Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 March 1891 — Page 2

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY, MARCH' 11, 1891.;

Mouther under my direction, and some by myself." "I baheve yoa favor a graded income taxtM asked Mr. Cockrell. "1 believe I said in a former conversation," replied General Palmer, "that in adjusting the revenues of this country an income tax will become a necessity, in my judgment. It will be an income tax, however, that should be so graded as not to reach the labor and substance of tho people," "All that 1 am going to ask yon in regard to certain other questions," said Mr. Cockrell, is that we want you to s:y whether yoa indorse them or not, but that you will give the Doctor and myself the assurance that yon will investigate them." Mr. Cockrell then entered into a general discussion of the condition of the country from a farmer' stand-point and found his views in practical accord to a large extent with thoae of General Palmer. Mr. Cockrell called, attention to the fact that General Palmer was already far advanced in years and General Palmer said that he never expected to be a candidate for Senator again; that he would have but one ambition in Washington to do the best he could for the people. "One thing we admire about you. General." said Mr. Cockrell in conclusion, "is that, in this long light, you have not given yourself away, and have stood as the representative of your party and have made no concessions or offers to trade or barter." "I do not mean to go to hell by way of the Senate, Mr. Cockrell.'1 said General Palmer, and the conference was at an end. FAILED IN THE IK MISSION.

Reform Legislator of Kansas Pass Few Measures Demanded by the Alliance. . Tope k a, Kan., March 10. The State Legislature, at noon, to-day, closed consideration of general legislative measures, and from now on to adjournment will consider nothing bnt the appropriation bills. The intention was to adjourn sine die tonight, bat the two houses are far apart on the appropriation bills, and adjournment will probably not be had nntil to-morrow. The work of the Legislature has been a distinct disappointment to the Farmers' Alliance. They came to Topeka intending to institute all sorts of reforms, and they return ta their constituencies without having accomplished any of them, or, at least, anv of the radical ones. The following measures, championed by the Farmers' Alliance, failed to become laws, having received their quietus in the Senate: To reduce railway fares to 2 cents per mile; the minimum railway-freight bill; the mortgage, bond and security tax bill; the waiver of appraisement bill, and the bill reducing the salaries of county and State officers. The following bills are among the most important which passed both houses and became laws: ApDropriating $50,000 for tho Kansas exhibit at the world's fair; extending to two years the limit of time in which judgment can be executed in real estate foreclosures; providing for the irrigation of arid lands; establishing forestry stations; providing for experiments in the extermination of chinch bugs, and the bill prohibiting the alien ownership of lands' and for the confiscation of such lands if not disposed of by the owner within two years. The appropriations for State institutions and for the carrying on of the various departments will doubtless be cut down in accordance with the Farmers' Alliance's ideas of economy. so as to effect a saving of about $200,000. Three investigations are in progress one into the Cotl'ey ville dynamite plot, one into the acts ot the State-house Commissioners and one for the impeachment of Judge Botkin, of the Sixth judicial district. These investigations will cost the State about $150,000. SPEAKER ELDER LOSES III9 TEMPER. The Assembly Chamber was a scene of great excitement this evening during the final session of the House of Representatives. The report of the committee which investigated the metropolitan police system created for the purpose of enforcing the prohibition law was presented. It stated that the prohibition law had been a failure so far as it applied to the cities of Kansas and recommended that the Governor withdraw the State police from such cities. The report was amended by making tee withdrawal of the State police discretionary with the Governor, and as amended the report was adopted. The committee appointed to investigate the conduct of the State-house Commissioners announced that it was not ready to report, not having completed its investigation. Speaker Elder, who had resigned the chair to speak, moved that the committee be allowed to sit after the adjournment of the Legislature, and that three thousand copies of its report be printed for distribution. Mr. Douglass, a Republican, said 'that heretofore the persons under investigation had not been allowed to be present at the committee's sittings, either in person or by attorney, and denounced the committee as a star chamber organization. He moved that Mr. Elder's motion be amended so as to permit the persons under investigation to be present, either in person or by attorney. Scleral Republicans, in course of the discussion, denounced the committee and the Farmers' Alliance in bitter terms. Mr. Kice, a Republican, rose to speak, when Mr. Elder demanded the previous question. Mr. Rice protested against this action, and termed it "a damnable disgrace." Mr. Elder, in replying, became