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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-24
INDIANA AND ILLINOIS NEWS
The Prosecution Breaks the Foundation
of the Alibi Set Up by Chambers.
Escape of an Alleged Forger-A Depleted
County Treasury-An l., B. & w. Passen-
ger I ,ain Thrown from the Track.
INDIANA.

The statei Witnesses Seriously Impair the
Abb Set Up by Chambers.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
BLOOMINGTON, Sept. 23.-The express robbery
case has continued to-day with increased interest
if that be possible Few witnesses were exam
ined, but the State managed to bring out some
material poir IS, among them breaking the foun-
dation of the alibi by proving by one witness,
corroborated by two others, that Chesley Cham
bers. on the day of the robbery, was at Mitchell
as late as noon, and by another witness that on
the day after he had severe cut on the face
and his hands were badly bruised, such as would
have been caused by jumping from train; the
State also established that the shoes found at
the house of Chambers much resembled the
tracks made by the escaping robber An effort
to prove that before the robbery the defendant
was in close circumstances, financially, and that
afterward he paid off many bills. was objected
to by the defense, and was argued by both sides
for three hours. The point will be decided in
the morning. If admitted, this will let in evil
dence of forgery, immortality and bad character
in general Two more days will be required for
the States witnesses
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CLEVELAND, o., Sept 23.-Rumors were afloat
this morning that workmen had been assaulted
and stoned while going to the mills in the
Eighteenth ward. Upon communicating with
Superintendent of Police Schmitt it was learned
that nothing of she kind had transpired. He is
at the Seventh precinct with heavy detail of
patrolmen and detachment Of officers is also
being held in readiness for an emer-
gency at the Central station. Superin-
tendent Schmitt says that about the
same number of men are at work in the mil Is
this morning as during yesterday, except. per-
haps, in the wire mill, where the force is consid-
erably smaller. A large crowd of idle strikers
are about the works, and at times angry discus
sions arise amongst them, though thus far they
have refrained from interfering with the men
Last night the houses of two workmen were near
" demolished by the strikers. but no one was
hurt.
Several men were attacked tonight, on their
way from work. and large crowds of strikers
lined thestreets The idle workmen say they will
raid the mills tomorrow if their demands are
not granted. A large force of policemen are
stationed in the vicinity, and everything possible
is being done to prevent an outbreak.
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Earned Runs-Chicago b. providence. 3.
Home Runs-Kelly, 2: Burns l.
Two-b base Hits Williamson, Arson, Burns, Car
roll.
Three-base Hits-Burns Gore.
Passed Balls-An on. 2; Daily l.
Wild Pitch.-Hallstrom.
First Base on Balls-Chicago, g.; Providence, g.
First Base on Errors-Chicago g. Providence, d.
Struck Out-Provdence 4.
Double Play-Burns. Pfeffer and Anson
Umpire-Gafney
PHILADELPHIA, IL; DETROIT, s.
DETROIT, Mich, Sept. 23.-To-day, at times
the Detroits played with all their old-time de-
moralization, and the Philadelphia had little
trouble in winning, being aided by good work by
their outfelders. In the first innings, three
visitors went to first on called balls, and it took
only two hits to bring them in. Two singles
and double in sixth earned three runs. In the
seventh three more runs were scored on errors
by Manning and McQuery. and hit by Myers.
The last triple came in the eighth, from
Cranes error. two triples and single. Detroit
scored two runs in the fourth on Mulvey's error
McQuery's three Dagger and Donnelly's sac
rifice. In the fifth two singles and Cusck's
poor throw to second gave another run. In the
eighth two more were scored on three
singles and Cusicks muff of a thrown ball Fol-
lowing is the score:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-24
POSTMASTER JONES,
He Visits the Capital and Is Surprised al
Meeting Hosts of Friends.

