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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-26

Mrs. Bartholomew Bartels died at Quincy a
few days ago, aged 100 years.
Bounties amounting to SIT were paid in Ford
county for wolf-scalps the past year.
The finance committee on the Soldiers and
Sailors Home at Quincy have raised SIC, Goo
The grand jury of Mclean county has re.
turned over one hundred indictments for the
illegal sale of liquors
Frank Kane, agent Of the Illinois Central
road, accidentally fatally shot his friend,
Thomas Muldoon of Ashkum, while out hunting
John Cutler, seventy-seven years old, almost
the last Of the pioneers of Shelby county, died at
Shelbyville on Thursday from che effects of a
fall.
Douglas Livingstone, Rockford grocery
clerk, has been arrested for stealing from his
employer. It is believed his thefts amount to
$1,000
The owner of the building in which the
Streator postofice is located now offers it to the
government at the rate of 81 per annum
although it has been rented hitherto for 5000
A. e. Burne, a prominent LAWYER, of Wood
stock. and captain of Company G.. Third Regi-
ment. has been declared insane He received a
sunstroke at the military encampment at OF
tawa in August.
Andrew Telford. aged sixty eight years. a ma
tive of Scotland and since 1889 a resident of
Galena, died on Thursday after an illness of
nearly two years. He was for many years a
leading contractor and builder, and was also a
prominent manufacturer.
The inquest on the body of John Gustafson,
found drowned in Rock river at Rockford
brought out the fact that he was made insane
by religious excitement. He believed that if he
had faith he could walk on the water, and came
to his death by attempting to initiate the Savior
in this particular.
Rockford was treated to two sensations on
Thursday. Miss Della Rush, daughter of a
daryman and stock-dealer, eloped with Edward
Clarity. whom Delias father had at one time
driven from his house, and Douglass Livingston
son of respected citizen. was arrested for
larceny and embezzlement.
At Kankakee, a boy aged about twelve years,
named John Martin. shot himself probably
fatally. He was in Townsends iewelry store
talking with an apprentice when tramp stop
ped to look in at the window. The apprentice
said they had dandy thing in there for tramps.
and pulled out pistol, which Martin took in
his hand to examine, when it accidentally went
of, hitting Martin in the head.
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JULIO o. SANTOS.
He Will Bring Suit Against the Government
of Ecuador for Damages.

He Will Bring Suit Against the Government
of Ecuador for Damages.
WASHINGTON, Sept 25-Julio o. Santos, a
naturalized citizen, recently released from
prison in Ecuador on the request of the United
States government, backed up by a man war,
arrived here to-day, in company with congress
man NcComas, of Maryland and called at the
Department of State to express his thanks for
successful efforts in his behalf. To reporter
of the Associated Press Mr.. Santos said the
Ecuadorian authorities pretended to have lioer-
ated him in consequence of an act of pardon
by the Ecuadorian Congress. This he declared,
was mere pretense. He was liberated three
days after the arrival of the Iroquois, and Who'll
ly in consequence of the action of the United
States government, He has documentary proof
of the willingness Of the authorities to release
him at any time on payment of $50. 000 He was
confined for time In an uLventilated and filthy
place, and was then transferred to prison stu
ated in the basement of yellow fever hospital.
DR. Santos will employ counsel Immediately, and
will file claim for damages with the State De-
partment against the government of Ecuador
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MINOR MATTERS.

The Supreme Court of the District Declines
to Hear Argument in the Smith Case.
WASHINGTON, Sept 25.-The Supreme Court
of this district to-day decided not to hear further
argument upon the petition of Paymaster-gen-
eral Smith. praying that the Secretary of the
Navy and the court-martial be restrained from
further proceedings against Smith, and rendered
decision adverse to the petitioner The
petitioners counsel noted an appeal to the SUI
preme Court Of the United States and the court
issued its writ of error. 1t is expected that the
hearing will take place during the first week of
the term of the Supreme Court, which begins on
Oct 81, when proceedings will doubtless be
further postponed until decision shall have
been reached
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THE FIRE RECORD.
Destructive Blaze Among Chicago Lumber
Piles, Involving a Loss of 100000.

