Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 12 January 1892 — Page 2

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TIIE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1802.

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Creabam Ruling in the Countelraan Cafe Set Aside by the Supreme Court. ' Washington, Jan. 11. It has now become settled that witnesses cannot be com relied to testify in any criminal cases where the answers might tend to criminate them in any way or subject them to possible future prosecution. It is held that the fifth amendment to the Constitntion. giving persons the right to refuse to answer questions which might be used against them in criminal cases, must bo construed in its broadest sense. Such is the effect of the decision of the United States Supreme Court to-day in the celebrated interstatecommerce case of Charles Coucselman, appellant vs. Frank Hitchcock, marshal of tbo United States district for Northern Illinois. This case is one of great interest to railroads, and has attracted widespread attention. Counselman was asked whether be had ever obtained from any railroad rates on grain shipments lower than the open rate to all shippers. " lie refused to answer on the ground that U might criminal him. and claimed the protection of the Constitution, the guarantee conferred by the tilth amendment. Jndge (jresbain decided against him. and held him in con-' tempt of court for refusing to answer the questions, and it is on appeal from Judge Gresbam's court that the case decided by the Supreme Conrt to-day came up. The court's ruling is that Judge Ureshain's order was erroneous, and that Ccunselman cannot be compelled to testify. It has beeu said that the etiect of a decision by the courts that witnessess cannot be compelled to testify will seriously hamper the interstate-commerce act. The court's decision was unanimous. The Coun&elnian case bad its origin in an investigation begun in 1511) by the grand jury of the United States District Court lor Northern Illinois into certain alleged -violations of the interstate-commerce act by the officers and agents of the Rock Island, the Burlington and the Chicago, St. Paal& Kansas City railway companies. ' Counseling w as&ed whether he bad obtained from railroads coming to Chicago from points outside the State a rate for grain transportation less than the tariff rates. His reply to this and similar questions as to whether or not he bad received rebates, drawbacks or commissions from specially named railroads, was tnathe declined to answer, on the ground that it might tend to criminate him. The grand jury reported the refusal to the District Court, a;d it found that Counselman's excuses were insufficient, and directed him to answer. lie still refusing, the court adjnded hi in in contempt, fined him oOO and costs, and directed the marshal to take him in custody and hold him until he should have answered the questions asked and others of similar import. After further proceedings tho Circuit Court. Judge Gresham delivering the opinion, discharged a writ of habeas corpus it had issced Coucselman pending its decision, and made an order sustaining the District Court. From Judge Gresham's order the appeal in this court was prosecuted and Coucselman meantime admitted to bail. Couneel for the witness (appellant), besides urging the plea that the witness was protected by the fifth amendment to tne Constitution from answering any Questions which might tend to criminate him in any case, also attacked the riant of the grand jury to proceed in such investigations. T11E COURT'S OPINION'. , The court. In its opiniou, rendered by Justice Ulatchford. says, however, that it does not find it necessary to consider any other than the point raised under the Constitution as to the privileges of witnesses. It is broadly contended, says the opinion, that a witness is not entitled to mead the privilege of silence except in a criminal case against himself, but such is not the language of the Constitution. Its provision is that no person shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself. This provision roust have a broad construction in favor of the right which it was intended to secure. The matter under investigation by the grang jury was a criminal matter, and the reason given by Counselman for bis refusal was that his nnswers might tend to criminate him. His apprehension was that the answers might ahow that be had committed a crime against the interstate-commerce act, for which be might bo prosecuted. His answers, therefore, would be testimony against himself, and he would be compelled to give them in a criminal case, it was impossible that the meaning of the constitutional provision can only be that a person shall not be compelled to be a witness in a criminal prosecution against himself. Tho object was to insure that a person should not be compelled, when acting as a witness in an investigation, to give testimony which might tend to show that he himself had committed a crime. The privilege in limited to criminal matters, but it is as broad as the mischief against which It seeks to guard. The court then takes up the contention that the investigation before the grand jury was not a criminal case, but solely to ascertain whether a crime bad been committed, and it reaches the conclusion that the questions asked Counselman and his relation to the inquiry show that it was such a case as entitled him to invoke the protection of the Constitution. The court then considers the allegation that Section bjO, which says that no evidence obtained from a witness by means of a judicial proceeding shall be in any manner used against him in any criminal proceeding, or for the enforcement of any penalty or forfeiture, removes the protection of the constitutional privilege of Counselman. Tho court says this provision, of course, protected Counselman against the use of bis testimony against himself or his property, but that it could not and would not prevent the nse of his testimony to search out other testimony to be used against him. It could not preveut the obtaining and the nse of evidence which should be attributable directly to the testimony he might give under compulsion. Section 6GO is not co-extensive with the constitutional provision, and legislation cannot detract from the privilege afforded by the Constitution. A mere act of Congress cannot amend the Constitution. P The opinion of Justice Ulatchford then makes an exhaustive review of the decisions by this court and by State