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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
Murder at Steubenyille.

STEUBENvILLE O., June S.-The Fifth ward
of this city was the scene, to-day. of a mys-
ferrous murder. AT an early hour this morning
John Buchanan aged nineteen. shot John
Branigan in the leg. About an hour
later John Yoder, David Yoder, Tony
Brogan and Samuel Bowling were walk
ing up the Cleveland & Pittsburg
railroad, on the way home, when two shots were
fired from the bushes the wayside One ball
entered Dowlings brain near the right ear and
killed him instantly. Buchanan gave himself up
for shooting Branigan but denies killing Dowl
ing. The two Yoders and Brogan have been ar
rested on suspicion. Bowling was coal miner
and married.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
The News Bearers.

CHICAGO, June THE committee appointed
to notify the presidential and vice-presidential
candidates of their nomination will meet at the
Parker House, Boston, June 20, and proceed
thence to Augusta, Me-, the residence of Mr..
Blaine, and, after notifying him, they will pro
coed at once to Washington. where they will no
tify Gen. Logan. All members intending to go
will notify Hon. e. H Rollins, Dover, N. H.
The following gentlemen have been added to
the Republican national executive committee:
Senator William S. Sewell. New Jersey S. NJ.
Yost, Virginia and Church Howe. Nebraska
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
smothered with Congratulations.

AUGUSTA, June I-Congratulatory kilograms
continued to reach Mr.. Blaine during Friday
night and Saturday. Over a thousand
kilograms were received within three hours after
the nomination many from Europe. Among the
most prominent were those from Minister Nor
ton, at Paris, and Col John Hay and Clarence
King. in London The following was also received:
CLEVELAND, June z. 1884.
JAS. G. Blaine, Augusta Our household join in
one great thanksgiving. From the quiet of home
we send earnest wish that through the turbulent
months to follow, and in the day of victory you may
be guarded and kept. LUCBETIA r. GARFIELD"
A cordial dispatch was also received from the
Garfield boys, students in Williams College.
The following dispatches were also received
Ben Harrison sends a dispatch promising the
electoral vote of Indiana. James Longstrcet
sends the congratulations of the Wing Republic
ans of Georgia.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
Round-House and Engines Burned.

Dies MONIES, Ia, June S-This evening the
large round house and repair shops of the Wa
bash St Louis & Pacific, and st. Louis g.
Des Moines, and the Northwestern railroads
burned to the ground. The fire is supposed to
be the work of an incendiary Nine engines
were DESTROYED; also, all the machinery in
the repair shop, together with one passenger
coach. The approximate loss is $4,000; no in
surance. The two latter roads have no engines
here to send out trains tomorrow; the St Louis
DesMoines IL Northern has only two engines left
on the entire road, and the Sd Louis, DesMoines
& Northwestern only one.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09

Chicago letter.
Elkins is to be Secretary Of the Interior in
Blaine's cabnet-that is the decision of the
hotel Hobbies the day after the convention. Old
politicians say he is the best manager of a CON
vention campaign that the present generation
knows. He came here a week ago Wednesday,
and has been working ever since. He has the
rare combination of tireless energy and never
failing good temper, with a cOneiliating spirit
The physique Of the man is something astonisn-
ing After ten days and nights of the hardest
kind of political engineering, he was talking to
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
The Greencastle High School.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
GREENCAsTLE, June a-The sixth annual COM
mencement of the high-school, of Greeneastle,
took place at the operahouse, on Friday. The
orations were all of a high order, and to com
mend the best would be to commend them all.
The class was composed of nine ladies-Misses
Lizzie Brandon, Zella Brandon, Bessie L.
Grooms. Fannie S. johnson, Rhoda NJ Kelly,
Flora B. Letner. Gena Noe, Matte w. Steeg
and Kate Stone; and five gentlemen, Messrs.
Henry Bicknell Milton L. Corwin, Fred O..
Jackson, Harry c. johnson. and w. H. Morrow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
A Peaeenaker Killed.

