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10 TIIF. WHEN'S LARRY NOOUN'S NEW YEAR'S. jyE-OOIlRIi:! al wor sorry Whin trie OwM Year died! An' al bjj-3. a 111 shtart toroorry, Loiko aFve alwax thried al give yez all fair -w arnln k arULeshtarUn' Inthexnornln' Frcm the wakecess I vror born In WLia the Owld Year fiied!" "t The year fornlnsht the pasht won, "Whin the Owld Year died. Fays al. This Is the lasht -wan al'U l)tt filled-wid pride!" So says al til Miss McCarty I wcr meetln at the paarty. n 1 -'lAre us both be firinkin hearty!" Whin the Owld Year died! X a. - 1 Al,, tT Falling tcmperata.ro this afternoon; colder

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41 So we dined an' -wined together, "Whin the Owld Year died, An agreed on health an weather. An the whole wnrrld wide! An says al, "al'm thlnkln very Much its y oa al'd loike til m ftrrT!" v "Then," says she, "why dont yoa, Larry? Whin the Owld Year died! An its that al'm ciunaATis Whin the Owld Year died. ItS by that al'mDIMOKaTEAlC Whci the Old Year died! But, by that an this, al'm scorn In' Drlnkin on raaht New Years xnornin'! So al've give yez consthant warnln' Whin the Owld Year died! -y. i 4 if,";.' .11 te-v i 4 I h I ; 4 4 to-night; rain, probably turning to snow. THE WORLD After Jan. 1. 1891. W. H. Armstrong & Co.'s Surpic.d Instrument Houso and Factory will be located in the larger and more commodious building, No, 77 South Illinois street. TOO MANX DOORKEEPERS. Putnam County Farmers Think tho State Legislature Can Reduce Its Expenses. v Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Greexca8TLE, Ind., Dec. 31. Th Farmers' Institute reconvened to-day, and after a profitable session adjourned at 4 P. M. An encouraging interest was manifested in tho proceedings, but the attendance was not equal to tho "importance of the gathering. By many it was supposed that the work of the institute would have a political tinge, while others wcro doterred from encouraging the enterprise through jealousy of the county scat and prejudice against De Pauw University. The participants, however, were representative farmers, and their influence will bo productive of good results. The following was the order of the day's exercises: Mrs. F.E. Morley, of Ellettsville, contributed her views on the old and new style of dairying. J. 13. Harris, of Cloverdale. spoke of the "value and importance of under-drainage." The subject of farm fences" was treated bv Hon. J. N. Lavid80D; of Whitesville. "Points of excellence in high-bred fowls," by N. E. Woods, Pecksburg, and "Small fruits for the farmer's garden," by John V. Kagan, Fillmore, led to interesting discussions, as did each and every paper presented by the several authors. Resolutions were adopted for a proper exhibit of the resources of the State at the Columbian Exposition; for increased protection against sheep-killing dogs and depredations by hunters; improved highways and the adoption of a uniform system by which they can be made free; opposition to trusts and monopolies, and expression of the thanks of the Institute for favors rendered. The following is the first resolution adopted: ReRolved. That in recognizing the farmers need of information and education In his calling, as well as that this peneral scope of Intelligence should be enlarged, we appreciate highly the advantages in instruction given under and by the system of institutes being held in this State under provision of law, and nereby earnestly recommend to the State Legislature that no backward steps be taken, but that, wherein may be proper, the "law may be amended so as to Increase its efilciency, and that ample appropriations bo made to secure its suitable administration, and we recommend that the money therefor be provided for by reducing the allowance for door-keepers in the General Assembly. The resolutions were unanimously adopted, and the one given in full was received with applause.THE POOE DUCHESS OP MARLBOROUGH. Unfeeling Courts Cut Her Income Down to the Taltry Sum of $SO,000 Per Icar. New York. Dec. 81. The Duchess of Marlborough will have to curtail her expenses in the future $50,000 a year, the Supreme Court having decided that that sum now be applied to the payment of three judgments aggregating nearly $700,000, which were recovered against her recently. A suit was brought by John Jall'ray, who holds the judgments, to ascertain how much her ladyship required for her maintenance. The Duchess answered that her net income did not exceed 1S5,000, and all of it was necessary. William A. Dur was selected as referee, and he tinds that her gross annual income is $140,000 and her net income 1S0,000. The referee further tinds that she will have a resonable Allowance after deducting $50,000 a year. This report has been approved. Those Lost Miners Fouud. Wi lkesbarre, Pa., Dec SI. A shastly sequel is brought to-day to the frightful disaster which occurred in Xo. 3 shaft of the Lehigh and Wiikesbarre Coal Company, at South Wiikesbarre, on March 3. On that day an explosion set fire to the mine in which were imprisoned eight miners. Repeated and desperate ellorts wero made to rescue tho unfortunate men, but it was not until this morning that the point where the men were buried was reached. The bodies were recovered. A large number of excited relatives and friends of the dead men were gathered at tho mouth of the mine. The Hired Girl's Fatal lllow. . Canastota, N. Y Deo. 31. Monday night about midnight a disturbance arose 'at the residence of Father Stanton whCch mav terminate in murder. During .the melee the aged mother of Mr. Stanton vas struck on the bead with some bluut instrument. Her skull was fractured. The old lady says that her hired girl struck tho blow. The Notorious Hammond Sentenced. Seattu:, Wash., Dec. 31. Charles R. Hammond, formerly proprietor of the notorious Cleveland-street House, London, who was convicted of grand larceny a few days ago, was to-day sentenced to t fro years in the penitentiary. The case has been pealed to the Supreme Court.

