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Minor NOaes.

David A. Fish died at Sharpsville on the 9th
inst, in the siXtieth year of his age. He held
the office of county treasurer from 1868 to 1870,
since which time he has been one of the best
known farmers of Tipton county and a man
noted for his many good deeds and charitable
acts.
The first musical recital given by Professor
Howe, the dean of the school of music of De-
Paw University, was a great success, the pro
gramme, an exceedingly difficult one, being ad.
mirably rendered. One undred students are at
present enjoying the advantages furnished by
the school of music, the piano department. alone
numbering sixty pupils. The orchestra depart
ment will be organized Nov. ] under the super
vision of Professor DeMotte. Tn new building
for the school of music will be ready for oecu-
paney Jan. l, 1885.
N unusual spectacle was witnessed at Le-
g~ansport ON Monday, of thirty-three baptismal
dimensions in Eel river, in the city limits. The
persons baptized were converts to the Seventh
day Adventist faith, and were gathered into the
fold at the camp meeting now being held by the
above sect, and which is attended by about zoe
people from all over Indiana. The converts are
all from other towns in the State. During the
baptizing a team belonging to one of the breth-
rem took fright and ran over Mrs. Carroll, a
spectator, nearly killing her.
Rafferty, & Southerland's dry goods store, at
Springville, Lawrence county, was entered on
Sunday night and 81 400 taken from the safe.
Twelve hundred dollars of the amount belonged
to DIR. Short, who had left it there for safe keep
ing. After getting the money the robber went
to Mr.. Southerlandis stable and took two horses
and rode away in plain view of several men who
were sitting within 100 yards of the store. The
horses were found afterwards twelve miles from
Springville, near Harrodsburg, where, it is
thought, the robber boarded a train on the Lou
isvilie, New Albany & Chicago railroad. A re-
ward Of $500 is offered for the arrest of the
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ILLINOIS.

Seven Prisoners Escape from the DanyiIle
of the Criminals Recaptured.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
DANvILLE, Oct. I.-Sewen prisoners confined
in the county Jail effected their escape last
night. Their names are as follows: Edward
Crosby, Thomas Braeken, William Nengle.
Fred. Battice, Dick Sanders, James Tibbitts and
William Carroll. The first four named are
members of a a of youthful burglars who
have distinguished themselves by a large num-
Der of successful burglaries and by eluding pun
ishment for the same. Edward Crosby is the
leader of the gang, and had already escaped from
one county Jail three times.
The doors of the cells of the jail are all fas-
tened at the same time by pulling a cord, which
drops the bolts ia place. Crosby, at the instant
the rope was pulled, pushed the door Of his cell
open lust far enough to allow the bolt to miss
the socket. After the turnkey had retired from
the corridor he left his cell and rapidly opened
the doors of all the cells in the jail, freeing abont
twenty-five persons, The seven named soon
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that place, but these teachers are ready to state
under oath that no question was ever proponnded
to them, oral or written by the county superin-
When the present township trustee took the
Office the special school fund was ove1paid, The
outgoing trustee gave his mortgaged note for
the amount and his sureties among whom are
five of the best men. financially, in Ia town
ship, Endorsed the note, upon which thtv are
held, and hence We're not permitted to 'sslip
away from the meshes of the law"
We invite any person interested in these mat
ters to investigate the records and ascertain for
himself that eur statements are true.
Very respectfully submitted.
NJ. A. MISS,
County Superintendent Schools, Franklin county;
JOHN II. SELLMEYER,
Trustee of Ray township, Franklin county;
JOHN B. ENNEKING,
President School Board, Oldenburg, Ind.
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A Great Day in jackson County.

