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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-06
A Large Meteor.

PETERSBURG, Va, March 5.-The most re-
markable phenomenon ever witnessed in this
vicinity occurred early yesterday morning.
An immense ball of fire darted across the
heavens. brilliantly illuminating the city
Witnesses of the phenomenon were consider
ably frightened. The course of the ball was
northwest, and an explosion was heard
shortly after its passage.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-06

very interesting suit for $1,000 damages has
been instituted by John Fenneran against Henry
o. Henson, overseer of the poor fOr Dewitt
bounty aud ex-marshal of Citation. Fenneran al
s::Fest as marshal, and injured him to that ex
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-06
Steamship News.

HAMBURG, March 5. -Arirved Silesia, from
New York.
LIVERPOOL, March 5.-Arrived: British
Prince, from Philadelphia.
New York, March 5.-Arrived: State of
Alabama, from Glasgow; Schiedam, from
Amsterdam; Lake Manitoba, from Liverpool;
D. Steinmann, from Antwerp
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-06
A Novel Law Point.

CHICAGO. March 5.--An unusual point of
law is involved in a suit begun to-day by
Montgomery, Ward & Co., merchants, against
the legal firm of Flower, Remy q Gregory,
and Bradford Hancock, receiver of the failed
firm of Fay & Conkey. Montgomery & Ward
owed the broken firm, and the sum in their
hands was garnisheed by one of Fay &
Conkey's creditors The attorney threatened
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-06
The Outlook at Pittsburg.

PITTsBURG, March 5.-Iron masters inter-
ested in the tariff have been unanimous in
their declarations that under the law a re-
duction of wages of all classes of workmen
will be necessary. If this is persisted in it
will very probably result in general strike
A large number of employees who were seen
to-day assert that any attempt to reduce
wages will be stubbornly resisted
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-06
A Town Organization in Trouble.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
SHELByvIILE, March 5.-The town of Fair
land, with population of some 500 people,
is in considerable trouble. Not long ago the
voters, by decisive majority, voted to dis
solve the corporation which bound them to-
gether as a town. The county treasurer has
advertised for sale, TO satisfy delinquent
taxes, at least one-half the town, the time of
sale being next Monday. The county treas
urer has refused to accept orders against the
town organization in payment of the taxes
desiring something more substantial in the
shane of money!
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-06

Mr.. Chambers, proprietor of Land and
Water, and umpire of the Hillsdale- Thames
boat-race, is dead.
George w. Foote, editor; William j. Ram
sy, proprietor, and Kemp, printer, of the
London Free Thinker, have been found
guilty of blasphemous libel. Foote was
sentenced to twelve months imprisonment
Ramsy to nine months and Kemp to three
months. Foote's sentence provoked storm
of wells
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-06
TARIFF AND WAGES.

A Pottstown Mill Involved in a Strike Be
of a Reduction of Wages.
PoTTsTowN, Pa, March 5.-The rolling
mill of Poles Brothers, which stopped five
weeks on account of uncertainty about the
tariff, started to-day. After one heat the
puddlers and helpers struck. The cause of
the strike was notice of reduction to $3.50
per ton for puddlers and per cent in the
wages of other workmen. The plate-mill
was then compelled to stop.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-06
Serious Charge Against a Minister.

Special TO the InGianaDois Journai.
MADISON, March 5.-Rev. James Davis,
pastor of the Fifth-street A NJ. E. Church,
was arrested to-day on warrant sworn out
by Sanford Finney, father of Mrs Jennie
Williams, charged with bastardy. The par
ties are all colored, Davis gave $40O bond to
appear on March II. Considerable excite
ment prevails in colored society
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-06
War Preparations.

