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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
VOTING FOR SENATORS.
Three Ballots in the Illinois Legislature
Logan, 1O1 Morrison, 9S.

SPRNGFIELD Feb. 20-The Legislature met
in joint convention at II o'clock, and proceeded
to vote for United States senator The first bal
lot stood: Logan, 100; Morrison, 95; Haines, 2;
j.. H. Ward, Q; scattering, 5. Total, 2O4
On the second ballot, Mr.. Streeter made the
first break and voted for Morrison, (which was
received with applause he was followed by
Mr.. Murphey, who had heretofore voted for
Lawler, but now cast his vote for Morrison. The
vote then stood: Logan, 100; Morrison, 81;
Haines, 2; scattering. 5 Total, 204
In the third and last ballot, Mr.. Brown changed
to Morrison, and Mr.. Mcmillan voted for Logan,
both of which votes were received with great ap-
plause. The vCee then stood: Logan, l0lj Nor
rison, SO; scattering, Z.
Many members left for home tonight and
there will probably be no quorum till Tuesday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
ILLINOIS.

Defective Fiue Imperils the Business Sec
ton of Ellsworth.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
BLoosIEGToN, Feb. 20.--At Ellsworth, Nc
Lean county, this afternoon, fire occurred
which threatened to destroy the whole business
part of the place. 1t originated from defective
fue in the general store Of H. Z. Whitaker.
The building was entirely destroyed. The loss
on the building is s., 500; insurance, $1,000.
The building is owned by William yangundy.
The loss on Whittakcr's stock is $1,000; insur-
anee, one-half
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A Serious Fire.

The residence Of Mr.. James N Rogers at
Herbert and Meridian streets caught fire from a
defective crate last evening, and was
damaged to the extent of $1,000.
Four children in the house were dan
gerously i'll with scarlatina and had
to be hastily removed. They were wrapped in
blankets and taken in the fire department sup
ply wagon to the residence of neighbor. The
residence was insured for sc, 500 in the Home.
Last night the sick children were resting com
fortably, and. so far as Their evidenced, were not
seriously affected by the exposure incident to
their removal
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Minor Notes,

The store of u. J. Fox. at Maple Valley, was
burned on Thursday night The building and
stock were both insured
Hugh p Hanna, ex-sheriff of Jay county,
died, Thursday, at the residence Of his step
son, in Greene township.
John Q. Schmidlapp, aged sixty, prominent
and highly esteemed citizen of Hanover town
ship, Jefferson county, died yesterday.
Fire destroyed large barn and contents
on farm belonging to T. G. Mckinney two
miles south Of Muncie, ON Thursday night
Loss, 81, 600; insured for 5000. Fire supposed to
be of incendiary origin.
Daniel Simpson, of Lyons station has been
arrested for shooting, with intent to kill, his
half brother, ESQUIRE d. F. Simpson. He didn't
hit him. There has been a feud in the Simpson
family for several years
At Fort Wayne, A S. Gilbert, representative
of d. II. Baldwin g. Co.'s piano house, also dealer
in musical instruments. made an assignment to
his fatherin-law, Mr.. Moore. of all his personal
effects. Liabilities, 81, 900; assets, $1,000
Harry Whitcomb administrators of the estate
OF Willard Spurlin, who was killed while coup
ling cars on the Jacksonville, Madison & Indi-
annapolis railroad, has brought suit against the
Pennsylvania Company for $4,000 damages.
Miss Nora SIMS Of Columbus, a very popular
young lady, who has been teaching school at St
Louis Crossing, died on Thursday evening of
lung fever. after an illness of some ten days
The funeral will take place on Saturday at Cliff
ford.
The sheriff of Wayne county returned from
Cincinnati. yesterday, and reported the recovery
of three horses stolen near Richmond, and that
elevs is obtained to one or two more. The
thief was named Grubbs, who was arrested at
Hamilton, o., where two other Richmond horses
were recovered.
large public meeting was held at the city
buildings at Richmond, yesterday, to consider
the matter of Offering inducements to the Oliver
chilled plow works to remove to that city.
Nothing defnite'was done, and another meeting
will be held. pending the receipt of letter from
the Messrs. Oliver.
Ripley county, flooded with spurious dollars.
The imitation Is q counterfeit on the New Or
leans nliet and bears dates Of issue In different
years IL has o splendid metallic ring and good
color. It's imperfectiQns consist in slightundue
thickness, not being as heavy by ons-iourth the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21