Correspondence of the indianapolis journal.
SEYMOUR, Oct L.-One of the largest political
meetings ever held IN jackson county met at
Benton's Grove, between Ewing and Browns
town, in this jackson, county, to-day, and was
addressed by the Hon. Benjamin Harrison. The
crowd was largely composed of farmers, labor
ing men and ex,seldiers, and numbered fully
5000 people, and was one of the most intelligent
and orderly ever seen. General Harrison spoke
for over two hours, and was listened to with the
utmost attention. After the s aking was over
the eloquent speaker was surrounded by both
Republicans and Democrats, Il number Of the
latter assuring him that they would vote for
Blaine and Logan in November, At this writing
he is addressing a meeting in the wigwam, SO
large that it is full, and hundreds standing on
the ou~tside-fully 1900 people-the sides being
removed from the building. Previous to the
meeting a large torehlight procession paraded
the principal streets of the city. This has truly
been a Republican gala day in jackson county.
After the close of General Harrisons speech, the
multitude was addressed by Hon. VIM. l.. Tay-
lor, of Indianapolis, and Hon. Marshall Hacker,
of Columbus, whose speeches were received with
great favor.
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Burning of an Opera-HOuse,

SOUTH BETHLEHEM, Pa, Oct. AT 3 o'clock
this morning a fire started under the stage of
the Grand Opera-house, which resulted in the
total destruction of the entire building and gut
ting a row of four-story brick buildings adjoin-
ing. In the lower portion Of the opera-hOuse
were three large stores, which were also burned.
One was occupied by i. II. Fenner, butcher,
another by G.. w. Rhodes, who kept the Bethle-
hem Iron Company's store, the stock valued at
$40, 900. William Wint's liquor store, in the
block adjoining, was burned, and Milton Law
fer's hardware store was damaged to the extent
of $40, 600. The opera-house belonged to E. p.
Wilbur, president of the Lehigh Valley Railway
Company, and the loss is 500, 900. During the
fire a number of barrels of liquor were rolled into
the street and some of the firemen broke in the
heads of the barrels and drank the liquor like
water. Many of them became helpiessly drunk,
and one named Mauser fell of an awning roof
and broke his back.
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Cable Notes.

General Gourko has been appointed a member
of the Council of the Russian empire.
Owing to agricultural depression, Prince John,
of Lichtenstein, has returned to his tenants a
quarters rent, amounting to l ,000, 900 forms.
The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland has left Dub
lin to visit the Queen at almoral. 1t is cur
rent ru1nor that he intends to offer his resigna-
ton.
Advices just received at London state that the
ship Miramar, from Yokohama for Hong Kong,
foundered at sea with all on board, except two
Chinese.
Herr Won Sweinfurth, the African traveller,
has left for a trip on the Nile and through cen
trail Africa. Before leaving he had an interview
with the Emperor and Bismarck.
1t Lyons a bomb was maliciously exploded, on
Monday evening, upon the window of the gen
darmes' barracks, in the Belecour quarter.
THE windows of the barracks were broken, and
the wan damaged, but nobody was hurt.
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Fountain County Meetings.

Correspondence of The Indianapolis Journal.
CovlNeroN, Oct z-The political sensation of
the campaign, thus far, in this locality, was the
address of Hon. John F. Seaman, the Irish ora
tor, at the court house, last night. The speaker,
after a song by the Republican glee club, spoke,
and for over two hours held a crowded house in
close attention to a rich and sparkling as well as
convincing discussion of free trade, and protec-
ton, and other questions of the hour. The au-
dienee was delighted, and the speaker was
warmly congratulated Several lrishmen came
forward after the speech and warmly expressed
their admiration and approval of The speaker
and his sentiments.
General Wallace addressed a large crowd at
the courthouse on Saturday, expeunding the
four cardinal principles of the Republican party
in a very satisfactory manner.
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Eugene Hay ON Protection.

Correspondence of the Indianapolis Journal
MUNCIE, Oct. Hon. Eugene Hay, of Madi-
son, delivered an address to a large meeting of
Republicans at New Burlington, this county,
last night. He handled the tariff question in a
manly and convincing way, and showed con-
~clusiwely that the protective policy advocated by
the Republicans is the only one that will con-
duce to the financial welfare of our country and
be of direct benefit to the wage workers of our
land. His eloquent tribute to Blaine, Logan
and CnikIns ELECTED the most hearty applause.
Indeed, his speech throughout WAS received with
many demonstrations of applause. Delaware
county is in excellent condition, and will GER
tainly make large gains over the last election.
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w. J. Calhoun at Danrine, IN.