XCR6EBT RHYMES.

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FIGHTING ALL ALONG THE LINE

Xo Longer Any IIopo of Subduing tho Sioux Without a Regular Indian War. All the Able-Eodied "Friendlies" Have Left Pine Ridge and Are Raiding and Burning Along the Border of Nebraska. Two Catholic Missions Attacked by Reds and a Severe Engagement, Fought, Chadron Crowded with Settlers and in Danger The Killed at Wounded Knee Miles's Suggestion A General's Prediction. CATHOLIC MISSION ATTACKED. Another Severe Engagement Near Pine Ridge Many Treacherous "Friendlies." Tine Ridge, S. D.f Dec. 3L General Brooke has just received news from the scene of tho tight at the Catholic mission on Clay creek that six men of the Seventh Cavalry have been killed and many wounded. The first intimation of trouble at the mission was brought in late yesterday afternoon by a courier, who rushed in with the startling news that tho mission building, where there were a number of Catholic priests and sisters and hundreds of children, was surrounded by hostiles and had been set on tire. The cavalrymen, who had had scarcely any rest for four days, were instantly in the saddle, and. with a couple of Hotchkiss guns, started on a gallop for the mission. As the dispatch was being written the roar of the guns could be heard, indicating that a hot tight was in progress. Two Strike, Little Wound, Short Dull and other chiefs ran away from the agency, Monday night, after hearing of the Wounded Knee tight, taking with them hundreds of warriors. They also compelled H the old chief Red Cloud to accompany them under threat of death. It is these Indians who located the supply train, yesterday morning, and in the afternoon raided the Catholio mission. A blinding snow-storm, which is fast assuming the proportions of a blizzard, has been raging here since 9 o'clock this morning. A desultory tight was kept up nearly all night at tho late battle-ground, within a few miler of the agency, until by reason of tho suspicious actions of the alleged friendly Indians in camp near the agency, tho troops were called in from tho held. It transpired late yesterday evening that the largo camp of friendlies located south of the agency is made up almost entirely of old men, squaws and children. The question is, what is become of . the supposedly large number of friendly bucks located there until yesterday. A half-breed courier who was through that c&mp last night reports that nearly every able-bodied Indian in this friendly outfit had quietly slipped away after dark and joined the hostile forces. At Pine Ridge now, he says, are principally squaws and those not able to tight. Up to 11 o clock this morning, however, everything is reported to be quiet, both sides resting on their arms and each waiting some move from opposing forces. t That further lighting will occur there eeems no doubt. If the Indians should make an onslaught during tho stcrni they would - u:idonhtc4ly.Ye. rea t will now b'reak away to the strongholds in tho Dad Lands and will bo reinforced by Rosebud, Standing Rock and other Indians. Eight more dead soldiers wero brought into the agency after dark last night, being part of yesterday's fatalities. The losses to the Indians are known to have been great, but doiiuite numbers as yet are not ascertained. Two strangers, who were murdered within two miies of the agency yesterday, are now believed to be teamsters from Rushville. Indian signal-lights were again plainly visible last night in Rough county, twenty miles north. In addition to Carr's command, the Seventeenth Infantry and all the cavalry at Rosebud will be here to-night. General Miles will also come to-day. A scout came in about S o'clock last night and said the hostiles, reassured by the fact that tho soldiers quit the field yesterday afternoon, had planned to attack and bnrn the agency with fire-arrows and then stampede the troops and massacre the inhabitants, and the report was proven true to some extent, but the very heavy lines of pickets frustrated and stopped the hellish scheme. A Night of Terror at Pine Ridge. Pine Ridge, Dec. 31. Last night was one of terrorat Pine Ridge. Lieutenant Benham, commanding the Indian