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a great mistake will be made if it is attempted to conduct the campaign upon prohibition grounds, pure and simple; namely, by changing the constitution of the State and forbidding the manufacture and sale oE liquor wholly. There is no public sentiment that will justify such legislation, and if there were, there is no public sentiment ttiat will pxact it afterward. All such legislation amounts to simply nothing. The public sentiment now is unable to turn the wheels of the little manufacture that we have, and as a remedy for that non-performance, it is proposed to build a factory forty times larger—without increasing the stream or the wheel. •‘But it is no doubt trtie that separate organizations in the-interest of prohibition as against the two great parties result in strengthening the Democratic party; and I think the prohibition policy in the present state oi public sentiment will have very little effect in restraining the abuse of liquor and a great deal of effect in increasing the Democratic party. * * * "As for the work of the Republican party in the future, I presume that the principal is-ues will rest upon economical and industrial questions—those pertaining to labor, taxation, tariff and finances. How soon these will be formulated into party platforms 1 do not know, but I have seen no evidence whatever as yet that by either party there is a proper appreciation of the exigencies of the hour. For myself, I am, and with increasing conviction, a free trader. Still, I think the Republican party will probably win in the next election, and that, too, very largely upon grounds which in my opinion are fictitious and mischievous. 1 think tiie Liepublican party will win, because I see no disposition, no courage, in fact, on the part of the Democratic party to suffer for the sake of a principle. The great tenets of the Democratic party are held just as strongly by the Republican party as by them. Ido not see that in any single respect they advance, or that they dare to advance. I cannot see anything in Democratic statements that are more than this, namely: ‘The other fellows have been at the crib long enough. They must get out of the way now and give us fellows a chance.’ 1 do not know of a single advance that they .have made or that they propose to make. * * * "In a general way I think the outlook for Republican success next year is very promising indeed. The factions appear to have yielded to each other, so that unity of action is almost assured. I think it is settled in New York, at least, that Republicans will not stand any policy tiiat punishes a man for a just and proper administration. See what followed the course pursued against Cornell, who had, as a Governor, administered the affairs of the State in the interests of the State and not in the interests of party alone. The party managers determined that he should be whipped on that account; and tile consequence was that the people, and the Republicans themselves, arose in their disgust and threw such a vote and administered such a rebuke that I do not not think it will ever be tried again. .That action created a landmark in the history of politics. In the light of recent events I have no question that if we get the right man New York will be found again in the line working with the Republican party. p,t if they are unfortunate in, their Candida*.., I have some doubts as to whether they will carry tiie State. Who that rigo-t mail is I presume they will recognize when the time comes; but who he is I do not know. I oniy wish I did.”

BEN. BUTLER. Hr Is By No Means a Crushed Statesman—His Stiruitth for 188-4. Interview with lion. Charles Foster. “What is your opinion in regard to Ben. Butler? Do you regard him as out of the way—silenced, as it were?" “Silenced? No. indeed. It is mv candid belief that Ben. Butter is the most dangerous man that stands between the Republican party and success in the presidential campaign next year. Massachusetts was so solidly Republican that the Democrats feltgood if they secured one or two Congressmen. So strong was it that the Republicans did not deem it of much importance whether they voted or not Ben. Butler has gone to work, and by the liberal use of money and trickery secured the support of every labor organization in tiie State, trades’ unions and Greenbackers. until he made himself a power anti was elected Governor. On last Tuesday he polled the largest vote that was ever before nolled for Governor, and, under ordinary circumstances, would- have been elected; Hot the people became aroused, and saw the drill of the current —recognized the fact that it tended toward a departure from that which constituted good government and safety. It will be found that the better element of the Democratic, party will not support him. No! He will not down. A man of Ben. Butler’s knowledge of men, and hi3 demagoguery, backed up by money and bis bold and daring manner, bring him recruits from the lowest strata of society; and while he wills to he a thorn be will be a troublesome one to both parties. He now has