exceedingly angry and said that the Farmers' Alliance was running the House, and the Republicans must submit, whether right or wrong. Then ;m excitement began. The galleries hissed, the Farmers' Alliance cheered and the Republicans groaned. Elder demanded the lobby and galleries be cleared. The hissing, shouting and groaning continued, and the Chair, unable to restore order, said he would give up the chamber to the voice of the mob. The Ser-geant-at-arms and Door-keeper attempted to clear the lobbies, and several lively encounters took place. Several Senators who were witnesses of the proceedings were unceremoniously hustled out of the chamber. A general riot became imminent, but finally Speaker Elder resumed the chair, said that he was ashamed of his conduct and his motion to close debate, and appealed to all present to maintain order. Order was then restored, and Speaker Elder's motion to continue the investigation committee was adopted as amended by Mr, Douglass. INKSTANDS AND SPITTOONS. Weapons Used by Two Aransas Legislators Who II ad Called EacJ Other Liars. Little Rock, Ark., March 10. Great excitement prevailed in the House of Representatives this afternoon, C. E. Mitchell of Boone, and H. C Head of Little River, participating in a fight. The question of calling a constitutional convention was under consideration, Mr. Sevier baying introduced , a substitute for the Senate bill providing that the question should be submitted to a vote of the people instead of tho Legislature calling the convention, as provided by the Senate bill. Mr. Mitchell spoke in favor of the Constitution. Mr. Head, Independent, said that from the vote cast two years ago in Boone county 370 for and 1.SS5 against the people did not want a constitutional convention. Mr. Mitchellsaid the people of Boone were not like those of Little River county, who were about shaking hands with the "niggers." The lie was then passed and inkstands, spittoons and other available articles that were calculated to do injury were exchanged between,the two gentlemen. No one was injured during the tight, but several members were well bespattered with ink and tobacco juice. The Speaker ordered the Sergeant-at-arma to place the two members under arrest. Mr. Head said that he meant no disrespect to the House, and although he felt justified in saying what he did to the member from Boone he could not hesitate in making the proper apology. Mr. Mitchell then made apology, aud upon motion of Mr. Le Hois tho apologies of the gentlemen, were accepted. The substitute was then adopted and read a third time, and pending discussion tho House took a recess. Jlallotlng for Senator In California. Sacramento, Cal., March 10. Tho ballot in the State Senate for United States Senator to-day resulted; M. M. Estee, 12; Cbas. N. Feiton. 7; M. H. DeVoung, 4; D. A. Ostrom (Dem.). 10; scattering, 7. In the Assembly the vote resulted: De Young, 18; Estee, 13; Blaucbard. Ifc Felton. 6; Ostrom (Dem.), 15; scattering, 10. As there was no choice in either branch of the Legislature both houses will meet in joinl session to-' norrorw

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Wants Five Hundred Million One-Dollar Ittlls Issued by the Government at Once. Attorneys Not Permitted to Examine DirectTax Records Ex-Senator Spooner Out of Politics Government Crop Report for March. rEFFEH'S imiGIIT IDEA. Tie Wants Fire Hundred Million One-Dollar Bills Ismed Immediately. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Washington, March JO. Several meetings have been held here in this city nnder tho auspices of various visionary organizations, in which Peffer, Senator-elect; Simpson, Kepresentative-elect, and other representatives of the new Farmers' Alliance party have had an opportunity to express their views. At a meeting last night' Senator Petfer gave some of his ideas. Ue wants five hundred millions of treasury notes of the denomination of one dollar issued immediately. This money is, fit course, to be loanedfto the farmers, and, as a catch-vote device, the idea is likely to become popular. It is iust such flighty schemes as this which will make the life of the average Western farmer very miserable for some years to come, as the knowledge that such ideas are gaining any popular support aids in tightening the Eastern money market and driving Eastern investments into safer places than the hands of farmers who take up the ideas of the demagogue. TOE DIRECT TAX. Attorneys Will Not Be Permitted to Examine the Records on File t Washington. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Washington, March 10. The Treasury Department is receiving daily many applications from attorneys and claimants for permission to examine the direct-tax records on file in the department, to enable them to prepare claims for the tax. Acting Secretary Nettleton has declined to accede, and states that the act for the refunding of the tax provides that where the tax has been collected from tho citizen directly, the sums so collected shall be paid to the State "and held in trust by such State for the benetit of those persons or inhabitants from whom they were collected, or their legal representatives." The act also prescribes that "all claims under the trust hereby created shall be filed with the Governor of such State," and "that no money shall be paid to any State until the Legislature thereof shall have accepted, by resolution, the