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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-13
The Lyra Masquerade.

The annual masquerade of the Lyra Society
WAS given ut their hall last night, and was brill
liant and enjoyable affair. There were several
features that were heartily applauded, namely:
the Contingent Guard" under the leader
ship of Charles Kiefer and Louis Or
zendorff, in which a horse and mule
were introduced by the captain and lieuten-
ant. respectively, and the broom-drill brigade,
captained by Joseph Becker, Henry Schwing and
Doctor Wagner. There was also delegation Of
ladies representing the cigar manufacturers. and
en- young ladies attired as school girls. The
floor committee, Adolph Wocher. Henry
Kothe, Harry Fletcher and a. A. Schulz, were
dressed in elegant fancy costumes Out of the
vast number of toilets were Miss Louise
Wocher as Music, Miss Emma Wocher,
as Frost, Miss Ida Kerers, a huntress
Miss Lou Stephens. a recruit Miss Bertha Fertie,
gypsy queen; Mrs. DR.. Taylor, saxon princess; Mrs
Bernard Vonncgut, gypsy queen; Mrs Ferd
Christman, Topsey; Mrs. Tneo. Pfaflln, recruit:
Miss Minnie Love- jockey; Miss May Self, prairie
queen Miss Emma Davis, Spanish costume; Miss
klinger, unknown character. Tho most conspic-
uous costumes among the gentlemen were those
worn by Messrs. Krauss, Dessier. Loves Rusch-
aupt, Parmalee, Vonnegut Bedeli and Orzendorif
There were about $50 couples in costume and
quite a large number of guests in evening attire.
The invitations were limited in the main To the
membership, and altogether it was pronounced
one of the most successful enter taiumepts given
by the Lyra.
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Albert Fink and the Missouri Pacific.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 12-The Globe Democrat this
morning printed an article intimating that Albert
line pool may become connected with the Mis-
souri, Pacific system in an official capacity
after the annual meeting of the stock
holders, which will be held here
on March 10. Tonight it is stated with more
defniteness. on authority believed to be we'll
informed. that it is not only possible but
very probable that Captain Hayes, senior
yce-president Of the system, will re
tire, and that Mr. Fink will take
his place. The fact that Mr.. Jay
Gould, Captain Hayes and Mr.. Fink will soon
meet at New Orleans, the poor health of Captain
Hayes and his alleged desire for rest, is thought
to give color to this report and strengthens
the belief in certain quarters here that Mr.. Fink
will either succeed Captain Hayes or will be
placed in position which viii lessen that gen
tleTaan's onerous duties.
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days ago. to have his 'srecollections" translated
into English. Col .Cholly" Long, thanks to the
intermediary services of a reporter, has been so
good as to draw a new picture of the Christian
hero of tie Soudan-a portrait drawn
with the easy familiarity and contempt
of military valet de chambre lie paints
him as the equivalent of Aaron Burr,
fused with Sam Houston and animated BY the
spiritual remains of Walker. the filibusterer. He
even goes so far as to complain that, after the
fashion of the devil on the mountain, General
Gordon offered to divide with him the Empire OF
Africa It is hard to ask, even in a newspaper,
anything SO audacious as a comparison OF the
lonely and heroic figure of Charles Gordon ringed
round by battling savages. and still radiant with
the beautiful serenity of his unselfsh soul. with
the graceful image of Cholly" Long CALAMITY
triumphing over truth In the secure fragrance of
the Hoffman House cafe. Still. / venture 30 ask
yon to think at least once before you accept the
word of a newspaper swashbuckler as the de-
moltion of the fame of that splendid soldier and
perfect man. who, after restoring China to the
Chinese. glad to sell the silver medals be-
slowed by England on his modest valet that the
poor. among whom he lived. might have little
bread. ARCHIBALD DOUGLAS GORDON.
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Brief Mention.

