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tho wine and brandy trade with the United States grown in France that wo are toW the French people are quite in love with their trade with America. While Lyons has been sending the United States from $12,000,000 to #14,000,000 worth of silks every year, and Cognac $1,250,000 worth of brandy, Rbeims has exported to ns $1,000,000 worth of champagne aod a larger amount of other wines—the whole making an aggregate of upwards of $20,000,000 in brandy, silk3 and wines for the United States from France alone. ‘•Opportunities for reciprocal trade,” writes one of our consuls in France, “no donbt exist to some degree, but have not been improved.’ He says: “The old-fashioned agricultural tools of former generations yet abound, and the ponderous carts, with horses tandem, and cumbersome harness with rope traces, forming the usual means of freightage, would be objects of great curiosity in the United States.” And, notwithstanding the fact that we consume $20,>OO,OOO annually in French luxuries, we are told that there is a prejudice against American farming implements, and that they prefer their antiquated implements to patronizing American industry. There is truly a great held for our lotnmercial missionaries in France. CLEVELAND AND BLAINE. Disruption of.the Democratic Party Predicted —Tlse Strength of Mr. Blaine. Special to tho Indianapolis Journal Washington, April 11.—“I am not surprised to hear a howl at the President from the rank and file of the Democratic party,” said Representative William Walter Phelps, of New Jersey, to-day, “for Cleveland is making a much better executive for Republicans than for Democrats. He is ignoring party men. and at the end of his term there will be a complete disruption of the Democratic party.” “Do you think this will make him strong at the polls, should he be renominatedr “No,” replied Mr. Phelps, “on the contrary, it will weaken him, for he will be intensely unpopular with politicians, and they can defeat a candidate every time. Should Mr. Blaine be renominated in 1888 he will be elected by one of the largest majorities ever given a President. He i3 stronger # to-day than ever before, and the way Cleveland is conducting his administration will make him stronger. The South already sees its mistake in electing Cleveland. Some of the Southern -tates will go for the Republican candidate next me, no matter what Democrat be running. I now of men who were ready to put millions of lollars in Southern improvements had Blaine been elected, but not a cent will go there now.” MINOR MENTION. A German Prefessor Who Proposes a Search for Kidd’s Treasure. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Washington, April 11. —An old German professor, who gives his name as Schaunberg, has been a regular daily visitor to the United States coast survey in this city for the past month. He spends several hours each day poring over the charts of the Atlantic seacoast, and jotting down notes on a well-worn memorandum book. His object was enshrouded in mystery until yester,day, when cne of the officials became confidential with the old fellow and learned that his purpose is to organize a “Kidd salvage corps” to search the coast for the reported buried treasure of that famous pirate, Captain Kidd. Schaunburg declares that the "buried wealth, which is estimated at $50,000,000, can be unearthed somewhere between Atlantic City aud Cape Henlopen. If he can raise $5,000 he proposes to send out a digging party sometime in June. Several enthusiasts are already interested m tho scheme. A “Kidd salvage company” was formed in New York about twenty years ago. National Finances. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Washington, April 1L —Many of our shrewdest financiers and closest observers of national affairs are inclined to look askance at Secretary Manning's first monthly statement of the national debt. Secretary M. is known to be a remarkable juggler with figures, and the form of his first statement is such a departure from the old method of statement that it has aroused the suspicions of many bankers. These men say that the old form was preferable, because it gave the facts in the simplest form possible, so that a man of the most ordinary intelligence can easily understand it. There re so many and such vast interests involved ith our national debt that whatever affects it leets the entire business of the country. There<re the classes mentioned above fear that her experiments and changes will be made by oeretary Manning aud the final* result will oe a aational disaster. The Revenue Collection Servloe. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Washington, April 11.—Sinco so much pressure has been brought upon President Cleveland *to secure appointments to internal revenue collector-ships, he has been giving the subject of reducing the number of collectors and their expenses a good deal of thought. He has intimated that if Congress did not intend to abolish the internal revenue system, it would do well to reduce the number of collectors by consolidation aud by imposing the duties of collecting internal revenue upon customs officers wherever practicable. It is believed not more than half or one-third the newly appointed revenue collectors will serve more than a year. The President Has No Time to Waste. Special to the luilianapotis Journal. Washington, April 11.