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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-05
INDIANA AND ILLINOIS NEWS
An Ex-Army Officer Abuses His Wife and
Takes His Life with Morphine.
The Dennis Trial at Richmond-Story of q
Man Who Fought with Napoleon-Farm-
ers' Institute-Notes and Gleanings.
INDIANA.

Col. e. H. Mcpherson Abuses His Wife and
then Commits Suicide.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
EVANSVILLE, March AIN November last a
large. handsome man. of splendid physique. and
his wife, arrived in this city, and the gentleman
began selling a patent-right for a washboard.
He gave his name as E. Ell. Mcpherson. He had
plenty of money and paid debts promptly. When
sober he was all attention to his wife, but when
drunk he was harsh and cruel. Last week he
was so abusive that the wife left him, and went
to another boarding house. Mcpherson pro-
cured a cowhide, and, going to the house, used
it on his wife. He was arrested and fined. He
has been drunk ever since, and has frequently
threatened Mayor Bridwell for his arrest. Yes
terday he was gloomy and morose, and was seen
to destroy a large bundle of private papers. He
went to a drug store, and purchased sulphate of
morphia. To-day, about 2 o'clock. he came to
the board;ng-house, ate a hearty dinner, and was
apparently in the best of spirits. About 3
o'clock he lay down to take a nap, and at 5 was
unconscious. Physicians were sent for, but
could do nothing. and he died
g. hour later. The wife is deeply
afflicted over her bereavement Mcpherson
was from Covington, KY, and was thirty-nine
years old. He was a graduate of West Point,
and formerly a colonel in the United States
army. He was a well-known Indian fighter, and
obtained great reputation by a daring rescue of
two young ladies from Indians. some years ago.
He was the author of the expression, 1.-THE only
way to reach an Indian is by a ball of lead"
While stationed in the West he ordered his SOL
diers to shoot at sight every Indian, whether
hostile or not. For such acts as this he was
three times ordered to Washington and severely
reprimanded. He is a brother of the noted
grain dealer, Mcpherson, of Chicago. His
mother and sisters reside in Denver.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-05
Mrs. Dennis on Trial.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, March An the trial of Malinda
Dennis for s~tabbing with intent to murder her
husband, Newton Dennis, he told substantially
the same story as published in the Journal-that
she did it because he defied her in serving the
Lord by exhorting, ETC., and his testimony was
corroborated by others. Mrs. Dennis did not
deny the stabbing, but denied her husbands
statement of the cause. saying it was thought
lessly done in a moment of passion, after he had
knocked her down.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-05

Local Observations.
INDIANAPOLIS, March 4.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-29

tholomew this evening, going after
load of SD for the OIL mills at This
place.
Two bales cotton received in town
to-day.
Mr., David Newhouser of New Or
leans, was in the city to-day.
The Hon. G. Newton of MorehOuse
seems to be very popular with the peo-
pie of West Monroe, and is considered
by them as being the most available
man in the District to enter the Com
gressional race with MIR. King and the
rest and to the knowing politicians of
that ward we wish to add that the
Hon. ]. Floyd King our present eff
cient and worth representative is hard
to curry as congressional steed from
the fact that the opposition has been
eight years in trying to "brush him
down."
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-29

Wesley Wynn, the young colored
brakesman, who was run over by a
train of the VS.. & p. r. r., yester-
terday, mention of which accident was
made in this paper last evening, died
at p. m.-about three hours after the
occurrence and was buried at O'Clock
this afternoon. "Blood," as he was
known, was one of those colored cits
liens who worked hard and respected
all and was dutiful to any trust i'm
posed upon him by his employers.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-29
PLEASE EXPLAIN,
MONROE, La, June %, /

MONROE, La, June 20, 1885.
Ed. Telegraph:
AS a matter of information to the
people of West Monroe, will you
kindly convey request to "Dotter"
for further details Of the "large and
enthusiastic meeting "held" there yes
terday? 1t is my pleasure TO own
residence in that quiet town, but 1
heard or lknow nothing of the meet
ing, and indeed, l have been unable
to finI man who will own his pres
ence or enthusiasm on that occasion.
Will "Dotter" name the names Of
those who were present
CITIZEN.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-29
CHEAP coLUMN-PAY LOCALS.
ICE Z! ICE!

