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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-13
TELEGRAPHIC BREYITIES.


Strauss, Son & Co., distillers at Cincinnati,
have failed for $4,000.
The Grand Trunk railway notifies its en-
ployes of further reduction in wages of to s
per cent.
A rumor announces the probable transfer of
the Long Island Railroad Company to an English
syndicate.
Returns from the cotton crop indicate q yield
somewhat larger than in 1885, when the crop
was 5, 700 600 bales.
Charles r. Parker, cashier of the Fifth avenue
Hotel New York, committed suicide by shoot
ing. Tuesday morning.
Schedules of the assignment of Edward j.
Birmingham, publisher, of New York. show liza
bilities of 1921 .OO0 actual assets, $40, 000.
A fire in Eufaula, Ala, yesterday destroyed
eight or ten stores with stocks of goods and also
200 bales OF cotton, The loss is perhaps $75,
000
Miss Laura e. Clancy, the actress died Mon
day at Baltimore. She was a sister of the late
Venie Clancy, and will be buried beside her in
Baltimore Cemetery.
Trial of the case of Mrs. Cotton against Gov
ernOr Stanford. g. p. Huntington and Charles
Croker was begun Tuesday at San Francisco.
The amount involved is nearly 100000
The free taking of lands by whites, ahout Met
lakahtla, British Columbia, has incensed the In
dams, and an outbreak is threatened. A war
ship has been ordered to the scene of the dis
turbances
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THE CATTLE MEMS CONVENTION.
An Immense Attendance Expected The
Questions To Be Discussed.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 12.-The long-looledfor Cat
tie Mems convention will assemble in this city
next Monday. There will be nearly 400 dele
gates in attendance, and it is estimated that 1O,
600 cattle men from the Northwest West, Texas
and Europe will be present. 1t will be the first
time the stock-men of the entire country will
have met in convention. The chief objects of
the convention are, by united action, to obtain
better protection for the cattle interests of the
country, and a national organization will he one
means of obtaining this An endeavor will also
be made to secure national legislation on the
subject of contagious diseases, and thus prevent
the conflict of authority now existing in many
States. Another important subject of discus
sion will be that of the international trail Cat
tie men desire the government to set aside the
trail from Texas to the British possessions, go
miles long by six miles wide, as a highway for
Texas cattle 10 the Northwest pastures. Texas is
now recognized as the vast breeding farm, and
yearlings are sent to the West to fatten Still
other subjects will come before the convention,
but these are, perhaps, the most important.
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Burglars Caught, and One Shot.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ROCHESTER,, Nov 12.-For some time past a
series of robberes have been committed in this
place. and, for time, the efforts of the officers
to discover clew to the perpetrators were BAT
fed Finally suspicion fell upon some young
men who reside here and detective has been
Sndeavoring to obtain evidence to convict the
criminals.
Arrangements were made for the gang to rob
ghe furniture store of Christian Hoover, last
hight, and the marshal and his deputies secreted
themselves in the building.
About midnight the burglars made their ap-
pearance, and began operating upon the safe in
the Office. Those who were in waiting ad-
vanced upon them, and, as soon as they found
their game up Tuck Neff, one of the
thieves, opened fire and shot Marshal Reid in
the left hand Mr. Reid returned the fire, and
Neff received wound in the abdomen which, it
Is thought, will prove fatal. Nef's accomplices
Foster Haslett and John Sholder, were also ar
rested.
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DR.. L. W. Munhall will give his lecture on the
Great Cathedrals of Europe at the residence of
Mr.. Allen Sammons, 5S5 East Washington street
to morrow friday evening, for the benefit of
the Womans Exchange. This lecture has been
given in many places, inside and outside of the
State, and is an entertaining and instructive
one. 1t is illustrated with fine stereopticon
views. The women of the Exchange hope to
make some money by series of parlor enter
tainments, and DR.. Munhall has consented to
give this lecture for one 1t is to be hoped there
will be a large attendance.
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The Indiana University Trouble.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
LoGANsPoRT, Nov 12.-Rev. H. L. Stetson
returned this evening from Bloomington. Ind.
where, as a member of the board of trustees of
Indiana State University, he was called by the
erouble involving President Moss. President
Moss has resigned, pending investigation.
Whether it be made by the university trustees
Or not an inquiry will be made by the Baptist
Association at indianapolis in short time.
Leading members of the Baptist Church from
Chicago Cincinnati. Rochester. N. Y, and
other cities will take part in the investigation.
I'm the Indiana Baptist for this week Mr.
Stetson has card, signed by himself, in which
ne says:l
at is expected. and is proper that should
make brief statement in regard to the terrible
calamity which has befallen DR. Moss He has
not been charged, either formally or informally,
before the board of trustees of Indiana Univer-
sity, with adultery. and so far 1 know, there
Is no proof that he is guilty of that crime. y
Pending investigation, which had been or
ssrfed oy the board, [hel resigned. and there the
matter stands, for the present, at least
DR.. Moss distinctly stated to me, when he
handed me his resignation, that he was doing
this to escape investigation, but should hold him
self ready to be investigated as thoroughly as
might be desired"
The Baptist editorially says: "Steps are now
being taken by the denomination to do its part
in the premises. and a conference of leading men
will be invited to meet shortly to make q
thorough investigation"
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Paris Morning News
A woman, who is said to he Mile Rita de Can
dia, daughter of the celebrated tenor Mario and
the equally celebrated soprano Carlotta Grisi, is
III prison in Berlin for having contracted fnan-
cial obligations which she cannot discharge.
She owes large sums for hotel fare and mer
chandise sold to her and delivered In court, a
letter from her lawyer showing that she had
francs was a part of the evidence. 1t was also
shown that she was Unfortunately given to drink
consuming several glasses of sherry ana ten
bottles of beer day She had relied upon her
two sisters who are living in England to get
her out of her trouble Both of them are mar
ried and they have twice before come to her aid;
but at the present momentshe is still in durauce
vile
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Attack on a Republican Procession.

