Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 29 November 1883 — Page 1

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL.

ESTABLISHED 1823.

WHEN INDICATION'S. For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley—Fair Weather, slight rise of temperature, stationary or lower barometer. POPULAR APPRECIATION OF A.N EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITY. The opening, at 2 p. m., yesterday afternoon, of the GREAT CLOSING-OUT SALE OF THE J. A. M’KENZIE CLOTHING STOCK RECENTLY ABSORBED BY THE W!I E N

Was the signal for a great rush of patrons, both at the WHEN and at Mr. McKenzie’s old stand—a rush that was maintained ■without abatement until the closing hour. Evidently the people befittingly relish the opportunity to buy superior Clothing and Furnishings at 25 to 75 cents on the dollar; and the whole stock, at such figures, will not be long in passing from our tables, shelves, etc., into the possession of the multitude. The public have no difficulty in perceiving for themselves how unprecedented are the bargains offered by this sale. The goods speak for themselves. Every garment bears the old ticket, showing the former price, while the new tag attached by us in marking down the prices shows the present price, so that the amount of the reduction in every case is obvious at a glance. For the sake of further illustration, we give some additional sample reductions. BOYS’SUITS. In Cheviot, reduced from sl2 to $5. In Cassimere, reduced from $lO to $6. In Tweed, reduced lrom $12.50 to $6. In Tweed, reduced lrom $8.50 to $4-, etc. BOYS’ SCHOOL SUITS. In Cassimere, reduced from $lO to $5. In Cassimere, reduced from $12.50 to $7.50. In Cheviot, reduced from $lO to $5, etc. CHILDREN’S SHORT PANTS SUITS. ~ In Worsted, reduced from $6 to $2. In Tweed, reduced from $4.50 to $2. In Cheviot, reduced from $7 to $3.50. In Union Cassimere, reduced from $5 to $2,50, etc. MISCELLANEOUS. Genuine English Corduroy Pants, reduced from $4 to sl. Men’s Fancy Percale Shirts, reduced from $1.75 to sl. Woolen Underwear, at about half price. Men’s Hosiery, reduced from 50c to 25c. Neckties reduced from $1.25 to 50c. Suspenders, reduced fron 35c to 15c. Numerous odd garments —Coats, Pants, etc.—for Men and Boys, at from one-fourth to one-half of former prices. In regard to YOUTH’S SUTTS, we remark, in a general way, for the sake of brevity, that we have, as a rule, cut prices in two at about the middle.

We close both stores at noon to-day, in order to unite with our fellow-citizens in a proper observance of Thanksgiving Day, and will resume our closing-out sale of the McKenzie stock, at both places, at tlie regular hour to-morrow morning. Mr. McKenzie, and his old force of clerks, who are, of course, more thoroughly acquainted with the stock than others could possibly be, will be on duty, as heretofore, at Mr. McKenzie’s old stand, to serve our patrons there during the continuance of this sale. Remember that bargains like these do not have to _ wait long for takers, and that those who are most prompt to avail themselves of this opportunity will enjoy a larger range for selection than will their procrastinating neighbors. OWEN, PIXLEY & CO.

INDIANAPOLIS, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 29, 1883.