BUCHAREST. March 5.-A proposal has been
introduced in the Chamber of Deputies by
forty-two members, providing for the expen-
diture of large sum for the erection of forts,
made necessary by the political situation.
Urgency was voted for the measure.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-06
Searching for Bagwelrs Treasure,

Bedford Special
During the great gold excitement of 1S49
and 1850, Andrew ]. Bagwell, of this county,
a bachelor, then about thirty five years of
age, went to California where, by hard work
in the mines, he accumulated about $4,000,
and in 1854 returned home. Soon after his
return he purchased farm in the eastern
part of the county, near Leesville, and set
tied down to agricultural pursuits His
farm and the stocking of it did not cost him
over $4,000, and since that time he has been
a very successful farmer, always making
money. but never investing any. He re-
manned single, only hiring help when COM
PEELED to, and lived alone. Some months
since he died and remained dead in his bed
three or four days before his death was as
certained. The heirs of his estate are now
busily engaged in digging and searching all
ovor his farm for the raany thousands of
dollars that were hidden by him during his
lifetime. 1t is thought at least $4,000 or
$40, 900 are secreted somewhere on the farm.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-06

GREENvIILE, Miss, March 5-A serious
break is reported in the Pastoria levee in
Chicot county. Ark, which will inundate all
plantations outside Lake Chicot, except such
as are protected by private levees, and threat
ems seriously those in the bed of the lake.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-06

Hon. Joshua G. Adams Judge
Mary Hodgevs Perry Hodge. Divorce granted
plaintiff
possession. Finding for defendant
Dismissed.
Malinda Murphy rs. city OF Indianapolis: dam
ages MOTION for new trial overruled and find
ing for So, 600 on verdict
State. ex. rel. William p. Sellers vs. A. t. Sell
lers; suit on guardians bond. On trial by
court,
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BosToN, March 5.--Eli Gott, cashier of the
Rockport, Mass, National Bank, is default
er for between IS, 600 and SIS, 900, on author
ity of Bank Examiner Needham. The def
cheney was made good by Colts father and
father-in-law, and he will probably not be
prosecuted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-06
Heavy Damage by Fire at Red Wing. MINI.

RED Vine, Mimi, March 5.-The Dead
wood and Bluff mills together with two
warehouses, all belonging to the Red Wing
Mill Company, were destroyed by fire yes
terday Total loss estimated at 5000, 900;
insurance about 800, 900, in Eastern and Eng
fish companies principally. The origin Of
the fire is unknown,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-06

margaret Jackson vs. George jackson; divorce
Dismissed.
Emma Plat vs. Charles H. Platt. Divorce
granted plaintiff with two years prohibitory
clause and custody of child.
Room No. 3-Hon. Lewis G. Walker, Judge.
DOrcas Temperley VS.. John R. Temperley.
suit to compel support. On trial by court.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-06
THE NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD
is NOW OPEN


From st. Paul and Duluth to Bozeman, Mon.
tana, and from Portland, Oregon, and
Puget Sound to Missoula,
Montana.
The gap is being filed at the rate OF about twn
miles per day, and The road will be finished be-
fore September, a line of Concord Coaches runs
between the ends OF track. Tourists and set
tiers can now go over the road to reach any
point in Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washin gten OF
Oregon. The Northern Pacific line is the most
picturesque 1000 miles OF travel on the Ameri
can Continent. For Settlers, Pleasure Travellers
Hunters, Fishermen and Business Men It offers
unrvaled attractions. 1t Is the only direct
route to the wonderful Yellowstone Nationa
Park, and the magnificent Snow Peaks and Ola
cers of the Puget Sound and Columbia river re
gion. Pullman Cars on all through trains.
G. X. BARNES,
Gon1 Passenger Agent, st. Paul, MINI.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-06

THE only pain we can safely make light OF is
the wiudow-paue, but the pain that racks our
frame and tears our lungs Is matter OF serious
consequence. To alleviate the latter and effect a
permanent cure, DR.. Bulls Cough syrup is relied
on nv all sensible Dnnnle
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-06
Suicide in the German Army.

BERLIN, March ga military officer has
committed suicide in the Thiergarten here
Monetary difficulties led to the act Such
events occur now almost daily.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-06
A Costly Accident.

New YORK, March 5.-The amount thus
far paid by the New York Central railroad in
settlement OF the tunnel disaster is 100000.
-Four or five claims are yet unadjusted,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-06
Disappointed Manufacturers.

BRADFORD, March 5.-There is great disap-
pointment among merchants and manufac-
turers over the new tariff laws of the United
States.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-06
No Man Stands Higher.
Cincinnati Journal.