—President Cleveland toid sozpe friends to-day, that he did not propose to throw awry any more time in receiving people who simply wanted to look at him; so his daily receptions have been discontinued indefinitely. The President said he supposed people would get tired of coming to the White House, but he found hundreds of the same faces there every week-day afternoon, as well as at every public evening reception. He thought their enriosity was very hard to satisfy —discuyrugiugly so. A Manly Act. gpeefal to ,he Indianapolis Journal. Washington, April ll.—One of the. manliest acta performed by IVosident Cleveland was the restoration of the Solicitor of the Internal Reve nue Office to his old position. Finding that a mistake had been made by his snbordinates, he at once ordered the blunder rescined. and Mr. Cliesley •eetored to office. And, further, instead of sendng Mr. C. notice via the circumloeatinn offioe, e sent it directly across lot* by the hands of a lessenger. This act of the President's is heart- * y upproved by men of all parties at the capital. Black Will Make tho Race. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Washington, April 11.—It is reported in Illi nois circles that General Black, Commissioner of Pensions, has consented to take Representative Mormon's senatorial rce against General Logon. General and Fenton al. gpeHsl to tho Indianapolis Journal. * Washington, April IL— President Cleveland lias succumbed to the air of Washington, and told a friend the other day that be would or©ha

bly ‘'spend a small portion of the summer out of the city.” Judge-advocate General Swaim, U. S. A., who was recently suspended for twelve years, will, It is said, be placed on the retired list before next winter. His friends say it is humiliating for him to stay here in the city and not be allowed to occupy the office he is supposed to hold. By tb e reduction of the Senate force of employes an annual saving of $12,000 is reported for the future. New the salaries are to be reduced. General Sheridan thinks the people of the United States would prefer raising the money for a magnificent monument to General Grant than to permit Congress to appropriate it He believes it will be the best opportunity ever offered Americans to show their love tor the soldier-statesman. W. C. Forey, of ConnersviTl*, John W. Graham, of Bloomington, M. W. Carr and T. E. Johnson, of Indianapolis, started West with Senator Yoorhees this afternoon. All will go direct to their homes except the latter; who goes to Kentucky. Senator Yoorhees and Representative Holman called upon the President this morning. It was stated in diplomatic circles that in the event war is declared between Russia and England the latter country will impose a duty of from 10 to 20 per cent adv&lorem on American grain as a means of liquidating her war expenses. The English people are so heavily burdened by direct taxes already that iv, is believed they will stand no more. The President has asked for the resignation of T. It. McPherson and T. S. Bedell, of Indiana, Postoffice inspector?. C. E. Whitsit, of Madison, is at the St James. At the present time there are none of President Arthur's Cabinet officers in Washington. They have all left the city, two or three of them probably forever. Mr. Feliughuysen will not return, at least. Gen. George D. Buggies, of the Adjutant-gen-erai's office, on duty in Washington, has been ordered to duty at San Antonia, Tex., and Gen. Thomas M. Vincent has been ordered from duty at San Antonia to Omaha, Neb. The orders go into effect June L

TM3 FIRE RECORD. Burning: of the Blue River Starch Works—--I.lst of the Insurance* Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Edinbubo, Ind., April 1L —The Blue River starch works, this city, caught fire this morning in one of the drying kilns, and in less than an hour were totally destroyed, together with the large stables adjoining. The starch works were the property of Samuel Cutsinger, Mrs. Jennie Thompson, Martin Cutsinger and H. W. Scholler. With the machinery, buildings, goods in process of manufacture and stock on hand, the loss will reach $75,000. About fifty employes are thrown out of employment. The factory will probably be rebuilt. The insurance amounts to $50,000, and is placed as follows: Franklin of Indianapolis A $1,500 Commercial T : -m of Londou 4,000 Western of T^-jnto. Canada 3.000 Phoenix of Hartford 5,000 Royal of London 5,000 Hartford of Hartford. Conn 4.000 London, Liverpool & Globe 2,500 Continental of New York 1,500 London & Lancashire - 2.500 Phoenix of London 2,500 Lancashire 3,500 Detroit 1,500 American 1.000 Underwriters’ 2,000 Eureka 1,500 Security 1,500 Merchants and Manufacturers’ 500 Germania -• 1,000 Indiana 1,000 Falls City - - 1,000 Hope 1,500 Pelican 1,500 Michigan 1,000 Paint Works Destroyed. PrrTSBURO, Pa., April 11.—The extensive paint manufacturing works of W. W. Lawrence & Cos., in Allegheny City, were entirely destroyed by fire at an early hour this morning. The loss was $45,000; insured for $30,000, in foreign companies. The origin of the fire is unknown. Ten Stores Burned. Robinson, Kan.. April 11. —Ten stores, being half of the business portion of tho town, were burned to day Total loss, $40,000; insurance, $13,000. Tlie Phi Gamma Delta Sleeting. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Crawfordsvillk, April 11.