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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17

Disastrous floods are prevailing in the dis
trlct of laramie, Italy. Many lives have been
lost, and a large number of cattle were
swept away.
The French Republicans are already put
ting their heads together to discover tae best
way Of celebrating in 1889 the centenary of
the French revolution.
The North German Gazette, in a leading
article, has accused the London Times of
craitlly sowing dissension between France
and Germany by a persistent distortion of
facts.
The North German Gazette has published
confiscated letters belonging to Deputy An
tome. The Liberals are indignant thereat,
and will probably offer an Interpolation in
the Reichstag IN regard to the matter.
Official dispatches from Hanoi state that
the numerical strength of the Black Flags in
the recent battle with the French was 1000.
The Black Flag commander expected REIN
forcements from Sontay, but the French gun
boats prevented their arrival.
A parliamentary return shows that the
total number of families evicted through
out Ireland in the quarter ending the 3Oth of
June was 1,247, these comprising 6,159 per-
sons; 10I families (431 persons) were read
mitted as tenants and Ala families e, 095 per-
sons) as care-takers.
Captain Delanay, a French infantry Off
CSli pIeuICbeu IOur NedTS ago bldI JneT6
would be an earthquake in Java, giving a
date two days within IT'S actual occurrence.
He predicts a worse disaster in 1886. The
French Academy of Science, discussing the
prediction, decided it is merely an extraordi-
nary coincidence.
1t is said that the Prince of Montenegro,
who some time ago closed all the cafes and
drinking-shops in his dominion, regarding
them as schools of effeminaey, extravaganza
and corruption, has recently issued an inter
dict against all luxurious wearing-apparel,"
including c~ravats, gloves, walking-sticks,
parasols and umbrellas.
There has been lately a marked diminu-
ton in the population Of Germany. The
number of the population fell between De-
cember l, 1880, and June 6, 1882, from 40
234, 061 to 40, 213, 907. The decrease is spread
over the country in an unequal manner. In
some parts there is even an increase. AL
SAGE Lorraine has suffered a heavy loss in
proportion to its numbers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17
Visiting the Old BatrlefieIds.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16.-A company of
veterans of Sheridan's old command, from
Massachusetts and New Hampshire, are in
Washington on their way to visit the old
battlefelds in the Shenandoah valley. They
will leave tomorrow evening for Harper's
Ferry, where they will hold their first camp
fire, and from there they go to Winchester
crates who took part in the battles in the
valley, will meet the Union veterans and
visit the scenes of former struggles with
them, The principal object of the veterans
i'll visiting the old battle-ground is to locate
their positions, for the purpose of securing
accuracy in the maps and history of the
battles.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17

CHICAGO, Sept, ia conference between
a committee of strikers and the proprietors
of the steel-rail mills of South Chicago,
owned by the North Chicago Rolling-mill
Company, was held this afternoon. The men
presented a basis for the resumption of work,
and, after a long discussion, an agreement
was reached to last the remainder of the year.
The mills will resume a week from Monday,
giving employment to about 200 men.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17
SPORTING
Jay Eye-See Trots a Mile in 2:IO ga on the
Providence Track.

Jay Eye-See TrOts a Mile in 2:1O "a on the
Providence Track.
PROVIDENCE. Sept. 15.-Four thousand per-
sons witnessed the trotting at Narragansett
Park to-day.
Kitty Patchen won the fourth heat in the
postponed 2:33 class (time, 2:2415G, Onward
second, COMMISSIONS third, Nettie R. dis
tanced. After the races the judges in yes
terday's events held a consultation and an
nounced a reversal of their decision in the
matter of the dead heat between Kitty
Patchen and Onward, giving the heat to
Kitty Patchen.
The 2:20 pacing race hadfour starters, Billy
S., Westmont, Eddie D. and Lone Jack.
Billy S. won in three straight heats. Lone
Jack was distanced in the first heat, while
Westnlont was shut ont in the second. 1t Is
thought Westmont's driver was, to some ex-
tent, responsible for the bad showing, and so
the judges declared all pools off. Summary
2:20 class, for PAGERS; purse, $1,000, divided:
Billy s.. l |
Eddie 2 2
Westmont.- dis.
Time-2:l9l8, 2:224, 2:29.
The greatest interest of to-day c%entered in
the attempt of Jay-Eye-See to beat his record
of 2:14 for a purse of $1,000. He trotted his
warming-up heat in 2:20 and when the final
trial came he gave the most re-
markable exhibition of trotting ever
seen on this track. His time to
the first quarter was thirty-four seconds, to
the half in 1861 to the three-quarters in
1:39 and finished in 2:10M. He went over
the entire course without a skip or a break
of any kind, and when he came under the
wire showed no signs of distress. The en-
thusiasm was great. the spectators standing
in their seats and cheering loudly as the
plueky little flyer came down the home
stretch.
In the 2:22 race Amelia C. was the favor
lite, but H. B.. Winship won in three straight
heats, Summary:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17
A Prnnosed Celebration.