Correspondence of the Indianapolis Journal.
PARIS, Ill, Oct. z-Hun. W. j. Cannon: of
Danville, HI, addressed an immense Blaine and
Logan crowd in this city last night His argu-
ment on the tariff was exhaustive and replete
with solid facts. He showed to the satisfaction
of his audience that the protective policy was
the policy of prograss and industry in this conn
try.
On next Monday evening at 7:3e, Hon. M. G.
Quinn, of Peoria, H., will address the citizens
and advocate the election of Blaine and Logan.
Mr.. Quinn is at present a Democratic member
of the State Legislature from the Peoria dis
trict
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rhe Demonstration at Night.

Fort WAYNE, Oct. 1.-Two immense torch
light professions of the opposing political parties
paraded the streets tonight, and the city is
ablaze with torchlights, traspareneies
and fireworks. General Nelson, of
Terre Haute, and Miss Nellie Holbrook,
addressed a Republican meeting of 5000 people
from the court house steps, while Gen. Paul
Vandervoort addressed a similar meeting
of 1900 persons in the Catholic Library Hall.
Senator Voorhees, addressed a large Democrat
ic meeting at the Academy of Music.
Both parties put forth their utmost endeayors,
and the result has been a large Democratic dem
onstration and the largest Republican rally ever
held in Allen county.
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New YORK, Oct. Louis Green, jr, who
was accused, about two. years ago,
of swindling certain Fail River man
ufacturers, and several merchants and
brokers in New York out of nearly $500, 900, by
means of forged bills of lading and
forged orders, was arrested in a hotel last
night. The Tribune says: Green was a cotton
broker in Columbus, Miss. and an agent for
the White Star line combination of freight
carriers, engaged in the transportation
of cotton from Mississippi to the Eastern States.
He left Columbus in April, 1883. A day or two
before his departure, William w. Humphreys,
of Columbus, who represented several Of his cred
itors, succeeded in obtaining $40,
900 from him and a promise to
pay the remainder as soon as he could
go to Mobile and get the money. Instead of go
ing to Mobile he went to Europe, and remained
there until about a month ago, when he returned
to New York.
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Soldiers, Reunion at rochester.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
ROCHESTER,, Oct. The survivors of the
T~wenty-sixth, Twenty ninth, Forty sixth,
Eighty4seventh and One Hundred and Fifty fifth
regiments of Indiana are holding a grand reunion
here to-day. which will continue over tomorrow.
The address of welcome was made by Colonel
Shryock, of Rochester, to which Colonel Rose,
Of Indianapolis, responded in a few weE.selected
words. Nearly 500 of the old heroes are present.
and the citizens of this vicinity are doing their
utmost to entertain them.
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How Col. stewart Met His Death.

Carlo, Oct. I.-Adyices from the Nile state
that after the stranding of the steamer on which
were Colonel Stewart and his men, three ma
tives came on board and stated to Colonel
Stewart that he was only a short distance from
Merawee, which they could east
ly reach on foot, and where
they could obtain assistance toloat the steamer.
They offered to guide them there. Colonel
Stewart and two companions started for the
village, and when they had travelled out of sight
of the steamer a number of men sprang from
ambush and murdered the party. The rebels af-
terward attacked the steamer, killing all aboard
except four.
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Assassination OF a Young Lawyer.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Oct. Z-The Appeals Hele-
ma, Ark, special says: &c. E. Standiford, a
assassinated last night. He was in company
with Mr.. Winn, an attorney from Friar's Point,
Miss. Mr.. VIM had preceded him to bed, and
Standiford had eKtinguished the light and
was in the act of raising the mosquito bar when
some unknown person fred through the
window. The contents of the gun,
a load Of sixteen buckshot, struck Standifcrd
in the left side, killing him instantly. Blood
hounds tracked the assassin for half a mile,
when the murderer evidently had taken to
hoPspbaek
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Eeypt's Tribute to the Sultan.

