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New York state q a r. Convention.

New York, April 2l.-The annual encamp-
ment and convention of the Grand Army of the
Republic of the State of New York began here
Hall The march of the veterans to the scene
of the encampment was very imposing, about
5000 men being in line. The attendance at the
convention is the largest in the history of the
organization in this State. After an address of
welcome, response on behalf of the organiza-
ton was made. Letters of regret were reaa
from Commander s. S. Burdette, of the G. A.
r. of the United States, Senator John A. Logan,
Col. Frederick D. Grant and A. s. Tobin, of
Pennsylvania Appropriate addresses We're
made by General Woodford, Comrade Loring
and Corporal Tanner. The afternoon was con-
sumed IN reading the reports of the commander,
adjurantgeneral and other staff officers. That
of the commander shows that there had been an
of 5000; Sc new posts were mustered, and
charters were granted. Five hundred and nine
ty-two posts were represented in the convention.
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THE SUNDAY JOURNAL

Has become the favorite issue of the week. The ed-
ton printed on that day is specially prepared and is
steadily increasing in circulation from week to week.
1t is sought after with avidty by both readers and
shrewd enterprising advertisers The literary char
acter Of the Sunday Journal is high that of
paper in the United States Besides the best writer's
in this country and in Europe whose works have APP
peared and will continue to appear in its columns
THE JOURNAL has introduced TO the public many
writer's whose poems and sketches have now fixed
and standard literary character and authority While
drawing upon the best authors of the world for orig
inal matter for its columns, THE JOURNAL has been
and will continue to be specially the medium througa
which local writers of the best class may find APP
preciative audience. THE SUNDAY JOURNAL reaches
all points possible to be reached by railway early on
the day of its publication.
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Minor Notes.

New Albany is getting up new city directory
A conservatory of music Ia to be started in
New Albany
The little son of Charles Kinney, of New AL
bany, was knocked down by circus wagon and
badly injured.
Thieves broke into the keno bank of Martin
Kimmel, at Jeffersonville and stole gambling
apparatus valued at $1l5.
Joseph w. Mcdonald, of Shelbyville, Ill.,, has
been arrested at Terre Haute on telegram
charging him with seduction.
George Kleespies, of Jacksonville, has been
arrested for knocking down and severely beat
Ing young girl named Annie Aubrey.
The funeral of ex- Commissioner James Bar
rett, will take place from his residence in Della
ware township. Delaware county, at 10 o'clock
to-day, under the auspices of the Masonic order
Of which he was prominent member
James Virgins, a farm hand in the employ of
George Hanson, living near the lime kilns, east
Of Logansport laid down to sleep yesterday with
D pipe full of burning tobacco in his breeches
pocket His clothing caught fire and he was
terribly burned.
The street-car company at Logansport has pe-
Ntioned the Council TO pass an ordinance grant
Ing them the exclusive privilege of utilizing
electricity or hot air in propelng their cars
through the streets The companv proposes to
do away with mules
Mr. and Mrs. James Boyce, of Muncie, ac-
bompanied by Mrs Boyces sister, Miss Eta
Mohler, left tonight for trip to Europe, where
Ehey will remain during the summer. They will
90 first to Ireland, Mr.. Boyces native land, and,
after remaining there time with friends, will
make tour of the continent.
Thomas Heslin, an Irishman who has been
renting farm south of Loeansport for several
years, has received word from Dublin, Ireland,
that his only brother has died and beaueathed
10 him his estate, valued at ten thousand pounds.
Heelin is poor man, and has hitherto been
bingularly unfortunate. He will leave in q short
lime to claim his fortune
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A Society Woman Charged with Forgery.

HARRIsBURG, Pa, April q. Developments
to-day indicate that three of the banks of this
city have lost $40, 900 through forged notes pre-
sented by Miss Priscilla B Mcclure, of this city,
who has always figured in the best Of society.
The names used as indorsers were her mother,
Margaret Mcclure. and her brother, VIM. Nc
Clure, of this city, and her cousin, Sherman
Furth, of Bellefonte. all of whom are the best
of security. They deny the Endorsements. The
money was obtained in February last, at which
time Miss Mcclure left the city. The notes fell
due few days ago, then the forgery was dis
covered Miss Mcclure is highly connected.
and herself and her mother, the latter widow,
are in good circumstances. She was one of the
leading young ladies in Pine-street Church, and
was always looked upon as model of modesty,
and was very unassuming. 1t is believed there
Is q man interested in the case.
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Horrible Cruelty to a Child.