Destructive Blaze Among Chicago Lumber
Piles, Involving Loss of 100000.
CHICAGO, Sept. 25.-At about 1890 o'clock to-
day fire started from some unknown cause, but
supposed to be from sparks from locomotive
engine, in the lumber yard of Charles s. Gard
ner & Co., located on South Ashland avenue,
south OF West Twentysecond street. A high
wind was blowing at the time and the breeze
famed the fire into huge blaze Before the
engines began to play the flames the fire
marshal foresaw that it would require
a great effort to subdue them, and
at turned in a second and then
a third alarm. This brought to the grounds
a large number of engines from all over the city.
and they arrived none too soon AS the flames
spread the wind seemed to increase in velocity,
until those who were gathered round thought it
was blowing hurricane Hundreds of persons
collected In the vicinity, and watched the I'M
usual sight OF large pieces OF burning wood flying
in the air. All along from the slope of the via
duct down to Twenty second street, and every
where in the vicinity, the widest excitement
prevailed among householders. Crowds of
anxious and excited women and children ran
hither and thither-some screaming, some shout
ing and some wrineing their hands
The flames spread rapidly to the yards of C. B.
Flynn d Co., and the John Spry Lumber Com
pany and almost completely enveloned them and
threatened the larger yards of the Soper Lumber
Company. Thousands of men were employed
by the latter firm to throw water in buckets on
the piles of lumber. The only thing dividing
the Soper companys yards from the heat and
fire was slip of the Chicago river. A fire tug
was stationed there and worked we'll on the
burning timber, but great fears were ex-
pressed that it could not prevent the
fire from reaching Soper's yards While
working i'll ths yard of Flynn & Co. several FIRE
men We're overcome by heat They were
1t was not thought any Of the cases will result
seriously. BY persistent work the fire was final
ly got under control, after burning two houses,
without reaching the yards of the Soper Lumber
Company. The loss is estimated this q, ening at
100000
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morrow, and viii consume the greater part OF
the week When the coin is received at the
Treasury Department it will be counted, which
will occupy about two months.
The commission of c. f. Bailey. as collector
of customs for the district of Corpus Christi,
Tex, which has been withheld for several weeks,
was forwarded to him to-day.
The Treasury Department rejected all the
bids received to-day for the sale of silver for the
use of the minis, on the ground that the prices
asked were excessive.
A statement prepared by Superintendent Bell,
of the Foreign Letter Mails Bureau, shows that
the weight of the foreign letter mail decreased
7,79O pounds during the last fiscal year. while
the weight of printed matter increased 80, 300
pounds
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General and Personal.

Special to the indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, Sept 25.-The pension board
ct Brookville Under the new organization, win be
composed of William FL. Berry, Henry G. Aver
dick and David B. Lenigan, and the new pension
board at Madison will be composed of William
d. Hutchins, Samuel NJ. Ford, and Samuel B.
Lewis
Citizens of Brookville appear to be in great
distress of mind over the threatened appoint
ment of a Mr.. Monaman to be postmaster at that
place. Congressman Holman has recommended
Monamans appointment and is being flooded
| with protests and curses. It seems that there
| is great antipathy to Monaman in I'll circles. A
citizen of Brookville writes here that one hun
dred letters have been written to Mr.. Holman,
protesting against the appointment. and stating
| that if Monama all is appointed Mr.. Holman need
never 60 into Franklin or Union counties for
votes.
A dispatch was received this evening from
Commissioner of Pensions Black. at Elmira, N.
Y, stating that his fve-yearold daughter had
just died of diphtheria. and that his other two
children, now with him, were suffering from the
same disease
Polk Arlington, from Greensburg is here,
cinity for federal Offices.
1t was learned to-day that A. S. Bssell was
the man sent to Ohio yesterday with the cam
paign libels against Senator Sherman, and that
he is to take the stump. Bissell mas no political
influence here, but he has grudge against SEN
ator Sherman.
yice-president Hendricks has left here for
two weeks visit at Philadelphia and Atlantic
City. Mrs. Hendricks has started to her home
atIndianapolis. Mr.. and Mrs. Hendricks do
| not expect to return here under month.
Alpha Wilmer has been commissioned post
master at Milton. Wayne county.
| On the 1st of October next direct exchange Of
money orders will go inte operation between the
| United States and Japan, under the provisions
| of a money-ordef convention concluded for that
| purpose by the Postmaster-general with the pos
| tai authorities of the latter country.
The Chief of the Bureau of Statistics reports
| the number of arrivals of immigrants in the
| United States. exclusive of those coming by way
of Canada and Mexico, as follows For the eight
| months ending Aug 81 last. pal OBS; for the
| corresponding period Of 1884. 1903 OBS.
The Postmaster general has decided to con-
tinue the steamboat mail service between Louis
| VILE, KY. and Evansville. lad The contractors
have agreed to reduce the charge for this service
| So, 600 year, making the annual expense
| $40, 000
| The United States vessels Swatara and YAM
| tic engaged ia Transporting silver from the New
| Orleans mint to the treasury in Washington.
| arrived at the Washington navy-yard tonight.
The work Of transferring tie silver from the
vessels to the treasury will DO entered upon TO-
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Tho Prairie Fires in Dakota.

