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The Indianapolis journal., 1884-05-15
Brief Mention.

Charles Sutton, for cutting the throat of
Addison at dance six miles from Winchester,
has been sentenced to the penitentiary for life,
William North, an insane man in jail at Clin-
ton. secreted ease-knife at breakfast. on Tues
day. and cut his throat so that he will probably
die
The Supreme Court refuses to interfere with
the sentence Of Rebeling, the Mount Vernon
murderer, and he will hang on Friday, the 10th
inst
Charles Mllikin, ahard drinker, at Colchester
on Tuesday shot and killed himself He was a
nephew of Joseph Smith, the founder of the
Mormon Church.
The residence of Jacob Lott. in Lockport, five
miles south of Joliet, was entered by burglars on
Monday night, and a valuable watch and $3.50 in
money and other property were stolen.
The strike Of the iron-moulders at Quincy con-
tinues Sixteen of the non union men, frightened
at the recent murderous demonstrations of the
boycotters have quit work and left the town.
Fl. II. Cleland, treasurer of the Central City
Horse Railway Company, was waylaid on Tues
dav night and robbed of about $3.50 of the com
panys money, which he was carrying down town
in a tin box, by Il man who took passage in the
same car and bado him stand and deliver at the
nluzze of a revolver.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-05-15
Charging Toll for Funerals.

To the Editor of the indianapolis Journal:
In your issue Of the 14th 1 notice some al
legged funny remarks in regard to the action
taken by the owners Of the Grown Hill gravel
roads to charge toll for. funerals. 1 am glad
that the stockholders have taken this
action, and justice demands that it shall be COM
piled with. There is no just reason why hired
vehicles in funeral procession should be ex-
empted from paying toll Doesn't
the undertaken charge for his services,
and roundly too, at the tune of SO a hack,
to run over and cut up gravel roadl A
gravel road is private property as mu1h as
a hack is taxed = the same as other
property, and in case of an ac
cident occurring on the road, the owners
are made responsible before the law The un-
dertakers and public are glad enough to have a
good decent roadway to and from Crown Hill.
The bulk of travel over these roads
is by the funerals which travel has directly
cost the owners hundreds of dollars without one
cent of income. The spirit of the old law al
lowing funerals to go free, never meant the free
passage of hired vehicles. One day last spring
three Large funerals passing over the west road
Immediately after it had been scraped
put it in such a condition that no toll could be
collected for four succeeding days. The many
county roads and streets which have been
opened up of late years have made these gravel
roads anything but profitable property and it is
only Just that those who use them should pay
for the privilege.
Nav IA 1884.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-05-15

Archibald Pink, well-known Odd-fellow of
Madison, died ON Monday night
John f. Wildman has resigned the chairman
ship of the Delaware county Republican com
mittee.
John Mahatney, who stole an AK of Moses
Reny, at Brookville, has been sent to the
county Jail for six months.
Isaac Stults, aged fifteen years, was killed at
q saw-mill near Corydon, Monday, by a saw
log rolling over his body.
The trial of Charles W. Butler, the wife muir
derer, of Piereeton, began at Bluffton on Mon
day. The defendant pleads insanity.
The Jury in the Cooper Dillon murder trial at
Jasper, returned a verdict of manslaughter, and
fixed the punishment at nine years iinprison-
ment
Jacob List shot Darius Stevens near Vevay. in
the back, with load of shot. The murdefous
assault grew out Of tax sale. Stevens is Sc
riously but not fatally hurt.
Benjamin Booth and Miss Fairy Evans of No
blesville were married on last evening. The
couple departed at once for a tour of Europe;
they will return in September.
Joseph Marshall and Shep Robey, of Logan,
o., employed on the iron work of the new court
house. at Valparaiso tried to pass each other ON
the wall of the building, on Tuesday. Both fell.
Marshall struck the ground and received serious
but not fatal injuries. Robey fell to the story
below and struck on his head across one of the
iron beams, receiving injuries which will termi-
nate fatally.
Daniel Blank and John Crow (both probably
assumed names) have disappeared from Foun
tain and Warren counties, after swindling the
farmers out of over 81, 800 by the bankable note
trick, besides stealing horse and buggy valued
at $780, Among the duped are j. NJ. Carnahan,
Justice of the peace, and one of the most intel
ligent farmers of the county; David NJ Dore a
well known stock breeder, and William Nc
Adams a Riehland township farmer who bears
the reputation of being smart These three
,k1Io
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Fatal Boiler Explosion.