SCRANTON, Pa, April 21-The trial of John
McAndrews and his wife on the charge of muir
der, in having caused the death of thirteen
year-old girl named Mary Gaughan, who had
been intrusted to them some time ago, is pro-
crossing here. Frank Gaughan, the girls
brother, aged eleven years, testified that she was
sent long distances in her bare feet in frosty
weather, was made to sleep the floor
on bed made of meal bags, with no covering,
and subslsted entirely on mush. At no time
since last fall was she permitted to wear shoes
or stockings On the Saturday evening before
she died. McAndrews heated poker until it was
red and rubbed it upon her teeth, saying that if
her ghost returned to this world he would be
able to identify her. Frank last saw his sister
on the morning of her death. She was lying
on the floor and had no clothing
over her. She asked him to lift her
head upon pillow and to place the family dog
upon her feet TO keep them warm. The children
of the house matreated her, and one day put a
bit in her mouth and chased her around the
house. McAndrews said they might kill her. for
all he cared. The Sunday before she died, Nc
Andrews removed Mary's clothing, put her in q
tub of water, and then beat her with horse
whip. This terrible story corroborated by
the neighbors, and Coroner Dean, who examined
the body of the child Immediately after her
death, testified that she died of starvation and
neglect
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INDIANA AND ILLINOIS NEWS
The Daily Chronicle Of. Happenings of
All Kinds in the Two States.
Disappearance of a Tax Collector-Emma
Fleetwood Charged with Completely in
the Murder of Her Parents-Notes.
INDIANA.

Greencastie Tax Collector Disappears in .
Very Mysterious Manner.
Special to the Indianapolis journal
GREENcAsTLE, April 2I-Quite sensation
was produced here last week by the mysterious
disappearance of one Townsend wilson, tax
collector of this place. Mr.. Wilson left his home
an Thursday morning, the 10Th, and has not
been seen or heard of since. He leaves wife
and FIVE children in an almost helpless condition.
Mr. Wilson married in 1872, and lived for time
Ia Sullivan county. In 1884 they moved to this
place and since that time have remained here.
The husband was somewhat careless in hs hab-
its, and was addicted to the use OF liquor. For
nearly year past he has been discouraged over
business troubles His mind has been unsound
At times, end it is quite probable that his disap
pearance may be attributed to this weakness.
though some think his purpose was to commit
suicide. Up to this time his wife knows nothing
Of his whereabouts, and is still hopeful for his
aafe return.
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Crons In Ohio.

COLUMBUS, o., April 2L-The April crop re,
port of the State Board of Agriculture, based
on returns from 985 townships since April l5
gives the following estimates: Rye-area, 81;
condition. go. Barley-area, 3d. condition. go
Peaehes--Per cent. of fruit buds winter killed,
Ca Condition oflive stock-horses 96; cattle, 80;
sheep, 3d. swine, 90. Live stock is generally
healthy and In good condition, except for hog
cholera among swine, and paper skin and gen.
eral bad condition of sheep are reported in few
counties Wheat is best this year in the south
half of the State, where il was an almost entire
failure last year. Tho condition Of wheat for
the whole State in June, 1885, was 81 per cent !,
against 81 per cent. now, SO far as reported.
Other fruits besides peaches thus far show good
prospects.
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ILLINOIS.
Emma Fleetwood Charged with Completely in
the Murder of Her Parents.

Emma Fleetwood Charged with Completely in
the Murder of Her Parents.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
MATTooN, April 2L-At Charleston. to-day
Emma Fleetwood was arrested and placed in
Jail on an indictment alleging completely in the
murder of her parents. Nehemiah and Josephine
Fleetwood, April 8. 1884 The double murder
was the most atrocious ever committed in Coles
county. The aged couple were murdered in
their beds at 10 o'clock at night, and each was
shot through the head. Nehemiah's head was
almost severed from the body. The house was
set on fire to cover up the deed. but the flames
were extingushed before great damage was done.
At the time the only other persons IN the house
were the daughter Emma a nan named James
Winkleblock and child Winkleblock was
arrested at the time, and narrowly escaped
lynching. At his first trial the jury disagreed
and at the second trial he was acquitted. The
public had lost all interest in the case until to-
day. The arrest Of Emma Fleetwood in connec-
ton with the case recalls public attention to the
crime the mystery surrounding which has
never been solved.
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The Losses at East Lee, Mass.

