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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-13

Henry Ward Beechers friends express hope
that some, at least, of the letters held by the
late Francis d. Moulton will now see the light,
because they will, they say, exculpate the Ply
mouth pastor even from the charge of indiscre-
ton. This is the ground that Beecher has al
ways taken and still holds. Tiltor's friends. on
the contrary, who claim to have seen the letters
that Moulton refused to make public, maintain
that their publication would be damning evil
dence against Beecher 1t is rumored that
Tilton, who is still abroad, is coming home to
reopen the notorious subject in justice to him
self, as Moulton had refused to print the letters
only during his life, not caring what was done
with them afterwards. But there is nothing
known about the matter. Moulton's death has
naturally set the tongues Of the gossips wagging.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-13
That sherman-Davis Letter


1t was known to several gentlemen here i'm
mediately after Gen. Sherman's jeff Davis
remarks before the Frank p Blair post, that
theIetter Of Davis referred to was sent by the
latter to Gov. Vance. of North Carolina, now
United States senator from that State. The
letter was captured with others in 1864, during
the expedition to Jackson and Meridian. The
letter, with other documents, was sent to Wash
ington, where they wore all placed in the arch
ives and it is probable that the identical letter
of Mr. Davss to Gov. Vance was never received
nv the latter
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-13
MT. Barrett,s New Venture.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-On Friday evening of
next week, Lawrence Barrett will present. at
Albaughs Opera-house, this city, for the first
time in America, Mr.. Robert Browning's drama
in blank verse entitled ''The Blot on the
Scutcheon." The right of the play was pre-
sented by the author to Mr.. Barrett during the
latter's recent engagement in London. 1t was
last produced in 1S43, at Drury Lane Theater
London, under Macreadys management wi4h
Helen Faucit (now Lady Martin) as the heroine,
and Mr.. Samuel Phelps as Lord Fresham.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-13

THE precious blood when it becomes thin and
watery. causes aches and pains by day, sleep
legsness and disturbing dreams by night. Make
the blood red, rich and pure, by using Guysotts
Yellow Dock and Sarsaparila, thus will you
drive all disease from the system and restore
the weak portions to health and strength. Its
good effect on tho blood and whole animal sys-
TEN is most pleasing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-13
A National LABOR LEAGUE.

PITTsBURG, Dec. IA preliminary meeting
of labor leaders, including representatives Of the
Amalgamated Association, the coal miners asso-
citation, the glass workers association, and the
typographical union, were held tonight, for the
purpose of forming a national labor league. An
other meeting will be held next week
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-13
THE FIRE RECORD.

Damaging Fire at New Bedford, Mass.-Sev-
eral Firemen Injured.
NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Dec. R.-Fire this
morning destroyed the large dry goods store of
Haskell s. Trips, the jewelry store of J. A.
Deter, the tailoring establishment of Robert
Gordon, and the shoe store of Michael Cairns.
The losses are Edward Haskells estate, &c.
600; insured for 81, 00O The loss on the stock
of Haskell e. Trip is $4,000; insured for $780,
two firemen were injured by falling ladders.
The outside losses are S., 600; insurance, s. 600
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-13
Two Families Poisoned.

DAYTON, o.. Dec. u A mysterious poisoning
case occurred to-day in two families occupying
a double tenement After dinner II. H. Rich
ards, his wife and three children, and Mrs. Her
man Keser, were all taken terribly sick with
pains in the head and back. Physicians were
in attendance all the afternoon and it Is possible
that all may recover The families used cistern
water in common, and streetcar driver is sus-
pected of putting poison in the water
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-13
Chandler to Go to the Senate.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-It is understood that
the Governor of New Hampshire will appoint
Secretary Chandler to the United States Senate,
on the 4th of March, in the place of Senator
Blair. Blair's term expires on that day, and the
New Hampshire Legislature does not meet I'M
til June.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-13
Failure of a Wooden Goods Dealer.

New YORK, Dec. 12-H. j. Goodwin, dealer
in wcolens, has assigned to j. H. Bird Prefer
ences, 100000. The firm enjoyed the conf
dence of the trade. and had been regarded as
solid. The failure is believed to be due 20 bad
debts, shrinkage in values and the lessened vol
ume of trade 1t is thought the FIRMS affairs
will be settled in thirty DAYS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-13
Failures for the Week.