ACtack on n ASepuOllcan IrOceSSlOns
Special to the indianapolis Journal
CHAMPAIGN, Nov. PA Republican celebra-
ton was held here tonight over Oglesbys cleo
ton by a large company of young men, who
marched through Nam street to the sound Of a
muffied drum, representing the burial of Carter
Harrison They were attacked by lot of extra
police, and two of the marchers were
dragged hastily to the calaboose.
1t is reported that one of them
was badly dubbed and kicked by some parties.
Great crowds of indignant citizens now sur
round the calaboose, demanding the release of
the young men, and Prosecuting Attorney
Mathews of Urbana, has arrived to secure their
release. The Republicans feel this to be an
outrage the part of the Democratic officials,
especially as the Democrats celebrated on last
Saturday night. The young men are determined
to march again.
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AGENTS WANTED,

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The Democratic State committee yesterday re-
solved to continue their organization Secretary
Riley will remain in charge Of the headquarters
and will continue to distribute Democratic docu-
ments until the new committee is elected 1t is
reported that the committee is IN debt several
thousand dollars, bnt the secretary states that
they are prepared to pay all bills, and that
there will be surplus enough to meet the ex-
penses of continuing work through the next
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INDIANA AND ILLTN0ISNEWS
Passenger Train Derailed by Tramps,
and the Engineer Killed.
Hill Burned at Rockville Collision on the
Panhandle Road-A Brilliant Wedding
Il at ChicagO-General News
INDIANA.
a Passenger Train Wrecked at Vincennes-
The Engineer Killed.