LEE, Mass. April 81. The estimates of the
losses by the food now attanable are as follows:
Harrison Garfield on paper mills and machin-
cry, $780, 900; on finished stock, 50000 on
materials, 500, 900; John McLaughlns machine
Smaller losses aggregate $4,000 The damage
to roads, bridges. ETC., is at least 1000 re-
lief committee has been formed, and its mem
bers are everywhere meeting VITA hearty assist
ance. G. w. Field telegraphs to draw him
for $1,000. The bodies of five of the victims
now lie in the little chapel of the village. The
funeral services will occur at 2:30 P. NJ to-mor-
row.
The correct list of the victims Of the flood as
follows:
A. N. White, aged forty eight Mrs. White,
aged forty seven; Ida May White, aged ten;
Alice /. White. aged eight Simon Dowd. Mrs
t. King and Mrs. Charles King The bodies of
Mr. Dowd and Ida White have not yet been
found.
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Two Burglars Captured.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
LoGANsPoRT April 2L-Last night. when
Michael Ryan, who has charge OF the Wabash
watertank at this place, returned home, he dis
covered three burglars at work in his house. He
pursued them and after following two of them
q half mile, grabbed revolver from one of
them, who was in the act Of shooting him, and
Jeveing it at him. ordered the pair to surrender.
He then marched them to Jail and turned them
over . the sheriff who identified them as
couple oil tobacco thieves who were placed in Jail
acme time ago, but against whom no substantial
evidence could be secured
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Brief Mention.

Philip Trenkenschub proprietor Of the Kyler
House, at Rock island, has died. at the age of
ffty-nine years.
In the Mooney murder trial at Waukegar the
jury panel was filled on Tuesday, after 1000
men had been examined.
The body of joseph Wanner. Of Peoria in
sane who had been missing since March, has
been found In the river.
Steven Collins has been arrested at Joliet,
charged with picking the pocket of F. B. Ives.
of New York, who was on his way to California.
j. NJ. Blythe, a dentist of Decatur charged
with taking liberties with a young married
woman In his Office, was tried on Tuesday and
acquitted.
At Quincy, Tuesday evening, a teamster
discovered in . sand bank the corpses of three
lads who mysteriously disappeared last Septem-
her, II 10 clear that they were excavating and
were buried Give.
Sheriff Wyatt, nc Tuscola. has received intelli-
gence from Frankfort, Ind, that @. G. Hogee-
man, who jumped from the train while en- route
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The Elections of tuesday.

CHICAGO, April 2l-Municipal elections took
place in many Illinois towns yesterday, and in
the majority Of cases where the contest was be-
tween license and no license the former was
victorious. At Joliet, Paxton, Urbana Belvi
dere, Rockford Monmouth. Warren, punt
Sterling and Lincoln, anti-license a. ugh
license aldermen are now in the majorit. At
Hennepin, Dwight, Anna, Monticello, Plano
and other smaller towns where license or no
license was the issue the Prohibitionists were
victorious.
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A Colossal Bride.

OTTAWA, Ont, April 2l.-To-day, at meet
ing of the railway committee who are investi
eating the Northwest railroad syndicate, which
involves charges made against Mr.. Beatty, a
member of Parliament for Toronto, and others,
to the effect that they had accepted stock in the
Northwest Central railway for using their in
fuence to obtain a land grant for the road, Mr..
Woodwork, NJ. P, read letter he had received
from E. A. G. Pew, of New York. which con-
tanned the statement that certain person in
New York had made Mr.. Beatty an offer TO
build the road. and 10 considering the offer Mr..
Beatty had remarked, in Pew's presence that
there was nothing in the offer for himself and
his associates, and that if the contractor in
question would agree to pay cash bonus of
ST. 500 per mile to him. making in the aggregate
1875, 600, that he would accept the offer.
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60 the Joliet penitentiary, last Saturday night,
had been captured at the former place. and he
has taken steps to secure him. The train was
running at the rate of forty miles an hour when
Hoggeman jumped off.
r. d. Mcdonald, a prominent lawyer Of DAN
vile, and Miss Ella Reshore, of Dowagiac,
Mich, were married at the residence OF the
brides mother, at Dowagiac, on Tuesday. They
left for six months trip in Europe.
William Holler. of Mitchell, Ind, has been
lodged in jail at Decatur, having been arrested
at Louisville, Ill., and fined $50 for fiourishing a
pistol in church under fit of inspiration. The
sheriff turned powerful stream of water into
the madman's face, and seized him and put him
in irons while the crazy man was dazed by the
novel attack.
G. Blumenthal pretended to be about to begin
the wholesale manufacture of cigars at Joliet,
deposited draft for several thousand dollars on
an Eastern bank, and told the bank officials to
ascertain its genuineness. Meanwhile he drew
checks against it, borrowed several sums, and
suddenly disappeared. 1t was soon ascertained
that he was fraud, and an officer was dis
patched after him to Chicago, where he was
found, arrested and returned and lodged in Jail.
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A Wariike Priest.