DICKINSON, D. T., Sept. 25.-Prairie fires are
still raging about here, and miles of country are
burned over. Fears are entertained for the
safety of the town, and teams are out blowing
fire breaks around it. A stiff northwest breeze
is blowing. The heavy growth of grass during
the summer furnished abundant material for
the fire. Reports from points west of the Mis-
souri, river show the same state of affairs, and
unless rain comes the fire cannot be checked.
but will burn over the whole country. It will
seriously interfere with the shipment of cattle
from here, and winter feed will De very short,
should the fire reach the ranges.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-26
SECRETARY LAMAR.

fhe Distinguished Mississippian Thought to
Have but Feeble Grasp on Life
special to tho indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Sept 25.--Secretary Lamar Is
i'll again. 1t will be remembered that before the
Cabinet was formed, and before Senator Lamar
was designated as one of it's officers, great
deal of discussion arose about his health Sew
eral of his friends advised him not to accept
Cabinet portfolio. believing that its enerous
dnties would break him down. After he had &C
FeDsed the place. however, it was stated by some
gentlemen who knew him intimately. that he no
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-26
The Indianapolis Journal
IF 9 r L 8 8 3.
NOstPOpllar, Most Widely Circulated and Most
Comprehensive Newspaper in Indiana.

THE JOURNAL collects the news from all
parts of the world, regardless of expense, and
prints it in an attractive and Intelligent man
ner.
THE JOURNAL adheres politically to the
Republican party, because it believes that the
principles of that party are right, and that
administration entitle it to the respect and
confidence of the people.
THE JOURNAL has a special correspond
ent at Washington, who will send the fullest
reports of news from the National Capital
THE JOURNAL has special correspondents
in all the principal cities and towns Of the
State and country at large, and prints every
morning the completest news columns Of any
paper in the State
THE JOURNAL of Monday will contain
the reports of the sermon preached by Rev.
DR.. Talmage, in the Brooklyn Tabernacle, the
Sunday before.
THE JOURNAL always contains the COM
pletest and freshest railway news
THE JOURNAL prints complete and ac-
eurate Financial and Market reports-not only
of Indianapolis, but of all the principal mar
kets of the country.
THE JOURNAL is the only paper in [ndi
ana that prints the full reports of the Western
Associated Press supplemented by special re-
ports FROM all the principal towns and cities
Of the State and the country generally. These
reports embrace the whole. world, and covel
every importanatyvent.
THE JOURNAL is a newspaper, and as
such commends itself to the people OF all
classes, parties and conditions
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-26
County Fairs.

The fair which closed last evening at Coving-
ton has been the most successful of any ever
held in Fountain county. The association, after
paying all premiums, will have a handsome sum
in the treasury for next years use. In the trot-
ting race. for purse of $40, on yesterday after
noon, Dan F. took first money. Time, 234s,.
Humming Bird won the novelty running race.
The fifteenth annual fair of the Fulton County
Agricultural Society, which is now being held, is
by far ths most successful in the history of the
organization. The display of live stock is very
fine, and it was with difficulty that the large
number of exhibitors were accommodated with
stalls for their animals Floral hall, the art hall
and the mechanical department are filled to over
flowing II is estimated that there were g. 600
people on the grounds yesterday.
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INDIANA AND ILLINOIS NEWS
The State Makes Strong Case Against
Chambers, the Alleged Train RObber.
A Criminal Goes Insane While Testifying
in His Own Behalf-The Telephone Liti-
CATION at Evansville Gleanings.
INDIANA.