WASHINGTON, Sept 16.-A meeting of
prominent German residents of this city was
held this evening to make arrangements for
a celebration here, on the 9Th of October, of
the 20Oth anniversary of the establishment of
the first German colony In what is now the
United States, in 1883. 1t is proposed to
celebrate the anniversary with festivities
during the day and in the evening, including
a grand parade, and later a mass meeting OF
German and other residents, with speeches
and a grand pyrotechnical display.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17
Murder VIII Out.

Boston, Sept, 16.-On the morning Of Sept.
4 Officer William Lawrence was shot dead in
Bath, Me-. by one of w burglars
whom he was attempting to cap
ture. The identity of the criminal
remained a mystery until yesterday, when
detectives arrested Daniel Wilkerson, in Ban
COR. While being taken from there to Bath.
Wilkerson made a full confession. He is a
sailor and has served time'' for burglary.
The other man implicated in the burglary
was John Elliott, now either in Boston or
New York.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17

ROCHESTER, n. Y, Sept. 16.-Prof. Swift,
director of Warner Observatory, discovered a
comet this morning in the constellation OF
Draco. 1t is a significant fact that the only
two comets discovered this year are in the
same constellation and so near each other.
Prof. Swift receives the Warner prize of 5000.
The wonderfully brilliant northern lights
prevented an extended observation, but the
motion of the comet is southwesterly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 16.-The Journal de
st. Petersburg welcomes the recent article
in the North German Gazette denying that
the powers were irritated against Russia be-
cause of the recent events in Bulgaria. The
journal declares that should Prince Alexan-
der of Bulgaria fail in the task appointed him,
the peace Of the East and perhaps of Europe
will be imperiled.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17
The slade-MitchelI Fight OF.

New York. Sept 19.-At "a meeting be-
tween Mitchell and SHADES hackers this after
noon it was agreed to declare the fight off.
Mitehelrs hacker Immediately covered the
deposit of S $1,000 recently made by William
Sheriff, the Prussian, who lately challenged
Sullivan. The arrangements are for a private
glove-fght, to take place within two. weeks
from the date OF signing the articles, The
men are TO fight according to the Marquis OF
Queensbury's rules, until one of them is
beaten,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
Luncheon Given to Distinguished Americans
by the Lord Mayor.

by the Lord Mayor.
New YORK, Sept. ia London special
says: The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress
gave a luncheon yesterday to a number of
distinguished Americans at present in Lon
don. Among the guests were ex-Postmaster-
general James, ex-Mayor Grace, Governor
Mccormick, Hon. ]. Nj. Francis, minister to
the court of Lisbon, and Mr.. MILESTONE, NJ.
P. The Lady Mayoress, after luncheon,
took upon herself the task of entertaining
her guests by showing them all that is his
torically interesting in the Mansion House.
The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress spent
four months in the United States in 1SS1-82.
They expressed their delight at the oppor-
tunity of returning in London the hospitali-
ties received by them in America two years
400
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17
The Case AGAINST senator sharon.

SAN Francisco, Sept. 16.-Mr. Nelson,
acting as attorney for Miss Aggie Hill in her
suit against Senator Sharon for adui-
terry, produced several written statements,
which were published to-day in the Chroni-
Gle, setting forth a contract of marriage be-
tween Sharon and Miss Hill, dated Aug. %,
1880: also. a letter dated from the Senate cham
Der, Washington, in which he addressed her as
his legal wife. Miss Hill claims the mar
riage contract was written in accordance
with the provisions of the civil code OF the
State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17
A Select Celebration.