ALTOONA Pa, May l4-This afternoon, at
O'Clock, one Of the high-pressnre boilers Of the
PENNSYLVANIA railroad machine shops, of which
there were six located on Ninth avenue, be-
tween Twelfth and Thirteenth streets and
used for testing engines and fur
nishing power to the machine department.
exploded with terrific effect. Hayden OHarra-
the fireman. was blown to atoms the other fire
man has not been found yet and
nine other persons We're more or less
injured. The windows of the machine
shops were riddled by the flying debris, as
was also a tenement house on the avenue oppo-
site man very low with consumption in a
house near by was struck by piece of iron and
his death is expected. Two little girls ON the
avenue were struck by the flying debris and ser
iously injured. The cause of the explosion is Il
mystery
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-05-15
Racing at Lexington.

LEXINGTON, Ky, May 14.-The races to-day
we're well attended The weather was fine and
the track heavy The first race was for purse
of $3.50 for two=year-olds that had never won
stake or purse race; distance, 1--WE fuflongs.
Miss Ida took the lead and came in first Demi-
monde second Lady Craft third. Time Los Ia.
The second race was for the citizens stake for
all ages one mile and neeighth Orestino came
in first Lizzie s. second, Vanguard third.
Time, BOB IL.
The third race was the blue ribbon sweepstake
for three yearolds, one mile and half. Adrian
first, Admiral second, Waldo third. Time,
2:47 Ia
The fourth event was a selling race; purse
$500; for all ages; distance, one mile and qusr-
ter Silyio, first; Wave-o-Light second Sum
ter, third. Time, 2;15 3-4
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TROUBLE IN THE OIL MARKET.
Great Depression in Prices, and the Effects
Not Yet Fully Known. i

Great Depression in Prices, and the Ehects
Not Yet Fully Known.
-PITTsBURG, May 14.-Rumors of heavy fail
ltres in New York and the report that;the Stock
Exchange has closed doors completely demoral
lied the oil trade here and intense excitement
prevailed at the Petroleum Exchange. The
market opened feverish at Ole. and advanced
lac, when there was general stampede, caused
by the reported Wall street disaster; immense
blocks of certificates were dumped on the
market and for q few minutes prices droppedto
81 Heavy buying by the ''shorts" had the
effect of partially restoring confidence at this
juncture. and prices rallied slightly, but the
kilograms announcing the failure of the Metro
politan Bank quickly destroyed the good effects
of the "short" purchases. Trade became panic
stricken and the market declined rapidly to
81 lac closing atnoon at 81 1-2c, withthe feeling
weak and unsettled. So far, mo failures are re
ported here.
When the Exchange opened in the afternoon
the excitement of the morning had, in a great
measure subsidized The situation seemed reas
surng, but the undertone weak and pan
icky The market opened at 81 3-4c and, under
good buying, prices rallied to Soc, tnen broke to
81 34c but recovered again slightly and closed at
50 7-Sc No failures occurred to-day. and this ey-
ening a more confident feeling prevails. The eff
fects of to days heavy break, however, will not
he fuly known before to morrow.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-05-15
The Legend of the Golden Fleece.

Mrs. Gen. Lew Wallace in the independents.
From the side of frosty Caucaeus there runs
a river with gold bearing sand, once very
Pactolus for wealth to its owners 1t lies on the
southern coast of the desolate rainy sea, which
was the terror and despair of primitive navaga-
tors. The country of old was subject to dep
relations of covetous princes and barbarian
hortles and the famous water course glowing
with grains of gold. was guarded well for its in
estimable treasure So rich a mine, not in
narrow assures, but a sparkling flood,
naturally became the resort of spectators
by land and sea. Its value was nosed abroad
through the length of the Mediterranean conn
tries, and its possession was the subject of many
a bloody struggle Aneiently, and even in his
toric times the unskilled miners Of Colehis,
shepherds through many generations, used to
lay sheepskin in the bed of the shallow stream
which we would hardly call a river. The wool
caught and held the shining sand in it's thick
mat it was then hung upon u tree, and when
dried, the particles of precious dust were shaken
out and 10! you have the whole fable of the
Golden Fleece
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Telephones for Greenfield.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
GREENFIELD, May, 14.-The business men of
this city have at last awakened to the import
ance of good telephone facilities, and steps are
being taken to erect lines The Overland Tele-
phone Company are negotiating with the bust
ness men, and the prospects are that Greenfield
will have connection with Indianapolis Shelby
vile, Greensburg, Anderson, Muncie, New Cas-
tie and other neighboring cities.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-05-15
Hanover College.

