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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
The Chicago Abduction Case

CHICAGO, Aug 14.-1n the case Of Bertha
Lehmas, the young girl whose abduction and
subsequent recovery were mentioned in these
dispatches, the court today decided, in view of
the important interests at stake in case of this
kind even though evidence had been furnished
indicating that the girl not an unwilling
victim, that the two men and the woman impli-
Gated should be held to the grand jury in ST. 600
each for the men, ard $500 for the woman
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
A Murder at Detroit.

DETROIT, Aug H-In Spring Wells, one of
Detroits suburbs, the body of an unknown man
about forty years old was found lying in ditch,
yesterday. The body was much bloated and
decomposition was rapidly setting in. In the
back of the head were found four bullet holes.
and near by was a loaded revolver 1t is thought
murder committed elsewhere and the body
carried TO the ditch.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
Veterans, Reuni0n

PITTsBURG, Pa, Aug 1.-the Commercial
Gazettes special from East Liverpool, O., says:
The trl-State reunion of veterans at this Mace
to day was the most successful ever held over
100 veterans from Pennsylvania, Ohio and
West Virginia were in line Addresses were
made by Department Commander Brown. judge
Foraker, and Mayor Mckinley. sham battle
render of Fort Donelson
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
a $4,000 Damage Suit.

Special to the indianapolis journal
RICHMOND, Aug. Thames Stuart, neigh
Dor of Henry Study, one of the big farmers near
Williamsburg, has instituted $1,000 damage
suit against the latter, whom he charges with
slandering him in charging him with stealing
his oats. Study does not deny the allegation,
and it will be hard fought case, which already
causes great deal of comment in the neighbor-
hood
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
A Probable Fatal Accident,

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
RICHMOND, Aug. 14,-An incoming Panhan-
die freight from the east, struck and ran over
an old man named Martin Hester near the city
limits last evening, and while otherwise niurng
him, literally ground up the lower part of one
leg On account of his advanced age, the shock
will probably prove fatal. He is the father of
Mike Hester, one of the section masters of the
road
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
Desperate Shot,

LANCASTER, Pa, Aug 14-Sherif Werkinger,
of York county, accompanied by Detective Still,
of York, arrested at Middletown last night,
Hiram Frentz, a notorious character charged
with highway robbery. Subsequently, Frantz
broke away from his captors and started on a
run. Still fired at him. shooting him in the
groin and inflictng a fatal wound. The shoot.
ing greatly enraged the rolling mill men in the
vicinity, who threatened to lynch the officers.
The latter hurriedly left the town.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
The San Carlos Indian Agency.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14-It is in contemplation
20 appoint an army officer to perform the duties
of Indian agent upon the San Carlos reservation.
Some time ago Secretary Lamar expressed the
conviction that an army officer should be desig-
mated to represent both the Interior and the
War Departments, and the Secretary Of War
recommended to the President that Capt. F. E.
Pierce be assigned to the position. The Presi-
dent has not yet signiied his purposes in regard
to the matter
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
Fatal Mine Accident,

Special TO the Indianapolis journal.
Brazil, Aug. IA fatal accident occurred
this morning III one of the mines. A large mass
of roof fell in, burving James Donahoe and kill
ing him instantly, while his young son working
with him was also very seriously hurt, and will
probably die of his injuries. The accident is one
of the most serious of it's character that ever
happened in the district, and is universally
LII
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
Murder and Suicide at Aurora.

CHICAGO, Aug. IA The Daily Newss Aurora,
Ill, special says: 'Thos. Hartigan, the city bill
poster, has for some time lived unhappily with
his wife This evening Hartigan stood in his
back yard, and was seen to raise a revolver,
take deliberate aim and send bullet into his
wtes breast. She fell dead. and he placed the
pistol against his temple and fired, Killing himself
Instantly. Whisky and jealousy caused the
tragedy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
Attempt to Assassinate an Officer.

