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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-20
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.

Desperate Attempt of BriSands to Capture a
Great-Grantison of Admiral Nelson.
ROME March ia sensation has been pro-
duced in Sicily by most daring attempt by
brgands to capture the greatgrandson OF Ad-
mirai Nelson. The young gentleman is the Hon.
Victor Albert Nelson Hood, son of the present
and third Irish Baron Bridgeport. whose father
was the husband Of Lady Charlotte, daughter Of
Admirala Nelson. His father is equerry to the
Queen and Duke of Broute, in Sicily. The
family estate includes the estate containing the
Castillo de MANAGE. in Sicily, which was given
by the King of Sicily to the Admiral as a testi-
monial of gratitude for the victory of Trafalgar.
Victor was residing in the castle, when the
brigands who, it is believed, had plotted to take
him prisoner and hold him for high ransom.
made an attack in force upon the place. The
servants were brave, and soon rallied around
their young master in defense of his person and
estate. A desperate and prolonged battle en-
sued; which resulted in the defeat and dispersal
of the robbers, but only after many of them
were disabled by wounds from further fighting.
Four of the brigands were taken prisoners and
turned over to the custody of the authorities
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-20
Two Young Men Murdered.

SALEM, Va, March ia horrible double
murder was committed on Back creek, this
county, Wednesday night man named Grit
fey. who has a wife living on Back creek, has
just returned from Texas, where it is alleged,
he served term in the penitentiary His wife
refused to recognize him. and, learning that John
and Pickett Metz, sons of VIM. Metz, had been
visiting his wife in his absence, Griffey went to
their home, called one of the young men out and
shot him through the heart. He then entered
the house and shot the other young man through
the right breast The murdered young men are
aged seventeen and eighteen, respectively. Grit
few is still at large.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-20
Alexander's Tenure Will BE BrieI

ST. PETERSBURG, March 19.-The journal de
st. Petersburg declares Prince Alexander Of
Bulgaria. who claims life title under his APP
pointment by Turkey to the governorship of
Eastern Roumelia. naust renounce that claim and
content himself with title of the governorship
for the simple term of four years The paper
says the powers will insist on this before
they ratify the action of Turkey. The Journal
further declares that Prince Alexander makes a
great mistake if he thinks that the Greek diff
Guilty will influence Europe In his favor.
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A True knight.
A Tru
Lebanon Patriot.

Charles j. Many, the Republican candidate
for trustee at Indianapolis, is true Knight Of
Labor, being practical mechanics man who
earns his bread by the sweat of his face He
was as good soldier as went into the war from
Marion county. We served with him and know
whereof we speak. He has record of over
three years in the revenue service that is as
clear as CRYSTAL
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Minor Notes.


The young men of Switzerland county are or
ganizing into Republican clubs.
Miss Warren, of New Albany, was thrown
from horse near Corydon, and had leg
broken.
Horse thieves are operating about Patriot.
They are bold and successful A vigilance COM
mittee has been organized.
Four of the young bloods of Patriot, when on
a spree, destroyed a large number of window
lights and several glass doors
Charles Morgan, farmer of Egypt Bottom,
was knocked down and robbed of $50 by foot
pads. The money was the proceeds of a lot of
tobacco he had just sold.
At Evansvi lie, last night, the infant son of E.
g. Burdette, aged three years, was run over by
street car and frightfully mangled. The child
is still alive. but the doctors give no hopes.
About forty acres of woodland caught fire
near Otisco. Clark county. and was totally de-
stroyed The loss cannot be estimated, but it is
very heavy, and will foot up to several thousand
dollars.
Cards are out announcing the marriage of
Miss Mildred G. Hill, of New Albany, daughter
of the late d. G. HILL to the Rev. r. g. Farley,
pastor of John street M. E. Church, Of that
CITY, on the 18th.
A competitive examination of applicants for
appointment rs a cadet OF the United States
Military Academy at West Point, from the
Third congressional district of Indiana. will be
held in the courthouse in New Albany, April
8, 1886.
The Martinsville Common Council, last night,
by vote of seven to two, passed an ordinance
authorizing the enny Electric-lght Company. of
Indianapolis. to put in the lightin that city. and
a contract was closed with Mr. Brainard Rori-
SON. the secretary of the company, for twenty
light plant, to cost, with engine. 81, 900.
The Salem water works question is now set
tied. The contract was let last month by the
water works trustees to Mr.. Moses Shrum, and
Immediately an injunction was filed by Berkey
& Mabley. This was tried before Judge Bick-
nell, who rendered verdict in favor of the
water-works. This meets the approval of a
large majority of the people.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-20
Fatal Accident ON the Texas g Pacific.