sum herein appropriated and the trust imposed, and shall have authorized the Governor to receive said money for the uho and purpose aforesaid.17 When theso requirements shall have been complied with it is presumed that satisfactory arrangements will be made by the Treasury Department with each State to furnish it, or its duly authorized agents, with such direct tax as the department possesses, or such of them as would be needed to enable the State to fultill its trust, and in the meantime the department, for obvious reasons, declines to grant requests made by claim agents or individual tax-payers or their legal representatives. EX-SENATOR SPOONER. He Again Says Public Office Is Not What He Wants His Views on Appointments. New York, March m John C. Spooner, of Wisconsin, whose term as a United States Senator expired March 4, came to New York from Washington yesterday. Speaking of the various rumors that have been circulating concerning his appoint ment as justice of the Supreme Court or to a Cabinet position at times when there were vacancies, Mr. Spooner said: T am a candidate for no public office. I propose to go to Wisconsin and make my home there. I have business interests there, and I want to die there. I want nothing with in the gift of the rresident" Will an extra session of the Senate be needed to confirm the new circuit judges before tne courts can sit!" Mr. Spooner was asked. "Some eminent lawyers think a session will be necessary." he said, "but I do not. 1 think that the law itself creatingthe new courts of. appeal provides for the present condition of things. District judges and present circuit judges are authorized bv the act to sit in the new courts. Even if the President has not the power to appoint the nine new ones, I think that the justices of the Supreme Court could organize the courts and transact business, the existing judges constituting the courts. The President has never told me his intentions with with reference to calling the Senate to gether. From his action in appointing Judge lieatty in Idaho, it seems that he thinks he has the right to appoint." CORN AND WHEAT. Amount in Hands of Farmers and Its Value, as Shown bj the Agricultural Department. Washington, March 10. The statistical returns of the Department of Agriculture for March make the farmers' reserve of corn SC. 4 per cent of the crop, in compari son with 45.9 per cent, last year; in bushels, 542,000,000, against 970,000,000 last year. It is the lowest recent reserve, except that from the smaller crop of 1SS7 and that from the crop of 1883. The proportion estimated for consumption where grown ii relatively large, 87.46, instead of 81.01 last year. The quantity shipped or to be shipped from the farms is, therefore, only 188,000.000 bushels, or less than half the surplus of last year. The proportion of the crop merchantable is 7J.5 per cent., against 85.7 per cent last year. It is, therefore, slightly under the average in quality. The average price of merchantable corn is 55.8 per cent per bushel: of unmerchantable. 82.9. The ag gregate value of the crop on this basis is 8761.000.000. or nearly S7.000.000 more than the December valuation, an advance of about 1 per cent, establishing the substantial accuracy of the December estimate. The proportion of wheat still in the hands of farmers is lower than an average of the last ten years, the range being from 2G to S3 per cent It is 28.2 per cent or 112,000.000 bushels. It has been lower only in two years of the last ten, after the meager crops of 1S81 and 1885, which were smaller than that of 1690. Including the visible stocks the supply is 185,000,000 bushela. The consumption of the last, twelve months is estimated at .rjy,uuu,uwt eeed used. M.ooo.ooo. aud the exports have been about 98,000,000 from March 1, 1890. lhe low percentages ot the spring-wheat States are especially noticeable. Half of the present stocks will be required for spring seeding. The pro portion of the crop estimated for consump tion within the country is 52.1 per cent.. against 43.1 last year. The average weight per measured bushel is 57.2 pounds. The average of 1889 was 57.7 pounds, which Was the precise average of seven crops from 1883. In bushels of sixty pounds the aggregate is S81.000.000. or 90,0u0,000 less by weight than tho preceding crop. MINOR MATTERS. Jerry Simpson Find Ills Office No Sinecure -Promuei That Cannot Be Kept. Special to the Indianar-olla Journal. Washington, March 10. Sockless Jerry Sim pson, the new Congressman from Kansas, who has achieved a reputation for ver dancy which he appears to not deserve, is out in an interview in which he says that he is growing very weary of the imposi tions which are being heaped upon the Al liance -Congressmen by departmental du ties. Ho says that it is wrong to expect a man to originate new legislation of an important character, and while attending to his congressional duties have as much work to do in looking after pensions, and claims, and appointments as four men can do. He proposes to stop this in some way. It appears that the granger members made lavish promises during their camoaians far beyond their powers to fultill. Many of thorn promised appointments to workers when their constituentsshould haveknown that this is a Republican administration and only straight Republicans are aooorded

the distribution of offices. Others promised to get private bills through Congress.

