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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-10-18
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to balance 8 q
amt sinking fund $258 81
Respectfully submitted to the
Hon. Mayor and Council Of Able.
ville.: W. B. WHITE
Treasurer.
On motion of r. G. Smedes, re-
solved that the Mayor issue his
probation calling for aea|ed propo.
sails for the keeping Of the bridge
across the Bayou Vermilion at Alb
bevilIe for six months beginning the
LIST Monday in Oct 1884, and ending
ON the lst Monday in April 1885 !;
the said contract to be awarded to
the lowest bidder under the usual
stipulations and conditions.
And further: That hereafter it
shall he the duty Of the Mayor in
issuing his proclamation ordering
the annual municipal election for
officers of the town, to include there
in a call for sealed proposals and
bids for the keeping Of said bridge
for tue next ensuing year.
On motion OF Mr. Smedes, resolv'
ed that a tax of ten mills on the
dollar be levied and collected Oh al
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-02
A TERRIBLE FIGHT FOR LIFE.
Frightful Panic in a Glasgow Theater,
Caused by the Cry Of Fire.
A Fearful Crush of People, in Which Sixteen
Lives Are LOSt-The Disaster Caused
discharged EmplOye,
A DEADLY PANIC.

A Cry of "Firei" in a Glasgow Theater
Causes the Loss of Sixteen Lives.
GLASGOW, Nov IA serious panic occurred
this evening at the Star Theater, caused by a
cry of ''fre!' During the rush of the audience
to escape from the building sixteen persons
were killed and twelve seriously wounded.
The performance had proceeded without inter
ruption until shorty after 9 o'clock. when some
person] shouted ''fre!7 The audience instantly
rose to their feet and made rush to the sew
eral exits. The great mass Of the people in the
pit, in rushing therefrom, met crushing
crowd pouring down from the gallery. fear
full and fatal block followed, and the wild
shrieks of agony and despairing cries for help
could not be answered. The mass of panic
stricken and struggling humanity were appealed
to by the officers of the theater and by the police
to hold back, but their appeals were UNDECIDED.
The crazed crowd frantically pressed toward the
outlets, trampling down and over the weaker
ones until the street was reached.
When the theater was finally cleared, sixteen
corpses were found on thestairs leading from the
gallery, and twelve persons were so badly injured
that they only gave evidence that life was not
extinct by their piteous means
Upon the first alarm being rung the whole
fire brigade went quickly to the rescue, and,
with the police, did their utmost to allay the
panic and rescue the dead and dying, but they
were too late to be of any effective service. The
police and citizens followed, and succeeded in
forcing their way into the building, and they
then aided all they could to escape to the street.
but the people were SO closely packed that they
were sadly interfered with in their humane
labors The city ambulance corps conveyed the
victims, the wounded and the dead, to the in
Urinary. The wounded were so overcome that
they were as helpless as the dead
1t was learned that the author of the cry of
fire" was former employee of the theatre, who
had been dismissed. The audience numbered
about 1000 people. The performance was chief
ly Music Hall business.
Another account says the alarm arose while
trapeze performer was taking dive, from the
ceiling Of the theatre to a net hanging in mid
air. One Of the audience shouted fire, " mean
ing that the performer had gone too near the
footlights.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-02
SCHOLARS In POLITICS,


of which he was a native and resident En-
thusiastic applause As long as men of social
and intellectual position think it beneath them
to take part In what so often called political
squabbles, they contribute to make them
squabbles. Cries of 'GoodP good! and loud ap-
plause. 1t is in their power to raise them to the
dignity of contests involving great principles
auG touching at every point the fate and fortune
of the Nation. / therefore Confess MT. Chair
man-and to one would make the confession
more gladly than to him who has been
the able instructor of so many
of the promising youth of this
country, and whose whole life is a splendid
example of the man who makes conscientious
use of the education wherewith he has been
eudowed-I confess that, standing on the
eve Of great national contest in which
l am supposed to be personally interested,
lgreat cheeringI, but in which, as a matter OF
fact, have other or deeper interest than
you renewed eheeringl-I confess that
feel proud and honored to stand before this au-
dlence on this occasion, approaching, as
think L do. its present significance,
and as 1 hope its far-reaching in
fuence. Applause. If Office, high or
low. be taken as personal gift or viewed as a
mere personal promotion. it is lowered in its
character and takes its place with the lottery
prizes of life but if 1t be- held as it should be
held as a trust the bestowment of which is
free and unsought, then, indeed is the honor
great prolonged applause
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-02
Notes of the Trip.