Ice houses have been established at the
Cotton yard and at Jeter's Butcher Shop
in Five Points.
Ice delivered in lots Of 10 lbs. and up
wards to parties who take that quantity
regularly every day. Parties wishing ice
delivered will notify Mr. Johnson at the
Factory OF the Monroe Ice Company.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-29

A Dakota judge, in The course of his
charge to the jury recently, touched
on an important point. He said:
"Although the prosecution has es-
tablished the fact that the defendants
father was once member Of the legis-
lature, this should have no influences
with you in bringing in your verdict.
The unfortunate affair in the life of
his father might, of course, make us
look with suspicion on the family, but
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-29

The marriage certificate of Grover
Cleveland and Francis Folsom shows
that the former is 49 years old and
the latter 81. AS we all know, "fig-
ures do not lie," and, as we have
learned from the alchemists, the figure
seven is particularly lucky. Now, if
one reflects that the brides age is
three times seven, and that the groom's
age is seven times seven, and the diff.
terence between them is four times
seven, he will see how luck they
ought to be- Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-29

Capt. E. B. Cryer of the d. Stein
thinks that the jocose individual who
started the report that the D. Stein
had sunk in Red river should go and
"soak his head" in that stream-there
being water enough for that purpose
but not enough to sink the Stein in.
This boat arrived up yesterday.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-29
Notice.

OFFICE MONROE COMPRESS AND WARE.
HOUSE COMPANY.
MONROE, La, June 25, 1856.
In accordance with resolution Of the
Board OF Directors-notice is hereby given
that the third installment of twenty per
cent on the stock of the Monroe Compress
and Warehouse Company, has been called
to be paid to F. &. Hudson, Treasurer. on.
or before July 1st. prox.
BY order Of the Board 4
FRANK p. STUDIES.
-, President.
w. p. Renwick, Sec'ty.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-29
VvESTMONROE DOTS.

FROM OUR REGULAR REPORTER.
Business has been pretty fair in
town to-day, there being number Of
wagons in from the country.
The steamer d. Stein direct from
Red river arrived at our landing early
ast night and will leave for the Barr
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-29

We suggest to The City Council that
they discuss at the next meeting, the
market house-question. A market
house centrally located, ought to pay
a good dividend to the city.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-29
SUM Nj Err MILLINERY.

Mrs. NJ. j. McKenna desires to in :.
form the Ladies that they can now
purchase from her Summer Millinery
at greatly reduced prices. The Ladies
are requested TO bear this fact in mind
Mrs. M. J. MCKENNA,
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-29

There is a good prospect now that
Monroe will have a National Bank.
That it needs such, goes beyond say.
ing, and that such an institution
would pay is certainty.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-29
BASE BALL.

Our citizens should now aid our
base baliists who are willing to fur
nish them with plenty of amusement
during the summer, of an exciting,
though relishing nature. The latest
correspondence concerning the "na-
tional game" is from Farmerviie, and
the Monroe club is ARA nging the pre-
liminaries and will accept.
FARMERVILLE, La,
June, 81. 1886.
Talbot SLillman, Monroe, La.
Dear Sir:-I see by the OUACHITA
TELEGRAPH that Monroe B. B. Club
has been trying to get game with the
Union Club. l am manager OF the Uu-
ions and have not seen anything from
the club at Monroe to indicate that
they desired to play US. l will say we
stand ready to play any club that feels
disposed to cross bats with US. We
are averse to playing for money.
X x X X
We understand that you are arran-
ging stand and enclosure, so that if
the public wishes to see they can do
80 by paying for it. What proper
tion OF the gate receipts are you wills
ing to allow Willing clubs when they
play Monroe nine, and what per-
centage of the gate receipts will be ex.
pected ia case we make arrangements
with other clubs to play on your
grounds l am anxious to play there
II suitable arrangements can be made,
and will endeavor to make your out
lay on the Monroe boys as light as
possible-In fact, l think If we can
work harmoniously together, the out.
lay can all be made back Ibis summer.
l think 1 can arrange to play Bas.
trop, Shreveport and Homer there at
Monroe. An interest in the game ca
be worked up if we try, and at least
have a good deal Of sport.
Respectfully,
]. M. RABUN,
Manager OF the Union B. B, Club.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-29
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

Parties not receiving their paper regular
ly will confer q favor by filing their COM
plants with the business manager.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-29

The Monroe Amateuers will appear
before the public at the Opera House
on Thursday night the 9Th prox.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-29

Fruit jars |! fruit jars-pints, quarts
and half gallons-at,
TROUSDALE BROS.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-29
BAGGAGE! BAGGAGE!!