The residence of John Todd. six miles south of
Cerro Gordo, was burned on Tuesday, including
contents
The depot of the Louisville g. Nashville road
at Nashville was burned. on Tuesday. The
building was frame, and will be replaced with a
brick structure.
The building and general store of J. T. Evans
& Co, at Clay City. was destroyed by fire on
Tuesday. The building and stock was carried
by the Springfield Fire and Marine, of Spring
field, Mass, in the sum of $1,000.
AT Jacksonville, as Johnny Lightfoot. the
nine-year-old son of L. o. Lightfoot, was driving
a horse hitched to sleigh. the animal became
frightened, the sleigh struck post and the
horse pulled loose The concussion threw the
boy against the end Of the sleigh and fractured
his skull, over the eye,
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An Able Imitator of Sullivan.

LOUISVILLE, Feb 12-Duncan c. Ross, the
noted athlete and wrestler, after being defeated
in his contest with Graham got on spree and
this morning, in company with three drunken
companions, went into the Fifth-avenue Hotel
Office and began raising a disturbance, breaking
furniture and threatening the lives of the clerk
and porters, who tried to check them. Ross
carried revolver in his hand. and after knock
ing down the porter, shot at the clerk. who i'm
mediateiy drew revolver. Ross threw down
the pistol and began begging for mercy. The
rioters were then kicked out and Ross left for
New York before he could be arrested.
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ILLINOIS.

The Democrats not Ready to Force Vote on
the Senatorship.
SPRINGFIELD H., Feb. l2-Tne Republicans
of both houses to-day refused to recognize the
action of the Democrats in the matter of voting
for senator. A few members of each party are
still absent The morning hour in the House
was idled away, the Republicans making several
Intellectual efforts to adjourn. At IL o'clock the
r-keeper announced the attendance Of the
Senate and Twenty-Five Democrats, members of
that body, filed in and took Seats when vote
for senator directed. Only vote WAS
recorded the Democrats fearing that the Repub-
licans were present in greater force than seemed
apparent. An adjournment was then taken till
noon to morrow.
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AGGRESSIVE GERMANY.

Rumor that the Herman Flag Has Been
Hoisted Over the Island Of Samoa.
LONDON, Feb. IA telegram received today
at the British Australasian newspaper Office, in
London, from Wellington, New Zealand, says
there is intense excitement in New Zealand.
owing to a statement being published that Ger
many has annexed the island Of Samoa. This
action was taken by the German squadron in the
face of protests by the English and American
eonsuls. The situation is serious. The report
of this action by Germany is not who'll y credited
here, and is published under reserve.
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After q Railroad Subsidy.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
GREENFIELD. Feb IL Manager Beckley, of
the c.. W. & NJ. railroad, is in correspondence
with parties here in regard to the proposed road
from Anderson, through Greenfield to Shelby
ville He says that it the subsidy voted to an
other company can be diverted to his company.
no will begin construction on the line as soon as
the weather will permit He wants southern
outlet for his line, and wants only the same
treatment promised others.
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why Richard Freuke Was Hanged.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb l2.-Richard Freuke was
hanged in the corridor Of the county prison here
at 1921 this morning. The crime for which he
was executed was the murder of Augusta Zimm,
his paramour. and the wife of his friend
Freuke wanted the woman to wholly desert her
husband, which she declined to do On the
night of Oct last, the two were observed stand
ing together on the street. The man appeared
angry, aud suddenly drew revolver which he
fired. the Shot taking effect behind Mrs. Zimn's
heart, and in q few moments she was corpse
The murderer declared it was his intention to
commit suicide but his courage failed linn
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Bringing a Sick Man to the Capital.

ALBION, Feb. IL This afternoon fifteen men
went out to the residence of State Senator Brown,
Republican, who is very i'll, and carried him into
GRANVILLE, distance of six or seven miles,
stretcher. He will remain in GRANVILLE tonight,
in a special He is very weak. but his friends
think ne will stand the trip He is paired with
Senator Bridges till to morrow and upon his
presence or absence in the capital the election
of United States senator may depend. With
out him the Republicans are one in the miner
ity on Joint ballot.
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Obituary.

