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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-10
ILLINOIS.
Notes from Correspondents and Gleanings
from Exchanges.
Brief NIentiOn,

Suit has been commenced at Gaesburg against thir-
teen saloon keepers for selling liquor without license.
Louis Eliel, head of the Elel Brewing Company, of
&C. sane 'iea On Thursday OF Ap0piazy' at the age OF
Joseph Plumb, of Pecatonica in endeavoring to
jump on moving freight train fell under the wheels
and was killed.
Jerry Campbell whose relatives live at Moawequa
was knocked down by Wabash train, at Danville on
Thursday, and instantly killed. He not in the
employ of the company.
W. NJ. Bandy. prominent business man and real
estate agent, of Danvile died on Thursday morning
from the effects of overdose of morphine which
taken for the purpose of gaining some rest.
The Lincoln Coal mining Company have finally
been rewarded for their heavy outlay at Pana by the
discovery of a good vein of coal thirty seven inches
thick at a depth of 685 feet from the surface.
The drug stores at Chenoa now required to pay
QUO year for permit to sell liquors for mediei
nal purposes. last year there were five saloons
and now only one legazed place where liquor be
obtained.
The city council of NATION has reenacted an ordi-
taxing saloons of all kinds $500 per annum for
license. Druggists will be required to pay 800 per
year for the privilege of selling liquors. Eight sa-
looms have been licensed.
Tampico, of Whtesides county claims TO be the
banner temperance town of Illinois. For nine
secutive years She has voted mo license and at the
recent election but five votes poed against the
temperance ticket.
A coal-mne, worked by Crowson s. Watts, at North
Alton, was Hooded on Wednesday afternoon by water
from an adjacent pit, and thirteen miners had mar
escape from drowning the water being up to their
necks when they were rescued.
Sixty officers of the Illinois National Guards have
formed organization for the cultivation of interest
in military affairs, under the name of the National
Guard Association of Illinois. The constitution limits
the membership to active officers of the State militia
Governors. and ex-Cfovernors exoticers to be hon
orary members.
Conductor j. NJ Vincent, J. B. Porterfeld DR..
Briggs Jared Van Vleet and Mrs. Susan Clayton, who
We're seriously hurt by the Wabash accident De-
eatur Wednesday, are still in the hotels at Blue
Mound, where they are receiving proper attention.
Vincent is in very precaous condition, and is the
verdict of the surgeons that should he recover which
is not likely, he will never be able to walk. Aaron
Short and his family of children, five of whom
Gals have effected final settlement with nearly all the
persons injured
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nRE,rsrER.s eRIEvANcEs.
The Attorney-General VIII Wait and Allow
Time to Yindicate Him.

Inc AItOrney-tsenerst1 Will Ntsfft ana Allow
Time to yindicate Him.
WAsHNGToN, May 9-Attorney- general
Brewster said to a Star reporter, to-day that
the published statements charging the Depart
inent Of Justice with conniving for the dismissal
Of the Kellogg case are unjust and untrue. u
helieve." said Mr., Brewster that there was I'M
Inc haste in preparing and presenting the case
sainst Kellogg. and it was presented in such
,hape as to be entirely rejected by the grand jury
IN the first instance, and inconsequence of which
the second grand jury, which has been ad-
ourned was again convened at the instance of
counsel 1t was reported to me that Bliss was
extremely anxious to finish the case and
urged its immediate presentation; but in any
event no presentation was made Walsh then
left and could not be found. Walsh says he
went away because, SO long as Bliss was in the
case. he was satifed there would be no attempt
to convict. He believed his own testimony would
be questioned, and himself stranded, and he did
not care TO appear any longer as an instrument.
lie made to believe, too, by somebody.
that / was hostile to him. which was not so. for
l did not know him. At any rate when he
learned that Bliss was no longer in the case,
and received word from me that his presence
was necessary, he came without hesitation [
am rebuked upon both sides for my course in
this matter-by ignorant people, who do not
know what they are talking about, for not
doing my duty, and by those who know better
because / did my duty. Urgent efforts were
made to persuade me to desist from the prosecu-
ton, but there was too much to be remem-
bered, including the honor of the Department
Of Justice, and. beside that, the honor of Mr..
Brewster That | pursued the right course. [
perfectly satisfied, and the people of the
United States Will say so, too, some day"
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Running at Lexington.

