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He VIII Not Make Amd,x,,

To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal:
i see that my name has been connected
with an alleged spiritual seance that was
held near this place recently at which
II was claimed that the headless form of
Pearl Bryan. the murdered Greencastle
girl. appeared and conversed. Now, it is
too bad to spoil such nicely woven story.
the most of which certainly originated
from the fertile brain of some correspond
ent. AS to my being present at the al
legged seance, or making affidavit as to
the facts as published. these statements
are untrue / heard Bronnenberg. who is
a sort of crank" upon the subject of
spiritualism, dicuss the matter and, TAX
ing his story, wrote IL down and gave II
TO the Anderson Bulletin. My object in
giving Bronnenberg's story of the affair
was TO show the public what ridiculous
things the Spiritualists will tell and be-
lieve. but when the story went through
and magnified out OF all semblance Of
truth. To begin with, the alleged seance
was a private one, and no one was present
except the medium and her family. IL Is
presumed, and the most sensible view
taken OF this wonderful phenomenon is
that either the Bronnenbergs had read so
much about the murder and so completely
absorbed were they with the details pub
lished daily that while in the dark circle
their imaginations evolved this wonderful.
picture, or the relator OF this incident had
a wonderful dream. Just how a body
without a head could materialize and talk
Is past all human conception. Common
sense and reason should convince one OF
the impossibility Of such conversation
from the headless body OF poor Pearl
place the utmost confidence in the story
while unbelievers boot at the idea OF such
Stiffness At most. IL Is but a cheap sensa-
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DEEDS OF ARMENIANS
TURKISH ACCOUNTS OF OUTRAGES
BY "CHRIsTIAN DOGS"
Many villages Alleged to Have Been
Burned and Mussulmans Massacred
Letter from Minister Terrell.

WASHINGTON, Feb, A-The Turkish le-
cation has received from the Sultan copy
of the very exhaustive report OF the uprisings
in Turkey, made after investigation by the
special commissioners of the Sultan. Numer-
Gus outbreaks wire included in the investi-
CATION, but the report indicates that each of
these, without exception, were due TO sedi-
tious plots by Armenians, who thus melted
the violent disapproval Of the Turks. Ex-
tensive outrages and massacres are alleged
to have been committed by Armenians in
certain districts of Turkey The report says:
1.-The following is list of the villages
which were burned by the insurgents in the
districts of Zeitoun and Anderin and in the
commune of Yendge-Kalaa: Bechan, 81
houses G9rtel bouss Is houses houses Ggrtsh
80 houses; Guechourxa, 81 houses; Nous
sal, 80 houses Harissan, 40 houses, and
. ficias who were charged by the mudir of the
commune of Gueunsoun TO investigate the
much to- be- regretted Tehoukour-k issar Incl
dent have stated in their report that there
women and children, of whom they gave the
names, and in the impossibility of obtaining
any reliable information concerning the
Whereabouts of certain others, it is still
doubtful as to whether they are living or not.
These officials testify that they saw. in a
neighborinS ravine, twenty or more corpses
of beheaded Musulmans dangling from the
same rope. large number of pregnant
women were massacred and a number or lit
tie babies and children were hurled In the
ar and spiked in falling on the point of a
dagger. These atrocities, the occupation of
Zeitoun by the insurgents, the piiage and
burning of the administrative palace at An
deren and of the neighboring villages, as
we'll as the many murders committed-all
went greatly to augment the audac:ty of the
Qured the habit of constantly causing brawls
to arise in various parts Of the city, and of
firing without reason from their windows"
of Armenans have expressed the desire to
embrace IslamisE but they not be-
leved to be sincere. they have been repulsed
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MOB LAW IN SOUTH DAKOTA.
Newspaper Outfit Paid for and Then
Publicly Burned.

