds himself subject TO the nomination
Of the Democratic primary election TO be
held Oct. 6, 1894.
Mr.. Ogden is in touch with the people
OF his district on all the leading questions
OF the hour, and bis course during the
session OF Congress JUS. closed has made
him many friends. While he regards the
tariff question as all important, he holds
ly SO, and is an avowed champion OF the
white metal. He favors the income tax,
opposes the issue of bonds in time of
peace, favors the Anticipation bill, and
also favors the unconditional repeal of
the tax on State banks
In late interview Mr.. Ogden ended
as follows: THE passage OF the tariff bill
has strengthened the Democrats every
where with the people. The people have
been aroused to smash the monopolies,
combines and trusts. which have been
robbing them for years, and in the smash
up the gold bugs and advocates OF gold
monometalism would be scattered if they
offer obstruction to the cause of reform.
After all. the issue OF finance cannot be
minimized by the tariff, and the sooner
the contry is pat on the basis which pre-
vailed before 1878. the better il will be
TOR all concerned"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-09-15
VOL PARISH Is
mo. As.
sixteenth Sections to be Sold.

BY virtue OF the law in me vested, and undo
the orders Of Hon. w. w. Head. auditor OF tns
State of Louisiana. will offer for sale. nj pup
lis auction, at the court house door. M the toy
of Coifsx la, between the hours prescribed D =
law for Judicial sales, on
SATURDAY, Oct. "a, 1894.
the following described school lands. situated in
the perish of Grant, Louisiana. to-wit
The sixteeth section IN township SIX norm,
range one east containing $40 acres
Terms-To be sold IN quantities Of not le' -
than 10 nor more than 100 acres, after being hr't
appraised by three sworn appraisers. NO saie
viii be made unless the full apprslsenent has
been bid. Purchasers will ne required 10 pa'
ono-tenth item per cent? of their bids IN caes
and the balance in nine equal instailments, with
int until paid-eiaht per ceat per snrum inter.
est to be paid annually upon tho whole amount
of notes out standing and unpaid Notes to be
made payable to Auditor of the State. with spc-
cial mortgage on land sold. and personal securi,
ty in solido. for the payment OF principal ana
interest. II preferred purchasers may pay their
entire bid in cash. q. H.MCkNlGHT.
Parish Treuerer.
Colfax La, September 9, 1884.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-09-15

Now here is reduction OF sixty-two
and half million of dollars III the taxes
that the people have been called on to
contribute 70 the trusts and monOpolies
under the Mckinley law. Under all the
circumstances, we think this ia very
wholesome beginning for the Democrats
to make in the matter of tariff reform,
Decrease, aside from sugar, S62, 407973."
Secretary Carlisle estimates
that under this (tarif) bill the duty the
people will have TO pay on sugar will
amount to 3i3OoOO00. When this taken
from the above saving of So, 4o7973, we
will have a net saving OF duties, accord
ing to the Democratic figuring OF &c.
4O7 g73 or q cents per capita for 10000
600 WINFIELD Comrade.
Really, we must congratulate the
chap who wrote that on his fair
ness. 1t is true that where Bro.
Bailey's correspondent only ac-
knowledges that the people have
been saved dimes, he ought to
have said dollars, but we feel CRATE
full for the concession nevertheless.
AS the estimated reduction in the
tariff on wooden goods alone is put
at sl63, 100000, our readers may
readily perceive how ridiculously
small that ''27 cents per capita"
has been made by our neighbor.