Special to the Indiana polls journal.
HARTFORD CITY, Aug. 14.-Last night about
IL o'clock some unknown person who had Sc
creted himself in an alley half square south of
the public square, shot at G. ". Younts the
town marshal, as he was passing the alley on
his way home from up town. the ball passing in
front of him, through his coat, and grazing his
vest. The would-be assassin then took to his
heels and escaped.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15

PITTsBURG, Pa, Aug l4.-Trades organiza-
tons throughout the United States will issue
petition tomorrow, requesting President Cleve-
land to call an extra session of Congress, to be
devoted exclusively to the consideration of mea
sures for the relief of the industrial classes of
the country and the revival of business. The
petition after calling the attention of the Presi-
dent to the general stagnation in bust
ness, says: 1.-THE consequences of this
depression are especially severe upon
laboring people, small manufacturers and farm
ers, who are without any means upon
which to live or to pay debts and save homes
and small properties from forced sales. EN-
ployers and employed are involved in common
disaster, and believe shat it is in the power of
Congress and the executive to greatly relieve
this depression by wise legislation"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
The Cattle Moyiug

FIT. SCoTT, Ark, Aug. 1.-two train loads
OF cattle from the Indian Territory, numbering
900 head, passed through this city tonight en-
route for Chicago being the first TO make their
exit from the Territory under the Presidents
order. These cattle were brought over the St
Louis. Fort Scott & Wichita railroad from the
ranch OF the Austin Cattle Company, l65 miles
west of Anthony, Harper county.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
Maxwell En- ROuta.

LAS VEGAS Aug l4-Maxwell passed through
here tonight on his way to ST. Louis, which
place will be reached on Sunday morning A
reporter interviewed Maxwell on the train. but
failed to obtain anything new in regard to the
murder case At night ne is chained to his
berth, but outside of this no irons are used upon
him. He appears to grow more and more
nervous as their destination draws near
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
A Vein of Marble Struck.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
UNION CITY Aug 1.-the Union City Gas
and Mining Company have had machinery work
ing at their bore for eight days, and have pro-
crossed TO a depth Of 1O1 feet, striking stratum
of marble. To-day they are sinking a pipe to
this layer, after which they Will proceed to ex-
plore the mysteries beyond.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
An Unidentified Body.

NEW YORK. Aug. IA statement made in
the morning papers that the body of drowned
man found in North river yesterday had been
Identified as that of Lieut. Edward Wallace
Remey, executive officer of the United States
training ship Portsmouth, and who disappeared
in February last, lacks confirmation Judge
Advocate VIM. B. Remey and another brother
of the missing officer arrived from Washington
this morning and examined the remains They
say they are convinced they are not those of
Lieutenant Remey.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
The Arrangements for Blowing Up Hell Cat.

WASHINGTON, Aug. A.-General Newton,
chief Of engineers, in his annual report on the
removal of distractions at He'll Gate, New
York harbor, speaks of the tunneling in the
reef, and the drilling of holes, for the great
blast. The cutting of the holes was commenced
during the month of July, and it is expected will
be completed about Oct. l, at which time the
about 225, 900 pounds of rock powder, about
$4,000 pounds of dynamite, No. l. About 50, 900
copper cartridges will be used, ranging from
ffteen to twenty-four inches long, and two and
one-fourth inches thick
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
DELAYED Mails.

CHICAGO. Aug flowing 70 the washout on
the New York Central railroad at Hoffman's
Ferry, n Y, Eastern mails, which should have
twelve hours. The postofice officials here exnect
to be swamped with mail matter owing to the
delay. and express the opinion that better man
agement in the East would have prevented the
delay and accumulation of mail by taking it
back to New York and forwarding it over some
other road. The Eastern mail received here
amounts to about thirty tons daily
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
Louis Wise, of Logansport.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LoGANsPORT, IND, Aug. IA telegram was
received in this city this morning, announcing
the death of Louis WISE which occurred at
Cincinnati after short illness He was one of
the most promising young men in the city, and
his death is universally mourned The remains
will be brought here for interment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
Cleveland Telegraph Office Burned

CLEVELAND, o., Aug. 14-The Western Union
Telegraph Companys Office was destroyed by fire
this morning. The loss to instruments and
wires will reach So, 900, and to the building
s., 600. The Mutual Union Office will be used
until repairs are made.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
Railroad- Building in Texas,

SHREVEPORT, La, Aug 14-Captain Simon
Levy receiver of the Shreveport & Houston
railroad, Is in receipt Of letter from NJ c.
Texas narrow gauge railroad. STATING he will
meet him with the completed road at the Sabine
river, about Sept 10 0''O'-0
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
CRIMES AND CRIMINALS.
A Notorious Confidence Man Convicted at
St. Louis.

ST.. LOUIS, Aug 4.-John C. Beaucleigh, alias
johnny the snake" nationally notorious conf
dence man. and wanted in nearly every State in
the Union, was found guilty, this morning. at
the county seat of st. Louis county. of beating
a passenger on the Missouri Pacific railroad out
of $780, two years ago, and sentenced to two
years in the penitentiary 1t is said "crooks'
in all parts of the East and in Canada sent
money here to assist in Beauceigh's defense,
but it awaited nothing. He has gone up"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
Assistant Land Commissioner APPOINTED.