police, received word through his scouts than an attack was to be made on the agency about 9 o'clock, before the moon appeared. It was the intention of the hostiles to make a dash in the dark, shoot tire-arrows and burn all they could and then make their escape. Following on the events of tho two previous days this report had the ell'ect of causing a veritable panic among the inhabitants. Pandemonium reigned supreme for two hours. Every living thing seemed infected. Women and children were wailing. a hundred mules braying, horses neighing and dog-fights galore. It is enough to say that never such a night passed in Pine Ridge. Happily the rumor proved incorrect, though about tho hour named a body of nearly one hundred appeared on the hill, fired a few shots and then retired. The list of dead was swelled to-day by, the death of private Shettie, of G. troop. Seventh -Cavalry, and private Herman Kranbcry, troop A. . This makes a total of thirty-five fatalities for the two battles. Forty-one seriously wounded are in tho improvised hospital at the agency, many of whom will die. Little hope is expressed of tho recovery of Father Craft, the Catholic priest who was stabbed at the battle on Wounded Knee creek. Narrow Escape from a Massacre. Chicago, Dec 31. A special to a local paper from Pine Ridge, referring to yesterday's fight, says word was brought in by courier that the Catholio Mission buildings had been fired by the hostiles and the inmates wero being massacred. The weary cavalrymen were at once in the saddle again and ?tarted for the scene. They r found . It was a daj-school-house which had been tired, and not the mission buildings, which wero fully a mile away. There were over eighteen hundred bucks in the vicinity when tho troops came up.. But few would show themselves at a time, the intention ' evidently being to draw the troops on. Colonel Forsythe suspected tho trap laid aud being greatly outnumbered began a retreat. Then tho Indians started an attempt to surround his force of the Seventh Cavalry and almost completed tho cordon, wfcen the Ninth Cavalry came up from tho agency and caused the Indians to retire. Half an hour more and the massacre of 1670 would nave been repeated. Tho combined forces of cavalry were still greatly outnumbered and returned to the agency after a sharp skirmish. Most of tho firing was done at long range, the cannon doing destructive work among the Indians. Only one soldier was kilicd. Lieutenant Mann, of Company K, Seventh Cavalrv,' was wounded, and four privates of the Seventh wero also wounded. The Defection of tho Friendlies. Omaha, .'Neb., Dec. SL A Bee special from Rushville, Neb., 6ays: Fears expressed in the dispatches this morning have been realized.' Chief Two Strike and a large body of followers broke away from tho agency during the day and started either for the Bad Lands or a point near

Rosebud agency, it is not definitely known which. Word has been sent to the commander ot the troops at Rosebud to try and intercept the band. Other defections aro momentarily expected; so much so that ono well up in authority says that by morning ho does not expect to see a single hostile remaining at Pine Ridge. That includes now nearly every able-bodied Indian, except the police. Some few Cheyennes and scouts, Red Cloud and all tho lesser chiefs, except American Horse, havo joined their brethren for the last great tight. Tho storm still rages, and gives every advantage to the Indians, either for fighting or escaping to some safely treat. Tho end is not yet. Another Rattle Likely To-Day. Lincoln, . Neb., Dec SL Lato advices from Pine Ridge indicate that another battle on the edgo of tho Bad Lands is among tho probabilities to-morrow. Colonel Carr and his company and a band of hostiles aro approaching each other, and should they meet a tight is sure to result. Tho Indian polico have brought in a marauding party of eighteen bucks with their families. They are kept in close confinement. These small parties are becoming numerous, and would indicate that the bands are breaking up. L'ttie Wound, who left on a peace mission to the Bad Lands several days ago, is expected at tho agency to-night. FIGHTING AT CHADRON.