accident occurred on the Texas e Pacific rail-
road at Iona Station. fourteen miles west of
here. which resulted in the death of engineer
w. Fl. Metcalf and fireman Dick Clark. The
train was the through passenger from El Paso
TO St Louis The engineer, owing to the
very bad condition of the road as a
sequence to the strike. was running at
the rate Of about sixteen miles an hour, when
tho pilot of the locomotive struck something and
the shock threw the hre-box out of position.
causing the boiler to explode. Metcalf was
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-20
A Carrier Fatally Beaten.

KILLARNEY, March ia carrier named Neill
was attacked and beaten until unconscious, last
night, while carrying goods from Killarney to
Melahoffe for the Curtin family, the head of
which was murdered by moonlighters last No
vember. The carriers injuries serious, and,
it is feared, may prove fatal
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hurled sixty feet, and Clark about two hundred
fees BACK Of the engine The explosion poSW ,eS
the locomotive and tender fell, completely
wrecked The express messenger and mail
clerk. and a number of passengers were badly
shaken up. Heavy rains to-day have made the
track of the Texas e. Pacific worse than ever
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-20
;. P1ERcE,s "Fayorite Prescrintionn perfectl

DR. PIERcE's ''Favorite Prescription" perfectly
and permanently cures those diseases peculiar
to females 1t is tonic and nervine, effectually
allaying and curing those sickening sensations
that affect the stomach and heart, through re-
aex action. The backache and dragging
down" sensations all disappear under the
strengthening effects Of this great restorative
By druggists,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-20
Steamship News.

SOUTHAMPTON, March 19.-Arrived: Werra,
from New York, for Bremen.
LONDON, March 19.-Passed the Scilly isl
ands Bohemia, from New York. for Hamburg
NEW YORK, March l9-Arrived Waesland,
from Antwerp; Elbe, from Bremen; City Of
Chicago, from LIVERPOOL State of Indiana, from
Glasgow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-20
Failures for the Week.

NEW YORK, March 19.-The business failures
occurring throughout the country during the
past seven days, as reported to r. g. Dun & Co.,
number for the United States 100, and for Canada
IS, or a total of 225, as compared with total of
239 last week and 246 the week previous to the
last. The gradual decline in casualties in this
country still continues, but in Canada failures
seem to increase as the spring opens.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-20
Mrs. Mag Sues for Damages.

Nancy A. Mag yesterday filed suit against
Lew Wallace and A. W. Hatch. The defend
ants had given an injunction bond in the Hyde
Frey controversy in the United States Court,
but the restraining order was dissolved and the
receiver removed. The plaintiff claims dam
ages, and seeks to recover Judgment on the bond.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-20
Five Years for Robbery.

VIM. McMullen arrested here with Edward
Angelina and others for robbery during the Hen
bricks funeral, and afterwards taken to Cincin-
natl, was yesterday sentenced to the Ohio peni-
Tertiary for five years. He stole q lot of over
coats from Fisher, the tailor, in that city
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-20
Cable Notes.

The snow and ice throughout Germany are
thawing, and floods are reported in many parts
of the empire.
A number of the American residents Of Paris
will give banquet to NJ Pasteur Apri, II.
United States Minister McLane will preside.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-20

as an excellent medicine to my friends and to
the public in general who may be afflicted with
rheumatism. Il. L. Dimock, of the firm of
Dimock q Hayner, insurance agents. GAINESVILLE,
Wis.
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for her, which resulted in finding the dead body
of the unfortunate woman suspended by piece
Of clothes-line from the rafters of an out-build
ing. No cause is assigned why Mrs. Champ
should take her life
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-20

While digging cellar on Buckeye street. Gin
cinnati yesterday William Meyers and Frank
Bauer were crushed to death by mass of earth
falling on them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-20
Elevator Men Assign.