The party made circuit of 1875 miles, and
passed through eight counties,
Hendricks war record: Where the baltic was
the thickest he was the thinnest
The Central Glee Club of this city did excel
lent work in entertaining the people along the
line.
Hendricks will be more thoroughly shaken
than Logans hands. The cordially, however,
will be somewhat less.
The enthusiasm of the women in the various
towns was remarkable. The Goddess Of Lib
erty' was well distributed
There was only one yell for Cleveland. and
none for poor Hendricks The fellow must have
felt like the oyster discovered in a bowl OF
church-festVal SOUP
In the eagerness of one of the soldiers at
Rushville to shake the Generals hand he sunk
his finger-nan into his finger bringing blood,
but the General only smiled.
General Logan's train was in charge of Col:
James L. Trumbull, Mr.. Henry S, Fraser and
Mr.. Roscoe 0. Hawkins, who discharged the du-
ties imposed upon them in an able and salts
factory manner.
A soldier who is now blind, and who fought
under Logan, came several miles with his wife
to shake Logan's hand, at Muncie. The old sol
der and his wife were in tears, and the General
was visiblY affected.
John 7. Rankin, of Greensburg, was quarter
master under Logan at Vicksburg. He asked
reporter if he could not steal Logan out from
the crowd and have him spend Sunday with him.
He wanted to talk over "old times"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-02
A Logansport Desperate shot Dead.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
LoGANsPoRT, Ind, Nov billy Brooks, a
colored desperado who has been the terror of
this community for years, was shot and almost
instantly killed by City Councilman Hague, this
evening Brooks called at Hague's grocery, in
company with two Of his pals, and, without any
provocation, fired at Hague; he also fired two
shots at prominent farmer named Long, Of No
bic township Neither of these shots took effect
After the gang had left Councilman Hague Sc
cured a double -barreled shot gun, and, in com
pany with Joseph Burley, who was armed with a
rifle, went in quest of the desperate. They en-
countered the gang at the door of Kline's saloon.
Hague leveled the shot gun, upon Brooks
and ordered him to throw up his hands.
AS quick as a fash Brooks fred two shots, which
were returned by Hague, one Of the charges
taking effect in the desperados right breast He
fell, exclaiming II give up and died in few
minutes. The courage shown by the council
man in hunting this desperate character down Is
the subject of general comment and public send-
ment is entirely with him. Brooks has served
a term in the peniten6ary, and has been at the
head of eangof lawless characters who have
completely terrorized the city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-02
POLITICAL NOTES.
why Governor Cleveland Declined TO Attend
Democratic Demonstration.

Why GevernOr Cleveland Declined TO Attend
Democratic Demonstration.
Rochester IN. Y, Special.
The Rochester Democrats are quite crestfallen
at the announcement made to-day that Governor
Cleveland will not be present at the demonstra-
ton here on Saturday night They had counted
on his presence to create sadly needed enthu-
siasm. The Post. Express reports Democrat
as saying that The reason the Governor has re-
fused to come is because he will not sit on the
same platform with the man who called him "a
moral leper,' meaning Mr.. William Purcell, Cd
itor of the Union Advertiser
The fact of Clevelands refusal to come TO
Rochester has been known for four days, yet it
was hoped that ne could be induced to change
his mind. A committee went to Albany two
days ago to urge the Governor to accept the in
vitation, Meanwhile the Democrats had adver-
tised him extensively. The Rochester commit
tee was referred to the National Democratic
committee, which said that Dir. Cleveland must
90 to New York
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-02
MURDERED BY A HIGHWAYMAN.
Morris Condor Shot Down in Cold Blood bya
Man Who Demanded His Money.