GALVESTON, Sept. 16.-The News's Laredo
special says: In New Laredo, Mex, tonight,
the Independence celebration was limited
to a chosen few, instead of being
free to all. This course grew
out of a difficulty of long standing between
the city and State authorities. Among the
invited guests were representatives OF the
English and German governments, but
Americans were conspicuously absent, not
even a consul being present.'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17

lands OF Samoa, where German, British and
American consuls have sometimes exercised
their influence Jointly or separately. and
says the governments of Great Britain and
Germany have made treaties with Samoa,
which, therefore, forms an independent
State, and its annexation to Australia might
lead to the violation of International law.
The same he declares to be true of the other
islands
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17
British A~nnexation OF Paeiac Islands.

LoNpoN, Sept. 15.-Lord Derby, Colonial
Secretary, has forwarded a dispatch to the
Austrian government stating that the I'm
perial government deprecates the proposed
scheme of the annexation of the Pacific is
lands to the Australian colonies, and calls
attention specifically to the case of the is
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17

they got on the block between Michigan and
Franklin or Second avenue, he renewed his
request for her to go for beer. She refused,
and they quarreled in a violent way, As
they were quarreling, two men Erred.
Kroener and George Gerst) passed. Schaeffer
said, You will go with me or Pll kill you"
and again she refused. whereupon he drew
his pistol and fred.
The men, Kroener and Gerst, had got
but a little way from them when they heard
the shot, and having noticed the quarrel as
they passed, they ran back to see what had
happened. Mrs. Schaeffer passed them as
they ran, and said simply, "I'm shot" They
paid no attention to this, but went on to
where Schaeffer was standing. Come on"
he said, land I'll blow your brains out.
They didn't come On" and he turned and
went toward Franklin street. Mrs. Schaeffer
fell at the corner of Michigan and Second
avenue. She was picked up by ~neighbors
and taken to her home and physician called.
After the shooting Schaetfer ran to Zachres's
saloon and told John Richer to take HIM in
charge, stating that he had shot his wife.
John told him he did not want to have any
thing to do with him, and then Policeman
Schuetler took him in charge on the repre-
sensations he made, and, at his request, was
taking him up to the house to see how badly
his wife was hurt, Whsn, at the corner of
Michigan street. they were met by Andy
Richer, who had heard of the tragedy, and
was looking for Schaeffer. Seeing MIN in the
policeman's charge, he ran to him and dealt
Schaefer a severe blow in the left side with a
pocket-knife, about two inches from the left
nipple. II penetrated to the lung substance.
Schaetfer caught the arm of his antagonist
and held it, until he was assisted, in a terri
bic grip, knowing his life depended upon it.
In getting his hold he was slightly cut about
the fingers of his left hand. He was then
taken to headquarters.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17
A Chicago Real Estate Transaction.

CHICAGO, Sept. 16.-Wm. w. Derby, a real
estate dealer. has begun suit against General
Patrick f. Conner, of Eureka, New, for the
foreclosure of a mortage on property in the
General Conner claims to have been the vic
tim of a sharp transaction in which II. H.
Honore and Derby were combined against
him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17
A Mexican Celebration.

MEXICO, via Galveston, Sept. 15.-At the
celebration of the seventy-third anniversary
of Mexican independence there was an i'm
mensely enthusiastic display of bunting.
The procession of societies, schools, govern
ment employees, military. ard allegorial cars
was four hours passing a given point. The
city was overcrowded with strangers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17
Another Conflict with Rioters,

LONDON, Sept. 1S.-The disturbance on the
frontier OF Hungary is subsiding. Kemiz,
a welI-known agitator, is among the per-
sons arrested in connection with the dis
turbances. A conflict between the military
and people has taken place at Kostainicza,
in Croatia, many persons being killed and
wounded
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17
The Raltimore Walking Match.

BALTIMORE. Sept. 15.-The six days walk
ing match closed tonight. Neither of the
contestants made the distance required to
get the ~prize-upward of 500 miles. The
score at the close stood: Hart, Alt miles;
Panchot, 400; Edison, 401.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17
heats. Summary;
A East Tenn Record.