—The largest and best State convention which the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity has ever held was the one with their Psi Chapter, at Wabash College yesterday. There were ten delegates fw>m Hanover College and large delegations from DePauw and the State universities. The executive committee for next year consists of W. M. Nelson, of DePauw, secretary; W. JE. Finley, of Hanover, treasurer; Wolcott, of Wabasb; Nuckol, of State University, and Story, of DePauw. Addresses were made by T. J. Giboney, of Hanover, and E. W. Brown, of Wabash, the members of the fraternity who were in the late oratorical contest The next convention will be held at Greencastle. The Small Boy and His Devil-Sling. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. # * Windfall, April 11.—On last Thursday John Miller, of this place, a boy fourteen years of age, while carlcssly throwing stones with a hand-sling, threw a missile which struck a seven-year-old daughter of John Shafer on the head, breaking her skull and pressing it on the brain. Drs. Woods, of this place, and'Pitzer, of Tipton, were called. The physicians raised the bone, and it is now thought the child will recover. The boy is uuder arrest, and the trial set for next Saturday. Tho boy claims that the striking the girl with the stone was purely accidental; but there is a dispute as to the facts on this point The L E. & W. Injunction Dissolved. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Bloominton, April 11.—To-day the motion to dissolve the injunction restraining consolidation of the Lake Erie & Western aud the Ijake Erie & Mississippi railway companies was argued before Judge Blades, in chambers. A motion for a change of venue was made and refused. Haring heard argument, Judge Blades dissolved the injunction. This leaves the way open for construction of the proposed extension to Peoria. This injunction is that which was obtained at the instance of holders of Lafayette, Bloomington & Muncie bonds. Steamship News. London, April 11.—Arrived: St. Laurent and Aurania, from New York. New York, April II. —Arrived: Fulda and Nockar, from Bremen; Westphalia, from Hamburg. Warrauta for Election Judges. Chicacio, April 11.—Warrants were issued today for the arrest of eight of the Ninth ward election judges, on various charges of fraud at the municipal election last Tuesday. 811 eltt Cut of Passenger Rates. New York, April 11.—Ticket-brokers say that the Erie and New York Central railroads have reduced second-class fares to Cincinnati sl, and to Chicago 50 cents.

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KEADY FOE DEATH’S COMING Gen* Grant’s Condition Shows Less Improvement than Was Expected. He Regrets to Leave Family and Friends, bat Is Resigned to His F*te and Feels that His Mission Is Completed, N*w York, April IL—At 8 am. Dr. Shrady issued the following bulletin: “General Granf dozed comfortably until la. m., when he became restless and suffered from pain in his throat. The usual local applications were made, giving partial relief. At 2 a. m., however, the administration of an anodyne was demanded, and since that time lie has been dozing and sleeping by turns. His pulse is 65; temperature, 99.5/ As Dr. Shrady left the house this morning he said that General Grant had passed a very quiet sight. He alept profoundly until 2a. k. without the aid of an anodyne. At that hour he became somewhat restless and an opiate was administered, after which he slept until morning. He took nourishment as usual. Senor Romero, with valise in hand, entered at 9:30, and Senator Chaffee followed closely behind him. At 10:50 Jesse Grant and wife, nurse and child, and Mrs. Sartor is left the house and boarded a Madison-avenue car going down town. The feeling of safety enjoyed to day by the family is further evidenced by the fact that Mrs. Fred Grant, nurse and child left the house and entered the park for a morning stroll. She rereturned at 11:45 a. m. A visitor to the house, between 10 and 11 o'clock, met the General’s wife in the hall, and she invited him to go into the General’s room and see him. General Grant was reclining, and the visitor was surprised to find him appearing so well. Senator"Chaffee, Senor Romero, Jesse and Fred. Grant were present, and the General was taking nourishment at the time. When Senator Chaffee left the house at 10:30 he remarked that the pleasant weather had not brightened the General as much as anticipated. His greatest regret, when viewing the inevitable, is that he is obliged to leave his family and lifelong friends, and that the crowning work of his life—his war history—will be left incomplete and in an unfinished state. Otherwise he feels that his life work and mission is fulfilled, and he is prepared to leave. At 11:30 Dr. Shrady returned. He said he thought he would not leave the General too long alone. Dr. Douglas arrived at 1:20, after having been away since last night. With reference to the rumors that the General had been delirious and had been talking incoherently, this statement, at 1:40 p. M., was made to one who called: At that instant the General was doing well; he had not been delirious. When he awoke he was at the moment in a dazed condition, between profound sleep and wakefulness, but quickly the patient became clear of mind, and had so continued. No apprehension was felt of critical results to-day or to-night. At the visit of Drs. Barker, Douglas and Shrady, at 2p. m. , General Grant was found in a comfortable condition. He has rested all the morning; alternately on his bed and on hi* chair. Pulse, 72; temperature, normal. At 5:30 