VIcKsBURG. June s.-Information is received
from Greenville of most deplorable shoot
ing ARRAY there last night Gadchaux
night clerk at Isberg's Hotel, had
difficulty with some one unknown.
Judge Taylor Rueks interfered and was instant
ly killed, shot through the head Gadchaux
was hit with five balls and mortally wounded.
Rucks was one of the most prominent citizens
at the solicitation of both parties, but resigned
about month ago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
Jefferson County Republican Ticket.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
MADISON June THE Republicans OF, Jeffer-
son county, in convention this afternoon re-
nominated Hon. William NJ. Copeland for repre-
sentative William Middleton for sheriff, William
H. Matthews for clerk William p Graham toI
treasurer, W. L. Casby and James K. Reed for
commissioners. James H. Smith for surveyor,
and Thomas W. Forshee for coroner.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
Attempted Burglary in the Madison City
Offices.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MADISON, June This morning, about 3
o'clock, as Policeman Dillon was making his
rounds, he heard noise in the City Building
He at once summoned policemen Kinds and
Dawson, who guarded the outside while he
went into the building, and there found in the
treasurerjs Office George alias Dotsey Watson
at work with a sledge hammer on the iron safe.
He ran into the cellar with the officer at his heels.
Here he turned and fired, emptying all the
chambers of his pistol at the officer, but without
effect. The officer then leveled his revolver at
his head when he threw up his hands to give up,
but the officer had no more than lowered his
pistol to his side ere Dotsey wrung it from his
hands and fired again By this time the other
officers came in and promiscuous firing began,
but at last he was landed in jail after giving the
officers severe struggle. He has but one arm,
having had the other blown off while firing the
cannon on a 4th of July At his preliminary
trial this morning he waived examination and
was put under $500 bail to appear in court
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
Wayne County Democrats

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, June e-The Democrats of Wayne
county met in convention at the Grand Opera
house, this city, yesterday. Delegates to the
State convention were selected who are supposed
to prefer the nomination of Gray for Governor.
They were left uninstructed, however. General
Manson appeared before the convention and
made speech, but seems not to have persuaded
his hearers that he would make the most impos-
inc front the Democratic State ticket could have.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
Lively Contest in Davies County.

Special to the indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, June 8.-The Daviess county
Democratic convention yesterday nominated
Hon. John H. O'Neall for representative, Rich
H. Greenwood (the incumbent for treasurer,
A. J. Demois for coroner, and 7. J. Smiley for
surveyor After balloting more than two
hundred times for sheriff, the convention ad-
iourned at | o'clock this morning without max
ing nomination for that Office and without a
date for reassembling
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.
rhe Preparations for the Expedition to Khar-
toum Going Forward.

LoNpoN, June The report which has been
gaining currency the past few days that prepar-
ations for military expedition to Khartoum had
ceased has been semi officially denied. The expe-
dition will be en- route by July rs.
A committee composed of Major general
Fielding Quarermaster-general Harrison,
Colonel Hamilton. and Commissary- general
Young have been ordered to meet at Aldershot
10 report upon the schemes for providing water
supply for the army while operating in the
desert. An order has been sent to Cairo to
cchelon the whole Egyptian army under General
Halfa
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09

SOFIA, June THE Servian diplomatic agent,
Ander threat of instant withdrawal, has demanded
Che reinstatement of a military post this side of
the Minsk and the immediate expulsion from
Sofia, and various districts, of all Seryian refu-
gees, including Metropolitan Michael The popu-
lace is greatly excited
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
AT Newport, Ind.
NJ 4NOW PUIVi NHIUs
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
NEWPORT, Ind, June When the dispatch
was received announcing the news of the nomi-
ration of Blaine, the artillery was brought to
the front and opened fire. The greatest enthu-
siasm prevails Everybody is well satisfied, and
think the ticket the peoples choice
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09

a street full of Blaine clubs in front of the
Grand Pacific balcony at o'clock this morning.
Elkins, to-day, in commenting on the result,
called attention to the fact that on the first bal
lot there were ten Republican States which did
not give Arthur single vote, while of the entire
list of States there were only five in which
Blaine did not receive some support. One of the
last acts in the convention was the withdrawal of
the New Mexico member of the national com
mittee and the substitution for him of Elkins
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
Getting Wolfsh.

LONDON, June Bismarck has made over
lures to Granville, British Foreign Secretary,
gardng the cession of Wolfsh bay on the west
coast of Africa, to Germany. The reason he
urges is that German settlers occupy the dis
trict about the bay. and that German com
pany is constructing railroad from the sea
shore to the mines, which are some distance
inland.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
Draeced 10 Death Under a Clod- Roller.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
MUNcIE, June THE eighteen year-old son
of VIM. R. Pittenger, living eight miles north
east of this city, met with a tragic death this
afternoon while cultivating ground with clod-
roller. The horses became frightened, ran
away. and he was thrown in front of the ma
chine, and, after being dragged considerable
distance, was run over and killed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
Cincipnati,s DaiIv Traredv.

CINCINNATI, June S-Wm. Winsweiler, TWEEN
ty-four years old, workman in the watch-ease
factory at Newport, Ky. went to house of ill.
fame on Elm street. Cincinnati, at half past IL
tonight, took Nellie Barnett, an inmate to her
room and cut her throat with a razor Suppos-
ing he had killed her, he then cut his own throat
almost severing his head from the body. Nellie
Barnett's wound is not necessary fatal Winds
weller is supposed to be insane. He recently
came from New York, where his relatives live.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
BOY EntaIIY Stabbed.

