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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-02

SCRANTON, Pa, Jan. 31--This city is agitated
over the elopement Of Miss Lizzie Bogart, the
eighteen-year- old daughter Of Assistant Su-
perintendent Garrett Bogart, of the Delaware.
Lackawanna & Western Railroad Company
with Joseph Fowler, brakeman on passenger
train on the above road. Mr.. Fowler, who lives
Miss Bogart for some time past, but her parents
were bitterly opposed to him. MIR. Fowler came
to the city yesterday afternoon, and Miss Bogart
met him at the Delaware, Lackawanna &
Western depot. They went to the Office of
Alderman Frederick Fuller, and he performed
the marriage ceremony. Mr. Fuller is a personal
friend of Miss Bogarts parents. Before the
ceremony he asked the girl if she was relative
of Mr.. Bogart and she said that she was his sis
ter. The newly-wedded couple left on the night
train for Binghamton. The girls parents knew
nothing of her marriage until they made inquir
les this morning concerning her disappearance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-02
INDIANA ANDILLINOIS NEWS
A Young Man Shot and Horribly Mutt
lated by a Travelling Companion.
Whitehall, ILL.,, the Scene of q Damaging
Fire, Causing Loss to the Amount of
S3S,D00-NOtes and Gleanings.
INDIANA.
A Young Man Shot and Robbed by His Trav-


A Young Man Shot and Robbed by His Trav-
cling Companion.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
VNcENNEs, Feb 1.-Two young men, named
Herman Bussemann and Otto Grafenstein, ar
rived here at o'clock, this morning, from Gin
cinnati. They knew one another intimately, and
had worked in Cincinnati at cabinet making
They were going to San Francisco, and in order
to avoid paying hotel bills, Grafenstein asked
Bussemann to- accompany him to an alleged un-
cle's, leading him to a swamp at the end of the
city. Grafenstein then pulled pistol and shot
Brussemann three times; he then dragged him
to deep ravine and covered him up in the snow,
where he left him Tor dead, after robbing him Of
his watch and $5e Subsequently Bussemann
recovered and CROPPED his way to a colored mans
house, where he remained during the night, and
early in the morning was placed under the care
of physician. He is resting easily, but has
been horribly mutilated with bullets. Great ex
ment prevails, and officers are on the track Of
the would be murderer.
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General and Personal.

Special to the 1rdianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb, Wv. S. Potter and wife,
Of Lafayette, are at Wizards
Alonzo e. Helm, of Indiana, has been pro-
NOTED from a first to secondclass clerkship in
the First Assistant Postmaster generals Office.
Speaking of Paul Hendricks resignation
from the position of private secretary to the Post
master-general, a correspondent writes to pa
per here to-day: "His departure causes many
regrets in the department, where he had become
very popular with all his Official associates. It
is understood that he may return to Washing
ton some time during the near future as an en-
ploye of the incoming administration. 1t is also
said that when he next visits this city he will
have retired from bachelorhood, and taken to
himself charming wife"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-02
DEMOCRATIC CONFERENCE.
The Object of President-Elect Cleve1and's
Visit to New York.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.-President-elect Cleve-
land goes TO New York next week as much Cor
the convenience of those Democratic leaders who
desire to confer with him about his Cabinet and
his policy as for his own convenience. He has
invited Messrs. Bayard. Garland, Carlisle, Ran
dali, Eaton and other prominent Democrats in
Congress to cali on. him In New York. and they
will all probably do so. Others, less distin-
guished, have sent him limitations, more or less
direct. Of their intention to cali while he is in
New York, and present advice and suggestions.
There are numerous. small Cabinet booms like
those of Springer, Jonas of Louisiana, MITCHELL
of Connecticut, and Money of Mississippi,
which will them be presented to Cleveland
Money, and Jonas. and Springer, and half a
dozen statesmen of the same order, are very
anxious. They all fatter themselves that, if
their claims only properly presented Mr.
Cleveland cannot fail to ask them to accept. po-
sitions in his Cabinet Someto OF them act and
talk as though they had already received
such requests from the President elect. OF
course, this is very absurd. 1t is well under
stood here that, while the Presidentelect may
have picked out some men for Cabinet positions,
he has offered none as yet to any one.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-02
oBsTRUCTING THE WABASH
The Executive Department Has No Power to
Regulate Bridges.

