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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-05
Murder and Suicide.

RACINE, Wis, Feb. Andrew johnson, a
young Dane, dissipated in his habits and enam-
ored with a young girl of fifteen, named Bertha
Brassman, yesterday entered restaurant
where the latter was employed, and the girl see
ing him enter the place, she remarked, 81 don't
want anything more to do with you" johnson
seized The girl by the shoulders, and drawing .
revolver fired, the shot striking the girl in tn
breast, and as she turned he shot her again ii
the back. He then put the pistol to his heart,
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SYRACUSE, Feb. 4--The Syracuse Courier to-
morrow will contain the opinion of an eminent
lawyer relative to the rights and remedies OF the
contractors who built the West Shore railroad
against that company and the North River Con
struction Company. The lawyer holds that the
amounts due and unpaid for building and equip
ping the road are lien on the property which is
superior to the lien of the trust mortgage.
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Irr. Hooper,s Recollocsion Of Arnold.

care you going to hear edr Arnold to ,night7"
the inquiry made of Mr. Hooper, city libra
lian, yesterday II certainly ;In," was the
nswer. 81 have moi seen Mr.. Arnold since
sbout 1862, but would recognize him, think
-eadily. remember him As q strong, fine look
ing man of about forty years, a typical English
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Residence Burned.

Special TO The IndianapOlIs J0nrnnI.
MONTICELLO, Jan. A residence two miles
north of here, owned by the Travellers Insurance
Company and occupied by P A Hull, was to-
tally destroyed by fire hast night. Total loss,
$1,000; HulIs loss, $500; insurance, $500. The
FIRE was caused by a defective fue The build
ing was partially insured
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fred and expired instantly The girl died in
few moments later. On his way to the restau-
Gulbrausen. against whom he held q grudse. and
fred once at him, the ball going through Gull
brauson's pants, but not has1ning him. A letter
found on Johnsons person showed that the crime
WAS Drameditatad
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The Tappan Trial.

JAMAICA, l.. l., Feb, 4.-The examination Of
Edmund s Tappan. held on his confession as
accessory to the murder of Mrs and Miss Maybee
at Brookvlle in November last, was continued
to-day Halstead II. Frost, to whom Tappan
made the confession, detailed the conversations
with Tappan. Tie latter said he and his brother
John put up tho job to meet in the cedars and
90 and kill the Maybees and rob the house"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-05
THE HOUSE.

4 Large Number of Bills Introduced and Re
ferred.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Mr. Hammond, who
has been i'll since the converting Of Congress, ap-
peared at the bar of the House and took the oath
Of Office.
The Speaker announced the following commit
tee appointments and changes, stating that
where changes have been made they were at the
request of the members concerned: Rivers and
harbors Mr.. Thomas in place of Mr.. Chace; Mis-
sissippi ieTees, Mr. Chace in place Of Mr.. Thomas;
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Minor Notes.

The Rush county Republican mass convention
will be held on Feb. l6
Lafayette experienced building boomin 1888
Tor that period $502-525 was expended in the con
5truetion Of new buildings
The report that mob had been organized at
Petersburg to go to Princeton on Friday night
and hang Lindsay, who revisited his daughter at
Oakland City, proved to be without foundation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-05
The Block Murder Trial.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
GREENsBURG, Feb. Jacob and Elsie Block
indicted for the murder of Eli Frank, at Rush
lille, and on change of venue from there to-day
lied an affidavit for a change from Judge Bon
ner, which was granted. Judge Berkshire of
Vernon, or Judge Heller, of indianapolis, will
probably preside at the trial next week.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-05
THE CITY In BRIEF.