presidential aspirations, and with his indomitable will and recklessness, if I mistake not, he will organize bis forces in every State in the Union, and enter the next national Democratic convention with such a force at baud as to render his nomination very probable. He has the rag tag of society to aid him, and deserters from every political organization at bis back. He would be very strong in the South, and he knows it. He was the first to declare slaves contraband of war and make them free. I had never fully appreciated the dangerous character of Butler until recently.” POLITICAL NOTES. McDonald and Hewitt Suggested as the Democratic Entries, Kw York Times. It is significant that the Democrats of Indiana, who regard their State and New York as the keys to the situation next year, are beginning to discuss the prospects of a ticket made up of Senator McDonald and Congressman Hewitt, thus showing their appreciation of the kind of availability which will be necessary to their party in this State. Whatever other qualities such a ticket would have, no one can say that it would be top-heavy. On the contrary, its weight would be much dhe greater in the second place. Mr. Hewitt is a far more able man than Mr. McDonald. In personal gifts, in breadth of view, in knowledge of affairs, in his standard generally of political conduct, there is no comparison between them. Mr. Hewitt has some of the mo*tessential qualities of astatesman, and has given conspicuous evidence of them. Mr. McDonald can hardly be said to have any. it is true that at one time he made a show of conviction in regard to the tariff, but the influence of a possible presidential nomination has so diluted and confused his opinions on this subject that they are no longer of any value. President-Makers in the Departments. Washington, Xov. 13.—While the government clerk.appears to have secured a tenure of office through the civil-service law he is by no means wanting in interest when it tomes to national politics. Some of the •clerks have recently been canvassing the departments to ascertain presidential favorites. 'ln the Treasury a ticket of Arthur and Linicoln was the favorite, with Grant and Linf, oln a good second. Edmunds and Gresham tied in the Postoffice Department, with (Arthur and Ingalls, Blaine and Ingalls, (Blaine and Lincoln pretty well bunched Jn tthe rear. In the Interior Department Arthur

and Lincoln appear to be the favorites, while Grant and Lincoln naturally lead in the war offices. Celebrating in Virginia. Lynchbubo, Nov. 13.—Last night the greatest demonstration ever witnessed at Lynchburg was held in celebration of the defeat of Mahone. The whole city was ablaze. Resolutions were passed guaranteeing the negroes full justice before the law in all matters, and regretting the partisan reports of the Danville riot, claiming they were injurious to the State, tiie invention of Mahone to excuse his overwhelming defeat. OBITUARY. Death of Dr. J. Marion Slim, the WidelyKnown Surgeon, New YArk, Nov. 13.—Dr. J. Marion Sims, a physician well-known in this country and Europe, died this morning of heart disease. He attended a patient last evening and retired. apparently, in his usual health. Early this morning he conversed with his wife, and shortly after she observed something wrong and summoned their son, also a physcian. An examination showed that tlie doctor was dead. Dr. Sims intended sailing on Saturday for Europe. lie settled in New York in 1853, and wa3 instrumental, with others, in establishing the Women’s Hospital for the treatment of diseases peculiar to women. In 1861 he went to Europe, - where he performed several surgical operations by invitation, receiving decorations from the French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Belgian governments. He visited Europe again in 1801. and in 1870 he organized in Paris the Anglo American ambulance corps. He treated the members of several royal families of Europe during his stay there! his time being divided between Paris and New York. He was a member of many learned societies in both countries, and elected president of the American association in 1876. Dr. Sims was a prolific contributor to medical literature. He had recently purchased a residence in Washington, intending after next winter to make that his home. Victoria Ferdinand Barrott. Paris, Nov. 15.—Victorin Ferdinand Barrott is dead, aged seventy-seven. Louis Napoleon made him his secretary, when elected President, and in 1849-50 he acted as one of the ministers. Afterwards he was appointed embassador at Turin, where he remained until the coup d’etat which inaugurated tne second empire. Under the new regime he was successively appointed a councilor of state and a senator, but did not take a promnent part in either capacity. M. Barrott was a commander of the Legion of Honor and appointed Grand Referendary of the French Senate in January, 1867. Admiral Creighton. Morristown, N. J., Nov. 13.—Admiral .T. B. Creighton, of the United States navy, residing here for the past two years, died today of heart trouble. He leaves a wife, two daughters and a son.