Uinclnnati JournaI
There is, perhaps, no public man who
stands higher in the esteem of the people of
the Republican party than Mr., Edmunds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-06
Sudden Death at South Bend.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
SOUTH BEND, March 5.-This afternoon,
May Martin, young lady of about twenty
four years, dropped dead while making call
at the residence OF neighbor
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-06
DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.
Indications.

Indications.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON. March 6, A M)
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley-Cloudy,
rainy weather, southerly, veering to westerly
winds, stationary or higher temperature in the
eastern portion. lower pressure.
Lower Lake Region-Warmer, cloudy weather,
with rain or snow, southeast yeering to westerly
winds, lower pressure.
For Upper Lake and Upper Mississippi Valley
Cloudy weather, with rain or snow, warm
southerly, veering TO colder northwest winds,
falling, followed by rising barometer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-06
Relations of England and Germanx.

BERLIN, March 5-The relations between
Germany and England are reported better
now than for ten years. The North German
Gazette expresses the highest satisfaction
with this state of affairs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-06
A Slight Cold.

II neglected, often attacks the lungs. Browns
Bronchial Troches give sure and almost iinme
diate relief. SOLD only in boxes. Price, 20
cents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-06
A Brutal Assault.

James Sheehan became involved in a quarrel
last night, about midnight, with woman named
Maggie Rush, in house at the corner of Pearl
and New Jersey streets, and beat her over the
head with a beer mug, inficting injuries of %
very serious nature. Sheehan arrested
shortly after by officer Reid, and was locked up
at the Central Police Station.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-06

MR. B. F. KUsLING, druggist, Logansport, says:
81 never sold a remedy that gave sneh universal
satisfaction as Browns Iron Bitters'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-06

Local Observations.
INDIANAPOLIS, March, 5.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-14
From OphIr.

OPuIR, July l0.-The growing crops
need rain badly. Small fruit and apples
are a total failure.
Jas. Phillips and ladies passed through
this vicinity Friday.
We, in this vicinity, are again in bad
fix; no mail. carrier again. When we
leave home to go TO the postoiiice we don't
know whether we will get any mail or
not If no one takes it that is just going
to town we don't receive any. This thing
is getting mono;ouous. Why not petition
the government for mail route and do
away with this nuisance Of running after
every Tom, DICK, &c, to bring our mail d:
Our postmistress is not to blame, as she
does the best she can under the clrcum-
stances.
Jake Bowers informs me that some one
stole his shovels at the sand bank A
dirty trick. But never mind, Jake, you
are wealthy enough to try SIX or eight
more.
Albert Krausse, Of Van Grin, spen. part
OF last week at his fathers in Homer.
Billy Wygandt was Frustrated with the
heat last Monday, but is getting around
slowly
can't see what keeps grain so low In
market.
Sixteen of Homers young folks took in
Deer Park on the 4th. They report good
time.
Charlie wilkins and lady took IN the
Garden City OF the 4th. Charlie reports
having had good time.
Adam Wylle gave dance to his many
friends last Friday evening IN his commo-
dious new barn.
While taking In Utica on the 4th was
agreeably surprised at the growth that
town has attained in two years. 1t will
make a city some time sure.
Jay Lewis, with party, spent two days
at the river last week fishing. He had
good luck.
John McNallY IS putting up new hay
shed.
Mr. Otto Krausse, of Van Grin, Ill, &C
by his sister Neens, paid US a
pleasant visit last evening. 1t does one
good to shake with an Old chum and
friend like Otto. Come again.
Joe Lewis Is busy painting our sanctum.
recently, while at Deer Park, enjoyed
the kind hospitality of genial J. S. Clay
ton, the owner OF that resort found ev-
erything In apple pie order in the park.
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From E arIviIIe.
Pedro,

EARLvILLE, July l3.-The 4th passed
off quietly. Most Of our people went to
Leland A number were disappointed IN
not hearing Hon. w. Bushnell on that
day,
The Earl Cornet Band gave ball on the
4th. 1t WAS large and respectable party
your correspondent being large, ana the
rest, etc,
DIR. Curtis, OF Chicago, is in town. He
still looks down in the mouth.
Rufus Phelps, of Springfield, was here
last week attending the iuEeral of his sis
ter.
a large number of our farmers have
commenced haying a large yield is re
ported IN this part of the county
Charles Pool, the druggist, is home visit.
ing his parents.
Building is all the rage here at present.
Alderman Pool and Mr.. Zimmerman are
both having fine residences erected.
We are pleased TO see John Blee again
on our streets, and attending to business.
NJ. f. L.
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From Seneca.