WASHINGTON, Aug. Alt is announced I'M
officially, that Gen Luther VI. Meiley, of Lima
O., has been appointed Assistant Commissioner
of the General Land Office, and will assume the
duties OF the position on Sept |. General
Meiley is a native of Ohio and served in the
army on General Vandevers staff. At the close
of the war he practiced law until 1873, when he
was appointed Acknowledgment of bis State,
under Governor Bishop.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
The Society of America, E,ou;s.

CINCINNATI, Aug. 1.-THE society of Ameri.
can florists spent to-day in an excursion to the
National Soldiers Home, at Dayton. o. They
held their election and chose John Thorpe for
president; Robert Craig, vice president: Nj. A.
Hunt, treasurer and t. G.. Hill Secretary
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
No More Cent-a-Mile Tickets.

NEW YORK, Aug. IA special dispatch from
Rochester says: THE New York Central rail
road officers here, we'll as officers of the West
Shore, have received orders to discontinue, to-
night, the sale Of thirty-day tickets at cent
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
THE FIRE RECORD.

Store Burned by Incendiary at Farweil
Mich.
FARwELL, Mich, Aug 14-An incendiary
fire occurred here at o'clock this morning, in
the store of ", A. Carpenter & Co., which, with
its contents, was totally DESTROYED Loss
$17 900; insurance, $l2, 900. No clew
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
Agricultural Warehouse Burned

DAYTON, o., Aug. 14-Fire at Franklin, yes
terday, destroyed the agricultural warehouse of
c. Eldredge, besides half dozen barns and
sheds. Loss, $4,000; no insurance The fire
was OF incendiary origin.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
Wagon and Cultivator Works Burned.

ROCKFORD, ILL.,, Aug. 14e-Fire yesterday
burned the warehouse of Peter LANES Wagon
and Cultivator works. The building was full of
wagon material. valued at $4,000 The in
surance is only s. 600 on building and stock. in
the Mississippi Valley, of Rock Island
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
Printers on Strike.

Special to the INDIANAPOLIS Journal
WABASH, Aug. 14.-At noon, today, the com
posltors and pressinan of the Times in this city,
walked ont of the Office, leaving the paper in the
lurch. With some difficulty one compositor was
secured and the paper will come out some time
tonight The men allege unfair treatment by
the PROPRIETOR
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
Hotel Burned.

CosHoCToN, o., Aug, 1.-The Craig Hotel, at
Dresden, O., was burned yesterday Loss,
$5O0O insurance, $1,000. The fire was of in
cendary origin.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15

CLEVELAND, o., Aug. 14-Cartwright, Nc,
Curdy & Co., proprietors of one of the largest
Youngstown rolling mills, signed the scale
today and will start next Monday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
Title to a Large Estate Settled.

LANCASTER, Pa, Aug. LITTLE to the Mt
Hope estate in Lancaster and Lebanon counties,
was given to-day to Clement B. Grubb. The
property contains ., 440 acres, including the Mt
Hope furnace and ore banks, the property of the
late A. Bates Grubbs. The considerations was
$500, 900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15

mile. This is regarded by them as Indicative of
an early restoration Of rates to two cents per
mile. 1t is also learned that the West Shore
road is carrying passengers from Syracuse to
New York On New York Central tickets
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.
Indications.
WAR DEPARTMENT.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFIC

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Aug. Is A. M.
Special Indications for indianapolis and vi
entity, for twenty four hours from A. NJ.
August TO- 1S85-Fair weather, slight rise in
temperature.
For the Ohio Valley and Tennessee-Gen-
orally fair weather, variable winds, stationary
followed by slight rise in temperature.
For the Lower Lake Region-Generaly fair
weather, variable winds, slight rise in temper
ature
For the Upper Lake Region-Generally fair
weather, followed in the northern portion by To-
cal rains, variable winds, higher temperature.
For the Upper Mississippi Valley-Far wealth
err followed by local rains, variable winds, shift
ing to southerly, higher temperature.
For the Missouri Valley-Local rains, south
erly winds, becoming variable, slight rise in
temperature.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
INDIANA ANDULINOIS NEWS
The Daily Chronicle of Happenings Of
All Kinds in the Two States.
Injury to Farmer-A Suspicious Case at
LOgansrOrt-A Remarkable Case Of
Bigamy and MiscegenatiOn.
INDIANA.
A Spceiand Farmer Injured by the Prema-
ture Discharge of a Blast.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
KNIGHTsToWN, Aug. l4-This afternoon N.
A. Taylor, Of Spiceland, met with distressing
accident that may disfgure him for life. He
was out in a field blasting stone. When fixing
the charge it went off, blowing off the ends Of
three fingers, the blast striking him in the face,
badly disfiguring him, also destroying one of his
eyes. He is in a serious condition
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15