courts in cases arising out of the existence of similar provisions in State constitutions, and says: "It is quite clear that legislation cannot abridge a constitutional privilege and that it cannot rep.ee or supply one, at least unless it is so 'jroad as to have the same extent, We are clearly of opinion that no statute which leaves the party or witness subject to proseoution after be answers the criminating questions put to bim can have the etiect of supplanting the privilege conferred by the Constitution of the United States. Section bdO of the Revised Statutes does not supply a complete protection from allthe perils against which the constitutional prohibition wasdesigned to suard. and is not a full substitute for the prohibition. In viowof the constitutional provision a statutory enactment, to bo valid, must a fiord absolute immunity against future prosecution for theoiiense to which the question relates." The court therefore rules that Counselman was entitled to refuse to answer, and directs that the judgment of the Circuit Court be reversed and the case remanded, with direction to discharge Counselman lrom custody. "Kequiescat in pace." was the parting rernark of Justice lirewer to-day when the Justice dismissed from the further attention of the court the case of tho United btates vs. Des Moines Kiver Navigation and Railway Company. The court, for the eighth or ninth time, rendered a decision holding good tne title of the navigation company. A ripple of subdued laughter passed along the bench at the remark of the Justice, which doubtless reflected the wish of the whole court that it has passed npon the case for the last time. JUDICIAL AITOINTSICXTS. Alleged Scheme to Influence the PresidentDelay in Confirming Judge Woods. j.e!al to the Indiao&polL Journal. Washington. Jan. II. An effort is being made by some Senators who want certain appointments to the Circuit and District Courts to delay confirming the judicial nominations pending till the President has cot only filled the Circuit Court vacancies existing, but also the vacancies which may be created by appointments to ixsoJU. The purpose of such a movement

is plain. It is to force the President to yield to the demands of Senators in making appointments or sutler the penalty of an alliance with the Democrats for the purpose of defeating pending nominations. Tbe effort will undoubtedly fail. In the first place, the President cannot be forced to make any appointments. The majority of the Senate, which may Include some Democrats, do not believe in such tactics to secure any end. much less judicial appointments, which should be free from, ward politics and chicanery and machinations of every character. There was a meeting of the Senate committee on judiciary this morning which occupied two hours, but no report on judicial nominations was agreed upon. It was the intention ot the committee to first take up the nomination of Judge William A. Woods, of the Indiana circuit, but immediately upon the convening of the committee it was stated that Senator Yorhees, who bad asked to be beard in opposition to the confirmation of Judge Woods, was in Indiana, and had requested that final action be deferred till be returned to the city and was heard. It was stated that Senator Voorhees intended to be there on next Friday or Saturday, and. that be would then request no further postponement. It is customary to grant such a courtesy, and when the committee adjourned it was with the understanding that it would be called together again on Friday or Saturday for the purpose of hearing Senator Voorhees, after which a favorable report will unquestionably be made npon that and the other judicial nominations pending. Will Hamper Federal Grand Juries. Chicago, Jan. 11. Judge Iilodgett. of the federal court, when told of the decision of the Supreme Court in the Counselman case, said it was a severe blow to the interstate-commerce law. "As I am a judge who may be called upon to try cases under the law. I do not feel like saying much about the probable etiect of the decision," said he. "but I think federal grand juries will find themselves serionsiy hampered in their investigations until the law has been amended. It is probable that Congress will so amend the interstate-commerce act as to make it more etlective than 'it has ever been." United States District Attorney Milchrist said that it would not seriously affect prosecutions under the law in tho other similar cases pending. The decision merely exempted shippers and agents of railroads who would be incriminated, and the department bad never been able to get any evidence. from them anyhow. The decision, however, did not exempt shippers and railroad clerks from giving evidence, and they could bo made to testify. Confirmations Yesterdar. Washington", Jan. lb The Senate, in executive session to-day, confirmed the following nominations: Chief Engineer O. W. Melville, United States navy, to be engiiieer-ln-chief nnd chief of the Bureau of Steam KiiKiueeriDg. Navy Deportment. Court of I'rlvate Land Claims Joeph It. Keed, of Iowa, to be Chiel-jutice; Associate Justices, W. W. Murray, of Tennessee; II. C. fcluss, of Kansas; W. F. Mtone, of Colorado. United States District Judges W. W. Morrow, for tbe Northern district of Cailrornla; J. B. Woolson. Southern district of Iowa; II. C. Nlles, Northern and Southern districts of Mississippi; K. . Camp, district of North Dakota; M. A. Montgomery. Northern district of Mississippi: Warren Truitt, of Orecon, United States district Judge, district of Alaska. Wm. D. McCoy, of Indiana, minister resident nnd consul-general to IJberla; Win. It. Ite, of Indiana, United btates consul-general at Constantinople. United States Consuls 1. 8. K. Huekr, of Orepen, at tonneborg; C. I Maxwell, of Ohio, at ban Domingo. M. V. Harridan, of Michigan. Chief of the Weather Bureau, Department of Agriculture; WalterlWyiuan. of Missouri. Supervising Surgeon of the Marine llonpital service; I II. Carter, of Montana, ComiaiRf loner of tho Ueneral Land Office; O. A Kay, of Illinois, principal clerk ot the surveys in the General Land Office; James Corapton, Surveyor-general of Minnesota. Registers of Land-onioes-Monroe Michels, at Pulutb. Mien.; Hugh Thompson, at Cnokston, Minn.; Henry Kernaehan. at Jackson, Miss. Receivers of Public Money W. T. Thompson, at Leadville. Col.; Col. W. O. Clark, at Carson City. Nev.; II. II. Aplin, at Grayling. Mich.; W. U. M. Hare, at North Yakima. A. J. Sargcant, judgo of probate in Piute county, Utah. -JL MINOR MATTERS.