I desire to inform the public that am
now running a single dray for its con-
venience. All orders for the prompt de-
livery of baggage to and from trains and
hotels will receive my personal attention.
V. T. VOGH.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-29

DOR SALE-Having secured large and
l. fine lot of cypress timber 1 am enabeled
to fill all orders for cypress shaved shingles
on short notice. Address all orders to
Fl. T. BENOIT.
Monroe, La.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-05

Dayton papers to-day tell how Detective
Kirby made neat capture at the BomnrlI
house, at DAYTON. yesterday afternoon. In
the morning Charles Harris, resident of
Springfield. who went 10 Dayton several
days ago and stopped at the Bonnell house,
appeared at police headquarters and re-
ported the fact that his room had been en-
tered and his silver watch and chain
stolen. Kirby went Ia the B0nnell house
yesterday afternoon. and seeing suspicious
looking fellow luatimg about the place. in
Quired Of a companion his name. The
c0l0red man addressed stated that the
others name WAS John Fry, and that hr
was from yellow Springs. With this in
formation Detective Kirby approached Fry
and asked his name He replied that il
WAS Evans. Kirby at once took the man To
task, and Evans finally admitted 1thlt he
was Fry. Kirby then told him that he
wanted him, and charged him with enter
ing the room Of Harris and stealing his
watch. | pom being closely questioned, he
admitted his guilt and was taken to the
station house. charged with petit larceny.
The charge uf burglary would have been
preferred. but Harris is not quite sure that
he locked the room when he retired tht.
night before. Fry was one Of the employees
at the Bonnril house. and has been there but
"A short time
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-05
POLICE COURT.
I'd. Williams Pleads Guilty tn burglary
Several Petit Cases.
ceSStul mann,


Affairs at the police court moved of very
~munthIy yesterday afternoon. The first
case called was that Of George and Ellen
Osborne charged with having been diSor-
DERBY a couple OF weeks ago at their home
on east Main street. George was fined 81
and costs on plea of guilty, while the case
against his wife was dismissed.
George Ford, who was found in an uncOn-
conscious condition near Welch's hill al
cade Monday night, was fined ST and costs
for drunkenness and diSorderly conduct.
William MontroSS, who was diSorderly at
his saloon on North street last saturday,
was discharged. Why he was discharged
does not appear. Complaints are contimu-
ally being made to the police concerning
the bad conduct which he allows al
his saloon, and the officers at the
patrol house frequently have To 2" there To
Quell disturbances, in nearly all nf which
Muntross is implicated. The mayor warned
him. however that if he came up again he
would salivate him sure.
I'd. Williams pleaded guilty to burglar
izing {. {. Funk's notion store. one week
ago last Thursday night. He got one hat.
six silk handkerchirfS, one breast-pin, nine
rings and one pair of bracelets. He was
bound over to court in the sum Of $500, in
default of which he Went to Jail.
Larry Pagan was wanted for di>"rderly
conduct, but failed to materialiZe.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-05
AN ODD ARREST.
sh-rin Rankin. of Fayettr County. ReCog
HiZe~ a Cattle Thief at the L. L. L. a l.
station and GobbIes Him.

sheriff Rankin. of fayett- County. Rec"e
HiZe~ a Cattle Thief at the L. L. L. a l..
station and Gobbles Him
Sheriff Rankin. Of Washington {. H.,
Fayette county. passed through this city
yesterday afternoon un his way tu the north
erm part of the state after horse thief.
When his train pulled into the station here
he alighted and was soon engaged in con-
verSation with some friends.
While standing near the entrance Ia the
talking. A look OF surprise passed over
his cnuntenance a. he looked at a colnred
man who was standing near. \ smile of
confidence succeeded the look of surprise,
over To the man. and almost before he was
aware Of il the sheriff had drawn pair
of handouts from his pocket and
slipped them on the fellows wrists.
The sheriff then explained that the mans
name was James Cooper, and that he was
wanted In Fayette county for stealing cat
tie 4 bill was found against him last De-
tober by a Fayette county grand jury. but
Cooper could not be found. His capture
was due to a lucky accident.
A Sheriff Rankin could not return Ia
Washington Immediately with his prisoner,
ht turned him over 10 the officers here and
he was Jailed Sheriff Rankin will return
from the north in day or two. when he
will take Cooper home with him.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-05
a NOTORIOUS THIEF.