MITCHELL, s. d.. Feb. 24.-The entire
outfit of the Mitchell Wallpaper. press
and type and other paraphernalia-was
this morning taken into the street and pub
licly burned by orderly and well-be-
haved body of business men. The editor OF
the paper. Robert Mcbride. has for long
time been attacking various public institu-
tions and prominent people. notably the
late John d. Lawler, president of the First
National Bank. Several years ago Nc
Bride married Mr.. LAWYERS sster-in-law,
the wealthy daughter of General Sturgis,
u. 8. A. After few years Mrs. Mcbride
secured divorce, and Mcbride then began
his attacks on the business and personal
character of Mr.. Lawler. Much indigna-
ton was aroused. and Saturday night citi-
zens met Mcbride and omered to buy out
his plant If he would go elsewhere. He
agreed, but later decided 10 withdraw from
the bargain. The citizens thereupon APP
pointed one of their number to act as
agent for Mcbride. The agent was paid
the money agreed on and the citizens took
the property out and destroyed it, as stat
ed. The committee is now looking for Nc
Bride to suggest that he remove elsewhere
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French Universities and High Schools
Open to Our Students.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-The recent ac-
ton Of the French government in opening
the French universities and high schools
to American students is regarded by public
educators in this country as a matter of
great interest to all American institutions
of learning and to those interested in
higher education. The decree which has
just been issued by the Conseil Superieur
de INSTRUCTION Publique practically re-
moves the restrictions on the admission of
foreign students to the French universities
and gives them status substantially SIM
liar TO that already accorded by the Ger
man universities
This concession by the French authori-
by Prof. II. j. Furber. of Chicago, who
in May last addressed the Ministry of
Public instruction memorial calling at
tention to the immense disparity in the
number of American students at the
French universities as compared with
those engaged in postgraduate work in
Germany, and suggesting In general way
certain notifications I'm the French regu-
lations which would have a tendency to
secure to France n fair share OF American
students DESTROYS of completing their stu
dies in Europe. AS a result of representa-
lions that were made the ~onseil SUPERIOR
de fInstruction Publique voted a decree
introducing into the French faculties of
science all the best features OF the Ger
man system. A student will hereafter be
admitted TO these faculties on an American
bachelors degree, and will be permitted to
choose his studies. After pursuing any
scientific course for a year he can If he
wishes, apply for an examination in this
branch, and. II successful, obtain GER
tifcate d'etude. Three such certificates will
entitle him to a license des science and he
will then be eligible to the French doctor
ate on the presentation OF a satisfactory
thesis. He can migrate, ii he wishes.
from one university TO another. studying
at the same time whatever other subjects
he may choose. and he has the privilege
or en- bloc.
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PTTIFUL STORY OF SUFFERING.
Letter from the Wife of an Armen ian
Pastor I'm Marash.

BOSTON, Feb. 24.-The following is the
translation of a letter from the wife of an
Armenian pastor in Marash, Central Tur-
key 1t is addressed by her TO Christians
in America" Describing the attack at
Marash the writer says: Our merciless
assailants. the morning of that fatal
day, came upon like wild beasts. In
the place Of the good morning of friendly
lips we heard the shots of guns and revolv-
ers Their how DO you do this morning
was the dread sound of axes breaking in
the doors. They battered open our boxes
and closets and took away or destroyed
everything we had in the world. fire
could not have made a cleaner sweep. We
saved our lives by fleeing to the house of
a Moslem neiShbor. but at evening he drove
us out into the street and many were slain
in the street by bullet, knife, ak.
Several OF oar friends were stabbed to death
and cut to pieces; some were slain with
one blow of the AK On the head; some had
their threats CIR as i. they had been sheep
in the butcher lands. My beloved brother
was shot with TWO bullets through the body
husband was seized by a soldier. Look at
me. you dog said the murderer. Here is
your portion and with the word he tired
a bullet from his revolver into the poor
fellows breast The victim fell Dead but
to this day we have not been able TO find
his body amid the burned fragments OF his
mouse. Our homes locked ike the uenS OF
wild beasts, for the fragments of dead
bodies lay everywhere.
MY husband had to flee and ,eave me
and the children" she says. For seven
days we saw nothing OF him, and we near.y
died of hunger and cold. There were not
friends to those doors / could go and beg
my bread Not neighbor remained to
whom / could appeal. Where could l get
food for my little ones? Where clothing
Where bed to keep them from the cc.d?
was as one driven crazy. Would to God
the sun had never risen on that day. Would
that this year covered with hood of tie
innocent ones had never come into the
number of years. For weeks We lay IN the
chopped straw of a stable, with neither bed
nor bedding. Just at present we are cover
ing our little ones at night with some rags
of old carpet The earth seemed turned
into iron that il did not open and swallow
US. / can write no more" concludes the
afflicted woman. Il lift up the hands or
my little ones TO you so far away in an
appeal that you will send US the speedy
deliverance that alone can Keep US from
pariSbinQ utterly
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Forty Armenian Martyrs.