HARTFORD, Sept. 16.-William Rockafel
ler's team, Cleora and Independence, driven
by J. P. Gilbert. trotted OH Charter Oak
Park on Saturday to beat 2:1S IN a private
wager. The mils was made in 2:17.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17
HonefuI Words from an Explorer.

LONDON, Sept. 16,-Sir George Mares, the
distinguished arctic explorer, writes a few
hopeful words to the friends and relatives of
those composing the Greedy expedition. He
says there is still hope that Lieutenant
Greedy may have reached Port Foulke in
season.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17
WASHINGTON NEWS.

Pending Pension Claims-TableS Showing the
Number from Each State.
Washington Special.
The pension claims pending in the Pension
Office on June 80, 1888, are distributed
among the States as follows:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17
Measures to Prevent O'Donnelrs Rescue.

LONDON, Sept. 15.-It is probable the police
will board the steamer Athenian upon her
arrival off Southampton to take O'Donnell,
the murderer of James Carey, ashore and
bring him secretly to London, in order to
avoid any public demonstration by his SYM
pathiZers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17

Ian, in Mexico. He says, however, that
there is no reason for fear that the disease
will spread into Arizona, and from his in
formation as TO the character of the country
and climatic conditions of the region in
Mexico in which the disease has appeared, he
does not think it will spread much there.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17
A Bankrupt Firms Statement.

special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
RICHMOND, Sept. 15.-The management of
Curme Dunn & Co., was severely criticised
to-day in court o. Judge Kibbey for recently
issuing a statement which represented their
assets at $4,000 and liabilities at $50, 600,
which a few days ago they offered to transfer
to Bickle & Dougar in settlement of a claim
of less than $25, 600.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17
Fire at Spring CITY, Eenn.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Sept, 16,-An incen-
diary fire at Spring City, Tenn, destroyed
the Rhea Springs News building and four
others. Loss, $4,000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17
A Girl Shot for Refusing to Marry.
nac1aI 10 the Ind1anannIis InnrnnL

VINcRNNEs, Sept. 16,-This evening, at
1880, William Cardinal, barkeeper at the
Eldorado saloon, while standing at the gate
of VIII lam Houser, talking with his daugh-
Ter Mary, suddenly drew a pistol and shot the
young lady, inflicting a dangerous wound in
the thigh. Cardinal has been paying atten-
ton to the young lady for some time, and
shot her because she refused to marry him.
He was promptly arrested and is now in
mil
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17
opening of the Bulgarian Parliament.

SOFIA, Sept. 16.-The Bulgarian Assembly
was opened to-day by Prince Alexander.
The Prince said his sole aim would always
be to promote the greatness and indie
pendence of Bulgaria and the happiness of
his suhiects.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17
Foundry and Machine Shop Burned.
Special to the indianapolis Journal

WINCHESTER, Sept. 15.-The Globe foundry
and machine-works of Rogers & Son, of this
place, was totally destroyed by fire this
morning. The origin of the fire is unknown.
Mr.. Rogers came to this place about one year
ago, and by the aid of General Stone and
others erecting a c~ommodious building, in
which Rogers & Son invested every cent of
money they had, together with about SO 5000
worth of machinery. The building was al
most burned to the ground before discovered.
Loss about $4,000, with an insurance of
IS. coo.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17
selIinr Wnhont License.
Special to the Indianapolis journal

OIVUIdI Q II0 IHVIIlIaNVVID N
PLAINFIELD, Sept. 16.-Sam Allison, of
Cartersburg, was arrested to-day for selling
liquor without license. He was arraigned
before Squire Johnson and bound over to the
court. He was taken to Danville to be
placed in Jail this evening.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17
The yellow Fever at Guayamas.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16.-Surgeon-general
Hamilton, of the Marine Hospital service, has
information from Yuma, A. T., of the exist
ence of yellow fever in Guayamas and Mazat-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17

Saturday night, at jacksonville, Tex, four
of the principal stores burned. The losses
are Westmoreland & Co., $1,000; Vesier q
Randolph g. Co, S 5000. All insured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17

The Willard party were handsomely enter
tanned yesterday in Seattle and New Tacoma,
Oregon. Mr.. Willard will start east to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17
NEWS OF THE OLD WORLD.
Chinese and European Gunboats in
Dangerous Proximity.
State of Public Feeling in England Regard
ing the Action of the French
in the East.
THE EASTERN QUARREL.
Chinese Gunboats Moored Alongside English
and French Men-of- War.

