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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30
A Boy Killed by His Father.

CLEVELAND, o., May pa special from
Finlay, Hancock county, gives particulars of the
killing of his twelve-year-old son by John Mot
ter one of the wealthiest farmers of Orange
township Motter was at work in his barn, set
ting up some machinery, when bolt fell through
crack in the floor. The boy was sent after the
bolt, but, failing to find it, he returned and told
his father that he could not see it. He was sent
second time under the barn, and when he re-
turned again without the bolt his father terri
bly, angered. struck him in such a manner as to
breal: his neck, causing instant death The muir
derer has not been arrested, but the people are
very much excited and demand trial
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30
Arrest of Arthur Il. Marsh.

LONDON, May 2a-Arthur E. Marsh, the alb
sconding superintendent of the firm of Koch,
Sens & Co., of New York, was arrested at
Queenstown, on board the steamship Nevada, of
the GuioE line, which arrived there this morn
ing. He at once surrendered all the money in
his possession, together with his effects and
begged to not be prosecuted. The amount
Marsh absconded with was $50, 900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30
Internal Troubles In Mexico.

Cry OF MEXICO, May 29-The hostility
which has long threatened a rupture between
President Diaz and ex-President Gonza-
les has finally eliminated in an
order adopted in Congress for the
impeachment of the two Secretaries of the
Treasury under the Gonzales administration, and
also of minor treasury officials. It is generally
thought that ex President Gonzales will endeavor
to indicate himself. His friends are reported
as saying that he will precipitate revolution be-
fore uhynittinc
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30
Failure of DIP. Shoffner.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, May pa special from
Union City, Tenn, says: I'D. p. Shoffner. a
leading and extensive furniture and lumber
dealer, made an assignment to Gay, caus-
ing considerable excitement in COM
merclal circles on account of his
position. being man of great push and energy,
and noted for the extensive business managed
by him. His liabilities amount to $52, 600;
assets, $40 000 Beck, of Beck & Bransford is
named as assignee"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30
Fatal Fight Between Bors.

CHICAGO, May 29-To-night, Hugh Dough
erty. aged fourteen years, in company
with several other Boys of about his
own age, met an unknown boy
on the street. and amused themselves by knock
ing off his hat and il-treating him in othef ways
The unknown boy finally became enraged, and
drawing pocketknife, stabbed Dougherty dead.
No arrests have been made.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30
The Franco-Chinese Treaty.

TIENrsIN, May 2a-The telegram from this
place. received at Shanghai, stating that all the
articles of the treaty of peace between China
and France had been agreed to- and that the
treaty would be signed to-day, was premature.
The negotiations still continue. M. Patenotre.
the French ambassador, has recently had several
interviews with Ii Hung Chang, the Chinese
envoy. Both are awaiting the reply of the
Pekin government to the latest French pro-
pesas
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, May 29-In the House,
this afternoon, Speaker Haines, Notwithstanding
practically unanimous protest would not
permit bills to be read the second time,
and without putting the question, declared them
advanced. Other arbitrary actions on his part
created disorder among the members. The read
ing of the journal, on Tuesday, is expected to
renew the trouble.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30
Burning of an Elegant Residence.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
MARSHALL, ILL.,, May 29-The house of j. r.
Milligan, two miles east of Casey was burned
to the ground with all its contents The loss
will exceed $1,000, and there is no insurance.
Mr.. Milligan spent the night with friend tive
miles away, hence did not know of the fire until
morning
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30
Oregon Cattle in Chicago.

CHICAGO, May 20 Eleven carloads Of Oregon
cattle. numbering 400 head arrived here direct
from Walla Walla, w. T., to-day; 208,
averaging l. 165 pounds, were sold to day at ST. 65
per 100 pounds. The entire distance travelled by
rail was 1914 miles, and the run from
Huntington, Ore, to Council Bluffs. Ia, dis
lance of l. Ala miles, was made in sixty five hours
and forty minutes, an average of twenty two
miles, which, for the distance covered, is consid
cred one of the best runs OH record. The cattle
looked remarkably fresh.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30
Drained with a Cooper,s Adxe.