DULUTH, Mimi, March 19.-Lenham & Co..
who own eight elevators in Dakota, on the line
of the Northern Pacific Railway, assigned
this afternoon. for what amount is unknown, but
the sum is quite large as they did large bust
ness. The firm was rated ''blank" by Brad
streets, but was generally believed to be safe
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-20
Bitterness Between Germany and France.

BERLIN, March 19.-The National Zeitung
and other papers contain similar articles to that
of the Post yesterday attacking France. In
military and political circles it is feared that NJ
De Freycinet will be powerless to oppose the de-
sire of partisans for revenge
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-20
One Of Us Left.
Chicago Mail,

Chicago Mail.
Simon Cameron has entered upon his eighty
eighth year, and the old man is still strong in
body and mind. He is at least one Of US who
hasn't gone
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-20
Appeal of the Telephope cases.

An appeal will be taken to the United States
Supreme Court by the Central Union Telephone
Company on the case involving the validity Of
the law regulating rentals, as soon as the papers
can be prepared
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-20

''BETTER Late than never but better never
late when troubled with cough or cold Take
DR.. Bigelow's Positive Cure at once, which cures
all throat and lung troubles speedily and thor
oughly Pleasant for children 80 cents and 81.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-20

The total imports of dry goods at New York
during the past week were valued at 81, 972, GOT,
and the amount thrown on the market at So, 720,-
S67 i.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-20
The shooting of Wallace

Special to the indianapolis Journa1.
KoKoMo. March 19.-deorge Edwards, OF the
saloon firm of Crosson &c Edwards, and at whose
saloon Hutch Wallace was shot, on Tuesday
night was arrested this evening by city officers.
There is strong chain of circumstantial evil
dence pointing to Edwards as the man who shot
Wallace. Edwards gave ST. 900 bond for his APP
pearance for preliminary hearing on Friday, the
Goth. Until that time Edwards declines to talk.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-20

A six-year-old child of Joseph Taylor, in Clay
county, Tennessee, accidentally killed her father
while handling pistol in his presence
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-20
Narrow Escape of SOmnambulist.
.cial to the Indianapolis Journal

Special to the indianapolis Journal
SALEM. March 19-Ths morning, at O'clock
Maud the twelve year-old daughter of DR.. R. j.
Wilson, editor of the Democrat, dreamed that
she was to go across the street and preach to
Mrs. Hobbs. She got up in her sleep, opened
the door and crossed the street to the residence
of Mrs Hobbs. The latter heard the girl en-
deavoring to open the door. Maud, possibly,
finding the door locked, returned, coming to the
door of her own home. She did not, it
seems. come in immediately but stood at the
door fumbling with the gnob of the lock, which
awakened her father. He thought it burglar,
and got his revolver. The door opened, and he
shot his daughter in the f1eshy part of the right
shoulder. The ball passed back and lodged. 1t
has not yet been found The wound is not con-
sidered dangerous thought it is very painful. It
is a very unfortunate occurrence. and almost a
miraculous escape from death, as the chila was
only ten or twelve feet from her father
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-20
The Best Remedy

for Colds, Coughs, and all Throat and
Lung diseases, ever used in my family.
Robert Vanderpool, Meadville. Pa.
Some time ago took q slight Cold,
which, being neglected, grew worse, and
settled ON my Lungs. I had hacking
cough, and was very weak. Those who
knew me best considered my life to be
in great danger. continued to suffer
until commenced using Ayers Cherry
Pectoral. Less than one bottle of this
valuable medicine cured me, and
feel that I owe the preservation of my
life to its curative powers. - Mrs. Ann
Lockwood, Akron, New York.
Ayers Cherry Pectoral is considered,
here, the one great remedy for all diseases
of the throat and lungs, and is moro
in demand than any other medicine of its
class. j. r. Roberts, Magnolia, Ark. tt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-20
Twelfth District Republicans,

