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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08
A SKILLFUL ROBBERY.
The Paymaster of the c., B. & O. Road
Robbed of $27 900.

CHICAGO, March Last Saturday, about l
o'clock in the afternoon, Paymaster c. S. Bart
lett of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy rail
road, left his Office for lunch without taking the
precaution to close the combination of the big
safe in which the money for the payment of EN-
ployes was deposited. On leaving the room he
did so without waiting the return of the other
attaches of the Office, who had all gone to lunch
Before his return the safe was robbed of all its
contents, with the exception of some packages
of nickles and small change, the total amount
disappearing, as near as the company can esti-
mate, being $4,000. On the facts becoming
known and an investigation being instituted
Paymaster Bartlett was discharged from the
service of the company for negligence and the
matter was placed in the hands Of detectives.
The theory advanced by the treasurer of. the
company is that the robbery was accomplished
by a sneak thief. Two doors lead into the
cashiers Office from vacant room, which were
found ajar when the officials returned. The
paymaSters room is located in the general offices
of the company, on the second floor of the build
ing, and was constructed specially with a view
to guard against intrusion or theft, but in this
instance the most ordinary precautions appear
to have been ignored. An explanation given by
the paymaster is that it was supposed the vacant
room adjoining his Office was always kept locked
but in this case it proved otherwise The cashier
of the cOmDany and an assistant occupy practi-
cally the same room, but sit at desk somewhat
removed from the vault where the money is
kept, which partially conceals the entrance to
the vault, so that any one entering from the
vacant room could have accomplished the rob
robbery without their knowledge The pay
master assumes that the robbery must have
been committed by some one having complete
knowledge of the room and the habits of its oc-
cupants.
Detectives have advanced theory to the eff
feet that the robbery did not actually occur as
stated by certain employees. but that some trusted
employee is defaulter, and selected the robbery
method of covering his shortage.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08
A Great Cattle-shipping Scheme.

CHICAGO, March 7.-Great interest is excited
in dressed beef circles here by the publication,
ing circular from Morton Freeman, of England,
who has %, 600 head of cattle on Powder river,
in Montana, outlining a scheme for shipping
via Duluth and Canada to seaboard
and Europe on the hoof the cattle to
be fed there for market He says,
in the letter, that the English
government are introducing bill for the pur-
pose of making easy shipments of feeders for
Quebec. The Northern Pacific will have almost
a monopoly of the Western carrying trade, and
Chicago, so far as Western shipments are con
cerned, is doomed. England, he says, could
head of cattle annually, if the Western United
States could supply the beasts. Stocks on his
side of the water have so run down that he be-
ieves that cattle will travel even up to the
Northern Pacific road from New Mexico so great
will be the advantages derived from live ship
ments to Europe.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08
Want the Law Changed.

KANSAS Cry, March THE recent opinion of
the Supreme Court commission in the case of
Long VS.. Long has been the occasion of consid-
cradle apprehension in business circles. The de-
cison is based upon a statute of 1855 for years
dead letter, which tends to cast a cloud upon
loans of foreign capital placed in the State. Al
though it is generally held the validity of such
dency is to drive foreign capital from the State,
the effect of which would be universally felt
To avert this, a movement has been organized
here to petition the Governor to call a special
session of the Legislature. for the repeal or
amendment of the offensive statute. Tho petit
ton is being generally signed here, and will be
sent to the Governor of the State
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08
The CahOkia Murder.

ST. LOUIS March THE skull of the peddler
murdered near Cahokia ILL.,, several days ago,
and which has been missing since the remains
were discovered, was found this afternoon in a
hut near the place where the mutilated body was
found. A negro named Brown lived in the hut
and he and his wife were arrested last night for
completely in the murder. A bloody ak was also
found in the hut and other evidences of murder
Brown has made partial confession, impli-
eating two other men in the affair." and a deputy
sheriff started to Cahokia tonight to arrest
them. There was also found in Browns hut be-
sides the skull mentioned above, several bones
of the legs and feet of the man and a number Of
articles belonging to peddlers stock of trade
There is no longer any doubt that the mutilated
body found some days ago that of peddler
and that he was most brutally murdered, appar-
emily for plunder, and that attempt had been
made TO burn the remains, but this failing the
mangled body was buried, but not deep enough
to escape discovery.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08
Brief Mention