Special to tho indianapolis Journal.
MADISON, May 14--Following is the pro-
gramme of the annual commencement of Han
over College,
June 3, 6, Determination of the lower classes
june 8-10:30 A. M.-Baccaaureate sermon. 7:30
P. M.-Address before the Y. NJ. C. A.
June Determinations for admission.
June 1919 A. M.-Board of trustees convened
7:30 p. M.-Annual meeting Of and address before
the alumni association.
June 11--l0 A. M.-Address before the literary So
cieties. 7:30 P. M.-Reunions of the societies and
alumni.
June 12-10 A. M.-Commencement.
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influence of Soil on strawberries.

Parker Earle, the wellknown fruit-grower Of
Illinois, believes that the soil on which straw
berries grow has much to do with their shipping
qualities His experience teaches him that
berries grown on poor, sandy soil will hardly en-
dure shipping 100 miles, while the same variety
shipping capability He also calls attention to
the fact that purchasers as a rule pay more for
berries of attractive appearance than for flavor.
in illustration of which is the Monarch, or high
flavor but poor color, which is rejected for Will
son or Captain Jack, both sour but well colored.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-05-15

pared compost, and over this place shovelful
of rich earth. Make slight hill for each plant
One plant to the hill is sufficient if large melons
are desired As soon as they begin to run,
always work before the runners, but do not dis
turb the vines. Grass may be kept down by a
slight mulch, which is the best thing that can be
done for-the melons if the season is dry.
Quite goodly quantity of compost may be
worked into the surface soil with advantage, and
by pinching back the runners occasionally the
fruit will be better. Make hills ten feet apart
each way, and keep them as far from the pump
kns and such like as possible
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-05-15

Runs earned-Toledo 8; Louisville 4.
Two-base hits-Miller, Mullane, Cline, Reccius.
Left ON bases-Foledo z; Louisville 8.
Double plays-Toledo 1-Barkey and Lane; Louis
vile, 2-Wolf and Latham and Receus, Gerhardt and
Latham
Struck out-By Day, 2; by Mullane, 5.
Bases on called balls-By O'Day, 3; by Mulane, 4;
by Driscof, l.
Base from being hit by pitched bal-Mas1rey.
First base errors-Toledo, l; Louisville, 2.
Passed balls--W;iker, 3; Sullivan 1,
Wild pitches-Mullane L.
Strikes called-Of O'Day, %; off Mullane, 81; off
Drscoll 8; off Heeker, %.
Time of game-1:53
Umpire-T. G. Connel.
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a WESTERN BANK CLOSED.
Suspension of st. Joseph, Mo-, HOuse-The
Cause of the Trouble.


ST. JOSEPH Mo, May 13.-The State Savings
Bank. of this city, suspended and assigned to-
day C. B. France, the president, makes a
statement tonight, which will be pub
lished tomorrow, to the effect that
tho bank was intimately connected with
Donnel Lawson & Simpson, of New York,
and had been for long time large depositors in
the New York national bank which suspended
to-day, thereby necessitating the suspension of
Donnell, Lawson & Simpson. Our suspen-
sion was made upon receipt of a
telegram from this firm informing us of their
failure and advising us to close in order to pro
tect our depositors" Mr.. France further states
that the bank hopes to resume in
few days It's affairs here are in
good condition, with no local embarrassment or
losses. The assests are intact and available
The bank officers they say are fully protected in
New York and that they will pay all depositors
and stockholders in full and leave its surplus
intact
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-05-15

SAN FARNcIsco, May 1.-THE Oddfellows
laid the cornerstone of their new hall in this
city to-day. The ceremony was the most impos-
ing demonstration ever given by that order on
this coast Two hundred and ninety four lodges,
all belonging to this State, were represented,
with over ten thousand members in the process
a legal holiday compliment never before
paid any order in this State. Banks were closed,
and all business suspended. The new hall will
be of modern gothic architecture, and will cost
ss11n nOn
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-05-15
INDIANA ANDILLINOIS NEWS
Close of Direct Testimony jim the Block
Murder Case at Greensburg.
A Former Resident of Madison Murdered in
Alabama-An Elegant Residence Burned
-Gleanings in Two States
INDIANA.

Close of the Direct Testimony in the Block
Murder Case at Greensburg.
Special to the indianapolis journal.
GREENsBURG May 14.-Seven days of States
evidence closed the direct testimony in the Elsie
Block murder case to-day. The evidence has
been the same as on the trial of the father, at
the last term, but little more drawn out.
Judge Cullen then spoke for two hours in stating
the line of defense They insist that Elsie had
a right to shoot Frank, who was infieting great
bodily injury upon his father, and. therefore,
ought to be acquitted.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-05-15

FoRr WORTH, Tex, May 4.-Scattering re-
ports from the cattle regions Of northwest Texas
are received, The cattle are in fine condition.
water abundant and the range good. A heavy
drive is now going on, the cattle being mostly
young steers, going to Colorado, Montana,
Indian Territory Kansas and Wyoming. Sew
eral large purchases of cattle were recently con-
summated by Eastern companies
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-05-15
Distinguished Fishermen.