William Blake. New York, Nov. 13.—William Blake, a merchant, died of pneumonia, aged seventyfive. He was well known in the country, especially iti the woolen goods trade. A DAY’S MISHAPS. The Cause of the Disaster at the Capitol Building in Madison. Madison, Wis., Nov. 13. —The committee of expert builders and architects appointed to consider the causes for the collapse of the new capitol building find nothing defective in the plans, but do find serious latent defects in tiie iron work which sustained the roof of the south extension of the building. -Some of tflPe supporting columns had internal flaws which rendered them worthless. The report will tend to exculpate the architects and contractors. The flaws in the iron were not visible, and were only revealed when the columns were broken. Three Cars Over an Eroankment. Rochester. N. Y., Nov. 13. —At half past 7 o’clock this morning a West Shore railway construction train was thrown from the track, and three box-cars loaded with workmen went down an embankment. All the workmen are reported more or less hurt and several had legs and arms broken and skulls fractured. One man wrs horribly mutilated and is still under the wreck. Tbe wounded were taken to Savannah. Tbe cause of the accident was a broken journal. Thirty men in all were injured. The embankment was thirty feet high. Blown tu Atoms. Nf.w Orleans, Nov. 13. —The boiler of George Pondley’s sugar house at Bayou Bouffexploded, killing the chief engineer, assistant engineer and colored fireman. The victims were blown to atoms. Joe Tazende, the chief engineer, was well known here. He married a Miss Valletta two weeks ago. The loss to tbe owner of the house will be heavy from delay. Two Persons Killed by a Train. Cedar Rapids, la., Nov. 13. —This afternoon a wagon containing a farmer named John Carrie, Mrs. Carrie and Milton Holmes was struck by a Northwestern train, two miles east of here. Mrs. Carrie and Holmes were killed. John Carrie had his leg broken and was otherwise hurt Died from Injuries Received. Charleston, 8. C., Nov. 13. —Mary Wolf, the factory girl who leaped from the building on Monday, died. Tbe remains of Laura Green and Mrs. Abigail Guy, have been recovered. Susan Bond and Maggie Quinlisk, who jumped from the building, are in a critical condition. Crushed by a Falling: Wall. Richmond, Va., Nov. 13.—During the demolition of an old brick residence, the wall fell, crushing three colored laborers. One, William Talafarre, aged ninety, was tatally injured. Fast Freight Line. Consolidated. Chicago, Nov. 13. —The Erie & North Shore Dispatch and the Commercial Express fast-freight lines have consolidated under the name of the latter. The Erie & North Shore ran over'the Grand Trunk and Canada Southern. The latter drops out, and the consolidated line runs only over the Grand Trunk. ________ Protecting the Frontier. San Antonio, Tex., Nov. 13. —Colonel Valdez and Lieut. Ord, of the Mexican army, are here, it is understood to meet General Mackenzie, department commander, and effect a recmrocal protection of the frontier by the troops of the two governments against the Indians and organized marauders. Steamship Arrivals. New York, Nov. 13. —Arrived: Eurnessia, from Liverpool. London, Nov. 13. —Arrived. Hankow, from San Francisco; Somerset, from Montreal; Alaska, Oder, State of Pennsylvania, Westphalia, Circassia, from New York, Hop Bitters cures and gives good digestion rich blood uud healthy action of all the organs

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1883.

STATE NEWS AND COS3IP. Losses from Fires in the Vicinity of Wabash and Muneio. Carpenter Leave. Lincoln, 111 , for the West on a Business Trip--A Young Man’s Predicament. INDIANA. Destructive Fires on a Farm, and in a Town Near Wabash. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Wabash, Nov. 13.—The farm residence of William Copeland, seven miles east of this city, was burned this morning. Most of the household goods were saved. Loss, SBOO. At Xenia, a few miles south of this place, a strong gale was blowing, when the residence of H. Herrick caught fire from a defective Hue, and was consumed, together with the house of William Covert, adjoining. Two barns were also consumed. The loss i3 estimated at $3,000; insurance, S4OO. Burning Barns. sercinl to the Indianapolis Journal. Muncie, Nov. 13 —About 7 o’clock last evening, fire consumed the large barn of Michael Smell, two and a half miles northeast of this city, together with a large amount of hay, corn, fouruead of horses and farming implements. The fire was undoubtedly incendiary, as the farm hands upon leaving the barn saw a strange man about the premises. But a few moments intervened between the time of seeing him and the time in which the barn wa3 completely enveloped in flames. Loss, $1,200; insurance, S7OO. At a recent session of the county commissioners a reward of SSOO was offered for any information leading to the conviction of any party or parties implicated in the burning of barns in this county within the past three months. Young Nelson Arrested. Special to tiie Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute, Nov. 13.—The wife of Tim Riordan, United States gauger here, fell down stairs at Knightsville to-night and received injuries which will probably prove fatal. A dispatch was received to-night from Detective Vandever that Jasper Nelson, son of the Anderson woman whose body was found across the river from here, had been arrested, and his mother’s trunk found in his possession. The arrest was made a t Cape Gir<*rdean, Mo. He is expected here at 2 a. m.

