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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-18
A Delirious Invalid,s Freak.

Screams of murder and frantic cries for
help startled the jewellers on North Blake street
about o'clock yesterday morning, and, raising
the windows, the neighbors saw man. clad only
in his nght-shirt running through the snow
closely followed by woman. The man was
shouting murder, while the cries for help were
uttered by the woman. gentleman whose
house contained telephone, brought that in
strument into requisition, and summoned the
patrol-wagon from headquarters, half dozen
officers accompanying it. The man was found
to be an invalid, afflicted with fever, who had
become delirious, and had fed from imaginary
dangers, and the woman was his wife who was
endeavoring to overtake him, and return him to
his bed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-18
Amusenents.

Tonight the last performance of ''rhe Beggar
Student" will be given by the Mannerchor So
ciety. The performances have proven worthy
of the society, and are a delightful entertain
ment collars and Cuffs, with Fannie Beane
and Charles Gilday, bright specialists, in the
leading roles, will close its engagement at En-
glsh's to night.
Mr.. Nat c. Goodwin the versatile comedian,
will be the next attraction at the Grand Opera
house, commencing three nights engagement
on Thursday evening. The double bill
of the burlesque "Those Bells" and
the comedy, Confusion" will be given.
In both pieces Mr.. Goodwin is said to be
inimitable. The company embraces Miss
Maggie Holloway. Miss Jennie Weathersby Mr.
Walter Reynolds, Miss Hattie Delaro, Mr.. Ed
ward Seabrooke, Mr.. Robert Corte and Mr. E.
+. Goodwin
The counter attraction at English's Opera
house will be Lizzie May Timer, supported by
Mr. George C. Boniface and capable company,
in her new play Dads Girl" New and special
scenery is carried by the company
The museum is presenting tine pigmies the
ghost show and the Rh.rehart Juvenile Opera
Company. in Red Riding Hood" Charles Rod
man won the fox ehase1pfize last night at the
College avenue Rink ~
Mr.. A. O. Scammon agent of the Two Johns
Company, is in town, as also Mr.. l.. j. Carter,
Of the George e. Min Company, perfecting the
preliminaries for their attractions.
At the Meridian Rink last night masoue-
rade carnival was given, which was very largely
attended
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-18
The BANQUET of the woman's Club.

The Indianapolis Woman's Club celebrated its
tenth anniversary with social reunion and sup
per at the Denison House last evening. About
225 persons ladies and gentlemen, were present,
and the occasion was in all respects pleasant
and interesting one The toasts and responses
at the supper were as follows: Literary Clubs,
response by Miss Harriet Noble; ''rhe Indian
apolis Woman's Club and it's Past" response by
Mrs Martha n Mckay; 'The l. W. G. and its
Present" response by Mrs. Mary Wright Sewall
"The |. W. C. and It's Future" response by Miss
Carrie Hendricks; Our Guests" response by
Prof Scott Butler.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-18
We Are Maxine During Our Special Sale!

Do you know that you can buy splendid made Corset
Covers and Drawers at 10, 25, 80, 45, So, 65, rs
90, 95 cents, and as much finer as you desired Do
you realize that we sell the latest style of Chenise
and Skirts from 25eupl Mother Hubbard and Sack
Gowns beautifully made aud trimmed, from 45c up
There is trash in tits lot of goods, but they the
hest goods for the money that the best manufacturers
can turn out. Do you know that we are sole agents
IN this city for all goods made by Simon Stearns 81
Co. and shall be glad to point out their superiority to
those Interested 1t doesn't cost you penny more to
buy good goods that rightly made and afterward
you will want ether. How often we hear express
sons of disgust from ladies' who have been led by flash
advertisements invest in goods that do not stand
che test of comparison. Make mistake. See our
stock Examine work. material and styles, and you
will be forced to admit that is the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-18
Mrs. Morrlson.s Residence Sold.

The residence of Mrs. William H. Morrison
vas sold yesterday the consideration being $40,
100, and the purchaser being Judge Rand, in his
capacity as receiver of the Indiana Banking
Company. Murphy. Hibben & Co held first
mortgage of 100000 on the property, aud the
bank held second mortgage for $4,000 The
MORTGAGES are to be paid, and the property
thereby passes into undisputed possession of the
receiver, to be included among the other unin-
numbered assets Of the concern.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-18
Complaints Against superintendent Baker.

