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he was killed by drink or met with foul play, or
committed suicide by means OF some other poison
than alcohol
Marshall Heayenrich, of Cincinnati, was
arrested on the fair grounds at Shelbyviile.
Yesterday, charged with stealing valuable gold
watch and $40 in money, from gentleman
The fifth annual exhibition Of the montgomery
County Agricultural Association will open at
Charlottesville on Monday The speed ring viii
be one of the main features, and 81, 20 in cash
premiums are offered.
Near Nashville on Monday, Daniel NVooten,
aged sixty-fve years, vas seized with sickness,
and in three hours before physician could be
secured. he was corpse. The symptoms of his
malady strongly Indicated Asiatic cholera.
At Charlottesville on Tuesday, Ed Long and
Joseph Goodbar had fight on account of trail
woman. Goodbar shot point blank at Long and,
strange to say, missed He was fined heavily
for carrying concealed Weapons and shooting
with intent.
Burglars and horse thieves made wholesale
raid on Laketon, in the northern part of Wa
bash county, on Tuesday night The stores OF
r. Thompson g. Son and o. E. Boiler were
entered and large quantity of goods and $l00
in cash secured A horse was stolen from f.
Debold and buggy from Mr. LARS No clew
to the thieves.
The Cambridge City district fair opened on
Tuesday, The entries in every department. ex-
coed those of any previous year. The stock
show is fine comprising some of the best young
horses that have ever been seen in that section.
The floral hall is filed to its utmost capacity
with the handiwork of women There are a
goodly number of fast horses, and the races will
be exciting. On Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day there will be two races each day and a bicycle
race on Saturday
The Northern Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Re
union Association will hold their fifth annual re-
union at Mishawaka, on Wednesday and Thurs
day, Sept II and Is, and will also participate in
the ceremonies of unwilling and dedicating q
Mishawaka and vicinity in Battell Park. that
city This monument is of bronze, 81 feet high,
adorned with appropriate emblems and sur
mounted by an 8-foot statue Of soldier in
bronze. Barracks and provisions will be pro.
yided for g. A. R. posts.
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wesleyan Methodist Conferences.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
SHERIDAN, Sept 3.-The annual conference
of the Indiana Wesleyan Methodist connection
convened at their beautiful new house at this
place this morning Rev, Kyle, of Greensboro,
preached last night, and Rev. G. s. Smith, Of
Henry county, preached the conference sermon
this morning at II o'clock The conference is
composed of about one hundred members, and
is an intelligent, good-looking body, full of re-
ligious zeal The conference embraces the en-
tire State Of Indiana and It will take about one
week to transact the business. Mrs. DePue. Of
Ohio, the revivalist is visiting the conference
and town She conducted religious service at
the Methodist Episcopal Church this afternoon
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Accused BY : Dying Man.

Troy, N Y. Sept 3-Andrew jackson. a
wealthy resident of Hammond's Station, four
miles from Meehanicsville, Saratoga county, was
found on the railroad early. this morning
There was deep cut on his head, and both legs
were cut off He lived one hour, and. before dy-
ing said that Vim. Bolan and John Duffey.
neighbors, threw him under train Rolans
father recently beat jackson in a lawsuit
and they have been enemies since. Young
Bolan was arrested at Mechaniesville and denies
the charge Duffy will be arrested, and both
will be arraigned at MechanicsTille There is
Z Intense excitement at Mechanicsylle and
vicinity, where the parties are all well known
and respected Opinion varies as to the truth
Of Jackson's dying statement
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Hendricks County Fair.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
PLANTEID, Sept 3-The first annual meet
ing of the Hendricks county horticultural and
agricultural fair began here to-day. The fair is
to continue three days. Fully three thousand
people are in attendance to-day. The grounds
have been beautifully arranged for the accommo
dation Of all the stock, etc, while on exhibition
There win be no racing done here this year on
account Of the fairs inability to finish the track
Liberal premiums have been offered for the best
display in horticulture and agriculture, which
tends to make the fair more attractive. There
is a fine display Of agricultural implements, live
stock fruits, etc A large sale Of tickets is pre-
dicted for tomorrow.
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For Congress.

