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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-07-04

A gentleman in country town has small,
black retriever dog which is very fond Of sugar.
So his master always puts a lamp on the chin
ney piece for him at breakfast time. Nero
banks, and jumps. and sssnds mp on his hind legs,
hut it is just out Of his reach. So, after few
minutes he always goes under the table for a
feot-stool, which be pushes along with nose and
paws till in the right position, and then stands
up ON il and takes his sugar
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-07-04

Mr.. Labouchere SAYS: The craze for estab-
fishing societies devoted to the cultus of some
particular literary artistic genius is curious
phenomenon. / suppose vanity is at the bottom
Of it. Unlike most societies, these bodies dosnot
profess to do anything for the outside world;
and, so far as I can make out. they never do
anything for the object of their alteration. nn-
less it be to make him ridiculous. The latest
victim of this form of humbug is the unhappy
Goethe. He deserved better fate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-07-04
Each one TO His Taste.

Norwich Bulletin.
Bornstorne Bornson. the Norwegian poet,
waats to come to America for a visit Ejji11
|itiil Those is belong in the name some.
where, and the rsader can distribute them to suit
his taste.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-07-04

why Not Try the Principle at Home?
Philadelphia Record.
A band of eighty ernigrants has been sent out
from England to found new colony in South
Africa on the total abstinence principle 1t will
be interesting to watch the result of the expert
ment
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-04-02
Suing a Dead Man.

Al interesting suit has been commenced by
u strict Attorney John W. Stone in behalf of
the government of the United States court In
Grand Rapids, against the bOndsmen OF the
late John {. Dexter OF lora, who was appoint
ed receiver of public moneys at lonia in April
1851. Upon his appointment he gave bonds IN
the sum OF SJO,Ouu, with Richard Dye, BcnJa
min Hartcr. Nelson Dye. j. J.. Yates, Alonzo
Sessions. Amasa Sessions. LuCius Paddock.
and Louis ;. Lowell a sureties, The transcript
o his accounts, just received from Washing
ton, shows him 10 bo short on the bond Sl,oU6.
e..
ln March -, Dexter was rcapponted 10 the
office and gave new bonds in the sum Of $50,
Coz. with AlonZo Sessions, 4. +. Carr. Peter
iackctt, Benjamin Harter, Harvey Harter,
Fred Hall. l. b. Townsend, Hamp-
ton Rich, Don Jones, Edward
Stephenson, and +. l.. johnson as SURE
ties II has been discovered that there J. a
shortag IN DeXtcr's account on the bond Of
S6.2-5.5S
ON Aug. "a, 1896 Dexter gave a new bond
in the same amount, with James Kennedy
Harvey hartcr, AlonZO Sessions, 4. /. Carr
/. ID. smith, NJ G. Carr, W. {. Page, Peter
Hackctt, Don Jones and Nelson Dye as sur
cites. The transcript shows HIM Sl,2Oji a
short IN his account secured by the bond.
Dexter died a few years ago, and many OF
his sureties are also dead. District Aitorney
stone has been instructed from Washington la
commence SUN against the surviving surcties
To collect the deficiency with interest at per
cent
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-04-02

seberdahl, were fatally injured. They were
at work at the mine barring rock when heavy
piece from hanging wall gave way, covering
both men. They we're dug out from the debris
as soon as possible but both were fatally in
Jured and died before being taken from the
mine
j. Nixon OF Owosso township was married
recently. At night his house was surrounded
10y about 100 mem armed with shot guns and
rifles, who fired into the roof and sides Of the
house doing considerable dammage. nixon
was called upon 10 treat the crowd or they
would take him and the 'od woman (his
wife) out and roll them In the mud. This he
refused 10 do, whereupon they broke the
windows, threw clubs against the house and
went away saying that they would come back
again.
Edward Vandemsrk Of Clinton has been
appointed n1stoiice inspector.
William Camburn, lifelong resident of
Macon, Lcnawee county, Is dead.
The 5000 per mile subscription asked for to
from Gfeenville u Ashley, has been raised,
and the largest portion of the right OF way
donated.
Capt. Julius W. Smith, for many years a
resident OF Grand Rapids, died at Seattle,
Washington territory, recently, from an over
dose OF morphine, administered 10 ease "A
painful disease.
Henry seymour, arrested Tor Placing Cd
stTuctons on tie track near GalcsUurg Tor the
purpose of wrecking the American express
Train, pleaded guilty at Kalamazoo. He stated
that lie had no crudge against the railroad
company but did have against Frank Durkee,
and that he placed the distractions near the
latter's house that suspicion might be directed
against him. Seymour was sentenced 10 Jack
son for twenty years. The ofrense was com
mlttcd SUNDAY, the man was arrested Monday,
and Judge Mills waited only u be satisfied
that he was not insane before be pronounced
judgement
Two hundred and fifty employees OF the De-
troiL Milwaukee rs Grand Haven railroad In
Grand Haven are On Il. strike for higher wages
Mrs. Emma 5 Hamilton Of Detroit, presl
dent Of the Woman's relief corps for the de
partncnt Of Michigan. has issued the call OF
the third annual convention To be held at
Jackson April Il ana =. Mrs. Hampton says
there will probably be about one hundred corp,
in the department. HIS will undoubtedly
secure delegation Of al least three or four
hundred.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-04-02
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.
A ght fer Life.

