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PITTsBURG. Feb. 12-This morning, while
VIM. Douglass, employed at the Isabella blast
furnace, Etna, Pa, was taking the lining from a
Whitewell stove he missed his footing and fell
from the scaffolding sixty feet to the ground and
was killed instantly. A few minutes later two
other men at work in the same place, were
seriously hurt by falling wall. Thomas Craw-
ford was injured internally and will probably
die. Ambrose Irosdricox was burned about the
head but will recover
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Divorce Matters.

Judge Taylor yesterday granted Hannah
O'Brien a divorce from John OBrien on the
grounds of habitual drunkenness and failure to
provide.
In Judge Walkers court, yesterday the di-
vorce suit of Bertha Weinke against Emil
Weinke was concluded with a decree annulling
the marriage, as it was established that the de-
PENDANT had an undivorced wife living in Ger
many. He will probably be prosecuted for big
amy if he can be found
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A Reasonable Excuse.

To the Editor of tho Indianapolis journal
In the Journal of the 8th inst "a Reader
asks the question, What is the capital of Con
necticutl' Please inform me if "A Reader" is
not graduate of the indianapolis High-school.
If he is, he is excusable for asking the question.
If he graduated from any other school, or never
INDIANAPOLIS G. /. NJ
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A Suggestion to the He,dics.

To the Editor of the indianapolis Jou rnal:
Would it not be good plan for the managers
of the Herdic line to put up a card in their We
hicles stating whether two rings for the right
and one for the left or the opposite, is correctl
There is a difference of opinion and of practice
among the drivers regarding the signals which
is somewhat confusing to the patrons of the
Herdics. f. NJ L.
INDIANAPOLIS
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One Place Where An History Is Taught

7
To the Editor of the indianapolis Jo:rna
Your sentiments concerning the teaching of
history in our public schools are warmly Endorsed
by all from whom 1 have had an expression of
opinion. In this institution, with an annual
enrolment of 1000 different pupils representing
all parties and sections of this country, we teach
the history of the war and the wonderful events
that have since TRANSFERRED / would be much
pleased to hear from our other higher schools on
this subject, especially from our State institu-
tons. j. A STEELE
CENTRAL NORMAL COLLEGE, DANvILLE, Ind
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The Marshall Black-Mailing Case.

PlrrsBURG, Feb. 12-The trial of DR.. George
H. Marshall, charged with black mailing Mary
Anderson the actress, was taken up in the
United States Court this afternoon. Marshall,
it alleged sent letters to Miss Anderson threat
ening to distribute lewd photographs of her I'M
less certain amounts were sent him. DR.. Griffin
and Miss Anderson, who were the principal wit
nesses, are in Europe, and it is thought Marshall
will be acquitted
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Scaled proposals will be received for building vest
Wing 10 er Iie ocicaflonI on az en- according to
Charles G.. Mueller Architect, co rner Pennsvjy.nia
and Market streets, Indianapolis Contractors mnst
accompany their bids with bond S having received the
City Attorney approval and give names of subcot.
tractors Bids may be left Nth either of the under.
signed and will be received until hafpast O'Clock
p. M. February Is 1851 when the Board Of Trustees
will meet at the archite cts Office examine them
w. c. NEWCONLB, Prest Board Of Trustees
indianapolis City Hosntal.
w. N. WISHARc, superintendent
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A heavyweight Dead.

MAN1Towoc, Wis, Feb. 12.-August Tietgen,
six feet tall and weighing 500 pounds, died to-
horror of exhibiting himself He never went
on the road He was worth about $50, 000
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Electric Light at Terre Haute.

The Terre Haute Electric-light, Power and
TELEPHONE Company, with a capital stock of
$4,000, was Incorporated, yesterday, by N 7.
Gassett of Chicago; F. j. Goldman, of Treeport,
ILL.,, and r. J. Randolph, of Rockford III.
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The Murraysville Rioters Indicted.

GREENsBURG, Pa, Feb. 12-The grand jury
has found true bills against the Murraysville gas
well rioters for murder and felonious assault
with intent to kill. The defendants include Mil
ton Weston, of Chicago; Cal Blakely, of Pitts
burg; Richard BOwser, of Greensburg, and other
Well-knoWn persons.
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ly in use, while the permanent rods had been
loosened for the purpose Of strengthening the
bridge
The language Of the verdict is sufficiently ex-
pliciJ, but it leaves open the question to how
far the railway company is responsible for the
accident
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IT is the slight cold frequently contracted that
finally undermines the system. Use DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup in the beginning stages of any cold
and be cured. Price % cents.
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DIED.