NEWARK, N j., Sept 3-The Republicans Of
this district nominated Geo. A. Halsey for Con
gress.
BURLINGTON, la, Sept 3.-John S. Woolson
was nominated by the Republican convention Of
the First congressional district
PALESTINE. Tex, Sept. 3.-Tha Democratic
convention of the Second congressional district
to-day renominated John H. Reagan by acela-
nation.
PrTTsBURG, Sept 8. The Democratic county
convention this morning nominated j. "a. Hop
kins for Congress in the Twenty second district,
and Morrison Foster in the Twenty third dis
trict.
CHICAGO, Sept. 3.-The split among the Re
illinois district resulted in calling second CON
venticn, which was held to-day, at which VIM.
E. Mason was nominated for Congress
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of the Democrats in Congress with that Of the
Republicans and showed the progress of civil
service reform under the Republicans On the
other hand. he quoted Carl Sehufz In 1851, when
he said: Zone thing is certain, the Democratic
party, in its fashion, will reform the civil serv-
ice. 1t will do it according to the old Democrat
ie principle-to the victers belong the spoils Mr..
Morse then reviewed the attitude of both par
ties upon the tariff, and closed by lengthy de-
Tense Of the character of Mr.. Blaine.
Mr.. Lodge moved the nomination of George
D. Robinson for Governor by reclamation, and
the motion was carried with an outburst Of en-
thusiasm.
Il was moved that the remainder of the old
ticket be renominated by reclamation, and the
motion was carried unanimously. Following IS
the ticket: Governor, George D. Robinson; Lieu
tenant-governor, Oliver Ames; Secretary of
State, Henry L. Pierce; Treasurer, Daniel A.
Gleason; Auditor, Charles r. Ladd; Attorney
general, Edgar j. Sherman.
On motion of Hon George +. Hoar, Mark
Hopkins and Hon. Thomas Talbot were unani-
mously nominated electors at large
The report of the committee on resolutions
was presented The report was adopted with
out debate The platform recites the grand
achievements of the Republican party, and
affirms that it alone can deal wisely and consid-
erately with the questions of the day, both
State and national; favors protective
tions can be made with view
to reducing the surplus, and, at the same time,
correcting inequalities, but not by horizontal re
duction, which is step toward the disastrous
experiments Of free trade; pledges the Republic
an party to further the best interests Of the la
boring classes favors continued reform in the
civil service and opposes enforced political
assessments; a foreign policy is demanded which
shall protect citizens everywhere, and free bal
lot and an honest count are insisted upon;
restoration of the navy is advised, and further
coinage of the silver dollar is deemed inadVisa-
BILE; the platform of the national convention is
Endorsed; the nomination of Blaine and Lo-
ton of President Arthur heartily praised.
United States Senator Hoar in the course Of
his speech, said, referring to the young men:
You are not, in voting for Cleveland, helping
to elect President; you are simply aiding
conspiracy which is to take possession Of the
supreme executive Office After few remarks
by N. P. Banks, the convention adjourned.
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Serious Fire at North Madison.

Special to the Indianapolis JonrnaL
NORTH MADISON Sept. 8. The principal bus
mess block of North Madison was totally de,
stroyed by fire this afternoon. The building
consumed was 0dd-fellows' Hall Loss, $500;
insured in the Firemen's and Mechanics, of Mad
ison, for 81. l0a Willis vawter's loss on dry
goods and groceries is $4,000; uninsured E.
Sehrnidts grocery, loss, 81, O0O uninsured The
village postofice was also burned, loss, $1,000
uninsured There being no engines in town,
the flames swept all in their path The fire is
supposed to have originated from sparks from a
Jeffersenville, Madison & Indianapolis freight
engine
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STATE CONVENTIONS.

Massachusetts, Republicans Unanimously Re-
nominate Mr.. Robinson for Governor.
Boston, Sept 8 The Republican State CON
rention was called to order this morning by
Chairman Lodge, who made no address.
A motion that the chairman and secretary Of
the State committee be invited to act as tempo
rary officers of the convention, was adopted.
'flls committees were then appointed. The
committee on permanent Organization reported
for president Robert NJ Morse, jr., and that
gentleman addressed the convention. he noted
the absence from the convention Of some Of his
former associates, men Of high character, who
thought it necessary to part company with their
Old comrades for q while He reviewed the
course Of the Democrats in Congress. and in re-
card to national election laws, declared
It impossible to secure fair elections
IS tho South. He contrasted the course
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RIM Down-Helned On.