Patriarch Drill at Noblesvilie. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Noblesvili, R, Nov. 13.—The uniform Patriarchs, of Star Encampment, No. 84, of Anderson (20 in line), accompanied by their band, gave an exhibition drill on our public square this evening. They made a fine appearance, and too much credit cannot be given to their commander. Dr. H. E. Jones. Star Encampment are the guests of George Brown Encampment, No. 44, of this place, who tender them a banquet to-night at the Wainwright House. Found Dead. Special to tbs Indianapolis Journal. Noulesvillb, Nov. 13.—Charles Gunyon, one of our oldest citizens, was found dead in the Wabash freight depot this morning. The coroner’s inquest developed that hi3 death occurred from fibrinous heart clot of the right ventricle.. It is supposed that Mr. Gunyon, whose business calls him about the depot, stepped into the building last evening and died instantly, as he was not seen after. Stiftpenaion of a Newspaper. Special to tbe Indianapolis Journal. Danville, Nov. 13.—The Hendricks County Union has suspended. The subscription books and good will have been purchased by the Hendricks County Republican, Messrs. Crabb & Parker, proprietors. The Union will be published for some time at least by the Republican Company. Fire at Elizabethtown. Special to the Indianapolis Journal Columbus, Nov. 13.—A tire at Elizabethtown, last night, destroyed the drug store of E. P. Wills and office of Dr. Thomson, causing a loss of about $5,000, nearly covered by insurance. It is beliered that the store was robbed and afterward fired. Iu the Insane Asylum. Special to the Indianapolis JournaL Fort Waynk, Nov. 13.—George Trenaro, a leading architect of Fort Wayne, was today conveyed to the Insane Asylum. The cause is saiu to be from a sunstroke received several years ago. Organizing a Cotton-Mill Colnpauy. Special to the Indianapolis journal. Madison, Oct. 13.—A cotton-mill company has been organized, and $50,000 of the required SIOO,OOO has been subscribed. Burned to Death. Evansville, Nov. 13.—A colored boy two years old, son of Ella A. Dixon, was burned to death this morning. His clothiug took fire from a stove. Minor Notes. Citizens of Lafayette are taking stena to retain, If possible, tbe L. E. AW. railway ufliccsiu that place. 0 M. W. Benwrnan, a brakeinan on tbe Panhandle, was seriously Injured while coupling cars at Union City. It Is rumored that Nelling. the murdererof Ada Adkinson, will retract Ills cunfsstdou and put in a plea of “not guilty.’' Mrs T. J. Tnley died at Lngansport, and her remains were taken to Edinburg ou Monday. Bbe was the daughter of Dr. Rush, of Edinburg. 8. 8. Early, of Terre Haute, has been requested bv Bishop Knickerbocker to prepare a design for a seal for the Episcopal Churoh for the State of Indiana. The Warsaw Times says: On Friday last William Ricketts nnd James M, Riley were engaged in nasking corn on a farm Ricketts had rented to Riley, iu Seward township, lu this county. At about 3 o’clock in the afternoon of that day the wife of Riekettsoaina out to tile place where the two were at work, with two pieces of pie on two different piates. One of these she gave to her husband and tbe other to Mr. Riley. The husband ate his piece with no apparent ill-eftVets, but Mr. Rilev complained that the piece assigned to him tasted bitter. Mrs, Ricketts Insisted that it was pencil pie, nnd the same which her husband was eating. Riley still insisted that it was very bitter, and soon afterward was taken severely ill, with all the symptoms of poisoning. He was taken by a passing farmer to his home, where an emetio was administered and the man relieved from his suffering. Ricketts and his wife were arrested and lodged in jail, ILLINOIS. Carpenter, the Alleged Murderer of Zurs Burns, Ones to Kansas City. Joliet, Nov. 13.—A sensation was caused on the streets here over the news that O. A. Carpenter, the alleged murderer of Zora Burns, had got off the Minneapolis train to