CLEVELAND. o.. Feb. PA letter from
prominent Armenian Of Shepick, near
Harpoot, Turkey, to missionary's son in
this city gives an account of the plunderiniy
and massacre at Shepick. on Dec. 1. The
letter tells how, after four hundred Kurds
had demanded and received tribute. they
plundered and burned the houses. The
writer continues: AT nightfall of the eigath
day they came to where We were gathered
or the bank of the stream, and, with laa-
terms, picked out forty-five young men.
saying the government wanted them.
Knowing what would befall them, the
young men asked for an hours grace, then
prayed and sang and bade their parents
farewell They were taken TO a desolata
place half hour distant and ordered 70
change their religion. One and all re-
fused. The kurds and Turks then massa-
cred forty of them, five making their es-
cape in the darkness ard hitting in cave
for twelve days. ny son Samuel was che
of the five. but my younges- son, twenty
two years old, WIS killed. We have no
food, no houses. III JedclGthins. -Alre2 dy
ten have died of cold, hunger and sickness"
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ONLY SEVEN DUCKS.
President Cleveland and His Party
Had Poor Luck Shooting.

WASHINGTON. Feb. A.-Presdent Cieve-
land and his guests. who spent the day at
Quantico. Va, duck shooting. returned TO
Washington at 10 o'clock tonight. The
party had very poor luck in their days
sport. owing TO the moving ice in the river.
and they brought back but seven ducks.
Those who accompanied the President were
Encouragement Harmon. Colonel Wright
Rivers. OF the army. DIR. O'Reilly and Light
house Inspector Lamberton.
The tender Maple. with the party on
board. arrived Off Quantico about 800
O'Clock this morning and at once proceeded
down the river and anchored at o'clock in
front OF the small station OF the Richmond,
Fredericksburg x Potomac railroad known
as Wide Water. The water Is very wide al
that point. and the little station is situated
I'm cove. which makes IL the best place for
the steamer 10 anchor The party went
down on the invitation OF Colonel Withers
Waiter 10 enjoy the shooting from his
blinds. The Colonel and one OF his guests.
Colonel Wright Rivers. OF the United States
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LETTER FROM TERRELL.
He Sympathizes with the UnfOrtu-
naten Now PerishinE i'm Armenia.

