Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 February 1889 — Page 1

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Tourists and invalids have Jxist begun to realize the fact that the winters of Colorado are the most inrigor! atlng part of the year, and that the Invalid can recti, peratemost rapidly during the winter season in tho centennial state. The natural fipriujrs of which Manitou is possessed, are national In their reputation. Every one drinks the cold effervescing waters as they come babbling up from nature's laboratory, and the ailing and sick find much relief in their use. Tourist tickets to this famous resort and descriptive pamTthlAfH nf CfiUimAfi ran h rMirx1 nt Ih. HT n.' ticket ofSces, No. 2 Bates House, No. 138 South Illinois at, and Union Station. T. C. PECK, Pass. Agt. BEATEN BY HER HUSBAND. Brutal Treatment of a Newly Married Member of 3Iary Anderson's Company. Chicago, Feb. 13. Near midnight last night, in the Commercial Hotel, a commotion was created by the piercing ecreams of a woman. The first person to arrive on the scene found a man beating a woman. They proved to be William F. Doran, scenic artist for Mary Anderson, and his wife, known on the stage as Miss Clara Russell, also of the same company, and who plays the part of "second lady" and "first dancer." Mr. C. W. Dabb, the proprietor of the hotel, ejected Doran from the hotel, and Miss Russell, with her face badly bruised and disfigured, went to her room. Between sobs she managed to say that she was an English girl, and had first come to this country with Henry Irving, several years ago. She had met DoTan in New York. They had grown to like each other. She returned to England, and they did not see each other again until the organization of Miss Anderson's present company. Their old attachment revived, and in Boston, three weeks ago, they were secretly married, unknown even to members of the conipanv. Doran, she said, was insanely jealous of her. 'I was going home alone from McVicker's one night last week," she continued, "when, as I was passing an alley on Dearborn street, a man came from out the darkness and lifted his hat to me. I thought 1 was alone, but . a man, whom, I afterward saw, was my husband, ran past me and knocked the other man down. I left thcra fighting and ran frightened to the hotel. Presently my husband came into my room' and slapped and beat me. I managed to put him ont, and he climbed into the room again over the transom and gavo me another beating. As we came from the theater last night he kept pinching my arm until iust see how it looks," and Miss Russell, pulling up the sleeve of her dress, displayed an arm bruised black and blue. "After I came home," continued Miss Russell, "I went to the dining-room. I was eating a lizht lunch and drinking a bottlo of beer, when Will came in. He took me by the shoulders and dragged me into the hall, and oeat ana struck me in the face just as you Quaint Catherine reason. Pittsfikld, Mss., Feb. 12. The inventory of Miss Catherine Peason, of Richmond, lately deceased at an advanced age, is a great surprise to herrelatives, notwithstanding she was known to possess considerable wealth. The inventory just filed shows a personal estate of 150,000, nearly all in government and bank and first-class railroad stocks. Miss Peason was a noted character in the county for many years. She always attended the annual snows, wearing diamonds of quaint and old-fashioned style, and appeared very antique. In her wardrobe were found fifty old bonnets of various styles, and seventy old shawls, some of which were many old ones quite valuable; fifty vials were also found, 6omo of which had contained medicines, all washed clean and packed away carefully in a drawer. In dresses there was a great variety. Some were packed away just as they had been completed, apparently unworn, and many fino old silks were among the list. Parasols and many other articles of years ago were found also, all carefully preserved. Itaclng at New Orleans. New Orleans, Feb. 12. The weather was fine, the attendance good, and and tho track heavy. First Race One-half a mile. Starters: Maid of Orleans. Lord Grosveuor. Dan Meeks, Gabe C, Break down. Playful Lord Grosvenor won in CS seconds; Ureak down second, Meeks third. Second Race Four and one-half furlonas. Starters: Stuart, Florine, Eternity, Top o'the Morning. Comet. Top o'the Morning won in 1:031-2: Florine second, fistuart third. Third Race Five-eighths of amile. Starters: St. Albans. Electricity, Lord Grosvenor, JimD. Electricity won in 1:12 1-2, Jim D second, Lord Grosvenor third. Fourth Race Three-fourths of a mile, barters: McMnrtry, Catilian, lied Leaf, Hollywood. Red Leaf won in 1:27: McMurtxy second. Castilian third,