Near the village Of Lyons, Burt county,
Nebraska, lived II. C. SteadInan, farmer and
proprietor OF TWO Cfcuincries. On SATURDAY
afternoon, March 20, he discharged from his
employ Edward johnson alias John Anderson,
"A Young man who has lived but short time
in the community. The angeie1 Johnson,
who quarreled with steadman and shot him
without prOyOcation or excuse. The murderer
then secured Winchester rifle and large
quantity Of ammunition. anc, mounting "A
horse started oil. small rarty armed
with revolyers organized 10y Constable
Parker, mounted horses aud started In pursuit
After "A race OF ~ miles the lursuing party,
which had received rcinioiccmcnts Oh the
way, came up 10 the murderer, and running
battle ensued The desperate man bad the
advantage of his pursucrs Ia Il lOnger-rangcd
weapon, while they, with reyOyers, could rot
reach him. Almost his first shot killed Peter
johnson, a farmer, and the next one fatally
wounded Charles 4. johnson, Peters brother.
Constable Parker's horse I,CcNed the next
bullet and dropped dead In lls uarks.
The Merry men following him pressed him
closely, ana jumping from his horse the muir
derer took refuge IN barn, opening a lively
Ire through the cracks. by Ills means he
succeeded in keeping al lay The entire party.
which had now Increased 10 about an hundred
men. They tnally cautiously surrounded tie
barn and carefully guarded themselves from
the fire of the barricadcd Desperate They
continued Ia shoot into the arm AT frequent
intervals until dark. Ii was proposed 10 burn
him out, but no one would volunteer 10 IRE the
building. The barn contained l. horse, and
mules, about hundred chckt ns, plenty 90
grain and we'll. lcsd,s this here were
three caves used Tor storage OF vegetables. By
some means the barn was 1red. Alter the ire
had subsidized the charred remains were found.
The body literally riddlcd with bullets was
taken out and buried in all adjoining corn
field. The barn vas valued M sJ.JUu when
amount will be paid 10y the county or private
suhseriutiou
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-04-02
Two Widows and Five Orphans.

q A singular story has come To light in the
pension Office The narrative, as gathered
from "A mass Of correspondence, cmbCd.es the
following facts: In lSi1 Jonn Barton, n
former resident of Pennsylvania, went 20
Ohio and two years later married Miss Eliza
Cation, Of Rlchland county In that state.
The union was not happy one. Barton de-
serted his wife within siN months and was not
heard Of again until lHd when Mrs. Barton
received a letter IRON him saving that he
had enlisted in the tiftieth Pennsylvania
volunteers and would return anu cX-
plain everything when he received
his discharge. Mrs. Barton answered the let
ter, but heard nothing furthur The war
closed, and still the missing husband made no
sign. After various efforts and a lapse OF
years she wrote 10 the adjutant-gcneral of
PENNSYLVANIA aud received in return the infor-
nation that carton had been mOrtally wound
ed in the battle Of Cold llarbor, few days
after the date OF his repentent letter The
widow Of the deceased Barton about three
years ago made application for pension. She
received tie intelligence that soon after the
close of the war a woman, claiming to be John
cartons widow applied for, and, Ter claim
being satisfactorily established, obtained the
pension due 10 such a person, With nd
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-04-02