LEXINGTON, Ky, May 9.-This was the second day
of the Kentucky Associations spring meeting. Bright
warm weather greatly improved the track and there
was good attendance, The first race, one and one
sixteenth mile for all ages for apurse of $780, was
waI-over for Athlone.
The second event was selling race, one mile, for a
purse of $3.50. Springer was first Tom Barlow sec
ond, Major Pickett third. Time, 1;5O.
The third the Robinson stakes for FLIES,
half a mile Trousseau by three-quarters Of
length; Retinue second Wander and Imprenptu
ming dead heat for the third place with Oathe fourth
and Oneida fifth. Time 1:03ls
The Phoenix Hotel stakes, for threeyear olds, one
mile and three-quarters, won by Admiral,
Richard L. second. Neophyte third. Time 2:1S.
The handicap for all ages for a purse of 1900 was
won by Hickory Jim, Bonnie Australian second Wave
o Light third. Time 2.04.
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Alleged Faith Cures in MASSACHUSETTS.

BOSTON May 8.-TNvo remarkable cases of faith
cure are reported in Litchfeld Me. According to a
correspondent, lady who suffering with can
tumor, and getting relief only by opiates was
visited by Rev. Mr.. Pearson and wife, who been
holding revival meetings in Augusta for weeks
past who advised her forego the opiaes and trust
in God for help This she did though strongly urged
to them. After few hours she fell into natural
sleep. and commenced immediately to A
neighbor, who had several dumb children seeing this
wonderful triumph of faith resolved to seek the help
of God for his children. He is rejoicing in hear
ing his children speak. These have ere
ated quite sensation in the religious circles of this
neighDorhood.
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T. L. Goldtbwait has bought the Marion Chronicle
succeeding John Q. Brownlee and d. N. Eekenrod.
Lucy Buck. of Lafayette has filed 50 900 damage
suit against Edwin Dill of that city, for breach Of
promise and betrayal
The Floyd county grand jury has returned ndiet-
mefts fer murder in the first degree against George
Davis and George Blust.
Robert Means. of Brookield aged seventy-seven
years is dead He prominent in business and
church affairs.
Knightstewn is experiencing great temperance
awakening. AT the close of a meeting Oh Wednesday
night 127 persons signed the pledge.
While Azerah Enoch was loading some saw 10 gs
rolled back catching him beneath it and breaking
both bones of his right leg just below the knee.
Mrs Sarah w. Lucas aged about seventy years,
and residing with her son-n law Isaac IL Poyner of
Winchester fell dead on Wednesday Afternoon from
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BATTLEFIELD AND RACE TRACK
Indianapolis Defeats Louisville and
Wins Championship Game.
Full Scores of the Games Played Yesterday
by the Clubs of the National League
Lexington Running Meeting.
A Victory for Indianapolis.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
LOUISVILLE, May 9.-This off day for
Louisville, and indianapolis succeeded in scor-
ing its first championship triumph at the ex.
pense of the Falls City team. The local men
were unable to do anything at all with Near
thur while the visitors lit onto Driscon in the
sixth inning and batted him in that and in the
seventh and eighth innings for nine safe hits. The
home team went to pieces at the same time and piled
up error after error. The new catcher, Mundinger,
caught fine game for the visitors, and their short
stop, Phillips did splendid work in the nfed. The
score is as follows:
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Specal to the Indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, May 9-Since the defeat of the Nor
rson bill it is said the vanqushed author of the dead
measure and many Of his friends have turned their
attention to booming Senator Bayard of Delaware,
for the presidential nomination Morrison is quoted
as having said that Bayard is the most sensible and
available man in the party OF course he had ref
erence to himself, who has eye firmly fixed upon
the presidential chair.
The letter of Senator Bayard to the Iroquos Club.
of Chicago in which he indorses the Morrison BILL
captured that tariff wing of the party, which follows
the Illinois statesman Senator Bayard is very much
tcled over the toy that is being given him.
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MINOR MENTION.
Partial Success of the Effort for the Removal
of Judge Axtell.