CINc1NNATI June s.-This evening, about Q
o'clock, on Race street near the Arcade, George
Donovan, fourteen years old, stabbed Martin
McGurn with penknife, severing the femoral
artery Donovan had been following company
of bows who wished to shake him. McCiurn at
last held Donovan to let the other boys run
away, and was stabbed. His wound is believed
to be mortal. Donovan has been arrested
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
The Nominating Speeches.

Convention Report
The remark of one of the delegates that he
once had a COW case in which he had heard two
better speeches than most of those that were de-
livered on the present occasion was justified.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
Gen. Brownies Opinion of the Ticket.
Snecial TO the Indiana nnlis Journal

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, June 8.-General Browne and
Major Steele returned this morning from Chi
cago, and will be in their seats in the House to-
morrow. They both expressed opinions tonight
that the ticket nominated at Chicago will be
elected beyond any question of doubt 81 can
not conceive of a combination that would be
stronger than Blaine and Logan, said General
Browne 1T will sweep Indiana, New York and
Massachusetts, if any Republican ticket will.
think Logan adds strength to the ticket. and no
other name, in my opinion, would have been
better for the second place.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
Design for a Campaign Badge.

WASHINGTON June Mr.. Benjamin F.
Worrel, clerk in the Treasury Department, and
president of the One-arm One-leg Club of this
city, and original Blaine man, has already
designed Blaine badge with the word Tattoo y
and displays it on the lapel of his coat. He
thinks Republicans can in no better way repudi-
ate the attacks that have been made on Blaine,
and the tattoo badge will be as popular with Re,
publieans as the 329 badge was four years ago
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
At Greencastle, Ind.

specal to the indianapolis Journal.
GREENcAsrLE, Ind, June ga rousing out
of-door meeting was held, last evening, to ratify
the nominations Of the Chicago convention
That Blaine was the choice of the majority of
the Republicans of this village is attested by the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
Erance Gets the Best of It.

PARIS, June THE treaty between France
and AMMAN has been signed. The Provinces of
Bin Thuan and Than Goa are restored to AMMAN;
, customs system similar to that in Cochin
hina is established and French military occu-
alton at all the strategic points of AMMAN and
ronquin are to be effected if necessary. A per
nanent French garrison will hold a portion of
he citadel Of Hue
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
RATIFYING THE NOMINATION.

The Carroll County Republicans Greet the
Ticket with Great Enthusiasm.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
DELPHI, June S.-The result of the Chicago
convention was received here with the utmost
satisfaction, and the widest enthusiasm A
rousing ratification meeting was held here last
night, as was the case in all the smaller towns
throughout the county. The ticket is spread
ing CONSERVATION in Democratic ranks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
The Papal Consistory Postponed.

ROME, June THE consistory for the creation
of cardinals is deferred until autumn, owing to a
disAsreer.-s-at IF the Vatican md government
on account of an alleged breach of the eoncordat.
The Pope has directed special commission of
cardinals to prepare protest. to the French Catho
lies on the subject of divorce laws.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
Commencement Exercises.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
BLooMINGToN, June REV. Dr. Everest,
president of Butler University, of Indiana,
preached the annual class sermon to the gradual
ing classes of Illinois Wesleyan College tonight.
DR.. Everest was formerly president of college
of the Christian denomination at Eureka. DR..
Adams, of the Wesleyan College, preached the
baccalaureate sermon this morning
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
At Shelbyville, Ind.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
SHELBYvILLE, June 8.--The nomination of
James G.. Blaine created great excitement in
this county, and gives eminent satisfaction to
every Republican, while the selection of Senator
John A. Logan meets with the hearty approval
of all the old soldier boys. Many fair-minded
Democrats concede that it will take more than
herculaean effort to defeat it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09

vast number of original Blaine men on the
streets last night. His nomination is regarded
as an essential triumph of the common people"
The Republicans of Putnam are willing and
eager to organize and prepare to do effective
campaign wolk for Blaine and Logan. --z---
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
BINS Received, but No Letters.

LONDON, June The late bills drawn by
General Gordon on the government have
reached Cairo, but no letters. 1t is suspected
that they have been intercepted by men in the
pay of certain officials at Cairo, who are secretly
trying to thwart the action of the English. The
government has decided against the employ
ment of Turkish troops in Soudan.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
INDIANA AND ILLINOIS NEWS
Battle with Burglar in the City
Building at Madison.
A Delaware County Boy Dragged to Death
An Illinois Topper Drops Dead-Glean-
ings from Two States
INDIANA.
A Shelby County Farmer Robbed of Hi
Hoard of Gold and Silver.