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Bloom ixgton, Ind., Feb. 12. The trial of William Norman against the White Caps, continued to-day with urrtmial interest. Ilardly had the doors opened when the court room was crowded and remained so all day, the bits of evidence being grasped with interest by tho crowd. Tho plaintifTs counsel insisted upon a separation of witnesses, which evidently is working to their advantage. The first testimony was that of Wm. Murphy, a neighbor, who stated that about 1 o'clock on the night the outrage was committed, he was awakened by the calls of Norman's boy, who was in his night clothes and in bare feet, and stated that a mob had taken possession of his homo and were beating his father. Murphy ran over to Norman's, and from a hiding place ten feet distant recognized three of the defendants by their voice and clothing, though they were masked. He heard them tell Norman if he testiiied in court against them they would hang him, and one of them proposed to do it, but they soon took him home. Murphy noticed tho eighteen-year old daughter of Norman attempting to crawl under the house. He called her by name, which she recognized at once, and running to him, almost irightened to death, begged for protection he took her to his home. William Oliver testiiied that the night before, at 0 o'clock, he noticed four men on horseback who, ho thought, were the defendants. Tho next morning he tracked them to Norman's home, and in the direction of where thev lived. A sister and brother of Norman also testified that a number of men rode up to their houso thopfur.e night and said they had given 13111 a good beating, and would give His mother the same treatment if she did not behave herself. The defense began their testimony by introducing evidence to show the bad character of Norman and his wife. The work of proving an alibi was also begun, and strong evidence to acquit Squire Bonhani was produced. A session is now in progress and will extend far into the night, as the case must close to-morrow. Most of tho evi dence is in the nature of an alibi, and the defense is also making a strong showing. s Fatally Shot by Burglars. proprietor or a gents -furnishing store at wilkiusburg, a suburb of this city, was fatally shot ny burglars at 2:30 o'clock this morning. Mr. St. Clair lives with his family back, of the store, and was awakened by a noise of something falling. As he opened the door leading to the store lie saw outlined against the light outside the forms of two men. Before ne could raise the pistol to fire, the burglars shot twice at him. He then returned the fire, following them out to the street. As he reached the pavement he was shot twice, one ball entering ine leu leg ana me oiner tatting effect in tho left breast. The noise alarmed the neighborhood, but before assistance arrived the assassins had escaped. 5St. Clair was carried, unconscions, into the houso and a physician summoned, who oronounccd his wounds fatal. The borough police were notified and the burglars tracked in the snow for eight or ten miles, when all traces of them were lost. St. Clair's store was robbed about four months ago by two thieves who were arrested and are now in jail It is believed that the burglars of this morning aropals of the former nouse-ureak-ers. The lllcycle Kace. New York, Feb. 12. The women bicyclists contending at Madison-square Garden for the championship of tho world started on their second day's effort at C o'clock this afternoon. Miss Armaindo, who was taken seriously ill last night, made her appearance, looking badly, but she set herself to the task with a will and was tho first to complete a mile, doing it in four minutes and two and three-fourths seconds. She left tho track at 4:15, however, and remained off for the remainderof the afternoon. Miss Stanley, the leader, looks remarkably fresh, and is doing fine wheeling, and Miss Von Blumen promises to be a winner. An exciting race among the leaders occurred just belore the. hour for intermission arrived. The 9 o'clock score was: Stanley, 155mi.es; Baldwin, 149; Von Blumen, 145; Woods, 13U; Armaindo, 100; Suallor, 120; Lewis, 120; Hart, 112; McShane, 90; Oaks, 108; Brown, 103. 1 a. m. Score Stanley, 204; Baldwin, 10."; VonBlumen, 101; Woods. 173: Lewis, 102; Suallor, 170; Hart, 147; Oaks, ISO; Armaindo, 112; McShane, 121; Brown, 115. American Shooting Association. New York, Feb. 12. Tho American Shooting Association has been organized here, by the election of C. W. D. Dimick, Boston, president; J. A. H. Dressel, vice-president; Elliott Smith, secretary, and Solomon Turck, treasurer. These, with the addition of the following, wero elected directors: P. G. Sauford. O. T. Harring. W.T. Harvey, Charles Latham, L. C. Smith. Major J. M. Taylor is general manager, with the following advisory board: S. A. Tucken, Delavan, 111.; Ed. Taylor, Cincinnati: H. M. Murchy, Syracuse; George E. Albee, New Haveu; C. F. Willard, Chicaeo; W. F. Quimby, New York; E. O. Mills, Washington, D. 0.; S. J. Kellogg. San Francisco; W. A. Dubray, Walla Walla; Dr. W. C. Cross, Tuscola. The advisory board to frame trap rules for live birds and maintain target shooting, was called to meet at Cincinnati, 0 Monday next, the ISth inst. The principal offices will be in the Stewart Building, New York city. Kev. Dowling In Demand, Cleveland, O., Feb. 12. Rev. George Thomas Dowling, D. D., formerly pastor of the Euclid-avenue Baptist Church, arrived in tho city to-day. Dr. Dowling passed out of the Baptist denomination last October. He has been called to the Woodwardavenue Congregational Church of Detroit, since then, and to the Madison-avenue Reform Church, of Albany, N. Y. Both of these calls are unanimous and enthusiastic. Each of the churches offers Dr. Dowling a salary of $!..VX) a year. Next week the Doctor goes East to lecture in tho Bo3ton Star course, at Boston. During his adsenc he will doubtless decide which of the calls he will accert.