COFyUUH bptCIHI.
Rev. Frank Seggmiller, a Catholic priest at
Bradford, this county, became enraged because
some of the members of his church had attended
the Christian Church at that place, and when
the services had closed and the congregation
was dispensing Mr. Seegmiler fred three shots
at the crowd, but, luckily, no one was struck by
the bullets. The greatest excitement prevailed,
and there was strong feeling expressed in favor
of doing violence to the priest He is now under
arrest, and will be tried on three indictments at
this place
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WASHINGTON, April 21.-The Chair laid be-
fore the Senate letters from the Secretary of
the Interior, transmitting information as to land
grant wagon roads in Oregon, and copy of the
session laws of the Territory of Wyoming. Re-
ferred.
A resolution was offered by Mr.. German d.
recting the committee on the library to consider
the subject of celebration, in 1889. of centen-
NAL anniversary of the formation of the govern
ment and in 1892, of the four hundredth anni-
versary of the discovery of America This reso-
ton, Mr.. German said. was in place Of that al
ready submitted by him, which called for
special committee.
On motion of Mr. Plumb the Senate passed
bill granting right of way through the military
reservation at Fort Leavenworth. Kan, to the
Fort Worth, Northern & Southern Railroad
Company.
Ali the private pension bills on the calendar,
with the exception of half dozen, were passed.
The following bills were also passed:
A bill granting to the city of Chattanooga,
Tenn, a strip Of ground through the govern
ment reservation in that cisy for purposes Of
public street
A bill to authorize the Secretary of War to
settle the claim of Rev. DIR. s. w. Marston, of
st. Louis, a late Indian agent
A bill To authorize the sale of timber on certain
lands reserved for the use of the Menominee
tribe OF Indians 10 Wisconsin.
bill authorizing the Postmaster-general to
credit Miss Wallace postmistress at Washing
ton, Ark. with the sum of 1881, being an amount
lost by robbery of the mail at or near Hope.
Ark.
A bill to authorize actual settlers on the I'm
compahgre and White river Ute Indian reserva-
ton, who have taken lands under the pre-emp-
ton laws, to take 160 acres more at o. IS an
acre.
A bill authorizing the county of Clatsop. Ore
gon. to build bridge across Young's bay, in
that State.
A House bill to protect homestead settlers
within railway limits.
[It provides that homegtesd settlers on public
lands within railway limits, who are restricted
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PHILADELPHIA, April 2I-The Brooklyn club
to-day secured its first victory and administered
crushing defeat. to the Athletics. Weaver
pitched for the Athletics and the visitors began
pounding him in the first inning and never let
up till the game was ended The visitors also
played an excellent game in the field. The
Athletics made a miserable exhibition in the
field. and could do very little with the bat. At
tendance $500 Score by innings:
b b.essisa..4 9 9 8 8 9 / os
Earned runs-Athletics, /; Brooklyn, s. Two
base hits-Bierbauer, Bradley, Pinckney, Terry
Burch 2, Phillips, Smith. Three base hits-Cole
man, Sehaffer, Terry. Smith, PEOPLES. Passed
balls-Milligan, l. Peoples !. Wild pitches
Weaver, l. First base on balls-Athletics, TO-;
Brooklyn, L Base hits-Athetics, 8; Brooklyn
TO- Errors-Athletics 8; Brooklyn, 2.
BALTIMORE, April 2l-The tables were turned
on the Metropolitans to-day, and they were de-
feated in an interesting game Heavy hitting
and fine fielding was done by both sides The
visitors, with the exception of Orr, were unable
ninth innings. when five of their nine hits were
made. Orr, Sommers and Green did the best
batting. Score by innings
Metropolitans- O o o 3 6
Baltimore. ..........5 0 8 90 0 / Oh
Earned runs-Batimore. Z; Metropolitans, /.
Three-base hit--Greer. Passed balls-Ful
mer, 4; Crotty, 3. First base on balls-Of Kill
roy, l. off Mays, l. Observation-Disclosures. 4; Metro
politans, L
ST.. LouIs, April 21.-McGinnis was booked to
pitch for st. Louis to-day, but at the last mo-
ment Carruthers substituted and he being
sick, pitched very badly. and was batted all over
the grounds and the Louisyilles won the game
easily and without special feature. Score by
innings:
ST Louis. o O o.
Louisville .-...-...2 l o 0 2 5 2 O *-12
Earned runs-Louisville 6. Two-base hits
Latham, ONeill, Kerins, Browning. Three base
hit-Reccius Total bases on hits Browns 8;
Louisville, % Left on bases-Browns, z: Louis
vile TO- Bases called bals-Of Carruthers,
4; off Hecker. l. Passed balls-Cross, 2. Wild
pitches-Carruthers, /; Hecker, 2
CINCINNATI April 2l-The Pittsburgs played
here to-day and won by tremendous batting.
Barley was spiked at the plate in the third inn
ing and Carroll substituted. Attendance,
$500. Score by innings:
Cincinnati. -..-..3 IL O o O o. z
Pittsburg, .-..-.....O / a ! *-13
Earned runs-Cincinnati, 2; Pittsburg. Z.
Home ruLs-Miller, 2; Mann. Twobase nit
Jones. Three-bas hits-Lewis, Whitney. Car
roll, Mann. Passed bails-Keenan, 2. Wild
pitches-Galvin, 8. First base on balls-Of
Calvin, 3; off McKeon, g.
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Day orator and Poet.

