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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24

ST. LOUIS Oct. 23.-The most prominent c1ti-
zens of st. Louis, IRE spectve of party, met IN
secret council last night, at the ST. Louis Club
rooms. A law and order league was then organ
'iZed. on the plan of the Philadelphia ciriZans'
committee of 100. Permanent officers were
elected as follows: President, Gerard B. Allen;
vice-pre esident, c. s. Greely; executive commit
tee, f. 0. Wonard. John A. Noble, Edward Will
kerson, James j. Lyndley, W. H. Lee, James O..
Lee, james o. Broadhead and Ethan p. Hitch
cock. An emergency fund of S3 900 was raised
The annual assessment of the league was fixed
'at 800 The object of the league is to secure
good local government and fight the corruption
and political rings, especially the gambling ring
The action of the cirizens the result of the
exposures by the Post-Dispatch in publishing he
testimony taken before the late grand jury in
relation to a corrupt politics gam bling ring.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24
Iniured ON the LouisvIIle s NashvilIe.

ST LOUIS, Oct. 23.-An accident occurred this
morning on the Louisville & Nashville Airline.
AS the passenger train from Louisville was
about six miles from East St. Louis. it struck a
broken rail. The engineer felt the shock and
put on the brakes and all coaches passed over in
safety except the last two, passenger and sleep
er, which were both crowded. These two tip
ped over and were dragged along a short dis
tance when the couplings broke The number
ofinjnred as officially reported is thirty-seven,
but OF these only about ten are badly hurt, and
one fatally-J B. Anthony, of Providence, r. I.
Mr. Stem, clothing merchant of Philadelphia,
received a severe scalp wound and vio-
lent confusion; Mr.. Bacon of Louisville.
received confusion on the left of his face and
an abrasion of the knee. Mrs. Wiedner, of Cam
ton, Mo, received very severe scalp wound
and her shoulder and knee were hurt.
About sixty men, women and children occu-
pied the coach and sleeper It a long time
before the women could be quieted. The
wounded were brought to East ST. Louis, where
those who we're not badly hurt went on to their
destination. The remainder of the wounded
were brought to this city. j. B. Anthony is
treasurer and general manager of the House
huld sewing-machine Company, Providence,
R. I.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24
Five Thousand Hot Springs.

CHICAGO, Oct. 53.-Arnold Hague. George NJ
Wright aud W. II. Weed, of the United States
geological survey, returned to-day from spending
the summer in Yellowstone Park. gath
ering material for a geological and topo-
graphical map of that park. They also
paid special attention to the charac-
ter and origin of the geysers. They express
recent volcanic action. They found 500 geysers
and 5000 hot springs within the limits of the
park. They have many instantaneous photo
graphs, and have a large collection of spec-
mems, including petrifactiOns of interest," for the
national museum.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24
A sevepteep-Year-Old Murderer

RoCKPoRr, Oct. 23.-Francis J. Kelly, arrested
in Illinois for murder, reached here last night,
and made a confession. He said that having
been threatened by r. F. Arnett, owner of a lit
tie trading boat, for whom he was working, he
determined on the night of Sept. %, after Arnett
had gone to bed, to escape. Remembering Ar
nett's threat to follow and kill him, he went
back and shot Arnett in the head as he lay
asleep, took his money, SGT fire to the boat, and
escaped, Kelly is but seventeen years old.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24
Suspended Pension Attorneys.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24.-Upon the recommends
tion of the Commissioner of Pensions, the secre-
tary of the Interior has ordered the suspension
of the following named pension attorneys: j. r.
Cilley, Rockland, Me-; Francis Register, Phila-
delphia VIM H. Druenn, Philadelphia; Milo B.
stevens 65 Co., Cleveland, Washington, Detroit
aud Chicago; VIM. H. Wills e Co, Washington,
and James H. Russell & Co., Trenton, N j. Tha
Commissioner recommended that some of thess
persons be disbalred. Suspension, however, is
preliminary to disbarment, il the charges are
proven. The recommendations of Commissioner
Dudley are based upon general charge of I'M
proper practices before the Pension Office.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24
SDortine Notes.

The Amhridgeshire stakes were won by Ben
digo Tonans second, MedIcus third.
Pool sellers ut Philadelphia, falling to bring
test case, have been held in bonds to answer at
court.
The opening of the fall meeting of the Mary
land Jockey Club was postponed until Thursday
on account of a heavy rain.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24
Illinois Saloon Licenses.

