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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-13

The Plea Entered in Behalf of the Notet
Younger Brothers.
st. Louis Special.

Younger Brothers.
st. Louis Special.
The movement in favor of the pardon of the
Younger brothers. in prison for life at Saltwater
for participation in the Mortified bank robbery,
is more formidable than was supposed, and it is
possible that the pressure may become great
enough to secure their release. At the head of
the agitation are Major Younger and his sister.
Mrs. Regan. of Oregon, uncle and aunt of the
prisoners. who are now enlisted in the work with
the greatest zeal Major Younger is a tall,
gray haired and white moustached man of mill
tary bearing while Mrs Regan is large, fne-
looking old lady of more than ordinary intelli-
gence.
The claims that they set up in behalf of the
boys are. in brief. that the Younger family is a
good one, and not deserving Of the stigma that
has been cast upon it; that the father of the
boys was well-to do and hiehly-respected citi-
zen of Missouri, who as a Union man, became
involved in the border fights between Kansas
and Missouri previous to the war; and who was
finally murdered by rebels; that his soma being
thus deprived of a fathers advice and care, were
involved in the border feuds, and finally entered
the confederate service as guerillas that their
mother was prosecuted by enemies of her dead
husband from the beginning to the end of the
war, her house burned over her head four times,
and she and her younger children driven
to their death by exposures; that
after the war the boys were feared as possible
avengers of their parents Deaths and that they
did not 60 into ortlawry until various mobs
from Kansas had several times undertaken to
capture and lynch them; that they moved from
place to place in Missouri endeavoring to make
good citizens; that they were never charged with
crime there; that they finally Sc. out for Alaska
with the intention of settling there, but, falling
in with gang of cutthroats, we're induced by
promises and threats to take part in the North
field robbery; that they were all shoekingly
wounded in the ARRAYS preceding and following
the robbery; that they cannot live long at best;
that they have been model prisoners that they
will move to Oregon if liberated. aud never re-
turn, and they have taken oaths never to engage
hereafter in any lawless occupations
The narrative which the uncle and aunt of the
prisoners recite relative to tho events preceding
the war. which they claim drove hundreds Of
good men into criminal courses, is a very taking
one. and. in view Of the admitted good record Of
the boys since they entered the penitentiary,
there is a numerous element In this State which
would be willing to see them liberated In Ahat
section Of Missouri in which they formerly lived
it is hardly necessary to say that public opinion
is unanimously in their favor. while the relatives
and social and political connections Of Mdor
Younger and Mrs. Regain are exerting al infiu-
ence which Is continually making itself manifest
in unexpected places. One of the brothers of
tho prisoners father Ia Coleman Younger, who
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-13
Letter from President Harris.

New YORK, Jan 12.-The following letter is
made public:
ITO the bondhoders and stockholders of the Northern
Pacific Railroad Company:
sit is publicly stated that Commissioner
Sparks. of the General Land Office has rem
dered decision to the effect that this company
has no grant of lands for its road between the
Columbia river and Puget sound There is no
foundation in law reason for such decision.
Appeal will at once be taken to the Secretary of
the Interior. and if necessary the company will
resort to the courts to maintain its right.
Neither you nor purchasers of the lands of this
company need feel the slightest apprehension as
to the result. RoBT HARRIS, President"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-13
INDIANA AND ILLINOIS NEWS
The Daily Chronicle of Happenings Of
all Kinds in the Two States.
A Shocking Murder in Greene County-A
Sleeping Farmer Drained with an Ak
GleaningS from Our Exchanges.
INDIANA.
A Colored Hired Man Brains His Employer
with an AK.