BISMARCK Ef BAD TEMPER

The Chancellor Suffers from a Variety of Troublesome Physical Ailments, And Is Annoyed and Worried by the Intrigues of His Foes and Imaginary Affronts from Members of the Imperial Family. Le Caron Completes His Story, Returns Thanks, and Bows Himself Out Political Interest in France Centers on Revision of the Constitution-Tolstoi's "Reform" ; Measures Approved by the Czar. ? BISMARCK'S WKATII. rbysical and Mental Ailments Cause the Chancellor to Show Had Temper. Berlin, Feb. 12. Prince Bismarck's at tack of neuralgia is complicated withrheu matisra, renal disorder, want of appetite and insomnia. Ho continues to work, against the adviso of his doctors. Hisvisiti to tho Chancellerie are marked with fre quent outbursts of passion and other evidences of extreme irritability. Apart from his morbid physical conditions, party intrigues, uiming to sap his inlluence with the Emperor, worry the Chancellor more than ever. Count Von Walderseo, whom the Ultra Conservatives hope to see succeed Bismarck at no distant day, scored against the Chancellor by getting the Emperor to assent to the stopping of tho action against the Kreuz Zeitung. A court report says that when Bismarck went to the Schloss to protest that the action must proceed, ho was kept waiting a quarter of an hour in an ante-chamber, sitting in a fit of violent rage. Ho told Chamberlain Mirbach that tho delay was an intentional insult arranged by tho cabal against him, and that tho Emperor, hearing the broil, left his room hniriedly, apologized to the Chancellor, succeeded in calming him, and obtained his assent to tho abandonment of the prosecution. Bismarck, if in sound health, would probably care little for the enmity of tho ultra Conservatives. He can aflbrd to despise tho Waldersee clique, but ho fears' losing hi9 hold over the leaders of tho goverment groups. A significant inspired article in the Hamburg Nachrichten, and quoted in tho North. German Gazette, is the cause of excited discussion In political circles. The article attacks the National Liberals for taking a neutral position m tho uemcken debate and for increasing apathy in their support of the government. The article proceeds to ask whether the National Liberals are speculating on tho speedy disappearance of the ChanceUor, and warns them that, anyhow, it would be wrong to count on a change favorable to them in either the internal or the external policy of the government, as Count Herbert Bismarck, although not becoming the leading man of the state, with the full power ol his father, would still hold tho reins of foreign affairs, while some man with tho programme of Waldersee, or some other hostile to the National Liberals, might pick np apart of the powers left by the Chancel fat If the leading motive of. the article is to rally the government's supporters in tho Reichstag around the Chancellor, to assist in tho struggle against tho court cabal, it has already met with a warm response. Privately the Chancellor is receiving assurances of undiraished confidence, coupled with enthusiastic expressions of personal regard, all the more fervent because allow ance is made for his physical troubles. INFORMER LE CARON. He Completes Ills Story Concerning Opera tions of tho Irish-American Societies. London, Feb. 12. The cross-examination of Lo Caron, the witness for the Times, was continued upon the resumption of the sitting of tho Parnell commission to-day. He said ho had visited Europe five times since 18C7, sometimes in a professional capacity and sometimes nnprofessionally. Ho reported himself to tho authorities on each occasion, except in 1SC7. Neither Mr. O'Kelly nor Mr. Parnell had ever written to him. The Fenians expelled Mr. O'Kelly, the witness said, because ho had joined with Mr. Parnell in the open movement. O'Leary denounced Mr. O'Kelly. Tho witness believed that O'Leary was a violent opponent of the League. Continuing, the witness said ho delivered sealed packages from Mr. Devoy and O'Leary to Egan, in Paris, in 1881, and acknowledged that the security of the seals alone, prevented him from opening the packets. Ho again saw Mr. Egan in 1SS3. Later Mr. Egan introduced hiin to Mr. Parnell in the lobby of the House of Commous. He conversed with Mr. Parnell and was complimented by him on his work. Tho Irish Republican Brotherhood was then opposing Mr. Parnell so far as the Home organization was concerned. Mr Parnell complained of this opposition, and said that the home and sister organization would have been crippled had they not obtained assistance from America. At Mr. Parnell's request the witness saw Devoy, and Sullivan and two others in America. He did not write tho result of his conversations with these men to Mr. Parnell, because ho had not been requested to. More-over, Egan had instructed tho witness to write to him. Witness's conversation with Parnell had no reference to Egran. The most important part of Mr. Parnell's conversation concerned his views as a revolutionist. He declared that he did not see why