Another Catholic Mission Attacked and " . Burned Ranches Pillaged. Chadron, Neb., Dec 31. General Miles left Chadron at 4 a. M. for Pine Ridge with a largo force of cavalry. It is reported that the ranches on White river have been pillaged, horses 6tolen and cattle killed. John Dyer, chief herder of the government herd, baa abandoned ha herd. Three ranchers aro reported killed on White river. Th Catholic mission near Chadron was burned by Indians this morning. General Brooke has ordered a detachment there to guard the town. It is now snowing on the reservation and a blizzard is setting in. Ranchers are leaving their homes and Hocking into Chadron. The loss of life and property is great. Three thousand Indians aro rumored to have broken away from the agency and to have gone on the .war-path. State Militia Asked For. Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 31. Governor Thayer is in receipt of the following telegram: Chadkon, Neb., Dec 31. Indians fighting here for two days. The city is full of women and children, and no arms. Can't you order out militia and send gunsl ; James C. Daiilman, Sheriff. ' The Governor immediately authorized the following response: Lincoln, Neb.. Dec. 31. To (.'apt TTred II. Smith, Company E, Second negligent, Chadron, Neb-: Order your company on duty for protection of people In town and country. A. V. Cole. Adjutant-general. It is understood that roving bands of hostiles have renowed their depredations all alone the Nebraska and Dakota border. Miles Has Plenty of Troops. Chicago, Dec. 31. Assistant Adjutantgeneral Oorbin, speaking to-day of tho Indian war, said: The troops are behaving splendialy. I am in hopes of hearing good news soon. You may say that General Miles reports that he has a sufficient number of troopstat his command at all points. I see some of the newspaper dispatches hint at tho contrary." More Troops from the South. Salt Lake, U. T., Deo. 81. Two battalions at Fort Douglass have been ordered to proceed to Rushvillo to reinforce the jrj$jn there. They consist of four comr pS'iioH of tho Sixteenth and the TwontynratLinfanty, 33) men and i) otlicials. " VICTI3IS;OF TREACHERY. Corrected List of the Killed and Wounded ' In, Hon day's Battle. j Omaiu, NebDoc. SI. A special to the jBce from Pine Ridgo Kays: "Below is the .correct list of tho killed and wounded at Wounded Knee Monday, so far as is known at the hospital headquarters here, where the soldiers have all been brought. The dead lire all from the Seventh Cavalry, as i follows: ' f. company A. KRANBERRY, A., arm and side DYER, A. C, sergeant, chest. FREY, HENRY, bead. ' JOHNSON, GEORGE, head. . REGAN, MICHAEL, head. , LOGAN, JAMES, head. Company B. COFFEE, D. C., Eerpeant, head. , . FOREST, HENRY A., head. COSTILLO, JOHN, head. COOK. RALPH IL, heart MILZO, WM. P., head. NEWELL, CHARLES H., abdomen. Company C, DEYREEDE, JOHN, chest. Company J. RELNECKY, FRANK E., head. Company E. NETTLES. ROBERT H.. head. j KEENER, J., head. Company I. BONE, ALBERT O., chest. KOOL, OUbTAV, head. KELLY, JAMES E., head. CUMMING8, JAMES, abdomen. . ZEUNDER, BERNARD, chest. Company K. "WALLACE, GEORGE D , captain, head. HODGES, W. J., sergeant, abdomen. .ADAMS, WILLIAM, back. Mc CUE, JOUN M., back. MURPHY, JOSEPH, head. Xon-Commissioned Staff. CORWIN, R. W., sergeant-major, Seventh Cavalry Hospital corps. ! POLLOCK, OSCAR, Groin. Total Thirty dead. I Wounded Thomas Harral, private, Comfpany B, Second Infantry; Robert Brunnon, private. Company B; John Coll'ey, private. Light Battery, First Artillery; Charles Campbell, quartermaster sergeant; Harry L. Clifton, corporal. Company K; James Ward, sergeant, Company B, Seventh Cavalry; H. L. Hawthorne, first lieutenant. Second Artillery; William Toohey, sergeant. Company B; John McKenzie, private, Company B; Harvey H. Thomas, private. Company I; Christopher Martin, private, Company A; John F. Fritle. first sergeant, Compauy E; Daniel McMabor, private. Company A: Adam Netter, private, Company A; Harry Stone, private, Company B; FredWodaer, Hugh McMinnis, William Davis, Edward A, Sullivan, Sam Smith, privates of Company K: Henry Howard and Gottlieb Hipp, privates, Company I; Frank Lewis, private. Company B; Alvm Hazelwood. private. Company II; Georcre Clark, private, Company 1); James Christenseu, George Elliott, privates. Company K; Harry Lincoln. Herlan Kranberg, privates. Company A; Ernest A Garhngton, first lieutenant, Company A; William H. Gren aud Ervin Schrievener, private?, Company C; George Lloyd, sergeant. Company I, all of Se venth Cavalry. Total, thirty-three. There are three men missing, but their names oannot be as yet ascertained. Lieut. Herman Krantzerg, Company A, Seventh Cavalry, who was shot in the arm and side at Wonnded Knee, died last night. Several others are nearing death's door, although most of the wounded are doing as well as could be expected. Francis Schette. Troop G, Seventh Cavalry, is the name of the other soldier killed yesterday in the battle that took place six miles west of here. The Episcopal Church has been turned into a hospital and this morning contains thirty-eight of tho hostile Indians wounded and captured at Wounded Knee. Most of them aro squaws and the majority will die. Bnrial of the Dead. Chicago, Dec. 31. At army headquarters to-night it was understood that the bodies otthe soldiers slain in tho Wounded Kneo battle were buried at Pine Ridge to-day. The details of the obsequies had not been received at 9:30 r. M. nor had particulars of tho fighting near tho agency yet arrived.