Gen. Thomas w. Bennett. department COM
mander of the G. A. r., has accepted the invita-
ton to deliver the grafton, in this city, on Me-
mortal Day. Ben d. House. the adiutant-gen-
eral of the Grand Army, has been invited by the
posts of the city to read poem, and has con-
sented to do so.
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The Value of an Eve.

August Stuckmeyer has sued Frederick G.
Hess aud Casper Hess for S., 900 damages for in
juries received from an assault upon him by
Frederick Hess, in the latter's saloon on Madison
avenue, March 6. He alleges that the assault
was made with the aid and encouragement of
Casper Hess. AS result of the attack the
plaintiff lost the power of sight in his right eye
and was rendered unable to work for the period
nf eivx
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Repeating sharpe,s Charter.

ALBANY, N. Y, April 2l.-The bill repeating
the Broadway surface railroad charter passed
the Assembly. this afternoon. by q vote of 100
to 16 The bill now goes to the Governor for his
signature.
The bill providing that the consent of a GER
tain proportion of the property -owners on the
line shall be secured before the granting of a
street railway franchise was passed-98 to Is.
The bill to wind up the Broadway surface rail
road corporation was passed-79 to g.
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Condition of Mr.. Crocker,

NEW YORK, April 2l.-The condition of Mr..
Charles Croker, who was injured by the over
tnrning of his wagon. yesterday, is about the
same-perhaps slightly better
1t is said motion will be made in day or
two to dismiss the indictment against Shaler,
but such step will be opposed by the district
attorney who said to-day that he would move
for another trial
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or may hereafter make the additional entry al
lowed either by the act of March g. 1879 or of
July /, 1879, after having made final proof Of
settlement and cultivation under the original
entry, shall be entitled to have the lands COW
cred by the additional entry patented without
any further cost, or proof of settlement or culti
walton.
After an executive session, the Senate ad-
iournad
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'MY sore ran in the night and my soul re-
fused to be comforted" Poor fellow! of course
it did. Pity. he couldn't get Salvation Oil. But
/ will get him bottle at once. 1t only costs q
quarter.
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LIZ You need perfect tonic or blood purifier,
take DIR. Joness Red Clover Tonic. II speedily
cures oil troubles of the stomach. kidneys and
liver Can be taken by the most delicate.
Price, 50 cents
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Against Prohibition.

CoRINTH, Miss, April 21.--Tn the local-option
election yesterday there was a majority of forty.
two against prohibition
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THE worst throat trouble is removed by Red
Star Cough Cure. No opiates.