p. m. Dr. Douglas issued the following bulletin: “General Grant has been very quiet all the afternoon". He has been sitting in his room, surrounded by and conversing with his family for some time. Pulse, 68; temperature, normal. He has taken nourishment as usualL” Shortly after 10 o’clock Senator Chaffee and General Badeau left General Grant’s house. Mr. Chaffee said: “The General is now comfortable, and will probably pass an easy night.” At 10:30 o’clock the house was closed for the night. At 12:30 o’clock, Sunday morning, Dr. Douglas issued the following: “General Grant had, at 11 o'clock, a severe paroxysm of coughing, with a spasm of the glottis, which was soon relieved. He is now sleeping. Pulse 72, and regular.” Once during the day the General arose from his chair, walked firmiy across his room and returned without evidapee of weakness, except the limp, which resulted from the injury to his limb. Later in the day the General again left his chair, walked into the hall, and passed along its entire length to Mrs. Grant’s room, which is at the extreme rear of the house. Having reached the apartment, the General sat down in a chair and remained some minutes, conversing briefly in response to sallies upon his activity. Then he returned, unaided, to the sick-room, where he resumed his chair without evident exhaustion. The General's ear is acute, and he frequently interjects remarks that prove that he has been an intelligent and appreciative listener to the talk going on about him. A few days since General Grant received from the West a remittance of $2,000 and interest for several yean. It came from a man who had borrowed the mouey from General Grant years ago, and whom the General had believed was dead. Grant’s Inability to Save Money. Washington Correspondence Cleveland Leader. At Galena Grant’s salary was about S4O a month, and he did net succeed much better than in St Louis, and in the army, though he was better paid, he did not save anything to speak of. In the presidency the same condition prevailed, and it was only owing to his increased salary that he was able to take his trip to Europe. While he was on this trip he wrote from Russia to a friend in Philadelphia, as follows: “On arrival here I found a large mail, in which was a letter from you, inclosing a paragraph about Mr. Murphy’s bankruptcy, and my losses in real estate. So far ns lam concerned, there is not one word of trnth in this statement. I never owned or purchased a piece of real estate in New York city in my I never owned any property in New Jersey, except the two houses at Long Branch, which I now own, in my life. I never held a piece of property in my lifo that I remember of on which I owed anything. What I have—not much—is paid for; I have sold nothing to pay up my debts. My farming experience in Missouri was expensive, and I sold out and gave away my stock, and rented the farm. That was several years ago. Had I gone out of office at the end of four years, when my salary was $25,000 a year, I would have been compelled to sell something—quite an amount—to have carried me out of Washington. But, with my private income and increased salary, I came out at the end of eight years free from debt and without having iucurred any loss anywhere in speculation.” Cleveland Pardons a Counterfeiter. WHKEUNft, April 11.—T. W. Manion, who was sentenced in 1883 by the United States Court of this district to ten years’ imprisonment in'the State prison at Moundsville, has been pardoned by President Cleveland, and is again a free man. Manion was the leader and the brains of a gang of counterfeiters who infested several counties of this State and eastern Ohio for several years, operating with success, making silver coin and passing it by agents scattered over the country. United States detectives got on their track in Chicago, and the gang was broken up and four of the leaders imprisoned. One of

these, an old man named Conley, died in prison. Manion was a Baptist preacher, and had been a member of the West Virginia Legislature. He is a man of brilliant attainments and good address. What influences secured his pardon are not known. — ll ■ 1 ■ i ■ ■- THE MANITOBAN REBELLION. Further About the Massacre at Frog Lake — Tho Situation at Prince Albert. Winnipeg, Man., April 11. — The latest news from Battleford was received this afternoon by the Hudson Bay Company. It was sent by Indian Agent Roe, who is at that point, and is as follows: “At Frog lake eleven whites were massacred by Indiana J. K. Simpson and two men of the Hudson Bay Company are prisoners. The police and chief factor McLane, of the Hudson Bay Compary, at Fort Pitt, are fortifying themselves.” A Regina dispatch states that Colonel Irvine and Assistant Commissioner Reid have sent word from Prince Albert that all are well, but they are short of horse-feed, and are anxiously awaiting help. Advices from the front say General Middleton’s command is making good progress beyond Touchwood. A Medicine Hat dispatch says the steamers Baroness, Alberta and Minnow, with an accompaniment of twenty scows, nave left there. This afternoon the Queen’s Own and B Battery, now en route to Swift Current, will meet them ac that point, from whence they will be convoyed to Prince Albert A telegraph line is to be constructed from Swift Current to the Saskatchewan river, and work is to be commenced at once. Another battalion, composed of Simcoe and York volunteers, arrived in Winnipeg this morning, and are