The story which Mrs. ]. w Ellis, of Minburn,
Ia, tells is one in which many thousands of the
ladies of America have a vital interest. Briefly,
it is thus: Il suffered for several years from
general debility and nervousness. In fact, was
completely run down. / had tried two doctors,
but they could not do me any good. tried
Browns Iron Bitters Since then have used
four bottles, II has helped me up and done me
a great deal Of good, and would not be without
it. Why will any lady suffer with debility
while dollar will buy bottle of Browns Iron
Bittersl
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Arrest Of Lewis, the washington Brol,

National Republican. Sept. 2
Private Detective James A. McDeyitt received
the following dispatch last evening, dated at
Indianapolis:
Lewis is out and ON his way TO Washington
It was signed by John A. Lang, the chief Of
police of that city. Lewis had been under arrest
at Indianapolis for inability to take care of him
self through inordinatc indulgence in liquor, and
McDevitt had been previously in communication
with the committee Of his creditors here, who
were considering the advisability Of accepting
his proposition to bring Lewis back to the city.
There were 81, 900 in bonds found on the pris-
oner when arrested, and it is supposed that they
will be with the officer who is in charge of him,
if he is coming in custody as is believed he is.
The party is expected tonight.
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Texas Republicans.

HOUSTON, Sept. 3--The Republican State con-
vention reassembled this morning and the tenn
porary organization was made permanent.
Chairman A. ]. Rosentnal briefly addressed the
convention.
The resolutions of the Mitchell county eonven-
ton, favoring fusion with the Greenbaekers and
Independents, and indorsing George Washington
Jones, the independent candidate for Governor,
were read. A motion to table the resolutions
resulted lO4 yeas. 279 nays.
The committee on resolutions then reported
The majority report declares it inexpedient and
lmpractcable, at this day, to place State ticket
IN the field, and recommends Republicans to aid
all independent candidates for State Offices, who
are favorable to the defeat of the Democrats
The minority report declares in favor of a
straight Republican State ticket and also for q
Blaine and Logan ELECTORAL ticket
On motion to substitute the minority for the
majority report an excited and angry debate
followed Without coming to vote the con-
vention adjourned till o'clock
On reassembling. loud and prolonged calls
were made for q vote, many col0Ped delegates
demanding to be heard A motion then pre-
vailed limiting each speaker to ten minutes.
About twenty delegates addressed the conven-
ton, many being interrupted by loud
clamors for the previous questions Motions to
adjourn were voted down. The chairman finally
ordered call of the roll on the question Of sub
stituting the minority for the majority report
During the roll-call interruptions were frequent,
the chairman appealing to the sergeant-at-arms
to restore order. The vote resulted 80 yeas and
| 3O8 nays Great confusion prevailed on the an
| nouncement Of the ballot. The majority report
| was then adopted by viva voee vote. The
resolutions adopted in this report represent the
entire 1abors of the convention. The report
| says: Your committee is of opinion that it is
| injudicious and unprecedented, at this late day