Special to the indianapolis journal.
Fort WAYNE, March 19.-The Republican
central committee of the Twelfth congressional
district met here to-day. All the six counties
were represented. After the transaction of the
usual routine business it was decided, after due
consideration, to hold the next convention at
Kendallville. No action was taken as to date.
The basis of apportionment was fixed at one
delegate for every 200 votes cast for Blaine, and
one for every fraction thereof over 100, which
gives the counties the following representation:
Allen, %; DeKalb. r. Lagrange, IL; Noble Is;
Steuben, IL; Whitley. 10; total, a.
1t is stated to-day, upon what seems to be re-
liable authority, that Montgomery Hamilton
and p. S. O'Rourke, who contesting the
Democratic candidacy with Judge Lowry, will
county. This is discouraging to the partisans of
the Judge, who counted confidently on a solid
delegation from that county.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-20

Special to the INDIANAPOLIS journal.
ROCHESTER,, March 19.-Mrs. Joseph Champ.
the wife of well-known farmer. living a few
miles south of town. committed suicide yester-
day. Late last evening she left her home, and it
was supposed she Was paying friendly visit TO
q neighbor. Failing to return, search was made
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-20

Hendricks County Sunday School Convention.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
DANvILLE, March l9.--The Hendricks county
Sunday school convention convened here on
Wednesday evening The convention was at
tended by the principal Sunday school workers
in the county, and also by the State superinten-
dent John Leavering. Organization for Evan
gelization" was the main subject under consider
alton, and "How to Reach the Masses was also
discussed at some length. 1t was the universal
conclusion that an institute for the instruction
of superintendent and teachers should take the
tutes should be organized for the same purpose.
The work of the convention was concluded by
vote that the chairman should appoint town
ship committees for the purpose of executing
the work in accordance with the plans set forth
by this convention.
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Speedily Cured.

I am satisfied that this remedy saved my
life.-Jno. Webster, Pawtucket, r. /.
contracted severe cold, which
suddenly developed into Pneumonia,
presenting dangerous and obstinate
symptoms. My physician ordered the
use of Ayers Cherry Pectoral. His in
structions were followed, and the result
was rapid and permanent cure. -
III. e. Simpson, Rogers Prairie, Tex.
Two years ago suffered from severe
Cold, which settled on my Lungs. con-
suited various physicians, and took the
medicines they prescribed, but received
only temporary relief. A friend induced
me to try Ayers Cherry Pectoral. After
taking two bottles of this medicine / was
cured. Since then have given the Pee
tOral to my children, and consider it
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-20
Ayers Cherry Pectoral,

Prepared by DIR. j. @. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold By Ill Druggists. Price 81; aix bottles, -.
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A Common Cold

lions of the Throat, Bronchial Tubes,
and Lungs. Therefore. the importance
of early and effective treatment cannot
be overestimated. Ayers Cherry Pee
toral may always be relied upon for the
speedy cure of Cold or Cough.
Last January I was attacked with
severe Cold, which, by neglect and fire.
quent exposures, became worse, finally
settling on my lungs. A terrible cough
soon followed, accompanied by pains in
the chest, from which suffered intense
ly. After trying various remedies, with
out obtaining relief, / commenced taking
Ayers Cherry PICTORIAL, and was
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-28

FINANCIAL.

NEW YORK. Dec. n. noen.-Stocks dull
hut Grm, Money easy and qu ct at 5per cent.
Exchange-long. 81 1905 79s<; short. 81 $50
IA s3lS. state bonds neglected. Government
bonds dull but steady.
$500 D. m.-Excnange dun but STEADY.
Money opened quiet NJ 8 al per cent. closing
A. nerceIt, offered. Sub-Treasury balances
-t,old, Sl27,3 5000: CURRENCY, SlA, lsO,Cc0.
Government bonds duh but steady; four per
cents. 1884,: three per cents. l0l1s bid. State
bonds dull but steady.
The stock market to-day, while reporting 4
larger aggregate OF shares sold than on Fri
day, differed in degree only rs to dullness.
To- day being bank holiday In London there
was no arbitrage business, which aided In the
prevailing stagnation. The influences over
Inc market TO day were generally OF an un-
favorable character, OF which discussion OF
the Interstate bill, the strike upon Reading
and the rumored reduction in the rate or divl-
dend upon ST. Paul, were the most consp'cu-
ous. Money was easy with maximum rate
OF I per cent. There was small pressure 10
seil In the early morning which. however.
soon disappeared, but o general heavy tone
was noticeable throughout the day. and IL de-
veIoned into a decided weakness among n Few
atncts toward the close Of the board and over
one third OF the entire days ouslnsss was
done in the last forty-nve minutes. 81. Panl
vaa a conspicuous feature In the late decilue,
Tor reasons noted above. Union Paciiic
Welded steadily throughout the day, while
| Louisville and Nashville. after the nrst hour'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-28
Estimated Cotton Orop. Iss6.s,.