camped here, awaiting further orders. The Quebec battalion is behind them, aud will probably arrive tomorrow. Captain Whitlaw arrived in town last night from Turtle mountain. He reports that the Turtle Mountain American Indians have been making hostile demonstrations, and that the portion of Manitoba adjoining is in danger of a raid. Companies are being formed at DeLoraine, Wakapa and Whitewater as a precautionary measure. A Calgary dispatch says: “Governor Dewdney left for the East, yesterday, after a conference with Crow Foot, in which that dignitary gave renewed assurances of his loyalty. The Governor states that no Indians were crossing from the south, and there was no occasion for anxiety at McLeod; but steps have been taken to place the fort in a position for defense.” No more liquor permits are to be issued here until the rebellion is over. It is believed that Major-general Strange, with a large force, will move toward Edmonton and the north as soon as he has a sufficient number of men at his command. DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN. Indications. War Departmknt, ) OFFICE of THE ChIKF SIGNAL OFFICER, > Washington. April 12, 1885. ) For the Ohio Valley and Tennessee —Slightly colder, fair weather, higher barometer, northerly winds. For the Lower Lake Region—Local rains or snow, followed by fair weather, winds shifting, to northwesterly, higher barometer, slightly colder. For tbe Upper Lake Region—Fair weather, preceded in the extreme east portion by light snows, northerly winds, higher barometer, slight changes in temperature. For the Mississippi Valley—Fair weather, northerly winds, higher barometer, stationary temperature. For the Missouri Valley—Fair weather, northerrly winds, stationary temperature. Local Observations. Indianapolis, April 11. Time. Bar. Thar. Hum. Wind. Weather Rain. 6A. 29.66 42.0 74 NW Clean !o5 10 A. M.. 29.75i 47.8 50 W Cloudy 2r. M . 29.76 52.2 41 NW Cloudy 6r. M.. 29.83 49.0 40 NW Fair 10P. M.. 29.90] 42.2 75 N Clear Maximum temperature, 53.5; minimum temperature, 41.1. Repnblican Nominations at Greensburg. Special to tue Indianapolis Journal. Gref.xsburo, Ind., April 11. —At the city convention of Republicans the following ticket was selected: Mayor, Capt. Giles E. White; treasurer, Chas. H. Thomson; clerk, John O. Marshall; marshal, James R. Clemons; councilmen, First ward, Dr. S. V. Wright; Second, John D. Miller; Third, Dr. M. G. Falconbury; Fourth, Divan Smawley. For most of the places the contest was quite spirited, but the best of feeling prevailed, although the work was not completed until near midnight, the attendance being very large. The nominations are considered equivalent to election, as the city is Republican.

Murdered for Mouey. Jackson, Mich., April 11. —Late yesterday afternoon the body of a man. slightly decomposed and eaten by rats, was discovered under the manger in one of the stalls in the Franklin House stables. The skull was crushed, and tho man had evidently been murdered and then hidden under the litter in the stable. The body has been identified as that of Henry W. Smith, a farmer residing near Leoni, who sold out last December with the intention of going West. He had considerable money about his person, and it is believed he was murdered for moaey. There is considerable excitement in the city over the murder. A man named Halstead, a former partner of Smith, was arrested for tho murder this afternoon. The body was frozen, and it was evident the murder was committed some time ago. _ The Winter Wheat. Chicago, April 11. —The Times presents this morning a variety of information in regard to the winter wheat crop. Dispatches from Kansas and Illiuois agree that the condition of the wheat will lessen the yield one-half. Some portions of Ohio entertain hopes for an average crop, while the central counties show a decreased acreage. Very little injury was done in Michigan by the severe winter. Great damage is reported in the southern counties of Indiana. A crop of nearly 14,000,000 bushels is expected in Missouri, while the decreasing acreage in lowa will bring the product of that State down to 700,000 bushels. Chicago’s Impure Water. Chicago, April l 1 —The supposed impure quality of the drinking water suppled to the city has been made the subject of investigation by a special committee of experts, who visited the crib in Lake Michigan, through which the water filtrates and reaches the city by meaus of a tunnel, They found the river water and sewage three miles beyond the crib, plainly visible, the crib-keeper estimating that the filth extended that far, and the discolored water apparently extending downward to the bottom of tho lake. The subject is one of great interest as affecting the health of the city, apd the committee will make a formal repor An Exciting “Bucket-Shop” Rumor. New York, April 11.— A rumor to the effect that T. Brigham Bishop & Cos. had failed created considerable excitement among persons interested in “bucket shop” dealings. The firm has branch offices in Lowell, and Boston, Muss., aud employed fourteen operators here. The secretary of the United Exchange (limited) said that his organization had bought out Bishop & Cos., and this transfer probably gave life to the rumor. The gentleman stated that his corporation would assume Bishop & Ca’s liabilities. _ Heavy Failure at Bradford, Pa. Braiwo&d, April 11. —James Ellis & Cos., flour merchants, have failed, with liabilities amounting to $200,009.