About o'clock this morning, tall we'll built
man staggered into Litzenhouer's saloon just
west of the bridge in Indianalo, and inside the
door fell to the floor, exelaining Il am shot"
There were but three men in the saloon
at the time, and no officers near by. Finally
Policemen Meek and Lowe came up and sum
moned Flanner & Hommowns ambulance While
it was coming, it was ascertained that the mans
name was Morris Condor, that he was single
man, employed on the l., B. & W. railroad,
as assertion hand, and that he was shot by
highwayman. He became so weak from loss Of
blood, that he could not give an account of how
he was shot When the ambulance arrived,
he was carried out on mattress,
put inside and taken to the station house
At the station house DR.. Hodges had been
summoned, and was there when the wounded
man arrived He examined his wounds and
treated the man as best he could It was found
that two shots had entered his
body from the back, one passing
entirely through the right side of the body and
the other lodging probably in the lung. No ef-
fort was made to extract it. When the wounds
were being dressed Condor gave the following
account of the shooting.
coNpoN'S STATEMENT
The wounded man said that just as he reached
the west side of the White-river bridge, he was
approached by a man who Commanded him to
give up his money.
II won't do it," was the plucky answer Of Con-
don
well, YOU had better" rejoined the robber.
"WeU. won't" again responded Condor. and
az he started Off the robber fired at him, three
or four times. i'll quick succession. and ran.
The first ball entered Condon's back, below the
right shoulder, and was evidently fired at
close range. 1t seems that Condor turned to-
wards his essailant after the first shot
was fired as another ball entered hrs
breast, on the left side, and still another struck
him on the shoulder, inhicting q
slight wound. Condor staggered to
Litzenhouer's saloon, distance of
hundred yards or more and fell inside the door,
weak from the loss of blood
Condor Is a powerfully built man, about
thirty years old, and there was nothing about
his appearance toindicate thathe had been drink
ing. He suffered terribly from his wounds. but
showed great nerve At 2 o'clock this morning
DR. Hodges said that the man could not possible
live, and that death would likely result IN q few
hours. The pistol was close to Condons body
when il was fired that his shirt was burned
There rs no dew to the murderer. AT the
time the shooting occurred there we're very lew
people on the streets, and nobody, 80 far as is
known, heard it, A few minutes after o'clock
Captain Campbell and posse went across tho
river in search Of the culprit
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-02
Charged with Violating Election Laws.

CHICAGO Nov 1.-The federal authorities to-
night arrested John Stearns. brother-inlaw of
Mayor Harrison, Democratic candidate for Gov
errOr, W. J. Clingen, clerk of tire South-side
police court, and Frank A. Owens ON charge Of
aiding and abesting false registration.
The officials decline to make any
public statement except to say ia
general that their evidence is direct and abso-
lutte. One Of the detectives, named Douglas,
who is supposed to have collected evidence
against these and other parties, was ar
rested by the city police on some general
charges, but was released on bail The three Per
SONS arrested by Tire United States officials were
taken before commissioner, and their bail
fixed at So 900
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-02
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.

Great Success of Mary Anderson in the
Character of ''Juliet."
LONDON, Nov. L - Miss Anderson is pro-
ncunced a revelation Of the resources of art
which has not hitherto been displayed by this
artist in any part which she has played in this
country. The passages with Romeo" are
characterized BY sweetness, combined with force
and dignity, geDtleness with impetuosity
and, withal, naturalness which must
have surprised those who have associ-
ated<ethis artistA's method with some degree
Of artincialty. The perfection of her portrait
ure of the rapid transitions of "JulieI's' love
from coyness to passionate Abandonment fairly
thrilled the audience. Miss Anderson was re-
called twice at the close Of this scene, amid We
hement paudits. Equally telling was the garden
scene with the nurse.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-02
Gable Notes.