A Colored Hired Man Brains His Employer
with an AK.
Special to the Indianapolis Journaa.
BLooMINGToN, JAM l2.-Word was received
at 5 o'clock this evening of one of the most
shocking murders in the history of this section,
committed at Salsberry. Green county, about
twelve miles from this place. A well TODD
farmer named James Dobson, is the victim. The
facts are as follows: About o'clock last night
Mrs. Dobson was awakened in time to see
negro, with an uplifted AK in the act Of striking
her husband. She sprang out of bed, but before
she reached the floor the blow had dealt death to
her husband, and the murderer seized the
woman. By this time Mrs. Dobson discovered
that the villain was the trusted employe of the
place. and a terrible struggle followed The
man. tearing bunch of her hair from her head,
demanded that she speak not a word or leave the
house until he had time TO escape; he then babe
her good, bye and left the woman with her dead
husband. Dobson was asleep at the time he
was struck, with the left side of his face to the
pillow, and the cut was not less than two inches
in width, from which he died Instantly As
soon as the woman could recover
herself she went through the bitter
cold of 20o below zero to d neighbor,
and told her sad story. Soon the whole country
was up in arms in search of the wretch, but up
to this writing he has not been discovered.
though his tracks have been found to within six
miles of Bloomington. The negros name is M.
Holley and he has been working for Dobson
since last March. Dobson was an excellent man,
and the feeling is intense. If Holley is found,
| iynching is almost certain. No trouble had oc-
Cured. and no cause for the terrible deed is avi
dent unless the man be insane. A belief pre-
walls that he had designs on the woman, but
when she fought so fercely his courage failed
| him. This theory is strengthened by the fact
that fifteen year-old son was away from home
during the night.
LATER.-Holley has just been arrested. To
your correspondent he stated that he committed
the deed while asleep. but on examination. this
story was soon exploded 1t is developed that
there had been several disputes, and it is cold
| blooded murder
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-13
The Agitation for a Service Pension.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Jan. ia large number Of
citizens of Dearborn and Ripley counties have
petitioned Congress to pass bill granting a pen
sion of So month to ali who served sixty days
or more for the Union in the late war. 1t seems
the entire population Of Indiana is being agitated
in favor of general service pension of this
character, for hundreds of them are addressing
their congressman on the subject every day. 1t
is not believed that bill Of this kind can be
passed now, those who oppose it will defeat its
coming before the House and Senate. If it
should come to a fair issue. however, it is prob
able it would receive decided majority.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-13
Serious Fire In Montreal.

MONTREAL. Jan. 13. 2:30 A. M-Fire broke out
in b. & H. Thompson's hardware establishment
shortly after o'clock this morning. and spread
with startling rapidity to the cigar manufacture
ing establishment of Fischel & Co., on
the other side of the street, and to the
Montreal vinegar works. These buildings were
completely Quilted. The flames them spread to
the Canadian Rubber Company's building but
were extinguished. The fire is still going on.
the flames spreading lurid glare for consider.
able distance. The fire was not under control
at BIS A. NJ The loss will probably reach $500.
900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-13
Brief Mention.

Six million feet of drain tile have been laid in
Douglas county during the past year
Rev. Douglas G. Peabody will accept the call
to preach at the Episcopal Church, at Rockford
DR.. r. p. Lane. president of the Rockford In
surance Company, has resigned on account of ILL.,
health.
Andrew Adams, employed at the Mt Carroll
Touring mills, had his arm crushed in the ma
chinery, and also received internal injuries.
A respite for Frank Mulkowski the Chicago
murderer. was granted, on Monday by the
Governor. the date OF death being fixed for
March e.
Excitement prevailed at Joliet, on Monday
night. owing to the arrest of the leaders of the
Salvation Army who had been warned not to
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-13

Commissioners Sparks Takes Up His Pen and
scoops in @25 900, 900 Worth.

