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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-27

NOW I NTapnlC.
A romance comes from the wilds Of Ham
ilton county which is good enough for even
the Christmas season. Ferd Roderick, a
young man OF goodly appearance, has for
some time occupied room in the Jail at
Sageville, for stealing horses Not long ago
Miss Agnes Austin, pretty young mission
airy and the daughter OF the village druggist,
began to visit him with reference to the in
terests of his SOUL but, instead of convert
ing him, he converted her. A few days
since she herself stole horse with the pur-
pose of getting herself locked up She was
arrested and placed in Jail along with Rod
erick, and few hours after magistrate was
sent for, and the two were made one. There
vile; but the two are one for veal or woe,
though more especially. if the indictments
sgainst them amount to anything, for woe.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-27
ILLINOIS.
a Liveryman Closed by the Sheriff Commits
Suicide.

a Liveryman Closed by the Sheriff Commits
Suicide.
Special to the Indianapolis JoIuna!.
BLOOMINGTON, Dec, 26.-Thomas a. Johns
ton. who has been keeping feed and sale
stable and who has been doing an extensive
business in buying and selling horses, was
crowded to the wall to-day by the sheriff
Selling his establishment and horses for a
debt OF $1,000 His liabilities are about
81, 500; assets unknown.
Another special says that Johnston COM
mitted suicide at Clinton by taking chloro-
FORM He arrived in Clinton last evening.
This morning he got room at the MagiH
House Clinton, and Immediately retired.
Not appearing for dinner or supper, the room
was forcbly entered and johnson was found
lifeless in bed. The room was saturated with
chloroform. Johnson was a son of proni-
nent farmer OF Normal, and had lived in and
about Bloomington all his life. He was
about tilirty-lour years OF age, single and
was highly respected. Several months ago
he was badly injured, in Chicago, by being
thrown from a buggy by fractious horse.
One ear was torn almost completely from his
head. From these injuries he was just re-
COVERING
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INDUSTRIAL.
Indications of Large Strike in the Btu
minOus Coal Districts.

IhuIcabIons OF Largo Strlke IN the BItU-
minOus Coal Districts.
MEsHANNoN, Pa, Dec. 26-.There are
lively prospects of an extensive trouble in
the bituminous coal districts in Westmore-
land, Blacca, Huntington, Bedford, Center
and Clearfield counties. The producers are
extremely reticent as to plans, but it is
pretty generally known that a reduction of
wages in all departments of labor will be
exacted after December 81. The miners are
said to be we'll organized and it is estimated
that fifteen TO twenty thousand men have
expressed willingness to cooperate. and
great strike is laid down for January l.
The rupture between the Rochester & Pitts
burg company and their malcontent miners
has not been entirely ad justea notwithstand-
ing reports to the contrary, and an underlined
feeling of insecurity prevails III the mining
districts
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A Fortunate Escape.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 26.-Mrs. General Sherman
and daughter Rachel had a narrow escape
from death this afternoon. They had been
attending st. Xavier Church, corner of Ninth
street and Tucson avenue, and had Just seated
themselves in their buggy to go home, when
the horses became frightened and dashed
madly up Lucas avenue till reaching Eiev-
enth street. when they collided with a lamp
post and awning. The ladies were taken
from the wreck unipj ured, but badly shocked
and frightened. One of the horses had its
back broken and was shot
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-27
The New Orleans LOTTERY Case.

New ORLEANS, Dec. 26.-In the trial of the
lottery mail case proceeding in the United
States Circuit Court, counsel for the New Or
leans National Bank moved to remand the case
to the State court, where it originated, on the
ground that the matter at issue, being under
the postal laws. comes within the jurisdic-
ton of the State court, which cannot be di-
vested of its right to hear the case. The
Assistant Encouragement for the Postoffice
Department made the opening argument, at
the conclusion of which the court adjourned
until tomorrow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-27