The Police Have Jack G"ndin On Their
List. aud Would Lin" to Get Him.
Yesterday man named Jack tinndIn. a
notorious characters had three watches
which he was rndraN"rimg 10 dispose ut fur
almost nothing. Omr ilur gold watch he
offered to John Wrlch for seventy five
cents, but fearing that something WAS
wrong Wrlrh would not ia
vest The officers got Oh t"
the transaction. and Officers Nirkla>, Nor
ton aud Mast instituted search for Good
in. Yesterday afternoon they looked int"
every conceivable nook IN the southeastern
part Of town, hut could not find trace of
their man. Last might they continued the
search, but were still unsuccessful. They
learned, however, that Go"din had attempt
ed tu rob eN-Polireman Mike Moran in the
east end. GO"din had succeeded III
getting Moran's watch ont OF his pock"t,
but Moran discovered what he was M, e
Just in time. lie made a grab for him. bul
the fellow skipped. An rN-poIirruIan al
Albany. New York, who is now working in
the East street shops, says that he met
G""in the other night, and that he is Oh,
of the most notorious thieves in the cuum
uy. The officers are still looking for him,
/ but hc has probably left the city.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-05

"Another fine audience was present al
the Metropolitan last might to see Professor
Thomas b. Ilarris0n'S views of foreign
the same. The display was truly artistic The
illustrations are genuine works of art, real
i>tic a. they are perfect, and the descriptive
accompaniment of Mr. Harrison takes his
audience through long miles of travel and
instructive sightseeing aS truly and protita-
bly, a. II they We're upon the ground. The
lecture and Illustrations tonight are upon
England. Ireland and Scotland. -Tn,lIj<
CuIiluilIitS InJ,ruUI.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-05

This morning at half past five o'clock
Harry krIfahrr. of Dayton. and Miss Josie
llar~hman, Of Iiar>hmanvllr. o.. wrr,.
married at the palatial residence of the
bride. Rev. f. K. Wagner. of Wittrnbrrg
College. performed the ceremony. q. W.
IIar>hman, ST. the brides father, is the
largest Taxpayer in Montgomery county.
and is we'll known in the business circles of
Springfield. His daughter is most eSti-
mahlc. cultured and excellent lady. Mr..
krfaber i one of Day toms eIHrrpriSing
business men. with tact, talent and indus
try. They are both Ia be congratulated.
after courtship of fourteen years, upon
this happy elimination and happier be
ginning. After wedding breakfast the
bride and groom left on the morning train
for Denver, Colorado, where they will stop
a few days and then continue their tour to
California. Many happy wishes follow
them 10 that sunny land.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-05
Secrets of the Basin.

Brief mention WAS made in last isSur Of
the cleaning out of the basin of the Arcade
fountain yesterday. The work WAS one of
no little interest. When the mass of stones
and lava blocks, which are piled around the
base of the fountain, was cleared away. 4
water-dog was found lurking wIckedly
about the dark corners and acting As
though he was seeking whom he might
devour somebody. There were formerly
four of these 'animiles" in the fountain.
but they were QuarrelS"me. ugly raScalS
and were killed OF.
Depot Officer Billy Woods i painting
the fountain in green and white. IeSter-
day. in fit of artistic inspiration, he caught
one of the larger turtles and covered its
shell with coat of spotlesS white. The
poor Saurian swan around thereafter look
ing aS SheepiSh in the face As boy the first
time girl takes his arm
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-05
A GERMAN THEATER.

An ET"rt tohe Made to Purchase the Uni
vPr~nIi.t Church for n Consolidated Ger
man Rendezvous.
The UniverSaliSt church property "n
Washington street, this city, has been offered
for sale, but up TO this time has found no
purchaser. Negotiations have now been
commenced for the purchase of the editice
by the various German societies of this city
fol u>e as a general place Of meeting, theatrr
and gymnasium. The German element
rnmposes a large part Of the population OF
this city. and carrying ont a national char
actrri~tlr il organized into s"cl"-
ties and clans snrs>t without number.
Among these are the Baden, the Swablan.
the German Benevolent, the German Lit
rrary. the Turn-Neren. the Marnnerchor,
the German Veterans, and others These
are practically without a place Of meeting,
and the present movement is Ia secure
some large centrally located hall or build
Ing. to he used a. a general rendezvous.
The idea originated with the Turn-Nrrrin.
but other societies are warmly in favor of
the scheme. At Tn" meeting "t the Turner's
last night MeSSrs. Herman Nug,'S. Charles
Schneider and Leo Braun were appointed a
committee To confer with the trustees of
the UnivrrSaliSt church in regard tn its
purchase.
II the transfer is made the whilom
church will be- rrlitted throughout. \ stage
will be built at the north end and property
provided with scenery. The Turner'S Sc
ciety will also remove their athletic and
gymna>tic appliances thithrr. One OF the
other of the societies will meet every night
The stage will be utilized for eXhib-
etc. by the Turner's. the German
Literary Society and the Springfield
Mrnnerchor. The matter will probably be
concluded in A day or two. when something
more definite can he announced.
The German Literary society held it> last
meeting Of the season last night. devotimg
nearly the entire session t" closing up r"u-
tine business. \ picnic is in contempla-
tinu. After the regular business was .ac-
cumpliShed, Miss Lizzie Miller rendered a
piano solo, "IIortensia." by Lange, in a
very pleasing manner, and responded t0 an
encore with Wollenhaupt'S ''Spimning
Song" Miss Anna Miller also sang Tum-
bert's "Ie Merry Birds, in her usual sue
crSSful manner.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-05
Excursions to Cincinnati May Musical
Festival.