Dinner by Mr. and Sirs. Morton to the President and Sirs. Harrison. Eperia to the InAlansrols Journal. Washington', Jan. 11. Tho first of a series of official dinners in honor of the President and, Mrs. Harrison was given to-night by Vice-president and Mrs. Morton, at their palatial residence on Rhode Island avenue. It was a brilliant aflair, especially noticeable even iq a season marked by such social successes as Lave already been recorded and are promised In this one. Dinner was served it 7 o'clock, in tho grand diningball, a superb apartment, and all the appointments were rich and in exquisite taste. Those invited to meet the President and Mrs. Harrison at dinner were the Secretary of titate. the Secretary of War and Mrs. Klkins. tbe Secretary of tbe Navy, the Postmaster-general and Mrs. Wananiaker, the Secretary of the Interior and Mrs. Noble, the Attorney-geueral and Mrs. Miller, the Secretary of Agriculture and Mrs. Iinsk. Senator Harris. Mrs. Sheridan, Senator and Mrs. Manderson, Mrs. Khiuelander Jones, General aud Mrs. Schotieid, Mrs. Slater, ex-Speaker Keed and Mrs. Hartpence. After dinner a reception was given, to which several hundred invitations had been issued. The reception lasted from 9:20 till midnight, and was enlivened by the discourse of popular airs by the Marine Hand, which was present in full force. Funeral of Admiral Roagers. Washington, Jan. 11. Funeral services over the remains of Admiral C. IL P. Kodgers were held this morning at St. John's Episcopal Church. There was a very large attendance, including tho Vicepresident, Secretary lilaiue. Secretary Traoy, Justice Gray, a number of Senators, bir Julian Paunceloto and nearly all the other foreign ministers. At the conclusion of the services the remains were taken to the railroad station and conveyed tn a special car, accompanied by the family, to Annapolis for interment. Indianapolis May Get It. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Washington, Jan. 11. The Democratio members of the House from Indiana believe Indianapolis will seonro tho national nominating convention of their party this year. It is understood that Gorman, lirice. Hill and other prominent loaders consider tho Hoosier capital favorable if the convention is to go West. Geueral Notes, f jfc!sl to the Ifitiiii.ai'ous Journal. Washington, Jan. 11 W. A. Wilkins, a well-known newspaper man of Indianapolis, is at the Kbbitt Miss B. Davidson, of LaPorte, who is visiting Mrs. A. D. Trince. announces that she will he at home to her friends on Friday. Mrs. and Miss Haynes. wife and daughter of Representative Hayncs, of Fremont, O., are at. the Kiggs for the season, and will receive on Tuesday afternoons. Charles Bradford, of Indianapolis, is at the Arno with his bride. Miss Voorhees has cards out for a tea on next Saturday at tbe new residence of Senator Voorhees. No. New Hampshire avenue, which ho has leased for six years. Mr. J. 1L McKee arrived at the White House Saturday, m time to take part in the reception and to enjoy meeting many of his acquaintances who were lingering in the lUue l'oum. Two days before be had been down in a coal-mino in Illinois, aud the contrast between that scene and tho one he was assisting at showed the possibilities of a business man's career. The President to-day sent to tho Senate the nomination of Ralph K. Nichols to be register of the laud oflice at Yakima, Wash. Senator Turpie to-day introduced a bill, a duplicate of the one introduced in the House, providing for tho reissue of soma government bonds to Hurton J. Parr, which wero destroyed while in his possession. The Treasury Department to-day purchased 450.U00 ounces of silver at ttiSOand cents per ounce. The otleru were 1.37C.00O ounces. Customs receipts at the port of New York for the first ten daysof January aggregated ta.410.lk3, as against 8i.27a.lso for the corresponding period inlc'Jl. The first step looking to an investigation into tho causes that led to the xailnx of

the Keystone and Spring Garden National banks, of Philadelphia, was taken today, when Mr. Muchler, of Pennsylvania, introduced a preamble and resolution in the House providing a committee with power. The net gold in the treasury to-day is S123.812.52S. as. against 8145.84S.813 for the corresponding period of lS'Jl. Customs receipts show a decided tendency to increase The total receipts of the government for the first ten days of the present month have averaged over 1,000,00O a day. Secretary Blame was at the State Department a short time this morning. The Briiisbminister called upon him totalkover Behring-sea matters, but tho Secretary bad left the department. SUPERSTITIOUS INDIANS. Thej Heard a Mighty Voice Biddinc Them Prepare for tbe Coming of the Messiah.