IT makes every humanitarian sad to see in
valids seek such relief as is given them by the
use of bitters, kidney medicines, and other nos
trums. The first few doses may make them
feel better or account of its supplying ingredi-
ents, combined with some strong cathartic and
diuretic that are used in its composition, but
they eventually grow worse. The only cure for
weakness, nervousness, debility, aches. pains,
rheumatism, sores, urinary and digestive troub-
les. is to make the blood rich red and pure, by
using DR.. Guysotts Yellow Dock and Sarsapa-
rilla, remedy widely Endorsed by physicians
who have examined into its composition and
affact
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
INDIANA AND ILLINOIS NEWS
The Daily Chronicle of Happenings Of
All Kinds in the Two States.
4 Lngansport Man Falls Sixty Feet and Is
Still Alive--Terminatio Of the Rich
ards Murder Trial-Gleanings.
INDIANA.

Still Alive AFTER Falling Sixty Feet Down an
Elevator Shaft.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
LoeANsPoRT, Feb. 20-A. c. Barnett, for sew
eral years proprietor Of the New Barnett Hotel,
at this place, fell down the elevator shaft this
evening from the garnet to the basement. dis
lance of sixty feet Although terribly injured,
it is thought he viii recover. The bottom of the
elevator was smashed through, but when taken
out the unfortunate man perfectly rational
He is one of the bestknown hotel men in the
State
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
The Sentiners Libel snit.

The somewhat celebrated libel suit of Lena
and August Richter against the Sentinel Com
pany is on trial by jury in the Circuit Court.
Yesterday was consumed in hearing the evidence
relating to the divorce cases, at the mention of
which the plaintiffs took umbrage and which
constitutes the grounds of action The article
on which the libel is based was published in the
Sentinel last July, and was. revival of the
divorce proceedings in which the alleged
swapping Of wives by Richter and Bau-
miller was alluded to 1t win DO
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
THE FIRE RECORD.

Burning of the New York Factory of the
Marvin Safe Company.
New YORK, Feb. 2O-The Marvin Safe Com
panys factory a huge eight-story building, en-
bracing Nos 324 to 332 West Thirty seventh
street, was destroyed by fire during the night
The tottering walls of the building threaten the
surrounding tenements, which have been cleared
by the police. Hundreds of half-clad children,
women and men shivered in the sharp frost
having been driven from their homes. The ten
ements, Nos. 1872 and 1874, adjoining either
side, were more or less damaged by falling walls
The loss of the Marvin Safe Company is $780,
600, Of which $4,000 is on stock, $1,000 on
machinery, and $4,000 building; insurance,
$l25, 600. in thirty companies. Two hundred
and fifty men are thrown out of employment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
Residence Rurned,

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WABASH Feb. 20-The frame residence of
John Wharton, trustee of Noble township
located on Falls avenue this city, burned to-
night A portion of the contents were saved
Loss 1000; insurance, $500. The fire started
IN the second storys aud is thought to have
resulted from the children playing with matches.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
REIMBURSEMENT and the Plow works.

Special to the indianapolis journal.
KNIGHrsTowN Feb. 20-The citizens Of this
place. anxious to secure more manufactures,
have taken steps to induce the Oliver Plow
Works Company to visit this place. To-day a
petition was forwarded to them for that pur-
pose. The moneyed men of this place say they
will subscribe literally and offer good induce
ment. Taxes are low and the location is excel
lent; the railroad facilities are good. Steps will
soon be taken to induce the c., w. & d. to ex-
tend their road from Anderson through this
place over the old Shebyville road to Cincin-
natl The l., B. & W., which runs north of this
place would, by building a switch, secure US
another road to the East The water-power is
the best in the State. Parties desiring to Sc
cure locations for manufactures would find it
to their interest to visit Knightstown. With the
c., 7. e P, l., B. 6 w. railway. and c., W.
e NJ, and Blue river for water power, it is the
best location in the State for manufactures.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21

remembered that Richter secured .
divorce from his wife and Mrs. Baumiller
secured one from her husband, and Mrs Richter
and Mr.. Baumiler left the city. AfterWard
Richter married Mrs. Baumiller. The Sentinel
intimated that the last-named parties had never
been married. Soon after publication Richter
and wife commenced this suit, demanding 3d. COO
damages All the parties are well known. An
immense amount of evidence has been secured
ures in the proceedings the court-rooms are well
crowded. The trial win continue the remainder
of the week
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
A Fatal Sleigh-Ride.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb 2O-A special from
Muncy Valley says. Joseph Hahercker. his
wife and three children-Mary Henry and
Willie-aged, respectively. fifteen, twelve, and
eight went sleighing in a large two-horse sleigh,
last evening. On the way home, about 10
o'clock, the horses took fright and ran away.
The sleigh was overturned, and the occupants
dragged 500 feet when the horses fell The
fathers neck broken, and the child Henry
had both legs cut off, and died shortly after
The wife and the remaining children are thought
to be fatally injured"
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a Newsnaper no Re revived.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
MICHIGAN CRY. Feb. 20.-The publication of
the Enterprise, the Republican paper of this
city, which was suspended under G. S. Claypools
management, some three months ago. is to be
revived. The presses, printing material and Of
ace fixtures have been purchased by Lew Nor
rill, who, previous IT, his selling out to Claypool
last September. had conducted the paper very
successfully for several years The publication of
the paper will probably begin some time In
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
l,nnrison,neut for Life.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
FoRT WAYNE. Feb. 20-At o'clock this
morning the jury in the case of Fred Richards
brought in verdict of life Imprisonment; at the
previous trial the verdict was death. Richards
vas charged with the murder of Amos Bockes-
'oe, in Monroe township, Adams county, on
he night of April a, last. The murder and
subsequent attempts to mob Richards created a
great sensation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
General McClellan's Great victory.

EHeFy cVUrFs 5 spetCH
/ admired Mcclellan always. remember his
attack on Yorktown when he captured 300 mich
cows and stopped the whole army to telegraph
the fact to President Lincoln and asked what
he should do with them Lincoln sent back
word about as follows: Suck them. George; you
are about the biggest calf of them all"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
The Fascinating Professor of skating.

CLEVELAND, O., Feb. 20.-Mrs Jay Rix of
the Eighteenth ward, a young married woman
of good family, disappeared from the sight of
her husband yesterday morning. Xix informed
the reporter, to day, that she had eloped with
Mark Lester. so-called professor at d skating
rink in that part of the city Xix says he will
follow the pair and kill Lester
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
Assassination of an Editor.

Cry OF MEXICO, Feb 20.-The startling news
comes from Moreiia that Luis Gonzales, editor
of the Exploratcr. whose recent arrest and sub
sequent release by the government caused so
much excitement. was assassinated on Tuesday.
Five soldiers in civilians dress shot him on the
street. and escaped. He lived but five minutes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
A Correction.

Congressman Will E. English telegraphs
from Washington that he was misrepresented by
the telegraphed reports of his remarks in the
House OF the liquor traffic. few days ago. The
word 'intemperanee' should have read ''true
temperance" and tie word ''enac" was mis-
used for execute" entirely perverting his
MI
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
In the Hands of Democratic Politicians.

The action of Bishop Chatard may be crafty
ing to the leading Democrats of Indianapolis
and other parts OF the State, but it will not ad
vance the cause of the Catholic Church any
where. On the contrary, it will strengthen the
opinion held by many Protestants. and by some
clear-headed and observant Catholic dignitaries
as well, that the Catholic Church is too often a
willing instrument in the hands of Democratic
politicians il promoting the of their party
at the polls.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
Strike of Carpet-N1ill Employees.