The arduous services of the troops and the watchfulness required of all hands in Pine Ridge must, it was surmised, havo rendered the interment this bleak wintry day one of touching brevity and absence of ceremony. Mourning for Captain Wallace. St. Paul, Minn., Dec. SL The death of Captain Wallace was received at army headquarters with profound sorrow, for he was well known here, and had -- hosts of friends and was noted as one of tho most popular men in the service. He went to West Point in 18CS, graduating with honors in 1872, and was only about forty years of age. There were ties in later years which bound him firmly to St. Paul and the Northwest, for eight years ago ho was married to Carrie M. Otis, daughter of the late Georgo L. Otis. Captain Wallace displayed his matchless heroism co a splendid degree at the battle of the Little Big Horn. During the engagement one of his men was shot and fell from the saddle. In piteous accents he besought his commander to kill him; but tho officer, forgetting everything save the peril of one of his men, sprang from his horse at the risk of his life, threw the wounded man across the pommel of L.s saddle and rescued him. v

GEN. MILES'S SUGGESTION. He Wanted All the Sioux Agencies Charge of Army Ofllcers. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Put in 4 Washington, Dec. SL fn aimy officer tells your correspondent to-night that General Miles, some days ago, urgently recommended to the Secretary of War the dismissal of the Indian agents at tho Pine Ridge, Rosebud, Lower Brule, Standing Rock and Crow Creek agencies, in South Dakota, and tho assignment in their places of five well-known army officers. He did this, not as a reflection upon the agents, but, he said, because he believed a crisis existed among the Indians in that region which would require the attention of the army, and ho thought it would be wisdom to have such officers at thoso posts, and in charge of the Indians, , as would have authority and experience 'necessary to make prompt military moves. It is stated that the recommendation received the indorsement of General Schotield and Secretary Proctor, and was sent to Secretary Noble for his indorsement, preparatory to being laid before the President. The Secretary of the Interior, the report states, took some time to consider the matter, then refused to indorse it and laid it before the Cabinet at the last meeting, with the intimation that such a proposal should not come from tho War Department as it was an interference with the business of another department. Tho President, it is stated, came to the conclusion that the Interior Department was able to haudle the Indian question for the present, at least, and there it was dropped. Had it succeeded it is likely that it would have led to the ultimate transfer of all the Indians to the War Department, a move which has been agitated for some time, and is very popular in Congress. s IT MEANS A BLOODY WAR. General Stanley Says There Is Nothing for It Now but a Long Fight. San Antonio, Tex.. Dec. 31. Brigadiergeneral Stanley, who spent eight years among tho Sioux, thinks a war will follow the fight at Wounded Knee, as it only required bloodshed to arouse the Indians. He was in the City of Mexico when Sitting Bull was killed, and returned immadiately, as he believed that trouble would ensue. Speaking of the Indians, he said that if once they smelt blood they could not be restrained. An Indian will enlist as a scout to fight other Indians, and be ready, after hit term of service expires, to fight the sconts. "As soon as the troops begin to disarm the hostiles," he added, "they will fight, for it