u. l.. Greene q Co., III their annual circu-
lar. give the following crop estimates:
states-North Carolina 0, O5s, 600 bales, South
Carolina 1921. 900. Georgia Ga ZOO, Alabama
6,837 900, Mississippi 6.223. 600, Louisiana O.
100000, Texas 6.4Ss,000. Arkansas 8,474, 600,
Tennessee 6,4s6,Ooo; average. 6,39S, 900.
Ports-Galyeston 1892, 000 bales, New Or
leans s,SS9.000, Mobile 1896. 600. Savannah
6,403,000, Charleston G,S15, 600. Wilmington
6,2l2,000, Norfolk 6,45S, LOO: average ,376. o0O
Interior towns-Memphis s,542 600 bales,
Charlotte ,2s2, 900, Montgomery 6,4l2, 900; St.
Louis 6.475.000, Cincinnati 6,6560oO, Shrevs-
port 6.5Sl 600, Atlanta 6,362,000, Houston
6;5lo. 600, Vicksburg 100000; average. o.
447. 000.
Based upon the above estimates Messrs
Greene and Co. place the American crop OF
lsS6-s7 at $3.50, 900 bales.
Figures are presented indicating a supply
for the cotton year OF 1886 81 of 466 900 bales
against 7.4S7,000 bales during the preceding
year, and an increased estimate of consump-
ton. The division of the amount used last
year was, in round numbers, 4.36S, COO bales by
Europe and 1898 900 bales by America, with
per cent. for Europe, Is per cent. for America
and for The world nearly ii per cent. From
the present outlook it appears safe to esti
mate further increase or consumption this
season of per cent. for Europe and per
cent for America, as, taking the generally
improving condition of business with the rea-
sonable expectation that cotton must partIci-
pate, 1t lie fair to look for growth of about
81 per cent. In The worlds con Sumptiou OF
American cotton. Placing the quantity that
the world will require. therefore. at 6,5S7. 00C
bales, against the estimate of ,4S6 900 bales to
meet the demand, there VIII be left at the end
of the sea-on about $4,000 bales visible sup
ply and mills stocks, with possibly about the
same relative division as this season, though
1t IS doubtful II spinners will allow their re-
serve TO run quite so low as during previous
years. Referring again to conditions of ouI
crop, however, it must not be overlooked that
its SHINING quality is probably 2 per cent
greater than last season, nor can the contin-
gency of an interruption to uniform business
improvement be ignored. Political compli.
cations in Europe are by no means a remote
possibility; and the silver question, so promi-
nent disturbing factor last year, still re-
mains virtually In allegiance, and likely at any
time to become renewed source of annoy.
ance ana irFegularity.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-28
SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2s 1885,

SOLO. Provisions-Pork quiet at sl2. Lard
stronger at So 20; held at Sc 20. Bulk meats
firmer; short ribs SIC. bacon firm; short
ribs 61sc, short clear 71sc. Whisky steady at
81 Is.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 27.-Coffee weak. Cot
ton seed products nominally unchanged.
Sugar quiet but steady. Molasses quiet but
steady.
LoulsvILLE, Dec. T.-Grain and provis-
ions quiet and unchanged.
NAVAL STORES.
NEW YORK, Dec. %, noou.-Splrlts turpen =
tine quiet at 38c. Rosin quiet at 81 COG
OH.
$500 Up. m.-Spirits turpentine steady. Rosin
quiet.
CHARLESTON, Dec. 27.-Spirits turpentine
steady at 1910. Rosin hrm; good strained
sec.
WILMINGToN. Dec. 27.-Sprts turpentine
hrm at S3l5c. Rosin firm; strained 75c, good
strained SOC. Tar firm at 81 Is. Crude tur-
pentine tirm; hard 81 90; yellow dip ana vir-
gin 81 80.
RICE.
NEW YORK. Dec. 27.-Rice market steady.
INV ORLEANS, Dec. T.-Rice, Louisiana
ordinary to prime 23z(d4c.