COLUMBUS, O., Feb. 12-Hon Julius j. Wood
died this morning. Hc was All intimate friend
of Greeley. Thurlov Weed and w. III. Seward,
of New York, and in Ohio laboced with DeDEi-
son, Brough and Chase.
LA CYGNE, Kan, Feb 12-!ion. George T.
Hamlin. aged sixty two died at his home here
this morning from an excessive dose of NOR
phine, administered hypodermcaily, to relieve
pain. The deceased was second cousin to ex
Vice-presidcnt Hannibal Hamln, and introduced
the constitutional prohbitory amendment while
member of the Kansas State Senate.
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Lee Linn Released from Custody.

Special to the indianapolis journal.
WABASH, Fec. 12.-This forenoon ar
guments were heard by the mayor in
the case Of the State VS.. Lee Linn. A few
sharp spats we're INDUCED in by the attor
neys. The mayor announced that his decision
would be given at 3 o'clock P. NJ, and at that
hour dense crowd assembled at the City Hal.
Ills Honor stated that it was his duty to conf :e
himself to consideration of the indictment,
which charged murder in the first degree. There
was nothing in the evidence to show premcdi-
tated malice on the part of the defendant, so he
must make finding of not guilty as charged.
The decision was received with applause, and
meets tho approval of the pubic generally.
Linn was at once discharged from custody and
by many friends. 1t is possible
grand jury charge may he preferred against
him
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A Woodworth Convert in Trance.

HHTlIOTu CIty LeEFbT
Viola McDermct, one Of the persons who has
told the most vivid stories of her trance jour
neys in the revival here. said to me: 81 know
as we'll as anythin; when the trance is coming
on, for have been in one four times. The dark
ness begins at the edges of the room and comes
toward mo from all sides, growing closer and
closer. get icy and stiff, and then my sight is
gone. can't talk. I am in both worlds; in
this, because can hear everything that is said
around. and in the other because there are
habtations as you call them. which rise up on
each side, glorious and magnificent The light
is not white, but radiant and bright I 60 there
in two ways-one, with nothing on my mind,
and all is happiness; the other when l have
sinner to save ard am appealing for him That
is hard work, and suffer. by coming back is
just the same as my going. I am always very
tired afterward.s
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FOREIGN MISCELLANY.
Letters Throwing Light on the Domestic Life
of Lord and Lady Byron.

LONDON, Feb. ia number of unpublished
letters of Lord and Lady Byron have been Of
fered for sale at public auction. In one letter
Lady Byron writes: Lord Byron married me
with the deepest determination of revenge.
which he avowed on the day of our marriage,
and which he has executed ever since with sys
tematic and increasing cruelty There are
other letters in the same strain; also. CORE
spondence of Lady Byron with Augusta the
poets sister, referring to family differences
The letters suggest nothing to support the scan
dalous charges of Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe.
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THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON. Feb. Is, 1885.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, J
WASHINGTON, Feb. l3, 1885.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley-Colder.
partly cloudy weather. light local SHOWS varia-
BILE winds. shifting to west and south in the Ohio
valley.
For the Lower Lake Region-Fair weather.
followed by light local SHOWS and partly cloudy
weather, westerly winds, slightly colder followed
by rising temperature during Friday night.
For the Upper Lake Region-Fair weather,
slowly rising temperature. west to south Winds
lower barometer.
For the Upper Mississippi Valley-Fair
weather, slowly rising temperature, winds
shifting to west and south. lower barometer
For the Missouri Valley-Fair weather, slowly
rising temperature, lower barometer, winds
shifting to southerfy.
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ST. LOUIS. Feb. 12-Some additional infor-
nation regarding the suspended bank Of Har
ris 81 Janis, at Ste. Genevieve Mo-, is to the
effect that .. ID. Harris was the sole owner of
the bank, Mr.. Janis having died two years ago.
that deposits averaged 5000 one year ago, but
have been reduced fully so per cent since then,
which probably was the cause of the suspension.
and that Harriss mining and smelling property
will much more than cover all the liabilities,
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A Calico MIN for lIexion.

FALL RIVER Mass, Feb. I2-An important
move is contemplated by the Quequeehan mill
corporation, which includes the transfer OF its
entire plant. except the mill building to Mexi-
co. 1t Is proposed to erect mill there equip it
with the machinery in the present mill, to add
few printing machines. aud enter upon the COM
plete manufacture of certain classes Of printed
goods in that country. The mill was established
in 1895. runs 16, 392 spindles and 492 looms The
firm will employ Mexican help
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Cable Notes.