Guthrie. O. T., Jan. 11. Four ghost dances are now in progress among the Indians of this Territory. None of the dancers express hostility toward the wbitos. In the Wichita reservation several hundred are dancing day and night. In the Cherokee Strip tbe Otoes eay that on New Year's eve, while they were holding their annual dance and feast, there came a mighty voice of thunder ordering them to prepare for the coming of the Messiah, and they have been dancing ever since. Many have died from exposure to the severe cold weather. There will not be serious trouble with these Indians unless the government attempts to stop them. They are determined to keep up the dance, and they say there will surely be bloodshed if an attempt is made to molest them. MEXICAN BANDITS SCATTERED. Captain Hardle Strikes a Camp of Garza's Men Humor About Fort Ring-cold. San Antonio, Tex., Jan. 11. There was a report in circulation here to-night that Fort Ringgold, which was in command of Captain Wheeler, of the Third Cavalry, bad been attacked and captured by several hundred of Garza's men. General Stanley gives It as his opinion that there is no truth in the report. A report has been received from Capt. Francis Hardie, of the Third Cavalry, as follows: "We started at 3 o'clock this morning for the camp of tho bandits. We struck the trail just before sundown after having ridden about fiftysix miles through dense chapparaL Just at dark we came npon the bandits' camp. and their sentinels commenced tiring. The firing was returned by our people. The bandits ran in a few minutes. At tbe Colorado ranch we captured u wounded bandit by the name of Juan Garza. I bad the owner of the ranch sent to Fort Kinggold, where he can be used as a witness." Sundnval Is Not Assisting: Garza. New Orleans, Jan. 11. General Kuiz Sandoval, who has been stopping in this city, and is reported to be an agent of the Garza revolutionists, endeavoring to secure funds for the promotion of the cause, in an interview to-day declared that while he was in sympathy with the revolutionistsbe knew nothing of their movements and was not in communication with them. He was told that tbe statement bad been published throughout the country that be was securing funds here from certain institutions for the revolutionists who have for their sympathizers the clerical party in Mexico. This he denied most emphatically. Concerning hiinsdf he was not very communicative, but said he had been an exile from bis country for eleven yeats. His Grace, Archbishop Janssen, was seen and scouted the idea that any Catholic church or other institution of this city was supplying funds for such a cause, saying it w as too ridiculous for serious consideration. v TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES. The platform adopted by the recent Irish National League convention at Chicago was indorsed bnnday by tbo municipal council of New York. Peter Jackson, the champion colored heavy-weight pugilist, is in Chicago. Ho is accompanied by Con Uiordan, who will go to England with Jackson to train the latter for his tight with ISlavin. The first Chinaman ever naturalized in Scbuylkill county, Pennsylvania, has rereited his papers, lie is Po Yun, of Ashland, where he is engaged m the laundry business. He is thirty-four years of age and has been in this 'country seventeen years. A few days ago it wan announced that Aubrey Uoucicault and Miss Amy Uusby, theatrical people, would be married by Mayor Washburne, of Chicago. Yesterday the Mayor informed them that he was without the powers of a civil magistrate, so the couple called on the Kev. Dr. Clinton Locke, of (trace Episcopal Church, who performed the ceremony. Losses by Fire. Georgetown, Col.. Jan. 10. At about 10 o'clock this morning tire broke out in the McClellan Opera-house nnd the entire building was soon in llaines. The operahouso is a frame affair and burned rapidly. The Haines soon spreak to Mrs. Johnson's millinery store, which was destroyed, and from there to the Hotel de Paris, which was burnod to the ground. Several other frame buildings on Sixth avenue and Cass streets were destroyed. Tbe complete loss will amount to over $100,000. The tire was start ;d by Mr. McClellan, who was thawing out frozeu water pipes. Brazil, Ind., Jan. 11. The fire that occurred here yesterday, in whieb Frank Smith's large livery barn. John Dangherty's residence and William Pryars saloon were consumed, proved more disastrous than was at first supposed. Tbe loss will amount to $7,000. The barn and contents wero uninsured. All of the stock was saved except two large mules. Pryar's buildine was insured in the Merchants' Insurance Company of New Jersey for $1,700 and Dangherty carried $1,200 on bis residence in the same company. Muncie. Ind., Jan. 11. At 1 o'clock yesterday morning the residence of Jond Aidridge, ten miles west of Mnncie. was destroyed y tire. Loss, about ?C00; insurance. $400. in the Home Insurance Company. Cause, defective Hue. Obituary. Terre Haute, lnd Jan. 11. T. C. Bontin, aged seventy-six years, president of tho Terre Haute Savings Hank, and one of the oldest residents of the city, died this morning of heart failure brought on by la grippe. Lodon, Jan. 11. Tbe death is announced of Jtight Kev. Henry Philpot.D. D formerly Bishop of Worcester. He was in