an insurrection should bo unsuccessful. The witness had heard this before from Egan, but, coming from Mr. Parnell, it startled him. Sir Charles Russell, counsel for the Parnellites, and Sir Henry James, connsel for i uo limes, nero auuouncea tuar tney nau agreed not to produce tho documents which were the subject of discussion on Friday last. The government paid the witness 2,000 between Feburary 1SCS, to August 1S70. He speut every cent of this for public purposes. For instance, he took John Cecil's I O U 73 to save his reputation and to keep him from becoming a defaulter. This action give the witness a 6trong hold upon O'Neill. He had spent more than he had received in the public service, lie had made no arrangements for future reward. ThoV. C. organization, which numbered 23,000 members, deliberately and knowingly supported the dynamite policy. In the convention of 18S1, one hundred and sixtytwo of the delegates present favored the uso of dynamite. Tho convention held in Madison-squaro Garden. New York, in 1S84. advocated tho dynamite policy. Sullivan, Ixmasney, Cronan, Siuythe, Canton, Hicks, Furlong and Crane were present at the convention. Le Caron said Senator Jones was considered a 'carpet-bag" Senator. He had not heard of any crime being attributed to Mr, Jones. The witness attended the ODen and secret caucuses of the Chicago convention in 1S8L Messrs. Sheehy, Healy and T. P. O'Counor wero not present at the secret meetings. Le Caron here prodnced a photograph of Mr. Parnell. He said that he had received two of these photographs, one of which was mailed to him in caro of Mr. Brennan, at the league headquarters, Dublin. The envelope in which this photograph was inclosed was stamped with the House of Commons stamp. Mr. Parnell signed one of the photographs, "Yours very truly. C. S. ParneU." This was done in the witness's presence. The other photograph was similarly signed. Le Caron was unable to swear whether tne pnotograpn proauceu was Mr.

Parnell's gift or tho one that was sent him by mail. Egan gave him his photograph, which was signed, "Best regards," in Paris, in 1S81. Egan also gave him a photograph of a leading member of the league, which was similarly signed. Ho saw Egan write tho words mentioned on both photographs. Boynton sent Egan two photographs, with a note saying: "Please give these to our friend to take to America." Le Caron said that the convention of 1881 unanimously agreed to carry on a secret warfare. Tho "V. C." comprised tho dvnamite party apart from the O'Donavan liossa parti'. Tho secret organization was first conceived in 1S00. Tho "V. C." dated from 1872. Kossa was expelled from the organization for insubordination. Ho wanted to rule or ruin. Tho connection between the Supreme Council and the "V. C." was raptured at

tue uosion convention, in ikh, eacn organization claiming to be the legitimate body. Mr. Parnell requested the witness to write to Devoy, Sullivan, Hines and Carroll. Since the examination in chief, the witness had received from America one of Devoy'a original letters. It was dated. "Office of James Reynolds, No. 41 Orange street, New Haven, June 34, 1881." Mr. Asquith, of counsel for Mr. ParneU, objected to the introduction of the letter. Attorney-general Webster explained that the letter showed what passed between Devoy and Lo Caron concerning what Sir. ParneU had instructed Le Caron to do. The letter was admitted as evidence. It read: Dear Friend I am sorry I xvas obliged to pro to New York Saturday. I did not receive your letter until I returned last night. I thank you for your information, and for the interest you take In a matter afiectinr us aU so closely. I have not yet heard from It. (meaning nines). I received, yesterday, a short note from E. (meanins Eau), gtrongly urging me to come over, but cannot understand why until I get your explanation. I should liko to come if I could spare the time and, if my visit would produce the effect anticipated, but I fear it would not I could not speak for anybody. No man could epeak for the V. C." without authority, which it would take time to get. None of us can guarantee anything for those ou the other side who are hostile, but who, I feci certain, do not represent the opinion of the home organization. There can be no chance there until there is a change of persons, which is sure to come in time. All I could do would be to tell E. and P. (P. meaning ParneU), on my own responsibility, what will satisfy our friends, and make proposals. I might feel moraUy certain that they would be approved, bui I w ould ou no account havo them pay my expenses, which would placeme iu a false position. I have asked our friends advice here a to whether they think it the right thing to do. They will consider the matter, but; I don't think now that I shall be so advised. They (Parnell and his friends) seem to misunder stand tho dissatisfaction here. It is caused, not by their action in Ireland, but by tho action they allow their friends to take here in their name. Opinions differ littlo on essential points, but we cannot tolerate the kind of thing begun in Buffalo. I will write again. Youra, John Devoy. Le Caron said that "the kind of thing begun in Buffalo" related to the action of Mr. Parnell's friends in attempting, at the open convention, to depose, disorganize and disrupt the revolutionary organization. No reference was intended to the protest made at Buffalo against violence and crime. The witness identified the alleged speech by Mr. Parnell, referring to tho latter's determination to "sever the last link binding Ireland and England." He also testified that on the occasion of Alexander Sullivan's trial for murder, Sheriff Agnow, who was a member of tho secret organization, selected and "fixed" the jury. Sullivan was acquitted on the ground that he shot tho man killed for affronting his wife, and that it was a case of justifiable homicide. This ended tho examination of tho witness. Upon leaving the stand Le Caroa said he wished to apologize if he had been impertinent. He did not know the rules of the court. He thanked all for the courtesy that had been shown him, saluted the bench and bar, and left the court-room. Tho court then adjourn sd. FRE?TCH POLITICS. Revision of the Constitution Is Now the Main Topio Among Politician?, frARis, Feb. 12. In the senate, to-day. Premier Floquet introduced tho scrutin d'Arrondisement bill and askeel urgency for the measure, which was granted. On the proposal of M. Do Casabianea, notwithstanding the protests of members of the Right, it was decided that the bureau should meet immediately aud appoint a committee on the bill. This committee will consist entirely of members who favor that system of election. The issue of next Thursday's debate in the Chamber of Deputies, on the proposed revision of the constitution, is the sole topic of conversation in parliamentary circles. The ministerialists do not conceal their fears of defeat unless M. Floquet assents to a system of revision satisfactory to the Radicals, who will not vote for revision except by a constituent asserablyr while M. Floquet persists that the revision must be partial and clfected by a congress of the Senate and Chamber of Deputies. The Conservatives side with the Radicals in demanding that the subject be referred to a constituent assembly, believing that the assembly would have a largo Boulaneist or Conservative majority. Whether M. Flouquet's proposal or the proposal of the Conservatives and Radicals is carried, the Senate is expected to reiect revision in anv form as inopportune The Chamber of Deputies will begin the vote upon the budget, and will continue talking until the opening of the exhibition, when it will adiourn until tho elections in Octo ber. The defeat of M. Floquet may cause a Cabine!; crisis, but the Ministerialists are confident that there will be no dissolution until autumn. In an interview, to-day. General Boulangersaid he would probably make an address in the Chamber of Deputies on Thursday, but that he would not demand a dissolution of Parliament. Ho stated that ho had no intention of contesting the seat for the Department of Haute-Vianne. He said that if he came into power he believed ho could induce England to evacuate Egypt, and thus remove the only difficulty between England and France. He appeared to believe that his triumph wsuld come after tho exhibition. A DEFEAT FOR TISZA, Popular Opinion Compels an Amendment of the Army Kecruitlng Bill. Pestii, Feb. 12. The debate on the army bill will begin in the lower houso of the Diet on Thursday next The agitation against the measure, which ceased during the overpowering public emotion arising from the death of Rudolph, has arisen again with sudden intensity. Tho ministers calculated that the presence of the Emperor and Empress would tend to repress the excitement, but the country appears to bo too strongly concerned to permit any consideration to prevent a hostile demonstration against tho obnoxious clause. The opposition has been strengthened by the memorials whichmany districts are sending to the government. Tho deputies of the upper house are also turning against the bilL Seeing that defeat was certain. Herr Von Tisza. after communicating with Count Kalnoky, Count Von Taafo and the war ministers, submitted a compromise to theEmperort by whom it was approved. To-day Herr on Tisza, in conference with tho Liberal Club, disclosed the amendments. He said that although convinced that the original article 14 comprised all possible constitutional suarantecs, yet, in view of public fears, tho government would not opposo the insertion of words declaring explicitly that the clause relating to the recruiting of contingents shall operate for ten years only. This compromise obviates the opposition that the recruiting clause might be permanent. The club discussed next the offensive nronosal in recard to tho use of German in the examination of offi cers, and it was finally resolved, under the 1 1 r rr-l aU.x II : uerr nsza, iuai iiuuanan should be used in examinations, a sufficient knowledge of German being guaranteed. The bill as amended is now 6ure to pass, and the position of the Ministry is strengthened, GENERAL. FOREIGN NEWS. The Czar Approves a Portion of the 1t forms" Proposed by Count Tolstoi. St. Petersburg, Feb. 12. The Czar's approval of Count Tolstoi's measures of reform extends only to tho first eection,