He Visits the Capital and Is Surprised at
Meeting Hosts of Friends.
Special to the Indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-Aquilla Jones, post
master at Indianapolis, arrived here at 10 o'clock
tonight, and as soon as he registered at the
Ebbitt was met by the Journal correspondent.
''Oh, I'm just out on little bum," said Mr.
Jones, when asked if there was anything of
public interest in his visit here; there is moth
ing connected with my movements worth print
ing just came here because had pass over
the r. e. O. railway, and wanted to use it."
Being pressed as to his coming, he acknowl-
matters he wanted to attend to, chief among
which were some alterations he desired in the
arrangement of the postofice building. He
said he wanted to have the stamp depart
ment moved over to the side where tho money
order business is conducted, and partition
leading to his own room taken out and the
cashiers Office and money order desks moved
further back
There are a lot of little things like those, !"
said he, that will ask for, but don't believe
they will be allowed
Colonel Mclean. Deputy Commissioner of
Pensions, and number of others were soon
about Mr. Jones, and he was buried in compli-
new friends. The old gentleman was much
surprised at being thus greeted. and said he
would probably not start home till Sunday,
although he had said few minutes before that
he would only remain day.
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WAR ON wAsHERMEN.
Fsrsistent Efforts to Drive Chinese Laundry
men Ont of Wasl,ington

Persistent Efforts to Drive Chinese Laundry
men Ont of Washington.
special TO the indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Sept % "A dozen times within
the past decade have extraordinary efforts been
made to drive the Chinese washermen out of tho
city. These crusades upon John have always
BEEN led by the labor unions. Two or three
times however. the contractors for washing de-
paxtment towels have backed these movements
There are probably thirty Chinese laundries in
Washington, and almost as many steam laun-
dries conducted by Americans. The latter have
nes given any attention to the Chinese, and seem
10 enjoy uniform prosperity. The labor unions
seem to be most chafed by the presence of the
niraendeyed Celestial At no place in the coun-
trr are the Chinese more gentlemanly in their
department than here They seldom figure in
thu Police Court, except as defendants, and,
while the hundred or so of them keep up friendly
relations they never band together to Cypress or
protect.
One of the most deter mined efforts to drive
the Chinese out of town by taking their work
from them was begun week ago by the ''Wom-
ana League" Hand-bils were strewn over the
city, appealing to Americans to cease patronizng
The Chinese laundrymen, because they robbed
the poor widow and her children Of their means
OF subsistence besides the Chinese breed and
spread malignant diseases. The hand bills were
full of abusive language, and were demanding
10 tone. The Labor unions resolved to boycott
people who patronized the Celestials Inquiry
among the Chinese, however, reveals the fact
that the work SO far has done them no harm.
John continues to receive his basketfuls Of wash
ing every morning, and to soak them in dirty
water, and cover their filth by his peculiar gloss.
Ose of them, when asked to-day if he thought
he would have to leave town, smiled as complac-
emily as though he was loaded with Christian
fortitude, and replied: mo, me eatee ratee
first
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ILLINOIS.

An J., ID. g. w. Passenger Train Thrown from
the Track-No Passengers Injured.
Special to the indianapolis journal.
BLOOMINGTON, Sept 23.-The Indiana, Bloom
ing s. Western passenger train, east-bound.
which left here at 910 this evening. was ditched
about quarter of mile from the city limits,
and just beyond the Illinois Central main line,
by misplaced switch-the work of tramp. or
tramps, who had been loaing about the place.
The switch.,ock was broken and the pin re-
moved, and both laid on the rail; the switch
turned. About two hundred feet east of the
switch, a scare-crow, made of an old coat and
two sticks, was placed in the middle Of theltrack
The engine, baggaee-car, and smoker were de-
rallied the engine turning over on its side. AS
the train was not running rapidly. no damage
was done to life or limb
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Brief Mention.