although in general principles they were in platforms pledged to stop teat sort ox Duslness. The inconsistent position of many of these men will bring about a termination of their congressional careers at the end of a single term. There is nothing like ex perience for schooling. Alleged Error in an Appropriation Bin. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Washington, March 10. It has just been discovered that through the peculiar wording of the pp? to Ilk e appropriation bill it may be found necessary to cut down the entire list of postoffice inspectors to twelve. It seems that the chief postoffice inspector. Major Rathbone, asked that the local force of such inspectors be increased from the present number, ten. to twelve, and that in drawing up the section authorizing the in-. crease it .was so worded as to give toe auditors and comptrollers of the treasury an opportunity to declare that the intention of tho lawrwas to cnt down the number of employes from 120 to twelve. It is feared that this omission of the word 'local" before tho word inspectors may re-. suit in serious embarrassment to the detective branch of the Postoffice Depart ment. Public Ponds in National Banks. Washington, March 10. Acting Secre tary Nettleton, of the Treasury Department, made the following statement to-day in regard to a report that the department has decided to call in the government deposits m national banks: "The government has no present or immediate need to use any part of the funds now in depository banks. Doubtless during the next eight months a part of such deposits will be re-, quired, but they will in such case be called in installments and only on reasonable notice, as heretofore. Inasmuch as these deposits, when so called, will doubtless be disoursed to meet current requirements of the government, the funds so used will be ajmost immediately returned to the channels of business." The Importers Fight Against the Trlf. Special to the Indianapolis Journal Washington, Mtch 10. A great deal of interest is manifested here in the forthcom ing argument! before the Supreme Court as to the constitutionality of the McKinley law. The case has been set by the Supreme Court for the fourth Monday in April, and it is expected that all the big importing houses of New York will be represented, directly or indirectly, by counsel, while the united States will array in opposition Attorney-general Miller and all the best legal talent of his department, Several Senators and members of Congress will also appear in support of the act The general opinion is that the law will be sustained. Brazilian Ports Now Free to Americans. ' Washington, March 10.- Brazilian news papers have been received at the State De partment containing a decree by the Bra zilian President, declaring the ports of that country free and open to the imports from the United States that were included in the recent reciprocity agreement, thus setting at rest the rumors that have been current and the assertions that have come from various quarters that the Brazilian government did not recognize the validity of the treaty. General Miles Going Abroad. .. ... -Washington, March 10. Colonel-Henry Douglass, Sixteenth Infantry, has been, placed on the retired list. First Lieutenants Edward Lvnch and Walter Mott, Eighth Infantry, have been placed on the retired list as captains of infantry. Major-general Miles has been granted leave of absence for thirty days, with permission to leave the United States. General Notes. Washington, March 10. Bids were opened at the Treasury Department to-day for work on the public building at Dayton, O., the lowest being that of James E. Shover, of Indianapolis, Ind., at $12,717. Tne amount of four-and-a-half percent 'bonds redeemed to-day was $23,850, making the total to dat-e 811,811,950. , ,...t,&.r. The government of Guatemala has ap pointed Senator Antonio Batres minister to this country. EAILWAT DEAL IMPENDING. : Huntington and Ingalls Said to Be Arrang ing a Big Scheme with D. J. II acker. Special to tlie Indianapolis Journal. Evansville, Ind., March 10. The incom ing train .over the Evansville ? & Terre Haute railroad, to-night, had attached to it the private car of President Saul, of the Chicago & Eastern Illinois road. Its occupants were C. P. Huntington, president of the Huntington system, who has lately purchased the Mobile & Ohio; M. E. In galls, president of the Big Four; J. F. Barnard, president and ceneral manager of the Ohio & Mississippi; Gen. John Echols, of the Chesapeake, Ohio & Southwestern, and George W. Saul, ot the Chicago & Eastern Illinois. These officials were certainly brought here by the transfer of the Ohio Valley railroad to the Newport News & Mississippi Valley system, and the importance of the meeting can hardly be computed, as it means an entire change of the railroad map of the North and South. It is said to mean the entrance into Evansville of tho Mobile & Ohio road from! the South and the Big Four from the north, thus forming ; one of the greatest railway combinations in the United States. These magnates are here at their own and not at Mr. Mac key's suggestion, and should the deal be erlected it is believed that in the near future Evansville will become the most prominent railroad center south of Chicago. The presence of Mr. Barnard, of the Ohio & Mississippi, has no particular significance, only so far as his relations with Mr. Ingalls are concerned, he being a son-in-law of the latter. Mr. Mackey holds the key to the situation, and only - through him can success be accomplished. The officials were still closeted in Mr. Mac key's private office at 12:80 o'clock this .morning. From one of the most prominent local officers it was learned that the negotiations will probably result in forming a line in which thousands of miles will be included. The best roads of the country are concerned in the deal. Obituary. Topeka, Run., Harch 10. Governor Humphrey received a message from Neosho to-day statin w that Col. N. S. Goss, the State Ornithologist, died in that city this morning from heart disease. He was one of the best-known men in the State. His collection of birds and insects of the State is perbaDS the largest and most complete of any State in the Union. As soon as his death was announced in the Legislature the Senate adopted resolutions setting forth his invaluable services aud the irreparable loss his d.iath has brought to the State. v Ottcmwa, la., March 10. A cablegram received from United StatesConsul Simons, Hong Kong. China, states that State Senator P. G. Ballingall, president of the Coal Palace, died at sea on the 7th instant, and was buried at Hong Kong. Ballingall was one of the host-known hotel men in the world. Washington'. March 10. Secretary Blaine to-night received a cable message from Tokio, Japan, announcing the death of United States Minister John F. Smith, at 7 o'clock to-night. Pierre, S. D., March 10. Hon. George C. Hand, a leading citizen of the Territory and State for two years past, died to-day. Pneumonia was the cause. The Steamer Iluckeye Safe. Seattle, Wash.. March 10. The report that the steamer Buckeye had been lost near Edmonds with twenty-rive passeneera aboard, was disproved to-day by the safe arrival of that steamer. The best cure for rheumatism or neuralgia is Salvation Oil, ued according to directions. 25c. The news from the seat of war is constantly contradictory; but not so from Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup. livery rejwrt concerning it proves It to bo the best cough f yrup known. Only 23 cents a bottle. . a.