bis eighty-fourth year. Columbus. Ind.. Jan. 11. Hon. James A. McKinney, of Yauburen township. Brown county, is dead. He was one of tbe most prominent, men of that county, twice representing iCin the Legislature during the civil war, and afterwards serving as county treasurer for two terms. He has raised two families in that county, who are among the most prominent citizens there. L,ady Somerset as an Editor. Chicago, Jan. 11. Lady Henry Somerset, the distinguished temperance worker from Kngland, to-day became associate editor of the Union Signal, the organ of tbe Woman's Christian Temperanco Union. Lady Somerset has decided to remain in Chicago for about six months, at the end of which period she will leave for Japan to engage in temperance work in that country. m m Death or Crns AV. Field's Daughter. Nkw York, Jan. 11. Mrs. Grace Field Lindlev. daughter of Cyrns W. Field, died this morning after a lingering illness. The death coming soon after the death -of his wife (Mrs. Field died seven weeks obo) has proved an additional trial, and has Increased the feeling of sympathy for bim. Mrs. Lindley was lifty years of age and leaves six children. Cough and Jloartenest. The Irritation which induces couching immediately re Us red by use of "Brown's Bronchial Troches." told only in boxe

TRICK OF HEATHEN CHINEE

Pamphlet Circulated on the Yanstse to Make Foreigners Unpopular. Atrocious Statements Concerning Missionaries Dublin Corporation Ilsfnses to Present an Address to the Eojal Family. VILE CHINESE FAMPIILET. The Kind of Stuff Used to Work Up Sentiment Against Missionaries. fijedal to tbe Iodianapolis Journal. f London', Jan. 1L The translation, by L. G. Hopkins, of the anonymous Chinese pamphlet, about vrbich so much has been said, and vrblch was distributed free during last autumn along tbo river Yangtse, is being quietly circulated in this city. It is entitled: "Death to the Devil's Doctrines.9' The pamphlet is made np of atrocious statements und sentiments clothed in the most abominable language. So vile is tbe work that it is impossible to do more than to refer to its matter. From the story of tbe immaculate conception of the Yirsin Mary down to the most ordinary features of present Christian missionary work in China this, obscene pamphlet touches' nothing bnt to defile. It was clearly written to excite the fanaticism of the most ignorant of a totally debased population, for to no other could it appeal with the expectation of exciting anything but disgust and contempt. The writer, who declares that he is seventytive years old. says: "Also they (tbe Christian devils) rate women more highly than men. and alike in the government of the state and of the household, tbe control, in most cases, is exercised by tbe devil woman." It is also set forth that "whenever a convert dies, the devil priests do not allow relatives to approach the body, but bury it themselves, gouging out the eyes, which they also sell to be made into drugs." Tho above is a fair sample of the very meagre portion of the pamphlet that will bear repetition. IRISHMAN ARK SORE. Will Not Present an Address on the Occasion or the Duke's Marrlajre. 6 jecial to tne Indianapolis Journal. Dublin, Jan. 11. The meeting of the Dublin corporation to-day, at which the question of adopting an address to the Queen, the Prince of 'Wales and the Duke of Clarence on tbe occasion of the Duke's approaching wedding was debated, was remarkable for tho moderate tone which characterized tbe discussion. Mr. Dobson, in moving the address, said be was encouraged to do so by tho cordial manner to which the toast to the f Queen's health was responded to at the re cent mayoralty banquet. Mr. Brown, in seconding tbe motion, urged that political feeling be discarded and that tho members consider only their loyalty to the Queen as subjects ot her world-wide empire. Ex-High hheritt Shanks proposed an amendment, which was seconded by Alderman Perry, that "while the occasion of tbe Duke's marriage elicits our hearty good wishes, the council does not feel justified, while exceptional laws are 'applied to Ireland, in presenting an address." The supporters of the amendment repudiated any idea of disloyalty, and expressed the hope tnat when the unjust and exceptional coercive laws now applied to Ireland should be repealed and the desire for a national Parliamout acceded to, an address of congratulation on such an occasion might be presented from all representative bodies in Ireland. The amendment prevailed, and the debate was at an end. IN FAYOIl OF A TREATY. Prominent Frenchmen Want to enlarge Their Trade with the United States. Faiiis, Jan. 1L Deputy Siegfried, who was active in establishing the negotiations for tbe commercial treaty with the United States, said recently to an Associated Press representative: 7'l consider that the treaty will be favorable to both countries. It will facilitate the entry into France of several leading American agricultural and mining products, while France's industrial and artistio products will have a large sale in the United States. This movement is opportune, as the French Parliament has just asked the government to endeavor t lessen tbe price of tbe poor people's light kerosene. The government of tbe United States, rather tthan lot Knssia get all tho benefit