CHICAGO Oct. 23-In the Superior Court to-
day Judge Anthony decided that quo warranto
was the proper method of testing the validity of
the saloon licenses issued by the city at $l03
per annum, under the ordinance passed by the
city council after n State law had been passed
fixirg the fee aG $500. but before that law went
into effect. The case Will go at once to the ap-
La
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24

CHARNUTE, Kan, Oct. ga shooting affair
occurred on the street at o'clock last night.
RAM Waters, a well-known young man. shot r.
]. Barley, who has been paying addresses to
Waters's sister against the wishes of her family.
Waters, having heard Barkley had maligned his
Waters was arrested and jailed, amid great ex-
element
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24

TROY, N. Y, Oct. 23.-The wounded in the
Fort Edwards railroad bridge disaster are doing
we'll. All will probably recover. The bridge
was considered unsafe some time. 1t is alleged
that the track-master was notified that the string
er had given away. The company saws much
heavier engines and trains passed over during
the Lake George travel the past summer,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24

PINE BLUFFS, Ark, Oct 23.-The south-bound
passenger train on the ST. Louis & Texas narrow
gauge road was ditched, fifteen miles north, at
o'clock this morning. Two coaches and a
sleeper were thrown from the track. The train
running slowly at the time. The accident
was due to defective cattle guards,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24

WATERBURY, Conn, Oct. 23.-James Egan and
Maurice Brick have been arrested charged with
highway robbery. Egan was pitcher for a
Brooklyn nine, and Brick the Monitors pitcher
in this city. Both gave bail.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24
Officers Compelled to Resign.

MADRID, Oct. 23.-The cabinet has resolved to
summon the Cortes to meet Dec. L. A royal de-
cree has been issued, providing that henceforth
the general officers shall hold staff appointments
for only three years. The enforcement of this
decree will involve the resignation of one cap
tain-general, seven leutenant-generals, five
field marshals and forty brgadiers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24
Borrowed Money for Speculation

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. % William Young,
president of the Commercial National Bank, of
Reading. Pa, confessed Judgment in favor of
the bank for $72,3o712. Young borrowed
money from the bank for some time for specula-
tive purposes. When the notes became due he
was unable to meet them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24
French and Americnn CIoims.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23.-The French and Amer.
lean claims commission to-day announced the
following awards in cases against the United
States, with interestat per cent. from 1868 or
1864; Philippe Frevenet, ST. Martin. La, 81 25;
Roman j. France. Lafayette. La, $500: Aimee
Herveln, New iberia, La, $500; Pierre Grand, New
orleans, 1870; UIanie Gambler, New Orleans,
S400; Jean i. Pierr0t. Marksve. La, $25;
Julie Rassett. 1ahadeve, La, 500; d. A.
Chatfraix, $685. Honora Pichelory, New Iberia,
La SDOO
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24

WAsHINGroS, oct. 23.-The following resigpa-
tions of po>tmasters have been received and
appointments made: q W. Curtis, Urhaus, IL,
vino viii he succeeded bv Francis NJ. Wright;
Mary j, Ikert. Kent, o. who will lao succeeded
by Charles II. Barher, and Il. W. Nye, Laramie
CltN, Wy. T., OF the Boomerang.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24
Colored Men on the Cars

GALVESTON, Tex, Oct. 23.-Vice- president
Hoxie, of the International rail road, has written
Governor ireland that business would not JUS
tlfy running separate coaches to Accommodate
negroes. He says: "We can now make colored
men take the seats we desire.
The Governor replies: the difficulty involves
peace and security, There is but one remedy,
and that is TO provide coaches fot white aud
black. II is TO be regretted that the road will
not do what seems reasonable and what other
trunk lines in Texas have done"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24

OswEGo, N. Y, Oct. 23.-An but fifty of the
Canadian longshoremen, employed by Rathbur
& Co, have returned home A citizens corps is
under arms. Rathbur & Co., it is said, will bring
over men to take the place of those who left
Serious trouble is anticipated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24
Drowned in the Lake.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Oct. pa sail-boat con-
tanning Frank Steinhaur, Theodore Eegers and
Frank Otto, was struck by a squal at $50 this
afternoon, when three miles off shore, and the
boat sank under them. Charles Fessler, who
was ID another small boat, picked up Eggers
and Otto, but Steinhaur was drowned. He
leaves o widow and three children.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24
A Physicians Confession.

SANDUsKY, o., Oct. 23.-Dr. John E. Mathers
has confessed that he enticed Dr. Gordon into a
vacant house on pretense of visiting a patient,
and robbed him and ex torted check for $500
from him. He also says he had planned to alb
duct GordOn's child
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24
SPORTING NEWS,
Bad Weather for the Extra Day at Chicago
Jay-Eye-See's Efforts.