AVARS AND RUMORS OF AVAR The Chinese Memorandum and France’s Reply Thereto. A Proposal that Bacninli and Sontay Be Surrendered to France, and a Settlement Agreed on Afterward, Six Thousand French Troops To Be Forwarded to Tonquiu. Continuation of the Paulc at Khartoum— Agitation Among the Arabs of Algeria and Tunis--Cable Notes. THE FRANCO-CHINESK WAR. The Cliluese Memorandum and the French Reply—French Troops for Tonqnm. Paris, Nov. 26.—M. Ferry, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; General Campenon, Minister of War, and Admiral Peyron, Minister of Marine, attended a meeting, to-day, of the committee of the Deputies upon Tonquin credits. M. Ferry imparted to the committee the text of the Chinese memorandum. The committee unanimously approved the Frency reply, and decided it unnecessary to bring the matter before the Chamber of Deputies prior to the debate upon the Tonquin credits, because, First—There existed no diplomatic rule. Second—The government had promised that the Yellow Book should contain the memorandum and the reply. The Chinese memorandum stated that France had imposed upon the government of Annarn an unjust treaty and had ignored the rights of China. France invaded Annam and manifested an intention to take Bacninb, the key to the Chinese empire. China desired, nevertheless, to maintain pacific relations with France, but the Chinese troops would be compelled to resist any aggression. The French reply declared France had no wish to annex Annam or Tonquin; the sole object of the Hue treaty was to define the terms of the treaty of 1874. In order to consolidate the protectorate of Tonquin, France considered it expedient to occupy Bacniuh and Sontay, but there was nothing to prevent any equitable arrangement of the question on these bases, from which France had never swerved, and which were indicated in the treaty of 1874. M. Ferry explained that he had addressed a note to Marquis Tseng, embassador from China, in which he made the suggestion that special powers be intrusted to military chiefs for the purpose of eflccting an understanding by which the Chinese would surrender Bacninhand Sontay to Admiral Corbet, and that the definitive settlement could be negotiated afterwards. The above note crossed one from Marquis Tseng drawing attention to the fact that French troops were then present in Tonquin, but without defining their locality. Marquis Tseng afterwards declined the proposal of Ferry, but the latter believes theembassador acted without awaiting instructions from Peking. General Camperon stated that measures had been taken to dispatch 6,000 troops forthwith to Tonquin, without reference even to their partial mobilization. Admiral Peyron informed the committee that he had received no fresh dispatches from Admiral Courbet, whose operations had begun or were on the point of commencing at the date of his last dispatch, Nov. 17, when he announced he had completed the concentration of his forces for anattack upon Bacninh. He believed Admiral Courbet awaited the arrival of the transport Correze, bearing 600 troops. She is due in Tonquin to-day. Admiral Courbet lias been given full latitude to act in Tonquin, and lie (Admiral Peyron) bad every confidence in his prudence and energy. The committee met again this afternoon. It is believed the report of the committee will recommend the Deputies to grant the 9.000,000 francs asked. The government has declared it would await the reception of further news from Admiral Courbet before asking for any more funds for the Tonquin campaign. The vote in the committee on granting the credits was 9 to 2 in favor. In the Chamber of Deputies, Clemenceau, oil behalf of the Extreme Left, requested Ferry to furnish an explanation concerning the Chinese memorandum relative to the proposed attack upon Bacninh. Ferry declined to reply. Clemenceau will repeat the question to-morrow, and if an answer is not then given, he will bring the matter forward in the shape of an interpellation. The Figaro asserts that Admiral Courbet has informed the government that he cannot make his projected advance upon Sontay without additional reinforcements.

War First and Arbitration Afterward. London, Nov. 28.—The Faris correspondent of the Times persists in his belief that the Tonquin difficulty will be the subject of arbitration after France proves she has tlie military power to crush China. France accepts arbitration in deference to the European powers, not wishing to disturb tlie commerce of the world. The Question of Mediation. London, Nov. 28.—The Morning Post understands that Earl Granville, British Foreign Secretary, after an exchange of views with the cabinets of St. Petersburg, Berlin and Washington, has sent a dispatch to Lord Lyons, British embassador at Paris, on the subject of English mediation between France and China. THE EGYPTIAN REBELLION. English Volunteers for Service Against the The False Prophet, Cairo, Nov. 27.—The Turkish officers of the contingent ordered for service in the Soudan have consented to join the expedition under command of Baker Pasha, All English non-com missioned officers in Egypt have volunteered to go to the front. There is much enthusiasm among the troops. The Greek consul at Khartoum in a telegram dated the 27th says: “Hicks Pasha’s forces wera surrounded neer Kordafnn and utterly destroyed. A panic prevails at Khartoum.” Tlie Situation at Khartoum. Khartoum, Nov. 28.—The position of affairs here is unchanged. The authorities