The board of managers of the Orphan Asylum
meets this afternoon at the institution.
At the meeting Of the board of governors of
the Board of Trade, last night, James r. Ross
and Charles E. Mortified were elected to fill the
vacancies caused by the designations of W. F.
Henley and H. c. Hopkins.
Building permits were issued yesterday to
Shower q Christian for 1000 brick block, on
Alabama street, between Ohio and New York;
Jeff Springstein. 5000 frame cottage on Dough-
erty street near Virginia avenue, and David II.
Bristow. 81 600 frame house on Shelby street,
near Orange
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Two months ago my attention called to thecas
OF woman afflicted with on her shoulder at
least five inches in circumference angry, painful and
giving the patient rest day night for six months
Iobtained supply of Swift's Specific for her. She
has taken five bottles and the ulcer has entirely healed
up only very small scab remaining and her health
is better than for FIVE years past; to be per
fectly Cured REV. JESSE II. CAMPBELL, Columbus,
Ga.
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Assignment at Anderson-PersODal.
acinI 70 tln India na,nlis InIrnnl


ANDERSON, Feb. Al FL. Crider, boot and
shoe dealer of this city, to-day made assign
ment for the benefit of his creditors, mostly
Eastern firms His liabilities are about 81, 900;
assets unknown.
D. N. Berg, one of the Oldest and best known
teachers in Madison county, and principal of the
second ward school in this city, to-day resigned
his position and viii go to indianapolis, having
received the appointment Of clerk of the State
Board of Health His successor here has not
been named.
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CANCER

The experience in the treatment of Cancer with
Swift's Specific Is. S. 81 would to warrant
in saying that it will this much dreaded seourge
Persons so afflicted invited to correspond with
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ILLINOIS.
Fatal r. ght Between Observation-Disclosures
Conduct of the Murderer.

Conduct OF fdie murderer.
Special to the indianapolis journal.
PARIS, Feb. 4.-Henry Wiley, farmer .resid-
ing seven miles north of this city, became very
drunk on Saturday, in this city, and started
home in his wagon about o'clock P NJ He
stopped at the house ofJohn Houtin, his brother
in-law, in the north part of the city Wiley
called Houtin out to the wagon and, as there
had been an old grudge between them, they be
gan to quarrel Wiley had a ease-knife in his
hand He dropped his whip On the ground. and
asked Houtin to pick it up Houtin did so, and
as he raised up Wiley struck at him with the
1nife. Houtin seized a swingletree and struck
Wiley once on the arm and once on
he head. Houtin then put the lines
n Wileys hands and the team started
toward home. On Sunday morning, early
Houtin and his wife started north in a wagon
upon two gray horses hitched TO a wagon. stand
ng in the middle of the road, the lines fast
under the horses feet, and in the wagon lay the
dead body of Henry Wiley Houtin passed on
an2 came home 10y another route. Parties came
into town and reported 10 the coroner, who sent
ont and had the body brought in. An examina-
tion was held in the courthouse. The examina-
5ion showed Wileys skull crushed. The verdict
vas that Wiley came to his death by stroke
with a vingietree in the hands of John Houtin
Wiley leaves widow and five children, in poor
circumstances. Houtin was arrested and placed
\ jail. George Quinby informed the coroner
bout the fight, and consequently caused the ar
cest of Houtin
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man. He DOESN'T remember me. He was then
professor of poetry at Oxford, and was small
boy, a chorister at the cathedral there"
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that he did not know that he had his revolver
till he got nearly to the church. He said it
never occurred to him 20 shoot the old man until
he arose in his seat to go out, after the meeting
was over. "In an instant, said he, ian uncon-
trollable feeling came over me, and 1 was forced
to shoot him. I thrust my hand into my over
coat pocket and seized my revolver and really
did not know what l was about until had fred
the shot. When that was done my senses re-
turned to me. Why 1 shot him I do not know.
have nothing against him"
The feeling against Smith is quite strong, and
should Mr.. Thompson die, it is altogether proba
bic an attempt will be made to lynch him.
The Murder of DePugh and Ross Solved.
ALTON, Feb. 4-On the 9th of last March the
house of Henry DePugh, colored, living at
Rocky Fork a negro settlement six miles from
here, burned, and DePugh and another negro
named Ross found in the ruins, with every evil
dence that they had been murdered, and the
house fired to conceal the crime The affair
created great excitement, and a large reward
was offered for the apprehension of the
murderer. Several persons were ar
rested, but nothing definite was ascer-
tanned until to-day, when w. F. Newly
a negro, who was arrested few days ago on
suspicion, confessed having committed the
crime. He says two or three years ago DePugh
killed favorite dog of his, and from that time
he had a feeling of the bitterest enmity toward
him On the night of March % he was at De-
Pughs house, and, while the latter was prepar
ing something for him to eat, he shot him
three times with a pistol Ross was
sleeping in the house at the time, and for
fear he would reveal the crime he shot him also
Then, after rihing DePughs clothes of a small
amount of money and Stalking pistol and shot
guu be fired the house and fed. Newly was re
moved to Edwardsviile, tonight, to prevent the
possibility of lynching, good deal of excite
ment existed among the negroes at Rocky Fork,
by whom DePugh was held in high esteem
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Obituary.