NOXTH INDIANA CONFERENCE. Ordination of Deacons—Anniversary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. New Castle, April Jl. —The morning prayermeeting to-day was led by Rev. J. W. Lowry. At its close Bishop Walden spoke awhile on the relation of prayer to the work, emphasizing the thought that there is an important relation between the church prayer-meeting and the conquest of the world for Christ For the success of the prayer-meeting previous preparation is demanded on the part of both pastor and people. After reading of the journal of yesterday a committee was appointed on the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society, the same committee to serve on Woman’s Horae Missions. The conference stewards reported their plan of distribution of the funds for superannuated preachers and preachers’ widows and orphans. After sfcme discussion and changes the report was adopted. Dr. Cranston, of Cincinnati, Rev. Dr. S. L. Bowman, of DePauw University, and other visiting and resident ministers were introduced. The class for admission into full connection in the conference and for ordination to deacons’ orders was called, and, after singing “A Charge to Keep I Have,” and prayer by Rev. E. Hold stock, the Bishop addressed the class and asked the disciplinary questions,to which earnest assent was given by the class. The Bishop urged that the preachers in a proper spirit instruct parents to consecrate their children to God in baptism as one strong bond to hold the children to the church in coming years, so that they shall not drift away to ruin. The young men were admitted and elected to orders. Rev. D. W. Osburn and Rev. F. G. Brown were graduated from the course of study and elected to elders’ orders. Three young men, local preachers, were elected to be ordained deacons, and several others were elected for elders’ orders. Dr. Martin, president of DePanw University, was introduced and addressed the conference on the work of the Church Educational Society.’ The various departments of the university were explained and their operations shown. Dr. Cranston addressed the conference in behalf of the church’s publishing interests. In the afternoon the anniversary of the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society was held, and at night the annual temperance meeting, the latter being addressed by E. B. Reynolds, and Rev. W. W. Roberts. TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES. About 150 employes of tbe Missouri car works, at St. Louis, have quit work, in resistance of a cut in wages of 5 to 20 per cent. Detective Pinkerton left Boston, yesterday for Chicago, having in custody Charles' L. Allen, the notorious swindler, who is wanted in St. Paul for swindling. The State Journal, at Topeka, Kan., was yesterday placed in the hands of a receiver, I. N. Baker, who is directed to continue its publication as a Democratic paper for the benefit of creditors. Governor Bate has made positive arrangements to pay every cent of interest on she Tennessee State debt, whether or not there be, within two years, an extra session of the Legislature. Sixty thousand dollars of bonds were funded yesterday, into anew issue and the interest paid to the ceut. F. B. Curtis, who has conducted a bucket-shop at St. Louis for several years past, succumbed to the pressure yesterday, with liabilities of $15,000. He says he has paid out $70,000 since last Monday, but expects to resume this week. W. B. Grable another St. Louis bucket-shop man, also closed yesterday. He has about $4,000 liabilities. One Hundred and Twelve Years Old. Mrs. Mary Breneman, who claims to have been born at Lewiston, Del., March 14, 1773, and who would consequently be 112 years old, is a resident of Lafayette. In 1306, with her first husband, she moved to Circleville, O. Her first husband dying, she married John Breneman, who soon after also died. Her youngest son is still living. He is eighty-one years old, and resides at Kensselar in Jasper county. Mrs. Breneman was a Miss Mary Perry, and claims that she is is a sister of that famous naval hero, Oliver Hazard Perry, The latter she remembers very little about, as he was away at sea a great deal, and was supposed to have been wrecked. It was not until after that he had immortalized himself that she knew he had been saved at the time his vessel was reported wrecked. She remembers General Washington, saying that her father, Captain Christopher R. Perry, and Washington were warm personal friends, and the latter was a visitor at their house, everybody coming out to see him. She recalls the bombardment of Lewiston by the red-coats, saying the ships sailed up one day, shelled the town, and causing great devastation. During the night tbe patriots succeeded in firing one of the vessels of the fleet, and the balance withdrew. See is very deaf, and it is difficult to converse with her.