are sending to the Blue Nile for supplies of corn. The foreign consuls here are leaving for safer places. Agitation in Algeria and Tunis. Paris, Nov. 28. —Algerian advices are to the effect that there is great agitation among the tribes, the success of El Mahdi having aroused Musselman fanaticism. It is also said El Mahdi’s emissaries are traversing Tunis. The Governor-general is urging upon the French government the necessity of retaining a strong military force in Algeria. Sir Samuel Baser’* Suggestions. London, Nov. 28. —Sir Samuel Baker writes to the Times as follows: “1 do not fear any immediate invasion of Egypt from the south, but the Soudan may be entirely in the hands of the rebels, and such an example is ruinous in Lower Egypt. Precautions must be adopted, and a large force should be stationed at Aden and a fortified station occupied on the Nile opposite Berber. I would neglect all other routes and concentrate the government forces in the Dongala district. The Abvssinians might be invited to march upon Khartoum, which they can reach through a fruitful country. No British troops should he sent to the unhealthy climate of the Soudan or to occupy Suakim, on the Red sea, where the water is bad and the beat intense. The winter season is approaching, and conditions are favorable for sending Indian troops across the desert from Suakim. Khartoum may be rendered impregnable, being protected on both Hanks by the White and Blue Niles, but, above all, let England declare her policy in Egypt. She weakens her prestige and paralyzes her authority with the Khedive by an interference without substantial aid. Orientals can not comprehend a policy of stereotyped morality wben they witness the retreat of the battalions.” FOREIGN MISCELLANY. The Authorities of Japan Anxious to Open tile Interior to Commerce. London, Nov. 28.—A Tokio correspondent has had an interview with the Japanese Foreign Minister, who stated that the Japanese government is most anxious to open the interior of Japan to foreign trade, stipulating only that foreigners availing themselves of the privileges granted shall be under the jurisdiction of Japanese courts. This will involve a revision of present treaties and the abolition of all foreign legal jurisdiction in the open ports. The Faction Fights in Ireland. Dublin, Nov. 28.—Great excitement prevails at Newry, owing to the hostile feeling between Orangemen and the Nationalists. In consequence of the government placing Newry under the peace preservation act the Nationalists have resolved to hold a meeting on Sunday outside the town. The Orange placards have been torn down. Many telegrams have been received from the North of Ireland expressing the deepest indignation at the suspension of Lord Rossmore’s commission as justice of the peace in County Hanaghan, owing to his action on the occasion of the Orange and league meetings at ltoslea, Oct. 16.

Arrests for Conspiracy* Dublin, Nov. 28.—The Freeman’s Journal is informed that within a fortnight over thirty persons have been arrested, charged with conspiracy to blow up the residence of a county Mayo landlord, and with belonging to the Fenian Brotherhood. After a secret examination by the police of each prisoner, separately, they were all discharged. Subsequently a majority of the accused were rearrested. French Factories Burned, Paths, Nov. 28. —At Koubaix Dillies’s factory, covering 1,500 square metres, burned this morning. The flames spread to the factory of Mottee & Meillason, which is now burning. The whole town in endangered, and the people are in great alarm. Later. —Damage by the lire is 2,000,000 francs. Twelve hundred hands are thrown out of employment. Extensive Strikes of Workingmen. London, Nov. 28.—Twenty-five hundred operatives at the Titus mills, Bradford, are thrown out of employment in consequence of a strike of sixty spinners. Seventy-five thousand cotton operatives in Northeast Lancashire are determined to resist the nroposal to reduce wages 5 per cent., and a strike is probable. Politics and Religion. Rome, Nov. 28. —Mr. Errington is trying to induce Cardinals Jacobini and Simeoni to urge tbe American bishops to take concerts* action in regard to Irish agitators in America. The two cardinals are not disposed to mix politics and religion, but are willing to speak privately to individual bishops on the subject. Peace Wlit Be Maintained. Berlin, Nov. 28. —The Emperor, at the reception to the president and vice-presidents of tbe lower house of the Prussian Diet, expressed confidence that the peace of Europe would be maintained. He referred, in that connection, to the good relations between Germany and Russia. Tlie Vignatix-Scliaefer Match. Paris, Nov. 28.—1n the billiard match tonight, Vignaux made runs of 153, 111) and 115. At the close of the night’s play the score stood: Vignaux 770, Schaefer 543. Each played fifteen innings. The score for the three nights is: Vignaux 1,800, Schaefer 1,743. Supposed Attempt on Mr. Gladstone's Life. London, Nov. 28.—Eight blacks of stone were placed upon the railway track, near Wolverhampton, it is thought, for the purpose of wrecking a train in which Mr. Gladstone was expected to travel. Shooting Revolutionists. Belgrade, Nov. 28.—The trials and executions of persons engaged in the recent insurrection continue. A rich merchant of Saitschar has been shot for taking part in the revolt. A Family Poisoned. Louisville, Nov. 28.—L. Jacobs, wife, two children, Miss Amelia Samuels, Miss Teresa Stoll, of this city, and Mrs. Ed. Nathan, of Leadville, were made ill by eating food in which poison had been placed at supper on Monday. Mrs. Jacobs, Miss Stoll and Mrs. Nathan are not yet out of danger, but the others are improving. The servants are under suspicion. An Attorney's Big Fee. Philadelphia, Nov. 28.—Henry 0. Terry, a member of the bar, has been awarded, after long litigation, a fee of $50,000 for his services in connection with the transfer of the Oxford turnnike. The money was paid to Terry as a contingent fee.