Regulate Bridges.
Special to the indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, jan 3L-On the Goth inst Rep
resentatve Steele inquired Of Secretary Lincoln
whether there was any law authorizing the con-
struction of bridges over the Wabash river above
Terre Haute including Lafayette, stating that
he understood it to be a navgable stream, but
that railroad bridges had been built without
draws. To-day Secretary Lincoln addressed a
reply to the inquiry inclosing a report of the
chief Of engineers on the subject, and also an
opinion from the Attorney general. which says:
II have examined the subject and have been
brought to the conclusion that the executive
branch of the government can do nothing effect
ual to remedy the evil without action by Con-
gress The power to interpose when navigahle
waters are INSTRUCTED by bridges or otherwise.
is derived from the power to regulate commerce
among the States private party or acorpora-
ton suffering special damages, which are con-
tinuous and irreparable, may proceed, by bill in
equity, to abate public nuisance. So far as
private parties are injured by bridges ON the
Wabash, they have the remedy in their own
hands, but the executive authorities of the
United States cannot move in the matter, hav-
ing received no warrant from Congress
In none of the reported cases where
decisions have been made by the Supreme
Court, which have reference to obstruction to
navigation upon the navigable waters does
the government appear as party / do not see
that it alters the case that Congress has appro-
priated money for improvement OF the naviga-
ton of the Wabash. The bridges have been
built; there they are, with draws and without
draws Congress has not interposed; it has been
silent while these expensive structures have
been thrown across the river; having exclusive
power over the subject, it has hitherto declined
to act. But to enable this department to pro-
coed against the bridges, there must be express
authority from Congress"
Major A. NJ Miller last November, submitted
q detailed report upon bridges crossing the
Wabash river in which he states that upon
that portion of the river for the improvement
of which appropriations have been made, there
are now twenry-one bridges, six of which are
complete distractions to navigation at and
above a medium stage Of water, and that
thirteen may be classified as Instructions under
section s, of the act Of July s. 1884; only two of
the entire twentyone require no alterations,
and sre suitable and proper structures for the
guidance of RATS. steamboats, and other water
craft in safety through their channel spans.
Engineer Newton states that other reports on
the subject of obstruction to navigation on the
Wabash are in course of preparation.
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A Successful Charity Entertainment.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
GREENsBURG, Jan. 31.--The G. A. r. post of
this place closed tonight the rendition of the
war drama, 'Andersonville," beforel large au-
dience. accommodating thereby good sum for the
relief fund of the post, for the benefit. OF the
worthy poor of soldiers families. 1t. vas rem
dered four nights, all the parts being played by
home talent, except the leading character of
Danger, the Scout, by Mr.. T. N. Wilson. the
author. A prominent Democrat criticised the
play by saying that it sounded harsh to Indiana
Democrats for the playing the part of Wirz.
the prison keeper, when kicking the poor boys
about, to refer to them as 'Lincoln hirelings,'
meaning thereby to insult Voorhees,.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-02
Death of william Il. Bone.

Spec1al TO the indianapolis journal.
SHELBYvILLE Feb. William e. Bone.
father of Postmaster A. p. Bone and grand
father of Scott G. Bone. of the Indianapolis
News, died at his residence yesterday morning,
at the advanced age of seventy four years His
death was the result Of kidney trouble He was
a member Of the Christian Church for many
years, and also a member of the Masonic order.
The funeral was held on Sunday at o'clock, ami
was largely attended, the funeral sermon being
delivered by Elder Land, Of Harrison, @.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-02
THE SOLDIERS MUST co.