Further Testimony in Refutation OF Cham
bers's Aiibi-Evidence for the Defense.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
BLOOMINGTON, Sept. 25.-The main evidence
of the State in the Chambers case was completed
to-day. and the defense was begun. If possible,
the audience was larger than any day pre-
vious. This afternoon men. women and children
were packed in the courtroom as close as stand
ing room would allow.
1t was 10 o'clock when the prosecution rested
their case until rebuttal. with little important
evidence, further than to complete the breaking
of the alibi by proving that Chambers left his
home, near Smithvile, on the 9th, going south,
and stopped at Mitchell. Several witnesses
swore that they noticed him about the station
some time before the train came Another wit
ness swore that he saw him at Mitchell and con-
versed with him.
DR.. Palmer, of GAINESVILLE, testified that the
wounded express messenger George Davis, was
unable to be present, as the examination would
endanger his life. In describing where
Davis was shot by the desperate, the
Doctor said the ball entered little below
the center in the back of the head. passing
through the brain and out ct the temple. and as
result he was. as yet partly deprived of reason
ing power
The defense opened their case by examining no
less than fifty Witnesses neighbors and friends
of Chambers, who swore that so far as they
knew, up to the 25th of April, the character of
the defendant for truth and veracity was good
Then followed the first testimony, which was an
effort to prove where Chambers got part of the
money with which he paid off debts SO freely
immediately after the robbery. The witness
was cousin. Homer Chambers, who swore that
he had $3.50 in money, and that he loaned it on
the 18th of April. At this point the prosecution
brought in Assessor Blanks, proving that he
only gave in, on the 1st of April, $l2O. TIE i'm
parchment was complete, and it was a blow to
the defense. The witness completely broke
down before he left the stand.
An effort was made by the defense to show
that Weber was not conscious when he reached
Bloomington, inasmuch as he could not recog
nize those who dressed his wounds.
The defense will likely finish their evidence
early to morrow afternoon, when rebuttal will
begin Argument will probably begin by Tues
day morning.
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HOPE FOR wALLING.
Voorhees,. Mcdonald and Others Strongly
Urge His Appointment.

Voorhees,. Mcdonald and Others Strongly
Urge His appointment
Special to the Indianapolis journal
WASHINGTON, Sept 25.-Indiana Democrats
are very hopeful to night that DR.. Willoughby
Walling, of Indianapolis, will be appointed Sur
geon-general of the Marns Hospital Service.
The situation has been changed somewhat to-
lay. This morning ex-senator Mcdonald, Sen
tor Voorhees,. Postmaster A. JONES' Congress
aen Kleiner and Matson. and Col Dick Bright,
olonel Owen, Jesse Caldwell. Drs. Brandt and
'chell, and B. S. Sutton accompanied DR.. Wall
ing to the White House and presented the lat
ter's claim for the appointment Senators
Voorhees, and Mcdonald did most of the talking,
and DIR. Walling's case was put in strong Ian
guage. About 3 o'clock the President sent for
ex-senator Mcdonald. and the two talked the
matter over until o'clock. Mr.. Mcdonald said
tonight that it began to look as though DR..
Waling would be appointed. Others who were
among the callers on the President also said it
was likely the appointment would be made; that
it might not occur this week, or next,
or the following week, but the prospects
were very encouraging The President who
thought at first that if there was to be change
it should not be made until the danger of
threatened smallpox scourge had passed. seems
to have been persuaded that Doctor Walling
would be equal to anything that may arise in
that form
1t seems that General Rosecrans, Register of
the Treasury, and some others who served in
the last House of Representatives. when the
Marine Hospital Service absorbed the National
Board of Health, have been exerting their in
fuence for Doctor Hamiltons retention on ac-
count of his services in bringing this about, and
generally assisting the opponents of the National
Board of Health in having Congress blot it out
of existence by refusing to make the necessary
appropriations for it; and this has been of great
assistance TO Doctor Hamilton now for there
was much opposition to the board Of health in
every quarter. There seems to be no question
that when change is finally made, Doctor
Walling will receive the appointment. Doctor
Hamilton told the Journal correspondent that
the Indianians had changed the aspect of af-
fairs very much to-day, and that he believed
Doctor Mailing would be appointed
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Reunion of Ex-Confederates.