which provides for tho appointment of rural chiefs of districts to control the affairs of the peasantry. The peasants complain of the corruption and dishonesty existing among tne official low-class clerks. The Czar desires to re-establish the lulluenco of the gentry, trusting that they will be less liable to bo corrupted. Tho provincial governors will appoint chiefs from the nobility, vesting them with judicial and administrative authority. The Czar does not approve of Count Tolstoi's second proposal, which is to the effect that the presidents of tho Zcmstvo, or land assemblies, who are now elected, shall henceforth be nominated by the government and that thev shall be given power to direct the members as to what questions they majr discuss. The opponents of Count Tolstoi

declare that his reforms constitute a dangerous assault upon liberalism, vesting the nobility with supreme control. The Pope's Latest Allocution. Rome, Feb. 12. The Pope, in his allocucution, after declaring that the negotiations between Russia and the Vatican aro progressing satisfactorily and will soon bo concluded, deals at length with the position of tho church in the modern world. Ho says that it is now more than ever necessary for tho powers to make common causo with the church by reason of tho perils ly which they are threatened, proof of which was afforded by the recent unfortunate disturbances in Rome. Arms alone, the progress of military science and the perfecting of weapons of destruction are insufficient. Moreover, even though it is permitted to employ arms in self-defense, nature does not tolerate might being held sufficient surety for right. Peace must bo I (reserved by rendering to each what beongs to him, and strictly adhering to the dictates of justice. Illness of De Lesgeps. Paris, Feb. 12. M. de Losseps is ill. nitherto he has defied his years, but old age has suddenly fallen upon him with tho collapse of the Panama canal scheme. His daily levee has ceased, and the family will not allow visitors to refer to the Panama canal. On the Bourse to-day Panama canal shares closed nominallj' at 50. There wero no buyers. The last hopes of the supporters of the undertaking rest upon tho Credit Fonciers scheme to create a company after hearing the report of an engineer commission on tho state of the works and tho capital necessary to complete the canal. At any rate, tho active career of M.do Lcsseps is over. If a new company is ever formed, M. Christophle, tho governor of tho Credit Foncier, will bo president. Xew Constitution for Japan. Tokio, Feb. 12. Tho new constitution was promulgated from tho throne by tho Mikado, on Monday. The constitution establishes a Houso of Peers, tho members of which uro to be partly hereditary, partly elective, and partly nominated by the Mikado, and a House of Commons of oOO members. The right of suffrage is given to all men of tho age of tweuty-iive years and over who pay taxes to tho amount of 25 yearly. Liberty of religion, freedom of speech and the right of public meeting are established. Parliament shall possess legislative functions and the control of the finance, under limitations. The German Socialist Law. Bbrlix, Feb. 12. The Tageblatt says that the government has submitted to the Bundesrath a proposal to modify the Socialist law, and that if the Bundesrath approves the proposal, a bill will bo submitted to the Reichstag abating the repressive measures. Iu the meantime the application of tho article permitting the expulsion of sentenced Socialists from that district under the law ispr.tctically suspended. Tho authorities everywhere report that expulsion tends to spread, instead of decrease, socialism. Laying a Rase for a Debate. Berlin, Feb. 12. Herr Liebknecht'-will introduce in the Reichstag a resolution condemning the mutilation in tho postoffice of the number of the Contemporary Review containing the article on "The Bismarck Dynasty." He will insist that, as the article had not been interdicted, tho actiou of the authorities in excising it was illegal. He intends to make the incident the pivot for a debate on Uismarkian despotism. Foreign Notes. Mr. Gladstone has taken a town house at London for the coming session. It is stated that King Milan intends to have a pompous coronation in May at Monastic Sarah Bernhardt has achieved enormous success in her impersonation of Fedora, in Vienna, but was only moderately successful in Rome. The rise of the Seine has flooded the suburbs of Paris and creatlv imneded travel. ihe grounds of the exhibition, together with several of the buildings, have been slightly damaged by the overflow. At the banquet given by the Republican Club, in Madrid, to