and Joyce Strange, had an alteration with
Frank Weaver and UlrY Middleton, in
which the two Stranges were wounded, Re-
turning from this fight, which was carried
on until Weaver and Middleton got nearly
ont of town, they met l.. B. and Frank
OBrian and Gus Allen returning from
dinner party, when one of the Strange boys
insulted them. A general fight ensued,
sticks knives and pistols being freely used.
Evan Strange and Tom Hudlett were killed
outright the two John Hudletts severely
wounded, and the two OBrians slightly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-27
The Ohio Gradually Rising.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 26.-The river is still ris-
ing two inches an hour, with forty seven feet
at Top NJ. No serious inconvenience will be
felt unless the water gets above fifty feet 1t
is not expected now that it will rise more
than three feet more. Higher temperature,
however, is melting the snow, and beginning
to FIJI the small streams
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-27
A Frost-Bitteu Crew.

New HAVEN, Dec. 26. The bark Mohawk
from New York to Calcutta anchored off
New Haven yesterday. All hands were FROST
bitten and one man dead. Her master re-
quested assistance. The frost-bitten mari
ners taken to the hospital were all Japanese.
1t is thought two will lose their feet. One
was killed by falling to the deck on Saturday
niphE
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Cable Notes.

new Anarchist Journal pamed LEX
plosion has appeared at Geneva.
Dissension has arisen among the Socialist
leaders at st. Petersburg regarding the APP
pearance of the November numbers of the
students paper and NihiIist paper.
The report that many persons were killed
or severely injured by the accident to the
railway train between Ayrinceurt and Paris
is incorrect. The train was thrown from
the track but only some freight cars and
horse boxes were shattered.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-27
After the Fence-Cutters.

AUSTIN, Tex. Dec. 26.-The reward for the
arrest and conviction of any person charged
with the wanton destruction of fences, has
been increased by Governor ireland from $50
to 800, $50 added when the highest penalty
is imposed. On proclaiming the increased
reward, the Governor appeals to the people
OF Texas not to take the law into their own
hands, out by assistance compel the local
officers, provided by the constitution for the
enforcement Of laws, to do their duty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-27

NUINtsBV tNVWNs
The Washington Post rises to remark that
Jim Bedford will not be returned to Gongress
from Colorado. but it doesn't explain why.
Possibly it believes this because it has been
consulting the stars and finds that Sirius
will be in juxtaposition to Uranus next No
vember, while Orion will be in apogee, and
Sagittarius in perihelien, At is doubtful,
however, whether even the combined firma-
ment could defeat Jim Bedford in Colorado.
His red head is to the honest miner and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-27
sooiaIfsts, Labor CONGRESS.

BALTIMORE Dec. 26,-The biennial session
of the socialists labor congress opened to-
day. It was called to order by Hugo Vogt,
secretary of the national executive commit
tee The committee on credentials reported
that twenty sections or branch associations
are represented-San Francisco and Cincin-
natl by proxies. Regular committees were
appointed, after which the report of the ex-
ecutive committee was presented and
adopted
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-27
Recovering from Their Injuries.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
FoRT WAYNE, Dec, 26.-The Family OF Thos.
E. Ellison, injured in the recent coils
ion between Grand Rapids & Indiana coach
and Nickel-plate switch engine, are to-day
pronounced out of danger by the physician.
Other injured passengers are doing well at
the hospital warrant has been issued for
the arrest of W. w. Skidmorc, the Nickel
plate engineer. lie cannot be found.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-27
Serious Rioting at st. Johns.

ST.. JOINS, N. f., Dec, 26.-Tbe Orangemen
procession at HarboF Grace was attacked by
mob and three men instantly killed. Sew
eral were mortality wounded. The riot at
this hour, 10 p NJ, has not been quelled. De-
taehments of infantry, cavalry and police
are being despatched by train and steamer to
the scene
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-27

Boston, Dec. 26.-Horatio L. Davis &c Co.,
dry goods, have failed.
DECATUR, Tex. Dec. 26.-L Friedman, dry
goods, was closed out to-day by attachment
for $4,000. Liabilities $40 900, assets $751;
600.
ERIE, Pa, Dec 26.-French & Mcknight,
one of the oldest grocery firms in the city,
were closed by the sheriff to-day. Liabilities
$50 900; assets not known, but not large,
Cause too much trust
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-27
Royal Magnifcenee.