Dick Oglesby Post, G. A r., has been organ
lied at Nashville.
The Rev. Mr.. Hepperly, of Hskilwa has been
adjudged insane. He viii be taken to jackson
vile.
The husband and son of Mrs Stinett, a
wealthy lady, of Lincoln, refusing to live with
her, she committed suicide
About four weeks since Eugene johnson was
found dead at his home, near Dixon. The body
when found, was cold and rigid, with gunshot
wound in tho side and marks on the forehead
and lower jaw indicating severe blows. The
coroner will reopen the case, verdict Of death
by suicide having been returned at the inquest
In the NJ. T. Church at Hllsboro, while sin
ners were being exorted to seek salvation, Pat
rick Henry, new convert, arose and bitterly
assaed Charles Seymour, also member of the
church between whom there has been feud of
long standing. Being rebuked by the pastor,
Henry rushed to the altar and demanded that
his name be erased from the church record II is
believed his mind is giving way,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08

JACKSON, Mich, March This morning the
examination of Jud Crouch and Dan S. Hocomb,
charged with the famous quadruplex murder of
the Crouch family. on Nov. 81, began, in the
presence of large crowd of people, which
thronged every available space of the court
house The forenoon was consumed in the ex-
animation of three witnesses, Reardon, Sparks
and Hutchns. The two former testified as TO
finding the bodies, and other we'll known facts.
Hutehns told of the conduct of Hocomb and
Jud Crouch after the murder was made known
to them. He stated that they acted unconcerned.
Jud was not affected by the news, as he could
see. After adjournment, as Holcomb and Crouch
were led back to Jail; the crowd pressed forward
to get good look at them The crush was fear
full. Several women tainted, and were with diff
ficulty saved from being tramped to death All
portions of the county are represented. The in
tereSt is intense.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08
Minor Notes.

The Martin County Democrat has been
launched at LoogoOtee. 1t is published and ed
tied by c.. NJ Mears.
Near Mt Vernon, VIM Oeth. young man
about twenty one years old, perhaps fatally shot
John Thompson in the abdomen.
Hon. W. J. Hillgass, of the Huntington Demo
crat, has arranged to start a Democratic paper at
Wabash, to supply the place of the Courier.
Two Mormon apostles are holding meeting in
Scott county, and endeavoPing to convert the
good citizens to polygamy. Three conversions
have already been made and the converts for
wardcd to Utah.
Edward L. Cooper who forged the names of
three prominent citizens of New Amsterdam,
Harrison county, a short time since, has been
found guilty and sentenced to two years in the
State Prison South.
AT revival at New Haven. Fenton Warren, a
young man laboring under great excitement,
arose and shouted out, God has blessed mel"
and whipped out revolver and shot four bullets
through the palm Of his left hand which he held
up and shot at
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08
Death of Rev. August Mueller.


MADISON March REV August Mueller. the
pastor of the German Lutheran Church of this
city, died at his residence at o'clock this morn
ing.
Mr.. Mueller was born in the State of Wurterl-
burg, Germany, on Nov. "a 1881, and was in the
fifty year of his age when he died. He at
tended the German Seminary in Wurtemburg,
and graduated at the University Of Heidelberg.
He came to the United States about the year
1856 and was married at Richmond, Ind, on
the 9th of October 1861 and was the father of
seven children, of whom three only are living,
besides a little boy whom he adopted about two
years ago, Mr.. Mueller was called to preach at
the German Lutheran Church about six years
ago which charge he faithfully Tiled to the sat
isfactiOn of his people, who all loved him as a
father.
Mr.. Mueller has brother and sister who re
side at indianapolis, and sister who resides in
California His remains, in all probability, will
be taken to Richmond, the home of his wfes
relatives The time for the funeral has not yet
been decided upon.
Mrs. Graham, wife of Deputy County Auditor
James Graham, died this morning. She was a
daughter of the late Captain Samuel Strader,
and was a lady highly esteemed in this com
munity.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08

Strenuous appeals had been made to the Gov
crnor to stay the sentence. four out of five well
known physicians having pronounced McGinnis
insane before his execution. Drs Charles X.
Mills, Thomas H. Andrews James H. Lloyd,
and William H. Agnew state that the skull was
unusually thick, the outer membrane adheling
closely to the skull, and the inner membrane
showing marked opacity. Certain abnormaity
of assure and convoution were found which
corlesponded to the general diagnosis of the
brain Of lunatics, The commission Of experts
who pronounced McGinnis insane prior to his
death were appointed by the Governor himself to
make this very examination.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08
seoueI to an ALLEGED Fight.

