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Teaehers, Tnstatutes.

The Rush county teachers institute is in ses
sion at Rushville with splendid attendance.
Prof jesse H. Brown, Of the Endianapolis High
school; Prof Oscar ]. Craig, Of Purdue BnivetI
sity. and Prof Cyrus HOdgin, OF the Richmond
Normal are etiicient instructors on hand, and
they are performing an excellent work Rev J.
D. Thomas, pastor Of the Presbyterian Church,
will occupy the session of Wednesday afternoon
in the consideration Of a paper entitled Ten
Years in the Schools Of yirginia Rev. Thomas
was county superintendent Of the above named
State for q number Of years.
The Madison county teachers institate, met
in Anderson on Tuesday and tile session win
continue throughout the week. There Is a gem
attendance Of the teachers of the county
and much interest is being manifested
The enroilment at pfesBnt ID I26 and - much
larger than thas astaiHed on the second day
Of any preceding session. The following corps
Of welkknown Instructors are present ana will
assist in the work w. T. u. Sanders A. NJ
superintendent Cambridge CITY scilootss A. Rate
Huron, Central Normal College, Danville, Ind
Lemuel Moss, y. D., president Ihdiana Univer-
sity; Amai AtwateF. A. NJ, Indiana University;
John w. HOlcombe, State Superintendent ,of
Public InstGuctfons James III. Smart. Lila D.,
president Of Purdus Unixersityg Gen. III r..
Hurst Indianapolis r ], Charlton, superin
tandent Indiana Reform School Hubert ~.
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water as ) Remedy.
casseil's Journal.


There is ne remedy Of such general applica-
ton and none so easily attainable as water and
yet nine persons in ten will pass it by in an
emergency to seek for something of far less EN-
eacY. There are but few cases Of illness whore
water should not occupy high place as
remedial agent. A strip Of flannel or napkin
folded lengthwise and dipped in hot water and
wrung out and then applied around the neck OF
child that has the eroap will usually bring relief
IN ten minutes. towel folded several times
and dipped in hot water, and then quickly wrung
and applied over the seat of pain in toothache
or neuralgia, will generally afford prompt
relief. This trextment in collie works like
magic. have seen eases that have resisted
other treatment for hours yield to this in ten
minutes. There is nothing that will so promptly
cut short a congestion of the lungs sore throat
or rheumatism as hot water. when applied
promptly and thoroughly. Pieces of cotton
dipped in hot water and keep applied to old
sores and new cuts, bruises and sprains is the
treatment now generally adopted IN hospitals.
have seen sprained ankle cured in an hour by
showering it with het water, poured from d
height Of three feet. Tepid water acts promptly
as an emetic, and hot water taken freely half an
hour before bedtime is the best cathartic in the
case of constipation, while it has o most sooth-
ing effect on the stomach and bowels. The
treatment continued for a few months, with
prompt attention to diet. will cure. it is said.
any durable case of dyspepsia.
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Probable Fusion in Illinois.


Special to the indianapolis Journal
BLooMINGToN. Aug. 26.--It is possible that
fusion may be evolved tomorrow from the con-
fusion that has for some time existed in the
Greenback Labor party Of Illinois. Delegates
to the State convention, which assemblies here
tomorrow, are arriving. John q. Oberly, chair
man Of the Democratic central committee is
among them, discussing fusion and the basis on
which it may be reached. One State convention
was held here last Wednesday, called by zera
Waters, which adjourned to meet hare to-day,
together with the second convention. assembling
under the call Of A. r. McKeighan Each
chairman declares the other usurper and it is
openly charged that McKeighan and Norton, Of
the Chicago Sentinel, have been manipulating
the wires for Republican interests However,
it is quite positively asserted that these dscords
will Oe obliterated tomorrow and the chasm
closed The proposition met with much favor,
that the labor party casts its vote for the Demo
cratic State ticket and accept fair divide of
the electoral ticket Several of the most promi
inent declare that under no circumstances will
they support Harrison. 1t Is probable the
whole matter viii be referred to committee.
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Convention q, sons Of veterans.