Otto Meyer, formerly chief baker of the Deaf
and Dumb Institution, recently discharged.
makes complaint against the superintendent, Ed
Baker. Meyers says that numerous men have
been discharged without cause, that Baker has
shown favoritism, and has changed the old rou-
tine methods of business, and has cut off the
allowance of fresh rolls once week to the in
mates. Baker was appointed by President Har-
rison, Of the Benevolent Board. Meyers claims
that Baker may understand the use of the sign
language, but has never put it in practice.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-18
Thought To Be Insane.

George Paine a young man residing at No.
$40 North Alabama street, was arrested yester-
day as an insane person. A pistol was found in
his possession. He bears grudge against
Charley Hess because of attentions paid young
lady in whom he is interested. His parents
have feared personal violence for some time
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-18
The school Bonds Case.

The suit of the State ex rel. Francis T. Hord,
Attorney general, against the Board of Commits
sioners of Marion county to recover interest on
common-school bonds of the county is on trial by
jury in Judge Howes room. The Attorney-gen-
era claims the fund intact, with all expenses.
Eighteen thousand dollars are involved.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-18

Scheffer, an employee in the Bennett telephone
works, died under suspicious circumstances yes
terday morning, at the Wright Block, on Massa-
chusetts avenue. She lived over Schrader's
grocery store. From the meager evidence it is
presumed she died from the effects of maternity,
as she had intimated that she would never bear
children again. She leaves five little children of
former husband.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-18
Sleigh-Bells and Skates,

Fine assortment of Sleigh bells and Ice-skates
at low prices. Also, the Henley Rink and Club
Rollerskates and nice line of skate satcheis,
at reduced prices Every owner of pair of
skates can afford to have a satchel at the prices.
HILDEBRAND g. FUGATE.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-18
Two sndden Deaths.

The coroner is investigating the death of an
Irishman, Jerry MCGOWAN, of North Indianapo'
lis, who dropped dead while dressing yesterday
morning. Mrs. Scheffer, the wife of George A.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-07-07

t,-day, and his father left with him on
to-night's train for Dallas to apply
the maidstone to the wound.
The animal succeeded in biting
numerous worthless ours with which
the town is infested; also loose hogs,
ETC., before he was dispatched. AS q
result swine have been imprisoned,
the csnnie brigade lessened, and
every precaution taken to prevent
similar occurrences.
Another heavy rain fell here yester-
day evening, and the streets have
been alive with farmers to-day.
Visitors from here report the
Brothers OF Freedom" celebration at
Ovilla, Saturday, tho grandest affair
OF the kind ever Witnessed in
this section OF the State.
The number present was va.
riously estimated at from
5000 to 5000, and provisions were car
ried home sufficient to have satisfied
five times that number.
Oats continue to come in at lively
rate and the average price paid IS IL
cents-a fall of cents since last week.
On account Of the heavy rain yester-
day the engineers on the New Orleans
~ Fort Worth railroad failed to reach
here to-day.
The protracted meeting at the Meth
odist Church continues with unsbat-
ing interest. Rev. Il. G. Armstrong, oil
WaXahachie, is the motive power, and
his eermons are effective, logical and
eloquent.
Mr.. Charles Greim and lady cele.
brated the fourth anniversary Of theil
marriage yesterday, and their guests
were treated, it is said, toa most excel
lent repast.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-07-07
Who MIS-. MInslow 2

AS this question is frequently asked
we will simply say that she is lady
who for upwards Of 10 years has untir-
ingly devoted her time and talents as
q female physician and nurse, princi-
pally among children, She has espec-
tally studied tho constitution and
wants Of this numerous class, and as a
result of this effort and practical
knoledge, obtained in lifetime spent
as nurse and physician, she has COM
pounded q Soothing Syrup for chill
dren teething, 1t operates like magic
giving rest and health, and Is more
over, sure TO regulate the bowels. In
consequence of this article Mrs. Wins
low is becoming world-renowned
as benefactor Of her race; children
certainly do riseup and bless her; es-
pecially is this the case In this city.
Vast quantities of the Soothing Syrup
are daily sold and used here. We
think Mrs. Winslow has immortalized
her name by this invaluable article,
and we sincerely believe thousands of
children have been saved from an
early grave by its timely use, and that
millions yet unborn win share its benz
etits and unite In calling her blessed.
No mother has discharged her duty TO
her suffering little one, In our opinion,
until she has given 1t the benefit of
Mrs. Wislow's Soothing Syrup. Try
1t, mothers-tryi now Ladies' Wis
itor, New York City.l Sold by all
druggists. % cents q bottle.
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SUPPLEMENTARY MARKETS