of Judge Axtell.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, May 9.-An effort to secure the
removal of Chief-ju Axtell, Of Mexico, hay
ing failed with the President, the matter was
taken before Congress by those fighting him. 1t
took the shape Of endeavoring to induce the
House to impeach Axtell The matter has been
before the sub committee of the Judiciary COM
mittee for some time, the charges being that
Axtell is corrupt and incompetent. Much testi
nony has been taken by the subcommittee,
which to-day agreed upon the form of its report.
they find that to great extent the charges are
sustained by the evidence, but they do not
recommend impeachment, not thinking srtfi
GENTLY strong case has been made out to warrant
such proceedings. They will, however, report to
the full committee that Axtell is not fit person
for the position now held by him, and ought to
be succeeded by some one else
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More Perjury I'm the Sharon Case.

SAN FRANcIsco May 9-The Sharon divorce case
has entered period of surprising revelations
Mrs Martha Wilson testified yesterday to having Civ
en- false evidence on behalf of the plaintiff and Harry
heard Sharon introduce Miss Hill to Mr.. True (snce
deceased of Santa Cruz. his wife confessed to-day
that the story a fabrication. and that nothing of
the kind occurred In making the confession the
witness burst into tears. and said: True told me
there $3.50, 900 in the affair, and l to have
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Kellogg Threatens to Make a Statement.

WASHINGTON, May 9-Attorney general Brewster
in his interview to-day, said the Kellogg case was dis
missed but the innocence of the defendant was not
proved and if the latter had not pleaded the statute
of limitations he would have had ample opportunity
to vndicate his innocence. To this Governor Kellogg
replies that it is that he pleaded the statute
of limitations and that the Attorney general repeat
edly said there was no case against him. He further
says unless the Springer committee Investigates his
case he will soon make a statement to the House,
showing the double-deang and hypocrisy of the At
torney- general in the whole matter.
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Special to the indianapolis Journal
CoNNERsyILLE May 9.-Early this morning a gang
of worknen on the Whitewater railroad began the
erection of large coal shed the entire portion Of
that part of Market street lying west of the public
square, Our citizens had not had the least hint OF
their proposed action, as all the tmbers had been
framed at some other point the road. Upon dis
covering the companys intention theUity Councilhed
hasty meeting and ordered the marshal to pull down
the structure, which was then well under way, if the
worknen refused to do so, which of course they did
large body of citizens excited by the ringing of the
fire bell arrived upon the spot in few minutes and
at once began to tear down the structure and fill up
the holes, under the order of the
marshal, the workmen deerning resistance useless.
Just as the work of tearing down completed the
north bound passenger train arrived, which the men
hastily boarded and just in time to avoid arrest for
abstructinga public highway. The street has been
opened as such for over twenty years, and is much
used by the public The action of the railroad COM
pany caused much indignation among the citizens,
who held meeting this afternoon and denounced the
same in strong terms The city authorities claim the
railroad company has right TO thus utilize this
street and If it persists the authorities will tear down
again enjoin through the courts, whichever they
deem most prudent. The action of the company
heretofore in obstructng streets with switches has
caused much dissatisfaction.
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A brilliant Elk hibition of Fieiding.

NEW YORK, May 9.-The fourth game between the
New York and Detroit League mines was exhibition
of fielding worth the seeing. The Detroits failed to
"catch on" Welch's delivery and the home nine got
on to Weidman's only the sixth inning, when
they earned three out of the four scored. The
New York nine played together in almost perfect
FORM and the visitors were not far behind them.
Geiss made a fine jumping catch of liner from
Connors bat in the fifth inning, saving two runs
thereby Following is the scare:
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The Bender Family.

Topeka, May 9.-Gov. Click has received advices
from sheriff in one of the Western territories in
forming his Excellency that the old Bender family had
been unprecedented out there and viii be captured with
in a day or two. The Governor has been having cor
respondence for time regarding this matter but
will not give the correspondence to the public. The
sheriff is confident that he put his hands on Them
any time. They have been Swallowed year more
By detectives who have ELECTED from them clews and
evidence that prove positively their identity.
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prison Guard overpowered and Killed.

