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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05
The Haadock Murder Gases Dismissed.

Sioux CITY. Ia, Jan. 4-The attorneys forlthe
State in the Haddock case filed motion to-day
for the dismissal OF the remaining conspiracy
cases. The motion, among other things, sets
forth: ''Thae with the testimony within it's
reach, and the circumstances surrounding this
cause as to some degree made manifest in pre-
of this court during the trial herein before
mentioned a further trial of this case as to the
defendants covered by the motion at this time In
said county is deemed by the plaintiffs and the
attorneys representing the plaintiffs to be mex
pedent, such trial trials would be fruitless
in furthering the ends of justice"
The motion is to dismiss to defendants
John Arendori II. l.. Leavitt. Paul Leader,
Harry Sherman. Albert Kosohisiki, and Sylyes-
ter Gand. The court sustained the motion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05
Sought to Take His Life.

Cpeciaf TO the IndIanapoIi3 JournaI-
LAFAYETTE, Jan. 4.-Theo. Won Kenig, an
architect of rhis city. attempted to free himself
OF life last night He was unconscious this
morning. when found, but revived. He be-
came Respondent, being out of money, and when
he retired to his room last night. secured the
doors and windows tightly, and plugged up all
crevices with paper. He then filed the anthra-
opened the stove doors, and then laid down to
die. Won Koenig prepared several letters in
some of which he stated that he was starving,
being unable TO obtain work at his business he
being an architect. He had prepared history
of his life, and the back of the paper had
written: 'Died Of his free will" He will re-
cover.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05
INDIANA AND ILLINOIS NEWS
A Young Doctor Successfully Fights a
Case That Looks Like Black-Mail.
Attorney General Kitchener Scores Victory
in the Cases Against Ex-Warden Howard
Fatally Shot in Duel-Gleanings.
INDIANA.

A Case That Bears Marks Strongly Iudicat-
ing an Attempt at Blsck-Mail.
Bpecial to the Indianapolis Journal
WABASH. Jan. 4-What appeared to have
been case of blaek-mail was squelched in Justice
Russelrs court, in this city, to-day. Yesterday
DR.. T. NJ Martin, prominent and popular
young physician Of Urbana, was arrested on an
Legitimate paternity charge, at the instance OF
q boarding house domestic, who alleged that on
the night Of Feb. %, DIR. Martin, at TT. Wayne,
took advantage of her. The girl came down
yesterday, and DR.. Martin appeared determined
to fight the case to the bitter end Tonight,
after hearing all the evidence, the justice dis
sharged the Doctor, and expressed himself salts
fed of his innocence. 1t was proven that on the
night in question Dr. Martin not in Fit.
Wayne at all. The case created sensation
here
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05
Republican Meeting at DanviiIe.

gpecial to the Indianapolis journal.
DANvILLE, Jan. 4-Major A. T. Woods. OF
Mt. Sterling, KY, who made such a gallant
race for the State authorship In Kentucky at
the election Of 1887, addressed the Republicans
here tonight in the courthouse. He was
greeted by large and appreciative audience
The Major spoke at Pittsboro. this county, last
night, ana though his meeting was frequently
rowdies, he fought the issues to finish, grow
ing more animated he proceeded. After the
speaking the Democratic gang. led by well
known roustabout of that neighborhood melted
q general row, from which the principal row.
dies emerged with broken noses. The Major
strikes from the shoulder and does not hesitate
20 discuss the bloody shirt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05
Natural Gas Explosion at Marion.