The seventh Cincinnati May Musical FeS-
tival will BE- held in the great Music Hall,
May 18th to 23d. There will be- five even
ing concerts. and afternoon concerts on
Thursday. May 10th, and Saturday. May
I'D. The festival chorus will consist of
NiN hundred trained voices, the grand or
chrStra of more than one hundred artists.
and distinguished SoloiStS will take the
prominent vocal parts.
Excursion tickets 10 Cincinnati and re-
turn will br sold al low round trip rates by
the PittSburg. Cincinnati and st. Louis
railway (ran-fIandIe routeI May Il to -,
good for return passage Ia May % inclu-
SiNe. For any other information apply to
the nearest ticket agemt Of this line.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-05

Thu~,. who contemplate purchasing a
home. in Kansas should bear i'll mind that
tn,. Grand excursion Ia kanopoli> leaves
Springfield on Monday. May 10. at o'clock
T.. M. via the |. B. x W. c. X \. and l.
+. Rvs. Kanop"lis i destined Ia become
one Of the greatest commercial and manu-
rarturlug rrnters of the West, and no bet
ter investment could be- made by business
men generally. to whom great inducements
are offered
The KamupOlis Land Co. is interested
only at KanupoliS. and as portion of the
fare eXarted 10y the railroad company is paid
by the land company. the latter reserve the
right to say that none but bonalide kanop-
oils passengers can procure tickets AT less
than regular rates.
For particulars see
J. ). CROwEIL or
Jason w. PHILLIPS.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-05
BRIGADE ENCAMPMeNTS.


The Division or the %. y. q. into BrigadeS
for the Annual Encampments.
AdIutamt General ANline yesterday issued
the following order:
Pursuant Ia section 3.O1S of the Revised
Statutes of Ohio, as amended April -, 1855.
the troops composing the different Organiza-
t"nS Of the National Guard are hereby
formed into brigadeS for encampment pur-
poses, for the current year. As follows. VIZ
First Brigade infantry. Sixth in-
famtry. Thirteenth infantry. Second light
artillery. Seventh light artillery.
Second Brigade - Seventh infantry,
Ninth infantry. Fourteenth infantry. Coy
"rnor'N Guard OunattachrdD, Fifth light ar
tIllrry. Eighth light artillery.
Third Brigade-Fifth infantry, Eighth
infantry. Seventeenth infantry. First light
artillery. Third light artillery, Sixth light
artillery.
Fourth Brigade Second infantry, Third
infantry. Sixteenth infantry, Toledo Cadets
mattache,N. Fourth light artillery.
The location and tine of the rnramp,
mrmt> of the different hrigadrN will be- an
nuuncrd in subsequent orders
II will be- seen that both the Sintz's bat.
terry lFifth artillery and the Champion City
Guard Co. 4. Seventh regimentD are As.
signed To the second brigade
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-05
study of Bible Characters.

A very interesting series of diScuureeS is
now being delivered in the Pleasant street
VI. 7. church by the pastor. DIR. W. J. Fin
ley. which are worthy OF general attention,
a. being both entertaining and instructive.
Those VIII" are fortunate enough to hear
them will GO away from the hearing with
increased knowledge, and a better idea of
bible characters and bible teachings than
they had before. The study for next Sun
day night is Joseph" and careful read
ing of the intensely Interesting narrative of
this bible character is suggested aS good
preparation for full appreciation of the
hiScnmrs..