LOUISVILLE, KY, May 20 "A special from
Greonsburg KY, states that in drunken quar-
rel near that place, yesterday, Sam Low struck
his brother in-law John Dickerson, on the head
with cooper's adze, producing fatal wound
from which blood and brain matter oozed in
great hemorrhages. Low gave him self up to the
authorities, and is at present in jail!
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30

PALPIrATIoN or rapid beating of the heart fol-
lowed by periods of complete cessation, is caused
chiefly by nervousness and bad blood. LII the
disease is neglected it is liable toresaltseriousy,
especially at time of sudden excitement
Purify the blood, strengthen the muscular and
nervous symtem, governing the heart, by using
DIR. Guysott's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparia, and
you will soon be rid of every trace of the affec-
ton
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30

PHILADELPHIA, May 29-Peter Wright &
Sons say an erroneous impression was conveyed
in a recent dispatch about the Inman line This
firm will take charge of the Inman lines bust
ness in this country about June 30; but there is
to be no consolidation with other Lines, and the
office in New York is to be maintained. The
Inman company at Liverpool will continue TO
manage its affairs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30

CHICAGO, May 29.-At to-day's session Of the
general insurance agents convention, the COM
mittee in charge of the opposition to the
O'Neil bill in Ohio was instructed to con-
fer with the Ohio State authorities and
ascertain if it not possible
to have the law Invested of some of the features.
or to stay it's effect for the present. Another
committee was appointed. and instructed to con-
in relation to the constitutionality of the law.
Adjourned sine die.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30
Suicide of Defaulting Postmaster.

WAsHIaGToN May 29.--Postmaster VIM c.
Smith, of Holden. No, committed suicide, this
morning, by shooting himself. His books had
Just been examined and the inspector had dis
covered a shortage or about 50, COO
LATER. Tho amount OF smiths deiicit was
S075 The bondsmen paid 5000 TO day to the in
spector who took charge Of the Office Smith
was forty years of age, and native of Licking
county, Ohio. He had been six times elected
mayor of the town.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30

NEW YORK, May 29-The business failures
occurring throughout the country during the
last seven days, as reported to r. G. Dun & Co.,
number, for the Uuited States, 1874, and for Can
ada 10, or a total of 206 failures, as against
total of 239 last week and 229 the week previous
to the last Assignments are light in all parts of
tha country
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30
A Defaulting Railway Cashier.

LOUISVILLE, May 29-W. B. Hawley, local
cashier of the j., NJ. & l. railroad, is missing
and is said to be defaulter. He left the city
quietly last week, but was seen in Chicago on
Saturday. His accounts are being overhauled
by the officials, and are found to be short. The
exact amount is not known, butt is thought it
will foot up to nearly $1,000. Hawley lives in
Jeffersonville, and was patron of the turf dur
ing the recent races
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30
Northwestern Lumbermers.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, May 29-The Lumber
Manufacturers Association Of the Northwest is
in session here. About 1870 delegates are pres
ent, and the convention is numerically the
largest the association has ever held. 1t is gen.
orally conceded that the convention will make
an advance of at least 10 per cent on present
prices, and dispense with travelling statesmen en-
tire1v
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30

NEW YORK. may 1S.-Or. douglas remained
when he came out this morning he said he had
not been awake with the General so much any
night in a month as he was last night The
patient slept only two or three hours during the
night and not more than one hour continuously.
The General was kept awake by pains in the
throat and in the ear The Doctor said, how
ever, that the throat inside and out. appeared as
we'll as during the past week; he believed the
General had become chilled during his ride yes
terday afternoon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30
A Missing Clergyman Turns Up Crazy.

Brown was found wandering about the streets
last night and taken to his residence. He left
home last Thursday morning. When found he
was dirty, ragged and listless, and could give
that Mr.. Brown is temporarily derarged, but
that absolute quiet and rest from all work may
him
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30
Gable Notes.

Lord Harrington is somewhat better, but is
still confined TO bed
Mr.. VIM. FL Vanderbilt and son sailed for
New York, yesterday, on the steamship Ger
mania.
The Paris salon prizes were awarded as fol-
lows: Bouguereau first; B. Constant, seconds
Humbert. third.
Baron De Staal the Russian ambassador to
.ngland, and his wife, will spend the holidays
nth the Duke and Duchess of Edinburg.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30
A Poor Game of Base Ball.

PHILADELPHIA, May 29.-The Philadelphia
defeated the Buffalos to-day in dull and rather
poorly played game. A drizzling rain fell
throughout the game, and only about 200 per-
sons were present. Days pitching was some
what wild, but effective, the visitors making but
three hits. The home club punched their hits
in the seventh inning and scored five runs, three
of which were earned Following is the score:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30
stanley's Good Work.