LYNcHBURa, Va, Sept 25.-The surviving
ex-confederates of Bedford county and this city
held a grand reunion at Liberty to-day. Three
thousand ex-confederates were in line and much
enthusiasm prevailed Congressman Daniels was
the speaker of the day. Gen. Jubal A Early
made patriotic speech and was loudly cheered.
The cannon placed on the hills around the town
doomed all day long, and the troops marched
under the United States flag, which was greeted
everywhere with tumultuous applause. Alto
gether. this was the greatest gala day that this
section of Che State ever experienced.
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A Crazed Witness.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
MUNcIE, Sept. 25.-The trial Of Bishop Scott,
charged with the murder of William Haynes,
moves slowly along. The evidence for the State
was closed soon after noon to-day, when the de-
PENDANT took the stand and was vigorously
questioned for two hours. While being cross
examined by Mr.. Ryan he suddenly
lost his mental equilibrium and became
wholly unconscious of his whereabouts his
surroundings, and stared about the room with a
wild, insane look. The mental arrangement
came on him suddenly; a half minute before he
had been answering questions intelligentiy and
shrewdly. He is in semi-paralyzed condition,
knows not even his nearest friends, and is I'M
able to speak. The severe mental strain under
which he has been laboring since young Haynes
was killed is, no doubt, the cause of the pnbal
ancing of his mind While the doctors think
his arrangement may be temporary, they say it
may be permanent Since the States evidence
has been heard, there is general belief that he
is innocent
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THE SUNDAY JOURNAL

Is twelve-page paper, and is sold in every
town and city of the State of Indiana and sur
rounding territory. The price of the paper is
FIVE CENTS. The columns of the SUN
DAY JOURNAL are full of the best ltera
ture of the day, from the leading writers OF
the world. All of the best writer's of Indiana
contribute to its columns. We have also ar
ranged for the Sunday Journal for q series OF
original stories from the pens Of the most
noted writer's in the world. We have already
printed stories written by ''Ouida,' William
Black, Mrs. ohphant Joseph Hatton and Miss
NJ E. Braddon. We are now printing series
of stories comprising the last manuscripts Of
the late Hugh Conway. This feature will con-
tinue in the SUNDAY JOURNAL through
cut the year 1885.
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Wife and Daughter Murderous1y Assaulted.
Special to the indianapolis journal.

Wife and Daughter Murderously Assaulted.
Special to the indianapolis journal.
CHAMPAIGN, Sept 25.-J. c. Thompson, living
at or near Sadorus. whose wife recently left him
and came here to reside at her old home, with
her daughter, young woman, came here this
afternoon and entered their home where he
attacked both women with huge knife, cutting
them horribly across the throat aud also across
the face. The daughters hand was horribly
gashed in defending her mother. Thompson
Immediately fled through an alley, and was soon
pursued by company of men. Loud threats
Of lynching are made if he is found The streets
are now full of people organizing for pursuit.
Physicians are caring for the women. with hope
of saving the daughter. Mrs Thompson is a
well-respected woman.
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Peculiar Story from the Pine Tree State.

BELMONT, Me-. Sept 25.-Peser Ames had
tooth extracted to-day, and the roots were found
to have been in contact with metal Ames had
been wounded in the face at Spottsylvanla, Pa,
in the war. and the bullet was never extracted.
More teeth were drawn a partof the cheek bone
was removed and iron grape shot. weighing
one ounce. was taken out, after being imbedded
there twenty one years
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Imports and Exports.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25.-The Chief the Bureau
of Statistics reports that the total values of the
imports of merchandise during the twelve
months ended Aug. 81 1885, were $571. 235, 943,
and during the twelve months ended Aug 81,
1884, 1857 81 ,3l6 decrease Of $780, 635, 1913. The
values of exports of merchandise during the
twelve months ended Aug 81, 1885, were 1922,
765. 46l, and during the preceding twelve months
$685. 018, 1872, decrease of $l2, 253, 331.