dtional claims upon the government bounty
In the shape Of little children. II appears that
Barton. after leaving Ohio, wandered back TO
Pennsylyanig and Ia lsJ2 married a
Miss Harriet Nhitlock. After Barton
was shot at Cold IIarbor he was
taken 10 the general hospital at Philadelphia,
where his second wife nursed him I'LL he died
The second NiCow had no knowledge VI The
first one. and her application for relief Vas
honest and conscientious. Her inst lntina-
ton Of her husbands former marriage was II
notice from the pension office 10 the efect that
her name had been dropped from tie rolls
pending an investigation. Mrs Barton oi
ohio. las substantiatcd her claims and II Mrs
Part IA of Pennsylvania, cannot prove the
diyOrc. ar,ou rom his first wife previous
TO bis second marriage, aud all records fail 10
show even an application for one. the pension
must ia future be aid the dead ldicr law
full widow
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-04-02
DEATHS RECORD.
A Railroad President Dead.

Gen. j. II. DevereuX, president of the Cleve-
land, Columbus, Cincinnati ~ indianapolis
railroad, died in Cleveland on the l1th inst.
of cancer OF the stomach. Mr.. Deveraux's i'll.
ness has been comparatively brief Uutil
a year past he has been the type Of physical
perfection. While other officials IN the Bee
line oHce occasionally succumbed 10 acme
tenn orary ailments, its president was always
~ ms desk, IN vigorous, perfect health. Last
July, however. he Was troubled with lumbago.
Within q few weeks he partially recovered,
but his physician prescribed rest and
Mr.. DeyereuX spent few weeks at Rich.
field Springs, " \. Not rccuperating, h.
took trip 10 England in October. and was
seemingly benefited. While in England he
attended several receptions ana had greatly i'm.
proved, but shortly Uefore his departure for
home lie grew worse again. High medical au-
thority consulted at London suspected the can.
cerous origin of Mr. Deyereux's affection, but
IL was not till his return u America that he
learned the nature Of his malady. He knew
its result would prove fatal, tut hoped the end
would be delayed till summer. He never
murmured. Even his most intimate friends
were in ignorance OF his trouble until few
DAYS ago His wife, herself an invalid at the
time, aid not learn it till quite recently. Mr.
Deyercux continued at his desk every day,
transacting his regular Office duties, until
Saturday, February -, when his physical
weakness kept him at home His mind was
bright and clear and he still attended e
business throug IA his secretary till a day or two
before his death.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-04-02
The They Do in Texas.

A railroad bridge over Fossil Greek. few
miles north of Fort Worth, texas, on the
Trans Continental road, was burned on the
18th, cutting on direct communication by rail-
way with the north, The bridge had been
soaked with coal oil, and the middle Of the 100
foot structure was entirely consumed. The
striking knights Of Labor deny that they had
any hand Ia The inccndiary work, but the citI-
lcns generally seem 10 blame them. \ tho
Ough iuvestig cation will he made.
\ north bound passenger train Was derailed
a mills and n half from Marshall the same
morning the spikes having been drawn and
rails misplaced. The CONF any has issued a
circular calling on all law abiding citizens OF
tie county to range themselves on the side of
law and order ana asking citizens and honest
Horkingmcn alike To assist in carrying out the
orders of the general court, ana IN putting
down the strikers who are spoken Of a. "hcnds
who are disgrace to mankind. Ii charges
them with acts which eudanger the lives of
women and children. The Knights condemn
he circular In the strongest terms. The com
lany and the knights both oiler rewards for
the arrest OF the guilty persons.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-04-02
THE STATE AT LARGE.
Monroe LOSS.