NEW ORLEANS, July 6.-Flour dull;
choice, 90 TO Gj; fancy, 4 20 TO Z IS; eX-
ira fancy, 5 20 to 8 %; winter wheat pat
ent, $50; Minnesota patent process, $50.
Corn irregular; mixed, 81 TO So; white, c.
Oats steady. choice western, 30.
Cornmeal easier ate 60 to 2.70.
Hay steady; prime, is 90; choice, % %
Pork dull at 10 IS 10 II 90.
Lard easier; refined tierce,0 G2 l-2.
Bulk meats steady; shoulders, 80 "a
90; long clear, so; clear rib, 8 62l-2
Bacon quiet; shoulders, %; long clear
600; clear rib, 10 10 10 6.2j
Hams-- Choice sugaT-cured CanVasCd
firmer at 0 TO 0 l-2.
Whisky steady; western rectlied, l u
to lbs
Coffee firm; Rio cargoes, common to
prime, 7 Is to075
Sugar quiet but steady; of white, GSE
seconds, 8 to Bl-l6.
Molasses scarce and firm; common tC
good common, IL to p; fair TO good fair, q
to %; prime to strictly prime, 20 to SO.
Rice quiet; Louisiana ordinary TO prime
TX to tx
Bran firm at 81 IL
Cotton-seed oil duh; primo crude, - l..
TO 20; summer yellow, IS 10 TO 81; cooking
10 to IS; cake, "a to q l-2 +. o. b.
Sight exchange on New York, 2 " TO . q
per 1000 premium
Bankers sterllng,4 So Ia
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TEXAS BY TELEGRAPH.
A GREAT SOUTHWESTERN STORM
A Corsicsna Gretna Green Item-The
Irvine Case in Montague County.
Court at GreenvilIe-Con-
Convict Guard Killed.


SAN ANTONIO, July Especial. -
When the convict train left Luling
this evening it was running at a high
rate OF speed. Arriving at San Mar
cos bridge guard on top of the train,
standing erect, was struck by a cross
timber, knocked off the train and in
stsntly killed.
In Gonzales County grasshoppers in
thousands are running the crops. Cot
ton, corn and young fruit trees have
been destroyed.
Near Tilden, on the 29th, E. l.. Dixon
was shot and instantly killed by +. B.
Dawson, his brother-in-law. The dis
pute arose over a settlement of bust
ness in which they had been con-
cerned, Dawson has surrendered.
The rainfall of the past few days is
unprecedented in this section of the
State at this season. The whole coun-
try has been flooded. Reports from
all stations along the Rio Grande
show a wonderful boom on
that river. Bridges have been
much damaged, and some stock
drowned in the lower country. The
river is out of its banks In many
places, and some harm to crops has re-
suited.
Yesterday morning train on the
Sunset Railway, west of here, was
struck by water spout. The engine
and fourteen cars were thrown from
the track, and the rails torn UP
for some distance.
The range is blooming like the rose
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-07-07
WlnODa.

WISoNA, uly6.-LSpecial. "A great
deal Of sickness prevails In this town
yet. MIR. Henderson died at $3.50 yes
terday evening. The corpse left this
morning for burial near Lindale. DR..
Camp died few days ago. The Doctor
was young man; had just
finished his education and locnted
here. He leaves wife and host OF
friends and many relatives. Mr..
Franklin's little boy has been very
sick; also Miss Click McDougal. Both
are gettingh we'll.
Miss Ruby Browning has returned
home from school.
Mr.. Burks has returned to his home
in tho country.
AT Starrville there has been death
every day the last week, caused by
tiux:: Nearly every case has proven
fatal thus far.
Miss Anna Kay has been visiting
friends in Big Sandy, but has returned
home.
C.G. Birdwell, of Big Sandy, spent
day here last week.
The Fourth was celebrated here
with q picnic, fishing, etc.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-07-07
Bowie