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The Most Disastrous Blizzard the Country Has Experienced in a Decade. Railway Trains Snowed in and Several Lives Lost The Jackson Abduction CaseConvention of Anti-Parnellite3. ENGLAND'S BLIZZARD. The Greatest Storm In Ten Tears Trains Snowed in and Several Lives Lost. London, March 10. The blizzard throughout England yesterday) which still continues, is the most disastrous in its effects that has been experienced for ten years. Trains are buried in snow-drifts in all directions and many passengers have suffered greatly , from cold and for lack of provisions. Snow has been falling in London the whole night, and thev storm has taken a fresh start, but in a milder form, in' the, north of England and in Scotland, In the southwest of England a gale hasbeen blowing during the last twenty-four hours. Business at Bristol is suspended. Trains are snowed up in all directions. The Duke of Edinburgh, who was going to Devonport to resume his naval duties, was unable to travel beyond Taunton. All the continental mail-boats were several hours late. A Norwegian bark took fire in the channel last night while trying to light signals of distress and was destroyed. Several lives have been lost. HOLDING THE FORT. Husband Jackson Still in possession of His Abducted Wife Relatives to the Rescue. London, March 10. The besiegers of the house at Chtheroe, wnere Mr. C. II. Jackson took his wife, the possessor of a fort une of about $135,000, after having abducted her, she having refused to live with him in spite of the orders of the courts, still remain at their posts. Mr. Jackson, on the other hand, maintains his residence in a barricaded condition, and the police re main on watch about , the scene of this matrimonial dispute in order to prevent a serious collision between Mrs. .Jackson's relatives, who are trying to rescue her, and Mr. Jackson and his friends, who are defending his residence against the attack. Mr. Jackson has telephoned that his wife during the day yesterday had been obstinate and helpless. Towards evening Mrs. Jackson commenced to talk, and there were signs of a reconciliation between the husband and wife. A body of men composed of about a hundred inhabitants of Chtheroe, headed by Mrs. Jackson's relatives, early this morning marched to attack the Jackson residence. Upon seeing the attacking party approach, the chief constable, who was in command of the police guarding the house, assembled his forces across the road leading to the objective point of the attack the Jackson homestead. Af tersome parleying the chief constable managed to disperse tne crowd. The police official then advised Mr. J aokson to surrender to the authorities, the law permitting a forcible entrance into his residence to-morrow. The abductors have given a guarantee to appear in court, at Clitheroe, to-morrow, thus avoiding the necessity of the service of warrants upon them. Mrs. Jackson has sent a telegram to the police authorities saying that she is content to remain in her husband's house, and that the siege may be stopped. It is stated that Jackson has had a romantic career, that he rose to the rank of captain with the Maori Irregulars, and also that he fought in the American war and in smaller wars in South America. AOTI-PARXELLITES. Convention of McCarthyltes at Dublin Letter from Archbishop Walsh. Dublin, March 10. The anti-Parnellite section of the Irish national party met in convention at Leinster Hall, in this city, to-day. ) Mr. Justin McCarthy presided. A letter was read from Archbishop Walsh in which the ditinguished prelate assured the convention that four-fifths of the Irish constituency were ready to follow the example set at the Kilkenny election and elect anti-Parnellite members to represent them in the Parliament. The success of the policy announced by Mr. Parnell, the . Arbhbishop declares, involves the destruction of all the work done for the amelioration of the Irish people during the last ten years. , Mr. McCarthy, in addressing the convention, said that the old National League had, in, a recreant way, allowed itself to be captured by the "crowbar brigade." and the National Federation was well rid of it and of them. As for Mr. Parnell, Mr. McCarthy said he had no words save those of compassion. In following a course which was wrong that gentleman had sealed his fate as a leader of the Irish people. An executive committee was appointed consisting of Messrs. McCarthy. Condon, Davitt, Deasy, Dickson, Murphy, McCartan, Arthur O'Connor, Sexton, Sheeny, Sullivan and Webb, and alNO Messrs. Dillon and O'Brien if they are willing to serve. A free tight took place to-day at a meeting of the Galway town commission. The chairman of tbo commission was thrown to the floor, and the Parnellites present cleared the hall of their opponents, aud passed a resolution to present an address of confidence to Mr. Parnell. BISBIARCK'S "CANDIDACY. The Government Embarrassed by His Proposed Contest for a Seat in the Reichstag:. Berlin, March 10. Prince Bismarck's candidature for Geestemunde is the principal ' topio of discussion in the lobbies of the Reichstag. It is freely asserted that the government feels embarrassed over his decision. Chancellor Yon Caprivi and Minister