Hon. ID. J. Roman OF Monroe dieo at his
home In that city On the 18th inst, OF hem
orrhage OF the stomach and bowels
The deceased was loading lawyer and Re
publican politician. an exceptionally brilliant
orator ana ,onversatlonalist,.a man OF marked
general ability. lie was born in Monroe
county In n A., aud in 1863 enlisted in Com
pany f. Eleventh VI chigan Cavalry, and rose
10 the rank of sergeant. He continued In the
service until mustered out nj the close of the
war. lie served as deputy register Of deeds of
Monroe county and subsequently entered the
law department OF the Michigan University,
graduating IN the class OF 1871 In November Of
the same year he was appointed prosecuting
attorney 10 succeed NilliamA. Rafter, deceased,
was elected Ia the position IN 1872 and re-elect-
eel in 1874. lie served as supervisor of his
ward in 1872 and 1880 and was elected city at
torney i'm ISS9. In 1880 he was "A delegate TO
the Republican national convention. In 1872
he formed law partnership with Hon. Burton
Parker which continued until the appointment
of the latter to the Fort Peck Indian agency
in the fall of 1854. For n number of years
past he acted as an attorney Tor the Flint ~
Porc Marquette railway company He took
considerable interest in military matters, and
was commander of Jos. X. Smith Post g. c.
a. H., in 1881, and captain Of the Monroe
light guard iu.ls19. In April of that year he
married Miss Lille j. Barry who with two
young daughters survives him Few men
were more thoroughly acquainted in the county
and he enjoyed an extensive acquaintance
throughout tie state.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-04-02
Hand and Brain Workers Unite.

\ new secret orler resembling that Of TN.
Knights OF Labor 81 be called the Knights OF
Industry, j. ia course OF formation IN boston.
number OF meetings have been held and a
.onally adopted la few days public meet
ny, wil! be called and action taN,n tor the
Incorporation of the order. j. W. Mahoncy.
". +. tall~ y. r. Chase and other prominent
labor agitators are local leaders in the movement
The organization will embrace hand and brain
workers throughout the country and will work
on the same general lines AS The knights o.
Labor, but with more detnicues, upon certain
ssues. Strike, will be- discouraged and arbitra
ton advocated. y congress OF tie leaders will
probably be hcidin September The new order
il not intended TO autagoniZc the knigts OF
Labor, but 10 supplement-, and its promoters
believe that they will have the SYMPATHY and
assistance of the older organization.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-04-02
The Outlaw Surrerders.

fhe Apache outlaw Geronimo surrendered
10 Lieut.. Maus March list The facts leading
o the surrend are reported 10 he as follows:
The day before the SUR, ndCr ~ out ten miles
souiu OF San iCrnaruino the Apache camp
was attacked by Mexican forces aud hot
skirmish ensued. During the skirmIsh two
Apaches were killed, ANA the forces OF Gero-
nInO were CON leteiy routed. Geronimo and
his band fed IN the direction Of Lieut.. Aiaus' =
camp for safety and surrendered unconditIon-
ally.
The Mexican troops followed them across
the line INTO Maus's camp and demanded tn
risOners claiming the night occurred on Mex
lean soil ana the victory was theirs. Lieut.
Maus refused 10 give the prisoners up which
greatly inccnsed the MeXicans, WHO threatened
Il Z prisoners forces. Gen. Crook is hourly
expected in the camp, but at last accounts lad
lai.ed IL arrive. Two dispatches IRON Lieut..
Maus have been received ut Mud Springs ap-
Jealing for troops and assistance. The sltua-
Ion is critical in thC extreme and the massa-
ere OF Lieut.. MauS aud his command may oc
cur al any moment.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-04-02
A Novel Scheme.

The Evening Journals Minneapolis, Mimi
special says The Minnesota knights a
Labor have Iurchused 90 acres ol land IN
Crow Wing county and viii establish thereon
a cooperative oo.ouy. Three families 20 oul
at once and other, viii follow rapidly. The
and l. 10 be held in common forever. but The
trofits are 10 he divided yeary suong the
workers. In this latter feature the cominunit,
will be wi OILS unique. The object is 10 organ
ne agriculture and furnish re- ugc where
members ol the order forced cut OF employ
ment IN the cities can be supported without *
ense to the order. The plan me udes the
cooperative store one dairy, one stable and in
general a Capitalization aud unitCat on 6i
each branch ol agricultural industry. vii
age will be plated, and each CO Onist allowed
To hold one lot in fee simple. Al the land is
inalienable. The Northern achc railroad
company, from whom the and was bought
have agreed to hold one entire township in re-
serve for the order for a reasonable time.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-04-02
DETROIT MARKETS.