De Lesseps denies that he is intriguing TO OBJ
tain cession of the State of Panama TO France.
The English ministry has abandoned the Aus
traliau federation bill in consequence of the
opposition displayed by the Assembly of New
South Wales
Prime Minister Ferry is treating with the
British Minister Of State for Foreign Affairs for
joint action toward Chill in support of the claims
Of French and British subjects growing out of
the late war.
The French minister to Morocco threatens
reprisals unless the outrages committed on Jews
who are French subjects Shall be stopped and
the persons injured unidentified 1t is reported
at Fee that Jews claiming French protection
were scourged for refusing to walk barefooted in
the streets. Other French Jews were banished.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-02
THE FIRE RECORD.

Burning of the National white Lead Works,
at Willow Grove, Pa.
PITTsBURa, Pa, Nov. l-Early this morning
the National White Lead Worksof f. W. Gerdes
& Co. located at Willow Grove, three miles from
this city, on the West Pennsylvania railroad,
caught fire, and in less than one hour the extern
sive works were in ruins The flames were first
discovered in the second story and rapidly spread
to all parts of the building. Thomas Kaya-
naugh, an employe, was buried under falling
wall and fatally injured. Loss, "a, 900 which Is
amply covered by insurance, The origin of the
fire is unknown.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-02

The President has pardoned paymaster Major
James r. WATSON.
Rudolph rschbeTger, of Greenville, O.. has
assigned to Fred Lazarus Assets, So 900;
liabilities $28, 900.
Judge Gresham feft Washington yesterday,
for short visit to Indiana, prior to assuming
his judicial dudes at Chicago.
The defalcation of President jackson. of the
Enterprise teal cotton factory. is now known
to be 1928 00O His misrepresentation of funds
covers period of several years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-02

It is stated in French agricultural Journals
that French cheesemakers are nos satisfied an
less they get $3.50 to 5000 per aunum from each
COW. This is owing TO their experiences and
thOpougfrness in the manufacture of cheese, and
each particular agricultural district Of France
has obtained q celebrity for the making OF some
particular variety Of cheese, developing into
special and important industry
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-02
Coz. Ciarelana IN New york Cltx.

NEW YORK, Nov 1.-The Cleveland and
Hendricks parade here this afternoon was a
large and creditable affair. It was reviewed by
Gov. Cleveland, and the marching men kept up
a continual cry of campaign catch words and
chants. so that for miles nothing else could be
heard along the line The night procession was
equally large and enthusiastic. and the Demoe-
racy are jubilant over their days effort
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-02

weather in Ohio valley and west portions of
Tennessee; stationary temperature in East Ten
nessee.
Forthe Upper Lake Region-Fair weather pre-
coded by occasional light snow in east portions,
wind generally southwest to northwest nearly
stationary temperature.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-02
Dwelling Burned.

Special to tho Indianapolis journal.
MUNofE, Nov. 1.-The residence Of Father
Smith, pastor of St Lawrence Catholic Church,
of this city, caught FIRE while the family was at
church, and was almost consumed. Loss, $7OO;
no insurance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-02
Serious Loss in a Maine Village.

EAsrPoRT, Me-, Nov. 1.-The eastern side Of
Water street. in the town of Lube, was swept by
fire this morning. Eight wharves, one store,
fourteen smoke-houses filled with herring, two
vessels. two canning factories, one dwelling and
seven boats were burned. Loss about $40, 600
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-02
warehouse and Livery stable Burned.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
GREENvILLE o., Nov 1.-The large grain
warehouse Of J. n. Roush, with its contents, at
Ansonia, Darke county, o., was consumed by
fire at 8 o'clock this morning. Loss $4,000. A
livery stable belonging to Mr. Medford, with
horses valued at several hundred dollars was
also burned Total loss s. 900. Cause unknown.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-02
Fatal Political Quarrel.

PITTsBURe, Nov. In political quarrel in
Allegheny City, last might William Case, white,
fatally stabbed Albert Johnston, colored. Case
has been arrested.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-02
Obituary.

WHEELING, w Va Nov 1-Hon Charles
James Faulkner died, at his home in Martins
burg, W. Va, this morning, aged seventy eight
He served several terms in Congress from Vir-
ginia. was minister to France under President
Buchanan and was chief of staff for Stonewau
jackson during the rebellion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-02
The Canpaien Of Forgery.