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 26.--At the convention
of the Second Grand Division Sens of Veterans
of this city, this morning; eight States were rep
resented--New York, New Jersey, Delaware,
Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia,
Ohio and Distrietof Columb ia The preliminary
meeting was private There are many mem
bers present in an unofficial capacity from
States other than those mentioned The total
number present is about 160 drawn from all
ranks and professions
The Sons of Veterans this evening held camp
fire. Mayor Smith welcomed visiting Sons of Vet
Grams to the city COMMANDMENTS chief Frank P.
Merrill replied
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NEW YoRx, Aug IS Prom the World of Wed
nesday: Tho great Jay Bye-See trotting race
against time, which was to have taken place over
Prospect Park course yesterday has been post
poned until 10 morrow. and the race will then be
Of greater interest. If the little gelding beats
Maud S S record Of 2:O92 he will belong to Mr.!
Bonner; if not Mr.. Case will continue
to own him Bonner was in confer
ence yesterday with Hamilton Busby Of the
Turf. Field and Farm, relative to the price to be
offered for the rival of Maud S., and it was
definitely settled that no purchase should take
place within three weeks. Now that Bonner
has Maud s. said Bushy, he does not espe
cially care for Jay Eye-See After tho great
record made at Providence; was empowered to
offer certain sum for the geIding. and at Chi
eago Mr.. Case drew up a contract, under which
he would sell his phenomenal trotter. If
Jay Eye See does 2095 tomorrow
Bonner viii get the refusal Of himfor month.
Maud s. will be put IN training, and q three
weeks she will try to lower the record II she
fails, Jay EyeSee viii belong to Bonner, who
stands ready to meet Cases terms. which are
not unreasonable But as long as Maud s stands
at the head Of the list. Bonner is satisfied, and
viii not care to add to his stable"
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Minor Notas.

Minor Notes.
Alfred Richardson while working IN gravel
pit west of Monticello on Saturday, was buried
beneath CAVERN, and fatally injured.
Mrs. Sarah Mitchell died at her home in
Charlestown, Monday, aged eighty-one years.
Deceased was born in Clark county and spent
all Of her life at Charlestown. She was widely
known as charitable, Christian lady.
The golden wedding of Mr.. Ambrose Phelps
and lady took place yesterday. at their pioneer
home IN Pittsburg Carroll county. Many dis.
tinguished guests from distant States were pres
emit. and the aged twain were the recipients Of
marked attention.
AT Decatur Theodore Geoke was bound over
to the September term Of court, Saturday for
burning ex-sherifs Kricks barn. He failed to
give bond and was placed ia the city prison.
The officers failed to lock him in the cell and he
escaped, and has not been recaptured.
Tho fourteen ear-eld daughter of Alexander
Jones was helping to haul hay on Monday near
Nashville, In the wagon, when the horses got
into ow7iacksts' nest and ran away, throw
ing her off She fell between the horses and
wagon and was kicked to death, dying almost
Instantly
There has been no rain in the heighborhood of
Hagerstown for nearly fifty days. Leaves are
falling off the trees as if it were October The
grass is drying up and crops perishing The
best farmers assert that there will not be one
fourth the usual corn crop. No matter how
much rain may come, the corn is gone.
The Edinburg fair opened yesterday
with all the departments well filed.
The outlook for successful meeting
never was better There will be two good
ranged to sprinkle the grounds each night. SO
none need stay away on account of the dust.
Ella Harpole, the young granddaughter of j.
b. HaPpole of Boonville, stole FIVE 500 gold pieces
from her grandfather on Monday and ran away.
She Was found late the same day in Evansville,
and al1Ont Rl0 Of 4ho eff Ian 1laau pJ.ad
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Hon. ". r. .Jewell at Paris. m.


3Ut118DUIIQHtNu0' O no AIFulaHdpOIIB Jtufnda.
PARIS Ill, Aug 26 Hon. W. R. Jewell, of
Danvilla. Ill, addressed the citizens Of Paris on
the political issues Of the day in the court house
park last evening, Two thousand people were
present and listened to his two hours speech on
the tariff question. Mr.. JsweIl is natural ora
tor, and gave us the best speech thus far in the
asDpaign His speech WAS pronounced BY the
Republicans to be unanswefable. Much good
was done, and the Republicans say they viii
carry Edgar county for Blaine Logan and
Oglesby
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THE sTATE CANVAss.
EsepalSIieans Organizing for Work in . DEM
ocratic Stronghold.