A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS A Long List, of Injuries to Persons and Damage to Property. A Boston, Barre & Gardner Passenger Coach Thrown from ttie Track and Thirty Persons Injured. Destructive Fires at, New Paris, 0., and Kansas City, Mo. Milwaukee in a State of Terrorism, Caused by Boy-Readers of Sensational Novels—Minor Casualties. THE CASUALTY LIST. Fifty Persons, More or Less, Radiy Hurt in a Railway Accident, Worcester, Mass., Nov. 28.—A car on the rear of the Boston, Barre & Gardner railroad train went down an embankmnnt, just after leaving North Worcester station this afternoon. Between twenty 3nd thirty psssengers were in the car, and all were more or less injured—some seriously. The most seriously hurt are: Mrs. E. W. Browning, wrist broken, head cut; Mrs. A. Farrar, Chicago, scalp wound; child of P. C. Davis, bruised; Hiram Collins, Mariborough, N. H., forehead badly cut; Mrs. Collins, seriously bruised; Belle Lamar, badly shaken and bruised. Others are still more seriously injured. Another dispatch from the scene of the accident states that the car rolled over twice in going down the bank. There wore about fifty persons in the car, most of whom were more or less injured. Those most seriously injured and left at North Worcester station arc: Homer Stearns and wife, Jeffersonville; a child of Mrs. Stearns, hurt in back, Mrs. H. B. Whitt ternore, of the same place, cut over the right ear; Rev. J. K. Thompson, Phillipston, hurt on the head and side; A. G. Davis, Hnbbardston, slight injuries; Mrs Davis, very seriously hurt in the back; C. F. Baker and wife, of Gardner, both hurt; Mrs. Holland Marble, of Holden, head badly cut; Mrs. E. Moore, of Petersham, seriously injured; Mrs. H. K. Hordson, of Royalston.-head and neck hurt very seriously; Miss Nellie Eaton, of Gardner. hurt in the chest and stomach; Miss Marshall, telegraph operator, of Gardner, hurt in the back and head; Mr. Gough, of Maynard, and Gough, Worcester, hurt in the head and knees; daughter of George Wills, East Hubbardston, head and hand hart, A car-load of surgeons has gone to North Worcester. The wounded will be brought to tills city as soon as possible. The embankment down which the car went was twenty feet high. Os the sixty occupants, thirty-seven were injured so as to require medical attendance. The most dangerously injured have been brought to the city hospital. Others were removed to their homes early this evening. No cause is assigned for the trouble. The car wheels and trucks were but little broken, and the track has been thoroughly examined. Fatal Freight Collision. Cleveland, Nov. 28.—A collision on the New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio railway at Windsor to-day, was caused by neglect. A freight divided in three sections was going west. The first section lost two cars, which stopped the second section, and the third, not being flagged, dashed into the caboose, killing Conductor Pierce, of Galion. One car, loaded with fire-works was fired by the engine, causing a violent explosion, wrecking and burning nine cars with their contents.