An Adverse Report on the Bill providing for
Their Retention In Office.
WAsHrSGToS, Jan. 3l-RepresentativeM utch-
er, chairman of the House committee on reform
\ the ciyil-service, has been instructed by his
ommittee to make adverse report on the bill to
rohibit the removal of any honorably- discharged
Union soldier, sailor or marine. or widow or de-
pendent relative of any deceased Union soldier,
sailor or marine, from any Office in the civilserv-
ice OF the United States, except for specified
causes. The committee, in its report says:
."The bill goes further in its control of power of
removal from Office than the original tenure OF
rfIice act, in that power of removal Ia eases re-
RtFicted By the bill could not be exercised Avep
Jointly b. tho President and Senate. Believing
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 1885.
For Tennessee and the Ohio ValIey-Fair
weather. falling, followed in west portions by
rising temperature, northwest winds, shifting
to southwesterly in Ohio valley, becoming va
riable in Tennessee, falling, preceded in ex-
treme east portion by rising barometer.
For the Lower Lake Regien-Fair weather,
followed on Monday night by local SHOWS, partly
cloudy weather, colder on Monday morning, fol-
lowed by slowly rising temperature, northwest
to southwest winds, falling, preceded in east
portions by rising barometer.
For the Upper Lake Region-Local SHOWS,
partly cloudy weather, slowly rising tempera-
ture, winds shifting to west and south, falling
barometer.
For the Upper Mississippi valley-Fair
weather, except in extreme northern portions,
local SHOWS, slowly rising temperature, variable
winds, generally south to west, in northern por-
ton.
For the Missouri Valley-Warmer, fair
weather, winds generally south to west, but va
Pable.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-02

ST. LOUIS. Feb. 1.-Wm. III. Bender, deputy
clerk of the Probate Court. who claimed to have
been robbed in the courthouse yesterday, adj
mitted to the chief of police to-day that he took
the money himself, and restored the whole
amount. He said he was so hard pressed for
money that he could not resist the temptation.
AS the act was only simple breach of trust, it
is not likely he will be prosecuted.
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prohibition in Canada.

OTTAWA, Ont, Feb. 1.-The Canada temper
ance act, better known as the Scott act. pro-
hibitlng the sale of sprituous liquors in public
houses has been voted on and carried by an
overwhelming majority in Carleton county. In
all, sixty-six counties, over one-third of the
Dominion have adopted the act, and everything
points to an early agitation toward total prohi-
bition. With only two or three exceptions, the
Scott act has been carried in every county voting
nm Ii
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-02
Telephone Wires Cut.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1-All the telephone wires
on Staten Island were cnt last night A few
days ago the salaries of the employees of the com
pany were reduced, and the superintendent and
other employees resigned. Some old linemen are
adjusting the wires to-day. The cutting was
done in several places and the ends of the wires
linked hY cords
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-02
THE FIRE RECORD.
Burning of the First National Bank Build
ing at Marquette, Mich.

MARQUETTE, Mich, Feb g., A M-The
First National Bank building, the finest in the
city. is on fire. The entire building is envel-
oped in flames and will be- totally consumed.
The loss will be over $50, 900.
las A. M.-The building is a total loss with
all its contents. Great excitement prevails. Eff
forts are concentrated ON saving adjoining
buildings The loss viii be about as follows:
On building $l50,000; /. Newburger, $40, 600;
S. Kaufman & Sons $50, 900; Rotshchild &
Bending, $40, 900; First National Bank, $4,000,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-02
Rough ON tho Rangers.

CARRIzo SPRINGS, Tex, Jan. 31.-A band of
Rangers have been patFoling the Rio Grande
for some days to prevent predatory incursions of
Mexicans. Their camp was pitched about two
miles this side of the river. They are now fiat
afoot. Night before last, which was bright
the Mexicans came across and stole
every horse in the camp.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-02
Brief Mention.

At Lasalle, Willie Tobin. six years Old fell
into a tub of scalding water, and died soon after
ward.
Harry Means aged fourteen, son Of Fl. Means,
business man of Bloomington, fell under
train at the Illinois Central depot. Saturday at
ternoon. and was decapitated.
The finding of thu ecclesiastical court at
Quincy in the trial of Dean Irvine. is that he is
guilty in part of tho charges, and suspends him
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-02
Accidentally Shot with Her Own Pistol.

NEW YORK, Feb. Miss George Benedict.
age twenty mine. of this city, while stopping at
the Oriental Hotel. Brooklyn, tonight, acct
She was removing a revolver from dressing
case when the weapon was discharged Her
male companion fled after the shooting.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-02
Elegant Residence Burned.

