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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15
Fatal SkYrockets.

KANSAS City, Mo-, Nov. 14--During Dem
ocratic celebration at Wellington, Kan, last
by a skyrocket and instantly killed. Another
rocket enormously placed, went driving into
the Office of the Phillips House, striking the
night clerk in the mouth and coming out behind
the ear. His condition is precarious. W. IL
Wood, of Pttsburg, Pa, a guest of the hotel
was also seriously wounded in the face
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15
storey,s win Not ADMITTED to Probate.

CHICAGO Nov. l4.-In the Storey will case,
to-day the court refused to admit the will to
probate drawn by Mr. Storey in 1881, and which
is known as his last will, on the ground that he
was then of unsound mind. The will drawn in
1879, containing nearly the identical provisions
of the one of 1881 is not yet offered for probate.
The court also appointed A. l.. Patterson. who
has been acting us conservator, as administrator
of the estate in bond of 81, 600 00o
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15
sympathy for the Crofters.

LONDON, Nov. I4--ln the Commons, to-day,
Harcourt Secretary of State for the Home De-
partment, said the crofters had his deepest
sympathy He was not in favor of the employ
ment of force against them, and earnestly an
pealed to the landlords of west Scotland to miti-
gate the condition of the crofters.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15
Injured by a Premature Explosion.

Special 10 the indianapolis Journal.
MADISON, Nov 14.-Between 2 and o'clock
yesterday afternoon, while the Democratic jolli-
fication was in progress at Carrollton man by
the name of Refill was engaged in firing a can
non, and, by premature discharge, his right
hand and wrist were blown of, besides burning
him seriously about the face. His injuries will
very likely prove fatal. Another man had a
thumb blown off at the same time, but was not
otherwise seriously injured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15

LONDON, Nov. 14.-Australian advices state
that the British commander on the Australian
station, in accordance with the instructions of
the British government given some time ago
had proceeded to New Guinea, and on the 9th of
November, with great ceremony, proclaimed the
British protectorate over part of that Island.
The protectorate covers the southern coast east
ward l41o long, and includes the islands ada
cent to southern New Guinea New settlements
in the protectorate are not permitted at present.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15

Albany Times, Nov. IL.
Mr. Daniel Manning and Miss Mary Margaretta
Fryer will be married at 3 P. M. on Wednesday,
Nov. 10. at the residence of the brides father.
Mr. WilliamJ. Fryer, 1913 State street They
will sail for Europe on the following Saturday,
and return to this country in time for the inau-
guration of Governor Cleveland.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
COLUMBUS, Nov. 14.-The large barn of H. J.
Safer, of Elizabethtown, with most of its con
tents, was burned last night The fire occurred
during a Democratic jollifcation, and is thought
to be the result of accident, though it looks
somewhat as if incendiary. The loss was some
So, OOO mostly covered by insurance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15

PANAMA, Nov. 14-Launches, tugs, dredges,
excavators, material and men continue to arrive
in quantities and numbers for the canal The
work continues with activity, new contracts
daily being given out. and during the coming dry
season $4,000 men will be employed along forty
seven miles of the work. The Panama railroad
IS in excellent working condition at present
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15
Arrested for Horse Stealing.

Special to the indianapolis journal.
MONTICELLO, Nov. 14-Robert Hickman was
arrested and bound over in the sum of $500 last
night for stealing valuable horse from Daniel
Hickman his uncle
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15
ILLINOIS.

A Democrat Elected to the Legislature by
one Vote "A Contest Likely.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
CLINTON. Ill, Nov. 1.-The official count of
Dewitt county gave plurality of to Harp
stcr, Democrat, for circuit clerk A late inves-
tigation has cut down that plurality to l, and
North the Republican candidate, will contest
sha election
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15
Earthnunlze in EngInnd.

LONDON Nov. 14-A severe shock Of earth
quake accompanied with a terrific explosive re-
port occurred tonight at Clitheroe, Lancashire,
about twenty-five miles from Manchester The
shock threw down horses in the streets, and
caused great CONSERVATION and excitement
among the inhabitants.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15
Am American fn am Encllsh AsYlum.