CANTON, Sept. 16.-There are now seven
Chinese gunboats moored alongside the
English and French men-of-war, opposite the
foreign consulate. A placard on the wall
threatens the destruction of all European
property if the government so decides. In
demnlty will be paid for damage done prop
erty OF Europeans during the recent riots.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17

building, and the society lost their furniture
and paraphernaiia. The rooms over Haughn's
restaurant were occupied by J. Weaver and
wife, who escaped with great difficulty and
few clothes. A large livery stable in the
rear of the business houses, owned by Mary
Lane, burned, but the stock and vehicles, be-
longing to Kelly Bros, were mostly saved.
A number of Indianapolis and st. Louis
travelling men,, who were stopping at the
Commercial House, were highly praised for
their great assistance in subduing the flames
and removing goods. Steps will be taken for
the immediate rebuilding Of a greater portion
of the burnt district.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17

J.. A. PAUGH, Logansport, was cured of agra
waited dyspepsia by the use OF Browns Iron Blu
ters.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17

SOUR stomach, sick headache and dizziness.
Han Rittrrs cures all with n few doses. Factl
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-17

MARsElLLEs, Sept. 16.-Two transports
loading with troops for Tonquin have been
ordered to hasten their departure, as General
Bouet makes urgent demands for aid.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-05-24
RAILROAD NOTES.

Change of running time on the b. 4 o.
The railroad bridge across lake Pont-
chartrain, now In course of construc-
ton, will be the longest of the kind in
the world. The trestle work will be
twenty-one and a half miles long.
IT is rumored that the order against
whisky drinking issued by Assistant
Superintendent Cummings, of the Mis-
souri, Pacific Railroad, will soon be pro-
mulgated from headquarters, SO as to
cover the entire Gould system of rail-
ways.
The employees of the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad are supplied with medicines
free of cost, for preventing and curing
chills and fevers. The official notice
says: "This medicine, while equally
efficient, will be found more pleasant to
take than that furnished last year, and
every member is recommended to use
it when attacked with malaria"
The legal department of the Wabash
is now wrestling with the biggest case
on docket, wherein Mr.. Coup, of Coup's
circus fame, sues for consequential dam
ages resulting from the wrecking of his
circus when being hauled over the Cairo
division of the Wabash road. All the
parties personally injured have already
been settled with, but the company Is
fighting Mr.. Coup's claim because the
shipping contract was one of those IRON
clad contracts which reduced the service
rendered by the defendant to the mere
matter of furnishing transportation, no
risk being assumed.
Toledo Bee, 10th: The auditors in
the several counties in Ohio through
which the H., G. d st. l.. Railroad
pNsses, assembled at the court house in
this city this morning for the purpose
of appraising the company's property.
The following We're present:
Walter Pickens, Lucas; E. p. Wood,
Wood; Chas. Evers, Henry; L. Lem
kuhle, Putnam; w. D. Polling, Allen;
w. T. Exdine, Van Vert; J. Y. Siden-
bender, Mercer; J. G. Tupen, Darke; G.
G. Barrett, Miami; g. w. Knecht, Mont
gomery; A. s. Frasier, Green; Calvin
Holmes, Fayette; F. J. Eker, Ross; B.
B. Evans, jackson; A. III. Graham,
Warren; c. L. White, Vinton; M. s.
Bartram, Lawrence.
Gallia county was not represented.
Mr.. Craig, tax agent of the road and
Moulton Houk, represented the compa-
ny. Walter Pickens, of Lucas, was
made President, and L. Lemkuhle, OF
Putnam, Secretary. Itwas decided best
to inspect certain portion of the prop
erty before making the appraisment,
and action was deferred until Monday,
May 2S, when they will meet at Dayton
and inspect the ID. & s. f. division.