await the Kansas City express bound west. A large crowd gathered at tiie depot to get a glimpse of the notorious man, who had evidently taken this method of escapingobservation. He was non-communicative, and would not converse, more than to say that he was going to Kansas City with his family, The curious glances of the staring crowd made him nervous and crabbed, arid he paced the waiting-room floor with downcast eyes, pulling at his weil-dressed beard and glancing anxiously every now and then at his watch. His face was pale and devoid of expression, and he seemed to hate the sight of everything. It is the general belief tiiat he is looking up Mason, who wanted the S3OO for marrying Zora. A Mock Marriage. Quincy, Nov. 13.—A sensation has been created by the mock marriage of A. J. Lesen, who is the only son of Isaac Lesen, president of the Ricker National Bank and a wholesale dry goods merchant. The marriage occurred in Burlington, and was performed by a fictitious justice of the pence; but the young woman acted in good faith. Younz Lesen is a traveling salesman for his father's house. Tne woman has been employed in a millinery store. She is a duugnter of R. J. Strand. The elder Lesen says he will look up her record, and if she is'of good character, his son shall have the ceremony performed according to the Jewish rites. Additional interest is added to the affair by the fact that Lesen is a Jew and she a Gentile. Her father contemplates arresting the bridegroom. Removing Manufactories. Joliet, Nov. 13.—The announcement is made here that all manufacturers of barbwire in this city will shortly remove their manufactories to Missouri, and other western points within the jurisdiction of Judge Treat, whose recent decision, in St. Louis, declaring the Washburn patents invalid, will protect all manufacturers there from interference and the payment of royalty. This will result in throwing out between 600 and 1,000 workmen. Senator Cnllom 111. Springfield, 111., Nov. 13. —Senator Cullom has been confined to his room for the week past by a sharp attack of fever. It left him very much prostrated. It is now thought that he is convalescent. Brief Mention. The term of Theresa Sturla in the Joliet penitentiary will expire in December. The construction committee of Will county favors the old site at Joliet for anew courthouse. A tramp at Nnkomis attempted tn shoot D. Hovey, depot master, because the tatter refused to allow the former to sleep in the depot building. The butter and cheese factory at Millington seems to be fated. The last firm In the business closed their affairs a few weeks ago, and tlio factory is now idle. A fotmeen-year-old bride of six months mvs-te-tously disappeared from Tolono, and nothing oan he learned of her whereabouts. The woman Is Mrs, Lewis Matzke, who had several admirers among the men of that place. There ia something phenomenal in the apple orop of Livingston county this year. It is a prairie county, haying only about 6 per cent, of timber land and having more than the average of wet laud, yet they are shipping apples from there by the thousand barrels, sending them to all points of the West. The Methodist Episcopal Church that was built twenty-seven years ago about one mile south of where Bberidan now is, and which was moved into the village the first year after the railroad was built through and the town started, has been sold, and the society which has had an existence of forty years or more oeases to exist. Arrests have been made of three men and a boy at Quincy, suspected of connection with the robbery on a C.. B. & Q. tram ten days ago of one Kay, a stockman from New Mexico. At the time of the robbery it was stated that $3,000 In cash and some papers were taken from Ray, out it now appears rhat the total amount lost, by the unfortunate stockman was nearly $25,000, the papers referred to being largely chucks and drafts.