celebrate the proclamation of the republic, in 1873. the discussion ended in disorder. Tho officers of tho club were compelled to dissolve the meeting. The correctional tribunal at Nice has decided that Dr. Sellon, who recently eloped with Miss Wilcox, of New York, cannot be arraigned under French law, as Miss Wilcox is over sixteen j-ears of age, and she ran away of her own free will. Dr. Sellon will be liberated. The Alleged Beef and Fork Trust. St. Louis, Feb. 12. Governor Humphrey, of Kansas, has selected St. Louisas the place, and March 12 as tho time for holding the interstate convention to investigate the alleged beef and pork combine. The convention will be composed of joint committees of three Senators and five Representatives from the Legislatures of Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri. Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Arkansas, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and "Wyoming. Several of the States have already been heard from favorably, and there is little doubt that all of them will be represented. Tho Governor of Pennsylvania has expressed a desire to have that State represented, although Pennsylvania was not invited to join the movement. Robbed by Masked Men, Lima. O., Feb. 12. A gang of whito masked thieves visited tho residence of Rev. James Smith, near Arlington, last nicht. and robbed him of 100 in enrrencv. Mr. Smith lives on a farm in tho samo neighborhood with Wesly Oman, who.wi thins son, was bound and fobbed last week. Smith was at homo with his family when the marauders came. .Four of tho party presented revolvers to the heads of the family, wlulo the others went through the house. Nathan Essingod. of tho same locality, has received notice that ho may expect a similar visit, and the community is excited. All the men are buying fire-arms. High Prices for Pictures. New York. Feb. 12. Seventy-six pictures, tho private collection of James H. Stebbins, bronght the sum of $159,o0. at auction to-night at Checkering Hall. , The large hall was filled with art critics, artists and people of wealth. There was a littlo sensation when the auctioneer was offered 11,000 as the first bid on Meissonnier's celebrated picture, The Game Lost." It was finally sold for 26.300. The name of the purchaser could not be ascertained. This canvas was 13 1-2x10 1-3 inches. 31. B.Mason, of Boston, paid $13,700 for Jean Leon Gerome's "L'Eminens Grise." W. W. Astor, of this city, paid $10,500 for a picturo by the same artist. Old Couple Robbed by Masked Men. Louisville, Feb. 12. Two masked men broke into the house of John Arterburn, at Nabob, in Monroe county, a few nights ago, and took 8740 in cash, and notes to the v1iia of ike.veral thonsand dollar Tli money had just been received by Mr. Arterburn, and the robbers made Mrs Arterburn turn it over to them, threatening her with death if she refused. Tho Arterburns are very old people, the husband being nearly ninety, and they live alone. The burglars threatened them with death if they revealed the robbery, and they kept it secret until a day or two ago.

THE XEW CABINET OFFICER

A Recent Purchase of Seeds Stands in tlio Way of Mr. Colinan's Confirmation, And 3Iay Prevent His Becoming & Member of the Cabinet The Nominations of Thompson and Stevenson Not to Be Confirmed. Robert Smalls Delivers a Strong Speech in the Houso of Representatives, Clearly and Conclusively Showing His Eight to a Seat in that Body Treasury Analysis of House and Senate Tariff Bills. COtMAN'S NOMINATION. Charge That Prevents Immediate Confirm tion Cases of Thompson and Stevenson Special to the In than a polls Jounui. Washington, Feb. 12. The nomination of Norman J. Colman to be Secretary of Agriculture was taken np in executive session of the Senate, to-day, and referred to the committee on agriculture. It was expected that his nomination would be promptly confirmed, but there are objections to it which may yet defeat confirmation. A recent purchase of seeds from A. B. Cleveland fc Co., of Sackett's Harbor, N. Y., was brought up in executive session and resulted in the reference to committee of the nomination, instead of immediate continuation. Cleveland & Co., it was alleged, are not regular seed dealers, and when given a largo order by Colman for 6eeds, went about in northern New York buying old, and, in some instances, worthless seeds, which they shipped hero and wero paid a price worthy of tho best stock. The newspapers at Rochester denounced the transaction, and traced tho purchases of old 6eeds there to tho depot, where they found them boxed and addressed for shipment to the Commissioner of Agriculture. The seeds, on their arrival here, were 6ent out to farmer as good goods. It was alleged that the worthlessness of the seeds wa9 known to Colman at tho time he made the purchases, but he accepted them and made distributions. Tho nomination of Thompson, of South Carolina, to be Civil-service Commissioner, vice Kdgerton removed, and Stevenson, or Illinois, to bo justice of the Supreme