MEURER-Dirs. Emily j. Nreurer, Feb. IL, 1884,
in the 10th year Of her Ge at the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. Laura j. File, pa Virginia
Funeral at 2 p. Wednesday, Feb. 10. Friends
cordially invited.
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MOTHERS should remember, in the absence of
their physician, that Ayers Cherry Pectoral
promptly relieves the Group
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This is what l mean by an outline:
This is what mean by an outline:
( co,,sno Indirect.
O ! Direct.
War of the IT,. Battles.
rebellion. ] Surrenders.
Eeoc+s Evil
} Beneficial
Wa haUa bapa Iacsnp aY,braoac q Ipida

We have here lesson. 1t embraces wide
range of reading. The pupil does not receive a
bias from his teacher.
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TYP e.

The body and display type rules dashes, and
stands heretofore in use on THE JOURNAL. can be
seen at the warerooms of WANANIABER & CAR
SON Electrotype Founders and dealers in Printers
Supplies, No. 1872 South Meridian street. where they
are conveniently arranged for inspection and sale
This material is in frst-class condition, and can be
bought at very reasonable rates, in quantities to suit
purchasers.
The uniform elegant typographical appearance of
THE JOURNAL is sufficient guarantee that this typo
is in good condition, and printers should take look
at it if they want good material at low price.
Call on OF address
WANANIAKER s. CARSON,
No. 1872 s Meridian Street,
Indianapolis, Ind,
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A. B. GATES & co.

TINHE BOARD OF SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS OF
L fers for sale the school building and grounds
known No. 81, on West New York between Hi
south of Noelkes foundry South Pennsylvania
street. Proposals will be received until 4 p M,
March 6. r. BROWNING, Chairman Committee on
R,ildinps and Grounds.
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GRAND HOTEL.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
Passenger Elevator and all modern conveniences.
Leading Hotel of the city and strictly frst-cass.
Rates, $3.50 SO and $3.50 per day The latter price
including bath. GEO. f. PFINGST,
Proprietor
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Corner Pennsylvania and Market streets.
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XATE WILL FURNISH MONEY ON FARM SECU-
w rity promptly, at the lowest rates for long or
short time. THOS. c. DAY & CO., ~ East Market
street.
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FINANCIAL.

MONEY TO LOAN ON FIRST MORTGAGE OF
WI city and farm property in Indiana and Ohio
Low interest. JOS A. MOORE, 81 East Market
ctr
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\ Notrh nnnrln,rr nrn,i.


A special dispatch from New Haven,
Connecticut, SAYS: "jgmcs Egar, ia
nous the country over rs u left hand
pitcher, died ut the New Haven county
Jail to-day of brain fever. TO many this
will recall the bright, manly presence OF
a young athlete, who stcpped into the
base ball aroma some four years ago with
bright prospects. AMOR displaying KIN
as u local ball player he WcAmo hrCd
with ambition To display his peculiar
STYLE of pitching 10 larger audiences
than his native town could furnish.
Seveling his connection with the Wa
terhury club he Obtained an engage.
meut three wears ago with the Allpghc-
uys. Ills career was brief lie had be-
gun To cultivate that dissipation which
led 20 his ruin. IN ISL aud l'N-
he returned to Waterbury aud played
In some of the games between the Mon
itOrs aud Waterbury aud then joined
tho Brooklyn and New York league
mines, Eagan was called the tWo-armcd
pitcher from a habit he had Ol using his
left arm when his right would yet u IN
Ito weary. lie was expelled lrum the
Brooklyn ninc for drunkenness. lie
went home e. Waterbury and tried Ga
retrieve his rpput,tiOu. But his old
habits asserted themselves, Ant when
In his cups, some months ago, Ave went
with his crOniuS 10 circus performance
in Waterbury, got into drunken iroliC
aud was arrested for the thott OF gold
watch. lie was tried ana scutorced Ia
wears Imprisonment In the county
inil, although his friends mover beloved
him guilty OF theft
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PARIS, oct. Cat the Long Champs
races yesterday, amob became dissatis-
lied with the ridingof an English Jockey
named sharpe. They pulled him off
the horse and brutally kicked him The
horse was also injured by blows from
sticks, stones and umbrellas. sharpe
was carried into the weighing enclosure
in critical condition. 4 violent riot fol-
lowed, the mob breaking into the en-
closure. The soldiers on duty We're
compelled to guard the place from the
enfuriated crowd, one of whom was
seized by three jockeys, and only es-
capped lynching by the intervention OF
the police. The jockeys had already
stripped the fellows clothes oifand were
about to hang him. The weighing room
was besieged by rioters for half an
hour. Another English jockey was
maltreated.
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Mine Horror In Michigan.