NEW YORK, Feb. 20-Three thousand mill
hands, employed at Alexander Smiths Sons car
pet-mills, in Yonkers, struck day. 1t is said
the strike is due to the action
of Superintendent Coyne, who had some
of them dismissed because they joined New
York trade-union. superintendent Coyne 3e-
MED all knowledge of such action and said the
frat intimation he had of the strike was when
the hands left the building.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
Internal Machine at sturris. Mich.

STURG1s, Mich, Feb. 2O.-Considerable ex-
element was caused here today by finding an
Internal machine in the basement of n. Franks
building 1t was suspended by wires. and the
fuse had been lighted but went out The build
ing was vacant, except the second floor, which
was occupied by Mr.. Franks family. The Ma
sons had just vacated the third floor. A store
room on the first floor was temporarily occupied
by a restaurant.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
Fire at Mendoza.

MENDOZA, Feb. 2O.-The passenger house,
union depot baggage and telegraph rooms
burned, with their contents, this morning. The
loss is estimated at $50, 600.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
THE WEATHER BULLETIN.
Indications.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Feb. 81, 1885.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 81 1885
For the Ohio Valley and Tennessee-Fail
weather. light, variable Winds slowly rising
temperature.
For the Lower Lake Region-Fair weather
slight rise of temperature, westerly winds, be
coming variable.
For the Upper Lake Region-Generally fail
weather, slight rise of temperature, winds, be-
coming variable.
For the Upper Mississippi Valley-Fair wealth
er, variable winds, slowly rising temperature.
For the Missouri Val.ey-Increasingc loudiness
followed by local SHOWS in northern portion,
fair weather in southern portion, winds shifting
east to SOUTH slowly rising temperature, lower
barometer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
Grant. Porter. and The Retired Tic.

SPRINGFIELD, H., Feb. 2O.--In the House a
joint resolution passed by the Senate was pre-
sented, urging Congress to place Gen. Grant on
the retired list, and was laid on the table. A
resolution to refer the matter to a committee of
five, with instructions to insert the name of Fitz
John Porter along with that of Grant, was car
- II
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
Found Dead IN His Bed-Room.

CENTRALIA, Feb. 20-Thomas Floyd regis
tered at the Betz House, from Valley county,
Kan, and was found dead in his room this morn
ing. On his person were found two drafts on a
Wichita, Kan, national bank. for 500 each;
also notes of parties in Wichita for over 81. 0o0
and letters from his wife and daughter dated
Winona Ill
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
Losses by the Burning of the Grannis Bloct
Loss by the Fort Worth Fire.

GALVESTON, Feb 20-The Newss Fort Worth
special says: 1.-THE loss by the burning Of
Joseph FL. Browns wholesale grocery house. last
night, is 5000 coo: insurance stock, 1857, 600;
on building, $780, 600; on Office furniture, So Co.,"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
The New Government Printer.

BUFFALO, Feb 20-Major general w. F.
Rogers member of Congress from this district
is understood to be the successful aspirant for
the position of government printer under the
Cleveland administration.
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Assignment at Delphi.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
DELPHI. Feb. 2O.-Captain Lewis Gros, the
leading dry goods merchant of this city, made
an assignment to-day His liabilities are about
$1,000; assets ample to discharge all claims.
Cause, inability to collect outstanding accounts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
School Building Burned.

HOWARD CRY, Mich, Feb 2O.-The union
school building burned yesterday afternoon.
Loss, SO, 700; insurance, $40, 600. defective
fue was the cause.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
Gas Fixtures Damaged.

MILWAUKEE. Feb. 20.-Fire in the store Of
George A. Spence e Co., dealers in gas fixtures
this evening, caused a loss OF $l5 900; insurance
$4,000 George Wolf, a fireman, was suffocated
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
Buggy Factory burned.