George Brown, the reputed paid agent of the
Rosa agitators, died from erysipelas in Paris
hospital and was buried yesterday.
The delegates to the Irish Nationalist Confer
ence at Paris, invited James Stephens, ex-head-
center of the Fenians to preside over their
deliberations. He declined, unless they would
exclude ali resolutions in favor of dynamite.
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a switci.,nan.s Costly ,.Iundcr.

train over tho Illinois Central railroad crashed
into a train of eupty passenger cars of the Bal
tirnore g. Ohio road. late last night and caused
about IS 900 damage to rolling stock, but no loss
up and frightened. Tho accident happened
shortly after tho Central train had left the depot
and was occaSoned by the Baltimore train run
ming upon the Central's track through the care
leSsneSS of q switchmau.
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To the Editor Of the indianapolis Journal:
As the Evening News is running to problems,
here is little one for cent: ] want to cover
the carpet of a room. six yards long by five yards
wide, with duck three-quarters of yard wide,
which shriuks in washing 5 per cent in width
and per cent IN length. How many yards
should buyq a.
p ST. stands for Zeno,
The wise philosopher Of yore
WHO'S just the grand discovery made
That two and two make four.
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THE FIRE RECORD.
Six Brick Stores and Five Frame Buildings
Burned-LOss $4,000.

PRINCETON, Mo-, Feb. 12-Early this morning
fire broke out in the store of the White Grocery
Company, and destroyed the entire west side of
the public square, including six brick buildings
and five frames. The loss is about 5,0OO;
insurance one-half Among the losers arm
& CASTLE, dry goods, $300O Evans e. ster,
groceries, Sc, 900: the White Grocery Com
pany, $40 900; John Cook, furniture, $1,000;
Thomas Ballew. dry goods 5000; Stein
& Son, dry goods, very light The Prince
ton Press and the Princeton Telegraph are both
q total loss
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breach OF promise. The wedding-day had been
set and their furniture picked out but P;nkstaf
suddenly deserted his sweetheart, and married
Miss Victoria Highsmith. Pinkstaff is a mem
Der of one of the wealthiest families of this Sec
ton. and the trial promises to be very interest
inp
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A DEFENSE OF GORDON.
Col long Sayagely Criticised by kinsman
OF tho Dead Man.

TO the Editor Of the New York World:
During his soldicrly career in the East Gen.
Charles Gordon had occasion to use inferior and
isIeriieulate animals Of all kinds. including
na-ses. cainels and jackasses They ALL no doubt,
ARd their several impressions and experiences of
assif cwn master but nOae so far a. lean
Gt.a, has teea sufficiently Fortunate, until two
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unless the assignee is driven 10 forced sale,
which does not seem to be expected. There is
no charge of wrong-dong OF tho part of Harris,
but. on the contrary he has been offered aid by
friends
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1T is a general belief that there is no remedy
for Consumption, and. possibly, in some cases
the assertion may be correct. We know, how
ever, of many cures made by DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup, and will guarantee positive rel!ef to tha
sufferer in every instance
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Failure Of a Jewelry Firm.

NEW YORK, Feb 12--Joseph Bacllinan and
Alexander Bachman. jewelers., have assigned.
Liabilities. $40 000 nominal assets $430 900; act
ual assets, $4,000
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School Building Burned.

ATLANTA, Ca, Feb l2-The Crew.stfect
public school was destroyed by fire last night
Loss $4,000. Six hundred children are thrown
out of school
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FIouring-NIilI Isurncfl.