Marquette, MICu, oct. Fire has
broken out in the IIocla Copper mine,
l,lOO feet below the surface. John Ray.
son aud Thomas Orihhle have been suf-
located and their bodies can not be
reached.
CALUMET, oct 6-The arewhich broke
out in the dry portion of the Hecln
branch of the Calumet and
llecla mine. Saturday evening, is
still raging. It's in the timhers Of the
! sixteenth level, l,l0O feet under ground.
aud above the present workings, which
are at considerably greater depth. Smoke
arising from the tlanles is so dense and
sitting that the fire cannot he
reached, and endoavOrs to eXtingnish
IL are necessarily attended with
extreme difficulty and danger. Its
origin Is not known. When II was dis
covered John RaysOu and Thomas Crib
bic were sent down 10 start the pump
mt the eleventh lcvce. As they did not
return u rcscuing party was sent to
, their relief. They saw Rnyson. who
had been sutlncated by the
! heat and smoke, but could not reach the
body. Subsequently, the rescuers were
arising from the burning
I overp0wored by the nmess
timbors and the men were dragged
ont senseess. RcstOratives were an.
/ piled in time to save their lives.
This morning Rayson'S body was re
! covered, but that of his
unfortunate comrades still rc-
mains in the Ihino. There are
a number OF men in the lower leyola
but as plenty Of air can bo col
to thom, but little apprehension is
! felt rs to their ultimate oscape
Work is suspended at the mine, all Tho
the shafts being closed, and the most
strenuous efforts are being put forth Il
subdue the flames.
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FLOTSANI.
City council meets tonight.

City council meets tonight.
Go to llunstable's, ~ Elm street.
The street cutters need flushing and
a little lime.
See the great Inducements offered by
i. Calm ~ Co., 7Oj Main street,
just recoiyoe, n lot of horsc-radish in
root, at \. Z. Bouche, the grocer.
Attention Is called to tho card of Il.
wilkins, practical piano tuner.
DR.. Henry Schulz has accepted "A
position ~ writer ON the COurant
The young folk have Already begun
To map out winter entertainments.
There are, rs yet, no new develop
ments concerning the death OF Henry
Esgar.
The Turf Saloon on Elm street. oppo-
site Oliver Il Griggs, havo the finest
lunch In town.
DIR. Cheaney, dentist, 100 Elm street,
| makes specialty.of fine operations on
the natural teeth.
Two trunks of Mr.. T.. sweeney. room
No, W windsor hotel, were broken open
sunday ana robbed.
Yesterday was ostray sale day. There
WIS more stock on hand than usual
winch brought iair prices.
The Turf saloon has the finest liquors
and cigars In the city, The place Is Elm
street, opposite Oliver & Griggs.
Tho officers of the gas company pre-.
sented Mr.. w. j. Brady with % hand
some moerschaum pipe yesterday, AZ 4
token OF their recognition of his efficient
services.
Miss Waller has Just returned from
her annual trip 10 New York, wGere sn,
went 20 obtain the newest and mos
popular styles for the spprc aching sea
son. Those who ia-or her with theil
patronage, may be- assured OF perfec
satisfaction, in be II TT and style; 625l
Elm street, Dallas, Texas.
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Dee, u Man own III. Ireaag

one of the questions which an Eng.
lishman recently left his heirs to quarrel
over was the right to his hcad. The de-
ceased had sold it to the local physician
in consideration Of his paying the fu-
neral expenses, and when lifetime came
tor the delivery to be made, he called Tor
IL; but the heirs, who said they were per
fectly willing 10 pay the funeral eN
pensos themselves, demurred, aud 10
fused 10 carry out tho agreement. The
aid Of the courts was Invoked, and al
last accounts the matter was not dc.
cided. Ia the meantime, the value of
tho head for the purposes of dissection,
Il that Is what the physician wanted il
for, Is rapidly diminishing, and 500
will be of no value whatever. The Eng.
lish courts have at various times held
that thoro could DO no property, IN the
ordinary sense IN which the term Is
used, In dead body; and the interest.
ing question now comes mp whether the
, ownership, such as is, Is vested in the
person himself or in his representatives
- Medical AMI Surgical Reporter.
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Rowing John MoCnllonrh.