NEW YORK, Dec. 12-The failures for the last
seven days, throughout the country, as reported
to r. G. Dun & Co.. Mercantile Agency, number
in the United States 314; in Canada, 81; total,
$40, as compared with 800 for the previous week.
The failures in the Western, Southern and Pa
cifc States are about the average, and in other
sections about as usual.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-13
Oil Works Burned.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. NV. H. Groves's
lnseed oil works. in the eastern part of the city,
were burned this morning. A quantity of oil in
the warehouse was saved Loss, $35, 900; in
sured
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-13
The Chionro Rallot swindIe.

CHICAGO, Dec. 12-The persons indicted for
participation in the election frauds in
The Second precinct of the Eighteenth
ward appeared before Judge Blodgett,
in the federal court this morning,
and gave bail in 10000 each The accused de
clared they had not had time TO examine the in
dictments' and were allowed until next Tuesday
To Mead
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-13
strike of Cigar-Makers.

PHILADELPHIA, Penn, Dec. 12.-The cigar
makers employed by J. Partuondo, 100 in num-
Der, were recently notified of reduction of
wages of 50 per thousand, and have, after con
sutation with tie executive committee of the
Cigar makers International Union, resolved to
strike against the reduction. They went out in
a body tonight
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-13

EVANSVILLE, Dec. 12-John C. Fares dealer
in hats, has assigned to Simon Jasep, after exc
cutting mortgages to the amount of $4,000 His
liabilities are estimated at $4,000
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-13

cessful President or total failure. Tammany
is 90 900 men stronger to-day than two years
ago, and will be the ruling element in New York
politics hereafter"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-13
Damare by Explosion of Gasometer.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 12-The damage sustained
by tho 81 Louis Gas Company by the collapse
OF its gasometer, will be from $50 900 TO $4,000
The exact amount cannot be ascertained till the
debris is cleared away The gasometer was in
sured for $50, 900. The company has made an
arrangement for full supply of gas until the
tank can be replaced.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-13
Judgments Confessed for $50, 900.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec I2-Judgments for $685.,
900 were to-day confessed by Franklin Baker, a
-four merchant of this city, tradinga r. S. Baker
g. Co. and executions were issued thereon. Baker
was dealing largely with South American ship
ners
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-13
MIR. Beecher's Church.

NEW York, Dec IL AT the annual meeting.
tonight Of Plymouth Church, tRev Henry
Ward Beeehers,l 2. 567 names were announced on
the rolls of membership. S. N. White was re-
elected treasurer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-13

YORK, Pa, Dec. 12.-George F. Deitz, of Glen
rock dealer in grain, produce and fertilizers
has assigned Liabilities, $50 000 nominal as
sets $50 O0O
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-07-27
IN THE TOLLS.

A Ch Cago Young Man Protesting to he
Wealthy Secures Place Merely to Have
Something to Dole will Have II.
CHICAGO, July Pa well dressed young
man wearing white hat, and whose gen.
eral appearance Tailed with that usually
fscribed to those males termed dudes by
The irreverent and unappreciative, occupied
a STAT in Justice Lyons court yesterday
His name is Joseph R. Stebbins. His
preser ce was due to the fact that he was
accused of having saved about $4,000
while in the employ of the Magneton AppE-
ance company, and this he managed to do
on salary of Sl2 per week. The charge
against him was embezzlement. George L.
Averill, president of the Magneton Appl-
ance company, who appeared as complain
ant stated that Stebbins sentered the com
pany's employ as confidential clerk about
eight monts ago. At the time he expressed
his willingness to work for Sl2 per
week, as he owned house and
lot and was worth about S35 900 and merely
accepted the situation for the purpose Of
being employed, and not through desire
to enrich himself. In his position the pris.
oner had full control OF the office mail, and
with this opportunity, it is said distracted
money orders, registered letters, drafts, and
cash with equal avidity. About two months
ago his actions became suspicious and n
watch was set on him, with the final result
of bringing him to justice. The court con-
tinued his case until July &c, in $500
bail. 1t is stated that when Stebbins enter
ed the employ OF the Magneton Appliance
Company he was arrested on a charge OF
embezzlement preferred by Z. S. 4 W. S.
Foster 4 Co, opticians, at No. IA Monroe
street. 1t is claimed that Stebbn' informed
Averill that he was unwell, and in this man
mer managed to stay away from the office
for one week while the case was being tried,
and without exciting the suspicion of Aver
i'll. The case was brought before Justice
Brayton, who discharged the prisoner. The
firm of T. S. < ". S. Foster allege that
they possess Stebbins sworn statement ad-
mitting that be embezzled from them.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-07-27
A DEVILS DEED.
Deliberately Blowing a Little Boys
Eyes Out With Deadly Dy-
Mantle Cartridges.
A Gay Young Man In a White Plug
Hat Who Only Wanted a
Place to Work.
The Remarkable History of a Gsor-
gia Murderer Whom No Jail
Can Hold Fast.