CAIRO. Oct z.-Co1onel Vincent, financial
adviser of the Khedive, has made a report upon
the financial situation of Egypt and has made a
proposition to the Khedive to suspend payment
of the tribute paid the Sultan. This tribute
amounts to So. GOO. 600 per annum. Lord South
brooke, English high commissioner has signi-
fed his intention to veto the proposition.
Dongola is nov garrisoned with 800 British
troops and 1,090 black and Egyptian soldiers.
The climate is good The health within the city
is excellent, and the influence of Ell Mahdi with
the occupants is rapidly waning.
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the United States; third, to admit free of duty
all articles of necessity which were not produced
here. Col. Gray had alluded to the fact that
there was a heavy tax on sugar and molasses,
and the speaker showed by the Record that
both he and Congressman Browne had made
determined efforts to have this removed. Incl
dental allusion was made to the McSweeney case,
and the statement by Col Gray that a Demo
cratic Congress had never voted a land grant,
was shown to be untrue. In fact, every point
that Gray made was answered by his opponent,
who had the advantage of a thorough acquaint-
ance with the political history of the last quar-
ter of a century, and he concluded with an en-
thusiastic tribute to Blaine and Logan, which
called forth lusty cheering.
In his concluding ffteen-minutes speech, Col.
Gray briefly reviewed the points already made,
and disclaimed the authenticity of that Rich
mond speech. He virtually admitted the truth
of Major Calkins's statement that the principal
reason our navy has run down was because many
of the vessels had been destroyed by confederate
cruisers fitted out in English ship-yards.
Colonel Gray made the most pointed and for
chile political speech Ihave ever heard him make,
and l have listened to him many times. 1t was
evident that he had carefully prepared himself
for the occasion, and likewise that in a joint de-
bate he is not the equal of Major Calkins, who
is decidedly quicker and reader than his oppo-
nent. Both gentlemen were enthusiastically
cheered, and after the debate held receptions in
their respective parlors at the hotel
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7. C. Fletcher at Charlottesville.

Correspondence of the Indianapolis Journal.
CRAwFoEDsvILLE, Oct. There was a large
and enthusiastic meeting at the courthouse in
this city last night. EARLY in the evening peo-
pie began filling our1arge and commodious court
room, and by the time the speaking began the
room was flied with people. Hon I. c. Fletcher,
the speaker of the evening, was introduced by
the Hon M ID. White, and was received with a
round of applause. He spoke for one hour and
thirty minutes, and was listened to with close
attention, and frequently interrupted by cheers.
Mr.. Fletcher was in the city over Sunday. He
is a pleasant gentleman, and during his stay in
the city has made many friends.
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A Diamond Confidence Woman.

BosToN, Oct. Mrs. George Heustis, who is
about thirty-ive years old, was arrested to-day
on a requisition from the Governor of
New York, on a charge of fraudulently
obtaining demands of the value of 500, 900 from
Theresa Lynch. a diamond broker of New York
city. Mrs. Heustis has been stopping at the
Fifth-avenue Hotel, and, it is said, upon
her claims of being connected with wealthy and
influential families, obtained diamonds which
were disposed of in this city.
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The Yearly Meeting at Richmond.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RIcHRoND, Oct. 7.-The yearly meeting held
its closing session to-day, andmost of the Friends
in attendance are nowhome orhomeward bound.
The proceedings were for the most part merely
formal, and therefore devoid of general interest.
In the course of them a rather moving incident
occurred. Charles r. Coffin, who has served on
the missionary bDard for many years and been
its most active member, asked to be relieved
from further service. The meeting at once de-
Glined to hear of his retirement, and gave the
warmest expressions of confidence and friend
ship. Mr.. Coffin was much affected, but when
he got control OF himself sufficiently to speak he
informed his brethren that, since the financial
disasters that have lately overtaken him, he
could not contribute Of his time and means to
the work Of the board as once he had delighted
to do, and must adhere to his determination of
pesignins. FINDING all protests unavailing, the
meeting finally accepted Mr.. Collins resignation,
but with manifest unwillingness and sorrow.
In the course of the deliberations of the peace
committee, last evening, it was reported as
noteworthy that a member of the last State
Legislature had received sanctification. We
Doubt if another man, besides his fellow-mem-
bers, could be found who stood SO sorely in need
of it.
The mems branch Of the meeting approved of
a report recommending a change in the order of
business SO that reports of standing committees
should be considered and acted upon simply in
the meeting, instead of first in committee and
then in meeting, but the women,s branch refused
to concur.
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Another ulicit-Love Tragedy.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Oct. Z-Riehard Treike,
a German cempositor, recently discharged from
a German paper here, tonight shot dead
Augusta Zimm, the wife of Ernst Zimm, a car
penter. The woman was killed on the
sidewalk of York and Willow streets.
Treike and Mrs. Zimm, it is alleged,
have been on terms of intimacy,
and it is believed, from the contents of a note
found in the woman's pocket, that Treike was to
kill Mrs. Zimm and then kill himself. After
shooting the woman, however, Treike was ar
rested by two firemen. He has since seemed in
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WASHINGTON, Oct. Work will be begun to-
morrow on the handsome new Presbyterian
church on Connecticut avenue in the northwest.
ern part of the city, for which subscriptions
were made a year and a half ago and are now in
progress of collection. Amoag the principal
subscribers are Justice Stanly Matthews. of the
Supreme Court, So, 800: ex-Justice Strong, So,
900; Hon. James G. Blaine, s., 800; Senator j.
Donald Cameron, 81, 900; Samuel Shellabarger,
81, 900 and several non-residents 81, 900 each, in
Guiding the widow Of the late Governor Morgan,
of New York.
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An Altoona Bank Closes Its Doors.