SENECA, July 70, lSS3,-lliram, VIM S
p. and AmZIc 7. Jackson, representing a. r
Jackson X Co., accompanied by thei
counsel, Major Wldmer, were here las
Saturday IN consultation with their cIedl
tors residing In this vicinity, y satlsfac-
tory arrangement was made, and an agree
meut entered into, by which the Jacksons
are to pay 80 per cent. within 80 days, and
the remainder in two or three years.
! Quite fleet of state boats, under the
command OF Aban Thomas, are here, en-
gagged in dredging the canal. The work
Will probably require their presence up
wards of five or SIX weeks.
The canal bridge has had a new flooring
OF oak p.anklng laid down under the di'
rccuon Of commissioner Meagher.
week, shows that there are 43j in this VII
age.
John F.Wm. b. and Ed. McGorrisk, sons
of DR.. McGorrisk, of Des Moines, Iowa,
were here III the early par. of the week,
visiting their grandmother and other rela.
tlves.
Miss Mary Ellen Cosgrove and few of
her lady friends, gave party last night in
Seneca hall, which was quite recherche
affair and Of a very enjoyable and pleasing
nature.
John J. Crotty has got his tile works un
der way. He has been making brick with
which 10 build two more kins, and hav-
ing made sufficient for that purpose he
has this week commenced making tile.
The work turned out is proving highly
and there is every evidence
that the factory will prove beneficial to the
town and rcmunerative to Its owner. MIR.
Crotty has also succeeded in utilizing the
exhaust steaUl as dryer, much to the dis
cOmfiture Of the local prophets who had
predicted It's failure.
James L. Armstrong, of Arlington
Heights near Chicago, and son of e.. W
Armstrong, of Brouktield, vas married to
day to Miss Carrie Clark, Of Marsellles
The many friends of the happy pair wish
them bright and clOudless career.
KAPPA.
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Adam Wylie has new binder. 1t is an

Adam Wylie has new binder. 1t is an
Osborne.
We made hasty trip to Mendoza Tues
day, accompanied by go" We viewed a
large scope Of country on the route and
will say Pedro" had the cleanest corn and
VIM. Mitchell the larges; we saw.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fitzgerald have
the sympathy OF the surrounding com
munity in the loss Of their -four year old boy,
who died on the fourth, Of malarial fever.
Mrs. Ira Sanborn nee Martha Abbott
died at her home near Crested Butte, Col,
on the 30th ult., Of heart disease. She was
formerly Of this vicinity. She leaves a
husband, five children and a large con
course of friends in that and this com
munlty to mourn their loSs-her eternal
gain,
Mrs. Jas. Fleming, of Hastings, Neb,, is
visiting friends here.
Miss Jones, Of Ohio, is inhaling the IT.
freshlng breezes of Waltham.
A pleasant shower this morning.
Mr. Thos. Waldron has beautitied hi,
front yard by a new fence. l AND |.
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To ESDAY.

On Tuesday morning the chairman an
nounced the standing committees tor tn
ensuing year, as follows;
Findjtce-Messrs. Lewis (E. c., Steven
son, Rhodes, Nicholson, Swift.
Court House and Jatl-Messrs. Perkins
Truman, Signor, Gum, Blake.
PuJlic BujLdingS -Messrs. Parr, Griffin
Lowman, Mills, Lewis EVAN.
Observation-Disclosures Hoge C
W., Stevenson, Conard, Nicholson, McIn
tyre, Donlevy, Carlln. Lots-Messrs
Fades, White, Griffin, Farrell Reynolds
Maierhofcr, Mcbride. Personal Property
-Messrs. Hoffman, Fischer, Dresser vii
son, Gallagher, Jennings, O'Laughlin.
C0mpLaints and Messrs
Stevenson, Hoge C.. w, Dearth, Butter
Farrell.
TOmashtp OrgaHi2atioa-Me ssrs Gal
lagher, Hoffman, Parr, Trumbo, Hlckok
Roads and Bridges- Messrs. Lauf, Low.
man, Dunavan, Lewis (E. % Blake Mar.
tin, Signor.
Pdupers-Messrs. Helmlg. Truman
White Trumbo Uore wv. McLaugbIin
Lewis Eyan)
tees and .Salarjes--Nessrs Fischer
Fades, McIn,yre. Jennings Mcbride
Settle ,,ith Covoty Tre,yvye, Nessr.
Dunayan. Dearth Swift,
Clo;m, Nossr0 u,o,oh no,,o
Rhodes Cuthber,sop O,L.robIr
Settle ,o,tb Covnt, Sclool S,,nor;o,..,,n,
-Messrs Dresser Copard Car,,r
,Set,s min covn,,, Oa.n,. Mo,s,o
Hoge wv ReyuoIds No,orhoeor pn,ar
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-07-14
From WaItham.