LONDON, Feb. 4.--The Danish preacher and
theologian, Hans Larsen Martinsen, is dead,
aged seventy-six.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-05

have seen remarkable results from the use of
Swift's Specific on cancer. young man near here
has been afflicted five years with the most angrylook
ing eating cancer ever saw, and was nearly dead.
The first bottle made wonderful change, and after
five bottles taken he is nearly quite well. 1t
is truly wonderful NJ. +. CRUMLEY, NJ D.. 0ge-
thorpe, Ga.
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( St Louis Railway Company.

INDIANAPOLIS, ND Jan. 81, 1884
The annual meeting of the stockholders of this COM
pany will be held at the Office Of the company in Iu
,iiaAapols, Indisns, Wednesday, February 90
1884, between the honrs of 10 and IL o'clock a.
The transfer books will be closed from February
until February 81
GEO. II. RUSSELL, Secretary.
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believe Swift's Specific has saved my live. had
virtually lost of the upper part of my body and
my arms from the poisonous effects of large cancer
on my neck from which had suffered for 20 years.
S. S. S. has relieved me of all soreness, and the poi
son is being forced out of my system. will be
well. W. r. robson, Dayisboro, Ga.
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Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
BLOOMINGTON, Feb 4.-Leroy Smith who
yesterday shot William Thompson, a prominent
and wealthy farmer, as lie was leaving the
church at Lytleville, this county, was given a
preliminary examination to-day, and lodged in
jail TO await the result of his crime To your
correspondent, tonight, he said that he would
not explain why he fired the shot. He denied
going to the church with that intent, and said
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-05
NOTICE.

The annual meeting fthe stockholders of the White
River Railroad Co.. for the election of officers and
general business will be held at the Office of Kingan
Co., in Indianapolis, Friday, the 9Th day of Feb
ruary next at 3 O'Clock p. m.
Z. S. SINCLAIR, Secretary.
indianapolis Ind Jan. 10 1881
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UNDER LIP AND INSIDE OF CHEEK EATEN
AWAY BY CANCER.

AWAY BY CANCER.
Nv father had an eating cancer for several years
which had eaten away his under lip and the inside Of
his cheek, down to the bottom OF his gums. We got
some of Swifts Specific and gave it to him, and the
effect has been wondelful--almost miraculous. The
sores are all healed, and hess perfectly we'll Every
here said it only question Of time about his
death and his has created the greatest excite
Ineut in this part OF the country hope you win pub
lish about my fathers cure and send some circu
lars to give to my friends and the afflicted
WM. b. LATHRoP.
South Easton Mass, Jan. 7, 1884.
Treatise on Blood end Skin Diseases mailed free to
applicants. - $1,000. e..
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,
Drawer 3, Atlanta, GA.
NY Office 159 w. 23d st., between Sixth and
Seventh avenues.
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Go where you will you will find people using
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, and unanimous in their
testimony concerning its good effect. Price, %
cents.
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FINANCIAL,

MONEY TO LOAN AT LOWEST RATE OF IN
NJ terest. f. B. MARTTNDAIIE & SONS.
MI oNEY AT THE LOWEST RATES OF INTER
M est j. w. WILLIAMS u CO., 3 and Nintoi
Block
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-05

