The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-16

matches. The federal assembly has lust
adopted constitutional amendment pro-
vidfng that the gains derived from the
nry. But shall hall be 0 expended in the frst line
towards Improving the manufacture OF
as possible their selling price. United
States Consul German, ut Zurich. who has
ment. adds that the use Of yellow phos-
phorous in match making Is prohibited. be-
workmen and dangerous to the public.
The sale of matches IN retail way is
to prevent misuse OF the privilege The g gov.
eminent supplying the retail trade
New Patent once Rules.
WASHINGTON, April l5.--fatcnt Once
Rules 60, ls4 and Gs. which were issued on
Feb. ii last in consequence of the de-
cision Of the courts In the Berliner telephone
patent cases, went into effect to-day, all 3
though they will not affect the practice OF
the Office for six months yet. Heretofore
an applicant for patent whose claim was
rejected, could hold 1t in allegiance for two
years before altering his specifications or
appealing for a new hearing. in the mean-
while shutting out other patents. BY maxi
ing slight changes at the end OF the two
Of two more years. applications could be
kept pending for years. thus prolonging the
plation Of the law. In the Berlincr cases
the patent was in the office for about fifteen
years and was then hen granted to run for
action illegal The new rules require APP
plicatiors and appeals to be made within
claims that have been pending for five years
unless the applicant can show cause why
the case was not more rapidly prosecuted
AnnuaI Easter Egg Rolling.
WASHINGTON, April 15.-Owing to q
combination of untoward circumstances.
the absence of the Marine Band. bleak
day and turf damp from recent and fire.
quent showers. the annual childrens festi-
val known as the Easter egg rolling in
the White House grounds, to-day. not
as well attended as usual Nevertheless.
perhaps couple of thousand children
made up of all classes Of the population.
black and white, disported themselves on
picked and rolled eggs and made them.
The Presidents two children. Ruth and
Esther, came in from the country to wit
BsseiI rs and SM Mater uhl watched the other
children. from the south portico OF the
White House.
Sweden's Duties ON Brendstuffs.
WASHINGTON. April l5.-Sweden has
now joined the other countries OF Europe
in increasing duties on breadstuffs as Is
shown by a report to the State Depart
ment from United States Consul Beysen.
at Gothenberg. In spite of considerable
agitation by certain protectionists. he says
TIE duty on pork, paper and leather re-
are as follows: Bread. cents per kilo;
rye, wheat barley, Indian corn, peas and
ssoaf per 10 kos matt s other r
grains, 80 cent?; cement, JIG cents per l0O
kilos Ths duty on copper wire and elect elecsrio
81 cents FER kno. A drawback of Is cents
per kilo has been granted to the exporters
Carlisle May Speak IN Kentucky.
WASHINGTON, April Secretary Car
Isle said. to-day. that he would like very
much to take part in the campaign in Ken
lucky, and would certainly do so II his off,
cfal duties would permit When and where
he would speak, however, were details not
yet arranged. Mr.. Carlisle In his speeches
undoubtedly Will confine himself closely to /.
the day. Henry ,watterson. Of Louisville.
KY, had long interview with the Secre-
tary at the department to-day.
Carson Mint Shortage Is $75,540.75.
WASHINGTON. April 15.-Mr Preston.
Director of the Mint. has received from
Superintendent Mason. of the New York
assay ~~ice now at Carson City, Nov. a
report his investigation of the dafalca-
ton on tle ca Carson so City mint. He lnds q
tons Extending through several years. John
F. Jones. the assistant meIter and relner.
bond, anS other arrests will follow.
Mr.. c,eveland VIII Review 1t.
WASHINGTON, April ia delegation of
colored men called on the President this
AFTERNOON and asked him to review the
emancipation day parade tomorrow. Not
withstanding 1t being Cabinet meeting
day the President consented and will re-
view the parade from the north portion
of the White House.
Naval Cadets Appointed.
WASHINGTON. April 1.-THE following
Indianians have been appointed cadets at
the Naval Academy: p. j. Coyle, Peru; +.
L. Field, Evansville; Oscar schmidt. Indi-
Nelson (alternate). Covington.
Rascal with a Conscience.
WASHINGTON, April 15.-United States
Treasurer Morgan to-day received from
Canada a New York bill of exchange for
1856 to be placed to the credit OF the con-
science fund.
General Notes.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON. April 15.-G. w. CENTS
has been appointed postmaster at Linn
Grove, Adams county, vice o. E. Ander-
son. removed, and J. w. Bear at saluda.
Jefferson county, vice Mrs. l.. c. Talbot.
resigned.
AS result of examination held here last
week for retirement of officers of the rev.
enue cutter service the following named
officers have been placed on the retired list:
Capts T. w. Lay and NJ l.. Mexican,
Chief Engineers w. c. Wheeler and J. NJ.
Chase Second Lieut. Samuel Howard and
First Assistant Engineer James T. Keiher.
The cruiser Marblehead has arrived at
Beyrout, TO look after the safety of Amer
lean missionaries
PROBLEMS OF THE DAY.
Rev. George ID. Herroa ON the "Church
and the WorkfnEman."
SAN FRANCISCO, April l5.-Rev- George
d. Heron, professor or applied theology In
Iowa College. at Grinnela, Ia. made
sensational address on the topic OF the
Church and the Workingnan' in Central
Methodist Church, of this city. last even
ing. He said: 1.-THE great problem of our
day is the problem of society. This Is the