SANDusKY, O., May 14.-Secretary Lincoln
General Sheridan, General Stager John McCul-
Tough, General C. II. Tomkins, Bishop McLaren
and others, to the number of fifty, arrived here
o-day, and leave Thursday for Pelee Island,
Canada, for black bass fishing. Postmaster
general Greshem joins the party Monday with
George NJ. Pullman.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-05-15
Melons.

Although melons contain a large proportion Of
water, yet they do not like damp locations, nor
do they thrive with long exposure to droughts,
or on dry, parehed soil One of the best meth
DDS of growing them is to select sandy loea-
ton. dig a deep hole for each plant placing some
chips or broken stones at the bottom. Then fill
the holes nearly full with good. thoroughly de-
composed manure, or what is better, well, pre-
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Nominated for Congress.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
VINcENNEs, May 14-bIr. S. Lands was NOM
mated this morning for Congress by the Demo
cratic convention in the Sixteenth Illinois dis
trict, held at Olney, on the 2O3d ballot. The
deadlock was broken about 10 o'clock. -Four
candidates aspired to the nomination.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-05-15
Burnett's Ccooalne,

THE BEST OF ALL HAIR DRESSINGS.
1t allays irritation, removes all tendency to
dandruff and invigorates the action of the capii-
lares in the highest degree, thus promoting
vigorous and health growth Of the hair. Its ef-
feet upon the glossiness and richness of the hair
is such as can not be surpassed.
BURNErT's FLAvoRING EXTRACTS are the best
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-05-15

Illinois has recognized the claims of the Aber.
deen-Angus cattle to a place on the premium
lists of her fat stock shows. The recognition
will be none the less welcome to breeders Of
these animals because it has been rather long in
coming. For years the Lake Forest herd o.
Aberdeen-Angus cattle in the neighborhood o.
Chicago was the largest herd in America
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-05-15
'Lonisri1le Defeats Toledo.

TOLEDO, May l,-Nineteen hundred people
witnessed the opening of the ball season here
to-day. The game was characterized by hard
batting by both clubs, and magnificent fielding
by the Louisviles. Mullane's appearance with
the home club created great enthusiasm He
was changed from leftfeld to the pitchers box
at the fifth inning, Louisville also substituting
Hecker in the place of Driscoll. Following is
the score:
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Divorced.

DETROIT, Mich, May IA Mrs. Roger NJ
Sherman, eldest daughter of the late Governor
Bagley, obtained decree of divorce from her
husband here to-day and was awarded the GUS
tody of the two children. A similar proceeding
is now pending in the courts Of New York city,
the husband being the complainant The case
here went bY default on his part.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-05-15
Four Men Drowned.

DULUTH, May I4-This evening the Duluth
and Superior ferry boat run down sail-boat
used as ferry between RIGS Point, Duluth and
Conners Point There were twenty-one persons
in the sail-boat at the time Isadare Plumma-
dore who ran it. and three Swedes, dock labor
ers, whose names are unknown, were drowned
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-05-15
A Defeat for the yyashinptops.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE first game of the
series between the Washington and Athletics
was witnessed by 1900 people. The game was
characterized by heavy batting, in which Glad
man, Stovey, Humphries and Milligan excelled
Hamil pitched wildly, but Humphries supported
him in good style. The game was lost to the
Athletics by series of errors at critical points
G,,hioi,nnd ic n full ecnrn
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tarned frns-VOI1m bus, q.
Two-base hit-Carroll
Thfee-base hits-Richmond, Smith.
Left on bases-Columbus, z; Cincinnati, >.
First base on balls--By Mountjoy. 3.
First base errors-Columbus 5; Cincinnati, 2.
Struck out--By Morris, 5; by Biountioy, ).
Double play-Mountioy, McPhee and Smith.
Passed balls-Powers
Time-One hour and forty minutes
Umpire-John Kelley.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-05-15

The two clubs will play again to-day, game
being called at o'clock instead of $780, as yes
terday. Adeloit, the new pitcher of the Indi-
annapolis club, will make his first appearance
the box, and Thompson will catch. McGinnis
and Dolan will occupy the points for the visitors.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-05-15