ST.. LOUIS, Oct. G.-John Mccullough
passed quiet day, but became
violently agitated tonight, went To the
Union depot, nttcmptod to board
"a train and declared that no
would go 10 New York. Tho conductor
resisted his. efforts, and Mccullough
knocked him down. He then
got into buggy and start
ed toward tho river, but was
overtaken and conveyed 10 his
room at the Southern hotel,
whore he became quiet. liz
is in charge of kind friends, who
will take good care of him. Ills old
friend, John w, Norton, manager of the
opera. house, will spend the night with
him. lie declines to 10 to Hot Springs
with DIR. Keller, and insists upon either
going to New York or opening am en-.
gagomont here next week.
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and provisions, and in tnoir
kindness, did what little hands
could do to ameliorste his condition.
There is considerable feeling about the
careless manner in which the authori.
ties have treated the case, and the HER
AID is in receipt of communications
from the more charitable, of the most
caustic character, but as the mat
ter will no doubt be fully investi
gated, ii refrairs from publish
lug as yet There is no cues.
uon but that the old man is
AN obiec, Of charity, and that the proper
authorities, whoever they are, have been
very derelict in thoir duty. lie says
that he applied for admission to the CITY
hospital and was bluntly refused adj
mission. 1t may be he is not entitled to
1t. II he is not he is to the municipal
charity of East Dallas or tn county,
Those who aid this unfortunate man viii
perform an act of charity. Some OF the
eX Contederates will investigate the
matter.
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MADRID Oct. 8, Spain will release
the cholera qusrANt.,,c against all coun-
tries about the middle of October. with
the exception of Italy and South France,
GOOD REPORT.
MADRID, Oct 6,-There have been no
deaths or.fresh cases ofcholera reported
IN Spain the past twenty-four hours.
ROME, Oct. g. During the past twenty
four hours there were 50 fresh eases Of
cholera and Il deaths at Naples. Al
deaths. "''N -
ROME, Oct. G.-There were on fresh
cases and l26 deaths from cholera re.
ported in Italy Sunday. including 81
eases and l3 deaths at Naples. and %
cases and 70 deaths at Gennn.
Madrid, Oct. G.--On SUNDAY there
We're new cases and : deaths reported
at Alicante.
MARSEILLFs oct. e on SUNDAY there
We're : deaths here, bur no fresh cases
Four deaths in the Eastern Pyrenees
Win no new cases.
NJ ARsttlLES, oct. G-There WERE
: deaths here from cholera TO-DAY
and in Toulon.
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LoNpoN, oct, Ga session of the En-.
glish cabinet council has been summon
ed for Wednesday.
LoNpON, oct. The Cabinet TODAY
considered Lord Northbroonk's first
statement relative to the condition of
Egypt, and his reports are
very unfavorahle. The Cabinet also
considered dispatches from Sir Hercules
Robinson, Governor Of the Colony Or the
Cape OF Good Hope, urging that rein.
lorcements be sent him to act again It
the Beers. Upon adjournment Of the
council, dispatches were forwarded to
Gen. Wolseley, which are sun
posed to refer to action ON
the expedition up the Nile, and
to the cost thereof, which latter item is
reported to alarm the ministry and Earl
Spencer. The Government has gloomy
reports relative to the prospects of tho
coming winter in Ireland. Although
the harvest is reported good, low prices
prevent tenants and farmers making
paYmentof rents. Should the lords insist
on their full rights GvictiOns will ensue
and crime he removed. At the opening
of Parliament the government will asl;
for further credit, but the amount nj
present is unknown. Tho cost Of the
Nile expedition is estimated at Sl5O.OOC
per day.
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WORTHAM.