LOSSES BY FIRE. Large Cotton Warehouse and Contents Destroyed. Baltimore, Md., Nov. 28. —A fire broke out at 2 o’clock this afternoon in the fourstory brick warehouse of Alexander G. Carr, at the corner of Lombard and Frederick streets. The warehouse was filled with cotton bales on each floor. Soon after the discovery of tlie fire, a dense volume of smoke issued from the back windows, almost blinding the firemen and greatly interfering with their operations. The department got quickly to work, and several streams of water were soon pouring onto the building, but with apparently little effect. The flames quickly spread to the adjoining building on Frederick street, also occupied by Carr as a cotton storage warehouse, and its contents were soon in flames, The loss is roughly estimated at about $95,000, and is supposed to be insured. The losses on goods in the warehouse are estimated at $60,000; on the building, SIO,OOO. Tlie heaviest losers are tlie Bradley Fertilizer Company, of Boston, 560 bales of cotton; Chemical Company, of Baltimore, 700 bales; Piedmont Guano Company, of Baltimore. 200 bales; Baltimore Guano Company, 175 bales; Kinney Brothers, 75 hogsheads of tobacco and 300 bags of rice. • St. Paris (O.) Burned Out. St. Paris, 0., Nov. 28.—A fire started in the business portion of the town at 4 o’clock, this morning, it is supposed by an incendiary. Assistance was asked from Urbana and other towns, there being no engines here. All the business houses on Main street are gone, except the banks, and goods placed in the street have been burned. The loss will probably reach $150,000, with very little insurance. The fire destroyed thirty-five houses. The engine came from Urbana, seven miles distant, and began throwing water, twentyseven minutes after the receipt of tlie telegram. Later estimates make the total loss $140,000; insurance, $40,000, mainly in the Phoenix, Queen and Home, of New York. Milwaukee Excited Over Incendiarism. Milwaukee, Nov. 28.—There have been nine incendiary fires in the Fourth ward within a month past, and no trace can be got of the men setting them. The chief of the fire department, Mr. Foley, thinks it is the work of men discharged from tlie force, as hose has been cut at nearly every lire. The police suspect the hoys of tlie Fourth ward, who have a Buffalo Bill organization, and are carrying arms and intimidating people after dark. Two lads of fourteen years are now under arrest for shooting Car-driver Grothe, in an attempt to rob him ot his money-box, and it is thought novel-rerfding striplings of the same stripe are setting the fires. The po-

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lice force of the ward afflicted has been doubled, and a town watch has been instituted by the fire chief. Chief of Police Wason to-day received a letter threatening him with assassination, and adding that the town will be burned if work is not soon furnished a large number of workingmen now idle. Mayor Stowell has been besought of late by innumerable applicants, but puts no faith in the threatening letter to Wason, believing it but the monthings of some idiot. The local underwriters have held several meetings, and to-night offer a reward of SSOO for the capture and conviction of the incendiaries. Mayor Stowell offers $250 on behalf of the city. The residents of the Fourth ward are in a state of terrorism. $200,000 Fire at Kansas City. Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 28.—An explosion occurred in the basement of the wholesale drug-house of Meyer Brothers, on Delaware street, near Sixth, about 5 o’clock this afternoon, and immediately the building was in flames. The engines responded promptly, but owing to the combustible character of the stock could do no more than keep the fire within the limits of the walls. The building was gutted and its contents nearly a total loss. The damage is over $200,000. A watchman is reported missing. A Hotel Burned. Watertown, N. Y., Nov. 28.—The Times’ Cape Vincent special says: The St. Lawrence Hotel caught fire at noon, and the entire block was destroyed, as a high wind prevailed. The total loss is estimated at $75," 000. Destruction at Leadville. Leadville, Col., Nov. 28.—A fire, this morning, destroyed Londoner’s grocery store, and Horsmyder’s, dry goods, with several small establishments. The total loss is $27,000, and insurance one half that amount. Loss at Cortland. N, Y. Binghamton, N. Y., Nov. 28.—A destructive lire occurred at Cortland, N. Y., to-day, destroying the Cortland House. Loss, $25,000; insurance, SIO,OOO. Barber’s block, adjoining, was also burned. Loss, SIO,OOO. A Valuable Barn. Cleveland, 0., Nov, 28. —John Kepler’s barn, in Green township, burned last night, together with a large quantity of hay and grain, and valuable agricultural implements. Loss, SIO,OOO.