SAN FRANCISCO, March THE sequel to the
Sullivan Robinson Knockout last night. &C
Cured this afternoon at the Baldwin Hotel.
Several of the Sullivan combination, including
Robinson and some of his friends entered. After
an interchange of salutations. Taylor made a
contemptuous remark to Robinson. The latter
retorted, and Taylor led off, catching Robinson
under the ear and knocking him down. They
clinched and rough and tumble fight ensued.
Friends separated them. 1t is stated Robiuson's
expulsion from the Olympic Club will be unani
mOuslY voted
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08
STATE NEWS AND GOSSIP.
Additional Shortage in the Accounts of
a Knox CGunty Ex-Treasurer.
Death of Rev. August Mueller at Madison
The License Question in Parke County
Notes and Gleanings
vNr~$ ! ~ =
INDIANA

a Further Shortage Discovered in the Ac-
counts of Ex-Treasurer Richardson.
Special to the Indianap polls journal.
VINCENNEs, March Tho second report of
the examiners of the books of the Dem
ocratc ex-treasurer Of Pike county, j.
w. Richardson, was made to the com
missioners yesterday, which developed a
further shortage of $625.O5 This makes total
defalcation of SO, 22j 81 for Richardson, and the
tax duplicate of 1879 still remains to be exam
ined. Startling developments, it is feared, will
shortly be made
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08
Advice to Mothers.

Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup should always
be used when children are cutting teeth IL re-
licves the little sufferer at once; II produces
natural, quiet sleep by relieving the child from
pain, and the little cherub awalees as bright as
button" 1t is very pleasant to tsste it soothes
the child softens the gums, allays all pain, re
Iieves wind regulates the bowels ard is the best
known remedy for diarritoea, Wasther arising
from teething or other causes. Twenty five
cents q bottle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08
Wei De Never.

1t is now undisputed that Wei De Meyers
Catarrh Cure is the only treatment that will alb
soutely cure catarrh-fresh or chronic sit has
effectually cured me- J. A. Wilson, Princeton
lud8 wife and daughter receiving wonderful
benefit from the cure J. n. Edwards, New
Rev G. H. Taylor, I4O Noble street, Brooklyn, "
&c, &c Thousands of testimonials are received
from all parts of the world Delivered, S. Dr.
Wei De Meyers ILLUSTRATED Treatise with
statements by the cured, mailed free D. Il.
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08
FaiInres for the Week.

NEW YORK, March 7.-Business failures
throughout the country the last seven
days, reported to r. G.. Dun & Co.;
States and Sc in Canada. The increase for the
United States %; for Canada, IA, compared
with last week Failures are on the increase in
the Middle and Pacific States, especially in Cana
d. whore the figures are higher than reported
for wears.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08
The Three Graoes

Arc represented with perfectly developed forms
-oeaiIty and health combined. No decayed-
toothad man or woman can DO healthy, because
digestion must be imperfect Use Sozodont, get
henlthy teeth, good digestion and o sound body.
Revive the three eistees.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08
i. j. KnowIes,s Beanests.

WORCESTER March THE will of the late
Hon L. j. Knowles. in addition to a large mum
Der of requests to public institutions in New
England gives 900 to the Carlton College
Mortified, Mimi, and So, 900 to tho American
Board of Foreign Missions After the death of
his widow 10, 900 goes to Doane College, Neb
and So 900 to the Washburn College at Topeka
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08
Seriously Injured by a Fall.

Special to the indianapolis journal.
BLOOMINGTON, March This evening, Mrs.
Davidson, formerly of Delphi, Ind. widow,
prominently connected, eighty years of age, &C
cidentally fell down in the cellar of her house,
and received injuries which will probably result
in her death.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08
ILLINOIS.
Successful Suit to Recover Money Lost in
Grain Gambling.

Grain Gambling.
Special 20 the indianapolis Journal.
BLOOMINGTON, March Hon. Thomas r
Mitchell, representative from Mclean county
was recently sued for $50 by his former bust
ness partner, Y. L. Miner. Mitchell Miner and
another made deal on 5000 bushels OF wheat in
a bucket-shop, and lost money to the extent of
5000. MINER paid both his own and Mitchell's
share of the loss, and the third party also paid
his share MINER sued to recover from MITCHELL
and was granted verdict
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08
Collector nrcsiahon's Disappearance.