Special Cable Dispatch.
The Duke of Edinburgh has presented 825
to the Royal Sailors Home at Portsmouth.
The Prince of Wales has also presented the
same institution, through Commander Hol-
land, with an engraved portrait of himself
bearing the autesraphie inscription: "Pre-
sented to the Home by his Royal Highness
the Prince of Wales.
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FOREIGN MISCELLANY.

Nj. Berts Reasons for Insisting on Exclusion
of American Pork.
PARIS, Dec 26 Paul Bert publishes let
ter arguing that the fear of an outbreak of
disease from the use of American pork is in
no way chmerical He quotes the statements
of Delmers, inspector at Chicago, who certi-
fled that diseased and dying hogs passed his
house daily and that they were sold cheap
and shipped to Bordeaux and Havre.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-27
Seven Persons Drowned.


SPECIAL 10 the Indlanapohs J0HrnaI.
MADISON, Dec. 26.-Ed Ruth, a reliable
gentleman and peach-grower, of Trimble
county, KY, brings news that a family
named Boss, the parents and five children,
were drowned in the sudden rise in
Hardy creek at midnight Sunday. The
neighbors heard their screams but did not
venture out in the awful night. Monday
morning the cabin and inmates were all
MISSING
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Steamship News.

LONDON, Dec. 26-Arrived: The Queen,
Main and Galedonian, from New York.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 26.-Arrived Lord
Give and British Princess from Liverpool.
PORTLAND, Me-, Dec. 26.-Arrived PERU
Wan, from Liverpool; SNOWMAN, from Glas-
gov.
New YORK, Dec 26-ArriYed Pavenia
and Abyssinia, from Liverpool; st. Laurent,
from HaYre; Wieland, from Hamburg.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-27
An Enyious Dart.
Washington Post.

washington FOst.
Nicolini is described as hated and iso-
,ated thing in New York. At the Windsor
Hote,, very social place for New Workers
- TT, layed solus at a billiard table
VI le's''fe' ne p'' sa-,sti,er event.
nobody spoke to him, or so much as noticed
him, except to jeer or sarcastically remark
as they passed by. He was foppishly at
tired and wore a startling diamond on his
left hand
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-27

charges that 1000 has been raised by the
Republicans of the county for the defense of
the boy. This is absolutely false Not one
cent has been.sraised. I am assured by the
defendants attorneys that they have taken
the obligations of the defendants father for
their fees. He OWES good property here and
is able and willing to employ-counsel for his
son without outside aid.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-27
Three Persons Killed in a Fight.

ALrENBAIE, S. c., Dec. 26-Two young mer
named Strange and one named Hewitt, were
KILLED, and several wounded in a general fght
here The circumstances were as follows
j ohm Hudlett, marshal of the town and
his sons John and Tom, and grandsons Evan
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-27

LONDON, Dec. Automatically after the
Christmas holidays Parnell will hold series
of conferences with his colleagues relative to
the extension and reorganization of the Irish
party in Great Britain and Ireland, and as to
the policy of the party in the forthcoming
session of the Parliament
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-27

hardy cowboy what the pole-star is to the
adventurous mariner. and his foghorn elo-
quence never fails of awakening a hilarious
response among the rock Businesses where
$250-nghtshirts bloom perennally, and the
fiery untamed Tabor leaps from precipice to
precipice
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-27
A SIei.line Party Ruled.

CLEVELAND, o. Dec. 26--John S. Anstutz
and two daughters we've Sleighing yesterday
afternoon near Burlington. While crossing
the Lake Erie Il Western track they were
struck by an express, and all were killed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-27
Hanlon Again Victorious.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec, 26-Edward Hanlon,
the champion oarsman, and George w. Lee
rowed an exhibition sheH-raee on the new
course at Oakland, distance three miles.
Hanlon won easily in lS43.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-27
Orangemeu vs.. Nationalists.