The mi-centennal of the building of the
First Methodist Church in Decatur will be prop
erly celebrated about Oct. 90
Frank Strong, of Denver wanted on a charge
of embezzlement, has been captured at the resi-
dence Of T. j. Fearer, west Of Oregon.
the largest pumpkin ever grown in Plat coun-
ty. weight 166 pounds circumference seven feet
one inch. is now exhibition in Monticello.
Martin Baum, a married German, is In Jail at
Woodstock. for criminal assault upon the thr-
teen-year-old adopted daughter of M. Duggan,
of Hartland
Charles Haley the young desperate who IA
tally cut neighbor, in Cumberland county. his
home, ten days ago. has been captured at Dudley
and taken to Greeuup
farmer. disabled for life by being thrown from a
horse, committed suicide by blowing out his
brains with shotgun.
William H. Voorhees, alias S. B. Davis, a
horse-thief, serving a ten-year sentence from
Henderson county, has died at Joliet prison.
He was well know in Missouri, Iowa and other
States
dictment at St Louis for enticing young girl
away from home for immoral purposes, has left
for Canada. having disposed of all his personal
effcts. He was under 81, 500 bonds to appear for
trial to day.
John w. Compton, a prominent man in bust
ucsS anu 5OCldl CirCiebs Oi DIOOUiuRbOu, OieO
yesterday at Del Norte, CAL. of consumption,
induced by confinement in Libby prison. He
was aged forty-fve and leaves a widow and sew
eral children.
A farmer near Lincoln hitched his horses in
front of a neighbors and went into the house. A.
swarm of bees attacked the team. and one OF the
horses was killed before he could be taken from
the harness. The other animal lived until the
owner reached home, when it. too, died.
At Freeport Miss Allie Lott. nineteen years
old, committed suicide by means of laudanum.
She had been keeping company with rink man
ager named James E. helms. who came to Free
port from Beloit, Wis, some time ago. helms
was at park at female baseball club game
when informed OF the death of Miss Lott He
is said to be married man.
The fall meeting of the Nation Horse Asso-
citation will commence to-day, and continue the
rest of the week. A large number of horses are
entered for the different speed contests In ad-
dition, premiums are offered for some forty
different classes of draft light-buggy and all
purpose horses Next year the association will
give union agricultural fair.
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Lowering the Bicycle Record.

ST. LOUIS Mo, Sept. 23.-George u Hendee.
the champion amateur bicyclist of America at a
public and official trial this afternoon. under the
auspices of the Ramblers Bicycle Club, Of this
city, lowered the worlds amateur records for q
half mile, three quarters of q mile, and
one mile. The time made was as follows:
Quarter. 80 seconds; half lis. three-quarters
I:554; mile, 2:38a The record for the half mile
lowers any previous time made at this distance,
either professional or amateur. The previous
best amateur mile was 2:39. The weather was
raw and foggy. If the weather permits Hendee
will attempt to lower the world mile record,
2:35 2-5, tomorrow.
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Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Sept 23.-Col John s. Will
liams, Third Auditor of the Treasury, left here
this afternoon for his home at Lafayette When
he returns here, next week, he will be accom-
winter.
Senator Voorhees, and DR. Willoughby Wall
ing of Indianapolis called upon the President
this morning. Later they called upon Secretary
Manning
Vice president and Mrs. Hendricks expect to
leave for indianapolis tomorrow afternoon.
Charles j. Hall, of La Porte, is at Wizards.
Postmasters' commissions were to-day issued
for the following Indianians John FL. Mitchell.
at Alamo; VIM. F. Jones, Boston; Geo. w.
Pagan, Jacksonburg; Elizabeth j. Reichard,
Ogden; David FL. Taylor. Owl Prairie; Samuel
M. Savage, Patronville; John Ell. Walden. Reno
Commissioner of Pensions Black. who started
upon an inspection Of National Soldiers Homes
and reached Elmira. N. Y. yesterday. tele-
eraphed acting Commissioner Mclean to-day
that his child was very ill, and he would return
here and abandon his trip. His family are with
him.
The President to-day appointed S. M. Stock
slayer to be assistant commissioner of the Gen
eral Land Office, vice Luther Harrison, resigned.
The United States steamers Swatara and Yar
tic, which have about $l0, 100000 in silver coin
on board, were due at Washington yesterday.
but have NOT been heard from since they sailed
from Key West The delay in their arrival is
undoubtedly due to the present stormy weather,
and it is believed they encountered heavy gales
of Hatteras No uneasiness is felt for the safety
of the vessels or their cargoes, however either at
the Navy or Treasury departments, as the YES
sells are staunch and strong and are in charge of
able and discreet officers.
Mr.. Dorman B. Eaton, chairman of the Civil
service Commission, declares that the statement
that he had charged his expenses at Washington
to the government is a wanton falsehood. He
further says that he did not tender his resigna
came in, and that he would not then have ten
dered it had it been requested. as he thought a
change at that tipe contrary to the spirit of the
civil-service act.
The President to-day appointed William Reed
to be collector of customs for the district Of
Champlain. New York, and Bion Bradbury to be
surveyor of customs at Portland, Me.
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Escape of an Alleged FoTxes.
SnAcial To thA Indiananolia Ionrnal

SHELBYvILLE, Sept 23.-Lon Barrett, the
desperate confined in Jail here for forgery of his
brothers name to check. last spring. made his
escape from prison tonight, During Sheriff
Browns term, two chicken thieves, Driscoll and
Favors, escaped from cell in the second story.
by saving hole through the iron bars of tie
window. Over this hole the commissioners had
ordered an iron plate fastened Barrett was in
this coll, and prying off the iron plate escaped,
making rope out of mattress. Barrett is
also wanted at Brookville Ind, for stealing two
watches and some money from citizen. He is
a large man, about thirty years old, with dark
hair, and has smooth face. Sheriff Magiil
offers $100 for his capture
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Racing at Cambridge City.