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MARION. Jan. 4-The families of Alexander
Patton and Edward Coldron, were severely
stunned, sirged and blstered by
natural gas explosion which occurred
at i o'clock this morning. The explosion
occurred in the part of the house occu-
pied by Patton. Plasterng was shattered, doors
were blown off, and one wall was lifted several
feet from the stills. No was seriously in
iured, which is considered remarkable. The
building Immediately took fire and the
inmates had barely time to escape in the their
night-elothes. The house and contents, valued
az 81. 900, were destroyed. The property was
insured in the Niagara for 81. 900. leak in the
gas-main is supposed to have been the cause
of the explosion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05
Dispute Over Real Estate Title.

special to the 1ndianapolis journal,
EVANSVILLE, Jan. 4-From facts just come to
light to-day it is probable Vanderburg county is
to have some trouble in proceeding with the con-
struetion of it's magnificent half million dollar
courthouse. The building will stand partly on
the old Wabash g. Erie canal bed, which is now
claimed to be owned by Josephus Collett, of
ers have been of the belief
that they held defensible title
TO the property, and have commenced the
construction of the courthouse, the
excavation for the basement and the
tractors shops having already been completed.
Col r. n. Hudson, of Terre Haute is now in the
city as the attorney Of Mr.. Collett. and will en-
ter suit at once for possession and control of the
property in question, unless the matter in dis
pute il compromised. There is large amount
of other real estate claimed by Collett on canal
sites
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05

present. The principal object of the meeting is
10 unite the local associations, which now
parts OF district assemblies, into an effective
State organization. Radical changes in
it's bylaws made to-day, and
arrangements perfected for q ser
les of lectures throughout the State
by labor-reform orators. A petition to the
Legislature asking the passage of bills favorable
to laboring was discussed and will probably
be fully framed before final adjournment to-
morrow. This evening the Knights gave
krand ball az the Princess rink.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05
Died Alone and Unattended.

Special to the indianapolis journal.
WABASH, Jan. 4.-To-day the death OF John
Parrot, well-known farmer, was reported from
New Holland, this county. Parrot is q widower,
and has lived alone for some time. A neighbor
passing the house no ticed unusual symptoms,
and, opening the door, found the body OF Parrot
stretched across a bed, while the appearance OF
everything about the room denoted death or
great agony. It is supposed that Parrot was at
tackled with delirium on Sunday, and died the
same evening. He was last seen alive by neigh
bors on Saturday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05
. GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
The Dublin Branch of the Irish League Will
Not Be Molested.

The Dublin Branch of the Irish League Will
Not BE Molested.
LONDON, Jan. At is asserted that in reeog-
milton of his services to the government in Ire
land Mr.. Balfour will shortly be promoted to a
higher position in the Ministry than that of
Chief Secretary for Ireland
The rumor that the executive branch Of the
Irish National League in Dublin is to be sup
pressed is ascertained to be wholly eroundless
Mr.. Balfour personally denies the report, and
supplements his denial with the statement that
the government has at no time considered such
action necessary, particularly in view
of the fact that evidences of
the weakening and ultimate disintegr alton of
the league are accumulating daily. There are
other persons quite we'll informed of the
strength and activity Of the league. and the de-
termination of the leaders. who do not agree
with Mr.. Balfour in this assertion, but the ex-
preston of the Chief Secretary is of value as
showing the confidence of the government in its
Irish policy and the absence of intention the
part of the executive authorities to extend it's
repressive measures at present.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05
The Park Indictment Oua.bed

VALPARAISO, Jan. AIN the case of John B.
Park, passenger conductor, for involuntary
manslaughter in the Kouts wreck, on the Chi
cago g. Atlantic road, Judge Field to-day sus-
tanned the defendants motion TO quash the in
dictment. The State applealed to the Supreme
Court. The judge decided that the present In
diana statute for criminal carelessness was def
Gent; that the indictment could not stand be-
cause it did not prove Park guilty of evil intent
and he could not be punished for mere omission
Of duty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05
Coal hutchinson County.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
EDINBURG, Jan. Awhile boring for gas. one
mile west of here on S. c. Thompson's farm,
coal was struck in paying quantities at the depth
of sixty feet, which was tested and pronounced
equal to Cannelton coal company was or
ganized last night with capital stock or $4,000
dent; H. Maiy vice-president; s. c. Thompson.
treasurer; h W. Schooler. manager. Prepar-
ations will be begun at once to work the mine.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05
Struck and Killed by a Train.

bpecIhI IHuIaHaDUIIs
DANvILLE. Jan. 4.-John A. Smith, farmer
of Clermont, while waiting for the train at
Spray station, this morning, intending to come
here and attend to a suit in court in which he is
an interested party, was struck by a passing
freight and killed instantly. Mr. Smith has a
large family and extensive relationship In both
Hendricks and Marion counties An inquest
held oyer his remains this afternoon proved that
he was standing the track lighting his pipe
whom struck. He WAS fifty Years old
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05
Wales and the Pugilists.