DUBLIN, Dec 26.-Orangemen are making
great preparations to oppose the Nationalist
meeting announced to be held in Dromore
county Down, On Jan. q
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The French Policy in Tonouip.

PARIS Dec. 26,-It is asserted that the
French government has been fully informed
in regard to the impressions which its
policy in Tonquin has created in England,
Germany, Italy, Spain and America
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Death of General Thomas Kane.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 26.--General Thomas
L. Kane, one of the most prominent citizens
of the State, died at his residence in this
city, this morning, OF pneumonia. During
the rebellion he was colonel of the famous
Bucktail regiment of Pennsylvania. General
Kane was brother OF the great arctic ex-
Illorer.
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Non-Union Men Assaulted.

PITTsBpRG, Pa, Dec 26.-Two pop-union
men named Thompson and Williams, who
took the place of strikers at Oliver & Roberts s
wire-mil1, on the South Side, were attacked
tonight and badly beaten.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-27
4 Fatal stabbing ARRAY.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
VINcENNEs, Dec. 26.-Last night at dance
in Johnson township given by Frank Arm
strong John Calf stabbed and instantly
killed John Risley. There was a free fight,
but whether Risley was the assaulting party
is not known. The coroner has gone out to
hold an inquest, and has not returned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-27
BUSINESS TROUBLES
A. ID. Smith g. Co., Providence, Assign, with
Liabilities Over 81 ,ae1, 400.

liabilities Over 81 ,aee, 400.
PRovIDENCE, Dec. pa. D. Smith & Co.
have assigned. Liabilities over 100000
largely to Providence banks. The firm oper-
ated two cotton mills in this city, two in
Johnstown and one in Woonsocl1et-in all
81, 600 spindles. The failure involves the sus-
pension of the Providence Steam-mlil Com
pany the Groton Manufacturing Company
and the Franklin Manufacturing Company,
The total indebtedness of the firm is about
81, 100000 The company's property will be
sold and the proceeds divided among the
creditors
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Ida, Russia, Dec. 26.-The workmen and
officials at the railway works, this place, en-
gagged in riot yesterday, owing to the exac-
tions of the contractors. One official was
killed and several workmen injured. The
ringIeader of the rioters has been arrested.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-27
The Proposed Treaty with Spain.

MADRID, Dec 26-It is stated that the Pro-
teetionists hope to obstruct and eventually
defeat the negotiations for commercial
treaties with England, Italy and the United
States
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Judicial Authority in India.

CALCUTTA, Dec. 26.--The native newspaper
press yehemently opposes any compromise
on the Ilbert bill, and counsels agitation
The bill was drawn by Justice Ilbert to give
the same authority and jurisdiction to ma
tive judges in India as are exercised by En-
glish Judges
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Surrendered.

New YORK, Dec. 26.-The Haytian gov
eminent telegraphs the Haytian minister:
''Jeremie has capitulated and advises Jacmel
and Miragoane to do the same. Miragoane
has asked to capituate."
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ConfllctLng Reperts Abont EI NTal,di

CAIRO, Dec 26-El Mahdi and his forces
are advancing from Ell Obeid, and are ex-
pected to reach Khartoum in ten days
Latest adviees received say that FL Mahdi
is still at El Obeid.
Three thousand Arabs are reported
tl1raatnnino Oman
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Work To BE Resumed.

MOUNT CARMEL, Pa, Dec. 26.-Work will
be resumed in the Philadelphia &c Reading
Coal and Iron Company's collieries after an
ideness ofover a week.
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DIexican DiMerentiaI Duties,

Mexico, Dec. 26.-The new law establish
ing differential duties in favor of Mexican
vessels grants a reduction of 2 per cent on
all goods brought by Mexican vessels, and
5 per cent. on Asiatie goods brought TO the
Pacific coast by regular lines
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LRSses by Fire.