BOWIE, July Especial. THE pre-
liminery examination Of the State Of
Texas VS.. j. s. Irvine, charged with
the killing OF j. W. Kerr, begun to-
day at Mantague, the county seat, be-
fore the county judge. A large num-
Der OF witnesses have been summoned
from here, Il. e. Irvine has not yet
been arrested.
The justice OF this precinct was en-
gagged on Friday with preliminary
examination in the case of the State
VS.. w. IL. Hurst, young man Of this
place, charged with aiding Il. Il. Irvine
to escape, and adjourned the hearing
until to-day. Thus far the State has
developed no evidence warranting the
holding of defendant for the District
Court.
Work ia beingresumed on the Lively
brick buildings since the weather has
become settled again.
Work is being vigorously pushed on
the Trimble brick on Tarrant street.
The brick portion is completed In
front and will be ready for the floor
and ceiling shortly.
Captain j. G. Conner, bOok-keepel
for the lumber firm OF Lyon IL Gribble
informs THE HERALD correspondent
that orders for lumber have Increased
good deal and that this branch Of
business is steadily improving.
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bound Santa Fe train for his home in
Tennessee. He was prospecting In
Texas, and died In Austin last week.
Personal.
Gen. w. l.. Cabell, Judge 4. g.,
Bower, Maj0 ID. A. Williams and Pro-
fesors George and f. Meme, of Meme
Bros. band, and O. Van Horne, OF Dal-
las we're In the city to-day, to confer
with the committee here about the
Confederate reunion on the 9Th of Au.
gust.
Mr.. f. #. Jones, of Dallas, was in the
city to-day.
w. Moon, popular conductor of the
Texas IL Pacific road, left his autograph
at the Pickwick.
f. IL. Young, well known travelling
man OF st. Louis, is in the city.
W. M. Ingram, of st. Louis, Is regis
tered at the Pickwick.
A. d. Morrey, Of st. Louis, and d. G,
Malloy, Of Petersburg, Virginia, two
shining lights in the tobacco line, are
now in the city.
j. l.. Williams, w. 4. and j. Il
Cross, as jolly trio of drummers a.
can be found, are in the city in the 10.
terest OF st. Louis houses.
NOTES ABOUT TOWN.
This being estray sale day tho court
house square was The scene of numer
Gus struggles between lbuoking ponie,
land their new owners.
"Brocky Charlie" is the new cogno
men by which Policeman Scott is dis
tinguished among his fellow officials
and thereby hangs tale.
A meeting of tho fire department
will 10 held at Central Hall to-mor
row, Tuesday, July Z, at 7:30 o'cloc
p. m,
A new and substantial building will
soon occupy tho site of the old Wa
verly hotel.
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Another North carolina Horror

RALEIGH, N. c., June GA special
to the News and Observer from Mon
cure, North Caroline, says: Edward
Finch, aged rs years, and his sister,
aged so, both white, and q negro boy
about Is years of age we're murdered
near here Saturday night between
midnight and daylight. The thrOats OF
all were cut. 1t was evident that all
had been knocked in the head with an
ak. 1t is reported that several hun
bred dollars in money was stolen from
the house Of Mr., Finch. 1t is thought
probable that the robbers became muir
derers to screen themselves from de-
lection. 1t is also reported this morning
that one OF the murderers has been
captured at his home with his
hands yet red with the blood OF the
victims. II IL said he was in the house
washing the blood from his hands.
Great excitement prevails in this en-
tire section among all classes of peo-
pie, and earnest efforts are being made
to discover the murderers, Of whom
there are believed to DO several. The
scene of the murder is only about q
mile from that OF tho famous Sumter
murder, is months ago, and eight miles
from Moncure.
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I. J. Tilson, John Wilkinson, j. D.
Hood, P. Mcbride, J. w. Little, J. f.
Puckett, Benjamin Emery, +. w.
knight, L. II. Newell, William Smith
and William Casey, with J. Massey,
foreman.
On account OF the recent uprising of
enraged citizens, the Judge charged
and instructed the Jury especially up
on mob law.
The cases OF NJ. D. Hart, j. NJ. Lind
ley, l.. I. johnson and Thomas Brun-
ley, all charged with murder, were set
for the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh
Mondays respectively, of the court.
Elder Wolf, Of the Baptist church,
immersed 80 converts Sunday evening
in pool three miles west of Green
vile. AS the party were returning,
dark, angry clouds came suddenly
surging up from the northwest, del
uging the country. Some of the party
noticed cyclone strike the prririe a
mile or two distant, the wind from
which came near upsetting several
buggies. The cyclone was travelling
southeast. No damage from it as yet
reported.
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Mason

MASON, July Especial Local
rains have fallen moro or less FREE
quently for the last ten days and the
merchants and ranchers are both
happy, as they discern large cotton
crop near at hand and a liquidation of
accounts.
The wool season Is about closed with
a total of 100000 sold.
The glorious Fourth was celebrated
in a becoming manner. A grand TOM
perance picnic and barbecue at Cen
tennial Springs, and a picnic not tenn
perance at Simonsville; speeches,
essays and dancing we're the order OF
the day and everybody enjoyed them
selves to tho fullest extent.
The county jail now has several
occupants who will probably remain
as permanent boarders for a season,
owing to fondness for horsetlesh.
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Mckinney