fteraISIicans Organizing for Work in . Benz
ocratic Stronghold.
Correspondents Of the Indianapolis Journal
NASHVILLE, Aug. 25.-A Blaine and Logan
club was organized on last Saturday, the first
Republican club ever known here. Other clubs
are forming throughout the county Major
Grubbs spoke here on the 2sd to a large audience
He handled the tariff question spIendidly, and
gave the soldier wholesome thoughts for re-
Election. Brown county is being worked up bv
The Republicans as never before. They are con
Adent of cutting down the Democratic majority
fully 800
W. w. Browning has evidently been uneasy
ever since the Cleveland ratification. when emily
one voice was raised for the Democratic national
ticket. IL has been usual in this county for the
people to cheer at the least sign from this Dem
ocratic nonentity; but this year. it seems, n
spell has come over them which refuses to
sespond Every effort possible is being made to
have demonstration on the Both.
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FayorahIe Grain Rates to europe.

cifc issued telegraphic circulars to-day, an
nouncing that it would carry grain
from all points on its line in
Washington Territory to Duluth, Minneapolis
or st. Paul for eight dollars per ton, the same
also states that the rate OF $3.50 can be
secured via the lakes to LIVERPOOL or Glasgow
thus CRYING better through rates to shippers than
via Cane Horn.
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THE FIRE RECORD.
The Town of New IBerIa, La, Burning
Ha~vw Taq1eS

The Town of New Iberia, La, Burning
Heavy LOSSES.
NEw IBERIA, La, Aug 26. "A fire broke out
this evening in the rear Of Lehman & Taylor's
wholesale dry goods store, totally destroy
ing the building and contents; also H
Logahnem's residence and furniture store, and
half dozen other buildings, The fire was past
control at $50 P NJ, and there is no telling
when it will be extinguished The loss will be-
heavy. The fire is nearing the telegraph
Office and tho operators had to leave the Office.
The origin Of the FIRE was accidental Josh
Reynolds foreman of fire company No l, was
killed by an iron shutter failing on him. There
are no later particulars up to midnight.
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The Knfehtstown FaFr.

Special to tho Indianapolis Journal.
KN1GHrsTowN, Aug To-day is the first
day Of the fair and the entries and receipts are
larger than the first day last year, and the
attendance good AL tho space is taken up BY
exhibitors, and the fair will be better than last
year. To-morrow will be the big day. On
Thursday band tournament takes place, four
bands having entered to take part. The show
Of horses and cattle exceeds that Of last year.
The prospects are chat this VIII exceed any fair
ever held here
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WHnN disease he's taken ! strong hold

WHRN diseases has taken = strong hold upon
the system it needs q strong opponent to drive
It from the seat of its power Rheumatism and
neuralgia are the two most stubborn and per
sstent diseases. But Athlophoros, the CON
quar Of pain, has shown itself more than amatch
for them. It has never yet failed in its assault
upon the citidal Of Che enemy, and it is radical
and effective ia sts tfestmeut Rev. DR.. s. r.
Dennen, pastor Of the Third street Congressional
church, New Haven. Conn, who had suffered
all that One cpuld and i've took his first dose on
Friday. Sunday he was ia his pulpit Monday
he was we'll and has remained 50 eyor since
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enlarged uitn Attemptel Islaek- 81.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WINDFALL, Aug. 26-Ithamer D. Keith, Of
this place, was arrested yesterday on an indict-
ment found BY the grand jury at the April term
of the Upton Circuit Court. Keith is charged
with attempting to black mail Nathan Bailey, a
merchant of this place, out Of money, last fall
Some of the facts in the case are that woman
by the name of Davis, with whom Keith had
been keening company for a long time, became
enceinte and flied complaint in bastardy
against Mr.. Bailey. last November Bailey was
arrested. and. upon a preliminary hearing was
bound over to the Circuit Court Before the
case was reached for trial. and after all negotia-
lions for a compromise had failed, the complain
ant dismissed her case 1t was considered to be
bad case OF black-maii at the time; that several
parties were engaged in It, and that Keith was
one Of the parties. Keith is about thirty eight
years Of age, and IS widower with two children
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Irntaxad Telenhnnea.

CINo1SNATI, Aug &c 1T is claimed that the
instruments Of the Bell Telephone Company
have not been listed for taxation here for four
years. The instruments are the property of the
American Bell Telephone Company, and are
leased to local companies at the, rate Of twenty
dollars per annum for each instrument The
telephone officials here have been cited to APP
pear before the county auditor ON Friday next
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Phi Gamma peIta conren4ion.