Miguel had a long conference on the subject on Sunday. The seat for Geestemunde has long been held by National Lib erals, though in 1890 it was secured enly on a second ballot against a Socialist. There is no doubt that Prince Bismarck "Mil secure an enormous majority. The National Zeitung admits that, although the National Liberals differ on almost every burning question of Bismarck's policy, he will be elected as the founder of the empire. The Hanover Courier says the seat must be carried without a supplementary ballot The Vossische Zeitung fears that Chancellor Von Caprivi's rejection of the Freissinig report precludes a re-' turn to the old policy of uHtending protection, and that the government will gratify the landed interests by making no concession to Austria in respect to grain duties. The Borsen Zeitung talks of a return to the old Bismarckian regime. GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS. Report of the Irish Local Government Board on the Failure of the Potato Crop. ' Dublin, March 10. The Irish local government board has issued its long-expected report on the failure of the potato crop, and upon the condition of the congested district. Among other things, the report states that the districts in which the disease appeared comprise about half of Ireland, and that the disease is due to planting old Champion esed, the diseaseresisting properties of which have been greatly weakened of late years. In light, dry soils the crop in some places was excellent, but in thel cold, wet land and in the mountain districts the failure was everywhere serious. Continuing, the report says that the corn crops are mostly good, the green crops are up to the full average, and the other resources of the farmers are about up to the average. Brieily put, the report goes to show that the small farmers are in good circumstances, but are confronted with a' scarcity of potatoes, which is unprecedented in thirty years, showing the deepest distress in the congested district, this distress being aggravated by the reluctance of the local shop-keepers to grant credit so early in the season, or before they are able to judge the harvest prospects. Itasslt Casting Longing Eyes on Norway. St. Petersburg. March 10. The tension of affairs caused by the political situation

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in SAaniltnuvia a IrAnnltr WAti'hnd And folIrtvcaH hara Pncuia has 1 rn IT hnfln VTAltinfT for the opportunity to incorporate into the. Knssian empire tne country oeyonvi mo northwest frontier, thus gaining a free At lantic seaboard aud enabling Russia to make Of o ten, in Norway, a naval port of Anrtnl atrntatriftimnnrtsinfTM ta VlaflVlOBtOCk. near the northern limit of Corea, on the bea of Japan, uy joining tne gaD now separating the railway systems of Russia and Scandinavia. These schemes have hitherto been eclipsed by the grander schemes of tne lialkans and a possible extension ox Russian territory in that direction. Seven Men Killed by an Explosion. Glasgow, March 10. A condenser used in making ammonia at DixJn's iron-works in this city exploded to-day with terrifio force. When the ruins of the building in which it had been erected were examined three mangled bodies were recovered. Four other bodies, including that of the manager of the works, Mr. Milne, are still buried in the debris. Cable Notes. The French Chamber of Deputies has passed the sugar bounties bill. The Grand Duke Sergius, brother of the Czar, has been appointed Governor of Moscow. The Belgian Cabinet has deolared in favor of household suffrage, the adoption qf whioh would increase the number of voters from 130,000 to 730,000. The Liberals, however, are not content with this concession. Sir William Gordon Cumming has obtained an order from the court before which his actions for damages will be tried, requiring the defendants to furnish in detail a description of the acts of cheating at baccarat with which he is charged. It is reported that Justice Stephen, of England, whose mind is said to have been unhinged by the worry incident to the trial of the Maybrick case, will soon be enabled to enjoy a prolonged vacation, in the hope that the rest will be of benefit to him. FIERCE FIRE AT BUFFALO. Several Buildings Burned In Short Spaoe of Time Loss, About $235,000. Buffalo, N. Y., March 10. A fire, terrible in its swiftness, its fierce intensity, and its destruction of property, occurred in this'city this afternoon. About 1:30 o'clock flames were discovered bursting from the eastern side of Henry W. Burt's five-story brick and iron building at the northwest corner of Court and Pearl streets. The Burt building was occupied on the first floor by C. V. Formes & Co., wholesale dealers in woolens and trimmings. It was a branch of the New York house of the firm. Schaureoth & Wohlers, shoe manufacturers and wholesale dealers, occupied the upper floors. No sooner had the fire attained the height of the roof of the Burt building than, lcapingout, it flashed across Pearl street in a sheet of flames and caught the wooden cornice of the Dental Manufacturing Comnany's brick building on the northeast corner of Pearl street Across the street the fire made quick work, penetrating to the very heart of the Dental company's building. At 