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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-19

Carl Ide, whose father was tutor ce the pres
ent Gar of Russia, expired suddenly at Fort
Wayne, Wednesday morning Disappoin tment
in love is believed to have fastened his death.
Abraham BOdle, of Elkhart, aged seventy-six,
died on Tuesday night of paralysis. He will be
buried under the auspices of the Masons, of
which order he was one of the oldest members
in the county.
James Breem, a dealer in boots and shoes at
Fowler, has failed. He confessed judgments ag-
gregating So, 900. and the sheriff took possession
of the store. His creditors are mostly Wholesale
boot and shoe dealers in Chicago.
SAMSON r. Parker and Mary A Curry came to
Nashville. Brown county. and procured a mar
riage license, and on the road, along the lonely
defes of Greasy creek, CHANGED to meet VIM. A.
Mason. justice Of the peace. who married them
in the middle of the highway.
George Straw, farmer living near Weed
Patch. Brown county, signed a liRhtning-rod con-
tract for Sc 60. and few days later an 'lnno-
cent purchaser" called and presented a note for
$500 signed by Mr. Straw, in his own hand,
which he paid by compromising on $160.
Mrs. James Lawson, of Madison. has poll
parrot which she left in the room where q six
weeks-old child was sleeping in cradle During
the temporary absence of members of the fam
lily from the room. the vicious bird perched upon
the edge of the cradle and rained blow after
blow with its sharp beak upon the childs unpro-
tected head with such force as to cause the
brains TO protrude, producing injuries which
may prove fatal.
The Tippecanoe Baptist Sunday -school conven-
ton closed its session on Wednesday. The fol
lowing officers were elected: President A r.
Jamison. Lafayette; vice presdents, Prof John
SON, Covington; Capt W. &. Brimson, Lafayette;
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INDIANA AND ILLINOIS NEWS
VincenneS Startled by the Discovery OF
Still Another Official Shortage.
A Discrepancy of About $4,000 in the City
TreaSurer's BOOks-An 0bstreperous Tramp
Fatal Family Fight at Preston, Ill.
INDIANA.

The City Treasurer Of Vincennes Short IN
His Accounts to the Extent of $4,000. /.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
VINcENNEs Nov i8-Hsd a thunderbolt
dropped from clear sky, our people generally
could not have been more astonished than they
were to-day when the announcement came, with
official sanction, that Henry B. Duesterberg, the
Democratic city treasurer, was short in his ac-
counts to the amount of Sl0. 600 or sl2, 900 No
body outside of the Council was prepared for any
such thing, and, coming right the heels of
County Treasurer Hollingsworth's embezzlement
of $50, 900. it fell upon the community with
double force Duesterberg is nearing the end of
his second term. He is a German, of excellent
family. He is an economical man, quiet in his
manner and quite conservative in all respects and
he was trusted above most men. Nothing in his
career during his incumbency had given reason
able ground for any suspicion, and it is hard for
many to believe, even now, that he has gone
wrong, although he himself admitted that he is
short, but in much smaller sum than alleged.
He says he doesn't know what became Of the
money, If 1T is gone. His only attempt at an
explanation is that he has been defrauded by
somebody, but no specific charge is made. His
bond is strong one. What settlement will be
made is not yet known. The affair has created
great excitement
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A Senator Sued for Libel.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov 18-Hon. Thomas Fl.
Dudley, exconsul to Liverpool, to-day brought
suit against Unjted States Senator William j.
Sewell for $25,00 damages for remarks made by
the latter in a speech at Republican meeting
at Camden, on the TIN of October last. The Ian
guage complained of was that part of General
Sewel!s speech in which 1T is alleged he said. in
reference to MIR. Dudley's opposition to him. that
the latter for twelve years represented, rather
misrepresented, our government abroad; that it
was charged he grew rich by charging illegal
fees while consul at Liverpool. and that he
robbed the sea CAPTAINS. He, it is said. further
charged that Mr.. Dudley obtained his Office by
making q dicker at the Chicago convention
which nominated Lincoln for President Mr..
Dudley asserts that these charges are false.
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A Rough Story on Prof Wiley.