Bad Weather for the Extra Day at Chicago
Jay-Eye-See's Efforts.
CHICAGO, Oct. 23.-This was extra day at the
Chicago Driving Park. The track was i'll bad
condition, owing to recent rains, and was soft on
the inside, compelling drivers to go ten feet from
the pole. The weather was cold, and spectators
shlvered in their overcoats. The wind from the
northwest made fast time impossible.
The first event. free for all trotters, resulted:
Monroe Chief ef..............-....2 3
Wilson - & 2 2
Fanny Witherspoon 2 2 3
Time-2:23l9 2:23S4, 2:27l4. 2:24l2.
In the second event, the effort of Jay-Ev e-See
to beat Maud SIS time of 2:10l4, the horse was
given warming up in 2271A and then was sent
simply good mile, without any hope of beating
the tlme the mile being done ill PISA.
The third event was for PAGER Johnston TO
beat Little Brown Jugs time for three heats,
VIZ: 2:113, 3:118, 2:12le, IN order to secure his
sale to Commodore Kittson for $25, 900. 1t was
attempt was made with very creditable result.
Ihe general opinion expressed that it was q
better performance than he has yet made con-
sldering the conditions The race resulted: First
heat-quarter, 80 d seconds half, 10634; three
quarters, 1:393t mile 2:14.
Second heat-Qaarter, So 81 seconds; half, los;
three-quarters, 1:043t, mile, 2:15l2.
Third heat-Quarter, 33 l9 seconds: half, 1907;
three-auarters, 1:40Is; mile 2:154.
The judges announced that they had review ed
all the evidence in the crooked 2:3O pace race at
the last day of the fall meeting, and declared
Billy NJ. and his driver expelled
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24
Convicted of BURNING a Synagogue.

BERLIN, Oct. 23.-After a trial which has
caused much excitement, two Jews have been
convicted, at Caslin, Pomerania, of setting fire
to the synagogue to obtain the insurance money.
They were sentenced to four years imprison-
ment. Others were sentenced to shorter terms.
The crime was originally attributed to Christ
ians.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24
Boiler Explosion at Cincinnati

CINCINNATI. Oct. %. "A boiler exploded at a
pump factory this afternoon, and nine persons
were injured, four of whom will probably die
0. Lagrange died in an hour. Charles Cranston
James Hutchinson, George Gurosh, Frank
Brookhart, and Will howell. were severely
burned. George Miller had leg broken in two
plaGeS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24
A Missing Vessel.

MILwAUKEE, Oct. pa Glen Haven, Mich
special says fisherman picked up sign, paint
ed green, bearing in gilt letters alaska" There
is an Alaska in the Anchor Line, and it is known
that she is missing. Nothing has been heard
from Chicago yet in answer to telegram of
inquiry concerning her.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24
Charged to the Train-Dispatcher

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. Oct 23.-A collision be-
tween the passenger train and pay-car special,
on the Arkansas branch of the Santa Fe road,
occurred near Winfield. Jones Dunlap, fire.
man, was dangerously injured. Both trains
were badly damaged. The passengers escaped
injury. The cause of the accident was with
the train -dispatcher
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24
The ARMY of the Cumberland.

CINCINNATI Oct. 23.-AIembers of the Society
of the Army of the Cumbe rland are beginning to
arrive to attend the reunion. Among those
here Geus. ROsecrans, w. T.. Carlin,
James Barnett, j. G. ParKnurst, j. s. Fullerton
and Col. Conrad, U. s. a.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24
odd-Fellows Wnnting a settlement.

MILWAUKEE Oct. 23.-The Supreme Temple
of Uniformed Patriarchs convenesi in special ses-
sion here tomorrow to attempt the adjustment
of the trouble between the Circle and Grand
Lodge of Odd-fellows. The general expression
seems coLciliatOry, but nothing definite is
known of the contemplated action. About
seventy delegates have arrived.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24
Twenty-Thres Counterfeiters.

JAMAICA, VT, Oct, 23.-Mortou G. Clark and
Charles W. Stone arrested charged with
counterfeitIng. They belong to an organization
of twenty-three young persons, who had q com
pete counterfeitng outfit, which was selZeG,
with quantity of spurious coins.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24

LIMA, Oct. 23.-At 8 O'Clock this morning Cen
eral Lynch left for Barranco, where he has es-
tablished his general quarters. at 10 o'clock
General Tglesias entered Lima, as President,
Resgenerio and the Chilian troops evacuted
Lima at 8 o'clock,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24

TORONTO, Ont, Oct. 23-The manufacturers
of knitted goods have decided that all mills in
the Dominion will reduce the production over 10
per cent. during the next six months.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24
Claiming 500, 900 Acres.

