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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-12
Brief Mention.

John A. Stevenson, the Republican candidate
for Governor of Louisiana, is a brother of Mrs
DR.. Parkins, of Havana.
Thomas Keogh, city marshal of Bloomington
resigned last night, and the City Council pro
NOTED Sergeant Heron to fill the unexpired
term
Mrs. Prndle, seventy years old living near
Rochelle. went to Dakota, and returned after
being absent SIX months, having sold her claim
for 81, 600.
Maggie Brown, the prize fat woman of central
Illinois, has been brought before Springfield
justice on the charge of selling liquor without a
license She was acquitted.
Anthony Anderson, wealthy farmer near
Pana, has closed the contracts for the necessary
buildings and machinery for creamery, to be
completed within short time.
In the circuit Court, rIilsporo. yesterday
Joseph Hess an agent of The Phoenix Insurance
Company, of Brooklyn, was sentenced to the
penitentiary for two years for forgery.
The trotting stallion Voltaire died, yesterday
at the stock farm of c. B. Allane, having been
brought thither from Kentucky, where he was
partially owned. The horse had a record of
220 IA, and was valued at Sc, 500
Lansing Hutchinson, of Avoca, Livingston
county killed a timber or black wolf. 1t weighed
upward Of one hundred pounds, and the skin and
scalp brought him $3.50 This is the first wolf
Of that species seen in Livingston county in
many years.
John F1ack, a tarmer, living three miles north
of EdwardsviIle, was driving his team of horses,
on Thursday, when one of them became ballly
Flack got down from the wagon, and while
endeavoring to make the horse pull was severely
kicked ON the nose, the bridge of which was bro
ken and the face badly disdgured
Yesterday afternoon while a party of young
men, consisting of Thomas Randall, his brothers
Robert and Buck, and aHotheryoung man by the
name of Johnson were hunting four miles north
of Pana, Robert Randall, aged seventeen years,
accidentally shot himself while loading his gun,
the charge striking him under the chin, tearing
off the front part of his face and the top of his
head, killing him instantly.
Mrs. Ursury, living near Stewardson, had
quarrel with her husband, and she thought to
fIighten him by appearing before him with her
clothes saturated with kerosene, threatening
what she would do If he did not make up. But
he seemed to take it very cooliy, not even MOTTO
ing her condition which so exasperated her that
she went to the stove and set fire to her clothes
She was Immediately enveloped in flames, and
becoming frightened herself, rushed from the
house and threw herself into ditch close by.
Her husband followed, and tore her clothes off
as quick as he could, but too late to save her.
She fingered in great agony, and expired on
Wednesday
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Minor Notes.

Mrs Letitia Rice, who attempted suicide the
other day at Jefersonyille, is III fair way to
recover.
The puddlers at the nail works and the bar
and guide mills of the Wabash Iron Works at
Terre Haute have resumed work, the coal block
ade being at last broken The puddlers will GO
to work on Monday.
Henry Cadyson, a well known young man re
siding in the northern part of Miami county,
committed suicide on Thursday night by taking
forty grains of morphine. Disappointed love
was the melting cause.
The broom factory of Perry g. Haskell at
Upton, was destroyed by fire yesterday. 1t is
supposed to be the work of an ineendiary. The
loss will only foot up about 800, and was fully
insured in the American Fire Insurance Com
pany
A man giving the name Of Frank Ewing and
claiming to be a newspaper reporter from Phila-
adelphia, Pa, was found wandering about Rich
mond on Thursday, ragged hungry and money
less He is victim of the opium habit and a
physical wreck.
The grand jury at Rising Sun has thus far ex-
amined nearly sixty witnesses in the Smith out
rage case. Nothing has come to light to show
that the men under arrest are not the guilty
ones and mob violence is looked for as soon as
an Indictment is found.
The Oliver Chilled Plow Works, of South
Bend, have decided to establish branch house
in San Francisco This trade has heretofore
been supplied through the iobbing trade buying
direct from the home Office. Mr. A. Listen
berger will leave for San Francisco on June l, to
take charge of this branch.
Rev. f. B. Durham, the popular rector of St
James Church, South Bend, has returned from
his Southern trip fully restored to health He
has been absent nearly two months, spending
most of the time in Alabama, where he found
the climate congenial He was met at the train
by the vestry of the church, and a number of
his Templar brethren.
Amanda Brown. who resides near Moss Island
Mills Madison county. has instituted a suit
against Marion Closer also resident of that
neighborhood, for seduction and breach of
promise to marry A short time ago Closer
took sudden departure for Illinois, and as he
leaves sixty acres of land in that county, the
girl has taken this manner of securing repara-
ton.
The New Albany Presbytery has employed
Rev. Charles Little, at salary of 81, 200 year.
as an evangelist for weak churches Rev. Nc
Killig Of Charleston; Rev. W. J. Frazier, of
Bedford, and Messrs. Kennedy and Leaven-
WORTH were elected commissioners to the Gener
al Assembly with Rev Barr, Of Vernon; Rev.
Gilchrist, Of Lexington, and Messrs Swope and
Leavitt as altefnates.
Mrs. Barbara Brecount wife Of Isaac Bre-
count, a druggist at Tcrre Haute, was found
dead in bed Thursday morning, between and
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STATE NEWS AND GOSSIP.
Mrs. Smiths Alleged Assailant Proves
an Alibi and Is Discharged.
Wealthy Illinois Farmer Knocked Down
and GOred to Death by Bull-Glean-
ings in Two States,
INDIANA.
Garrett, Charged with outraging Mrs. Smith,
Proves an Alibi.