INl city and farm property in Indiana and Ohio.
Low interest. JOS. A. MOORE, 81 East Market
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NOR sALE-DRUG STORE-IN DAYTON OIT4O;
II the weH-known drug store of Sachs d Pruden is
offered for sale doing large and paying business;
centrally located, handsomely fitted up, and carrying
a full and complete stock Of goods very reasonable
rent long lease; nothing asked for good will will sell
at inveice; cid stock; perfect model IN arrange
ment and lede OF doing business the fPoprietars in
tend devotng their entire attention to the manufac
ture of ginger ale For particulars. address SACHS
i PRU1AEN, Dayton Ohio.
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JtOR SALE-FTNE IMPROVED FARM, 6l2
i miles west Of Anderson, containing 100 acres; all
well underdrained; extra good buildings, fruit trees
and postoftiee farm. For sale cheap. Inquire Of
JAS. Balm Anderson, Ind, or S. GRADER, Bruin,
Ind, farm.
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44TEWILI. FURNISH MONEY ON FARM tSECU-
w rity promptly. at the lowest rates for long or
short time. TIOS. g. DAY & CO., ~ East Market
street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04

Resolutions passed at the annual meeting
Of the Jamaica savings bank Dec 49,
WHEREAS, Since our last annual meeting death has
removed the Rev Chas. Durham, Of our trus-
Resoived That we realize our loss in this dispense
ton Of Providence, and our deprval Of the advice
and counsel Of one who was the originator Of the dea
OF establishing this savings bank who has ever since
ite organization been on its board Of trustees and
who by his earnest efforts and faithfulness has mer-
ed the respect OF all Interested In the welfare Of this
Resolved, That copy Of these resolutions be for.
Warded b. the secretary to the family Of the deceased
Judge Wheeler went to New York Jan.
LIST to hear two important patent right cases.
The New Years ball and supper given
by the veterans of Post Scott proved q sue
cess, some As couples attending the dance,
and all reporting frst-rate time. The sup
per and sociable at the town hall was also
we'll attended notwithstanding the storm. To-
tai receipts from supper and dance a little
over S75. The Boys ia Blue" desire to re.
turn thanks to all the ladies' who aided by
furnishing and attending the tables especial.
ly, and to all citizens generally who aided in
making their first New Years entertainment
a success.
Post Scott is now in a furnishing cond.
ton, quite gain in both numbers and finan-
cial standing having been made during the
past year under Milton L. Howard as com
msnder. The commander for 1884 is o. N.
Wardwell, "live man" who will bring both
vim and perseverance TO the discharge Of his
duties. Success and prosperity to Post Scott
say we; and also TO all the boys in Blue"
Of the G. A. L.
There is a rumor that E. A. Ballard has
bought the mill and machinery for getting
out chair stock hoops, ETC., of o. O. Flint
for $4,000, but at this writing it is not fully
vouched for as sure.
Prof. J. L. Howard of Walpole, n. a.,
spent New Years with his friends at home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04
Bellows RaIIs.

Rev. E. F. Carter, formerly pastor OF the
Congregational church in this village, was in
town last week
DIR. Parker has moved into Mr.. Upam's
house on Atkinson street.
Mr.. Rufus Spaulding Of Compton, p. G.,
is visiting his daughter, Mrs. W. s. Spauld-
ing.
Miss Mile Farr has returned from her
visit in Cleveland, Ohio.
The young men will give another party
in Union hall Thursday evening, the 18th
inst. Blsisdells orchestra Of Concord, N
H., will furnish the music.
%. H. Carpenter and family of Boston
spent the holidays with Alfred Dow Esq.
The Rev. L. H. Carpenter of Long Mead
ow. Mass, preached in the Baptist church
Sunday last.
"A series of sermons on ''Universalism"
was commenced in the Uniyersalist church
Sunday last by the pastor.
james Counter has left the employ Of
Geo. F. Woods and gone to his home in Hol.
yoke, Mass.
Miss Addie F. johnson of Windsor is
visiting Mrs. E. s. Taylor.
William Conant while attending the fur.
mace in Emmanuel church Sunday last, injur-
ed his left hand and has been laid up since IN
consequence.
Rev John L. Sewell OF Westminster
preached in the Congregational church Sun
day last
Tuesday last, being the Feast of the
circumcision" mass was celebrated in st.
Charles church at 8 O'Clock A. NJ.
During the absence of Miss Lathorpt
Mrs. Ida Robinson has presided at the organ
in Emmanuel church.
Mrs. j. Wilson is in Boston visiting her
daughter, Miss Flora Hunter.
Fred j. Blake of this place and Mas
Gratia Jones were married in Trinity church,
Claremont, by Rev. DR.. Gale, Wednesday,
Jan 2.
The walking match advertised for jan
. in Union hall, between Redheld and Athsr-
ton, was declared of, the latter failing to put
in an appearance.
On Monday last Harry Elliott, an employe
of the Connecticut River railroad, while At,
tempting to jump from q moving passenger
train, was seriously, though not fatally, in.
jured.
james Casey has sold q building lot on
Centre street to John Gray.
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Local Intelligence.