WnrAT--No. white, SPOT Sc asked
March, - G asked; April, sc lid; May 10
OO0 bushels AZ >ai4c; No. = red, Michigan
50. C asked; March, regular, :! caskcd March
Michigan, 2Cc asked; May, l0,0u0 hu at eh9EC
and 5000 bu at 50 G.; June, oJt.c bid, SOI. {
asiied; August, N9c bid; rejected. zoe bid.
CoRN--No. >, spot % asked. March, 37C
asked; new mixed, 3 cars at 3ic.
OATs-No. ? white, spot, 35i. &c asked.
CLovERsEEp-Prime spot, $50 bid, s6.3s
asked; No. spot, ~ bags at sob
Provisions New mess pork, $40 5O@l0 80;
mess pork, family new, SO 15td II W; short
clear, ell 5Oa.l -; lara, in tierces 6,aO1.c
kegs, o2s@'c; pals, 4QE4c; smoked hams,
.@J44c; shoulders ,. to5 &C; breakfast bacon.
,t4@r4c; oriei beef hams, 9(a9i.c extra
mess beef, $500 p.
Michigan winter wheat, stone pro
cess, - j0o+ 40; Michigan winter wheat,
roller process, 81 300; Michigan winter
wheat, lateuts, % 500 ~; Minnesota bakers,
- 900; Minnesota patents - 1Jd6; low
grades. winter wheat, e. 5U03 %; buckwheat,
S2(a- 20 per cwt.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-04-02
Wholesale MASSAGE.

Several weeks ago there was some trouble In
NnOna, Miss. between a white man named
Liddell and some NegTOe-. Llduell had inter
Tered in a row between two Negroes, and az
terward heard the crowd curs!ng min. lie
walked up TO them aud inquired why they
were abusing him. An alteration ensued and
"A number of shots were tired, Liddcll being
severely wounded. The Negroes engaged in
this dastardly attempt are known 10 be the
most defiant ana lawIeSs in the county, and
since the attempt on Mr.. Liddle's lie, have
been more openly defiant than ever. For some
reason not known they swore out a warrant a
lew days ago for Liddol's arrest IL was at
this trial ON the 18th inst the killing occurred.
The Negroes present we're mostly armed.
about O'Clock a party of armed nen, mum
bering about forty or hity, rode up To the
court house. They dsmounted and entered
the building and at once commenced firing on
the Negroes killing Is and wUuuding otherd
They then returned by the same route they
came.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-04-02
To Succeed Senator Miller.

Gov Stoneman of California las appointed
George llearnst | uited States senator, via
John +. Miller deceased.
Gcorgc Hearnst is proprietor OF the San
Francisco Examiner, and j. largely interested
in mining enterprises, having begun the pur-
suit after gold IN ~. His fortune is estimat-
ed AT S2uOJv,OO0 and his daily income amounts
10 5000 lie is b6 years OLD, and was born In
Missouri. OF South Carolina parentage, and
traces his ancestry TO Scotch stock. He is
married and has one son. The family is
prominent IN society senator hearnst was
Tie Democratic second choice for governor 10
lss!, and was nominated in caucus against
senator Stanford in l~SL
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-04-02
GENERAL NOTES.

This promise, to he n great year at
Cha taulu Lake The Chautauqua as
sembly management has made its first
announce ucnt OF the seas n, by whic .
the Chau auqua meeting, will beglnJuly
/, and for ten days thereafter, DR.,
John Hall of New York wi ! he the
principal attr elton, occurring daily on
theological topi :. J he cachers Re
treat will continue from July 10 TO 81
The School of anguage from July
10 TO Au2ust p; the VI >,ionary Confer
ence from July IS to august 3, and
the Thrice annual assembly from
August to "A. Angus 5 will lie the
commencement dsy of the class of 50
The management S'ys that by the
frightening Of { Cha tauqua season
the assembly proper has not uttered il
the least degree. and this season 1t
pr misses two months # instruction and
entertainment. At Long Point the
Chautauqua lake railwa II purchased
seventy acres of land, mclud ng the
point. On this ground circular race
track will e laid out, and base ball
diamond prepared. On the former ii
is proposed TO hold cycling matches
in which the wheelmen ia the union
will take part A large and fine band
of music wi e stationed at the point
throughout the season. and it is the in
ten ion to make the resort the Concy
Island of Chautauqua The plans Of
the company also include The building
of mammoth hotel like those seen at
EASTERN resorts.