MCKINNEY, July 6.-[Special. l-Es.
tray sale TO day drew its usual con-
comitant-a large crowd.
A heavy rain fell yesterday evening
and last night, but to-day has been
fair.
George Bedford, telegraph operator
at this point, was arrested here last
evening on u charge OF false swearing.
The alleged false swearing consisted
of sn affidavit as to tho age of a young
lady he was desirOus Of marrying,
against the consent of her parents,
and was made in Sherman.
The case OF the State of Texas VS..
Il. Il. Lee was called and continued by
defendant. Lee is chargedswlth muir
der, committed at Foy, In this county.
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Mrs.winslow's soothinr syrup.

Rev. Sylvanus Cobb thus writes 10
the Boston Christian Freeman;-We
would by no means recommend any
kind OF medicine which we did not
know 10 be good-particularly for i'm
fants. But of Mrs. Winslow's Sooth.
ing Syrup we can speak from knowl-
edge. In our own family II has proved
blessing indeed, by giving an infant
troubled with collie pains quiet sleep,
and the parents unbroken rest at
night. Most parents can appreciate
these blessings. Here is an article
which works TO perfection and which
Is harmless; for tho sleep which IL af.
fords the infant is perfectly natural,
aud the little oherub awakos as "bright
rs button" And during the process
of teething It's value is incalculable.
We have frequently heard mothers
say that they would not be without Il
from the birth Of the child till IL had
finished with tho teething siege, on
any consideration whatever. Sold by
all druggists. % cents bottle.
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Colorado City.

COLORADO CRY, July 6,-lSpecial.l i
An employe of the Magnolia Cattle
Company, by the name Of Van Win
kle, was killed by lightning yesterday.
He is the second man killed by light
ming on this ranch In the last ten days.
quietly here. Very few OF tho bust
ness houses closed. A number of ex-
cursionists left for the country, and at
night there was a considerable display
OF fireworks.
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Corslcana.

CoRsIoANA, July 6.-LSpecial. Dep
uty Sheriff Ky West returned last
night from Denison, and brought with
him as a prisoner Jake Turner, wanted
here for attempted murder of his wife,
about three weeks ago.
A marriage was consummated yester-
day in the Indian Nation which has
caused considerable excitement here.
MICS Ada Tucker left Saturday
for home, from whence, as by previous
arrangement with her lover, she re-
turned by the next train, and was
joined AZ this place by Mr.. John Wal
lace. They went to the Territory and
were married and returned this morn
ing. The father VOWS vengeance on the
groom and is still looking for him.
Serious consequences are looked for.
j. w. Penny and Miss Eva NJ. Ham
ilton were married this morning.
The fire companies did not 60 to
Dallas on the Fourth, owing TO the
Central Railway Company resembling
the one fare for round trip at the last
moment and CHI arging full fare.
The base ball club returned last
night we'll pleased with the way they
"done up" the Dallas nine.
Heavy rains prevailed yesterday
and last night, but not TO the injury OF
growing crops.
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wichita Falls

WICHITA FALLS, Juno G.-LSpecial.l
Five days have passed here without
rain, and respers and mowers have
been doing double duty in harvesting
the immense ost crop. The yield is
very heavy. All kinds of crops are in
extra good condition.
Prospectors are coming in every day
many OF whom are purchasing. The
citizens are determined TO settle the
Springfield, Ohio, colony IL good land,
AZ low prices, and with other induce
ments will do it.
The Wichita Water Power Compa-
ny's stock is nearly all taken. Work
on the dam is to begin soon.
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BROWNSVILLE, July G.-[Specsil.l-
Jose Maria Gomila, for years tho
agent OF the Morgan line of steam
ships at thisNplace and former re-
ceiver of the Rio Grande Railway
Company, died here of paralysis in
duoed by Brlghts disease. Ho was
buried with Masonic honors. He was
one of the most prominent business
men OF this section.
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Jefferson

JEFFERSON, July G.-lLSpeolal. "A
heavy rain fell here yesterday and last
night-too much for the good of the
cotton crop.
Mr.. George w. Wickorn was married
on the ith instant to Miss Louise Boeh.
ringer, OF Fort Worth. Rev. Chanda,
of the Catholic church, performed the
ceremony.
Mesdames Flynn and Parsons left
this morning on q visit to their sister
In Memphis, Tennessee.