MT. STERLING, Ky, May "a penitentiary guard
in charge of eight conycts whom he transferring
from Frankfort to the prison the Kentucky Cen
trail railroad, reached here yesterday afternoon and
started foot for prison Later five of the prison
ers were met who said one of the prisoners,
s of the the ruard
seized his gun and killed him Three of the prisoners
escaped the other five trying reach the prison
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A Salute TO the British Flag.

WASHINGTON, May 9.-The Secretary of War has
directed that national salute of twentyone guns be
fired from Fort Columbus, New York harbor to-mor
row. on the occasion of the departure of the arctic
Alert, in honor of the English ensign which
will be displayed at the fore This is in recognition
of the action of the British in giving this
vessel to the United States for in the search for
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Sensational Arrests at Monticello.

Special TO the indianapolis journal
MONTICELLO. May 9.-Peter Failing, proprietor of
the Failing House, jesse Spencer, meat merchant,
and Julius Livingston of Iogansport were arrested
for stealing oats from James 8IeCollum Spencer
and Failing gave 800 bond for their appearance at
this term of court Perry Turner is the plaintiff and
claims that regular organized party has bean work
ing the town. Other prominent people are implicated
he claims. Turner is in jail for stealing gold
watch 1t has created of the largest sensations of
the season. all the parties highly respected.
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DAILY Challenged by LANCE.

CLEVELAND, May 9.-=Dlncan C. Ross issues the
following:
Il will match Charles LANCE champion heavy
weight pugist of Ohio to spar Captain James G.
DAILY HAL toddard ring rules with hard gloves tc
finish, for $500 "a side which amount have for
warded to Richard X. Fox who if agreeable to accep-
tors, am satisfied should act stakeholder and
Joint the referee Of any match that may be arranged
to be contested Lake Erie 20 miles from shore,
opposite the city of Cleveland, the American side
fourteendays from signing articles. l appoint W. E.
Harding of the Police Gazette to act my represen-
ivtve to sign articles and make all other arrange
ments necessary. viii also allow $50 for expenses
DUNCAN Q. Ross.
LANCE is the pugst who won a medal and defeated
Charles KRvanagh, W. Carney D. Robinson, D. Went
ling and NJ Lamb, and who had fierce battle wit
Black Star at Columbus when the police stopped the
fight in the third round If Lange beats DAILY and
Stoddard, he viii be ptted against Charles Mitchell.
A Legislator Charged with Forgery.
TORONTO, May Or J. McKim, member of Par
T. - -. - L., e
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canvassin to-day to how the House will take the
Senate amendments. They say tonight that the bill
will certainly pass in its present shape as nearly
every member with whom they have talked is in favor
of concurring in the changes made in the bill by the
Senate The fact that the Senate struck ont the free
ship clause of the bill does not initiate against it,
It expected in truth that clause put on the
bill in the House simply for campaign purposes and
with expectation that it would be in the bill finally
when passed. 1t was very fruitless attempt at so
called tariff reform but embraces all in that direction
that the Democrats in the House will accomplish this
session.
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The kilbourn Yerdict Set Aside.

WASHINGTON, May 9,-Judge Hagner to-day set
aside the verdict 37 500 excessive in the of
Hallet Kilbourn against exSergeant at arms Thomp-
SON but said if the plaintiff would accept Judgment
for 500 900 it would be allowed to stand otherwise
he would grant trial.
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Prefers To Re Shot.

SALT LAks Utah, May 9.-Fred Hopt alias
Welcome three times tried ana convicted of murder
and sentenced TO be executed June 80, under the Utah
statute which permits persons 10 be executed to
choose hanging shooting has chosen shooting the
manner Of his taking eff. His attorneys gave notice
of appeal. Should stay of execution be ordered,
there will be danger Of lynching. The murder was
committed four years ago and the has cost the
Territory S15 900.
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A NEGRO Ravisber I,vpcbed.

LOUISVILLE, May G.-The Courier-J Journals Eliza
BEETHOVEN, KY, special says This morning about
O'Clock masked mob came to town, taking the keys
from ejaler, took Miles Petty, a negro who, some
few miles from torn hanged him to tree, A pla-
card was pinned to the body saying that it was not
TO be cut down till 8 o'clock. None of the lynchers
were recognized.
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Earned runs-New York, g.
Two base hits-Gillespie and WEIGH, one each.
First base on balls-Detrot. l; New York 3.
FIRST base on errors-Detroit !; New York 2.
Struck out-Detroit 7; New York. 4.
Double play-Hanknson and Mckinnon, L.
Time of game-1 hour and so minutes.
IJmnire-Afr Decker
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NORTHWESTERN LEAGUE.
A Serious Base Ban Accident.