| to place a State ticket in the field, and We
recommend that the Republicans aid all indie
pendent candidates for State Office favorable tx
the defeat of the Democracy
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A steam girst-mIl belonging to Mr.. Blume, Of
Rio, near Gaiesburg, burned down ON Tuesday.
The loss is reported at So. 600; no insurance.
DR. Paaren, State Veterinarian. states there
are seven cases Of CHAMBERS among horses in
Peoria. They have been isolated and win be
killed.
Mrs. John Riordan, Of Streator, who is a
daughter of Hon. Judge Burns. of Lacon, COM
mitted suicide at her home on Tuesday, by TAX
ing chloroform.
The thirteen-year-old son of Thomas Hoy,
who lives ten miles southeast of Moawequa,
while playfully jumping on and off loaded
wagon, was thrown under the wheels, and in
stantly killed.
The Decatur tabernacle has been advertised to
be sold at sheriffs sale for debt This historical
building was erected in 1878 and will seat :, GOO
to 4, 900 people. 1t has been the place in which
have been held many prohibition meetings and
conventions.
The Geographic report from Oakland, Coles
county, in regard to triple tragedy, was mostly
fiction. There was rough and tumble fight
in which four parties were concerned, but none
were killed, and only one, man named Dean,
was seriously hurt His recovery is deemed
doubtful
The Rev. Thomas Stanley one Of the best
known Catholic priests in northern Illinois, died
suddenly of heart disease at his home in Ives
church is one Of the largest in that part of the
State. and he was highly respected by all de-
nominations.
Victor Robson agent Of the Ohio e Missis-
sippi and the Toledo, Cincinnati g. St Louis
narrow gauge railroad, at Cowden, is missing.
His securities are asked to make good deficit Of
several hundred dollars Robson has been in
the employ Of the Ohio & Mississippi company
over ten years.
During services at Bond county church, near
Vandalia two boys named Matlock and Hooper,
aged fourteen and fifteen respectively, got into
an alteration on the outside, when Hooper
! whipped out a knife and stabbed Matlock fatal
! " il tho back and thigh Both are sons Of
well-to.do and highly respected farmers living
| in Bond county.
The village Of Noble, eight miles west Of
| Olney. was the scene Of q serious conhagration
| Tuesday morning at o'clock. The fire destroyed
| the Eagle Hotel. johnson House andZ. P. Estes's
i drv-goods store. Loss on the johnson House.
q. 500; Insurance. 200 building, and 1925 or
| contents Loss on the Eagle Hotel, So 000 no
insurance. Estes's loss is 81 900; no insurance.
CLAYTON. the Chicago travelling man, who is al
| legged to have passed o number Of forged checks
! purporting to have been signed by ]. H. Roach
| e. CO.. wholesale confectoners, of Dubuque,
| succeeded in playing similar game. a day OF
i two ago, upon Galena landlord who guaran.
| teed the check at the First National Bank, Of
Galena He has not been apprehended up to
/ last accounts.
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FatallY Hurt bx 8 Train.
, the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
DANvILLE, H., Sept. 3.-William Goodrich,
of Marshfeld Ind, was struck, last night, by
the lightning express on the Wabash, at a point
west of West Lebanon, and received injuries
from which he will die
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Minor Notes.