of the marked lowering of duties on petroleum, ought to ask a reduction of one-half of our actual tariff on petroleum aud pork, ollering in exchange an equal reduction on French silks und woolens, besides pictures and art works. On these conditions an arrangement can lo obtained by which the commerce between tho two countries, now scarcely amonnting to sixty million francs, will be doubled jn live years." Deputy Georges Berger, speaking on tbe same topic, said: "Our ports have been opened to American salt meats and the United States should give something in re turn. The United States should reduce the taritfon wines and dress goods." Louis Graudeuu, a member of the Sn pernor Council of Agriculture, said: "In response to the injury done by the McKinley law Franco might retaliate by placing a high duty on American grain whileencouraging the importation of Australian, In diau and Rnssian grain. A treaty on a fair basis is desirable for both countries." SIRS. WIN 8 LOW IS FURIOUS. She Denies that Any of Her Family Invented the Soothing Syrup. Nice, Jan. 11. A very funny incident occurred here this week, which has caused a good deal of merriment in social circles. Mrs. Winslow, of New York, and ber son, Kicbard Winslow, tho latter enjoying the distinction of being a favorite of the Prince of Wales, was described in two of tbe local papers as being the inventor of the famous "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrnp," and so outraged has the lady felt on this account that she has legally notitied the newspapers of an intention to sne them for libel unless they make some sort of reparation. ' The newspapers have made serio-comio allusions to this, and have quizzically asked what sort of reparation is possible. In an iuterview published to-day with liichard Winslow, he says the soothing syrup was invented by a family named Curtis, and adds: "We belong to the family of Governor Winslow, who went to America in the Mayflower in 1&0." GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS. Condition or the Frlnce of Wales's Son Favorable Ravages of Influenza. London. Jan. 11. A dispatch from Sandringhau, the residence of the Prince of Wales in Norfolkshire. states that the condition of the Duke of Clarence and Avondale, eldest son anu bcir apparent, whose illness from influenza and pnecmonia has been announced, is favorable. Among the guests at the party at Sandringbam on Saturday were the Duke and Duchess of Fife and the Duke and Duchess of Teck. Count Albert Mensdorff, who was also a guest, was obliged to return to London on account of a sudden sharp attack of influenza. Influenza is causing great ravages in Lens and Marseilles. In Bilbo. pam. tho epidemic is also severe. Tbe mortality from the disease is very heavy. A special hospital for cases of inflnenza has been open in Florence. Italy. In Paris deaths from the disease are increasing. llelgtum's Autonomy Threatened. London. Jan. 11. Sir Charles Dilke delivered a speech at Lydney this evening which is likely to attraot attention and arouse disenssion throughout Europe. He declared that tbe Liberals were not wise in trusting the government's foreign policy. There were times when tbe traditional non-interference by the opposition with the foreign policy of the party in power might properly be ab&n-

doned. He believed that neither Germany nor France wished for an alliance with Kngland, aince both cherished designs on Belgium, whoso neutrality Kngland bad guaranteed. Lord Salisbury was allowing that matter to drift while Kngland ought to be very jealous of every en croachment in that dircetion, and should make up ber mind whether or not to tight in order to preserve the autonomy of Bel gium. If it were determined that the guarantee was worth supporting by force of arms, then preparations for tbe inevitable should begin without delay. Will Assist One but Not the Other. London. Jan. 1L The Coventry Technical Institute bas agreed to pay tbe fines and expenses of Walter Kudnell who, on Dec. 2. at St. Etienne. France, was condemned to two months' imprisonment, to pay a fine of $200, and to be expelled from the country when his time of imprisonment bsd expired. The institute will not assist John Cooper, an Englishmsn. who was at the same time sentenced to fifteen months' imprisonment, to pay ft fine of (600. and to also be expelled from France, when released. The two men were convicted of attempting to secore samples of the French and Russian carbines for English government contractors. Undnel in bis defense claimed that be had been sent to St Etienne by the antborities of Coventry to study the process of ribbon weaving and the manufacture of steel, so that be might become a professor in tbe Coventry Technical Institute. Cooper, on tbe other hand, frankly admitted that be was in St, Ktienne solely to procure for a Birmingham firm speoimens of the new carbines. Children Killed for Their Illood. Berlin, Jan. 11. The Kreuz Zeitung, referring to the release of a Jewish butcher, arrested atXanten on the charge of murdering a Christian boy, insists that the release of the prisoner was an error. Tbe Kreuz Zeitung maintains the truth of tbe charges against the Jews of killing Christian children tor the purpose of using their blood in their peculiar religious rites. The state