=
Scoops in &25 900, 900 Worth.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-Land Commissioner
Sparks to-day promulgated an important decision
affecting the claims of the Northern Pacific Rail
road Company to grant of land between a
point on the Columbia river, near Portland, Ore,
and Tacoma, on Puget Sound, in Washington
Territory The Commissioner says the road
between these points was authorized to be con-
structed by D joint resolution of Congress in
1869, without land grant. The original
act of 1864 provided for a main line
of road across the Cascade mountains to
Puget Sound, and a branch from a
point not more than three hundred miles east of
the western terminus. passing down the Colum-
bia river to point at or near Portland, Ore, but
made no provision for road or grant between
Portland and Puget sound The railroad CON-
pany lay claim to grant for this portion of the
road under the Joint resolution Of Congress of
1870, which provided that the company might
construct its main line down the Columbia river
and its branch across the Cascades, with the
same grants as provided for by the original act
of Incorporation. Commissioner Sparks holds
that as no grant was made by the original act
for the construction Of the road from Portland
TO Tacoma, and none by the act of 1869. no such
grant can be presumptively drawn from the
JOlnL resolution OF IoIU. lie nOlOS JnaL no Sucn
grant was made by any of the acts Of Congress.
and says he does not find any formal decision
has ever been made by the Interior Department,
holding that the joint resolution of 1870 en-
braced a grant of lands between said points.
Although Withdrawals appear to have been or
dsred upon the fling by the company of it's
maps the Commissioner says no reasons for such
Withdrawals have ever been assigned, so far
as the records of the Land Office disclose. This
decision affects the oddnuinbered sections of
land, eighty miles in width, for distance Of LOG
miles, aggregating some two and half million
acres. estimated to be worth $25 600, 000 The
claim of the railroad company to these lands has
long been disputed by settlers. large numbers of
whom are in occupation, claiming the right to
enter under the public land laws. The case of
Donald McRea and j. s. Book VS.. The Northern
Pacific Railroad Company. brought out the de-
cision.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-13
The Fast Type-Setters.

CHICAGO. Jan. r. AT the type-setting tour
nament this evening, Barnes took the lead in
the number of ems set. as we'll as for good work
This was counted from uncorrected proof. Ne
Cam came next. with 1928 net. and Hudson
third, with 2, 470 net. After the close OF the
evenings work. Barnes accomplished the feat of
setting 500 ems In half an hour with his lower
case reversed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-13
Dismay Among saIoon Men.

LEAvENWoRTH, Kan, Jan. 12-Attorney
general Bradford notified the city officials to day
that if the saloons were not closed within thirty
six hours. he would bring quo warranto proceed
ings against them in the State Supreme Court
He also notified owners of saloon buildings thai
they will be included in any prosecution. Thi.
action has created general dismay among thu
saloon men,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-13
Obituary..

NEW ORLEANS. Jan. PA dispatch from
jackson, Miss, announces the death there, at
1130 o'clock last night of Col. Ed Richardson,
of the firm Of Richardson & May. of this city,
president of the late Worlds Exposition and
one of the largest cotton planters in the world
Colonel Richardson was stricken with paralysis
while walking on the street, and died before aid
could reach him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-13
DR.. Donne,l Commissioned.

Special TO the IRdlanapO!is Journal.
FRANKLIN, o~n. 12.--Dr T. c.. Donnell, of
this place, yesterday received his commission as
examining surgeon under the Pension Depart
ment. DR.. W. G. Hall was appointed chief of
the board, and he selected as his assistants Drs
Donnell and r. D. william, of Trafalgar. Drs
Hall and william are Democrats and DR.. Donnel
Republican.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-13
Six Business Houses Burned.

ST. LOUIS, Jan IA fire in Alma, Ark,
about fifteen miles from Fort Smith, at o'clock
this morning destroyed six business houses
causing a loss of $50, 600; no insurance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-13
Polo at Lafayette.
I

Special TO the indianapolis Journal
LAFAYETTE Jan. 12.-The struggle between
the Mascotte polo team and Andersons team last
night and tonight, resulted in tie, Anderson
winning last night, and the Mascottes this even
ing. The games were the closest os the season,
resulting in three out of a full FIVE goals each
evening Kendle took FahnestockS place. and
did excellent playing The result ties the two
clubs for second position in the league
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-13
Capitalist Weston.

PITTsBURG. Pa, Jan. 12.-Milton Weston, the
Chicago capitalist convicted of mansaughter in
the Murraysville gas well riot cases. arrived in
Pittsburg this afternoon from New York, and
will appear in court tomorrow to be sentenced
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-13

that some old unpaid poker debts are to be
sprung on Green. and it is believed that among
such men as Senator Fair Jones. Bowen aud
others this will prove sufficient to bar him out.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-13
Steamship News.