.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Feb. 12.-The -four
ing mills of Darrah Bros, at Big Rapids, burned
to-day. Loss So, 900; insured for $l5D9n.
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Horsford's Acid Phosph
BEWARE OF INVITATIONS.

limitations and eounterfeits have again up
peared Be sure that tho word "Hopsford's' Is
On the wrapper. None are genuine without 1t.
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Fenring-Mill Burned.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
LoGANsPoRT, Feb. 12-The large Touring
mill at Royal Center, owned by Davidson g.
Dill, was completely destroyed by fire at 3
o'clock yesterday morning. The origin of the
fire is not known. The loss is estimated at from
81, 500 to &c. 600; partially covered by insurance
Heavy Damages Asked for Breach OF Promise.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
VIEcENNEs, Feb. IA sensational breach of
promise suit has been filed in the Lawrence
Circuit Court, in which Miss Laura Hudson, a
beautiful young lady of Lawrenceville. ten miles
west of this city. sues Mr.. Charles Pinkstaff. q
wealthy young farmer. for $4,000 damages for
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-13
INDIANA ANDILLINOIS NEWS
Flouring-NiIl Destroyed and One Man
Killed by q Boiler Explosion.
Editor Lee linn Released from Custody
Solution of Mysterious Robbery-Drag-
ging Sick Legislators to Springfield.
A Franklin Mill Wrecked by BOilor Explo-
sion-One Man Killed.

A Franklin Mill Wrecked by Boilor Explo-
sion--One Man Killed.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
FRANKLIN, Feb 1.-The steam Touring mill
owned by Mcdaniel s. Wright was entirely de-
stroyed this morning. at o'clock, by the explo-
sion of the boiler in the engine-room. James
High, the engineer, instantly killed, his
body being recovered shortly after the explosion.
None of the other employees of the mill were Sc
rously injured, their escape being almost mirac
ulous as the mill was blown to pieces, and a
number of other buildings considerably damaged.
A large plato glass in the furniture store of
Voris & LaGrange was shattered to pieces The
head Of the boiler was blown through the roof of
the residence of Frank Severance half square
from the mill, and passed through the ceiling
lodging on bed which but few moments pre-
vious had been vacated by Mr. Severance. The
streets for squares from the scene of the acct
dent, are strewn with debris from the wreck.
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An Attachment for Charles r. Coffin.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND. Feb. 12.-On affidavit and motion
of William H. Bradbury, trustee of the estate of
the late E. l.. Burson. Judge Kibbey ordered an
attachment issued last evening for Charles F.
Coffin, to compel him to appear and show cause
why he had not obeyed the order of court, of
Oct II, and paid into court the sum Of Sd, ESQ., CT
due the Said estate as trustee. Mr.. Coffin had
been the trustee from the demise Of Burson
up to the suspension of the Richmond National
Bank. last July. and as president of
the bank turned over stock to the
funds of the estate for money on deposit This
was done by permission of the court, ON applica-
ton of the heirs, but when he asked to be dis
charged as trustee and rendered this stock ip his
account the heirs demurred, on the score that
Mr.. Coffin, by his knowledge Of the banks af-
fairs, was cognizant of its impending fate; and
this ground the court issued the order. sub
sequent to which Mr.. Coffin removed to Chicago.
Yesterday he happened in the city. and Brad
bury proceeded az described, but Dir. Coffin had
in the meantime left the city for Indianapolis.
and the attachment followed him this morning.
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Solution of a Mysterious Robbery.

Special to the indianapolis journal.
LoGANspoRT, Feb 12-Four years ago the
residence of MIR. Frank HARDWOOD. of this city,
was entered at midnight the inmates chloro-
formed, and Brussels carpets, rugs, seal-skins
jewery and plate urn hauled away. A two horse
wagon was necessary to convey the plumber
away. Although detectives were employed. no
clew whatever was obtained to the robbers
Yesterday w. K. Lands, of this city, who was
summoned as witness in the Linn Mcclure
case at Wabash, while at hotel in that place,
was approached by an penitentiary-bird
named Sage, who stated that as
Mcclure was dead he wanted to clear
up the mystery of the HARDWOOD
robbery Sage stated that the robbery was COM
mitted by Bill MCGUIRE who was shot by Linn,
and mar named 1lohn. alias O'Day. The plum
der was first concealed in the cellar of a saloon
in the heart of the city, but later removed to the
Jerolomor vault in private cemetery south of
the city After the excitement died out the
goods were boxed up and shipped to pawn
broker at Chicago. This is accepted as the solu-
ton of one of the boldest robberies ever chron-
icled in the State