New York. Feb. 1.-The residence of Geo. F.
Shaver in the town Of Southfeld, Staten Island.
was burned to day. The house was an elegant
one, and wedding present from Commodore
Cornelius Vanderbilt to Daniel B. Allen and the
oldest daughter of the Commodore The loss on
the house is ST.. 600 on contents. $40, 900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-02
Extraordinary Scene in Court.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Feb 1.-The trial of Tom
Mulin, Pat Kennedy, John Loughney and Tom
Haley for the murder of David J. Williams,
closed yesterday afternoon, and the jury, at
late hour last night, returned verdict of mot
guilty" The scene following was most exciting.
The vast audience showed its approval by shout
ing and stamping.
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are drifting toward the great city Of the desert
in numbers greater than we think. Who shall
suggest q remedy cannot say. But there's the
end to Susie and her flight. Let us think OF
something happier; what say you to Pomrnery
Sec2r
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-02
Fatal Ear from a Bicycle.

BINGHAMToN, n Y, Feb. L-Chitterden
Rogers, and expert bicyclist and polo player,
while engaged in game of polo at the Pioneer
Rink, last evening. fell with such force that he
died before morning, Rogers YVES a prominent
manufacturer here.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-02
End of the Hooking valley Strike.

union has issued an address for a reduction of
10 per cent. all over Ohio in coal mir,ng This
practically ends the Hooking Valley strike. as it
brings the rate to sixty cents in that district and
fifty in most districts of the State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-02
Steamship News.

LONDON, Feb ARRIVED Britannia, from
New York.
New York, Feb. ARRIVED: Erin, Grecian
Monarch from London Rhein, from Bremen.
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from clerical duties for one year. The charge
that he attempted to occupy Mrs. Miliers bed
with her is found untrue.
Alfred Griffith, prominent farmer living near
Vandalia. has made an assignment to J. A, Cor
don. of Vandalia, for the benefit of his creditors
liabilities, SIG. 900: assets. $28.O 900
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-02

THE great intrinsic merit of Mishler's Herb
Bitters is rapidly acquiring for this medicine a
reputation as wide the continent. Recently,
copy of Spanish American paper. published
in Albuquerque, New Mexico recorded the cure
of gentleman who had been radically cured of
gravel. and several other citizens of the same
place used it with success in rheumatism and
similar complaints. As tonic it has 30 equal
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-02
Knife Factory Burned.

WATERBURY, Conn, Feb 1.-The Union Knife
Co.'S factory, at Union City, near this city,
burned to-day. The safe, books, papers in the
office and finished goods in the packing room
are saved. Loss, $40, 900; insurance, $4,000
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-02
ILLINOIS.

Dry Goods Store and Agricultural Imple-
ment Warehouse Burned.
WHITEHALL, Feb. Lewis Orwald's dry
goods and grocery store, and D. Hutchinson 81
Sons agricultural implement building, burned
this morning Loss. $3S, 900: insured for So, O00
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-02
Assignment of a Timber Firm.

RIPoN, Wis, Feb 1.-The Ripon Lumber and
Manufacturing Company, the largest establish
meut in this place. has assigned Assets, $780,,
600; liabilities, $50, 00e large number ofsheavy
orders are on hand, and it is thought the mill
will continue work.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-02
Child Burned to Death.

DAYTON, o., Feb. Louisa Pritchard aged
three years, was burned to death yesterday
She was standing by an open fireplace when her
dress caught, and before aid came she was terri
bly, burned, dying few hours after the acct
Iaw.k
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-02
FACTORY Damagett bv Fire.

New YORK, Feb. Fire in the Consolidated
Safety Pine Company's factory early this morn
ing, caused damage to the amount Of 1000.
The noise of the approaching engines created a
stampede Of visitors in Harry Hills Theater,
near by.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-02

ONE of the largest papers of the border States
says: St Jacobs Oil stands at the head as the
great pain destroyer
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-02

WALKING advertisements for DIR. Sages
Oatarrh Remedy are the thousands it has cured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-02
DAILY wEArHF BULLETIN.
Indications.

Indications.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHrNeToN Feb Q 1225
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Fire at Ferry Village.

