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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
The western pistiIIers, Associatlon Is Dead.

CHICAGO, June 13.-A meeting of distillers
who are members of the Western Export AS
sociation was held here to-day, and
after discussing the question of
recognizing the pool for control
of the production and regulation of prices, which
has been practically dead letter since the re-
cent break in whisky values, the whole matter
was turned over to the executive committee
That body spent the afternoon and even
ing in secret session. 1t is understood the
meeting was rather stormy one, charges
of cutting prices and overproduction being
made against the Cincinnati and DesMoines dis
tillers Finally, without reaching any agree
ment, the committee adjourned sine die. The
combination is considered at an end.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
A Cool Cuban Executed.

KEY WEST June 13.-Recio the colored Cuban,
convicted of murder, was hanged to-day. The
mated in gambling quarrel Recio denied his
guilt in this offense but acknowledged having
committed three murders in Cuba, and said the
victims were all Spaniards After being
bound Recio called for a bottle of wine
and cigarette, he took drink with the greatest
coolness and invited the Jail officials TO join him.
Upon their declining, he took a second glass,
dropped the cigarette and said he was ready
Another Cuban, convicted of murder, hanged
himself inhs cell. He was to have been executed
to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
The Disaster Increases the Difficulties of the
Gladstone Government and the Pro-
posed British Expedition.
England Irritated Because America
Does Not Suppress the Dynamiters.
Minister Lowell Besieged by Interviewers-
Catholic RejOicings Over the Result
of the Belgian Elections.
MASSACRED BY THE REBELS.
Ell Mahdis Forces Capture the City of Berber
and Slaughter the Citizens.

Ell Mahdfs Forces Capture the City of Berber
and Slaughter the Citizens.
LONDON, June 13.-Oficial information of the
fall of Berber has been received by the Egyptian
government 1t confirms the report of the mas
sacre A rebel force of about 100, 900 men had
several small engagements with advanced posts
In front OF the city before the final rush was
made. They first drove the cavalry back on the
infantry skirmish line, and then their over
Whelmlng numbers enabled men to force the
whole of the defenders behind the walls The
governor Hussien Pasha Khalifa. encouraged
the garrison to fight to the death. He reminded
them that their only khope lay in driving back
the assailants, and that help would soon arrive.
This was on the evening of June l.
Next morning, about half an hour before day
break, the Soudanese swarmed to the attack
They rushed over the broken ground in front of
the town in jagged masses, while great numbers
of their leading ranks fell under the fire of the
700 men who defended the town. The ammuni-
tion of the garrison was nearly exhausted, and
as the fire slackened, the rebels quick to detect
the cause, leaped over their dying and
their dead, and were soon within the de-
fenses of the town. The governor still
encouraged the Egyptian troops, who,
forming in small rallying squares, fought until
they were speared almost to the last man. The
fight was for some time kept up in the streets,
but IN half an hour the garrison was extermin-
ated, the rebels massacreing men, women and
children in their fury. Only fifty persons are
said to have escaped, among them the governor,
who was badly wounded during the fight, and was
found In the midst of lis fallen soldiers.
Next day June 81 the rebels sent 30, 900 men to
attack Dongola and fears. are expressed it will
share the fate of Berber.
1t is reported that General Gorden is on his
way down the river
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
ABSOLUTELY DECLINES.
Under No Circumstances Will Mr.. TiIden Be
a Candidate.

a Candidate.
ST. LOUIS, June 13-The Republican, of this
city, in referring to Mr.. Tiden's letter, having
interpreted it to mean that when Mr.. Tilden is
nominated he will not refuse to be the candidate
of the Democracy, the Evening Chronicle tele-
graphed to Mr. TAden, asking him if that was
the proper construction to be placed on the let
ter. The telegram was referred by Mr.. Tilden
to Daniel Manning chairman of the Democratic
State central committee, and he, to-day, sent the
following reply:
Mr.. Tildens letter what it SAYS his declina-
ton is absolute. Under circumstances will he be
candidate. DANIEL MANNING.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
Catholic RejOicings.

LONDON June 13-Catholic journals through,
out England and the continent are full of rejoic.
ings over the Belgian elections, in which the
Liberals were defeated by the Clericals The
Tablet trusts the Catholic leaders will grasp the
reins firmly, and that the first step of the Cab
met will be to send the Senate to the people to
get purged and be returned with the Liberal
majority broken
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
Excited SaIoon-Keepers.