is worse than death to an Indian to take away his weapons or put him in the guard-house." For this reason he does not believe the light begun by Big Foot' j band whs premeditated, but relieving them of their arms was too much for their pride. Tho Fifth Infantry of this department, which has been held in readiness for a month to go to the front, will probably be ordered to move at once. POLITICAL VIEWS OF THE WAR. Democrats Hardly Likely to Try to Make It an Issue in Congress. Special to tbe Indianapolis JoutnaL ' Washington, Dec 31. Men in the War Department and Indian office, as well as in Congress, express surprise at tbe extent of the slaughter among the Indians in South Dakota. Forty-eight hours ago they were felicitating themselves upon what they supposed was a happy and bloodless termination of the threatened outbreak. Private as well as official dispatches indicate that tho war has become almost general, and the impression here is that the soldiers and settlers, the Indian police and cowboys aro shooting down members of tho warring bandsvwithout provocation. Very little criticism Is heard of this supposed ac tion of the whito people. The treacherous work of the followers of Big Foot in slaughtering the troops engaged in dis armament has licensed the latter and everybody else to shoot Indians ad libitum. There will be no complaint at this end of the line if the Indians are taught a severe lesson at this time except from some minor ity members of the House, who contend mat tne inuians nave grouna lor uissausfaction on account of harsh; aud dishonest treatment on the part of certain agents. The legislators who would make a partisan issue of tbe Indian troubles are very few. for there is not a Western man In either party who does not indorse tho work of tho troops. As usual, the belief is largely entertained that the Indians are getting the better of the fighting. Iheeilcrtsof the little band of cavalry who once followed Custer to exterminate Big Foot's warriors are commended upon every hand. HE GOES SCOT FREE. The Murderer of Postmaster Matthews, at Carroll ton, Miss., Discharged. Carrollton, Miss., Dec. SL A preliminary trial of McBride for the killing of J. P. Matthews, postmaster at this place, on Christmas day, was held yesterday before Mayor Carpenter. Twenty-live or thirty witnesses were examined, and after exhaustive arguments on tbe legal points involved, tbe court decided that McBride acted in self-defense and discharged him. Diabolical Work of a Tramp. Plymouth, Mich., Dec. 31. MissThursta Cummins, of Canton, aged about thirtyeight, and living alone on her farm, was aroused Monday night by a man knocking at her door, and requesting lodging for the night. She refused to admit him, and he broke down the door, criminally assaulted her, and cut her throat, but not fatally. He then plundered the house, after which, finding her still alive, he stabbed her three times in the side with a bread-knife She laid in her blood until this evening, when, with great efiort, sho went to tho door and called a neighbor, Ben Bolton, who summoned other neighbors and Dr. Adams. The Doctor thinks there is doubt of her recovery. The villain is a young man. stout of build, and is still at liberty, with no clew as to his whereabouts. The Government at the Fair. Chicago, Dec 81. Preliminary suggestions for plans for the government building nt the world's fair wero received from Washington to-day. They provide for a building 350 feet wide and 450 feet long, with a dome 100 feet high. It will be subject to change when the board of architects meets here on Jan. 10. The building is not to be a permanent ono. .