CHICAGO, July 26.-The dynamiter seems
to be in this city, and one of the most blood
thirsty and reckless kind, for his victim was
little child only years of age named
Willie Hahn, whose parents reside at No.
lbs Elm street, on the North Side. The
circumstances attending the outrage were
briefly as follows: About 1890 o'clock last
Tuesday afternoon, a negro was noticed to
hand to the child Q little package, which he
told the child to light. The negro then
walked off, upon which the boy thinking,
in his innocence, that it was some new
species OF fireworks, set fire to it.
The result was that though
it did not blow the boy into atoms,
and shake up the neighborhood for
several blocks around, it lacerated the poor
boy in horrible manner. completely de-
strOyed both his eyes, burned his hair off
his head, and wounded him on almost every
part of his body. The body of the boy is
wrapped up in wet clothes and all that is
possible s e ng done to save his life, though
with little hope OF success. The conclusion
caused by the explosion was so terrific that
all near it fled atfiighted The negro who
committed the dastardly act has not yet
been discovered On examination of the
remains of the dynamite substance, or rath-
er its envelOping substance, it was found to
be::a torpedo box, and it is probably due to
tins being the covering of the dynamite in
sr'ad of tha usual cartridge box, that the
res lis WAS not even more terrible than it
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-07-27
BIG DOODLE.

rtn<innati Crooks Tou0h an Old Gold and
Eezn Guse: from the.Elkin's Ranch for n
H4katelle in the shape cnI sum of sl3,-
Dt0---How the Game was Played.
EfECISSATI, July pa man represent
<n1 6mself as Juan c. Bscha, of Las We
SnS n NJ, the cattle king and millionaire
Hhoyas introduced on Change Wednesday,
o2peared at a Coyington saloon, last night
and professed TO be the victim Of bold
eonspiracy \ man covered with dust, and
anaWering the description Of the Mexican,
appehred at Dominick BOroS saloon on
Front street in COyingto late last evening
and asked the loan OF dollar, saying that
ks had been robbed Of $4,000 and wished
to asi to Cincinnati in time to stop pay
1renf on some drafts which the robbers had
iskeh.
His story was as follows He disposed Of
. Arge lot Of cattle yesterday, for which
he bad received payment in drafts and
cash. Early in the evening he fell in with
. parry of gentlemen p who invited him
20 drive with them TO see the suburbs. 4
hack which was conveniently at hand was
entered, and several points Of interest about
the city we're visited After driving about
for an hour or two It was proposed that the
party 90 ont 10 the LatonIa race
e1prse and inspect some stock. The
party drove out the Independence pike as
FAR IS the avenue leading down to the
freok Trey had been drinking, and the
Carte king does not remember much from
tkss 81. except that the hack turned in to-
ward the track When he regained con-
scioEsnets he found himself badly bruised,
hing by the roadside, Neither his former
forlrahi0Rs nor the hack we're in sight.
fte began 20 search his pockets, and was
d;smayed TO find that all his vsluables mad
been Stolen, together with his money. The
robbers got $4,000 in drafts, $500 in cash,
and gold watch and chain valued at 300.
He made his way back TO CoyingtOn as
.od,ckly as he was able in his weakened con-
dil;cn, and begged the loan of the dollar,
which was granted Boro and others in the
.sAicen we're. anxious that the Mexican
'shonla report the matter TO the police, but
~ <as in such hurry TO reach Cincinnati
<kni he would not stop. He said if he could
cnI5 stop the drafts he was willing to lose
<ke patch and 5000 in order to keep the
nAlter out of the papers.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-07-27
SAILED.