Special to Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
The information received here in regard to the
experiments of Prof Wiley, che chemist of the
Department of Agriculture, at Fort Scott. in the
manufacture of sorghum sugar makes it very
clear that the country has been badly fooled by
the dispatches from the West representing that
Prof. Wiley had attained great success IL ia
stated here. without qualification, that he pre-
septed to Commissioner Colman. as the product
OF his process, lot of sugar which was not it's
product, but much better article. In the next
place it is charged that when in his absence, by
variation from Ills process, good sugar was
produced, he at once returned and secretly caused
lime to be thrown into the water supply, in order
to cause the same failure which he had met with.
As Prof. Wileys experiment has cost over $50. :
600. the subject is one that Commissioner Col
man will probably feel called upon 20 explain.
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HIS LIFE AND sEvIcEs.
Starting in Life as n SchO0l-Teacher and Fiji
fishing as Ex-President of the United States.

Starting in Life as a School Teacher and Fin
fishing as Ex-Presidento of the United States.
Chester A. Arthur was born at Fairfield.
franklin county. Vermont, Oct. 5, 1890 His
,ather, William Arthur, was an itinerant Bap-
list preacher born in County Antrim, Ireland,
and educated at Belfast College. The young
licentiate came at once to America. and here
married and began his work, which, in busy
life ending Oct. 81 1875 led him to many pull
pits in Vermont and New York. and to some in
Canada. the town of Fairfield, VT, being among
them.
The early days of Chester A. Arthur's tuition
were passed under the tutelage Of his father.
From his home studies he went to the wider
field OF instruction at Schenectady. N. Y, in
the grammar school of which place he was pre-
pared for entering Union College. At fifteen
years of age, therefore. in lS45. he entered
Union and after regular course graduated
high in his class. Like many another ambi-
tious SIT impecunious student, young Arthur
Taught school in the vacations of college spe
sally provided for that purpose. 1t is coin
oidence that in these days Of sturdy struggle,
The young student from Union College and
young student (Garfeld) from Williams, both
taught school in North Pownal. VT.
With $500 in his pocket, the frugal savings of
q schsol-masters scanty pay, Arthur went to
New York city and entered the law Office of
Hon. Erastus d. Culver, and was in 1852 admit
ted to the practice of law. But clients did not
then flock to his standard, and with young
legal friend in like circumstances and frame Of
mind, two briefess young lawyers roamed the
Western States for three months, seeking a
place to locate. In the end, not satisfied with
the advice OF Greeley, the young men returned
- New York and pooled their issues in the firm
anne of Arthur e. Gardner. About this time
Mr.. Arthur made happy matrimonial alliance.
marrying the only daughter of Lieutenant Hern.
Son, United States navy-the brave Herndon
who went down with the Aspinwall steamship
G-ntral American, which he commanded. Mrs.
Arthur died in January, $780, leaving two chill
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kilograms of Coincidence.

New YORK. Nov. 1S.-The following dis
catches were received tonight:
CHICAGO. Nov 10.
To Chester A. Arthur. jr-You have my profound
sympathy. WALTER Q. GRESHAM.
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER ALBANY Nov. 49,
Allan Arthur-In the great sorrow which your be-
reavement brings desire to express my sincere SYM
pathy DAVID b. HILL.
COLUMBUS, o. Nov. 10.
@. A. Arthur, jr.-The people of Ohio learn with
profound sorrow of the death of your iustrious
iather, and their behalf tender the sincerest SYM
pathy In this hour of your bereavement.
J. B. FORAKER.
WASHINGTON, Nov 18.
@ A. Arthur tr.-Accept .y profound sympathy
with Yon IN death of your father and my apprecia
s.s4 on MS distinguished character and services.
committee of the Senate will attend the funeral
JOHN SHERMAN President of the Senate.
SAN Francisco Nov. 10.
O. A. Arthur, jr.-Accept my profound sympathy
b this hour of sorrow. W. j. FLORENCE.
CHICAGO, Nov. 16.
G. A. Arthur jr.-Mrs Lincoln and myself hear
with great of the death of your father, and
tender you and your sister and aunts sincere con-
dolence. RoBT. T. LINCOLN.
WASHINGTON. Nov 10.
Mrs. J. e. McElroy-Mrs Sheridan and myself
send sincere sympathy in the bereavement you
and the family of President Arthur have sustained in
ais death to-day We offer our coincidence and re-
Bpect at this sad time.
P. H. SHERIDAN. Acknowledgment.
WASHINGTON, Nov. IL.
Mrs. John II. McElroy-I regret extremely the mis-
Fortune that has fallen upon in the death of Gen.
Arthur. My long and intimate acquaintance with
aim makes it personal loss to In his public life
ne bore himself with much dignity in most trying
circumstances as to have mered and won the highest
public favor and regard / desire to convey to you
ny profound sympathy and regrets.
VIM. G. WHITNEY.
YOUNGSTOWN, o., Nov. 10.
Chester and Nellie Arthur have just heard with
of the death of your father Accept my heart
alt sym pathy in your great bereavement.
JOHN A. LOGAN.
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An Obstreperous Tramp,