1:50 P. M. the center of the side wall of the burned building fell out into the street, a mass of brick and twisted iron. A number of firemen barely escaped being caught in this falL Five minutes later the corner of the.buildingfell out into Court street. Spectators were standing just across the street, and the debris almost reached them. Six horses in a barn in the rear of the Dental company's building were burned to death. They were owned by the Crowley firm of undertakers. The Dental company had considerable stock in the barn, which was all destroyed. The Burt building was burned to the ground. The Dental building was completely mined. The Tucker building was somewhat damaged by fire and water in the upper stories. The old building on Pearl street, formerly the Blossom residence, and occupied by Weinburn & Co., was gutted. It is estimated that tne loss by the fire will foot about $225,000, and that the insurance will very nearly cover the loss. Father and Child Burned to Death. Ellsworth, Wis., March 10. Thomas Eckertand his three-year-old boy were burned to death in his house this morning. The house caught fire in the absence of his wife, and Eckert was so ill that he was unable to move. Two other children escaped. The mother is almost insane with grief. Heavy Loss at Peoria. Peoria, 111., March 10. The starch-house and sugar refinery of the Peoria Grape Sugar Company burned to-night. The loss is S 100,000; fully insured. One employe was fatally burned. , Other Losses. Russiaville, Ind., March 10. A large barn belonging to James R. Pollock, one and one-half mile west of this place, was burned this morning about daylight. It was a large frame structure and contained all his hay and grain for winter feeding. In the stable part there were four head of fine horses, all of which perished. His farming implements, consisting of self-binder, mower, plows, etc, a new buggy, carriage and several sets of harness were also consumed. The origin of the fire is not known but is supposed to have been incendiary. The loss will be near 2,500, which is only partially covered by insurance. Saratoga,' N. Y March 10. The bandsome residence at "Yaddo." the Saratoga country-seat, of Spencer Trask. banker, of New York and Chicago, has burned. It was located almost a mile beyond the corporation limits and beyond reach of the fire department. The fire was caused by a defective flue. A portion of the most valuable of the rare works of art were saved. The loss is estimated at upwards of 8100,000; insured for $52,000. Racine, Wis., March 10. Ernest Klinkertfs brewery was partially destroyed by tire this morning. ' Five thousand barrel's of beer were ruined. , Loss, 20,000; insured. ' . TUPPER ON COMMERCIAL UNION. Sir Charles Calls It a Mask for Annexation and pvagely Assails Its Advocates. Halifax, N. 8., March 10. Sir Charles Tupper delivered a farewell address at Amherst, N. S., before returning to Ottawa. He quoted Mr. Blake's letter to show that the position assumed by the government in the recent campaign had been vindicated, and that the issue was not one of trade, but of the political future of the country. Mr. Blake, the great leader of the Liberal party, had torn the mask from the faces of his political associates and nad left them exposed to the contempt of N every loyal British subject the world over. Mr. Blako had pointed out that the opposition policy was straight toward Washington. There would be no free trade with the United States outside of commercial union, and commercial union meant a common tariff for the continent regulated at Washington. The moment yon adopted commercial union you sell your birthright without even the satisfaction of getting a mess of pottage. If you go for annexation straight you can negotiate your own terms; but first adopt commercial union and you are completely at the mercy of the Americans without power to help yourselves. Mr. Farrer. who had blossomed from a humble journalist into an embassador and a. great political leader, had declared that commercial union was only a mask for annexation, and Mr. Blake, refusing to sail under false colors, had torn oif the mask. Had the election gone against the government, while it would not have secured free trade, it would hayo overwhelmed C&n&oa. Con

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RJJLWAY TlUE-TAll LES. From Iniiaatpolls Union SUtlaa. nnnniilinni-i T innfO Last Wet- Soutb North. Trains run by Central SUiruiard Tinxt. ' Leave for Plttaburj?. Baltimore, f d 4:45 a taw Washington, Philadelphia and New d 3:00 p ra York. C d 3:30 p nt. Arrive from the East, d 11:40 am., d 12:30 pnu and d 10:00 pm. Leavt) for GDlumboa, 9.-00 am.: arrive from Columbus, 3:45 pin.; leave tor Richmond, 4.OJ pm.: arrive from Hlohmond. 9:00 ua Leave for CMcajro, d 11:05 am., d 11:30 pnvi anlve from Cbleaf6, d 3:45 pm.; d 3:30 am. Leave tor Louis villa, d 3:io am, 8:x am, d 3:55 pm. Arrive from Louisville, d 11:00 anv. 6:OOptx,d 10:00 pm. Leave for Coloinbus, 4:30 pm. Arrive fross. Columbus, 10:25 am. Leaw for Vlaoennes and Oairo. 7:20 am 4:00) pm.; arrive from YlooaanM and Oairo; 10:39 aau, 3:00 pm. d. dally; other trains exoept Sunday. V AND ALIA LINE 8IIOKTKST BOUTS TO" 8r. Louis mjto ths w&ct. . Train arrive and leave Iaillanapolit as follow: Leave for St. Loala. 