WA fsreely Relief squadron Has Sailed
Prom ~. Johns for the U. S.-A Great
Crowd Gathers to see the Vessels ON
81. JoHxs, y. F, July 27.-At 10 A. N
the 6reely relief squrdrom steamed into the
bar. The flagship Thetis led, followed by
the Bear. The Alert and all the harbor
steam tugs and steam launches, with the
6srs Of Great Britain and the United States
~ half mast and crowded with leading
e;iizeps. Onall public buildings and mer-
<a1tiIe premises flags were draPed. The
vessel in port displayed the national flags
ia mourning Thousands OF spectators
from he shore waved adieus by banner or
k1nskerchief which sslutstions were grace
in.;v returaed by the receding squadron.
f;enk Greedy and other survivors Of the
txrxditiOn are enjoying tolerable health.
1<>4 have been driving into the country
4r \ siewing the landscape daily since their
a1r,ral. The departments at Washington
t<rs notified of the departure of the squad
I'D at the moment of leaving. Secretary
I1ndler and others viii be present at
i.tland to attend the reception which 1t IS
{[,tosed to give the Greely survivors and
>/|f reSCuerS.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-07-27
THE CHOLERA DANGER.

7kt.e is no time for delay if Wheeling
i1:ehd, to take steps to guard against q
choie.s expidemic. While We do not mean
81 snakd false alarm, nor do we believe
>1k. re are in imminent danger of a pres
<s1 1Stbreak of the plague, still we know
<t6i & is raging fearfully on the other side
g tkt ocean. We know that a case has
htsn brought into this country; that It
<>;so light up the Mississippi River to the
0k;o md that the patient died. While We
h6b> ihat such steps have been taken as to
po>teoi spread of the cholera, the fact re-
nsi1s that the seed is here, and we are
hAa|s b have the epidemic. An ounce Of
rrsrentiOn is always worth pound Of cure
IS ANY iime.
h iswell known to our business people
fkaf & pne single case should occur in our
city 4 sOuld damage the city to the extent
Of thonsaDd and hundreds Of thousands of
doll&fs by interrupting trade and travel.
peop.e would be afraid TO come here and
nsa1le who are here would be fleeing to the
n1sntains. With a knowledge Of these
tt;1zs is it not essentially the part Of wis
>en and prudence to inaugurate steps at
<,,ke to secure proper sanitary arrange
neals to prevent the appearance Of the
kc.t'ble plague. The entire city should be
clsatsed, and kept clean of everything that
rosa bree! disease 1t is manifestly the
f1<fofthe municipal authorities to take hold
Of us matter and give it prompt attention.
But|if they decline to act promptly in the
mattel ;lc citizens should take it in
fsh3 and organize a Citizens Sanitary
cN..hn nission, ami by laying the city of into
tss'e IS and appointing sub,cOmmissions
1kcre would no trouble in soon having the
>s<f d condition to bid defiance to cholera
or ~ other scourgc When we come to
.z,kk Of it, there is not hospital or place
prsp>red to remove a cholera patient if any
ene hould be attacked with it.
III sOuld be too late to prevent disaster to
or bpsiness interests II we wait its appear
atte The proper thing to do is to do what is
nete'sary to prevent its appearing.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-07-27
A BAD PREACHER.
His IBrethren Decide That He Must Go
Hence.

His brethren Decide That He Must Go
Hence.
STERLING, ILL.,, July 26.-For ten days
past rumors have been rife about Sterling
that the Rev. R. W. Smith, pastor of the
Broadway Methodist Episcopal Church of
this city, was guilty of immoral practices
with certain members of his flock. Charges
were formulated by Presiding Elder W.
A. Spencer who convened an ecclesi.
astical Court in Sterling on We'd
nesday, the trial ending last evening
and resulting in an unanimous verdict of
guilty and his suspension from the minis
tryss Mrs. v, a widow, swears he has been
guilty of adultery with her from October,
1888, until last April yseducing her through
arguments based on Scriptural texts. He
promised to marry her on the death of his
wife, who is in poor health. His favorite
expression was: Where love is there can
be no sin.
+ Mrs, L., q member of his church, widow
of thirty-fve with three children, swore
the defendant attempted adultry with her
in June. He vowed to love and promised
marriage. He finally attempted force, but
failed. He implored forgiveness and
silence, which she refused He then
threatened to kill her if she ex-
posed him, and fear kept her silent,
Smiths defense was conspiracy and black
mail. The Rev. Mr.. Tibbats prosecuted,
and the Rev. Mr.. Shepherd, of Aurora, de-
Tended Smith. A church investigation will
soon be begun, when many revelations are
expected. Smith is still here and says he
is innocent and will fight the case at the
annual conference in October
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-07-27
Lively Youngsters.