Diseases of the liver and kidneys are very
common in hogs. The difficulty in this case,
and in most cases, comes largely from improper
fead
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
WORK AND WAGES.
General Resumption by the Mills at East
Saginaw.

Saginaw.
EAST SAGINAW, Aug. H.-Representative
Barry arrested in Saginaw City, just before
noon, on the arrival of the Jackson train At
last accounts he had not succeeded in obtaining
the bail The charge is melting conspiracy. All
is quiet here. c. S. Grant & Co.'S mill have
decided to take ten hours and reduced pay, and
eleven hours and proportionate pay. Nineteen
mills are running on eleven hours, and
seven on tan hours
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15

Local Observations.
INDIANAPOLIS. Aug. IA.
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Maximum temperature. 700. Minimum temper
49,. &c y
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-12-09
The Cold Water Army Marching
Through Georgia. with Victor
iOus Banners Flying.

ATLANTA, GA, Dec. 5.-The
excitement over prohibition in
Atlanta has spread into nearly
every suburban town, and in less
than six months every county in
the State will probably vote for no
license. In Monroe to-day in cele-
bration of prohibition victory,
every business place was closed
and big parade took place. A
long line was formed with a brass
band in front, then the colored
prohibitionists, and then white
voters of the town. AS the pro-
cession marched up Broad st.,
porches were filled with women
and children who waved hand
kerchiefs and cheered. Tonight a
handsome coffin in which was
placed an empty liquor bottle
entwined in one of the red
Liberty" badges, was borne by
four pail bearers in front of the
procession. Ginger cakes were
served in abundance, after which
the coffin and it's contents were
buried in the Court House yard.
Macon, Savannah and Columbus.
will vote on the prohibition ques-
ton in a few weeks. Not even in
war times was there more excite
ment throughout Georgia than
now prevails.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-12-09
GOD SPEED PROHIBITION,
I When it Hurts the Other Party.
Philadelphia Press:

Philadelphia Press
The advance guard of Northern
Prohibition speakers is on its way
South already to assist the Prohi-
bitionists in that section in fight
ing the rum power, Two of them
passed through Baltimore Wednes-
day and were given a reception, at
which speeches were made. Prof. A.
A. Hopkins, Prohibition candidate
for Governor of New York three
years ago, in his remarks, said:
eve conscientious Republicans of
the North sacrificed our party to
preserve our domestic hearths, and
we ask the Southern Democrats to
meet US half way on that plat
FORM" 1t is evident that the
Southern Prohibitionists are in
earnest and that they will probably
give the Southern Democracy more
trouble than the Northern Repub-
licans have suffered from the same
cause. If they are destined to be
the instrument for rending the Sol
id South and aiding in the estab-
lishment of an honest ballot-box in
that section, every fair-minded man
will bid them "God speed"
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-12-09
TT. Pleasant Bridge Test.
Mss Gertrude Sharp IN Charge Of the
First Train.

After describing the test of the
new PIT. Pleasant Bridge, the PIT.
Pleasant Register says:
"The first train to pass over the
Bridge was a special containing
officers of the road and bridge and
a few invited friends. The engine
was in charge Of Miss Gertrude
Sharpe, daughter of Receiver T. R.
Sharpe, who manipulated the
throttle in way that showed she
understood the management of
locomotive equal to the best engin-.
GERS. She is handsome and &C..
complished young lady, possessing.
a nerve that would put many men
to shame. The Colonel ought to-
feel proud of his lovely daughter"
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-12-09

pected demonstration of the earn
estness of the Southern people on
this subject, and timely admoai-
ton that the liquor interest in 9th.
er sections should not insist on
thrusting their business into poll
tics, but cooperate in systematic
restriction and regulation through
taxation.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-12-09

COOP TEMPLARs.-Col. J. F. Hoy
has been holding Temperance
meetings in Marietta and Harmar,
and organized a lodge OF Good Tenn
plars there last week.