LONDON, Jan. 4.-The Prince of Wales has
instructed Knollis, his private secretary, to
give an absolute denial to the report that the
Prince is a member of the committee on the
banquet to Smith and Kilrain. Until his atten-
ton was called to the rumor referred to his
Royal Highness never even heard OF the pro-
posed banquet.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05

NEW YORK. jan Miss E. Guion is suing
FL B. Wellman, proprietor of a matrimonial
agency. She says he introduced TO her a mar
riageable party named Leroy who borrowed
81 900 from her and then disappeared. Sne also
alleges that Wellman borrowed $50 from her
and kept it. Testimony in the case is expected
ha sensational
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05
State Assoclat,on of Knichts.

Special to the Indisnapols Journal.
Fort WAYsE, Jan. 4.-The State asso-
citation of Knights of Labor began the second
meeting in the history of the State organization
in this city, with closed doors. to-day.
Master Workman Taylor, of Charleston, Porter
county, presided. and ninety-two delegates were
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05
NATION Man Dies in Omaha.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
NATION Jan. News of the death Of Ira
James Long, prominent citizen of this city,
has reached here from Omaha, Neb. The funeral
will occur here on Friday. The deceased built
the gas works in this city, and had been en-
gagged in business here for twenty years prior to
ramoYing to Omaha. one year ago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05
Died aeIO9.

AUBURN, N. Y. Jan. Airs. Susan Beach,
living near this city, died Tuesday at the great
age of 100 years. She born in England
When a young woman she emigrated TO this
country, landing in New York in December,
1899, soon after the death OF General Washing
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05
DYortaIlv Shot I'm DneI.

TUscoLA, Jan. AFTER services at Mount
Gilead church, last night VIM. Crusean, son Of
farmer of that locality, and E. Ulm, fought
pistol duel short range to settle an old
grudge. Ulms shot failed to take effect, but
Cruseau lodged two bullets in his opponent, one
causing mortal wound. Crusean left for parts
rani
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05

EVERY day adds to the great amount of evi.
dence as to the curative powers of Hoods Sarsa-
parlla 1t is uneqaaled for general debility and
blood purifier. expelline every trace of
scrofula or other impurity. Now is the time to
take ir. Sold by all druggists.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05

The HAGUE. Jan. 1.-Two express trains on
the Dutch State railway came into collision near
Mephel to-day. while running at a high rate of
speed. The engines and were totally
wrecked. and twentv-six persons were killed.
The number OF injured IS not exactly known,
but II is very large. Both trains were filed with
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05
Furious Gale in the Irish Channel

LONDON, Jan. A violent hurricane is rag
ing in the Irish Channel. Great damage has
been done to property and shipping. The
steamship Ohio, which had stormy weather after
leaving Liverpool, arrived at Queenstown late
this evening. She was unable to take on board
the American mails. owing to the bad weather
until tomorrow. A portion of Fastnet rock has
tumbled into the sea. The lightkeepers are ter
rifed. fearing that the sea will undermine the
rock. It is impossible for boats 20 approach the
rock A large vessel has been wrecked off Dun
cannon. and all hands are believed to be lost.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05

LONDON Jan. Am one hundred ton bark,
believed to be an American vessel, has been
wrecked at the entrance of Waterford Nreland)
harbor. Her crew. consisting of twenty-five
persons, were all drowned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05
Ruined by High-Priced Americans.
srecial to the Indianapolis Journal