LONDON, May 29.The Times, in an editorial,
says: MIR Stanley. in his campaign in Europe
in behalf of the Congo State. has shown scarcely
less energy, enthusiasm and tact than are dis
PLAYED in his work on the Congo. His zeal is
boundless, and his industry unconquerable"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30
The Irony of Fate.

Philadelphia Record.
The irony of fate has decreed that the grafton
pronounced over the remains of Hugo in the
name OF his brethren of the Academy, shall DO
delivered by NJ Maxine Du Camp, man utter
ly without imagination or poetry in his compost
ton. and best known in literature as the author
of history OF the Commune Of decidedly re-
dictionary character.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30
Mrs. Sullivan Must stand the Pressure.

Boston, May 29.-Judge Allen to-day, in the
divorce suit brought by John L.,Sullivan's wife,
decided not to grant the latters application for
a divorce. He did not think Sullivan had been
proved "a gross and confirmed drunkard,r nor
had his cruelty been proved.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30

LONDON, Ont. May ga fire at John Elliott
& Sons foundry caused almost total loss of the
machinery The patterns and unfinished work
were all destroyed, together with nearly 500
mowers, binders and reapers. The loss win
probably amount to 100000; insured for about
&7E 000
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30
Steamship News.

NEW YoRK, May 29-Arrived: Baltic, from
Liverpool
HAMBURG, May 29.-Arrived: Moravia from
New York.
QUEENSTOWN, May 29.-Arrived: Nevada,
from New York.
AvoNMoUTK, May 29.-Arrived Assyria
from New York.
LONDON, May 2s-Arrived Clymene, from
New York for Hamburg.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30
Store and Hotel Rurned.

DENVER, Col, May 29--At Fl Collins. this
morning G. r. Welsh's dry goods store and tho
Windsor Hotel, adjoining, were burned. Esti-
mated loss, $40 600; insurance, $34, 900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30
british Movements i'm Egypt.

CAIRO, May 29-Tami has been evacuated
by the British troops. The number of persons
who have left Dongola since the departure of the
Mudir is 5000 The probable approach of the
forces of Ell Mahdi greatly alarms the people in
by the British.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30
Failure at Memphis.

MEMPHIS, May 29.-F. D.. Barnum, jeweler,
made an assignment this afternoon. Liabilities,
about $l3 900; assets. nominally, $4,000. This
failure is the result of the assignment recently
made by Amos Woodruff, Mr.. Barnum being
his sOn-in-law
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30
HOTEL ENGLISH

have purchased the furniture and Lease of this
Hotel, and it will be under the management or
rstcass managers of large hotel experience who win
aim to make it the best hotel in the
country No liens will be allowed house or furnf
ture and all supplies win be purchased spot cash"
on delivery.
Favorable arrangements now be made forroo1ns
and board and all patrons of the hotel may rely upon
receiving good accommodations.
May g. 1885 WIN. III. ENGLISH
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30


The Cincinnati papers continue to illustrate
the amenities of journalism. The Enquirer
tinues to make pale gray ass of himself" Is a
dark gray ass, perhaps less asinine2 Or what
particular shade of ass can rival editor be in
the Paris of America" without exciting invidi
Gus remarkf
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30

BoRDENTowN, N. j., May 29--The entire per-
sonal property of Mrs. Della r. S. Parnell,
mother of the famous land Lacquer, has been
attached at the suit OF Joshua j. Turner and
Others and is advertised for sale ON June l, at
IronSides near here
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30
Hungarian Village Destroyed by Fire.

LONDON, May 2a.-Weumida, village in Hun
gary of $50 houses has been destroyed by fire.
The people are destitute.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30

WLKEsBARRE. May %. The grand jury this
afternoon returned an indictment against the
town council Of Plymouth for maintaining a
nuisance. and with criminal neglect Of their Off
cial duties In not keeping the town in good san.
itary condition. Only one death occurred to-
day
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30

mill in the Iis rict was represented, and 1t was
decided to fake firm and determined stand
against the scala offered by the Amalgamated
Associatic1
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30

Earned Runs-Philadelphia, 4; Buffalo /.
Home Run-Galvin. 1.
Two-base Ht-Crowley
Passed Ball-Myers i.
First Base on Philadelphia, 1; Buffalo, 4.
First Base on Philadelphia 2; Buffalo, f.
Struck Out-Mannng, Bastian 3, Richardson,
Myers, Calvin. 2.
Umpire-Cushman.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30
Tmplement FACTORY Tsurned.