PITTsBURG, Oct. IA Post Altoona, Pa,
special saysh''The Mechanics Bank, of this city,
closed its doors to-day. No notice was
posted on the doors, but it was sub
sequently learned that the withdrawal of
large sums precipated the suspension. No state
ment or estimate of liabilities can at present be
ascertained. 1t is thought, however, the
concern will be able to pull through. Other
banks here are solid and ready to meet any an
ticipated run of small depesitors tomorrow.
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A State Convention of Two Men.

KANSAS CRY, Oct. IA special tie the Journal
says: There were only two delegates present
at the opposition Republican conven-
ton at Macon, to-day0John Jeffray,
of Boone, and w. P. Beach, of Macon. They
went through the form of organizing and nom
mating a State ticket. J. V. Kains, of this city,
was nominated for Attorney-general. He will
not accept the nomination.
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INDIANAAND ILLINOISNEWS
A Staye-Dealer Robbed by a Gang Of
intoxicated Morgan County Men.
Closing Session of the Yearly Meeting at
RichmOnd-Jail Delivery at Danyille,
IIl-Gleanings in TIVE States.
INDIANA.
A Stave Dealer Robbed on the Highway by
Intoxicated Men.

A S tave Dealer Robbed on the Highway by
Intoxicated Men.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
MARTINsyILLE, Oct. I.-One of the boldest
highway robberies that ever occurred in this sec
ton Of the State took place at Taggart's Cross
ing, four miles southeast of here. at 3 O'Clock
this afternoon. A stave dealer from Monroe
county, by the name of Ivison Edmunds was
walking to this city, and met six men in a
wagon, As they drove up to him one of them
drew out his revolver and said: Hold up your
hands, --y you, Or Ill shoot you" At the
same time several others in the wagon drew re-
volvers, and Edmunds had nothing to do but COM
ply with their demand. Two Of the occupants
of the wagon jumped out, and while one
held his hands the other searched
his pockets, taking from him in
money something over $3.50, besides other valu-
ables. After they had comnleted the job they
jumped in thor wagon and drove of. Edmunds
walked on to this city and informed the officers,
who. in company with him, immediately started
IN pursuit of the highwaymen. Edmunds says
there were six of the robbers, and he feels sure
he can identify all of them. The parties he de-
seribes were in this city this morning. and all
left under the influence of liquor. They reside
in Monroe and Brown counties, and are well
known to the officers here. There is no doubt
but they will all be captured before morning.
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MEETINGS
An Effective Address by Prot. Haynes, o
NOtre Dame University.

NOLTE DdIuB CIItE6FSIIEe
Correspondence of the Indianapolis Journal
SOUTH BEND, Oct. 7.-One of the very best
and neatest speeches of the campaign was de
livered at the rink, tonight, by Professor W. j.
Haynes, Ii. D., professor of law at Notre
Dame University. He reviewed the history Of
the parties, and showed who were the origina-
tors of the Knownothlng party, and that its
greatest strength was in the Southern States.
He devoted a good share of his remarks to the
tariff, proving to the audience of nearly two
thousand working men the benefits OF protec-
ton and the miseries of free trade. His speech
was listened to throughout with the closest at
~tention, and the speaker was frequently and
enthusiastically applauded.