LONDON, Nov 14-An American named Bruce
who was formerly Baptist minister, made his
escape from an English lunatic asylum and
went to United States Minister Lowells house
to-day to seek his protection. On advice of Mr..
Lowell, Bruce returned to the asylum, but Mr..
Lowell promises him that full inquiry will be
oiVan hic easa
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15

ST JOSEPH Mo-, Nov. H-The Wabash ele-
vator at Maryville. Nodaway county, owned by
~ S Stratton, was totally destroyed by fire this
morning Loss, $40 000 insurance not known
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15
rreieht-House Burned.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Nov 1.-THE freight
depot of the Louisville s. Nashville burned to-
night Loss on building and freight not less
than $25 600
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15
Warehouse Destroyed.

DETROIT, Nov. IA fire at Mount Clemens,
last night destroyed the Grand Trunk ware
house and freight sheds, with their contents
Five cars were also burned The losses are
shared by the merchants owning the goods in
the warehouse. Loss $95, 000
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15
Glue Works Burned.

SALEM, Mass, Nov. IA fire this morning
in King & Uptons glue works, at Peabody, de-
stroyed the entire works except portion of the
boiler shed, and two wings and the chemical
sheds. One hundred and twenty-fv hands are
thrown out of employment Loss, 500, 900; in
surance SO 600
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15
An Alleged Letter from Gordon.

LONDON, Nov. 4-The Morning Posts Don
COLA dispatch states that Gen. wolseley has
letter from Gen. Gordon, dated Nov. 4, confirm
ing the massacre of Coils Stewart and Power,
and Mr.. Herbin Gen. Gordon says he is still
able to hold out against the Mahdi. No other
special dispatch to the press here mentions this
letter.
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Thieves Sentenced.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
vINcENNEs, Nov l4-William Williams, a
youthful thief, was sentenced to the penitentiary
this afternoon for one year for larceny. John
Clark and William Wilson, two young despera-
does, not yet of age, were also sentereed to one
year each in the penitentiary for plundering a
freieht-car
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15

CINcINNATI, Nov, 14-As Truman B. Handy,
grain speculator, was driving home in his buggy,
to -night his horse became frightened and ran
away. At the corner of Vine street and Nc
Micken avenue the vehicle collided with a street
car, and Mr. Handy was thrown to the ground
His skull was fractured, and physicians think
ha will die
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.

A French Society Opposed to Tariff ON Food
i-. Imports.
PARIS, Nov. 14-An anti-pretection league has
been formed in Paris, whose purpose will be to
oppose the proposed duties on food imports
Melinc, Minister of Agriculture, is in favor of a
duty of two francs per eentner on cereals, instead
four fancs as proposed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15
There Is No Occasion for Sympathy Now.

Now Iork Iruth,
Has John Mccullough, once courted and pet
ted, no friendsl A dreadful tragedy may soon
be enacted and then hands will be uplifted in
horror, and EXPLANATIONS will be heard on all
sides of 'Poor Johnt' Sympathy will avail him
but little then.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15
DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.
Indications.

WAR DEPARTMENT }
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Nov Is, l A NJ.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Yalley-Slightly
warmer fair weather, winds generally from west
to south, generally lower barometer.
For the Upper Lake Region-Fair weather,
variable winds, no changes in temperature in the
southern portion, a slight fall in the northern
portion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15
Plainfield Celebrates Arbor Day.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
PLAINFIELp. Nov 14.---Arbor Day was cele-
brated here to-day by the children of the Free
high and academic schools. The programme at
each school consisted of declarations, orations,
nnaple-tree planting and other appropriate exer
Uses
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15
Death of a Concressman-Elect.

GETTYSBURG, Pa, Nov. l4-WilliaIn A. Dun
can, who was just reelected to Congress in the
Nineteenth district died at his residence this
morning His death was due to consumption
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15

A week or ten days is sufficiently long time in
which % fatten turkeys if they are put in a dark
place, kept quiet and given all they can eat at
regular intervals With longer period of
stnlfng some will lose rather than gain flesh.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15
Fifteen People Killed.