of the boj's body, it says, proved that the murder was the work of a practiced slaughterer. The article caused a sensation. Funeral Procession Lost In a Snow-Storm, Dublin. Jan. 1L The heavy snow-fall in the north of Ireland bas greatly impeded traffic. The roads in many places are utterly impassable. In consequence of this state of affairs it was impossible for many clergymen to reach their churches yesterday, and religious services were therefore not held. At Tyrone a funeral procession became lost in the storm, and, alter many fruitless attempts on the pan of those taking part in it to find out where they were, the horses became exhausted, and it Was found necessary to abandon the hearse in a snow-drift, -Anarchy In the Famine Districts. St. Petersburg, Jan. 11. A state of anarchy, in several districts of the governments of Penza and Saratoyal, where the starving peasants have looted and burned the bouses of the'Jews, whom they accuse of monopolizing the grain product. In a number of instances tho mob furiously attacked the Jews, killingseveral and wounding many. The local authorities appear to have been either unable or unwilling to protect tbe helpless people. Scenes In Berlin's Slams. Berlin, Jan. 11. As tbe result of Emperor William's strictures upon immorality, the police are making sweeping evictions throughout the slum districts of this city. Their proceedings have revealed a dreadful state of overcrowding in those noisome localities, including the living together of persons of both sexes in rooms for habitation completely lacking sanitary appliances. " The Attack on Xeres. Madrid. Jan. 1L There were 1,000 men in the riotous anarchistic band that attacked the city of Xeres on Friday night. The rioters were mostly workmen from villages in the surrounding country, where an active Socialist propaganda bas been carried on of lute by German agitators. There are no signs that the all'air was a republican movement. The Alabama-Award Spectre. London, Jan. 11. Tho Chronicle says: "It was probable that it was a lively recollection of the Alabama award which caused a hitch in the Behring sea negotiations. The English representatives need beware of nil ambignous proposals emanating on either side. We believe, however, that the obstacle will not prove insurmountable.", Stelnltz-Tschlgorln Match a Draw. Havana. Jan. 11. The fifth game of the chess match between W. Steinitz and M. Tachigorin, which was played yesterday at tho Center Asturiano, resulted in a draw after fifty-six moves. Tschigorin opened with the Evnns jambit. Score: Steinitz, 1; Tschigorin, 1; drawn, 3. Germany Iluylng Slaves. Liverpool, Jan. 11 Advices have been received from Lagos to tbe effect that the King of Dahomey has contracted with the German government to supply laborers for 16 per man, aud that the King has already consigned three hundred men and one hundred woneu to tho German authorities. ' LOOTED THE BANK. Shortage of $10,000 Found In a Pennsylvania Institution Cashier Arrested.

Williamsvort, Pa., Jan. 11. The First National Bank, of Muncy, was closed by order of Bank Examiner Dengler to-day. Previous to the announcement of tbe suspension there was a run during which between $7,000 and $8,000, all the money on band, was paid out, Dela Green, the cashier, and ex-bank examiner for this district, was arrested between 10 and 11 o'clock to-night, as startling disclosures were made during the evening. When Examiner Dengler arrived on Saturday be foand that a portion of tho vault could not be opened and hejsent to New York for an expert. Tho man arrived last night and worked five hours before getting the vault door open. It was then found that $23,000 in money and bonds were missing. Shortly after this the excited depositors started a run. Dela Green was arrested while in bed, and was taken before United States Commissioner Bentley, who demanded bail in the sum of $20,000. During the night be will remain in the custody of the deputy marshal. Examiner Dengler said this evening that the affairs of the bank are in very bad shape and it looks as if the institution bad been looted. A shortage of at least $40.00(7 lis already been discovered and the full amount.it isexpected.will bemncb greater. The president is Capt. John M. Bowman, who also acted as cashier during the time Dela Green was bank examiner. At midnight the investigation is still underway, and full particalars will not be known till morning. TROUBLE ON TONGUE EI VEIL Killing of a White Man's Steer by an Indian 31 ay Result in an Uprising. Washington, Jan. 11. General Merritt, in a telegram to the Secretary of War, expresses apprehension of trouble at the Tongue riyer agency unless handled with great care. The trouble originally grew out of the fact that a steer belonsing to a white man made depredations npon an Indian's corn-field so frequently that the Indian killed the steer. The white man swore out a warrant for the Indian and placed it in the hands of the' sheriff to serve. An intimation was thrown out that if the sheriff attempted to serve tbe warrant the Indians would come to the rescue of their countryman. At this stage of tho proceeding General Merritt stepped iu, and so far Le has been able to preserve the peace, but be is apprehensive of results, and bas so Informed the War Department.