Chicago Want* Reform. Chicago, April 11.—The following resolution was adopted at a mass meeting in the North division last night: Whereas, ('hicago is in a great peril at the hands of an organized bands of ruffians who, in their desperate efforts to retain their power, stop at no crime, with at present little check by our present police force, and Whereas, The protection of the ballot-box is of equal importance with the protection of life itself; therefore, Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed by this meeting to wait upon the committee of public safety, and urge npon them to call a mass meeting of citizens, irrespective of partv, to protest against such work, and to perfect throughout the city such organizations as may be necessary to put a stop to these outrages. Whereas, These outrages are t>o99ible at our elections because of the deficiency in our State election laws, which afford us no protection at the polls or in the courts, therefor^ Resolved, That wPpray our Legislature to afford us permanent safety by passing efficient election laws similar to those now in force in New York. Obituary. # Special to the Indiananolis Journal. Muncie, April 11.—Mrs. Elizabeth Wolfe, wife of Adam Wolfe, one of tht wealthiest men in eastern Indiana, died at her home in this city, yesterday morning, after a protracted illness. She was the mother of Mrs. Jason Wilson, of Marion; Mrs. R. C. Bell, of Fort Wayne, and the late Mrs. T. J. Brady. Her funeral will occur from the late residence to morrow. Two Men Killed by an Explosion. Hazrlton, Pa., April 11.—One of a set of eighteen boilers, at No. 5 colliery, Yorktown, exploded last evening, instantly killing the fireman, Edward Greastou. and fatally scalding the assistant fireman, Janies Boyle. The latter was blown into a reservoir forty feet from the scene of the explosion, and the mutilated remains of Geaston were found alongside of a steam pump, twenty feet distant, buried under steam pipes and a mass of debris. The boiler-house was partially demolished. Tlie damage will amount to over $7,000. ■■■ ■' ■■ —— A Rich Gold Field. Eagle Pass. Tex., April 11. —News reached here to-day of the discovery of rich gold fields in the Santa Rosa mountains, about 100 miles west from <r>anta Rosa, Mexico. The discovery was made by the Davis brothers, who were working a profitable silver mine in the same range, but have abandoned the silver mines and located claims in the gold fields. The gold lies in quartz, and is described by old Californians as the richest they have ever seen. Attempted Suicide of Defaulter. Cleveland, 0., April 11.—Robt C. Wilson, treasurer of Washington township, Hancock county, 0., shot himself, this morning, in the breast, and will die. He owned a large flouring mill at Arcadia, and was highly rejected. Re-

! cently he had been gambling in wheat, and wa* a defaulter, which was the cause of his attempting suicide. VICJE-PIUSSIDENT HENDRICKS. A Letter and a Token to an Old Citizen (4 Muskingum County, Ohio, Zanesville Special. The following is a copy of a letter received by the venerable Col. George Crooks, one of the oldest citizens of the couuty. He was ninetyone years of ago last Friday, and, very naturally, the letter made him feel, much younger, cominy as it does from so distinguished a personage aft the Vice-president of the United States: ViCK-PRxsrouNT’s Chamber. ) Washington, I>. C., March 20,1885. J Mr. George ftl. Crooks: My Dear Sir—l am informed that you knew my parents, and that your wifo was kind to my mother at the time of my birth. May I express my regard and veneration for you. and thank you for your kindness and the kindness of your wife toward my parents. I have long intended making a visit to your neighborhood, and then I would have seen you. But now ail t can do is to send you my best wishes for your health and happiness, and that a kind Providence may deal gently with you. 1 send you a handkerchief, which l ask you to accept as a present. If I can visit you at any time I will be very glad. With great respect, I remain yours, T. A. HENDRICKS. Mr. Crooks lives about ten miles southwest of this city, and within gunshot of where the Vie*presidont of the United States was bern, and he lias a very vivid recollection of the babe while it was “puking and muling in its mother's arras.'* The Colonel is a life-long Republican, but says that he voted for “Tommy.” Upon receiving the handkerchief, the old gentleman remarked that he would take that to the grave with him. Hints from Holmes./ Heed well the lessons ye have henrd From those old teachers tau id it of God. Yet think not unto them was lent All light for all the coming days. And heaven’s eternal wisdom spout In making straight the aucient ways. —Robinson of Leyden. Poet at the Breakfast-table: It’s faith i* something and enthusiasm for something that makes life worth looking at. Professor at the Breakfast-table: Every event that a man would master must be mounted on the run, and no man ever caught the reins of a thought except as it galloped by him. Professor at the Breakfast-table: Talk, to me. is only spading up tbe ground for crops of thought. I can’t answer for what will turn up. If I could, it wouldn’t be talking, but “speaking my piece.’’ Autocrat of the Breakfast-table: What a comfort a dull, but kindly person is. to be sure, at times! A ground-glass shade over a gas-lamp does not bring more solaca to our dazzled eyes than such a one to our minds. Professor at the Breakfast-table: I look upon a library as a kind of mental chemist's shop, filled with crystals of ali forms and hues, which have come from the union of individual thought with local circumstances or universal principles. Professor at the Breakfast table: Asa general rule, that society where* flattery is acted is much more agreeable than that where it is spoken. Attention and deference don’t require you to make fine speeches expressing your sense of unworthiness (lies) and returning all the compliments paid you. Nineteen for Morrison. Springfield, April 11.—Fourteen senator* and thirty-seven representatives were present. Morrison received 19; Black, 2; Streeter, 2; Logan, 2. Roller Skates, Base ball outfits, marbles and tops given away to purchasers in our boys’ and children’s department. Model Clothing Cos. ANNOUNCEMENTS. JJ. GARVER, M. D., OFFICE 32 EAST OHIO • street. Telephone 470. YAN PELT SUPPLIES FAMILIES WITH ANY grade of (lour desired at wholesale rates. No. 50 North Alabama street. SOLOMON’S' ORIGINAL LOAN OFFICE, 25 South Illinois street. Money advanced on all articles of value. Telephone number 742. T7'AN PELT WILL SELL YOU STRICTLY FRESH V corn-meal, Graham flour, yeast cakes, etc., cheaper than you can buy the common stuff elsewhere. 59 North Alabama street. A~~ NNOUNCEMENT OF my interest in the Bryant & Stratton' Business College of this < ity to Messrs. Heeb. Trook and Redman, i cheerfully recommend them as men well qualified to conduct and maintain a scnool which shall be worthy of the people’s patronage, and 1 cordially ex' tend to them my boat wishes for success. THUS. J. BRYANT. The above sale caused the consolidation of all the business colleges heretofore existing in this city into the Indianapolis Business Wiiversity, “When Block,” opposite postofliee. The institution is under entirely new management, and is thoroughly equipped. It has 185 students in attendance, with a faculty of eight regular teachers. The department of Actual Business in now open. WANTED. WANTED— ENGAGEMENT AS BUSINESS Oil tinaucial manager. Large general experience, especially manufacturing and mercantile; or as general book-keeper. A. P. LEWIS, 712 North Tennessee street. WANTED— LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, IN city or country, wishing to earn $3 to $5 a day at their own homes; no canvassing; work furnished and sent by mail anv distance. For particulars address, with stamp, CRYSTALLIZED PHOTO CO., 53 West Seventh street, Cincinnati. O. FOR RENT. tpOR RENT-BRICK DWELLING FOURTEEN Rooms, extensive grounus. Northeast corner Pennsylvania and Seventh streets. W. H. TALBOTT 27 Talbott Block. | Irdß.tß-r WimNoMicmsi in rui^VoaTin H. T. CONDE, Gen’l Act, ! St., INDIANAPOLia. J TYPE-WRITERS. JS WSPSJJP PUBCHASEBS OK TIIK ■jgSBfSTANDARD REMINGTON return C. O. I). within thirty days if unsatisfactory. Machines rented. All kinds of supplies. Send for pamphlet. WYOKOFF, SEAMANS & BENEDICT, Sole Agents, 17 S. Meridian st., Indianapolis. Three Workmen. “Do you know the tliree organs that do most of the work of removing the waste products from the human body?” Sitting in the office of the Brighton Independent, at Brighton, Maw*.. Air. Edgar W. Knights, the publisher of that journal, asked me the above question. It was a hot day in August, 1884, and I naturally thought the subject too heavy for the weather. I was even less inclined to discuss it because I knew little or nothing about it—and frankly said so. “That is about what I expected," remarked Mr. Knights; “most people have a wonderful capacity for ignorance in that direction. The three organs are tbe skin, the lungs and the kidneys. Contrary to popular belief, the alimentary canal has very little to do with it. The kidneys, either from overwork or other cause*, become diseased. Nowadays kidney trouble is very common. Almost everybody has more or less cf it. if they only knew it. And in a certain stage it becoxnea not only painful, but dangerous. In fact, cases are known of people being beyond help before they thought themselves in the least danger. Alv experience is to the effect that when threatened with kidney trouble—whether it is constitutional or the result of a cold—-the best thing to do is to plaoe a Benson’s Capciuo Plaster right over the kidneys. These plasters work better than any internal remedy 1 know of. In most cases the relief is almost immediate, and, if persevered in, they produce excellent results even in advanced stages of the disease*. ” “Benson’s plasters cured me of kidney complaint, giving immediate relief.” R. Fuller, Sanitaria, Polk county, Florida. “1 was troubled with inflammation of the kidneys, used a Benson's plaster, and got entirely well without any other medicine whatever.” W. 11*. Mitchell, 10 Parmenter street, Chicago. Ask to see the Three Rod Seals. Imitations of Benson’s plaster are sold under similar names. When buying Benson's examine the piaster yourself before it is wrapped up. The genuine has the Three Red Seals trade mark on its face. 1-iuok tor the T4e** Bed Seal*