WoHrntM, Oct. 6,-.Correspondence.
The weather has been showery her,
for two weeks. Tho grass il fine. The
farmers are blowing in grain. Gardens
also potatoes, will be plentiful with .
late frost.
The mill is turning out good flour.
Dr. McClusky preached here yester.
day. There was wedding in town
also, at tho same time.
Miss Willie Ransom will 20 IN the
University al Austin in a few days.
The roads have been put In order
lately. No more fencing them up in
Texas.
Another school opened out to-day un.
der favorable auspices.
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Opening Of tho MERCHANTS rxohnnge liar.

Opening of the Merchants Exchange Bar.
The Merchants Exchange Bar, To-
Gated in the basement of the now Mer-
chants Exchange, was formally opened
last night, and was the scene of large
gathering. 4 fine collation., consisting
of salads, turkey, chicken and other
toOthsome edibles, was spread and
greatly relished. Messrs. G.. A. Roth n
Co., are the pruprietors Of the new bar,
and they propose keeping their estab-
ment up to the standard of the best in
the country. They have on hand, and
will always keep the best stock of fine
wines and liquors that can bo obtained.
Pat O'keeie, whom every one knows,
will preside at the bar.
The furniture of the bar is of the latest
and most improved pattern, and is very
handsome. The counter is of walnut
veneercd with bird's-eye maple, with
| solid mahogany top. The mirror, OF
! plate glass, in massive frame, extends
nearly the whole width Of the
bar and is tho largest in the city, There
| is also u handsome walnut refrigerator
ornamented with silver plated laston-
/ ings. The entire bar fixtures were fur
nished by the firm OF r. RothsChild
Sons, Chicago and Cincinnati, who are
/ the most extensive manufacturers OF
that class OF goods in the country. This
il the same house that fitted up the bar.
rooms in the Fifth Avenue hotel in New
York, the Palace hotel in San Francisco
and the Hoffman house in New
York, the latter said to be the
handsomest bar-room in the world
The style Of the bar is known as tn,
"Orleans," and was ordered through
MIR. Frank A. Mahrhardt, i03 Mail
street, this city, who is the popula
agent of the Me-srS. Rothschild Sons.
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Operations ofCourbet.

PARIS, Oct. 6.-Admiral Courbet tcle-
graphs: ave completed the occupation
of Kee Lung without resistance. The
batter es at Tomsui were dismantled. 1t
will be necessary before proceeding to
the coal mines to tortify the principal
positions, so as to enable small force
TO hold them. The srmken iunks and
torpedoes in the river are being re.
moved. Col. Negrier is massing his
troops to march against the Chinese in
Tonquin. An engagement is soon ex-
pected.
Admiral Courbct has ordered lespes
to act very cautiously at Tomsui and
not land his forces unless he is able to
hold his position. In an interview with
NJ. frondin, interpreter of the French
legation at Pekin, Iii Hung Chang vio-
lently attacks the French. Frondin be-
lieves, however, that Iii Hung Chang
iavOrS peace.
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Last Night'.riro.

Last night, at ll;20, the alarm of fire
WAS sounded, and the fremen from the
down town and East Dallas stations
hurried to the scene OF conlagration,
which proved to he the Texas Asphal-
tum works, ut the corner OF Wood aud
Poydras streets, which was consumed.
The tiremen did good service in saving
the trostlo or bridge Of the Houston ~
Texas Central railway and adjacent
property from destruction. The works
II two-stury frame building aud contents,
valued ut $1,000, was insured for 81 500 in
the Phoenix of Brooklyn, New York
The origin of the fire is unknown.
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l.I.nclr snm TO Arhllrntng

LONDON, Oct. G.-Tho Telegruph's Paris
correspondent says he has reason to he
liovc that the United Statesgovernmcut
is continuing its generous Efforts for
mediation in the difficulty between
France and China, mediation which
Ferry may probably find as the only
means o.. eNtricallon TINT exists
from the ombmglio I'M which
France is cntangltd. The cor
respondent adds: "rhc United states,
not Germany, will have the last word nm
the Chinese question"
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1.-TWO small bottles Of Mumm, waiter
said II young man In a Chicago restau-
raut, and the young lady who was with
him began to smack her lips.
"Caampagne is delightful nectar,
she said. "but IL is iwtUlly expensive
The wine they drank IN silence, tho
young man tasting hard cash In every
muutniul. When ne vainc To settle ut
the cashiers desk, he observed: "This
comes OF tray, ling IN Iowa. They call
beer mumm over there, and forgot
myself. fll make this ~ out Of some
black Bepublran In that state betting
on election. NOu near me- Ex.