New YORK, Nov. 1,-PStrick Ford says
spurious issue of the Irish World has Been is
sued and he has begun criminal suit against
thespersons alleged TO DE guilty. He has also be-
gun civil action, placing damages at $780,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-02

NEW YORK, Nov Arrived: Holland, from
London.
LoNDoN, Nov L-Arrived: wieland, Alaska,
from New York
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-02

WAIs DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER
WAsHINGToN, Nov. 2 AM
For Tennessee and the Ohio VaIIey--Gen-
orally fair weather. clearing in northern portion,
winds generally southwest to northeast, cooler
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-02

sons, and at o'clock tomorrow morning will
leave ever the j.. M. s. l. for tour of the
southern part of the State
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-02

DeLesseps and the Coming Election.
PARIS, Nov. 1.--DeLesseps and his party are
watching the presidential election In the United
States with intense interest
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-02

Troy. N. Y, Nov. Rev. Caleb A. Stevens,
of the Methodist church. dropped dead at Lam
sngb1rg, Just after breakfast this morning
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-02


Whist vas IN many respects the most tasteful
aud creditable display along the entire line of
travel was made At Cmncrsville Here the citi-
xens had either decorated their houses irrespect
iva of party or there were few Democrats among
them. for almost every residence and public
building was prOfuseay decorated with flags,
bunting and appropriate em6lems. A drive Of
several blocks through the streets was made,
thousands following General Logan's carriage
and cheering most Justify. Fully twenty thou
e&Ad people were gathered at the stand in the fair
grounds. and each man Wed with his neighbOr in
giving loudest evidence of his enthusiasm and
qualification. At no point were the speeches Of
General Logan and Major Cakns moro warmly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-01

MAJOR c. J. House and son Ralph, who
have been stopping at Ocean Point, have
broSc camp and returned to Augusta.
MIR Henry +. Hill returns to the Massa-
ehuseus Institute of Technology in Septem-
Der, He will complete the entire course of four
wears tsere.
Rev. Mr.. Penney returned to the Maine
General Hospital Yesterday, and received his
discharge from that institution.
Mr., and Mrs. John $. Hendee and youngest
son spent Thursday at Old Orchard.
Des A Mason and family remain at
Southport during the month of August.
Mr., Fred Hamlen's party of four captured
400 handsome white perch in one hour recent
~ at the head OF Damariscotta pond. This
body of water il renowned for its perch
fisheries.
Mrs. Bradford Kimball and daughter of
Augusta, and Mr.. W. b. Shaw and family
oil Washington, ID, c., go to Squirrel Island
to-day to spend several weeks.
Mr., Holman of the Roxbury Mass. Ad-
Noeate and Mr.. Dudley W. Moore, were in the
city yesterday. Mr. Moore formerly lived
IN Waterville. his father being the well known
democratic politician, Wyman B. S Moore.
Inc son is a republican, being an ardent
Blaine and Logan man.
Rev Mr.. Bradlee is taking much needed
vacation. His pulpit is to be supplied two
weeks by Rev. Mr.. Holmes of Hallowel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-01

Mr.. J. K. Stewart of Macon, Ca, a well
known and trustworthy gentleman. makes
the following statement: My son, who was
between three and four wears old, was all
drawn up with rheumatism. His bones were
twisted, and he was all doubled out
of shape. He suffered intense pain, had lost
his appetite, was cross and frettul He was
reduced to a mere skeleton, and had to be
carried about on pillow. As these cases
where the bones were twisted and the joints
were all crooked, had for years baihed the
skill OF the most eminent physicians, | de
termined to use Swifts Specific, as | had
seen Testimonials from men whom knew to
be trustworthy, of similar cases it had cured
used two large size bottles of s s. s. &C
cordng to directions, with the most satisfac-
tory results. Nv son commenced improving
with the first dose of the medicine. His
sutferings diminished daily and his appetite
increased; he became cheerful and in good
spirits. Gradually he regained use of his
limbs, the twisted bones and joints
Strengthened out and in less than two months
&c was entirely cured, and could walk and
the about as well as anv child of his age"