CAMDEN, N. j., June 13.-There was much
excitement among the liquor dealers to-day
when it became known that the City Council,
last evening decided to raise the license from
$95 to 5000. The measure is known as the high =
license tax, and has figured prominently in the
last two spring elections. The ordinance also
requires druggists to procure licenses in the
same manner, and at the same fees as regular
saloons.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
Indictment Ouashed.

YANKToN, OAK, June 13.-Judge Egerton to-
day granted the motion made to quash the in
dctment against Governor Ordway, in connec-
ton with the capital removal, on the ground
that the grand jury has no jurisdiction over the
alleged offense of the executive, so far as official
acts are concerned
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
A Wife-Murderer Sentenced

RIcHLAND CENTER, June 13-J. J. Barnes,
who murdered his wife at Boaz, this county,
to-day, to charge of murder in the first degree
and was sentenced by Judge Clemenstone to the
penitentiary for life Barnes cut his wife's
throat and attempted to commit suicide. There
was no known cause for the murder; Barnes
confessed to have been planning the murder and
suicide for six months.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
An Embarrassed Savings Bank.

NEWCASTLE, Pa, June 13.--The Peoples Saw
ings Bank is embarrassed. President Wallace
has published notice that, owing to stories hav-
ing been circulated that the bank would close
its doors, he will meet those having interest
bearing deposits on Saturday, June 81 when he
will make statement and proposition. Mean
while the bank will receive and pay out on
check accounts, but will refuse all interest-bear
ing deposits. Depositors are satisfied they will
receive avery cent
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
Irish Political Funds.

DUBLIN, June l3-The landlord political fund
OF Ireland has been organized Lord Rossmore
and Sir Samuel Wilson, trustees The object of
the fund is to supply means with which to
contest constituencies against the National
lists: Parnell is prepared to make general ap-
peal for national fund to pay Irish members Of
Parliament
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
A Miners Strike.

CoNNELLsvILLE, Pa, June 13-One hundred
and fifty Irish and English miners, employed at
H. G. Frick g. Co.'S coke works, threw down
their picks yesterday and refused to work be-
cause the firm had engaged seven Hungarian
miners The company threatensto discharge the
strikers, and trouble is antcipated
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
Heavy Storm in Texas.

CoRsIcANA, Texas, June 13.-The extraordi-
nary hot weather of the past few days culmin-
ated to-day in small cyclone and heavy rain
Two business houses were unroofed, many trees
are down, and number of residences are some
what damaged. 1t was the hardest storm ever
experienced in this section. 1t is thought the
storm did not extend into the country with any
damaging results,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
Heavy Investment in Coal Lands.

PHILADELPHIA, June 13-The Inquirer to-
morrow will give the details of the purchase by
the Lehgh Valley Railroad Company of tract
of bituminous land in Clearfed county, embrac-
ing nearly $4,000 acres a contract regulating
the rate of toll over the Pennsylvania road was
signed to-day, and the land purchased immedi-
atelY afterward for 81 600, 600 cash.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
The American-Mexican Re-Unfon.

Mexico, June l3'The project of holding in
St Louis, reunion of both Americans and Mex
leans, of the war of 1916 and l847, is cordially
ndorsed by Gen. Diaz and other prominent
Mexicans, as the best opportunity to seal friend
ship between the Republics. Gen. Diaz says,
the Mexican government will aid the project in
every possible way.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
Riots Expected at Brussels.

BRUSSELS, June 13.-The excitement resulting
from the Libegal defeat, Tuesday, continues
The streets last night were thronged with turbu-
lent crowds. The police dispersed them. Fur
ther rioting is expected Sunday, 1t is probable
the Senate, where the Liberals have a small mar
jortV will be dissolved
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
Russian Editor Obliged to Resign.

ST. PETERSBURG June 13-Prince Erstoff.
for many years editor of the Kaukas, has been
compelled to resign on account of articles pub
hshed in his paper in relation to the Merv affair,
of which the Russian government disapproved.
The government of APchangel is in a state of
semi-anarchy owing to repeated acts of incen-
diarism by exiles
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
Investigating Cashier shepard.

BUFFALO, June 13,-An investigation is being
made of the books of Cashier Shepard, of the
New York Central freight depot, in this city,
who disappeared few days ago. It is be-
lieved the defalcation will be 500, 0OO Shepard
is doubtless sojourning on the borders of Fort
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
The Weeik,s FaiInres.