BERLIN, Nov. IA collision of railroad
trains occurred to-day near the depot in Hanaw.
Fifteen persons were killed and a large number
wounded
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15
THE FIRE RECORD.
Burning of Wealthy Brooklyn Editors
Fine Residence.

NEW YORK, Nov. l4-The residence of John
Foord, editor of the Brooklyn Union, at Sea
Cliff, Long Island, and a chapel adjoining, built
in memory of General Garfield, were burned to
the ground tonight The loss is about $50 000
The fire is supposed to be of incendiary origin.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15
Steamship Arrivals.

QUEENSTOWN, Nov. A-Arrived: Adriatic,
from New York.
New York, Nov 14--Arrived; State of Ne
vada, from Glasgow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15
Publications of Lytton's Letters Enjoined.

Publications of LyttOn's Letters Enjoined.
LONDON, Nov. l4-Louisa Dewey writes that
in consequence of an injunction preventing the
publication of Lord Lytton's letters to his wife
she will be compelled to rely on other and not
less forcible evidence to vindcate Lady Lytton
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15
Barn Burned.

Special to the indianapolis journal
ELKHART Nov, 14-Hiram Stetler's barn
burned last night Loss. So 900, with no insur
ance.
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tury, and England is far more powerful than she
was then"
''What about SPANS atttude2"
"Spain's role can be described in two words
unhinching neutrality"
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pecial to tho indianapolis Journal.
DgGATUR, Nov. l4--Eufus W. Crossman, q
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Local Observations.
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. IA.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-04-16
FinanciaIlv Embarrassed

The failure was announced on the 18th, of
Messrs. Ghislin, bankers at Charleroi and Ant
werp, with liabilities amounting to 10000, 900
francs.
There were 214 failures in the United States
and Canada for the week ending on the 18th
inst, gain of two over the previous week.
Davis & Taylor, grain dealers, Boston, sus-
pended on the 10th, owing to the death of
member of the firm.
Owen Coogan & Son, tanners, Pittsfield.
Mass, suspended on the 10th. Liabilities.
$45, 900; assets small.
Woodcock & Dexter, commission merchants.
Chicago. suspended on the 9th.
The Bank Examiner has closed the First
National Bank of st. Albans VT, owing to a.
lack of funds to pay drafts.
T. Robert Jenkins & Sons, provision dealers.
Baltimore suspended on the 9Th, owing to adj
verse speculations.
The First National Bank of Monmouth, H..
closed Its doors on the 9Th. The cashier lost q.
large amount of money in speculations.
Leo Potts Co., pork packers, Richmond,
Va, failed on the 9Th for 100000.
The Garden City Warehouse Co., of Chicago.
has failed. Judgments, 100000.
John Goodin. proprietor of the Eagle Steam
Pipe works at ST. Louis, assigned on the 18th.
Assets $50 600; liabilities not given but said TO
equal if not exceed assets.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-04-16
The Last of a Famous Group.

In the death of Francois Auguste Ma
RE Mignet France has lost one of its
most distinguished literary representa-
tives. He was the last of the group of
famous historians to which belonged
Guizot, Lamartine, and Theirs, and was
the oldest member of the Academy, hav-
ing been factor of that body since 1886.
NJ. Mignet was born at AK in the south
of France, May s, 1896. In his study of
law he became acquainted with the stu
dent, Louis Adolphe Theirs, who was SO
intimately associated with the incidents
of his life through the next sixty years.
While practicing law both devoted them
selves to historic researches. and both
won early prizes for essays on the sub
iects of their investigation. This sue
cess encouraged Mignet to devote him
self entirely to literature, and he went
to Paris for the purpose In 1921, and was
there joined by his friend Theirs. They
were very industrious in their poverty,
and Theirs was presently fortunate
enough to win place on the staff of a
newspaper, and lost no time in aiding
his friend Mignet to a similar position
with another journal. Though labor
ing in the same field of historical re-
search, they arranged that their work
should not clash, and on the publication
of their volumes on the French Revolu-
ton secured instant success. Mignet
lectured and wrote for journals with dis
tinguished honor to himself, and was
one of the journalistic signers of the pro-
test of July 26, that was the signal for
the overthrow of Charles x. When
Louis Philippe came to the throne
Theirs was made Secretary General of
the Ministry of Finance, and Mignet
was appointed Director of the Archives
at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and
retained the position during the Orleans
monarchy. He held many important
and honorable trusts and gained the rib
bon of Commander of the Legion of
Honor. Among his many works are
Negotiations Concerning the Spanish
Succession" Historical Memoirs,
'FAntonio Perez and Philip IL, /" "L1fe
of Franklin, " "History of Mary Stuart. F"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-04-16
BISMARCK,