The Young Mems Christian Association wish 10
press their hearty thanks TO all who interested them
selves IN the entertainment recently given for their
beneht ito the ladies' for their untirng zeal and
cheerfuness throughout the whole afar,-to the
gentlemen for their timely aid and cooperation, to
Mr. Luclen Howe an Mr. Merrlman for their kindly
assistance IN the musio,-to Knapp Burnett's or
ohestra, which together with Messrs. Howe and Mer-
rlman served to make the ontcrtanm ent musical as
well as an artistic treat
PICTURE FRAMES are cheap at Cheney 4 Clapps.
The old reliable Hartford, New York, Pennsylvania
and foreign hre insurance companies represented by
Cudworth 4 Childs afford absolute protection. The
best Is the safest in the end.
ayes, Il guess this T. the chance for
me 60 buy that cloak 4 have wanted so
long"
Any person desiring calendar can have it sent free
by mail by sending name to Van Doom Son.
ARTISTIC PIcrURE FRAMISo at Cheney 4 Clapps
The important subject Of life insurance Is deserved
ly occupying great public attention. Among the great
companies the New York Life, for which A. p Childs
Is general agent for Vermont closes the year 1883
with the wonderful record Of hy millions Of new
suranci, secured during the last twelve months. The
late President Garleld well informed upon eco
nomio questions and here is his endorsement OF the
New York LIES Toutlne system:
EXECUTIVE MAEnoH, Washington, May ), 81.
L. @, HoPKINs, Washington,-Dear Sir: have eX-
amined the several plans OF insurance proposed by
the New York Life Insurance Company, and authorize
you TO prepare for policy for S25 900 on the To-
IA GARFIELD.
For information, documents or In surance apply to
Fred W. Childs, Bratteboro or L. 8. Hayes Bellows
Falls. A. p. CHrLDs, Springfield, Mass.
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Jacksonville.

Snow two feet deep with Boreas occa.
sionally out holding high carnival upon the
hill-tops.
The Knights of Honor held q special
meeting on the Goth ult. for comforting de.
grees.
&C. W. Henry's musical and dramatic en-
tertsinment, Round the world in eighty
minutes" at Glen hall next Saturday even
ing.
M. W. Suckney has bought about 80
bushels Of beechnuts the past season, gather.
ed up by the nimble fingers of the little folks,
aud paid out over $3.50 for the same-a COM
mendable enterprise for the juveniles.
Our genial young friend, Forest L. Stet-
son, son of N. l.. Stetson of this village, re-
Gently went south ard has purchased a tract
Of land at Nashua, Florida, and designs to
make it q permanent residence.
The decision of the supreme court now
in session at Burlington, which will have
direct bearing upon the contemplated railroad
through this section and affecting most i'm
portant interests here and elsewhere, is await.
ed with intense interest by very many in this
vicinity.
The cordial greetings of the holiday sea-
son have been expressive of many kind
wish. Now let constant kindness Of feeling,
word and act, continually increase the happi.
ness Of each and of all. z.