New YORK, June 13-The failures for seven
days, as reported to Dun G. Co, in the United
States were 2O3; in Canada twenty-five; or
thirteen increase. The liabilities are lighter
than usual in New England and the Western
States but increased in the Middle Southern
and Pacific States and Canada
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14

MADRID, June 13-The economic crisis in
Cuba was discussed at the council of ministers
to-day, the King presiding. The government
proposes to adopt a series of reforms, including
reduction of Cuban expenditures and the es-
adjustment of a coasting trade for the mutual
advantage of Spain and Cuba
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
A Murder Brought to Light.

ST. LOUIS, June 13.-The dead body of
young man named Taylor whose widowed
mother lives at Bardstown, Ky, was found in
Salt river, near Santa Fe, Monroe county, this
State, day or two ago His arms were bound,
and his neck broken. 1t is believed he was bru-
tally murdered, apd thrown in the river The
affair is being investigated
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
Congratulating Senator Logan.

WAsHINGToN June 13.-The Illinois Republi-
can Association, composed of nlinosians
resident in Washington, called on
Senator Logan to-day, and congratulated
him on his nomination as the Republican can
ddate for Vice president. The Senator made a
brief speech of thanks in reply to their congrat-
ulations
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.


ROME, June 13,-Le Moniteur de Rome ex-
poets the re-establishment OF relations with the
Vatican, the appointment of nuneio at Brus-
sells, and the protection of Catholic teachings in
the schools The Osservatoro Romano pub
fishes an official report of progress made in the
work of the sacred congregation in America
since 1879, The report shows that since the
foundation of the see of Baltimore twelve &c
clesiastieal provinces have been erected in
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
Cotton Factors Suspend.

New ORLEANS, June 13.-Hunt, Stewart &
Co., cotton factors, have failed. Mr.. Stewart
states that the failure is caused by misunder-
standing concerning acceptances of drafts. The
firm expect to settle all claims in full and re-
sumo in few DAYS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
Celebration of st. Johns Day.

ST. LOUIS, June 13.-Ivanhoe Commandery
invitation of the Louisville knights toparticipate
in their celebration on St Johns Day, June p,
They will leave on the evening Of the 23d, about
forty strong, accompanied by twenty five ladies,
and take their horses with them. Delegations
from other communicates will also probably go.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
THE FREE-FOR-ALL.

The DemOcratIc Race U6tGIng WARM, WIFI
Many Aspirants for the Prize.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
WAsHrNGToN, June 13,-It looks now, from
what one hears here from representatives of all
parts of the country, as though the Democratic
convention at Chicago in July next would be one
of the most exciting the party has had since the
war While Tlden was a presumable candi-
date it was believed the nominations would
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14

Erie, Canada. The amounts taken were princ-
pally petty thefts dating back for year, and
consist in number of cases of double charges
on freight, ne pocketing the overcharge. Shep-
ard led quiet life, and is not believed to have
speculated to any extent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
Eno's Property Attached.

New YORK, June l3.-An attachment was
granted against the property of John G. Emo, the
absconding president of the Second National
Bank, in a suit brought by the bank to recover
SO, lS5, 600, which amount it is alleged Emo mis-
appropriated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
DIR. Holmes on Egyptian Exploration.

LONDON, June 13.-Oliver Wendell Holmes
has written Rev. Mr. Winslow of Boston, ex-
plorer of Zoar, in which he incloses So for the
Egyptian exploration fund. Dr. Holmes says:
1.-THE exploring spade has furnished the
tribes of mankind with water, coal, iron
and gold, and is now giving them
historic trurh-mines which have never been
opened until our own times. 1t seems to me
the whole Christian and the whole Hebrew
world should be as much interested in the exca-
walton of Zoar as the classic world was in that
of Troy, Mycen@ Assos. My Guinea hen
doesn't lay as many golden eggs as the more
prolific fowls of some of my neighbors, but one
Toar -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
Ennr Mon DROWNED.

TORONTO, June 13.-Richard Howard and
three companions, names unknown, were
drowned tonight in Toronto bay
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15
II. G. STRAWN'S
Lumber Yard
AND planning MILL,
Near the Illinois River Bridge.
Continued
CHAPTER II.