Hoard of Gold and Silver.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
SHELBYvILLE, June William Kastor, of
Marion township, one of the wealthiest farmers
in this county, was robbed last night of nearly
$500 in gold and silver coin. Some of the money
he had in his house ever since the years previous
to the war. The money wss secreted in a
bureau drawer, wrapped in paper box In the
same drawer was a pocket-book containing $3.50
in paper money, and handkerchief with $50 in
silver which remained untouched.
Early in the morning couple of men came to
the smoke house and stole crock of butter. but
the employees on the farm chased the rascals off
the farm
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
They Are Not Wanted.

Cincinnati Enquirer
1t appears that the political scandal-mongers
and trouble-breeders of the New York Times,
New York Evening Post, with Henry Ward
Beecher bringing up the rear are preparing to
break into the Democratic party These few
lines are to notify these gifted persons that they
are not wanted. If they want to do the genteel
thing by the country they should go off in. the
n1rrn
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09

GENEVA, June IA dispatch from Begauz
states that at the launching of the lake steamer
Hapsburg on Lake Constance, to-day temper
ary wooden structure filled with spectators gave
way Forty ladies' among whom was the
Princess Thurn and Taxis, were precipitated into
the lake. AL however, were rescued without
nnY serious result.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
NATION, H., June The nomination of
Blaine and Logan was received here with the
most enthusiastic approval A grand ratification
meeting was held in the opera-house tonight.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
NEWMAN, Ill, June The nomination of
Blaine and Logan was received here with yells of
delight and almost entire satisfaction to all Re
publicans The platform meets the approval of
all. Put Illinois down for 40, 200 Republican
majority
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
At South Rend.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
SOUTH BEND, June Several thousand of
our citizens ratified the nomination of Blaine
and Logan tonight with bonfres fireworks
speeches and songs. Speeches were made by
Capt. Ed. Nicar, Hon. L. Hubbard and Aaron
Jones'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09

BERLIN June THE German government
has sent communication to the French govern
ment in regard to the commercial stipulation of
Ticntsin to-day. 1t cougratulates France on her
military successes, but objects to her CONNER
cia policy in closing certain Chinese provinces
10 General trade.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09

Special to the indianapolis Journal
MADISON June "A Young man belonging at
Rushville, this State, committed suicide by
taking morphine, to-day, at Lockport. KY, just
across the river from this city
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09

where he had extensive landed estates. He was
well known in eastern Indiana as a soldier and
most prominent private citizen. His estate is es-
tlmated to be worth from 5000 900 to 5000, O0O
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
Reports of a BattIe at Berber.

CAIRO, June News has been received that
great battle was fought at Berber on the I'd
inst, but neither the particulars nor the result
are yet known here.
The government has ordered battalion of
Egyptian troops to Suakim on information that
Osman Digma is preparing to attack on Monday
next
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09

HARTFORD, Conn, June 8.-Henry c. Work,
evening of heart disease Marching Through
Georgia" ''Grss@esther's Clock" and Dear
Father, Come Home with Me Now were written
huh i'm
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
Died in Florida.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
MuNcIE, June 8.-Cole c. Anthony, Of this
city, died last night at the home of his son-in-
law, Henry Swain, Anthony Place. Florida
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09

Egypt, England recognizes the suzerain rights
of the Porte throughout Egypt, including the
Soudan. France formally abandons all claim to
dual control
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09

Told the truth when he said DR.. Wings Corn
and Bunion Remedy had equal. Beware of
cheap limitations said to be as good, or just like
Dr. Wing's
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
How to Do It.

The Western Citizen, of indianapolis. Ind,
states Mr. Harry J. Miller, associate editor of
this paper was relieved by ST. Jacobs Oil OF a
gevere attack of rheumatism.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
Shoe Factory burned.

Boston, June Winslow & Rogers shoe fac
tory, at Salem, was burned this morning. Loss
800 OOO The fire is believed to be of incendiary
origin.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
Death of Elder Green,

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
BRowNsBURG, June Slider Morton Green,
a widely known pioneer, aged eighty eight years,
died here to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
Horsford's Acid Phoshate.

A RELIABLE ARTICLE.
DIR. E. Cutter, Boston, Mass, says: Il found
it to realize the expectations raised and regard
it as reliable article.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
OBITUARY.
Gen. James Watson Webb the Veteran New
York Journalist, Is Dead.

NEW YORK, June General James Watson
Webb the veteran Journalist, died at 4:30 o'clock
P. NJ. to-day aged eightyth years. He was
identified with many public and political enter
prises during the first half of the century. He
was United States minister to Brazil from 1861
to 1869
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CHICAGO. ROCK ISLAND g. PAcEElc Ply

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