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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24
HE PREFERRED TO DIE.
Young Man Shoots Himself on the Stati on
House Steps to Escape Imprisonment.

A young man giving the name of Armstrong,
whose home is either at New Castle or Leban-
on, and who claims to be a member of the order
of the Sons of Veterans. attempted suicide by
shooting himself last night On the steps of the
station-hause while in The custody of
an officer. The young man came to
the Brunswick Hotel Tuesday evening.
and registered as "a B. Armstrong.
New Lebanon. Ind" He wore a blue blouse.
with brass buttons. and asked for the same
rates fixed for the veterans. He asked to be
from Lebanon named Walker, who would oc-
cupy the room with him. On Tuesday he told
the clerk that Walker was at the Grand Hotel,
but if convenient he would like to continue to
occupy the room alone.
Yesterday morning the clerk asked him to
pay his bill before leaving the hotel for the day.
Armstrong became angry and said he had al
ready settled. Nothing more WAS seen Of him
until 10 o'clock last night when he entered the
hotel with woman, and took her to the room
he he had occupied the two previous nights Mr.
an could not be allowed to remain, noe he
either, unless he paid for the nights lodging in
advance Armstrong refused 90 leave the
room, and an officer wac sent for. Patrolman
Reisner responded to the call, and he and Mr..
Truax took Armstrong to the station house.
where they expected to consult q superior officer
as to what should be done. When they started
up the steps to the station house Armstrong
said lyon will never take ms in there; / will
die first;" and he drew y caliber revolver and
shot himself in the right breast near the shout
der. The ball is supposed to have lodged in
some of the vital organs, and. while the wound
is very dangerous one. it is not considered moe
essariv fatal.
AS soon ambulance could be called he
removed the City Hospital, where his
wound was dressed. While waiting for the am
bulance he said his right name was Russ B.
Armstrong. and that his homo was At New
Castle. He said he registered from Lebanon
because he had been visiting there two weeks
prior to coming to this city.
The clerks at the Brunswick Hotel do not
think Armstrong had any money when ne came
to the city, as he paid none of his bills there.
He spent much of his time around the bar, and
yesterday morning left his ssSons of Veterans
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Died In the Demon

On Tuesday night a colored man, who gave
his name William Perkins was allowed to
sleep in the station-house. and yesterday morn
ing b. asked to be directed to the trustees Office
as he desired to procure a pass if possible to
Cincinnati, his home. He said he went TO Kan
sas City year ago, and from there to Little
Rock, Ark. Several weeks ago he started TO
walk home, but had found himself unable to go
further on account of sickness. AS he seemed
TO be a deserving man. Sergeant Taffe
sent an officer with him to see the trustee. and a
pass was procured. While waiting in the depot
for the o'clock train Perkins became suddenly
sick. When the train arrived he was unable to
go, and an ambulance was called for the purpose
of removing him 10 the City Hospital but before
1t arrived he died. The remains were taken in
charge by Fianner & Buchanan, and an effort
will be made to notify the relatives of the de-
ceased in Cincinnati
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tionAl Encampmentlshould be uninstructed upon
pension legislation, except 80 sfar as imposeu
upon them in this report. The encampmen
very promptly and decisively rejected the com
mittee's recommendations and adopted the reso-
luton.
resolution urging the General Assembly to
pass law authorizing theaCounty Commission
ers to appropriate not more than $50 for the
burial of the deceased INDECENT soldiers, their
widows and orphans, was adopted. request
OF the General Assembly TO pass law pronio1t-
ing the wearing of Grand Army badges by per-
sons not memb beers of the order. and making 1t
misdemeano was approved. The encampmeut
appropriated $500 to nay for tablet in the sol
diers' monument to detail briefly the history OF
the Grand Army OF the Republic in Indiana and
the active part it has taken in that enterprise.
resolution favorlng repeal OF the limitation
clause in regard to arrearages of pensions. and
one providing for committee to confer with the
State-house Commissioners as to securing a
room in the Capitol where the old regimental
and battle-f flags be preserved and properly
displayed. were passed.
elected are Col Henry G. Tinney. Lafayette;
d. Fl. 81. Shoemaker. Muncie; n. II. Boydston,
Warsaw; Mai. Nicholas Hensley. Auburn, and
Col. w. NJ Corcoran, Indianapolis
During the afternoon the comrades hearo
Maj. o. NJ Wilson, who spoke briefly in regard
to the q. A. Il. history as it pertains TO the In
diana Department.. Comrads Saphar, of Phlia-
delphia, delighted the delegates with two of his
excellent recitations. After this resolutions or
thanks to everybody who had assisted the en-
campment at the campfire were passed
When the new officers installed the en-
campment adjourned.
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Union yeterans, Lepfon.