Continued.
CHAPTER II.
wonderful and mysterious curative power Is
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Patients
almost dead or nearly dying
For wears, and given up by physicians OF
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Women gone nearly crazy.
From agony of neuralgia, nervousness,
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People drawn ont of shape from eXcruciat'
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1nhammatory and chronic, or suffering
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HIVE been cnred by Hop Bitters, proof of
which can be found in every neiShborhood IN
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15

WASHINGTON, March ll.-Herr Won FL
sendecker, the German Minister, called at
the Department of State and presented to
Secretary frelinghuysen the returned Lasker
resolution, together with an accompanying
letter from Prince Bismarck.
Shortly afterward the President sent a
special message to the House on the sub
ject without comment of the documents
relative TO the resolution. Among the pa.
pers are humber Of kilograms which
passed between Secretary Frelinghuysen
and Minister Sargent relative to the return
Of the resolution nv Rismarrs ia which
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15
Now, mind you, one short paragraph will do"

Now, mind you, one short paragraph will do''
Good Romeo Reed inclined his reverend head
"Ismillah robang n--''Good enough he SAID
And Halstcad straightway hicd himself to bed
Abou Ben Halstcad woke next day at nine.
And having miaffcd rs is his wont, his wine,
Called for the paper, which he always read,
Propped up by pillows, in his regal bed.
He seized the sheet, and with AN eager hout
He turned the mammoth paper inside out,
To see what Romeo Reed had writ about.
Abou Ben Ial,tcnd's cheeks grew very red,
He frothed awhile and stood upon his head;
His moumful eyes were all ablazc with fire,
His noble frame auakcd with dcmoniac ire
Lo, Romco's paragraph filled up the page EN-.
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15
a Walking Skeleton.

Mr. f. Springer, of MechanicSburg, Po',
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flesh of - pounds"
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15
ExCiterent

what causes the rush at Forbes II Lor
riaux's drug storey The free distribution of
sample bottles of DIR. Bosanko's Cough and
Lung Syrup, the most popular remedy for
now ON the market. Regular size 80 cents
and $iO0
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15

New Styles Of Type and Lew
Prices at' the Free Trader JOB
PrintingR0Oms.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-06
oPERA.noUsE NOTES.

THE suEFLowERs Last NIGHT,
ONlng to the ritor OF the weather mere
was only iair house A. The Opera'hou't
last night 90 witness the PERFORMANCES ol
our Dallas boys. The greatest compliment
thaf could have been paid ihem VAS that
Tho audience remained through the whole
performance in q halt iroEsn state owing o
The building not being hea0d In conse
quence there WAS not quito tho same spirit
and abandon In the various parts 80 the
talented troupe are capable Of Maintaining
They did well enough We suppose now
ever in their tiHging and acting, eliclung
applause aud ORcores. The bar exercises oil
B'gsl AMI Roinecke were especially mori-
torioul, us WAS also the clog dancing.
THE NIXON MOBILES o..
Bv on manner OF means see Milton Nc
bits, with his hua company his mclc-
dramas have a national rep1tat lion ~ a
drA. crowded houses wherever presented.
sye tbe Advertisements in this issue and
mako your selection as 70 which piece YOU
will roe. They ali ovcrrun wltl .morand
luL rom beginning 70 emo.
uULD0uN's rf, VIC.
This laughable comedy will be given ri
the upera-hOuue this week IL ~ req.
hurricane Of fan. Tho Pitis5urg Leader
spengiag OF IL says:
Sif &c the opening Of The Academy OF Mu-
vic Lrander reception was never accorded
"A company fnhu hnAt WHICH NeWeIl AoiN'
edy company has received In 'Mulduun't
Picnic" Desnite tho oppressiyeuess OF the
weather. the HOUSE. wss packed from door
10 ceiling every night this week with vast,
select and apprec itivf audience, standing
ioom being u premium.
TINS wonderfully talented company have
held their patrons in one prolonged EN-
brace OF mirth aud ecstacy. Their success
has been complete, and well do they re.
ceve the laundering applause accorded
every specially brought oul, each member
thoroughly controlling the humor and
mirth Of the house Tor n 10 or her d"leciable
benefit. No greater praise could be be-
| slowed, and where all acquitted themselves
80 well, IL is difficult for the crit'oto pro
nOunce exceptional individual praiet
Their polished r. nnement i'm wit il the
scme OF all that becomes artists. Amo 5
so many good people T. Is hard to partlcu
larize without being unfair.
AT THE OPERA HOUSE.
Mr.. Benton saws that arrangements ar,
now compltts for o thorough and comforin
Die warming Of the opera house, and tina
| henCeiOrth patrons will not suffer from "a,
cold, as they have had heretofore to DO
This Is good news, truly.
NOTES
! Prot. p. l.. Gomler will lecture in Gle
burne Tuesday, Wednesday and Ihursdt y
and IN Fort Worth Friday, Saturday snC
Sunday.
Manager Benton leaves for Cleburne thi
afternoon.