Garrett, Charged with Outraging Mrs. Smith,
Proves an Alibi.
Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
CRAwFoRDsvILLE April 1l.-Theodore Gar
rett who was arrested in Danyille, Ill, last
Monday, and brought to this city, on the charge
of outraging Mrs Charles Smith, had a prelim-
mary hearing before Justice johnson yesterday,
the examination consuming the entire day.
A large crowd attended the trial, which was
held in the court house, and Mrs. Smith again
identified young Garrett as the man who out
ragged her The young man easily proved an
alibi, and after the adjournment of court last
evening the prosecutor moved to dismiss the
suit. and young Garrett was set at liberty. 1t is
either clear case of mistaken identity, a put
up job by some fellow who was after the $500
reward which was offered, to punish an innocent
man. Garrett left Lebanon and went to 1ndi-
annapolis, in company with another young man.
on Saturday previous to the outrage. He proved
that he spent Sunday in that city, and that he
walked to jamestown on Monday where he
stayed all night and produced the order given him
by an acquaintance for lodging at a hotel in that
place on the night the outrage was committed
There is trouble ahead for the alleged detective
who worked up the case.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-12
BRUSH ELECTRIC LIGHTS

Are East taking the place of all others in factories
foundties machine shops and mills Parties having
their own power procure Electric Generator
and obtain much light at much hess cost than by
any other mode. The incandescent and storage sys-
tenn has been perfected making small lights for houses
and stores hung wherever needed, and lighted at will
day night Parties desiring Generators to form
companies for lighting cities and towns, send to
the Brush Electric Co., Cleveland o. to the under
signed at Indianapolis. ). CAVEN.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-12

One week ago yesterday Simon Phelps, alias
Wilson, was fined 1913 by the mayor for drunk
enness and fast driving and went TO Jail in do
fault of payment. On Thursday evening last
Sergeant O'Donnel got word that Phelps was
about the streets as usual and accordingly re
arrested him, and yesterday his mother went to
the mayor to protest against his second i'm
prisonment 1t would be interesting to know
ON what account he was let out Of jail on last
Monday
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Cable Notes.

The French government has forbidden the
circulation in France of the new Anarchist
journal published at Geneva
Seventeen meetings were held, on Thursday,
in the Auzon district where the strike of GOLFERS
still continues Violent speeches were made.
Prime Minister Ferry has written NJ Gierodet
of the Franco American indemnity commission,
mission were not be dictated by more liberal
spirit. He was glad, however, that the cause of
the Frenchmen had not been absolutely sacri-
6rad
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-12
Steamship News.

New York, April 11.-Arrived: Erin, from
London; Mordland, from Antwerp.
LONDON, April 11.-Arrived: Elder, from
New York; Toronto, from Portland.
LONDON. April l1.--The steamship Gallia,
whsh put back to Liverpool with the loss of a
Gallias mails were transferred TO the steamship
Republc. due in New York ON the 18th inst.
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The NIonmoufb DefaIcation.