CLEVELAND. O., Feb. 23-The second annpas
encampment of the Union Veterans Legion, at
Youngstown. closed to-day. resolution was
adopted making eligible to membership veterans
who enlisted prior to July %, 1861, for two
years, Eand had been honorably discharged.
Applications were received from nineteen cities
for charters for encampments. Altoona. Pa.
was chosen as the place for the next National
Encampment, the time to be fixed by the ma
tional commander. The headquarters of the
order were fixed At Pittsburg Officers were
elected as follows: National commander. GEN.
A. l.. Pearson. Pittsburg; senior vce-com-
mander, q. j. r. Miller, Philadelphia;
junior vics-commander, Christian Stowitz,
st. Louis; quartermastsr-eeneral. F. S. Blair,
Pittshurg; inspector general, w. B. Chapman,
Bradford, Pa; sureeon-general, DR.. j. S. Craw-
ford, Greensbure Pa; chaplainin-chief, Rev.
n. Fl. Holmes, New Castle, Pa -
Commander Pearson appointed the following
officers: Adjutant-geaera John n. Short.
Pittsburg; judge acknowledgement, Monroe W.
johnson, Youngstown.
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Campaign Club at NATION.

special 10 the xDdtanapoiio soHAn
NATION Ill, Feb. 23.-The Republicans
practically opened the campaign in this city, to-
night. by organizing a campaign club, with Ma
jor Dunlap as temporary chairman and T. NJ.
Leyttle as secretary. A committee perma-
mont organization appointed, and the follow
ipg-named persons, in addition to the chairman,
were selected to represent the city as delegates
at the State meeting of Republicans to held in
Springfield, March s. An expression for presi-
DENTAL preferences showed Robert T. Lincoln
leading all others over two TO one, and the club
was unanimous in it's expression for James A
Connolly for Governor. Mattoon Republicans
promise to conduct lively campaign from now
until the polls are closed next November.
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Celebration OF wa.ninr.on.. birthday.

Last night the parlors of the Leonine Union
were filed by an audience composed OF the
members and their friends to celebrate Wash
ingtons Birthday. The celebration was post
poned until last night. owing to the fact that on
Wednesday evening services were held in all of
the Catholic churches Right Rev Mgr Bes-
sonies presided and Mr.. N.Y. Carr acted as
Rramme was rendered: Soma. ..Red White and
Blue" by Miss Margaret McKeever accompanied
on the piano. by Miss Clara Bretz; an address,
Upton; harp solo. by Prof.., Louis Panden;
reading anecdotes of Washington. by Miss Belle
Schumacher; piano recital, Home, Sweet Home
in Storm by Miss Birdie MeKernan;s Miss
May VanDake. by request. gave piano solo,
and President McNeal brought the formal part
OF the entertainment to close The reception
continued until IL o'clock. M "a
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24

Greenfield, deliversd the principal GRAFTON. He
was followed by speeches from Hon. G. ID. Nor
gan, L. p. Newly, J. A Deem, Col III. Peden,
A. E. Barrett, and others. all OF which were
heartily appauded. The Carthage Glee Ciuo
rendered excellent music, during the evening,
ne did also the Knigh tstown Juvenile Band.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24
Hunting for MIdDighs Shooters.