Bismarck has been chief of the Prus-
sian ministry since 1852, and has been
for twenty-five years, more than any
other prime minister in Europe, a YER
liable ruler. His retirement from the
ministry is therefore a notable event.
His probable successor, Count Won
Hatzfeldt- Wildenburg, has been for
some years German Minister of Foreign
Affairs, and Won Boetticher, who goes
with him to the Prussian Cabinet. has
been the representative of the Chan
cellor" in the Imperial Cabinet or group
of councillors. These changes would
Indicate that Bismarck is to retain his
influence. Won Puttkamer, the Vice
President of the Prussian Council of
Ministers, las held that place since
1882, and has been a member of the
Cabinet since 1879.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-04-16

the Chief of the Black Flags, he went
from rank to rank encouraging the SOL
o1ers, andat length found himself facing
the French Admiral, Who in his exposed
position, not quite 200 yards off, present
ed an inviting target to the enemy. ssYou
have there before you," said the Vice
roy, turning to the young officer, 'the
chief OF those bands of barbariang who
have sworn to destroy us. You pass for
being a skillful marksman; here is an
opportunity of proving yourself degerv-
ing of your reputation. y
The officer put his rifle to his sboul-
der and took a steady aim at the Adj
miral; but before he could pull the trig-
ger he fell mortally wounded on the
body of the Viceroy, who was shot
through the heart almost at the same
moment. The news of their death
spread Immediately through the ranks:
the Black Flags fed for refuge to the
citadel, and in less than an hour after
ward the French flag was floating over
SOntaY.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-04-16
SEED CORN.

Though the amount of seed corn
needed upon most single farms is small,
yetln the aggregate the amount needed
for seeding the total corn area of the
United States is enormous. According
to the Department of Agriculture re-
turns there were In Indian corn in this
country in 1883 total of IS, 301, 8S9
acres. Taking the country together we
suppose the average amount of seed
corn used per acre is five quarts. Then
to seed these 68, 3O1, 889 acres would re-
quire 81, 509,44 quarts or 1852, 10
bushels. This, at an average of seventy
five cents per bushel, would amount to
1894, 1880. Illinois, with her s, 151,-
1853 acres would require 1878, 666 bush
els; Indiana would take for her 3,541,-
1872 acres 553, 356 bushels; Iowa would
want 1000, 722 bushels. Missouri would
take at the same rate sufficient for her
1878, 364 acres; Kansas for her 4, 70S,-
473 acres; Nebraska for 2,813, 3O3 acres,
and so on through the states. This is
not allowing for any increase of acreage
this year over last, whereas it is likely
there will be a very marked increase.
Ten per cent. is probably none too
much to allow for increased acreage.
Hence the country will need to seed its
corn land this spring at least II, 500, 900
bushels.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-04-16
SCOTCH CHARITY.