PITTsBURG, Aug, 26 The twentieth annual
convention eff the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity
met tins evening and was called to order BY B
r. Romaine ST., member of the Grand Chapter
of New York Forty delegates were present,
but by tomorrow il is expected tho number will
be increased to over one hundred Nothing but
routine business was transacted tonight The
convention will be in session several days.
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Gpeely Invited y laontreal.

PoRTsMoUTE, NJ T., Aug 27-Lieut Greedy
has received from Commander Cheyne, of the
royal 9nayy, a eongratulatory dispatch. An
urgent telegram was also received from Capt
Bedford Pim requesting Greely's presence at the
meeting of the British association at Montreal
Sept. ]. Lieutenant and Mrs Greedy leave on
"Wednesday for Montreal
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BooSvrLLn, Aug. s.--Fhe Republicans Of
Boonvilie and Boon township met on Saturday
night and organized Blaine and
Logan Club The attendance was very
good Speeches were made BY Hon.
John b Cochran, chairman, county central com
1nlttee and others The constitution adopted by
the State central committee for Blaine and
Logan clubs was read, and signed by $50 voters.
I'bo club elacted the following officers President
j. r. HhfteKiQhn; viee,presidenk Frederick De-
troy; SECRETARY, James ~. Wood Geld marshals
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yellow Fever in Porto I.ieo.

WAsH1NGToS, d. c., Aug. &c The Marine
Hospital Bureau is informed that yellow. fever is
prevailing with great fatality on the island Of
Porto Rico. The disease is not confined to re-
creole population. The Governor general the
Marquis De La Vega Inselan died Of yellow
fever after Ave days illness, and several Spanish
citizens are down with the disease.
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INDIANA ANDILLINOIS NEWS.
How ThOmpson's Prospective Bride
Deserted Him at the Last Moment.
A Brisk Fight and Shooting Array Between
Rival Hotel keepers "A Upton County
Man Charged with Black-Mail.
INDIANA.
How Mr.. Thompson Was Tilted by His Lady
at the Affairs Foot.

How MIR. Thompson Was Tilted by His Lady
at the Affairs Foot.
Special to the Indianapolis journal
MUNoIE, Aug Is Eaton, twelve miles north
of this city, comes TO the front once more with
another story Of romance. For moro than a
year Joseph Thompson, d wel1-to-do young
farmer in that vicinity, has been paying his re-
speets to Miss Annie Pore, who seemed to en-
courage his suit and receive him with great
favor. Mr.. Thompson, concluding that they
had cOarted hong enough proposed that they
should east their lots together until death should
them part Miss Annie consented, and, with
hopes beating high and anticipating the joys
which the near future had IN store for him, he
came to this city on Saturday and Sc
cured The Iicense necessary in all
such cases. On Sunday morning, Thompson,
accompanied by Rev Mr.. Bosnian appeared at
a certain schoolhouse, where, in the presence of
many Witnesses the eonnubial knot was TO be
tied The young lady was present, as she had
agreed to be, but instead Of coming to meet
him who hoped in q short time to be her hus-
band, she appeared as the fond companion Of
another fellow who had been her lover in days
gone by and who at, this critical moment had
stepped in to renew his former vows, now that
his last best girl had cast him off With him,
Miss Pore, taking a buggy, attempted to leave.
Thompson followed and outran them and
pleaded with her to fulfill her promise, now that
everything was IN readiness But she stoutly
refused. Up and down tine road they
raced for some time The buggies
we're upset time or two, but no.
one was hurt tt was in t,ain that.
he pleaded with her. She saemed determined
in her 'etels adopted course and turned him
1saing remark ihat she never
10 marry him anyway, and that he was
loonsh to think SO. Plus defeated and fooled in
his attempt ia secure wife, he sadly returned
home without his bride, and the parsoni without
his fee. Thompson returned home and burned
his license. bQs yesterday again went IN purstse
Of her who had betrayed him, she having &C
companied the young fellow who encouraged her
action on Sunday to Wells county. How the
matter may end can only be guessed
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FATALLY Ipiure., Is : Quarrel.