MONMOUTH. April 1.-THE bank examiner
has completed his examination of the collapsed
national bank, and finds a deficit of STA
7o2. 40, which is supposed to represent the
amount of Cashier Hubbard's defalcation.
Enough good assets have been found to pay de-
positors so per cent If the deficit Is made good
within sixty days the bank will be allowed to re-
sumo business. The absconding cashier has not
yet been found. His household goods were
seized day on attachment.
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Crushed by the Cars.

Grant Mayhappen, a section hand on the j.,
NJ. s. l. railroad was badly hurt by falling be-
tween the cars, in the Wand ALA yards last
night, both feet being crushed. He was taken
to his home, No 213 West Maryland street His
recovery is doubtful
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-12
ILLINOIS.
4 Wealthy Farmer Gored to Death by an In
furiated Bull.


Special to the indianapolis Journal.
BLOOMINGTON, April 1l.-Daniel Brown, aged
sixty wealthy farmer and an old settler, resid-
ing near Delavan, H., was gored to death this
morning by a ferocious bull He went into the
stall to unite the animal He dropped the rope,
and when he stopped to pick it up. the vicious
animal jumped on him and gored him. one of the
horns penetrating his abdomen four inches. The
bull was prevented, by the hired man, from do
ing further injury. Mr. Brown instantly fell,
exclaining, Il am ruinedF and in ten minutes
died
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-12
Fatally kicked by a Playmate.

PHILADELPHIA, April 11-Willie, six year
old son of Policeman Black. died from injuries
received by being kicked by Dominic Brett on
Thursday last The boy was playing and acct
dentally ran against Brett who kicked him in
The back Brett was arrested
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-12
FIGURING Mil Burned.

Speeinl to the indianapolis Journal
MoRRIsTowN, April IL-Last night about 10
o'clock the large Touring mill two miles south
of town. owned by J. N. Church 6 Co., of Indi-
annapolis, was totally destroyed by fire Loss
S., 900; fully insured. The fire is supposed to
have been incendiary
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-12

CocoArNE dresses the hair perfectly, and is
also G preparation unequaled for the eradication
Of dandruff.
The superiority Of BURNETT's FLAvoR1NG Ex-
TRACTS consists in their purity and great
strength.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-12
Suicide by Hanging.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
GOSHEN, April u.,-Mrs Jacob Klein, the wife
of wealthy farmer living few miles north
west of this city, committed suicide at noon to
day by hanging herself Cause unknown.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-12
Assassination of a Prominent Man.

Las VEGAS, April 11-Juan B. Patron, a
wealthy and highly respected citizen, and ex
Speaker of the Territorial Legislature, was as
sassinated last night by Mitch Nancy, cow
boy, who will probably be lynched
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-12
Yincennes PresbyterY.

Special TO the indianapolis journal.
CARLISLE, April 1.-THE Presbytery of Vim
cennes has just concluded its meeting at this
place. 1t has been the largest meeting held for
years. Nearly every minister was present and
nearly every church was represented.
Rev. J. L. McNair of Evansville was moder
ator and Elder Murray Briggs of Sullivan, was
temporary clerk. The opening sermon was
preached by Rev. ]. L. McNair. A sermon on
Christian CONSIDERATIONS" was preached on
Wednesday morning by Rev. E. W. Fisk, D. D.,
Of Greencastle, and at night Rev. E. P Whallon,
of Vincenues preached to a crowded house, on
Systematic Benefcenoe." A very profitable
Sabbath-school institute was conducted on
Wednesday afternoon. by Rev. D. Van Dyke, of
Petersburg The presbytery answered the over
lures of the General Assembly on reduced rep
resentation and on the revised Book of Discipline
in the affirmative.
Rev. E. p. Whallon. of Vincennes, was chosen
delegate to the General Assembly that meets at
Saratoga in May and Rev. DIR. Fisk alternate
lay delegate, and Robert McCord, jr., of Vim
cennes alternate.
Arrangements were made for installing Rev
L. NJ. Gilleiand over the Walnut-street Church.
of Evansville, May l, and Rev. S. p Linn, over
the First-avenue Church, of Evansville, April
30
An adjourned meeting will be held at Vim
cennes on Tuesday, April 20, at 10 A. M. The
regular fall meeting will be held at Evansville
in Grace Church. Rev. John Stuart was ap-
pointed to attend tlrv examlnaUIous at I1alIre
Seminary in Nav
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-12
Base Ball.