A MYSTERIOUS DEATH, The Body of a Stranger Found in a Carriage by the Driver. New York, Nov. 28.— -At 1 o’clock this morning a iiackuian, by the name of Frederick Strange, drove to the police station and informed the sergeant that he had a dead man in his vehicle. He said: “At about 11 o’clock last night, two men, one of whom is the dead man, hailed ine at Broadway and Thirty-ninth street. They had just come out of the Casino. The other man ordered me to drive him to George Moyait’s Road House on Eighth avenue and One-hundred-and-forty sixth street, When we arrived there tlie hotel was closed, but we aroused the proprietor, as the man who is dead said he felt sick, and begged for admission. The answer was, “I don’t keep a hospital, and you can’t come in.” I then went away a short distance to where some laborers were sinking an artesian well to inquire if tlie house was kept as a hotel, and when I returned I found tlie man dead and the other run away. Both of them had been drinking to excess. The dead man wore a watch and chain when lie started with me, but they were missing when I found his body alone in the cab.” The body was identified as that of Jay Humphreys, of Summit, N. J. PEOPLE'S RAILWAY COMPANY. California People Called Upon to Pay tlie First Assessment. San Francisco, Nov. 28. —Under instructions from Eini Kennedy, president of tlie People’s Railway, a huge scheme incoi pointed in Indiana, the local agents on this coast have been collecting tlie first assessment. The circular says a contract will be closed for the building of one locomotive and equipments and the road’s construction. Little information can be obtained of the doings of the company, but it is stated that 1,500 shares have been taken in Tulare county. Heavy Juilgineut Against tlie Erie Railway. Buffalo, N. Y., Nov. 28.—1n 1871 tlie Erie it Genesee Valley railroad issued $120,000 bonds to complete the road from Dansville to Burns, Lauren county. Mr. Woodruff, of Buffalo, agreed to pay the interest on the bonds in consideration of the lease of the road for a long term of years. He subsequently leased the road to the Erie Railway Company for the full unexpired term of the charter, on their agreeing to nay the interest on the bonds. When the Erie was placed in the hands of Receiver Jewett lie refused to pay the rent or the interest on the bonds, and Woodruff brought suit. Tlie defense was that the lease was ultra vires, and the case finally went to the Court of Appeals, where Woodruff was awarded judgment aggregating, with interest, $220,000 against the New York, Lake Erie & Western railroad. Illness of Senator Anthony. New York, Nov. 28.—Senator Anthony had a severe attack of illness last night at tiie Fifth-avenue Hotel. The physician said he was suffering from a urtemic convulsion, caused by his enfeebled condition, he having long been a sufferei from Bright's disease of the kidneys, ami having on several occasions been prostrated in a similar manner. He recovered consciousness subsequently, and passed a comparatively comfortable night. His condition is much improved to night, and his physician hopes for a speedy recovery, unless convulsions recur. Tlie Favorite Form of Crime. Chicago, Nov. 28. —1n the town of Lake, this evening, Fritz. Runnel, n butcher, wentto tiie house where Emma La It uve was employed as a domestic, and aiie.r mi altercation shot her ill the head, killing her instantly, and then turned the revolver to his own temple, and fell dead, because the girl deserted him for another man. Murder of a l*olio Otliror. Detroit, Mich., Nov. 28. —Policeman Bui* laril, while attempting to unvst a man named (leorge Wilson, this eveningr. on suspicion of stealing a barrel of oil which was found in his house, was slut hv Wilson ir the bowels, and died in forty mniutos. Wi! son escaped. Bullard leaves a sick wife and 1 four children.