CRIMES AND CRIMINALS. The Sadden and Mysterious Death of a* St. Lonis Woman. St. Lons, Noy. 13. —Gussie Oerlet, a notorious cyprian, swore out a warrant to-dny for the arrest of Wm. F. Dunn, charging him with beating her last night and striking her in the face with a tea cup. When at the circuit attorney’s office this morning she was bleeding freely at the nose, and immediately after leaving the building she fell headlong on the sidewalk, and died while being conveyed to the dispensary. Dunn was subsequently arrested. He will be held till it can be ascertained what caused the woman’s death. Result of a Brother’s Cruel Treatment. Bittsburg. Nov. 12.—Mary Russell, aged eighteen, committed suicide this evening by taking arsenic. Before swallowing the poison, she informed her father of her intention, stating at the same time that she was driven to it by the cruel treatment of a brother. Jutting a Fiend. Galveston, Nov. 13.—A Castroville special says Andrew Rusden was jailed on the charge of forcing a step-daughter, aged sixteen, to drink a pint of whisky, then outraging her. The girl’s mother died the same night. There are suspicions of poisoning. Mistaken In His Ideas. Indiana, Pa., Nov. 13. Sarver, who killed bis father and attempted to kill the housekeeper, Mary Kelly, was singing and dancing in his cell this morning. He said “they could never bang him, because he was Democratic and so was Governor Pattison.” Killed in a Quarrel. Springfield, Mo., Nov. 13.—At West Plains, on Saturday night, Joe. Davidson shot and killed Taylor Lanpton in a drunken quarrel. Davidson gave himself up. Identifying a Dead Burglar. Newark, N. J., Nov. 13. —The burglar shot dead on Saturday night by H. M. Choate has been identified as George Hone, of No. 25 Market street, New York. Capturing Canadian Half-Breeds. St. Paul, Nov. 13.—Colonel Whistler, commanding at Fort Buford, D. TANARUS., has reported to the department headquarters that Lieutenant Bell, of the Seventh cavalry, has succeeded in overtaking the marauding Canadian half-breeds near White Earth, and has brought into Fort Buford the entire band and outfit, including forty-six ponies, carts, tents and other property. The party is composed of eleven men, twelve women and thirty-eight children. Colonel Whistler further reported that if sent across the line without transportation he feared the women and children would die of exposure and starvation. General Terry directed that they be sent at once to the British possessions, and be permitted to retain such property as would prevent actual hardship and starvation. Gaining a Libel Salt. Nkw York, Nov. 13.—The libel suit of Tice Bros, against Jonathan M. Roberts, editor and proprietor of “Mind and Matter,” resuited in a verdict for the plaintiffs of $3,000.06. The action was for the recovery of $30,000. Standard Time iu Cbicsgn. Chicago, Nov. 13. —The leading jewelers of the city have followed the lead of the railroads, and will adopt the new standard time. Whether or not the city will adopt it depends on the action of the council.

NEWS FROM THE CAPITAL. Recommemlations To Be Made by the Secretary of the Interior, Northern Pacific Postal Clerks Charged with Scheming to Get Assistance—Treasurer Wyman's Statements. UNCLE SAM A RASCAL So Far as His Dealings with Poor Lo Are Concerned—Points of Teller’s Report. Washington, Nov. 13.—SecretbVy Teller has prepared his report. Ho has undertaken a work never before done, which is tp s , ftnd out exactly the financial relations existing j between the government and the various j Indian tribes under the treaties. It seems that the United States is really a great rascal, when considered as a person who has at various times voluntarily incurred certain obligations. There has been a perlect indiffence manifested to pay its debts under Indian treaties, and it owes in the vicinity of $5,000,000. It appears there is due and unpaid to the Sioux alone, for school purposes under the treaty of 1868. over $1,000,000. By that treaty the United States agreed to support a school for every thirty children, which it has failed to do. This was part of the consideration to the Indians for relinquishing, and Mr. Teller holds that the money it would have cost is honestly due the nation for school purposes. Again, there are 2,500 families that under the treaty should haze received a cow, a yoke of oxen and SIOO worth of tools, because they have settled down as required,but none of these things have been given them because Congress failed to provide tiie means. All the information necessary to an honest discharge of these obligations will be laid before Congress this time, so there will be no excuse for failure. It is understood the Secretary will make very sweeping recommendations for the catting down to a rational basis all the great Indian reservations and giving the Indians so much in severalty. He sees no use in allowing them two or three squares of land, when on an average they do not cultivate onetentn of an acre apiece. He will especially call attention to the great reservation in Montana, which stands as a bar to emigration. It is understood that he will recommend the repeal of the pre-emption act and make some changes in the timber land laws. THE POSTAL SERVICE. Reported Scheme of Clerks on the Northern Pacific to Get Additional Help. Washington, Nov. 13. —A complaint has reached the Postoffice Department that the mails on the Northern Pacific road are not properly worked by the postal clerks, aud instead of being distributed at various points along the route, are carried through to Portland and stacked up there. Superintendent Thompson says this state of affairs is brought about by a combination of postal clerks, who purposely neglect their work in order to compel him to double the force, which, he maintains, is already sufficient to distribute the mails properly, However this may be. Postmaster-general Gresham has taken the matter in hand, and to-night assigneu Assistant Superintendent Jameson to the duty of going over the whole line of the road from St. Paul to Portland and making a thorough examination of the service. If he finds the force insufficient to properly work the mails it will be increased. If the present employes are inefficient they will be replaced by better men. In short, whatever is needed to make the service prompt and efficient along the line will be supplied at once, and all cause of complaint removed.