a Passenger Train Wrecked at Vincennes-
The Engineer Killed.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
VINcENNEs. Nov. I2-This morning at 3
siclock the east-bound Ohio G. Mississippi rail
road passenger No was wrecked at the switch
near the fair grounds, half mile east of this
city The switch was thrown open by tramps,
and the passenger moving at the rate of twenty
miles an hour rushed pell nell into the ditch,
overturnrg the locomotive, mail car and bag
gage car, and shaking up the passengers in a
lively manner The engineer, Cad Fairbanks,
was pinned to the ground and frightfully sealded,
from the effects of which he died at o'clock
this morning at the Union Depot Hotel
tramp, name unknown, had leg broken. None
IF the passengers were injured save few
scratches. The switch was thrown by train
wreckers. Tramps have been infesting this
ueighborhood lately, and doubt were the
perpetrators, but not the slightest clue remains
rs to their identity. The switch lock was broken
by a coupling pin and the switch thrown an
hour before the train reached the place.
Two hours after the o. & NJ. wreck like dis
ester occurred a half mile across the coun-
try, on the Evansville G. Terre Haute
railroad track The switch here had been
thrown by the same parties, il is supposed, and
the south-bound passenger, due here at 5:45,
rushed upon the side track and crashed into
some freight cars. The engineer saw the danger
,soon. enough, however, to reverse his engine and
awe his train. The damage was slight. but the
passengers were badly frightened.
The damage to the o. & NJ train will amount
20 several thousand dollars Engineer Fair
banks was brave man, and stood by his throttle
even though he had to die for it. Our citizens
are highly indignant. Tramps have cursed Vim
rennes for months with their presence. En-
gIneer Fairbanks leaves widow and child.
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ST. Louis, Nov. l2.-John Mccullough is still
stopping at the Southern Hotel Bob his
dresser, is not with him. He said to-day he in
tended leaving for New York tonight, and
merit next week. His friends closely watch him
since his arrival, and are giving him proper
care. He wanders round aimessy, and has no
apparent object but to resume his engagement
He protested to be shocked when he learned
that his company was not here, as he said he
intended resuminS acting this week at the
Olympic, On many subjects his mind is APP
parently unclouded
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ready to come on to help out Cleveland" The
live thousand dead shots' should come on by
all means. They should join the one thousand
Kentucky dead shots that have volunteered for
similar duty, and the Maryland dead shots
and the dead shots from other States of the
solid South who want to march on to Washing
ton and install Gov. Cleveland without waiting
for the official count If it should turn out that
Blaine has received majority of the votes of
New York there wouldn't be enough Of these
dead shots to wad gun with. Dead shot bluffs
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ILLINOIS.

The Brilliant Wedding of the Daughter of q
Rich Chicagoan.
Special TO the Indianapolis journal.
CHICAGO Nov. 12.-The most brilliant social
event of the season in Chicago was the wedding,
this evening of Miss Maude Howard, daughter
of William B. Howard, to Mr.. George S. Will
Tits The ceremony occurred at Grace Church,
Revs. DR.. Locke and DR.. Vibbert officiating The
church was crowded with the leading people of
Chicago, and many friends were present from
the East. There were eight bridesmaids and
an equal number of groomsmen. A reception
followed at the residence of the brides parents.
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A Bank Presidents Failure.

PETERSBURG, ILL.,, Nov. l2.-John A. Braham
president of the First National Bank of this city
and head of the leading business firm to-day re
signed his position in the bank, and made.an as
signment His liabilities are estimated at $50
000. The assets are not given. The failure will
not interfere with the business of the National
Bank.
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the statement that the mantle of the late Winter
Davis had fallen upon the member from New
York. The gentleman took it seriously, and it
has given his strut additional pomposity. The
resemblance is great. 1t is striking Hyperion
toa satyr, Therstes to Hercules, mud to marble
dung hill to diamond, a snged cat to n Bengal
tiger whining puppy to a roaring lion, Shade
of the mighty Davis, forgive the almost profana
ton of that iocose satire!n
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Dwelling Burned at Merom.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
VINcENNEs, Nov. 12,-The dwelling house of
F. NJ. Dudley, of Merom, burned to the ground
to-day. Loss, 81 500 insured for $1,000. The
entire contents of the house were consumed.
The FIRE was caused by defective lue
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-13