WASHINGTON, April n.-Detroit g. Washing
ton, O.
BALTIMORE, April 11.--Providence, s; Bati-
more,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-12
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.
Political Crisis in China-Prince Kung
Degraded.

LONDON, April --latest adviees from Shang-
hai report a serious political crisis at Pekin.
rhe Empress has publicly degraded Prince
Kung and four members of the Privy Council.
They were stripped of all their honors because
of the diatory manner in which they have dealt
with Tonquin affairs
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-12
What Happened to Dynamite Fisherman.

What Happened to Dynamite Fisherman.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
SHELBYvILLE, April 1l,-Afred Luther a
bridge carpenter on the c., L, St L. & c. road,
met with a serious accident, to-day, at Falkland
While engaged in fishing in Brandywine creek
with dynamite cartridges one of them exploded,
blowing off hand, destroying an eye, injuring
the left side of his face and SCATTERING limb. 1t
is feared he will die.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-12
Ent2ey Epee from Sg!lhr, initiate d Silver,

And all noxious and deeerious chemicals Lyons Kozohum
prior being offered the trade thoroughly tested not
only by the proprietor but by many prominent persons ladies
and gentlemen in different sections of the country 1t
is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-26
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The May term of the County Court will
commence on Wednesday next.
The churches yesterday were all fairly
attended, and during the day number Of
strangers visited the city.
A prominent member of the Friendship
Fire Engine Company lost one of his golden
slippers at the lire yesterday.
There are but few fish being caught now,
and prices are getting higher. Fishtown is
almost deserted, and most of the fishermen
have cut out.
Mr.. Cornelius Cox, of this city, has re-
ceived an appointment on the civil engineer
corps of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
under Col. Samuel Johnston.
The body of Mary Neibel, Of Washington,
was found floating in the canal near the
aqueduct at Georgetown Sunday morning.
Her skull was fractured and cash appear
ed in her forehead
The little child Of Mr.. Max Pretzfelder
died on Saturday evening last. twas quite
sick, and had been taken out on the river
for change Of air, and died soon after
being brought home.
| Mr.. Fenton M. Ftzhugh, an old and well
known farmer Of Fairfax county, died at his
home, few miles from this city, yesterday.
He leaves a large circle of friends in this
| city, who will regret to hear Of his death.
The warm weather of Saturday and yes
terday had the effect Of exciting the pugna-
cious proclivities Of a number Of persons in
this city, and the result was that several
fights took place and numerous arrests were
made by the police.
The General Baptist Association of Vir-
| ginia meets in Norfolk tomorrow morning.
Rev. DR.. Hippo and seven delegates from
the church in this city and several ministers
and delegates from the counties contiguous
will leave to night on the Norfolk steamer.
Yesterday evening about seven O'Clock
David Robey, aged eleven years, son OF Mi.
John Robey, who lives on Jefferson street,
| bel wcen Lee and Fairfax. was badly burned
about the face and head by the explosion OF
some gunpowder with which lie was playing
near Battery Rodgers.
| Little Mamie Lindsey, who fell from the
second story window Of her fathers resi-
dence on south Fairfax street on Saturday
last and struck on her head in the cellar
below, was so slightly hurt that she is run
ming about to-day as though she had not
| met with an accident.
| w. III. Joyce, Agento Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company, WAS in this city to day
| and held conference with number OF
merchants in relation to freights. Rcduc-
tions in several Instances were made, ana
| the merchants were assured that they would
be put on an equal footing with those in the
surrounding cities The meeting was a
most satisfactory one to all concerned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-26

DRowNED-Nhiict the steamer Sue was
on her way from Baltimore tc this city Sat-
urday night, and when she was just above
Piney Point, William Allison, the bartender,
fell overheard and was drowned. 1t appears
that he went to sleep while sitting on box
near the edge, and accidentally toppled and
fell into the water He was a young man
and Il native Of Baltimore. Search was
made for the body, but it could not he
found
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-26