PLyMoUTH, Jan. 12-Arrived: Morayia,
from New York.
GLASGOW, Jan. 12.--Arrived: State of
Georgis. from New York; Hibernian, from Bos-
ton,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-13
SCOTS Emulsion of Pure
COD LIVER OIL, WITH HYPOPHoSPHITEs,
For WASTING CHILDREN

DR.. S. w. Cohen. of Waco, Tex, says: II have
used your Emulsion in infantle wasting, with
good results. It not only restores wasting eis-
sues. but gives strength. and heartily recon
mend il for diseases attended by atrophyH
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-13

RHEUMATISM of even twenty years standing is
cured by ST. Jacobs Oil Fifty cents.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-12

W N.unuI& Co. have la .tn., a
uur .ur ut wire screen doors mi
Windows.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-12

lWbrr- bmrrhua and Gulern
NNiur. wIi cure your iI4rhra ur
uu rt. ,rul-
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-12

s,u.ar Brothers,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-12

itfN Prepayment
The Waco Furniture company ha.
recently added mattress factory and
upholstery department, aud are pre-
pared to make an. thing III the mat
trc-s line from straw to curlci hair
goods. In the upholstery department
every sly of repairing j. done from
ordinary chairs To pnrlur suits; also,
all kiud- of cushions manufactured
In TINS dcIltimru, rs iu tl others,
the Waco iuDjturo company ha-
| prices to suit tue times.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-12
sanger Bro'her.

Beat soda water iu Waco ~ tustlr-
Il MOtri-uu's Old Corner
sanger brothers.
Attend the tree lecture AT th,
Methodist church this afternoon
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-12

eopel Bro,lwr-
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-12

krLLrM x RoIAN.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-12

May lst 1856
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

The tunereal quiet that usually hangs
over Patton street was rudely disturbed last
evening by two lively runaways. John
Wren, splendid animal took fright at a
passing street car and ran away. tearing
the top off the buggy and severely cutting
the horse himself About the same time
another horse attached to buggy went
Gathering over the same route and diSap-
peared like a telegram out South Limestone
street. \ plucky individual cOntrived, il
is understood. to Chamber into the rear OF
the vehicle, seize the lines and stop the
maddened horse. Harry Brydon, the pa
per hanger. was discovered proudly driving
the animal down street, but his connection
with the affair is not known.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

The contest over the will OF Gustavus
Nicholson. Baltimore banker, who died
last year. has developed the fact that the
old man was a great lover OF cats. He kept
a regular free boarding house or asylum for
cats. He had over a dozen of his own tab
bies. and these were permitted to invite
their friends, so that hosts of the feline Spe-
cieS were entertained at the bankers home.
He took cats to bed with him, and some
times a matrOnly cat would provide nest
in his comfortable feather bed, and there a
litter of kittens would be born and raised
The old gentleman always had several cats
sleeping with him. The servants testified
that at one time he had six Maltese cats
living in his room; these were the favored
ones. Six cOmmOner cats were kept down
in the kitchen. He loved his cats and
| grieved when any died.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

In competition for prize an English lad
offered the following essay on Columbus {:
columbus was a man who could make an
egg stand on end without breaking it. The
King of Spain said TO Columbus, Can you
discover America - Yes said Columbus,
If you will give me ship So he had a
ship, and sailed over the Sea in tie direc-
ton where he thought America might be
found. The sailors quarreled and said they
believed there was no such place. But after
many days the pilot came To him and said,
Columbus. | see land Then that is
America said Columbus. When the ship
got near. the land was full of black men.
Columbus said Is this America 9 Yes,
it is. said they Then he said, i suppose
YOU are the niggerS :? Yes they said. we
are The chief said. 1 suppose you are
Columbus - You are right, said he. Then
the chief turned to his men and said, There
is no help for il; we are discovered at last. ~
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02
A writer in Nature gives an instance q

writer in Nature gives all instance of
remarkable adaptation i'll elephants. lie
observed a young one go to fence and pull
out a bamboo stick. which he broke in pieces.
but he threw all the pieces away. This he
repeated till he found a piece that suited
him. This he passed under his arm-pit and
began to scratch. Down fell great ele-
phant leech, six inches long. that with
out scraper could not have been dislOdged.
The writer adds that the custom is all es-
tablished one among elephants. They will
also break of bushes. strip them nearly
down, and use them 10 whip away flies.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02
LOCAL BREVITIES.