Court of this district, will not be continued. Objection is made to Thompson on personal as well as general grounds. In tho first place, he is not considered a tit man for the position to which he has been nominated. He was elected Governor of South Carolina at a time when there wero wholesale intimidations of colored and white Kepnblican voters and high-handed frauds at the ballotboxes. Ho is not regarded in any sensoa civil-service reformer, and those who have studied his political career are amused that the President, who pretended to be a civil-service reformer, should appoint him to a position of this Kind. South Carolina Republicans have asked the Senate to withold action till they can be heard. They propose to discuss the part Thompson and his friends have taken in South Carolina politics, and the Senate will not onlv wait to hear of the political charges which may bo brought against Thompson, but they will wait till resi dent Harrison makes a nounnatiou before thev confirm any man to" the position of Civil-service CorarUssioner. Smalls, the colored man from ..South Caro lina whoso contest for tho seat of Elliott it now pending in the House, will lay before the Senate committee having Thompon'a nomination in charee, somotstimonv bearing upon the part Thompson has taken in the elections in his Stat j, which. Smalls ea vs. will bo hi irhlv inter estincr and verv important. He thinks it would be an outrage upon the Southern Republicans and an affront to decent politicians in all sections of the country to confirm the nomination of Thompson. HON. ROBERT SMALLS. In a Strong Speech He Demonstrates Uhl Right to a Seat in the House. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Washington, Feb. 12. Hon. Robert Smalls, contestant for a scat in Congress from the Seventh South Carolina district,' whoso case is being considered, madetha speech of the Fiftieth Congress in his own behalf. Elliott, contcstee, charges that Smalls -was unpopular, because of a conviction of the charge of bribery while a member of the Senate in South Carolina, Smalls affirmed his innocence, and his exposure of tho mode of his indictment and trial and tho destruction of his appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States by an unsolicited pardon by tha Democratic Governor, wa convincing and crushed out every vestige of a valid claim that Elliott can make. He spoke one hour and a quarter, and was given a fine hearing. His speech bristled with facts, and each point was clinched and riveted fast. There aro two leading points in the contest: Smalls received over twelve hundred majority of tho legal votes cast. Of the votes returned by the election boards. Smalls had 847 majority. The county and State boards threw out enough precincts to give the certificate to Elliott. To do this a precinct where a free and undisputed election was held, and where every man who desired to vote did vote, was thrown out because tho polls did not open until 10 a. m.. while another was counted which did not open until noon. The former way overwhelmm gly Republican, the latter Democratic. The other point is this: In ono precinct, where the Republican majority was over 600, the Democrats, who, under the laws, have all the election officers, moved tho pols f or Congressman six milts, to a place known as tho lirick Episcopal Church, and all the votes were rejected because the voters did not haveacertiiicateof registration to vote at the church in addition to the one authorizing them to vote in the township. Tho law does not reouire duplicate certificates of registration. Mr. Smalls offered his own in evidence, and showed that in his precinct ho voted at one poll for county and State officers, and at another poll, mora than a mile away, he voted for Congressman, and yet no one there was ever required to have two certificates. To refuse to seat Smalls upon the evidence in the record will bo an outrage upon the people of tho Seventh South Carolina district. Smalls made many friends by his able speech. MINOR 3L1TVER3. Treasury Computation as to the Kffeet of the IIoumj and Senate Tariff Bills. Washington', Feb. 12. The computations made by the Treasury Department as to the probable eff ect on the revenues of tho tariff bill and the Senate amendments have been made public. They show that tho House bill would reduce the collections from customs $V),SV),345, and from internal revenue $17,610,234, or a total reduction of revenue of $07,000,570; the bill, as amended by the Senate, would reduce the customs collections 8 13,076,887 and the internal revenue receipts $S3,903,7SO, or $47,8S2,637 in the aggregate. The average ad valorem rate under existing law is 4o.il; underthe House bill it would be and under the oenate bill 40.00. In his letter transmitting the computations. Secretary Fairchild says that, "to avoid extra delay and labor, the department made use of estimates formerly prepared, based on the importations for 1537. Although msae according to me pita and theory usually adopted, T rtcccniro