Special 20 the IndianaDoI1s JOURNAL
LoGANsPoRT, Nov ia drunken tramp,
who gave the name of John Haywood, created
much alarm hero last night. Haywood knocked
at the door of a man named Stevens and de-
manded admittance. Stevens closed the door
in the fellows face, when he battered in the
door, drove the family out and took possession
of the house. He held high carnival for several
hours while the members of the family hunted
up officers and had the scoundrel arrested and
lodged in Jail On Haywood's person were let
tiers and papers that established his identity
He is thought to be a man who is wanted at
New Castle for arson
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Brief Mention.

A woman at Rockton has given birth to q child
that weighs hut three pounds.
The Illinois Grand Lodge of Odd-fellows has
elected Joseph S. Carr, of Jerseyyille, grand
master.
Over So. 600 has been spent in sinking a coal
mine near Clinton. The mine is down 800 feet
and money has been raised to go another 100
feet.
A coal famine has struck Pontiac and much
suffering this winter is apprehended. The deal
ers aver that they are unable to get their orders
filled.
A Lexington farmer is going into the sheep
raising business. He has purchased LOGO sheep
and erected enough shedding to protect them
from the winter storms.
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Family Poisoned by a Servant Girl

PORTSMOUTH. o.. Nov. 18-Dr. Banfield. of
Bucharest, went to gee u sick brother in law
John Turner. and stayed all night In the
morning the hired GIRL who had been raised in
Turner's family. put trough rats" in the cof-
fee and on some fried chicken. Nine persons
partook of the poisoned food. and all became
dangerously ill. The girl also took her portion.
She is now dying, and old Mrs. Turner, who
raised the girl, Is also dying small child is
already dead All the others will recover No
reason is assigned for the deed by the girl, who
refuses to talk on the subject
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BUTLER, Pa. Nov. l8-Three masked men
effected an entrance into the residence of
Matthew McKeever, of Oakland township, last
night, and after fight lasting an hour, in which
Mr. McKeevers sisters, Margaret and Jane,
were terribly injured succeeded in stealing a
bucket containing nearly $4,000. with. which
they ESCAPED. The men all wore masks, and it
Is doubtful If they will ever be apprehended.
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masonic Relief Assooiat,op.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 18-The Masonic Relief AS
ISOLATION of the United States and Canada held
only u morning session TO-DAY. The only bust
ness of Importance which was transacted was
the election of officers. which resulted as fol-
lows: President, Martin Collins. of ST LOUIS
first vice-president, John r. Pope of New York
second president, j. r. Robinson, of To-
ronto. Canada; treasurer. William Delanto, of
New York; advisory board, Nj. J. Higgins, of
Milwaukee; L G. Williamson and H. r. Mitch
ell of Toronto, Canada. Toronto was chosen as
the place of the next meeting.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-19
The jackson County Recount.