Saturday morning as the family of Mr..
Amos NJ Jewett, who lives on Sawyer
street, Ferry Village, were at breakfast
Mr.. Jewett's son Frank entered the stable
and found the dry straw with which one of
the stalls was filed was on fire. Mr.. Jewett's
four-year-old boy had been celebrating the
glorious Fourth by firing crackers in his
fathers barn and had thrown a lighted
match among the straw Mr.. Jewett ran at
once to the stable but the fire burned freely
and running up the sides of the building
reached the NOV, containing three tons of
hay. The women of the neighborhood
turned out in goodly numbers and handed
water to Mr.. Jewett, working like an old
fashioned fire company For fifteen minutes
the fire was fought, Mr.. Jewett being driven
from the stable at one time by the thick
smoke and his place being taken by neigh
bors At the end of quarter of an hour
the fire was subdued. The loss on the build
ing will not be heavy. Two tons of hay
were burned, the loss being covered by in
surance.
A telephone message was sent to this city
for assistance and Chief Cloyes sent a
steamer and hose carriage to the Cape. Be-
fore they had reached Knightville, however,
news was received that the fire was out
and by use of the telephone, the engine and
hose carriage were recalled when they
reached that place.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-06
Burglary at White Rock.

The house of William Buxton, Esq, of
White Rock, was entered by burglars Satur-
day night between the hours of IL and /
O'Clock. The burglars entered the sleeping
room occupied by Mr.. Buxton, taking his
clothing from chair, and ON waking Sun
day morning he found he had no clothes to
put on. After looking about for some time
he found the clothes on the piazza in front of
the house. There was found in the clothes
only fifteen dollars in money, which was
taken from the pocket-book and the pocket
book returned to the pocket. Suspicious
characters have been seen in that
neighborhood for the past few days. This is
the fourth time Mr.. Buxton's house and
store have been entered. he thinks this is
enough, and hereafter burglars making an
attempt to enter viii meet with warm re-
ception.
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Sudden Deaths,

Coroner James S. Gould was called last
night to view the remains of Mrs. Elizabeth
Lemont, aged 81 years, who died suddenly at
the residence of her son, Charles II. Lemont,
at No. 1863 Federal street. DIR. Merrill was
called who pronounced it case of heart
disease, with which she had been troubled
She also received paralytic shock about a
year ago. The coroner did not think an in
quest necessary.
Saturday afternoon, the wife of Mr.. Am
brose A. Fessenden, residing in fremont
Place was found dead in her bed. It's sup
posed thather death occurred from an over
dose of ehloroform taken to alleviate pain.
Coroner Hall was called, but deemed an in
quest unnecessary.
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DEATHS.

:, In this city, July 4, Mrs Kate, wife of John
keely, aged "a years.
Funeral this morning at $50 o'clock from her
late residence. No. Ais Commercial street.
:, III TINS city July 4, Mary Ella, wife of Ambros
Ii; Fessenden, aged 80 years. 3 months
In Deering, July A Edwin d. Lamson, aged so
years months, % days.
Funeral Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from
his late residence, Deering
a. In Brunswick, June %, Nathan W. Given, aged
aged 81 years. O-'''
= In Freeport Seth Bailey aged ss years; Emma
50 years. "eoo
. In Bath, June %, William Foster, aged GA years
In South Gardiner, July l. Capt. Reuben East
man, aged about 70 years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-07-06
RAILWAY NOTES.

A new and elegant baggage car was put on
the eastern division of the Boston g. Maine
railroad, Thursday. 1t was built at the car
shops in Salem. 1t is 60 feet long, and has
three doors on each side. 1t is the best bag
gage car on the road.
The Montreal passenger express train
makes the run from Gorham, n. H., to Port
land-91 miles-in two hours and twenty
three minutes, including ten stops.
The Lower House of the Canadian Parlia-
ment at Ottawa voted last week without a
tic and International Railway, for the new
railroad in process of construction. This
grants the line a subsidy of $250,0o0 a year
for twenty-eight years and ensures the con-
struction of the road. The people of Maine
living on the route will rejoice to learn of
this action of the Dominion Government, as
it means that the road will now be rapidly
constructed.