PARTIES DESTROYS of having well made
garments, fine fitting garments, and artistic
cut garments, would do well to place their
orders at once with NJ. J. WATERMAN, who
has the largest number Of best workmen and
The most skilled cutter in the city. Prices
moderate satisfaction guaranteed.
NJ. J. WATERMAN,
Cor. King and Fairfax sts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-26

The C. & o. CANAL.-A large number of
the repair force on the several divisions Of
the G. & 0. Canal have been discharged
owing to the slack trade this year. 1t is un-
derstood that unless business improves
another reduction in force and wages will
be made next month, after the stockholders
mociinu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-26
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Mrs WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP. for chill.
drcn trcthing, is the prescription of one OF the
he, female nurses aud physicians in the United
States, and has been used for forty years with
never failing success by millions of mothers for
their children. During the process OF toethlpg
its value is ncalculablc 1t relieves the chllu
from pain. cures dysentcry and diarrhra, gripping
in the bowels and wind collie BY giving health
to the child it rests the mother. Price % cents a
bottle. mv5 -1yrM,W&S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-26

A SUIT FOR $4,000 DAMAGES. In Wash
ington on Saturday Luther II. Pike, an
attorney -at-law, resident of that city, but a
citizen OF Virginia, entered Il suit for $40 ooo
against Philemon B. Hunt. The plaintiff
saws, in substance, that he was employed
by the Wichita, Caddo, aud their affiliated
tribes Of Indians to render them professional
services, and in the course of business ne
went to the Indian Territory to confer and
advise with them; that on September list
last, Hunt, the defendant and agent oil the
United States with these Indians, ordered
James n. JONES' chief of police under him,
to compel plaintiff to leave, and that upon
plaintiff refusing to go he was taken into
custody, held "a hours, and then compelled
to go forth, without provision for his 1000,
shelter, or conveyance, and that he wander
ed for II days, during which his sutlerlngs;
were terrible. Mr.. Pike is son Of General
Albert Pike, and some years ago lived IN
this city with his father.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-26

SUIT FOR DIvoRCE.-Ou Saturday In
Washington Louis Karcher, who was on
Friday acquitted on the charge OF murder,
ing John w. Grimes on March 9th, signed
bill for divorce prepared By his counsel,
Judge Il. ]. Mackey. He sets forth his
marriage january IS, 1879, to Mary Mitch
ell, by Rev. Mr.. Reitz; that he lived with
her till March q, at which time he charges
she committed adultery with j. w. Grimes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-26
G,lt$aEt;rga O5aEetlf~
MONDAY EVENING, MAY &c.
LOCAL MATTERS.

,yr,rHER PROBABILITIES, May PC. lHSl.
IN. Middle Atlantic states partly cloudy
'' and local rains, castcriy winds, stationary
..,.r,,r.ttt!rC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-26

DEATH OF A FORMER ALExANDRIAN.--
Mr.. Henry s. Lawson, highly esteemed
citizen of Baltimore, died yesterday, in that
city, of bronchial consumption, in his 64tn
wear. Mr.. Lawson, who was the Oldest
shipsmith engaged in business in Baltimore,
went there from this city forty years ago,
and began business on Felrs Point, IN Whlcn
locality he remained until his death; Dur
ing his early business career he did the IRON
work of many famous Baltimore clippers.
He leaves wife, four sons, anu three
dauuhlcrS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-26

GARDEN PARTY.-The lady managers of
the Alexandria lnfrmary will give garden
party in the enclosure Of that institution
on Thursday and Friday evenings next, to
which the public is invited. The 1ntirmalry
is in need of funds and it is hoped that the
ladies will be encouraged by the citizens
generally. Ices, fruits, &c, will be served
at reasonable prices aud pleasant evening
is promised ali who may he present. Con,
rribu,iuns for the entertainment are soI'cltea
bv the managers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-26

The ferry steamer city of Alexandria was
inspected to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-26

GOOD TEMPLARs-The executive com.
mittee of the Grand Lodge I. O. G. I. met
at the hall of Golden Light Lodge, in this
Grand Lodge of the State will meet in spe-
cial session and with the Juvenile Templars
of this city and Fairfax will leave on spe;,
cial train at 10 a. m for Washington and
nav fraternaI visit to the Right Worthy
Grand Lodge of the World which meets in
Masonic Temple in that city in annual ses-
sion tomorrow.