W. II. Coffin. representing J. A. Elmer
lex X Co, manufacturers of foundry fac
ings at Philadelphia, is in the city.
NJ. II. Ashbaugh returned home Frida!
night from Lexington, Ky. where he pur
chased very fine trotter at the thorough
bred horse sale held there last week.
K c. Clark has just returned from Colo
RADIO. and will hereafter be found with j
b. Worley i Co. east High street, o
which firm he becomes partner. He is al
energetic young man, and will be an ele
ment of strength in the company.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

4 great many bright ideas owe their in
ception to Il good dinner. Sir Edward
Thornton was dining at Secretary Fish, :
one evening when the latter made the re-
mark that the two great mgliSL-speaking
nations could not afford 10 have the then
existing Alabama misunderstanding con-
tinue Mr.. Fish suggested the formation
of a commission to settle the cOntr0yerted
matters for all time. After dinner the two
men talked the matter over at considerable
length. and the Geneva Conference actually
took shape from that hour.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02
To save Commissions

Go TO r. F. Brandon 4 Co. yourself and
tell them what you want in style and price
of piano or organ. and they will give you a
satisfactory instrument and will warrant il
to you. II it fails in any particular they
will make it good. You never take any
risk when you deal with honorable and re-
Sponsible houses. Go and try K. +. Bran
dom once if you want an instrument.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

The terms Never despair" and while
there's life there's hope" are the mottoeS of
Dr. MrMunn. Treats his patients to cure
them. and uses without prejudice or regard
for schools or ''pathyS" whatever will ac-
compliSh that result. \ man of ~ years
successful experience. Consultations in
person or by mail free to all. Permanently
located at Springfield. o. Institute. labor
atory and dispensary at A. west High street.
Hours : a. III. tO = p. IN.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02
In Memory of Willie B. GiIIes-Died Feb
ruary 9, 1856.

Little Willie was our darling,
Pride of all our hearts and home.
But the angels came and whispered
Little Willie do come home.
None knew him but to love him,
voice We loved is Stilled:
4 place Is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
One weary week of suffering
OF more than poignant pain,
But We know he Is an angel
And our loss was Willie'S gain.
MANA AND PAPA.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

The cheap sale now in progress at Croth-
er>' store is without parallel or precedent In
local mercantile history. The Neritable bar
gains to be had there are being snapped up
in very lively way.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

The Seventh Cincinnati May Musical FeS-
tival will be held in the great Music Hall,
May 18th To 22d. There will be five even
ing concerts. and afternoon concerts Oh
Thursday, May 20th, and Saturday, May
22d. The festival chorus will consist of
six hundred trained voices, the grand or
cheStra of more than one hundred artists,
and distinguished soloiStS will take the
prominent vocal parts.
Excursion tickets TO Cincinnati and re-
turn will be sold at low round trip rates by
the PttSbuTg. Cincinnati and st. Louis
railway Pan-lIandle route) May Il to ~,
good for return passage to May ~ nchl-
sive, For any other information apply to
the nearest ticket agent Of this line.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

Another car load of these organs pur.
chased last week. X. F. Brandon Il Co.
are the only house in this state who buy
their organs in car load lots. We hny low
for cash and sell high grade organs at the
price other dealers sell cheap ones.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

Would it test your credulity to state that
over 3, 900 people have made purchases at
CrotherS'S store during the past week. Yet
such is positively and actually the case.
Nothing like this sale has ever been known
in Springfield before.