Earned Runs-Indianapoli 2; ST. Louis, 1.
Two.base Hits-Pelts, Gleason.
Three base Hits-COmiskey, Nichol,
Left on Bases-Indianapolis 6; st. Louis IL.
Struck Out-By Macarthur, l; by O'Neill l.
Bases on Balls--By Macarthur, 6; by O'Neill, 4.
Passed Balls-Keenan, l; Deasley, /.
Wild Pitches-McArthur, L.
Time of Galne-2 hours.
Observation-Disclosures
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Brooklyn, between the Brooklyn and Baltimore
mines to-dnv following is the score:

Earned Runs-Baltimore 2; BROOKLYN o.
First Base ON Errors-Baltimore. J. Brooklyn, 1.
First Base on Balls-Baltitnore, 3 Brooklyn, 2.
Struck Out-Baltimore B. Brooklyn, g.
Double Plays-Gardner and Trafley; Terry and
Wilson.
ISSo-hase Hitc-Wson
Home RIIn-Greenwood.
Pssssed Balls-Trafiey 2.
Umpre-C Charles Daniels
Time of Game-1:57
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-05-15
GRANT & WARD.
\ Railway Company Secures am Injunction
Against Gen. Grant and Others.


Against Gen. Grant and Others.
New YORK May 1.-The Supreme Court to-
day granted an injunction in favor of the Buffalo,
New York & Philadelphia Railway, restraining
L. s. Grant and others from disposing of bonds of
that company.
The suit of John e. Morris. as assignee of
James D. Fish and the Marine National Bank,
against tine firm of Grant & Ward, and against
each member of the firm individually, TO have
them turn over to him any partnership property
which they may have, was begun before Hamil-
ton Cole referee. One object of the reference
was to have the referee schedule the property
The main feature of the examination was the re
markable forgetfulness of Ward who could re-
member nothing which would tend to show where
his personal property was, if he had any. Ward
did not know when nc bought any of the proper
ty he had or what he paid for it. or whether he
paid any money. or whether he took the money
Of Grant & Ward to pay for it.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-05-15
Needs Revision Badly.

St. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Chicago Tribune should revise its pub
lished list of presidential preferences. We can
point out at least fifty errors to which at
tention has already be called.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-05-15
An Indiana Man Murdered in Alabama.

Special TO the Indianapolis journal.
MADISON, May IA letter to the Madison
Courier reports the murder of Samuel Eperds
formerly of Ripley county, at Seottsboro, Ala
Cause unknown Eperds was buried by the
Masonic order.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-05-15

transaction and $40 900 as above Lprobably mis-
take forS45 0oo on the return of This paper.
GRANT & WARD.
[same Headingl
New YORK April Is, 1884,
This is to certify that we have this day received
to return to him on-Jupe 10, together with S4 900
profit GRANT x WARD.
Same Healingl
NEW YORK, May /, 1884.
This is to certify that have received from Capt.
L. Spicer, jr., 10000 Gulf, Colorado & Sante Fe
railroad bonds; 5000 ST. Louis & San Francisco
bonds; 5000 Oregon bonds. on which we loan him
$4,000. We have invested theS50O00 in a con
tract and agree the to said Captain h.
Spicer, jr on Aug. i, 1881, together with 0oOo
profit. GRANTSS WARD,
The contractof May j. 1884 is renewal of a
contract which fell due on May 3, but Mr.. Ward
dated the renewal three days back Capt
Spicer was further examined by Mr.. Bangs
Q.-Ddyuu actually pay this money! Al did.
Q.-I)id you receive any profits from these con
tracts! A-Igot a.eheck for "a 600 on the contract
that ran out. I've got it yet. 1t was on the Marine
Bank.
O.--Can YOU give any explanation of the nature of
Grant & Ward 5 contracts! Al told that they
had large contracts for the United States government
for supplies, such -four and some Indian contracts
Q;-Was that all you knew about the contracts! A
They said that they could not give details.
Q.-Have you anything to show for your money!
A.-Those six pieces of paper there.
Q.-Do you know if there others than yourself
who went into these contracts! AIR Ward told me
that others contributingin the way. don't
know who they were.
In answer to Mr. Bangs question Capt Spicer
said that the firm of c. III. Mallory d Co., had
loaned Grant & Ward $1,000 on1 80 Niclel-plate
bonds. They got Grant & Wards note with
them.
Capt Spicer said in answer to ex-udge
Green's question as to the person by whom he
was informed about the contracts, that Mr..
Ward was the first person who had broached the
subject. but that he had also talked to Mr.. Fish
about them, and also Ulysses S. Grant, j.. He
said he had sunk through Grant & Ward close to
$275 600 after deducting $5O,O 900 received from
tharn .rs r1rnfitS
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-05-15

One thousand shingles will cover one hundred
square feet of surface, laid four inches to the
weather; for the above about five pounds Of
nails will be required.