HoBoKEN, N. j.. March THE absence Of
city tax collector McMahon exctes surprise and
some apprehension, though other reason than
unexplained absence exists for suspectng any
irregularities in his accounts. He paid into the
treasury the full proportionate amount due from
him. His bondsmen and relatives expect him to
turn up soon The books have not yet been eX
aTnined
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08
An Insane Mnn Hanged.

PHILADELPHIA, March f.-Governor Psttison
is said to be very much grieved that he did not
interfere in the case of John McGinnis, the wife
murderer hanged on Tuesday, whose brains were
examined by four Philadelphia physicians and
found to indicate Enthusiastically, to thor minds,
that an insane man had jest been hanged.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08
The License Question in Parke County.
Special to tho Indianapolis journal.

Tic H4INeIIoO &UVStIOII III T tINo OVUIIUy'
Special to tho indianapolis Journal.
MoNTEZUMA, March THE license case from
Penn township this county, for saloon license at
Annapolis, came up at Rockville yesterday. The
citizens, almost en- masse, had signed the remon-
STRANGE, and the case was hotly contested the
Hon. B. c. Hobbs and Hon. John E. Woodward
conducting the case on behalf of the people. The
commissioners refused the license The appli
cant will doubtless appeal to another county, and
should the license be granted the chances are
the case will end in the Supreme Court, in order
to test the question whether one county can force
saloons upon another county
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08

IL the Hop Plaster are united fresh hops,
gums and balsams, and it's power is wonderful
in curing back ache, sprtins, bruises, neuralgia,
Sands testify to this.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08
HOU s e.
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Fifteenth and q Streets,

First class and complete in all its appointments Is
situated opposite the United States Treasury Build
ings and in the immediate neighboIhood of the PrcSi
dents Mansion, the State, War and Navy Depart
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Street Cars to and from Depots Capitol and all De-
partments, pass tho house every three minutes during
the day.
The honor Of your patronage earnestly solicited.
G. W. SPOFFORD Proprietor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08

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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08

Cuticura the great Skin Cure instantly allays Itch
ing and Inflammation clears the Skin and Scalp heals
Ulcers and Sores and restores the Hair.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-30
MISS ToTTEN's CONDITION.

urr DEPOSITION AND HER MOTHERS TESTIMONY.
The reading of the deposition of Miss Clara
Tottcn in the suit OF her mother, Mrs Lydia g. Cocks
AGAINST lssius H. Read and Dr. Gustave E. sussdor was
continued before Justice Van HOesen yesterday
Miss Totem stated that after the operation was performed
upon her Dr. Sussdorf said that he would send her to
innate asylum If size made mention to others OF what
had barpened. She did not know Bertha Hyman when
she the deponent at the NewYorR Hotel She knew
Mrs. Heyman was there but the woman was not an ac
aulintance Of her mother. The deponent had heard
that Bertha Heyman was q confidence woman, but she
did not know IL.
Mrs. Cocks testlfedi
am the widow OF Jacob Townsend Cocks who died on
AUGUST 80, 1879. Before second marriage was the
widow Of Samuel T. TOtten Of staten Island had four
childen by my first husband and two by my second.
Clara Toten was born February "a, 1893. She taught
music in ROckand County for year. She then took
of younger brother and sister rend
cred service up 10 within two years. first met Mr.
Read IN December ISL, at my ~ bone, No. 3n West
suggestion of Dr. sussdor who said thai Clara needed
quiet place. Dr. Sussd0rI became Claras physician
at Mr. Reads suggestion first suspected sometsins
IN April, 1859; l found a., bottle an hang 95g
Mr. Read and Dr.. SussdOrt stayed at home and cav
sussderf. showed him the letter; was greatly
cited and called him a murderer He finally admitted
giving the medicine, and added: $50 help me God. VIII
make another attempt OF this kind viii see Mr.
Read and have him consent TO stopping ms. cara was
present and did not deny the charge. endeaYOrod 10
Mr.. Read. DIR. sussdorf ON the next morning sad
that r. Read refused To see me ana not see MI Iad
after found the bottle until be came To the exim nation
OF my daughter ~ No. l23 Ffh-avc. Dr SuSslori re-
ported that Read wished to know what wanted and
replied that wanted Mr Read 10 marry my dntgher
On one yistt with Or sus'dou To IND Mr.. Keai' ana
when falling III the eHorb became greatly eAoiiu
told In. sJsslOrf he Jrillng aud clicked Nun
pushed him back IN his chair and choked nm. wa
almost beside myself The cause OF my daughter llrs'
IN 1881 WAS heavy cold Mfs Dr. sparAs, oi Broohiyn
has been my DAUGHTER NY d,uslite. pge
condition began atef her treatment ~ ~ SusaiI b M
mental condition Is dreadful al times hGFe Deeh UP
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-30