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LONDON. Jan. 4.-The wife of James Stewart
the champion pugilist OF Scotland, brought suit
against her husband, a few DAYS ago. to obtain
alimony, alleging that his average earnings were
800 week, none of which he applied to her
support. The case was tried to-day
when Stewart put in q general denial.
AS to earning 800 q week, he de-
clared that the Americans had monopolized
the profession of pugilism to an extent which
left it impossible for home talent to make an
honest living. The magistrate took the same
gloomy visw of the present and future of the
activity in Scotch pugilism to justify Stewart in
paying mis- wife nine shillings week, and so
ordered.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05
Liquor Commissioners to BE Investigated.

PORTLAND, Me-, Jan. 4.-The Argus says that
State Liquor Commissioner Howard is to be in
vestigated His salary is 81, 500 year. but the
Argus says ne makes SIS, 900, and makes great
deal of money by dealing in liquor besides
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05
ILLINOIS,

LeprOsy Scare Turns Out To Be q Mild
Case of Skin Disease.
SPRINGFIELD, JAM 4.-The alleged case of Iep-
rosy at Atlanta proves to be nothing but mild
type of skin disease. The person afflicted is Alarm
er over eighty years old, and most absurd rumors
were set afloat by his neighbors. His fingers
were said to be falling off and his skin dropping
from him. His children were driven from school.
Investigation to-day by the board of health
showed the supposed scourge to be only slight
eruption of the skin.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05

THE neglected cough often develops into con-
sumption. Use Browns ExPEcToRANT. SOC
and 81 bottles
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05
Found Dead on the River Bank.
eciai to the Indianapolis journal.

CoRYDoN, Jan. 4-Vincent Applegate was
found dead on the bank of the Ohio river. near
Brandenburg. KY, to-day. He was citizen of
this place, and had been visiting his son at
Brandenburg He started home last night, and
the cause of his death Is unknown,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05
z. Nj. q. A. at Crawfordsvllle.

Epecia1 to the Indianapolis Journal.
CRAwFoRDsvILLE, Jan. 4-The directors of
the Y. NJ. G. Association met last night and
perfected the organization. Articles Of associa-
tion were adopted in conformity with the State
laws The temporary acting directors were re-
elected, as were also the officers. The main OBJ
ject was the securing of proper quarters. After
complete canvass of all the propositions sub
mitted, the one of VIM. II. Durham was adopted.
Mr.. Durham's proposition is as follows: He will
sell what Is known as the Bass-block lot for
Sl6,0 600, and will require payments OF $500 per
year for twenty years, and no interest. He also
offers to loan all the money that will be re-
quired for the erection of a building, as long
time desired, at per cent. interest with
privilege OF paying the whole amount at the end
of any year. Work on the new building will be
commenced on April 1. Suitable rooms will be
procured, where meetings can be held until the
completion of the new building. The new sec
rotary, w. A. Bodell, has arrived, and is ready
TO commence the work. The proper committee
authorized to subscribe for magazines and
papers for the reading-room
The Gases a gainst Ex-warden Ho ward.
Special TO the Indiarapolls Journal
JEFFERsoNvILLE Jan. Am the Clark Cir
cult Court this morning the cases of the State
against Andrew J. Howard ex-warden, and his
sureties. and the Perrin & Gaff Manufacturing
Company. were called. Announcement Mich
ener and Col j. B. Merriwether, at
torney for the defendant, argued
the demurrers filed in each case
by the defendants, after which the court rem
dered decision overruling the demurrer filed
by Howard and his sureties, and by the Perrin
81 Gaf Manufacturing Company, which did bust
ness a. the prison during Howards administra-
ton. Judge Ferguson held that the suits were
all properly brought. Towards sureties,
It Ia understood, will plead the statute Of limita-
ton. Attorney general Michuer thinks ne will
be able TO gee the cases at issue this week This
W. wary m aft nj Init
the ex prison ring pretty effectually knocked
out in the preliminary bout
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05

ton, when the city was draped in mourning
and the flags were at half mast on the vessels
in the harbor
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05