CAIRO July 26.-Five Youngsters, aged
from five to seven years, visited the house
of man named Pitman, at Peppers mills,
yesterday and finding the family absent,
caught great number CT pigs, geese, ducks
and chickens, several cats and two dogs,
and dumped them all into the well Chairs,
tables, knives and forks bed clothing-in
fact, everything portable followed the live
stock, the last contribution being the fam
ily wheelbarrow This about filled tue well.
The outcry made BY the pigs, chickens, etc,
attracted the attention Of neighbors, who
rushed to the rescue. The loss, which was
heavy, was paid by the boys parents.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-07-27
on circumstances which, it is believed, dc
not present insurmountable obstacles.
Arthur and Kelly.

To such purpose Arthur and Kelly will
give their attention when they meet within
the next ten days. Of course everything
win be with the knowledge and cooperation
of Blaine. Secretary Chandler will be the
negotiator in that quarter. His present
cruise has this for one of its objects. He
and Kelly will meet about the time Arthur
and Kelly will have their meeting.
This scheme was hinted at in an inter
view with Butler manager at Detroit,
copied into the Sun some days ago. The
purpose is the explanation of the Suns ex-
altation of Butler and of that paper S reser-
vation as to Cleveland. 1t was submit
ted to a conference held in this city when
Butler was on his way from Washington to
Boston towards the close oflast week ,whenit
was approved in the belief that, as Blaines
canvass was going it would result in put
ting Butler in the White House-certainly
Butler or Blaine. The supporters Of each
will expect that their favorite will win; IN
any event will feel sure that Cleveland will
be beaten. 81 .sss~-.
General Butler will soon appear before
the country with an address formally ac-
cepting the nominations already and to be
offered him.
The central idea of what is on foot is the
devising aud adjusting on a sliding scale
of electoral tickets in certain States which
are expected to be carried and which other
wise would go for Cleveland. Should the
plan work, &hy. to the victors would be
long the spoils, of course.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-07-27
Not Hydrophobia.

BURLNG, n. j., July 26.-The report
circulated yesterday that Jennie Bennett,
residing on York street, above Broad, ID
suffering with hydropbobia, is empha,icnlly
denied by both the physicians and :he
family. The girl who is IS years old has been
suffering with complication Of nervous
and spinal troubles brought on by nervou,
exhaustion. She is subject TO nervous
spssms, which leave her delirious. II was
while in this condition that she was seen by
a party who manufactured the hydrophobia
story. The girl il much better and it is
thought she will be conyslescent in o few
dsys
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-07-27
A MODEL M0THER-IN-LAW.
She Bequeaths $50, 900 to her son-in-Is
Her VIII Disputed.

She Bequeaths $50, 900 to her son-in-I.aw
Her VIII Disputed.
New YORK, July ga few years ago
the daughter of Mrs Augusta Gilltnder, Of
this city, was welded in Europe to the
Marquis de San Mariana, an Italian noble
man. Upon her death more recently Mrs.
Gillender left viii in duplicate, giving to
her sor-in-law an estate valued at $50, 1000,
and naming Francis n. Bangs the well
known LAWYER Of this city, as executor. To-
day objections to admitting the will to pro-
bate were filed in the Surrogate's Office. 1t
appears that the Marquis and Marchioness
are now living separate, and it is in behalf
of the latter that the objections TO the will
have been filed The Marchioness inherit
ed in her own individual right at her moth
er's death, property, the annual iacome Of
which is estimated at $40, 900, bat she con-
tests the legacy to her husband on the
grounds, as stated in her objections, that
the will Of her mother was not properly exc
cuted, that it was.procurred by undue in
fiuence on the part Of her husband, and that
subsequent to its execution her mother had
revoked il