Northern Pacific were less than usually conspicuous
in the dealings, and were not as strong az were
some other stocks Northern Pacific preferred, after
selling up to 4sas, at 47as at the close was only
1s higher than last evening; Oregon and Transcon'
tinental ranged at 22624923 against 81 q ut yes.
terday's close and Oregon Railway and Navigation
sold at 99093 against 99l2 last evening. ST. Paul
with an advance OIL 7s and reaction Of IS; North
western with an advance of per cent and o
reaction of per cent; Delaware, Lackawanna
and Western with an advance Of Dig per cent and q
et-back OF % per cent, and Union Pacific with an
advance of p and reaction Of a per cent at the
close were the leading features of the market. But
the improvements all over the market were pro-
portionate with those for the stocks named.
Rumors were scarce, and if they had been plenty
they probably would have exerted little or no
influence upon a market where the disposition
of traders was so generally Onesided as 1t was to-
day. 1t was poor day for reports OF railway
troubles or of railway cuttings, and If there wac
anything of that kind in embryo il was held back
for more opportune moment to give it circulation.
Tho further advance in foreign exchange was re-
garded as a favorable feature, because high
rates will stimulate the exports of products, and
hence il the advance reaches that point Will help
the earnings of the rail ways 1t is not illogical to
suppose that with exchange mp to the specie-ship-
ping point. it woud be our granaries that would
open to supply the exchange rather than our bank
vaults. The market closed rather feverish at tho
last figures.
Government bonds were only moderately active
without change in quotations, which are as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-30
co1rRT cAIENpARs-JANUARY 30.

SUPREME CoURr-CHANBERs-B Before Barrett J.INos =
B. n Z x H. Is % 81 81. 40 ~, ia, LIZ, loo, 10y
21g 2 275 27G 49, 2s3, 2S4 $780, 2sJ 2J6 20 Soo Sol
sUPRENR CoURTsPEcIAL TEaM-Jangary Ter'e3s St
x a B sS SS So o5 SI ~ ia IL "a 70 -'' Jaw
SUPREME coURT-sPEcIAL TERM-December IermIbelore
Rnmsey lease OnDe Nell agt De Neil No day eeleh1ar'
SUPREME CoURT-CmCUI.-PART l-Before Lawrence ice
Nos 1855 S27 1926 1885, 762, l221 40 III Li 9o'
91O pa, 1868. 1850. 1882. - -.
SUPRRhE COURT.-CIRcUTr.-PARr II-BeIOre van No's''
J.-No lO4S. No day calendar .,r
SUPREME COURI-CIRCUIr-PART lII-Bct0re DOnohue j.
No. 63l. No day calendar -
sURRoGATEs CoURT-Beforo Rollins s-COntested wills oil
Frederick GTOte, 10 Henrietta Blger, Clare r. ase
Bernard MeKniH George Kefer Henry Patterson ana bar
bara SChuver. III a.
SUPERIOR CoURr-SPEcfAL TYRY-Before Ingraham, JCsse
on-lrvlng Bank agt Manhattan Railway Company No dy
calendar.
COMMON PLEAs-sPEcIAL TEsN-Beiore DAILY, J-No day
calendar.
CoaMoS PLEts-TRAL TKRM-PARr I-Before ' an Hoesen.
Case On-COCks agt. Read. No day calendar. .
CITY COCEr-GENERAL TEHN-BeiOre McAdani, c. J.; hyatt
Hail. JJ-Appeas from Orers-NOa ], > 4, >, 10 u,
Appeals from Judgments-NOs . 4, TO- H. 49, IT, 49, -,
q 20.
CITY CoURT-TEIAL TERlI-PART I.-Before Halves j.
Nos 65V, UZJ, 40.