Local Weather Record.
INDIANAPOLIS, jan 4, 1888.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-05
DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN

Indications.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 81 A. NJ
For Illinois and Indiana-Colder, fair weather;
light to fresh winds, becoming northerly, with
a cold wave in Illinois.
For Ohio-Colder, fair weather, except rain
on the lakes; light to fresh northerly winds.
For Michigan and Wisconsin-Fair weather.
except snow on the lakes; colder fresh to brisk
northerly winds.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-08-09
FIFTIETH CONGRESS-

In the Senate, Friday. Mr.. Cullom intro.
duced a resolution intended as substitute
for the resolution in relation to the owner>
ship of the $500 roads, introduced by him
last week. The resolution authorizes the In
terstate Commerce Commission, of which
Sen ,tor Cullom is chairman, to investigate
during the recess OF Congress, and to learn
whether any American lines Of trans.
portation are owned by the Grand
Trunk, Canadian Pacific, or any other
Canadian roads, and whether any discrimi-
ration is practiced against American vessels
n the management Of the Wclland or st.
iawrencs canals; ard whether any commerce
originating In the United States is diverted
srom American to Canadian routes, and IL 50
TO what extent and by what means, and what,
u any legislation Is necessary to regulate
1mmerce between the United States aud the
Dominion OF Cansd, to protect the CONNER
cial interests OF the United States, or to en-
force the provisions of the Inter-S State Com
merce act. Adopted
The Speaker laid before the House letter
from Governor Green, of New Jersey, pre-.
senting ~ the Congress. in the name Of the
State of New JERSEY, st,tue, OF Richard
Stockton and Philip ke-rney to be p aced In
Statuary Hail in the Capitol A resolution
was adopted assigning Tuesday, August ~,
for the consi liberation OF a concurrent reso-
luton accepting tho statues and returning
thanks to the State Of New Jersey therefor.
Private bills having been dispersed with,
House went into G. mnittee OF the Whole
Mr.. Springer, Ct Illinois, in the chair Jon the
deficiency Appropriation bill.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-08-09
REEN.GooDs MEN CAUGHT.
Sharpcrs Who Operated In
Western Pennsylvania Caught.

bthony Comstock caught two notorious
b-goodS swindlers--J. f. McDevitt and
II. Townsend. At tn .ir homes in New
city there was found large diary
hining entrie, which give all the opera
Of the gang for long time, and there
also found two oletters--one addressed to
u Dunn, Kendall Greek, Mexican Co.,
md the other to w. S. Bauer, Husband,
searching the diary Bauer was found to
pwn a, ''B 92"'and was down as gro
p entry showing that on June 3 he
goods" brought to Philadelphia,
be last letter received from him inti-
that he had dealt in counterfeit, as he
4 can get goods within fifty miles of
bce," and under the memoranda wa,
monition 'work up" David Dunn
pwn q, &c 49," and labled saloon
;" Dunn wanted to pay 500 cash and
balance for the State right Of Penn
ia He was told that another man was
be State right, but he was deemed
gent, and would be given the privilege
Q On account Of its being a dull y,ar,
Of the Pres Dental election.
diary there were probably 500 names
lresses, including those of some wo-
Some are marked N. c. some no.
ar the suggestion to work up
correspondent is marked: 'Mrs. Glib
luucln Postoflice, Allegheny county,
been on. VIII come again Wal
\, s'loon keeper, Driftwood, Pa, is
Can't come at present; keep him
John Myington, DuncaHsville, Blair
Pa, is marked: RENTED 500 May
Ter the name, j. +. Holinbaugh,
Pa, is the explanation: Jim says
lone before and stopped at the Ste
House.
ary showed that the men have ope-
Albany, Chicago, Troy and else
The prisoners were held for eximin~
he State laws make it felony to
counterfeits in any manner, and
stock is singuine of convicting the
as he has abundant evidence. Thsse
arrests for him since January L