CHICAGO, Feb 4-In answer to a reso-
luton adopted a month ago, and Forwarded
to United States Minister Terrell at Con-
stantinople, thanking him for the action he
had taken toward relieving ne prosecuted
Armenians, and requesting that more Wig
orous action be taken by this government
Rev. Eli Corwin, president OF the Congrega-
tional Ministers Union, has received the
following letter from Minister Terrell. under
date OF Feb. l.:
Sir have received two communications
tional Minister'S Union. and addressed 10
me from Chicago ON the 18th ult Permit
me 10 thank you for the complimentary
terms in which you refer to my official ac-
ton, which mas been in accordance with in
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Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON. Feb 2i-Harry c.
Adams. of indianapolis, is here to his
two daughters, who are attending school
here.
The Senate to-day confirmed the follow
ing nominations: William Woodland Bald
win, of New York, to be Third Assistant
Secretary Of State of the United States;
William G. Rice. of New York. and John
b. Harlow, OF Missouri, TO be civil-service
commissioners.
Mr. Brewster of New York introduced a
bill to place duty of 80 per cent. ad valo-
rem upon silver bullion, iron ores and sweep
ings; also, upon silver bars and ingots, and
articles and wares composed wholly or in
part of silver, whether manufactured or
partly manufactured.
Mr.. Johnson, of California, introduced
bill to-day directing the committee on ways
and means to investigate japanese manu-
facturers, and export and import trade,
and the effect their future development wiN
have upon the commerce of the United
States.
Senator Caffery to-day gave notice of an
amendment which he proposes to offer to
the tariff bill providing for an ad valorem
duty OF so per cent. on all sugars ,mDort
ed, and adding one-eight of a cent per
pound on al sugars imported from coun-
tries paying an export bounty.
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structions from the Department OF state.
Whether, in view Of the long-established
foreign policy of the United States. which
has avoided complications with the internal
administration OF foreign governments, our
government should interpose to stop the in
humanities in Turkey, you will not expect
from me an opinion. That established pol
icy has prompted our marvellous growth. IL
is worthy of consideration whether de-
parture from II now might not in the end
result in more misery to The human race
than that which now affiicts Asiasic Tur-
key. AS man / sympathize with the UNI
fortunates now perishing; as representa-
tive of the United States my duties are Pc
stricted to the protection of the lives and
interests Of cur own citizens"
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In behalf of the Persecuted.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Ex-senator Cullom
to-day presented a number of petitions ask
ing Congress to proceed at once to call a
conference of the European powers for
the purpose of securing concerted ac-
ton in rescuing the Armenians from
their perilou5 position and pledging the sup
port OF the United States to any power
which will undertake this work, or, in case
European cooperation appears 10 be i'm
possible. that our representatives be au-
thorized to request permission for this gov
eminent ito put an end to these unmiti-
gased and almost unparalleled horrors"
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24-Colonel Ivan n.
Walker. commander-in-chief Of the G. A
r., arrived here this afternoon to inspect
the Department of the Potomac at its an
nual encampment. dinner was rendered
him this evening.
An Associated Press dispatch says: The
annual encampment Of the Department OF
the Potomac. G. A. r.. took place to-day
and tonight. A banquet was given at the
Ebbitt House. Gen. Ivan N Walker. COM
mander-in-chief of the Grand Army, was
the guest of honor, and he responded to tie
toast. The G.. A. r." Others who re-
sponded to toasts were Representative
Burtoc, Missouri. "Our Country" Repre-
sentative Hull, Iowa, THE Volunteer Sol
diers and Sailors" and Gen. s. s. Burdett.
Our Loyal Women of the War. Messrs-
John W. Hewlett and john McElroy were
nominated for the office Of department COM
mander but the election will not be held
until Wednesday. The Women's Relief
Corps Of the District also met to-day.
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Lulu, Smiths Latest Denied.