Special to tho Indianapolis Journal.
LoGANsPoRT Feb. 20-The wagon and buggy
factory owned by Charles Hamaker was totally
destroyed by fire tonight Eighteen fine bug
gies and other valuable property were destroyed.
Cause, a defective fue The loss is between
s., 900 and S., 900; partly covered by insurance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
The Pekin Distillery and the whisky Pool.

PEKIN, Feb. 20.-The Enterprise distillery
refused the offer of the Western Export Associa-
ton to pay the Enterprise company back
the money claimed in case the latter organza-
ton will shut down until Sept IA, 1855 The
Enterprise people propose to keep running at
full CAPACITY
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
Death O millionaire.

BLoosuSGToN. Fen. 20.-Dr Cyrenaeus
Wakefield, well-known philanthropist, died
tonight aged seventy His estate is estimated
at nearly $l,000000 He leaves four children.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
An Editor Cowllided.

OTTAWA, Can, Feb. 2O.--In the Commons,
this afternoon, Landry, member for Montmag
ny, cowhided Charles Langelier, editor of the
Electur, and brother of Langelier member foI
Quebec, owing to an article respecting Landry.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Feb. 20-Rev. W. T.
Osman, of Stanford, charged with rape on a lit
tie girl six years ago. was allowed to plead guilty
of simple assault, and was sentenced to one year
In iail
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
Vitality Of Great Men

Is not always innate born with them, but
many instances are known where it has been
acquired By the persistent and judicious use Of
DIR. Harters Iron Tonic.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
A Big Sale.

READING, Pa, Feb. 20.-The Robinsonia fur
mace plant has been sold to William r. White
and Mrs Henry Borie, of Philadelphia, fer
1910, 000
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
Butler Drifting Into Dotage.

Washington Special.
General Ben Butler is nearly seventy years
old. People in Washington who have known
him for the past decade say that he is soured
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
Grist-NIilI Rurnad.

CLEVELAND, o.. Feb. 20 -Knoke Bros grist
mill, at Belmore, o., was set on fire this morn
ing at 3 o'clock, and burned to the ground. Los
$4,000; insurance 81, 900. Arrests will be made
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
Pillow Factory Isurned.

HAMBURG Ia, Feb 20.-The Hamburg plow
factory burned this morning together with its
contents. Loss $40, 900; insurance 500, 000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
d. i. Moody's work at Fort Wayne.

Specist to the indianapolis Journal.
FoRT WAYNE, Feb 20.-D. L. Moody has
been holding an evangelistc conference in this
city to-day. The largest hall in the city was
packed to the doors by Fort Wayne's very
best people. and many were turned away. This
evening 1000 men listened to Mr.. Moody, and
ninetyfye arose for prayers, while sixty pro-
fessed faith in Christ. Dr. l. w. Munhall, of
indianapolis, and Prof Towner and wife,
singers, of Cincinnati are assisting. Nearly
100 ministers are present. Mr.. Moody spends
Sunday in Richmond and goes thence to In.
aiananoI-s
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
something Must be Dome.

Minneapolis Tribune.
If something is not done for Uncle Joe Me-
Donald pretty soon, he viii trade of his Cabinet
boom for q yellow dog
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Lack of Foresight.

Philadelphia record.
Cards announcing to friends the advent of a
son or daughter are in use in the polite world
This record of the coming society bellies birth
day is very unwise, and may lead to awkward
combinations
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
Too Much Liberty.
Too "
Philadelphia Press,

I PhadeIphla FreBs,
Peddling photographs Of JEFF Davis from the
car which serves pedestal for the old liberty
bell at the New Orleans exposition is taking en-
tirely too much liberty for the proprieties of
| things.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-21
Useful Information.
New York Dial.

New ork DidL
Neckties and shoulder-knots for pug dogs are
usually of orange-red and corn bloom blue, the
colors said best to harmonic with the bruteIs
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weight of the genuine, and & small elevation oc-
curing between the letters ''u~ and ''rr In the
word '.nluribusr