MINOR MATTERS. Recommendations Alade by Treasurer Wyman In His Report. Washington, Nov. 13.—Tho annual report of United States Treasurer Wyman shows a total net revenue of $398,287,581, a decrease of $5,237,668. Tbe only increase in receipts was from the sales of public lands. The condition of the Treasury and operations thereof are set forth at great length, but the main points of interest have been published from time to time. The Treasurer recommends that an appropriation be made to pay the express charges for worn and mutilated United States money, and for the distribution of fractional silver and minor coins. He also recommends the discontinuance of three-eent pieces and that the compensation and mileage of members of Congress be made by the disbursing officer instead of the Treasurer. He urges the restoration of salaries in the Treasurer’s office, reduced in 1876. Mahone Much Mad. Special to Courier-Journal. The reporter of the New York Times who interviewed Mahone comes back at that crushed politician and asserts that Mahone said more cuss-words about the administration than he reported. He was especially severe on Postmaster-general Gresham, denouncing that gentleman in strong and vigorous language. There is a good-sized cat in the mail-bag, and when the proper time comes it may be allowed to jump out. Notwithstanding all Mahone’s bluster and denials, the fact is notorious that lie was backed, and well backed, by the administration, to say nothing of the mighty support from the National Republican. There is fun ahead, however, if Mahone is not muzzled. Can he defeat the confirmation of the Postmastergeneral? Not much. Lieutenant Garlington Testifies. Washington, Nov. 13.—Lieutenant Garlingtou testified before the Proteus court of inquiry to-day. He repeated the story of the supplemental orders, as related in his report, and said the Yantic was practically of no use, and was sent as a tender to the Proteus merely to satisfy public opinion. Notes nnd Personalities. Washington, Nov. 13.—Mr. Carlisle claims eighty-three votes on the first ballot for Speaker, and hopes to triumph over Mr, Randall, on the second ballot, by a majority of eleven. ■ The President has recognized Rameon ITUra as consul from the United States of Colombia at San Francisco, and E. Girard, vice-consul from Belgium at Louisville, Ky, Bell, the new supervising architect, has decided to change the plans of the public building at Frankfort. Ky., so that it will be built of stone, instead of brick. Mr. Haverty Says the Report Is True. New York, Nov. 13.—J. 11. Haverly says tbe report that he was about to build two new theaters —one in this city and the other in Philadelphia—is true. The money for the enterprise will he furnished by Chicago capitalists, but he would have the management of the buildings and furnishing of the theaters. The site of the New York theater has already been chosen, but not purchased. He proposed to build after the fashion of the London Alhambra, at a cost of $1,200,009, and would bo the largest and handsomest place of amusement in the country, with a seating capacity of 4,000. The Philadelphia 1

theater will not be constructed on such an extensive scale, bat after the same plan. Mr. llaverly said lie expected to begin to build early next spring, and both houses would be completed and ready to open by November next. EVENTS IN THE OLD AVOULD. JConcluded from First Page*! Mexican Congress, was a forgery. Congress merely authorized the President to settle the debt. He does not state that the debt is settled, as no agreement has been ratified. The Mexican government is investigating the authorship of the telegram. The Transvaal Deputation. London, Nov. 13. —Gladstone to-day received the Transvaal deputation. President Kruger addressed Gladstone, thanked him for the treatment of the Transvaal question, and explained the grievances of the people. Gladstone, replying, said he was glad to hear the explanations of the delegation regarding the affairs in Transvaal, and assured them tiiat tilers was in England no hostility to the people of Transvaal. Discussing a Reform Constitution. Madrid, Nov. 13.—The ministers discussed the policy of the government in view of the controversy between the organs of Senor Sagasta and those of the dynastic Left in regard to a reform constitution and universal suffrage, to which the Sagasta organs are opposed. No decision was reached. It is rumored that the ministers are not in complete accord. Expecting a Great Strike. London, Nov. 13.