CINCINNATI. Feb. A--The latest story
reported to have been told by May Smith
to the effect that sister of Pearl Bryan
knew of the purpose of her visit to this city,
has, as the following telegram, signed by
Mrs Mary b. Stanley, Pearl Bryan's sister,
and by her parents Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Bry-
an, attests, no foundations:
''Greencastle Ind, Feb. g.
There is no truth whatever in this state
ment OF May Smith 1t is false from start
TO finish. MRS. MARY b. STANLEY.
MRS. A. s. BRYAN
"a s BRYAN"
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Wont strike the Earth.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. Feb. 2i.-Observa-
tions at the Yale University observatory
show that the comet discovered by Profess
sor Perrine is coming In the direction Of
the earth. but at an angle to the elliptic
which will bring II far above the earth.
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ton. and calculated to boom spiritualism
or advertise the wonderful phenomenon
abroad. No. indeed. Justice of the Peace
Makepeace will make no affidavit as to the
authenticity of such an unreasonable
thing. Pearl Bryan's spirit should be per-
mitted to rest in peace.
S. III. MAKEPEACE,
Justice of the Peace.
Chesterfield Ind Feb "a.
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Naval Appropriation Bill.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2-The House
naval affairs committee was engaged
fer several hours to-day in working on the
naval appropriation bill. The members de-
clined to give out anything for publication.
1t Is stated that the numbers of new battle
ships and torpedo boats TO be recommended
has not yet been settled. At the last meet
ing of the committee a strong sentiment de-
yeloped in favor of authorizing a greater
number of battle ships than was asked for
by Secretary Herbert in his annual report.
The disposition among the members OF the
House may. however, have its effect on the
their recommendations as to new ships with
in a smaller limit than would otherwise be
ia case
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army, went on board the Presidents boat
not long after the anchor was dropped. Ar
engagements Were soon completed, and by
daylight the President and his friends were
In the blinds The decoys were at once set
and two men stationed on shore with
small boat 10 pick the ducks up as they
We're brought down, but their services were
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c. f. r. WAPPENHANS,
local Forecast Official
FORECAST FOR THREE STATES.

FORECAST FOR THREE STATES.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2-For Ohio-Fair;
colder in northern and eastern portions;
northerly winds. becoming variable
For Indana-Fair; northerly winds be-
coming variable.
For Illinois-Far; warmer in central and
northern portions; winds becoming south
,r1xy
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Movements of War Ships.

WASHINGTON, Feb 24.-The Boston
sailed from Honolulu for Yokohama on the
7th inst. The Cincinnati has arrived at Fort
Monroe and the Concord at Kobe, Japan.
The Indiana has gone TO sea from Newport
News, with the inspection board, to test her
great guns.
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To Zhe Editor Of the Indianapolis Journal:
Most certainly ha re not the least desire
to add in any way to the dark shadows
which hang over all here at Greencastle. but
your correspondent who reported certain res
olutions of one OF our churches. in this morn
ing's paper. needs correction. No doubt
many people. outside Of Greencastle. as they
read that report and saw the statement
that DR.. Edwin Post Is connected with that
church. wondered at the singing out of these
afflicted ones. / simply desire TO say that
DIR. Post and wife and Mrs. Jackson are
honored and loved members OF Locust-street
NJ. f. Church, and have been and now
receiving in quiet emphatic. loving way.
all the sympathy possible TO express.
LEWIS d. MOORE,
Pastor Locust-street VI. L. Church.
Greencastle, Ind, Feb. "a
Crhe error mentioned was due TO the fact
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CThe error mentioned was due TO the fact
that the report was not written by our regu-
lar Greencastle correspondent.-Ed)
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FAIR WEATHER TO-DAY.
Predictions and observations Of the
Local Weather Bureau.

Forecasts for Indianapolis and vicinity
for the twenty-four hours ending IL p. m.
Feb. 25-Fair weather on Tuesday and
Tuesday night.
General Conditions = High barometric
pressure continued except in British Column
bia and New England. The temperature
rose west of the Mississippi and fell east
Fair weather prevails except near the lakes,
where light snow is falling, and rain near
the gulf coast.
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A slight Cold.

II neglected often attacks the lungs Browns Bron-
chial Troehes give surs and immediate relief Sold
oaly In boxe. Price - cents.
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TURPIE SPOKE FOR IT
AND THE SENATE PASSED THE BILL
To PENSION MRS. GRESHAM.

Galleries Crowded To Hear Mr.. Nor
gnn,. speech on Rights Of Cubnns
md Atrocities OF Spaniards.
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Yesterdays Temperatures.

The following table of temperatures Is
furnished by the Uaited States Weather
Bureau:
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Mondays Local observations.

Bar. Tier r. II. Wind. Weather. Pre-
Up. m..SO.n IS Is invest Clear. 90 90
Maximum temperature. 40; minimum tenn
perature, 49,
Following is a comparative statement OF
the temperature and precipitation, Feb. "a:
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Chesterfield. Ind, Feb. "a.
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