GALVESTON, Tex, Oct 23-The heirs of Samp-
son Il. Morgan, who died during the late war
have brought suits TO recover 800, 900 acres of
land bordering on the Red river, ana stretching
through thirteen counties 1t is alleged the
lands were sold by an administrator WHO never
qualified nor gave bond. The couuty-sea5 of
Jones county is involved. The tract has been
extensively improved.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24

NEW YORK, Oct. 23.-The Mace-Davs COM
bination of pugilists sailed to-day for England.
Mace is under "a ten-weeks' engagement. He re-
newed his challenge to spar Sullivan.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24
Philadelphia Firms Suspended.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 23-Ebert P. Maule &
Co.. leather dealers, and John W. Smith s. Co.,
mill owners, have suspended.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24
Received One Hundred and seventy-Five
Lashes.

ATLANTA, Oct 23.-The Banks county Ku-klnx
trial was begun to-day. Calvin Bush testified
that mob stripped him and gave him one hun
dred and seventy five lasles. The witness un-
dressed and showed the scars. Ben Sanders
testified that he was shot three times and left
for dead.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24

ST. LOUIS, Ocr, 23 -Kate Douglass, a negress,
for the murder of joseph Miller, and Charles
Rose, negro. tor killing George Ingram April,
1881, were sentenced, to-day, by Judge Van
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24

PEORIA, Oct. 23-The Commercial elevator
burned this evening. 1t contained 700 bush
els OF oats. Loss, $13,500; insured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24

Wagner, of the Criminal Court. to be hanged
on Friday, Dec. z. Frank Braggs, for killing
Richard jackson, August, 1882, and John Nel-
son for stabbing John Smith, were respectively
sentenced to ninety-nlne and twenty years in the
DauitenGihrV
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24
William p. CnneIand.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 23.-Wlam P. Copeland,
a wcll-knnwn Washington correspondent, died
this morning of Bright's disease OF the kidneys,
aged thirty
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24
LORD LORNE'S SUCCESSOR
Pomp and Ceremony Characterizing g
the inaugural of Lansdowne.

Surrounded by Dominion Dignitaries, He
Subscribes to the Oath of Allegiance, and
Is Placed in the Seat of Power.
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At MYSTIC Park.
Racing at Chester Park.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 23.-This was the first day of
the fall trotting meeting at Chester Driving
Park. There was fair attendance and good
weather. The track well dried but not fast.
In the 2:45 class the race resnlted:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24

The Government Determined to Pro.
tect Pensioners in Their Rights.
A Preliminary SUep Looking to the Presen-
tation to the Grand jury of Charges
Against Dishonest Agents.
List of Pension Attorneys Suspended
by the Secretary OF the interior.

How Coleridge and Waite Looked as They
Sat Side by Side the Supreme
BenclI-Other Washing gton Items.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24

QUIET nerves and Balmy Sleep in Hop Bitters
5or sleepless Ladies and Invalds. Try it.
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Time-23514, 2:33, 2:33. 1884, 2:3014.
The winner is three-year-od, by George
Wilkes. Anna A., entered for this race, is very
sick and not expected to live
The 2:l9 class resulted:
Arizona weekly citizen., 1883-09-29

THE CITIZEN is n receipt of "Si," by the author of the Coming Crown" Whoever that may bel book of % pages, which discusses the political sit- nation of both partles, which slows up some Of their weaknesses, gives a brief history Of the past, and cones down to within a few weeks, and tells of some movements m the parties during the summer not generally known by the people at this distance from the center of the hives. Blaine and Butler are the most prominent men in the two parties for presidential candidates, according to this book, though a list of forty-one candidates on the republican side and forty democratic are furnished, as possi- ble subjects for lightning to strike It also gives the strength of the various candidates from early ID the present year down tO within few weeks, show ing the changes that have been going on among the people. It is a peculiar as well as ingeniously written book. printed to sell, but once the reader enters upon it's pages he IS very apt to go through. The book tells of Blaine boom in Philadelphia last summer, and of But Ter boom; besides, gives some ideas of its own. It is good political gossip, and Is equally interesting to republicans and democrats, as 1t tells of the good and bad in both parties. It is printed by Donnelly d Co. of Philadelphia.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1883-09-29
FOREIGN.

DUBLIN, Sept. 2G-Fiye townships ot Epperary county have been proclaimed by the government on account of out rages perpetrated there.
 ROME, Sept. 26-Oflicial report of c fatalities III consequent upon late earth quake at Ischia, states l,y9O persons killed; 3O4 injured.
 DUBLIN. Sept. 27 At Dunganop, y, E. terday, Thomas Powers, O Conner ana small, members of parliament visited Uncluaetay market fr the purpose of holding a political mee ting. They were unable to speak, however, as body of Orangemen took possession of the town and compelled them to withdraw within doors. The Orangemen held a meeting in the principal streets; shouts of "nO home rule" were raised and cheers for the Queen given. Orange bands played throughout the night and great excite ment prevailed. Troop, lancers, 100 infantry and 300 police officers have been drafted to Dunganon.
 LONDON, Sept. 2S.-Report of the shooting of Parnell Is false. Parnell is now in England.