CfNcINxArL Aug 26.-RDBert Butts was
fatally injured in quarrel, this afternoon, in
front Of his residence, by Henry Weighous The
quarrel arose about Butts's child playing on
WeighousS wagon. Butts attempted to draw q
knife whea Weighous struck him on the head
with hickory standard, fractlring the skull in
t1ro PLACES
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A Forrer Convicted.

CMcTNNATr, Aug. 26 HARRY Lee, book keep
err for Woodrough & McParlin, was convicted
this evening of forgery. The firm say their
losses by him amount TO over si3, 000. He fed
to Toronto after the discovery Of the crime, and
was returned after tedious htieatien.
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a Fire at. Scranton. Pa.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug 90. dispatch to the
Press from Scranton says The fire which broke
out here early this morning was confined to the
mill and yard of Joseph Ainsley. The losses
are estimated at $75, 900; insurance 81, 001
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Earned Rups-Indanap0lis T.
phree.base Hits-Fennelly, Phillips
Passed Bal4s-Decker, 9.
First Base on Balls-IndianApolis j; Cincinnati /.
First Base ON INDIANAPOLIS 1: CINCINNATI A.
Struck Out-By Shsllix 4; McKeon g.
Double Piays-Fennely, McPhee and Corkhill; Sny-
der. McPhee and Corkhiil.
Umpire-Devinney.
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John A. Reynolds The next meeting Of the
club will be held Saturday night the 30th,
when Hon. W. H. Gudgel, candidate for Con
gress. and others. will speak; and it is expected
then that the club will swell to membership
of about 500
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CnurNEATI, Aug. &c -Four members Of the
Lytle Greys, a local military company, were
tlishonOrably discharged 10 day for cownrdice
during the. courthouse riot Inst March, The
cases were tried before q ceurtmartial, and
Governor Hoadly approved the finding.
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A Train Goes over onto Another Track,

READISe, Pa, Aug 26.-There was de-
structixe wreck near Coatsville Pa, on the
Scyhulkia Valley railroad to-day. The new road
here crosses the WILMINGTON q Northern over
head. Owing to a misplaced switch twenty one
cars tunhled down on the Wilmington s. North
ern railroad, and many cars were smashed, hat
no one was injured
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nTeotinr ~ Karnntnn.

gorrespondeRce Of the IRdiauapolis JoNsnsi.
TIrroN Aug. 20. John A. Swoneland Of Tip
ton, addressed the Blaine and Logan club at
Kanpton, last night. The house was crowded TO
qVerfiawing and the audience was very enthHsi-
aetic The speech was well received.
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general Sheridan They formed part Of lot Of
city, State and southern railroad bonds valued
at 3d. 000, 900 captured at the same time, and the
majority OF which were subsequently restored to
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word be, Work work. work and earnest and
determined effort, and all will be we'll. With
best wishes, etc, l am JAry truly.
ED H GREEN
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Quarrel Between Rival Landlords.


Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
HARTRoRD GsrY Aug. 26.-Thls morning
about 10 o'clock, a shooting ARRAY occurred at
Montpelier in Blackford county, between two
hotel landlords, w H Spence, proprietor Of
the Spence House, was returning from the depot
with a travelling agent Without enternfng the
Spence House, the travelling agent went directly to
the hardware store Of w T. Schulz g Co. james
Mahany, proprietor Of the Geary House. stepped
up to the agent and handed him one of his cards,
bat did not ask him to stop at the Geary House.
Spence, upon hearing this, assaulted Mahany
and beat kim badly. Friends interfering they
were separated when Mahany returned to bis
hotel and procured revolver Returning.
Speaee saw him and took refuge in the dry
goods store of j. n Arnold & Co. Mahany fol
bowed him and fred three times at h1m, the Last
shot taking effect ia his arm. The wound is
only flesh wound and is not considered danger
Gus. No arrests have yet been made.
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Killed ny : Fam . Limb.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
HuNTlNGTos, Aug. 26.This morning, near
Roanoke, this county, Lewis jerome, while
hauling sawIOgs was struck by limb falling
from atxee, producing injuries which proved
fatal. his death resulting in short time after
the occurrence.
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A ToIedo Dry Goods House on III,

TOLEDO, @, Aug. 26.--Fire was dis
II tonight in the wholesale dry GOO. nous on
G. L. Luce g Co. It was extingui "a with a.
loss of $25 900 goods and s.. 600 on the build
inc