Special TO the Indianapolis journal
SEYMOUR Nov. 18-The commissioners to
whom was referred the recount of the votes cast
for auditor OF this county canvassed the ballots
yesterday. Joel Matlock's (Democratl majority
of l was increased Co 18. Enough Republican
tickets with A. J. Kruwel's name scratched"
we're found to make the difference. 1t is some
what of a mystery how. in precincts where there
were three Democrats upon the election board
and only two Republicans, tickets of this kind
could have been overlooked
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Youthful Criminals.

bpeClAI
GREENsBURG. Nov. Is -Everett and Emmert
Bennett, twin brothers. sons of the late James
Bennett. of ST. Paul, who have been in Jail for
about two weeks, were, with two other boys,
jointly indicted by the grand jury for robbery,
being charged with knocking down Charles
Iuppenlatz near his house near ST. Omer, this
county, two weeks ago, and robbing him of $40
in money and a good silver watch The boys
are each about sixteen years old and young in
crime.
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JAIN Delivery at Leavenworth.

Special to the Indianapolis journal
CoRYDoN, Nov. 16.-Last night, while the
sheriff of Crawford county was absent from
home the inmates of the county jail at Leav-
enworth escaped by making hole in the wall.
Three of them crossed the Ohio river and made
their escape into Kentucky
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Charged with Larceny and Embezzlement.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
DELPHI, Nov. 18.-James E. jerks was placed
in Jail here tonight in default of heavy bond,
upon an indictment for larceny and embezzle-
sively engaged in buying grain at Pittsburg this
county. He was in the employ of Louehry
Brothers. of Monticello this State. when he
committed the alleged crime.
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dreadful editorials that arouse an entire conti-
nent and make the degenerate monarchs of th0
old world tremble on their shaky thrones. The
t-r-r-aitors in the Democratic camp must goI The
reasonable and infamous heresy of protection
must be stamped out if it takes 100, 900 mens
Let loose the dogs of war! Sound the fuzzy
guzzy! Beat the tom toni All. hal
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Failnra nt HartsviIIe.
the Indianapolis Journa,.

Special 60 the Indianapolis Journaa.
COLUMBUS, Nov. 18.-Yesterday William NJ
Roberts. dry goods merchant of Huntsville, in
this county, made an assignment for the benefit
of his creditors. Albert Mertz is the assignee.
The liabilities are estimated at $4,000 assets,
So 0OO
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-19

The trial OF Asa j. Burrus. for the attempted
murder of two female employees of Dun's Mer
camille Agency, at Chicago was concluded yes
terday Burrus was found guilty and sentenced
to SIX years IL the penirentiary. The defense
attempted to show that Burrus was insane and
not responsible The crime for which he was
tried was committed about one year ago.
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Charged with stealing Clover-seed.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
GREENsBURG Nov. 18.-Thesgrand jury to-
day returned an indictment against Thomas
Clark and George Meek, charging them with
stealing clover-seed from the barn of farmer in
Fugit township, this county Both have always
been regarded reputable gentlemen, and MIR.
Neck is quite wealthy, owning good farm.
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Count watterson's Work.
Chicago Tribune.

Chicago Tribune
The imperious Col Henri Watterson is now
doing some OF the most extraordinary work of
his life. With quart bottle of gall and vitriol
before him, quill from a wing OF the sore-eyed
Goddess OF Reform In each hand and the light
bends over his desk and Eliminates those lurid
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-19
Freight Train Thrown from the Track.

Special to the IndianaeoIis JournaI.
COLUMBUS, Nov. 18-Early this morning q
freight train ON the j., NJ. & T.. ran into two
horses at Peterss switch, in this county. The
horses were killed, the engine thrown upside
down in the ditch and eight cars loaded with
cattle and hogs wrecked. The train men saved
themselves by jumping. The wreck was not
cleared away so as to permit the passage of
trains until noon.
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secretary, G. G. French, Newtown Reports show
that over twenty new mission schools were es-
tablished the past year. and that there has been
an increase in the attendance upon the Sabbath
school of over % per cent. over the year 1885.
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just the Place.
pittsbnrp Dispatch.

PittsbnrR Dispatch.
Weary Brain worker-"My brain is so tired!
wish knew Of come vast solitude. in which n o
living thing intruaes. to which might retire for
rest
Sympathetic Friend-"T can show you an old
roller-skating rink"
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Strike of Railway Men at New ALBANY.