LONDON, Ont, May 29.-The extensive imple
ment mandatory of John Elliot & Son was
burned this morning. The loss is $150,000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-30

PHILADELPHIA, May 29.-The trotting meet
ing at Point Breeze Park closed to day with two
we'll contested events. Following are the sum-
maries: First race, $50 class
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-17
FAERPOINT.

Quite number of cases Of diphtheria
are reported in this vicinity.
The young folks of Shepherdstown
have organized literary society, which
is in prosperous condition.
Mr.. ]. B. Ramage, of Wheeling Valley,
informs us that he averages fifteen cars
of coal per day.
Some Of our best young people will
take in the contest between the two lit
erary societies at Franklin College, on
the 220 inst.
We have man in this vicinity who
claims he can dig cellar drain in five
minutes time. This. we think. beats our
champion corn husker, who claims he
can husk 250 bushels per day.
The Lane Bros. of Newark, O., have
just completed the construction of an
iron low truss bridge, over CTabapple
creek at this place. 1t is the only one Of
the kind in this part of the county, and
we believe it to be the hest.
We were in attendance at a social
dance at the residence of Mr. Webster
Jackson, last Friday evening. which was
quite a success in the way uf social en-
joyment. We noticed quite a number
of young folks from St. Clairsville, War.
mock, Pleasant Grove and Fairpoint.
LONE STAR.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-17
Corrected.

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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-17

Hon. B. GRATz BROWN. exU. S. Sepa-
tor, Ex-Governor of Missouri, and candi-
date for Vice President on the ticket
with Horace Greeley, died in st. Louis,
on Sunday. For many years be was
connected with the press of st. Louis,
but left it for political emolument. He
was chief promoter of the Liberal Ret
publican movement in his State in 1s71-2,
resulting in his being placed on the tick
ct with Mr.. Greeley. 1t will be recol-
lected by many that during that cam
paign. Mast in Harper's, made Brown a
special subject for caricsture, and he
was literally laughed out of the cam
paign. Ia the opening of the war, be
was active in raising troops for the
Union cause, and did all in his power to
sustain the government in its struggle
with treason. OF recent years he has
scarcely been heard of.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-17
NetgnaorIIood notes.

The cooperative nail works, Steuben
vile, expect to be making 1900 kegs per
week by the 1st of FebruBry, 1886.
Mr. Pease, Receiver of the & NJ rail-
road, has been removed hy Judge Bax~
ter, of the U. 5. Circuit Court. for giving
the standard Oil Co. special rates III
shipping, and Gen Wikoff, of Columbus,
appointed in his stead. Ed Matthews,
of Cambridge. was also bounced, and
Geo K Nash appointed.
The furnace department of the Mingo
iron works started up on Thursday.
The Steubenville police were exoner-
ated by the council committee, from the
terrible charges brought against them.
Woodsfeld is going to build an ele-
CANT new town hall.
The Quaker City glass works is doing
good business, with orders ahead.
Moore u Lucas, OF Jerusalem, Monroe
county. have bought over 200 hegsbeads
of tobacco this season, end are still buy
ing.
Some of the farmers Of Harrison coun-
ty are agitating for IA Farmers Institute.
The cllored men of Cadiz have organ+
lied an . o f lodge.
Freeport boasts of Leo Ourant, a g.
year old boy, who weighs 10S pounds 1t
takes 80 inches of tape measure to GO
around his breast.
The wind storm of Friday week ago,
blew down 56 oil derricks at Mackss
burg. Noble county, worth $4,000.
The Noble county inlirmary contains
80 inmates. OF these are blind. are
cripiles and 10 imbeciles. Only % of
the inmates can read and write.
Cambridge is growing: near hundred
new dwellings, were added to the town III
the present year.
A pipe organ, to cost $1,000, will be
put in the new NJ E church at Cam
bridge.
A three days hunt in Guernsey coun+
ty, says an item in the Times, resulted
in the capture of 10 rabbits, dozen
quail. and pheasants. That's more
game than there is in this locality. But
how about the State law?
The embeZzlement case against Capt. |
the Cambridge lawyer. has |