BATTLE ROYAL IN THE SENATE

It Is SetforXext Tuesday When thoClosurc Resolution Will Be Toted Upon. An Effort Will Be Made to Rave Every Repub lican Member in Bis Seat, and Vice-President Morton Will Bold tbe GaveL How New Year's Day Will Be Observed by Indiana Peoplo at the Capital, Mortgage Statistics Nearly Complete In Yestigating the Purchases by English SyndicatesGeneral Washington Notes. . THE VOTE OX CLOSURE. It Will Probably He Pressed Next Tuesday Huslness Dlocked. Special to the Indianapolis JournaL Washington, Dec. SL A Republican Senator stated to-day that it was the intention of his side of the chamber to get a vote on the closure resolution on Tuesday i if possible He added: 'Just what i be the result of that effort .no one, not possessed of divine wisdom, can foretelL" That appears to be tho situation in a nutshell. . Meanwhile, a dead-lock in all legislation exists, and it is impossbile to penetrato the gloom which enshrouds the future beyond tho period mentioned when the efiort to vote npou tho closure resolutiou is to bo made. It is very probable that, should a voto occur within a week from this time, the resolution will be adopted. There appears to bo only five or six Senatois opposed to it, but, should there be a prolonged wranglo over the details of getting at a voto, the result will be doubtful. No business can be transacted while tho present conditions exist in the Senate. Every one is anxious, too, for something to be done. There are, for instance, a number of important measures on the Senate calendar from the committee on agriculture, which are of vital importance to tho country, and over which it is conceded that there will be not a little dis cussiou. They are the pure food, Conger lard, meat-inspection and bureau of animal industry bills. The impressive part of Senator Wolcott's speech yesterday in favor of laying asido the elections bill was that which referred to the measures which mut be passed for the farmers, and which he declared could not receive action unless thcro was an immediate end put to the general debate which has been in progress for aj month. It is understood that Vice-President Morton has informed the Republicans ot his intention to occupy the presiding officer's chair at the time the unal vote on tho closure resolution is to bo pressed, intimating that he will apply wnatever procedure the caucus may agree upon to cut oil' debate. Before a vote is reached, a half dozen or more Senators who have left tho city for two weeks or more, most of them to look out after their re-election, will have to be called back. A full attendance of tho Republican membership will be necessary to make a quorum for the resolution. While it is not probable that such men as Plumb, Teller, Wolcott, Cameron, Stevens and Quay would join the minority to break a quorum with a view to defeating tho closure resolution or anything else, it is conceded by eveiy one that a vote should not be pressed till every Republican Senator is in his seat. Until the elections bill is out of the way no general legislation can be had, and that measure cannot be passed or defeated until steps are taken to close debate. Republicans Will Caucus Monday. Special to the Indianapolis JournaL Washington, Dec. SL A caucus of Republican Senators will be held next Monday to agreo upon a pro gramme for the week and to consider ope or two proposed amendments to tho new rule now pending. The new rule, if agreed to in its. present form, will cut ofl the vote on almost all amendments after the previous question has been ordered. Under it it will be possible to take only four votes on amendments, while a number of amendments have been prepared to be reported from the elections committee, and in order to insure a vote on them an amendment to tho rule will probably be offered providing that after the previous question has been ordered, a vote maybe taken on. amendments reported from standing committees. Senator Aldrich said this afternoon that he would be willing to vote for such an amendment or for an amendment providing for a vote on a "reasonable number of amendments offered by individuals." Another Day of Wrangling. Washington, Dec 31. This morning Mr. Morgan asked the Vice-president to lay before tho Senate the resolution heretofore offered by him instructing the committee on privileges and elections to report as tho contents and meaning cf tho clectioni bill. Mr. Sherman made a point of oidex against the resolution and a sharp debate ensued, wnich was not finished when the morning hour expired, and the matter went over without action. Tho Senate then resumed consideration of the elections bill, and was addressed by Mr. George in opposition to It. At the conclusion of the speech Mr. Hawley alluded to the shooting of Postmaster Matthews iu Senator George's town. The shooting, he said, was in cold blood and because the postmaster was a Republican. Mr. George said that politics had nothing to do with the shooting. The Senate then adjourned until Friday at noon, with tbe understanding that no further adjournment will take place until Monday noon. NEW TEAR'S FESTIVITIES. Calling Custom Declining In PopularityWhite House Reception. Special to the Indianapolis JournaL t Washington Dec SL Washington is ready to-night fApsher in and celebrate j the newyearwith proper pomp. Theheavyt snow which has lain upon the streets fc? several days is going olf with a cold rain, and the Weather Bureau predicts a warm day to-morrow, a day so pleasant that an overcoat will not bo worn, except by the cold-blooded citizen. The evening newspapers contain only half tho usual number of announcements of thoso who will receive. Six columns ot solid nonpareil tell the names, street numbers and hours for receiving, while usually two pages of small type are required for the announcements. At the White House the customary reception by tbe President "and Mrs. Harrison, assisted by the wives of tbe Cabinet officers, will take place. In Washington callers start at 11 o'clock going to the White House, and continue their ronnds, visitiug private residences, up to midnight. Mauy do not go out except at night. Tea, coffee, wine, lemonade, punch, sandwiches, hot biscuits, oysters, hot and cold roasted fowls and croquettes, terrapin, salads and boned turkey, with all the diversity of confectionery, are served. It is announced with solemnity that a gentlemau should always remove his overcoat before entering the parlor; (hat he can exercise his Pleasure about partaking of refreshments, but if he does go in the dining-room "it is not bad form to retire immediately after eating." Ho is advised to leave a card for the hostess and each of those receiving wit