New ALBANY, Ind, Nov 18-The switchmen
and yardmen at this point, on the Louisville,
New Albany g. Chicago road. struck this morn
ing for an advance in pay. and work has come to
a standstill. The men ask for So a day. 1t is
likely that the trouble will be adjusted by night
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Got In Their Work for the Democrats.

Boston Journal.
The Prohibitionists cast 4,810 votes for Gov
ernor in Connecticut, and 4,457 for Congress-
men, and doubtless defeated two Republican
candidates for Congress, but they did not exert
much influence in the legislative elections
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New YORK, Nov 18-The courts that were in
session when the fact of ex-President Arthur's
death became known adjourned at once after
suitable eulogies had been delivered by members
of berch and bar The only exception was the
Recorders Court. where the nature of the pend
ing trial made adjournment impossible The
tributes to the late Mr.. Arthur were eloquent
and impressive, and many came from personal
friends of the deceased and were delivered with
genuine feeling. The Surroeate's Court was net
In session. as Surrogate Rollins had watched by
Mr. Arthur's bedside all night and up to the
time of his death
While the McQuade trial was progressing be-
fore Recorder Smyth, Distri ct Attorney MARITIME
addressed the recorder and stated that he had
just learned of the death of ex-Presiaens Arthur.
The imperative nature of the pending action,
and the hardships TO be entailea upon jurors by
delays. precluded his making motion for ad-
1ournment, but he thought it proper that an APP
propriate minute should be made on the records
OF the court expressive of sorrow at the loss of
q distinguished citizen and member of the bar
Mr. MARITIME added a brief eulogy of the departed
ex-President
General Tracy Of counsel for the defense, Sec
onded the district attorneys motion. He had
had the honor to know General Arthur for a
quarter of q century, and could testify to his
elevated qualities. Called to tho presidency
under peculiarly trying circumstances, he had
discharged his delicate and exalted duties with
wonderful success.
Recorder Smyth said that the motion was emil
nently proper He could also, from intimate
acquaintance, concur in the testimony of Gen
Tracy TO the abilities and virtue of Gen. Arthur,
and the admirable manner in which he had dis
charged the duties of his high station A fitting
minute would be entered upon the records of
the court. The trial then proceeded.
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The Way 1t Looks.
Chicago Journal.

Chicago Journal.
There will be TO peace in Indiana until after
the Legislature shall have met and decided who
is TO be the next United States Senator.
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The STYLES in Reform.
Philadelphia Press.

Philadelphia Press.
If there is any revenue reform in the next
Congress it will not be horizontal" but cut
the bias. The bias will be in favor of the Amer
lean public.
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Cloth,no Failnra.

BUFFALO NJ Y. Nov 49, Moses Ruslander
clothing dealer has failed Liabilities about
$50, 900; assets unknown.
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AYERS Sarsaparilla. Its record of forty years
ia one of constant triumph over diseases OF the
blood.
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SEND 3-cent stamp to DR.. j. G. Aver & CO.,
Lowell. Mass, for set of their beautiful album
cards
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-23
Facts of INTEREST,

Miss Geneva Armstrong, one Of tho teach
ers of music in Elmira college, has invented
and patented a device for feeding and water
ing cattle while they are jo~urneying in
cattle cars.
A labor-saving Yankee, Of Chapinville,
Conn, has rugged a crank attachment to a
wheel of his wagon, connecting it with n
churn that he places in the wagon, and when
the cream is all ready he dumps it into the
churn, bitches up his horse and takes a ride,
returning home in due time with a nice mess
of butter that has indeed "come' very easily.
Twisted hay or straw is the leading fuel in
Dakota. A sheet-iron vessel the size of an
ordinary wash boiler is stuffed with hay or
flax straw and turned upside down upon the
stove. The round plates have been removed,
so that the fire comes in contact with the hay.
An intense heat is produced, which lasts sew
eral hours, and is first-class for baking pur-
poses. 1t is said that this invention is killing
the coal market III Dakota.