CHuL1ooTHE, o. May 9.-Durng the game of base
ball by the Chilcothe and Portsmouth clubs this af
ternoon, the grand stand containing 200 people fell
iniuring about twenty persons The most severely
injured are Jerry kee internal uries in critical
Joseph MCGUIRE seriously hurt in the head; John
Bgbee, leg broken. Clifford Douglass. Burt Mitchell
Keller and Albert Wall (the last three from Ports
mouthl received bruises. The structure not
strongly built. The ladies in attendance escaped in
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Diving of Lockiaw,

Special to the indianapolis journal.
SHEIBYvILLE May 9.-0n Tuesday Ed Sleetn who
lives with John Gordon, in Marion township, fran
piece of wire about two inches long into his foot
The wire extracted and the wound thought to be
doing well until yesterday when he took the loclaw
and his death is hourly expected.
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The Prospect of the shipninc Bi1l.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, May 9.-Gentlemen who inter
ested in the passage of the shipping bill which went
dhrough the Senate yesterday in form amended
eroIa that IN which it from the House. baYe been
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The Tobacco and Fr1Iit-Brandy Taxes.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, May "a conference between the
Democratic members from Virginia, Tennessee, the
Carolnas and California held to-day to determine
what course to pursue upon the proposals to abolish
the tobacco and brandy taxes The statement in
favor of such abolition practically unanimous
though definite agreed upon. A com
mittee appointed to wait upon Chairman Morri-
and ascertain whether the ways and means com
mttee could be induced to take favorable action on
the bill Mr. Morrison was non-committal, but he IN
tinaed his belief that it would be unwise to attempt
any further legislation at this session. The
members from the tobacco'growing States will not
give up however, but will attempt to secure the de
sired legislation
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Special to the indianapolis Journal.
YINcENNEs, May 9-Pire destroyed the fine brick
residence of Mr. Charles Graeter First street this
evening. Loss, 81, 500; insured for 81 900 The
fire originated from defective aue.
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Earned Runs-Phiadelphia 3; Chicago, g.
Two base Hits-Manning, Coleman, Kelly and Flint.
Three-base Hits-Pfeffer,
First Base on Balls-Manning and Remsen.
First Base on Errors-Chicago l.
Struct Out-Rernsen Pfefer, Flint and Goldsmith.
Passed Bas-Ringo, 3; Flint, 1.
Wild Pitch-Goldsmith, L.
Umpire-VRncourt,
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Earned runs-Cleveland. 2.
Twe-base hits-Wise, Muldoon.
Passed balls-Hnes, i.
Wild pitehes--Harkins, 2.
First base on bals-Morril, 9.
First base on errors-Boston, 4; Cleveland, 3.
Struck out-By Whitney, To- by Harl<ins, 3.
Time of gane-1 hour and % minutes.
Umpire-McLean.
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THE SCORE:

Earned runs-Indianapolis, I.
Bases on charlottesville. 3.
Two-base hits-Phillips. Merrill
Left on bases-Louisvle, A. indianapolis, 3
Struck out-Louisville, l; indianapolis, 3.
Passed balls-Hunter, l; Mundinger, 2.
Time of game-1:40.
Trmnire-ConneiI
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Providence. 3; Buffalo, I.

PROVIDENCE, May 9.-Following is the score of the
game played here to-day between the Providence and
Buffalo climbs.
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Earned runS-TrOVlOeuce. l.
Two base hits-Hines l. o Rourke, l.
Struck OUTLINES, Farrell Carroll GiIligan, Lille
Calvin.
Pitching asssts-Radbourne, 2; Calvin, 5.
First base on errors-Providence, i; Buffalo, 2.
First base on balls-Carrol, ORourke, Force.
Double plays-Farren and Denny, Farrell and
Start.
Passed balls-Gigan, 1.
Wild pitehes-Radbourne l. Calvin L.
Time of game-115.
Umpire-Burns