CAMBRIDGE CRY, Sept. 23.-The weather and
track were much more favorable to-day than
yesterday, and larger crowd was present.
First Race-For four year-old trotters. Ham
mond won the first, third aad fourth heats
Time-2:3944, 2:42, 2:47a Monte Cristo took the
second heat. Time, 2:391 Stealaway was
drawn on account of the decision of the judges
He won the second heat by $50 yards, and then
set back to second place.
Second Race-230 class, trosting. Loland
Girl won in three straight heats. Time2:29
2:31, 2314.
Third Race-Pacing. Lueiia won in three
straight heats. Time-2::36ss ZAP, 243a. Clay
ton was drawn in the first heat
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LOUISVILLE.
ATHLETIC.

Earned Runs--Louisville. 8.
Two base Hit--Wolff L.
Passed Balls--Obren l. Kerns 2.
Wild Pitches--Knouff. 2; Ramsey /.
First Base on Balls-Athletic, 3: Louisville 8.
First Base on Errors-Athletic, 8; Louisville g.
Struck Out-Athletc, IL. .
Double Play-Kerins and Hecker.
Umpire-Connelly and ConnelL
PITTsBURG, IL; BALTIMORE. g.
BALTIMORE, Sept 2a-The Pittsburgs got on
to Henrys curves in the first and second innings
to-day, and batted out nine runs, after which
they were unable to touch him. Morris was too
much for the home team. striking out fifteen
and allowing only six hits to be scored against
him. Both sides felded poorly. O'Brien and
Mappes, lately of the Southern League, made
their first appearance with the Baltimores. and
score:
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Score by innings:

Score By innings
n.t.o. o Q O o o. S
philadelphia. 3 O-12
Earned Runs-Detroit l. Philadelphia, 4.
Tvobase Hit-John Manning
Three-base Hits-John Manning, Farrar and no
Query.
Passed BalIs-Cusick, 2.
First Base on Balls-Of Getzen, 3; off Ferguson, 1.
First Base on Errors-Detroit l. Philadelphia, 6.
Struck Out--By Getzein 2; by Feguson, 5.
Double Plays-Bastian, Myers and Farrar.
Umpire-SulIvan.
ST. LOUIS. 2; BOSTON,
ST. LOUIS. Sept. 23.-Today's St Louis Bos-
ton game was the direct opposite of yesterdays
exhibition. Instead of being batting contest
it was pitchers battle. and instead of being
loose, the fielding was very sharp and clean on
both sides. Only two singles were made by the
visitors off Healy. Buffnton was also in fine
form, and, besides holding the home players
down to Eve hits. struck out nine of them.
None Of the runs scored by either side were
earned The homo team secured the winning
run in the fourth inning when Seery reached
third on Cummings wild throw to first after
missing his third strike, and scored while Nash
was retiring Quinn at first Following is the
aCOrae
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The Scott Trial at Muncie.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
MUNcIE, Sept 23-The trial of Bishop Scott
for the alleged murder of William Haynes near
Eaton, on the night of the Oath OF last March,
began this afternoon. The entire time was
taken up in empanneling jury and in hearing
the preparatory statements made by the counsel.
The trial promises to be as long and tedious as
it will be interesting. Already the courtroom
is packed with spectators Scott admits that he
fired the shot which produced the death of
young Haynes. out pleads not guilty to the
charge of murder and claims that it was acct
dental. He intended by firing tine shot to turn
the joke on Haynes, who had visited his chick
en-coop with a view to playing joke on him.
The prosecuting attorney has associated with
him in the interest of the State Hon.
John n. Ryan, Hon. j. E. Mellette and w. w.
Orr. Mr. Scott is defended by Messrs. Templer
and Sanders. Oney Scott and Frank Poor, who
are held for completely in the alleged crime, will
be tried separately and later on in the term.
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The Upton County Fair.
| Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Upton, Sept. 23.-The Upton county fair
opened yesterdal under the most favorable aus
pces. the entrAs being much larger than ever
before. The agricultural display is large and
the stock department is filled TO its utmost ca
pacity, necessitating the building of additional
stalls. The grounds have been very much en-
larged and the outlook is that every available
space will be occupied. About thirty horses
have been entered for the races and tomorrow
lovers of the turf will be highly entertained
About one thousand people were on the grounds
to-day. Much of the stock here will be on exhi-
bition at the State Fair next week.
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CINcINNATI. Sept. 23.-The Cincinnati Price
Current will say. tomorrow, that the total
number of hogs handled by Western packers last
week was 10000. against $4,000 for the CORE
spending time last year The total from March
l to date is 3,Sl5.000. compared with 8 go, 900
last year The movement at the principal points
since March is as follows Chicago 20i5. OOO;
Kansas City, 655, 900; Milwaukee, 1853. 900: In
dianapolis. 10000; St Louis las 00o Cedar
Rapids. l48,cO0; Cleveland. Id 600; Cincinnati,
65 600.
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Arranging for an Adjustment.

