The Indianapolis journal., 1886-11-27
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

AT Meadville, "a, yesterday, Mrs, Mary Byl-
lesbv, aged eighty-seven, was burned to death
while alone in her room.
While Mrs. Charles Smith, of Charlotte. Mich,
was at work about her house her clothing caught
fire and she was burned to a crisp.
At Akron, o., yesterday, Alice Gridley aged
four years, fell upon stove. during the absence
of her mother. and was so severely burned that
death ensued shortly.
At Atlanta. Ca yesterday, Robert Hill shot
and killed his brother Tony, and, then, placing
the pistol to his own temple, killed himself. The
trouble was caused by whisky.
Montana is anxious for statehood A com
mittee of citizens at Helena are getting up a
strong memorial to Congress, and will go to
Washington IN person to press the claim.
At Philadelphia yesterday the will of the
late Margaretta 5. Lewis, which bequeaths over
100000 to religious and philan thropic purpos-
es, was admitted to probate.
At New York yesterday, the Wholesale
Cheese Butter and Egg Association indorsed
Senator Warner Miller for reelection, on ac-
count OF his work in behalf of the oleomargarine
bill
James G. Miller, cashier of the Bank of North
Minneapolis. was killed on Thursday by jumping
from train at the Union Depot, at Minneapolis
He made misstep, fell under the wheels, and
was terribly mangled.
The jewelry store of E. j. Courtcamp, at ST.
Louis, was entered by burglars Thursday night
who got away with about three thousand dollars
worth of diamonds watches and gold and silver
ornaments. The burglars have not been ar
rested.
while going home. found bottle by the road
side which they supposed to contain alcohol, and
drank it. It proved to be aconite, and two of
the Russians died the same night from the eff.
fects. The third died yesterday.
The Republican members of the Pennsylvania
V.0O 70 or hn tins Rrn%1
Fayette, Lawrence, Westmoreland, Washing
ton Indiana and Armstrong met at Pittshurg
yesterday and indorsed Hon. Matthew S. QUAY
for United States Senator, to succeed Senator
Mitchell.
While a Missouri Pacific passenger train was
standing at a small station. near San Antonio,
Tex, on Thursday night, two men entered the
express car, and attempted to ovepower the mes
senger and rob the car. The messenger sum-
moned the conductor to his aid, and, together,
they succeeded In arresting the thieves.
Two men, named A. Hungerford and Charles
Bickle. were arrested at Holton. Kan, by gov
ernment detectives, on Thursday, on the charge
of making counterfeit coin. In their house dies
and other implements and 163 counterfeir half
dollars were found. The metal was found in a
bed, where the wife of one of the men was lying
ill.
At general convention Of the Fenian brother
hood, held IN New York on Tuesday and
Wednesday of this week. all official connection
of O'Donovan Rosa with the brotherhood
was dissolved. The government of the order
was thereupon reorganiZed There are various
rumors as to the causes of Rossas relegation to
individuality in Irish matters, but the facts are
closely guarded by those who know them
Dalrymple, the left fielder Of the Chicago
Base ball Club, was released by President Spald-
ing yesterday, and at once signed contract to
play with the Pittsburg team for the season of
1887 Mr.. Spalding had good deal OF hestancy
about giving up Dalrymple but the latter felt
that change would be beneficial. and his wish to
withdraw was granted. The Pirtsburg manage
ment are also endeavoring to secure the services
of Flint.
A private letter from Oklahoma, L T., says
that the excitement following the report of the
discovery Of gold in that country is increasing
A party of prospecters has been out for some
weeks, prospecting along the streams of the in
terror, and are well pleased with the outlook
About three hundred claims have been staked
off. Samuel Robertson, an experienced Colorado
miner, reports having found gold on his claim in
paying quantities. Several miners have claims,
and from the indications expect to realize large
ly. The weather is very cold, and work is pro-
crossing slowly.