THERE is no need denying the fact that among
The most distressing complaints of humanity
few equal in intensity to bleeding piles.
You say The subject is not pleasant one to talk
about neither is the victim and orr aim is to give
aim relief, Jacob Chambers, of Henry street,
New York writes; when began using Mish-
ler's Herb Bitters las per printed directions)
had been troubled with bleeding piles for up,
wards of five years. In six weeks was perfect
IL cured
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-13
It WIN Please Cleveland.

" NNUlnEtOn Special.
Several congressman have arrived for the
winter. Representative McAdoo young New
Jersey Democrat, says that his party will not
care to mature any important legislation this
winter IL will save everything of Importance
for the signature of a Democratic President
The bankruptcy bill and the Fitz John Porter
bill spoken of as two that Cleveland will
sign with peculiar pleasure.
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Killed in an ARRAY.

CINCINNATI, Nov. 12-Wm. Williams. col
ored, was shot and killed at an early hour this
morning the sidewalk in front of Deter's sa
loon, corner of Ninth and Plum streets. by an
unknown man who escaped. The parties had
quar1eled in the saloon, and Williams had
knocked his assailant down. cutting a cash in
his head. The man went out to water trough
to battle his wound, and Williams followed and
fired at him. when the man returned the fire and
shot Williams through the heart
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Alleged Harness Thief Caught.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
ROCKVILLE Nov l2.-John Holmes. colored,
stole a set of buggy harness belonging to Cum
ming & NIcCampbells livery stable, valued at
$40, and escaped to Charlottesville on Monday.
He was captured at that place and brought here
Tuesday evening by Marshal Ensminger, for
trial Failing to give bond he was locked up.
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What Hurts Mr.. ConklIng.

Mr.. Blaine in Congress, April, 1866.
II know that within the last five weeks, as
members of the House will recollect, an extra
strut has characterized the gentlemans bearing.
It is not his fault. 1t is the fault of another
That gifted and satrieal writer Theodore Tilton
Of the New York Independent spent some weeks
recently in this city. His letters published IN
that paper embraced with many serious state
ments, a little jOcose satire, part of which was
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this morning at 2 o'clock. 1t was the property
of the First National Bank, and worth $l5 OOO
r. H. Cate, the lessee, will lose $1,000 on stock
and fixtures. The cause of tho fire is unknown.
The mill was partially insured.
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Living After One Hundred and Fifty
Spasms.

TRENTON, N. j., Nov 1.-Two curious events
have occurred in Bloomsbury Hunterdon coun-
ty, within week. Jennie Duckworth had one
hundred and fifty spasms in succession one day
last week, and yet is expected to revive. May
Wilkinson. who lived most of her life in Newark,
was born dumb and never uttered n sound until
the day before she died. Then she began TO
laugh, and laughed continually until death
stopped her
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Suicide of MIS-. snancler.
al to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WINNAMAC, Nov 12-Mrs. Mary Spangler,
wife OF Judge William Spangler, committed sui
eide about o'clock this afternoon by hanging.
She was an estimable lady and the occurrence
was shock to the whole community.
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Injured by n Hand-Car.

Special to the indianapolis journal
New CASTLE, Nov. 12.-George Nixon, bridge
carpenter on tho St Louis & Pittsburg railroad.
was dangerously injured to-day by being struck
by handcar For time it was thought his
Injuries would prove fatal
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A Piute Prophet on the Coming Winter.

Captain Zach, Piute who is said to have
kicked up his heels and cavorted over the alkali
plains of Nevada for more than eighty SUM
mers, being questioned in regard to the weather
Of the coming winter said: ''You see uln this
winter he be one way of two. II he take warm
road he be more warm as any winter in long
time il he take cold road he be worst winter
ever you dam see. He be no like common
winter-he be big hot or big eold.'
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jpecial to tho Indianapolis Journal
DELPHI, Nov. 12-Thomas Bohan plasterer
IF this city, was stricken down yesterday while
1T work on the H. E. church. and died in a few
hours with supposed heart disease
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Flour-MilI Burned.