An old settlers meeting will be held at White
land, on next Saturday, with excursion rates
from indianapolis and Columbus.
Burglars entered the house Of J. r. Fisher q
farmer living near Columbus; and stole $50 in
money and some other yaluables.
n John Hunt, Tayloryille constable, died at
that place after drunken debauch. under cir.
cumstances giving rise to doubt as to whether
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soldiers, Reunion at DanvilIe.

Special to the IndianapoIs Journal.
DANv1LLE, Aug. About one hundred
members attended the third annual reunion of
the 125th Illinois Regiment, which was held in
this city to day. Colonel J. w. Langley of
Urbana, made the address of the day. Short
speeches were made by Rev. E. D. Wilkin and
Colonel w. j. Calhoun, of this city. The re-
union was quite successful and was attended by
several hundred citizens
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convention, and ! was not drunk, either.
[I4aughterl Then could not refuse it, and did
not desire to refuse it. But / am candidate
before you and / take off my hat to you, and
ask Of the ladies' and the gentlemen their sup
port. [Applause-
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Hendricks remarks,
Judge Jordan addressed the assemblage. in the
evening meeting was held at the court house,
where Francis T. Hord, Democratic candidate
for Attorney general, delivered an address.
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Beheaded bY ) Circular saw.

Special to the indianapolis journal
MooREsvILLE, Sept. 3John Thurman was
instantly beheaded, about o'clock P. NJ to-day
by falling on the circular saw at Corners saw
mill Both legs were also cut of. Young
Thurman was a sober industrious and exem-
plary young man, and son Of Pleasant Thurs
man, a livestock dealer and auetioneer. No
blame is attached to anyone.
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Clossen, mayor Of Davenport Hon Fred. Leh-
man, of DesMoines, was chosen temporary
chairman
After appointment of the usual committees
the convention adjourned till P. NJ
State; for State Treasurer, Hon. George Derr;
for Auditor Of STATE. j. e. Henriquis; for Attor-
neY.general NJ Y. Cannon
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Peter Henderson. the gardener and scotsman,
of New York. says he sold 5000 worth of early
cabbages from single crop on one acre, that he
$l40 and the lettuce with celery, which brought
$780, AS this Is equal to 81. $40 from one acre,
it shows what may be done under high system
Of culture, and though it is not to be expected
that many persons will be as successful as Mr..
larger returns from one acre than Is usually SCI
cured. s
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A Mxsterious Conference.

CHICAGO, Sept. 8. Church Howe, of Nebras
ka, member of the national Republican execu
tive committee is in the city and had long
secret conference with General Butler, this
evening, the purport of which was not made
public. Mr.. Howe leaves for New York to-mor
row morning.
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stea1nship News.

LoNDoN. Sept ARRIVED Leerdam, from
New York.
NEW York. Sept 3-Arrived State Of Ne
braska, from Glasgow; Hungaria, from Ham
burg
QUEENsTowE, Sept g. The Servia, from New
York, arrived to-day, making the passage in
| seven days, 1--WE hours and fifteen minutes
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a BarthoIomew County Fire.

Specialize the IndIanapoIIs Journals
COLUMBUS, Sept 3.-A fire at Taylor Broth
ers mills, in this county yesterday evening, de-
stroyed "a, 900 worth Of seasoned lumber. The
large Touring mill was saved by the hardest work.
There was no insurance on the lumber.
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Am UnexpIained Death.

CHICAGO, Sept. 3. The body Of young man
named ]. G. Law was found with bullet in the
head at Union Mills, this afternoon. It is sup.
posed to be case of suicide. From papers
found on the body, it appeared that the young
man came from Forfar, New Brunswick, where
he occupied a position as bank clerk. He had
Recommendations for q similar position here.
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When one has had fever and the hair is fall
ing off, take teacup of sage, steep in quart of
soft water, strain it off into tight bottle.
Sponge the head with the tea frequently, wet
ting the roots Of the hair.
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POLITICAL NOTES.
A New illustrated Weekly which Support
the Republican Ticket.

A New illustrated Weekly which supports
the Republican Ticket
New York Special
Anew illustrated paper of the size and style
of Harpers Weekly made its appearance in this
city to-day It is entitled ''Munsey's Illustrated
Weekly The letter press is excellent, the print
clear and handsome, and the printing and illus
trations Of the best The first page contrasts
'sThe Two Leading presidential candidates and
Their Record Mr.. Blaine. standing upon ped
estal Of fame, with his record Of history behind
him, and Mr.. Cleveland, short, stout man,
holding up little scroll with his own record
The double-page illustration is drawn and de-
signed by the well-known artist, Mr.. A R..
Waud 1t is entitled, "A vital question of the
campaignl Will America sacrifice her present
prosperity to satisfy theorists and enrich for
eign nationsW 1t presents on one side the busy
mills, factories and fields, and on the other
American elnigrants to other countries, rotting
wharVes and ruined farmers and idle machinery.
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A bushel Of corn which weighs ffty-six
pounds at harvest will shrink to forty-two
pounds, or less. in drying A measured bushel
Of corn that has been kept q year win have very
nearly afty pounds Of dry substance About
sixty Eve pounds Of new shelled corn is required
to make 6fty pounds Of dry corn.
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Iowa Denlocrats,

DAVENPORT, la, Sept. 3-The Iowa State
Democratic convention met at II o'clock this
morning nearly all the delegations being full
The convention was called to order by Judge
Kinne, chairman Of the State central committee.
An address Of welcome was delivered by Ernest
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Charged with a SERIOUS Crime.

Special to the Indian apolIa journal
MoNRIcELLo, Sept. 9,Solomon Spencer,
Thomas Keever and his wife Lucy, were ar
rested this evening upon charge of poisoning
Aivia Spencer, some time ago Spencer was ad-
initted to $4,000 bail.