7:30 aio. 11:50 am. ltOOp m. 11:00 pm. AlltrslDeeonneci at Terre Haute. Tbroajia sle;er en 1 1:00 p. ra. train. Oreenoastle and Terre lift at AecoraMatlon, 4:09 pm. Arrive from til Louis, 3il5 am. 4:15 am, i:50 pm, 5:23 pm, 7:45 pm. Terre Haute and QreeneasUe Acooro'datlon. 10:00 an. Sleeping and Parlor Cars are run on through trains, Tor rates and information apply to ticket azrnuot the company, or W. F. BBU.NNEH. District Paa. aensTor Ajcent tilimill '1IH THE VESTIBULED PULLMAN CAR LINU TAI ULiv nrDUK Aroua. No. 39 If onon acq. ex. dandar. 5:15 pm Ho. 32 Chloaffo Lim Pullman YeUbuled coaches, pariur and dimus car. dally .11:25 ass Arrive in Chicago 5:10 ym. No. 34 CLlcajro Night Kr., Pa 11 man Veittpnled coaches and slew, daily M1'J:49 an Arrive In Chicago 7:35 am. AUUrtZ AT XMiLUJAPOLU. No. SI Vestibule, dally.... S:20pm No. 33 Vestibule, daily 3:45 act S ouon Aoc, ex. Sunday 10:40 ant No. 48 Local freight leares Alabama-au yard at 7:05 am. Pullman Vntibuled Sleepers for Chicago stand west end of Union Station, and can be taken at ti:33 p. m., dally. Tloket ufflcee No. 28 South IlllnoU street andat Union Station froDgM-Iron Pips roa Gas, Steam & Water Boiler Tubes, Cast and Malleable Iron Fittings (black and galvanized). Valres.Stop Cocks, Enjrlna TrimmlnicN Steam Gaugea, Flpe Tongs, lpe Cutters. Viaes, tfcrew Kates and Dies, Wrenches, 8 team Traps, Pumrt Kitchen ginks. Ilo-e, lieltinp, Babbitt MetaL Solder, White and Colored Wipin? Waste, and all other supplies used In connection with Gas. fcteam and Water. Natural Gas Supplies a specialty. Steam-heating Apparatus for Public Ruiidings. Storerooms, Mllla. Shops, Factories, Laundries, Lumber Dry-house, eto. Cut and Thread to order any sirs Wroujrht-lron ripe from Inch to 12 Inches diatnet KNIOIIT & JILLSON, 75 & 77 S. I'ennsylraniast. The Liebig COMPANY nave for tvrenty -fire years been rnttin? up the famous product which stirred medical circles when first Invented and giren to the world by the renowned chemist, Justus von Liebig. Their EXTRACT OF BEEF Is known around the world, and has lately been carried into "Darkest Africa" by Stanley. It Is unapproachable lor purity, flavor and beneficial efiecta. As Bkef Tea. delicious and refreshing. Indispensable in 1mproved and Economic Cookery. Genuine 0 of with signature Justus von Llebljf GAS-BURNERS FREE OF COST. If at any time artificial gas is do sired for illuminating purposes this company will, upon application, attach meter and put on burners free of cost The Indianapolis Gas Company ' S. D. PRAY, Secretary. AUCTION SALE. AUCTION SALE OF WELL-KEPT FURNIture. Carpets, etc We will acll on Thursday afternoon. March 12, at 2 o'clock, at the rellenc, Is'o. li3 West First utreet, two choice Ix-dronm suites, oae elegant alnut marble-top bedroom suite, one an tlque ak bedroom suite; parlor rcktrs and chairs, elegant conch, willow chairs, book-ca. tine divan, choloe stands, antioue oak extension table, lace curtains, rugs, art centers, dining chairs, shades, nrus. els and ingrain carpets, 11 at tine, refrigerators, largo Turquoise range, hose and reel, bedeteada, atands elegant dinner set, crockery, glassware, toilet sets, parlor lamps, window-ahadea, etc, etc GU8TIN Vj ilcCURDY, Auctioneers. Rltstog, Cincinnati Chicago & St Louis Pu Pu ra PmsBUEO, March 11, 1891. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Pitta urg. Cincinnati Chicago & su Ixuis Kallwar Com nj will be held at the principal on.ee of the com iy. at 1003 Fen avenue, Pittsburg. Pa., on TUESDAY, APBIL14, 18'Jl. at 11 o'clock a. nL. for the purpose of receiving tad annual report for Ik'jO. the election of thirteen di. rectors to erre fo. the ensuing year, and the transaction of such other business as may properly coma before the meeting. The transfer books will be iosed on Saturday, March 21, and re-opened on Wednesday, April 16, lUMl. 8. B. LIGUETT, becretary. mercinl and financial disaster would ha to followed. It would have tangbt England that Canada was an ingrate, it would hare lost us the iriendsbip of the empire and left use no anchor, to drift helplessly into the gulf of annexation. He explained the government losses ia Ontario and Quebec by the neglect of tho government to energetically counteract the insidious teachings of Witnan and Cart wright. followed by the thumb-screws of the .McKinley bill, together with the Litter opposition of the Grand Trunk railroad. Sir Charles then made a bitter onslaught on the Grand Trnnk railway for the courts they took in the recent elections, and closed by saying that Sir John Macdonald would now send commissioners to Washington, and he believed that Mr. lilaine would bo glad to negotiato a fair and just treat' that would settle all the outstanding questions between the two countries. Congressman Ilrecklnrlrijre Critically III. Louisville. Ky., March 10. Congressman Breckinridge is critically ill at Pengacola. He was caught in the rain at tho review of the iouth Atlantic; squadron. As a result Mr. Breckinridge was seized with, the grip and his temperature to-night U Judge Thompson, of Louisville, has decided tiat the pool-rooms of that city cannot be closed as they are doiDgauwfuI bucicc:

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