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ENTHUSIASTIC FAREWELL Colored Citizens Heartily Indorse tho Appointment of Prof. V. D. McCoy, Ringing Speeches Made by Hon. fc'tautcn J. Peelle, Merrill Moores, the Sew Minister to Liberia an4 George Knox. . Trof. William D. McCoy was given a rousiug greeting at the Odd-fellows' Hall on Indiana avenue, last night, by bis colored friends, upon the occasion of bis appointment as minister to Liberia. The meeting was under the auspices of the Colored Republican League, aud its president, Don D. Wells, presided. Mr. Wells called tbe assembly to order at 8:30 o'clock, and stated briefly tbe occasion of the meeting. He referred to Professor McCoy as a man of whom bis race had just right to feel proud, and as one who rellects credit upon it and bis town. The first speaker introduced was Mr. Merrill Moores. Mr. Moores said that be rejoicod to be able to congratulate 1'rof. McCoy upon tbe bigb bouor that bad been thrust upon nim. and that be knew such an important trust in so capable hands wonld be faithfully and ably fulfilled. "I have known Professor McCoy for a number of years, and have enjoyed his friendsbip, and feel that in bis goiug from us this city is losing one of her etanchest nnd most worthy citizens. A man who by his grit, energy, perseverance and saving has brought himself up to wbat be is to-day. Professor McCoy's life and career is a story of what can be accomplished by work and deter minatiou to succeed. lie bad not half the advantages in bis youth that any of your children bave to-day, yet he improved what meagro opportunities came to him until now he is a man of broad intellect, superior education aud a high knowledge of public affairs. Wbat greater honor could a man want than to be chosen by the chief executive of his country to be sent to a foreign nation as ber representative, the protector of her interests and ber rights in the commerce of nations? Prof. McCoy goes as the sponeor of the grt atest nation on God's earth; a nation of G5.0O0.00U of free, enligbteued people who lead the world in all the arts and sciences known to civilization. Above bis bead snail float tho stars and strips and they shaU protect bim and be will eee to it that all deference and respect is paid to them." MR. FEELLK'S ADDRESS, Tbe chairman next introduced the Hon. Stanton J. Peelle, who was received with much applause, for it was known that to Mr. Peelle as mncb as to any other one person Prof. McCoy owes bis appointment. Mr. Peelle said . substantially: "Tbe bringing to - this country in 1619 of the first ship-load of humanity for the purpose of casting them in chains, was a cruel thing. It was an inhuman act. and was inevitably destined to put a great blot on the Nation s name and eventually cause ber trouble. Those poor, oppressed slaves grew and multiplied in tbe land to that np to 18G1, they numbered four millions of souls. Then a great man arose, and, in all the power and majesty of his might, he said 'This thing must not be it is not right it must be be" stopped.' You know the rest of the story bow it was stopped, and at bow great a cost. Since that bloody strife this glorious Nation has been privileged to see tho great good that change has wrought. Instead of raising tbe negro up in ignorance and degradation as an animal, he bas been placed on an equality with the white man and given the same privileges and advantages. Schools and churches have been built for bim and he has been surrounded with rerining and cultured mlluences, until his advance in civilization and position bas made it possible for bim to eaual the whito man in mental attainment. We now not only recognize them as our equals before God, but as our peers betoreman. We not only invest them with trusts and positions of honor in our own country, but we send them to represent this great and powerful Nation abroad at foreign ports. We are here to-night to do honor to one of your race aud a tellow-townsman who bas been chosen by President Harrison to go to that far-off continent from which vonr ancestors came. A man who is going back to show four millions of people what this liberty-loving country bas done and is doing lor the black man. The republio of Liberia is about three-fourths of tbo size of Indiana, yet. in its way. it is a powerful little nation. In 1847 it was declared a republic, and in 1818 was recognized by Great Dritain as such. In 1S01 the United States recognized it, and two years later a perpetual treaty of peace was made with it, "The trade relations between the two countries are of tbe very pie asantest, and Professor McCoy may console himself by knowing that hois going among friends. When be strolls tbe streets of Monrovia be can tell those people of his happy home across the seas, and encourage tbem to greater efforts iu the direction of progress and civilization. A number of other distinguished colored men were seeking the appointment from the President, all of whom had strong claims as to fitness nnd capability, but Mr. Harrison, with bis usual good judgment and wisdom, appreciated that none were so tit as Professor McCoy. My acquaintance and friendship with Professor McCoy bas extended over a num ber of years, and 1 want to say to you that I never knew a more reliable, upright, honorable man iu all my acquaintance than be is. He is an honor and a credit to the colored race, aud to tho city of Indianapolis, and to the country which he is going to represent, aud 1 predict for bim a brilliant administration at the United btates legation of Liberia." THK NEW MINISTER TALKS. Hardly had the applauso which greeted Mr. Peelle's address died out before a fresh bestowal burst forth when Chairman Wells introduced the new United States minister to Liberia. Professor McCoy arose, and in his customary dignified, easy manner began to speak, lie said in part: "l ellow-citizcns 1 have been yours for thirty-eight years; now I am taken away from yon, and am to be sent far. far away to another country to represent this great Nation which we all love so well. 1 can hardly realize, as 1 stand here to-night, that such is the case. That thirty years ago 1 romped and played on tbe old common, upon which this very building now stands, and that to-night I gaze on many faces which I knew so well then in boyhood and bave seen every day since, probably for the last time. Then 1 knew of Liberia onl as probably most of you know of it that it was a little, struggling' slave nation on the west coast ot far-off Africa, just a littlo north of tho equator. 3ut since then I have read and studied a great deal about the country, and in the past few years, especially, 1 have taken a great interest in it. 1 count this honor a great one iudeed. and am fully appreciative of the worth of it. lint I do not take tho credit upon myself at all. bnt give it all to my friends who bave worked so nobly tonne. 1 only hope and pray that I may be worthy of my trust, for as God gives roe strength 1 shall perform iny duty to tbe best of my ability." Professor McCoy then gave a brief description of tbe country, its peoples, resources and power, as be has observed by a study of the subject. In one year its exhortations of xruits. spices, indigo and other products amounted to ?lf.(XX).(SXX. Since the establishment of friendly relations between tbe two countries tbe Lnited States has sent six ministers there. Of this number three have died then and the others are now living in America again. Professor McCoy closed bis remarks by

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