—A meeting of the joint committee of manufacturers and weavers was held at Manchester to-day. Representatives of the operatives reported that the result of a ballot this evening was largely in favor of a strike rather than submit to a reduction of wages. Thereupon negotiations were broken off. A great strike will probably follow. American Catholic Bishops. Rome, Nov. 13. —The American Catholic bishops held their first meeting to-day at the College of the Propaganda. All cardinals of the Propaganda were present. The principal question discussed was that of addressing a demand to the government of the United States that the relations of church and state should be based upon canon law. Desperate Fighting. Belgrade, Nov. 13. —The districts of Crena Reka, Knjazevatz Banje, Alexinatz and Kraina nave been declared in a state of siege. All available troops hove been sene for. The rebels no longer retreat from the troops, but encounter them in a determined manner. Some desperate fighting occurred. The insurgents hold Alexinutz. Cable Notes. The Crown Prince has postponed his departure from Berlin to Madrid until Saturday. Three cases of sheep-skins, each containing explosive machines, have been seized nt Birmingham. The brigands attacking the American caravan were apprehended at the instance of British and American representatives. A loaded shell was found yesterday in the roadway near Belvidere wharf, Lonaon, aud near the residence of an Irishman. Rear Admiral Franqnet, commanding the French fleet in Algerian waters, has been appointed to command the fleet on the Pacific ocean. Viericb. a prominent Socialist at Berlin, ia accused of inciting disorder, in having recommended the readers of the Slid Detijchg Po3t to see a copy of a Nihilist leaflet. The London police have arrested Augustus Smith, who, while drunk, accused himself of beiug concerned in the recent explosions on the Metropolitan underground railway. It is understood that the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland has been instructed to keep the peace between the Nationalists and Orangemen by discouraging the meetings of both parties, and forbidding the gathering of either organization if trouble is threatened. The Pennsylvania Legislature. Harrisburg, Nov. 13.—The Democratic members of the House and Senate, in caucus to-day, adopted a resolution that the Legislature adjourn sine die Dec. 5. Meantime efforts will be made to have the apportionment bills passed based on the vote of Tuesday last. Conference committees were appointed to meet similar committees from the Republicans. In the House a resolution for adjournment Dec. 5 was adopted—l 47 to 12.

Nail Interests. Pittsburg, Nov. 13. —The regular monthly meeting of the Western Nail Association will be held to-morrow, when, it is believed, another stoppage of factories for four weeks will be ordered. Trade is reported as dull, prices low, and stocks small and illassorted. ■# Will Not Testify. Buffalo, Nov. 13. —In the Fillmore will contest, Rev. John Gordon, D. D., pastor of the Baptist Church, renounced the legacy of SIOO to testify that he was Mrs. Fill more’s pastor from 1879 till her death, and believed her perfectly sane. A Convieted Liquor-Dealer .Missing. Newport, R. 1., Nov. 13.—Jacob Ove, the convicted liquor-dealer, who has considerable unincumbered property, is missing. It is believed that lie committed suicide, dreading imprisonment. How to Keep Cider Sweet. Farm, Field and Fireside. Pure, sweet cider that is arrested in the process of fermentation before it becomes acetic acid or even alcohol, and with the carbonic acid gas worked out, is one of the most delightful beverages. When the saccharine matters by fermentation are being converted to alcohol, if a bent tube be inserted airtight into the bung with the other end into a pail of water, to allow the carbonic acid gas evolved to pass off without admitting any air into the barrel, a beverage will be obtained that is fit nectar for the gods. A handy way is to till your casket nearly up to the wooden faucet when the cask is rolled so the bung is down. Get a common rubber tube and slip it over the end of the plugin the faucet, with the other end in the pail. Then turn the plug so the cider cannot liave communication with the pail. After the water ceases to bubble, bottle or store away. Bad fur Joseph. Milwaukee Sentinel. Thus far, with the exception of Tilden. McDonald has apparently been the most popular candidate with his party. The expressions of the Southern press in his favor have been especially enthusiastic. He is Mr. Watterson’s favorite. The revelations of the Thompson letter will not impair his popularity in the South, hut they will cause Northern Democrats seriously to doubt his availability. lie Has Reformed. Chicago Nfiffs. General Dob Toombs has quit swearing and joined tho church. When the back of his collar comes unbuttoned, he simply hires a female amanuensis to say: “Gracious! the nasty thing!” WHEN other and good remedies fall to relieve coughs and colds. Dr. Bull’s l ough Syrup will give instant relief. Ohvionsly because it is tho best remedy. Price 25 cents a buttle.