WALTnAM, July II, lSS2.-Agaln the
singing of the mower is heard Throughout,
the land, and we weary pilgrims no longer
tread behind the pillow, but take pitch.
fork gently in our hands.
Most of our district schools have closed
for summer vacation.
Miss jessie Orr, of Ottawa, was visiting
friends here last week.
The grand dance given by Adam Wylle
in his new barn Friday evening was "the
thing OF the season." Seventy.five couple
participated in the soiree. The music Was
furnished by the Mendoza orchestra,
Mrs. B. A. Meserve was the guest of
Mrs. Geo. Fuller, of Utica, last week,
John Wy'ie has new road cart. Yes,
John is a bachelor.
Potato bugs are devastating the potato
vines In some localities.
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While the lodge was neat and tidy as a
pin, Mr.. Clayton is a thorough gentleman,
and uses everyone white, lie has boss
stand well filled with all the delicacies of
the season. Pedro and party return
thanks to Mr.. &. for his kindness. Over
800 had registered up to the 4th inst. |
predict lots Of biz" for j. S. &.
Starved Rock | also took IN, and found
everything fixed to fleece vlsitors-a ten
pin alley, restaurant, &c, while their
charges are exorb,ant, and no such usage
as one gets at the hands of Mr.. Clayton,
Starved Rock is fas. playing out, and no
ones fault only those in charge
PEDRO
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w RDNESDAY.

Stevenson, from the finance committee
reported that in view Of the financial con
dlton of the county the committee would
recommend that no bills be audited at this
Session. Hoge, Of Bruce, moved to amend
the report by striking out the word mo, y
but this was tabled and the report adopted
Several petitions for attachments were re-
ceived and referred.
Mr.. Jas. McManus, of the tax depart
ment Of the county clerks Office, asked
that In view OF the amount and character
Of the work he had to perform his sal.
AIRY be increased to $1,000 per annum. Re.
ferred to committee on tees and salaries.
Gallagher, of Peru, asked for an emf
grant ticket for a woman to 60 to friends
in California. He was allowed to use his
own discretion IN the matter.
Conard, of Miller, asked for permission
to spend $50 for clothing for two old peo-
pie IN his town who are boarded by friends
and relatives. He was allowed to do as he
bought best.
Adjourned TO 0 A NJ. Thursday
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Fischer moved a committee of three be

Fischer moved committee OF tnrec "
appointed to get an opinion from the coun
iy attorney as to the liability OF the county
for mileage and days service due jurors
who come into court and get excused from
service. He thought such men should pay
their own travelling expenses if they can
not do their duty as jurors. The chairman
appointed Messrs Fischer, Hoge (W) and
Parr as such committee,
Griffin wanted detailed report of the
costs of the court house completed for the
benefit of taxpayers, 1t was suggested
tina, the building committee would make
such u report, as would also The county
clerk, who had been instructed to keep
such an accoont The matter was there
tore dropped,
Griffin wanted also report of county
expenses by departments but here too it
was shown that the pauper committees
and the officers reports showed all this If
one woald take the trouble to hunt them
up. On motion of Mcintyre. OF Allen,
however, the officers were requested to
send In reports of receipts and expenses at
this session.
The chair suggested, as showing where
the county money goes, that the jury sys-
tenn during the past two months has cost
about $1,000
Adjourned to Wednesday at 0 A. NJ.