The Scotch have recently given a re-
markable proof of their wealth and
charity. The failure of the City of Glas-
gov bank few weeks ago was the great
est calamity which ever befell that peo-
pie, and though every dollar of indebt-
edness was paid, many of the stockhold-
ers-aL of whom were in what they
believed to be exceedingly wel-to-
do circumstances-were impoverished.
Sympathy for these led to a popular
subscription for their benefit. The re-
suit was fund of over a million and
half of dollars of which the people of
Glasgow subscribed nearly $500, 900 and
those Of Edinburg nearly half million
dollars. The Scotch may be hard
headed, but they are evidently tender
hearted,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-04-16
A Dramatic Incident in SOntay.
[From the 81. James Gazette.l

CFrom the st. James GaZette.1
The Saigonnais narrates rather
dramatic incident which occurred at the
capture of Sontay and brought the re-
sistance of the besieged to an end.
The French Admiral, we are told, had
taken his stand on some breastworks
which had been thrown up near the fortifi-
cation and was personally directing the
operations of the attacking forces. In
the very heat of the enga cement the fire
from the town suddenly slackened and
soon ceased altogether. The Viceroy of
Yum Nan, it appears, had always be-
ieved Sontay to be an impregnable fort
ress, and when he heard that
the French were marching upon
it he set out for the place
himself, as he wished to be present to
witness their defeat, which he regarded
as inevitable. Accompanied by the
First Lieutenant, or aide-de-camp, of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-04-16
MICHIGAN CROPS.
Their Condition as Indicated by the April
Reports.

Their Condition as Indicated by the April
Reports.
DETROIT, April 1.-THE Secretary of
State has received returns from 1876 cor
respondents, representing 500 townships.
At the beginning of winter the wheat
plant was small, but apparently healthy.
The winter was unusually favorable, and
the crop has not been seriously injured.
Indications are that very little wheat
will be pl0wed up because of it's being
winter-killed or otherwise destroyed.
The condition now is nearly per cent.
better than the condition one year ago.
The quantity of wheatreported marketed
since the first day of Augustus 8, $50, 579
bushels. Considerably more than one
half of the wheat marketed since the 1st
of August has been reported. It is es-
timated that 6, 766, 500 bushels are now
held by farmers. Only 3 per cent. of
the acreage in clover is believed to be
winter killed. The condition of that
portion not winter-killed is 100 per cent.
of the condition one year ago. The con-
dition of apples IS estimated at about
n1ne-tenths, and Of peaches one-half of
an average crop.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-04-16
THE TELEPHONE.

Will the end ever be reached in the
possibilities of the telephone? Bymeans
of large copper wire of great conduc-
tivity which has been stretched between
New York and Boston, conversation is
now carried on between the two cities
with perfect ease. The Bell Telephone
Company, which has perfected the con-
nection, declares that it will have Ohica-
go connected with New York and Boston
just as soon as the new and improved
wire can be stretched. There seems to
be no limit to the capacity of the wire to
convey sound once it is in place. People
can talk between New York and San
Francisco as well as between New York
and Boston,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-04-16
COPYRIGHT.

The federal government of Switzer-
land was good enough to take the, in
itiative in the International Copyright
convention invited to a conference at
Berne next August. There has been a
deal of talk about it, but very little as
yet has been done. The Swiss govern
ment issued invitations to forty-one diff
ferent countries to send representatives
to the conference, but, from a report
just issued, up to this time only seven
replies have been received. These are
from the United States, Great Britain,
Germany, Italy, Argentine, Greece and
the Netherlands-the two last sending
answers fatty refusing to enter into any
compact, while the reply from this
country is but little more than an &C
Acknowledgement of the receipt of the in
vitation. Meanwhile Mark Twain, who
was SO much interested in the move
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-04-16
is HE A CRANK?

A Chicago Doctors Attempt to TerrOrize
the Dominion Officials.
OTTAWA, April 1n.-The reason why
additional guards have been placed in
the Parliament buildings has at length
TRANSFERRED. A few weeks since a man
from Chicago styling himself DR.. Cosse,
wrote to Sir John Macdonald, inform
ing him that he knew of plot, matured
in the United States, to blow up the
Parliament buildings With dynamite.
Sir John Macdonald gave him permits
sion to go ahead with his detective bust
ness and refused to give him any re-
Enumeration until the events proved the
truth of the story and he accomplished
what he promised. DR.. Cosse, since his
arrival, has been staying at the principal
hotel and seems to be well provided with
money. The Dominion police have
closely shadowed him, but so far have
discovered nothing suspicious in his be-
haviOr