PrTTsBURG, Sept. 23-The joint conference
committee of Western window glass manufac-
turers and workmen, appointed to arrange a
scale Of wages for the ensuing year, met tails
morning and after discussing the situation.
placed the matter in the hands of q subcommit-
tee Of two. with authority to settle the differ
ences 1t is the general impression that COM
promise will be effected. The factories have
been closed since last June. and both sides are
anxious to resume.
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An Injunction Asked.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
RICHMOND. Sept 23.-Hon. William Dudley
Foulke attorney for Elizabeth Aiken ct al.
owners of Fleecy Dale wooden mills, filed COM
plant with the clerk of the Circuit Court this
morning. to the effect that the Richmond city
water works were diverting from 1000, 900 to
2,OOo.O 900 gallons of water per day from the east
fork Of Whitewater. thereby impairing their
power, wherefore they pray for an injunction
The company pumped the stream about dry in
filing their reservoir, and the purpose is to pre-
vent them doing so again.
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An Indians Love Conquest

CoRYDoS, Sept 23NAn Indian, styling him
self THE Star of the Cheyenne Tribe has been
delivering lectures in this community for some
time past. He formed the acquaintance of a
very pretty young lady at Bradford this county.
last spring. and has ever since paid her marked
attention, at different times giving her valuable
presents Of icwelry etc 1t is now announced
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Attempted Suicide at Franklin.

special to the indianapolis Journei.
FRANKLIN, Sept pa young woman was
found in an unconscious condition by a student
under tree in the campus of Franklia College
this morning. 1t proved to be Miss Belle John
son. young woman of this place. She had taken
morphine. with suicidal intent, but, taking too
much, it had acted as an emetic, and she will
recover The following note was found lying by
her:
Whoever finds me, read this notice, and if
you can find Jim Crow bring him back here. so
he can look at me. He is the cause of nv death.
and he is in Indianapolis. Bring him back, so
he can look at me when 1, Belle Johnson, am
dead"
The poor girl had probably been lying where
she was found all night She had been betrayed,
and this disgrace, coupled with unrequted love,
IS the cause of her rash act. She is better at
present. and will probably recover
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that they are engaged to be married. but the
laws of the State are such that they cannot Sc
cure license. The young lady's parents seem
to offer no opposition to their marriage, but, on
the contrary, rather encourage it 1t is reported
that they are making arrangements to 60 West
to be united in wedlock.
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MIR. Manning win Investigate.

WASHINGTON, Sept 23.-The Secretary of the
Treasury will make personal investigation of
the case of Mr. Sterling weigher of the New
York Custom house, who was suspended on
Monday, but will take no further action in the
matter until after Collector Heddon reports to
him all the circumstances attending the removal
of Captain Bacon and the appointment of Mr.
Startling
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Sale of the Puritan.

NEW YORK, Sept 23.-The sloop yacht Puri-
tan was sold at public auction here to-day for
$l3,500. Edward Burgess who designed the
yacht. was the purchaser After the sale he
stated that he had bought the Puritan for a
gentleman in Boston, but would not give his
name to-day for publication.