BosToN, Dec. 26.-One of c. NJ. Lees shoe
factories at Athol. Mass, burned. Loss $70,-
000 insurance, $4,000. Two hundred and
fifty hands are thrown out of employment.
WATERFORD, Ont, Dec 26-Green Bros &
Co.'S foundry burned to-day. Loss $4,000,
insured for 80 O00
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NEW York, Dec 26.-Wm. H. Dilks, alias
VIM. Johnson residing in Chicago, was ar
rested in Brooklyn while working with an
other Upon safe in Mark Schriefer's gro
Gerry.
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Preceealngs Against a Lpttery compa

PETERsBuRa, Va. Dec 26.--Proceedings have
been instituted against the Dismal Swamp
Canal Lottery Company with the object of
testing the company's right to sell lottery
tickets in tile State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-27
A Fatal FAN.

Special to the Indianapolis journal.
MADISON. Dec 26.-Mrs. Peter Myers Of
the East End. fell on the sleety walk, pro-
ducing niuries from which she died to-day.
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Special to the indianapolis Journal
ORLEANS, Dec 26.-Carter & Reed, promi-
nent dry goods merchants of this place, have
made an assignment. W. II. Martin, of Bed
ford, is the assignee. Liabilities and assets
not vet known
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THE cost ot DR. BuI's Cough Syrup Us only 25
cents. bettle will convince even the most in-
oreduioUs 0fits excellence.
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Doesn't Cease TO Exist.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 26.-The American
Steamship Company denies that the line goe,
out of existence, should the proposed sale O
| its four American built steamers be effected
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An Archbishop,s SALARY Reinstnted.

PARIS, Dec. 26.--The Senate, by vote of
POI co 81, has decided to re-estabIish the an
nual salary OF the Archbishop of Paris at
Al, 900 francs. the Chamber of Deputies hay
ing reduced it to Is, 900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-27
Business Failure.

Special TO the4EndianapoHs;Ju journal
BLoo@nNrTuN Dec. IS -Arnshiger Low
" gVecersin Chris city, failed to-day, their
Mohave County miner., 1883-06-17
Railroad Items.

The Atlantic & Pacific road has recently been extended from Vinita to the Arkansas river, in the Indian Territory. From the end of the tracs to Albuquerque is $50 miles and it is claimed this portion of the line i, soon to be built Topeka Commonwealta
 F. W. Smith, general superintendent of the A. & P. railroad, passed through King man last Thursday night on the way to the river where he went to see what could bC done about the bridge.
 The increased high water ill the Colorado during the early part of last week carried away great deal of the piling of the raj ror d bridge at the Needles and the rest of { is in very shaky condition. so much sot at yoFFmen cannot be hired to work on 1t fof love or money. | hegips to look as GU yi' the bridge uld not be finished T An ust
 We learn from p rty who has just come up from the Colorado that some seventy fl ?. yards of the bridge has been completely swept away. not vestige remainin and that it was expected more would follow.
Mohave County miner., 1883-06-17
Tertio-NIiIIenniaI Notes.

The bands of the 18th infantry from Fort Wingate and of the 23d infantry from For Union will furnish music during the entire exhibition, playing alternate days.
 A large tent building is to be erected on the grounds 150x5O feet to accommodate public gatherings, balls and banquets, etc
 The Ap9ches will take along supply of beads and basket stuff and will diligently prosecute their be d work and basket mak- ing during the exposition.
 The Atlantic & Pacific railroad company has sent in large section petrifed trees and two eases of smaller specimens, show ing the several stages through which it h E passed. There are ssrae- beautiful crystals and agates among them.
 The main building is completed and is pronounced one of the best exhibition buildings i'll the country. The canvas GOV ering over the aisle gives the soft diffused light best adapted to showing every thing tc advantage. To the visitor entering the with the center aisle extending the entire length-480 feet--and thre fountains pli.: ing and the ceiling decorated with coats-of arms, flags and shields and other suitabl. decorations. On either side the exhibit, will be arranged so as to present to the best advantage the extent and variety of the dis oIay