5pecial TO tho Indianapolis Journal.
ROCKVILLE, Nov. 12.-The Rockville flour
mill, large threestory frame building, to-
gether with machinery, was consumed by fire
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NEVER spend your money before you have it.
This will save you from many difficulties and
some temptations. But if you have . cold, spend
twenty 6e cents for bottle OF DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup
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Collision at Winamac.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WINAMAc. Nov. IL. "A very bad wreck oc-
Cured at this place on the Panhandle last night
between the two sections of the o'clock freight
brain. The first section was taking water, and
Che second section came up with full speed, and
there being such heavy fog the engineer did
not see the danger until too late to avoid col
hsion The engine of section No 2 run into the
eaboose of section !, completely demoishing
the caboose, stripped the engine completely, and
set it squS-ely across the track. The track was
torn up for about fifty yards. No one was hurt
sxcept one OF the conductors, who received cuts
and bruises about the head
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Bluffs Don't Count,

National Republican.
The Democratic national committee is in
receipt of telegram from New Mexico to the
effect that Ave thousand dead shots are
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DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.
Indications.

WAR DEPARTMENT }
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, ,
WASHINGTON. Nov. Is, A. NJ.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley-General-
ly fair weather, stationary temperature in Ten
nessee, slight rise of temperature in the Ohio
valley, light variable winds.
For the Upper Lake Region-Fair weather,
southwest to northwest Winds slight rise of
temperature in the southern portion, stationary
temperature in the northern portion
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Enforcing the Law Against Betting on Elcc


Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ANGOLA, Nov. 12.-JudSe Mcbride has an
oounccd his intention of enforcing the laws
against betting on elections. III Noble county
,he grand jury has been instructed to investg gate
sumored Violations and the same instructions
will be given the grand jury in Steuben county
week after next The law has been violated by
hundreds of persons in this county.
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FINANCIAL

TINO LOAN-MONEY-ON CITY PROPERTY <
i G. HOWIETT. s Condit Block.
NTONEY All THE LOWEST RATES OF INTER-
M est. j. W. WILLIAMS s. CO., , and Yinton
Block
XATE WILL FURNISH MONEY on FARM SECU
w rty, promptly, at the lowest rates for long o.
short time. THOS. G. DAY & CO.. ~ East Market
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WANTED.

w ANTED-FOR AGOOD observation-disclosures
w of ten to fifteen rooms about December l. L,
A. GOODWIN, 27 Thorpe Block
VA ANTED-RELIABLE CLOTHING SALES
w men, with established trade in Ohio, Indiana and
Kentucky. Liberal pay Address, Boys Clothing"
Box 1892 Philadelphia Pa.
XETANTED-A MAN WITH CAPITAL OF
w 5000 to So, 900 to take active part in an
established manufacturing business, must be prac
teal business man. who understands bookkeeping
etc Address MANUFACTURERS, journal Office.
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DISSOLUTION.

NTOTICE-PUBLIC NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN
~ that the partnership existing between the
dersigned under the of Howard & Denig has
been dissolved by mutual consent. William b. How
ard alone will collect the assets aud settle nil
counts Of said firm. WA. b. HOWARD,
RUSH s. DENTCt
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FOR SALE.

INOR SALE-SNtALL FAMILIES THAN TWO
1 miles from city, at $50 per acre. Z. A. GOOD
WIN, ~ Thorpe Block.
EOR SALE-BLANKETS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
L viii sell at II great discount. G, f. GEISEM
DORFF & CO., wooden mill north side OF Mea
Washington street
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FOR RENT

INOR RENp-TTIiSEE ROOMS. UNFURNlSIIED
Il with board 44O North Meridian street.