Almost all the policemen duty were out
last night trying to solve the mystery of a num-
Der of pistol-shots heard in the vicinity of the
arsenal The shots first heard shortly
after midnight, and one man declared that he
heard twenty three of them between that time
and o'clock. Up to the latter hour the police
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should always
be used when children are cutting teeth 1t re-
leves the little sufferer at once, it produces nat
ural, quiet sleep by relieving tho child from
pain, and the little cherub awakes ssbright as
q button" 1t is very pleasant to taste 1t
soothes the child. softens the gums, allays all
pain. relieves wind, regulates the bowels and is
the best known remedy for diarrhoea whether
arising from teething or other causes Twenty
i've cents bottla
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24
The Coy-Bernhamer Case.

Judge Harlan telegraphed ahead. yesterday,
for room at the New Denison, but had not ar
rived at midnight. He is expected here this
morning. as the Coy -Bernhamer cases set
for hearing before him at 10 o'clock. The lat
est feature of the is the employment of
Chas. L. Holstein, formerly of this city, but
now of Chicago. by the defendants, to make an
argument in their behalf. He was secured be-
cause of his familiarity with federal court prac-
tce and his success in the Orange county cases.
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Montgomery County ProhlbItionists.

Special to the Indianapolis Journaa.
CHARACTERISTICS, Ind. Feb. 23.-Ihe PROM
bitionists met at the courthouse to-day and Sc
lected the follwinog central committee: DAVID
Harter, chairman; DIR. j. II. Etter, secretary; D.
G. Barnhill, treasurer; Alex Bowers w. L.
Anderson, j. c. Barnhili. ]. l.. Bennett, Sami
Flanagan, Joseph F. VanCeave and X. y.
Crist- Thefollowing DELEGATES were CHOSEN 70
the State convention: Rev. w. b. hickman,
Rev w. L. Anderson Rev. e. W. Lawhorn, T.
E. Ballard. DIR. j. r. Etter. David Harter, Sam
mel Flanagan and G.. w. Paul
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Hotel Advertising.

New York Mail and Express.
Intelligent and judicious hotel proprietors
long ago came to the conclusion that circulars
method of advertising are money thrown
away, and that nothing equals the reputable
newspaper.
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ALARMING Signs-When the voice is reduced
to a husky whisper. with hacking cough and
painful respiration. there is good cause for alarm
Have recourse forthwith to Hale's Honey Of
Horehound and Tar The relief win be i'm edi-
ate-the cure certain. Sold by all druegists
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one minute.
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Wanted to Sell One OF Her Teeth and Get
Married.

City and Country
A few days ago a very pretty young lady
visited the dental rooms of DIR. Powell She
said she was from Haverstraw. and that she
had heard that Nyack lady had offered $500
Tor natural tooth TO replace one that she had
lest DIR. Powell was surprised at the object of
the Visit, but said the report was. the best of
Of no Hyack lady that was so badly off for a
tooth as that DR.. Powell said the young lady
bad the finest set of teeth he ever saw in his
me- She seemed very much disappointed To
learn that there was no market for one OF
them. and said she was about 70 be married,
and wanted the money very much to prepare for
housekeeping.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24
The Paper That Wants to Boss Il

The Paper That Wants Co Boss the Party.
st. Douis Globe-Democrat
John Sherman is fortunate in the enemies he
has made. If the Chicago Tribune can be in
duced TO continue its attacks upon him until the
convention meets, his nomination will be as
Surad.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24
And They WIN.
Advice TO Mornsrs.

Winchester Herald
The Republicans of Indiana should stand solid
for ex-senator Benjamin Harrison for President.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24
Grand Army in New York.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Feb %. The annual State
Encam pment of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie finished balloting for officers late this after
noon. The following officers were elected: n
M. Curtis, of Oedensbure department COM
mander; G. 81. Freeman, Corning. senior vice
commander; Rob't Wilson. Newburg junior
vice commander; Charles A. Hanfon, Brooklyn
medical director; Rev, J. R. B. Smith, Hudson.
chaplain Council of administration. Theodore
Poole, Post 151; Alfred Lyth, Post 8; Alex. r..
Penfeld. Post 65; Dennis Sullivan, Post $780,
and ThoS B. Cdell. Post 49, @ss
There great deal of hard fighting on, be-
half of the various candidates before ticket
was elected. The newly-elected department.
commander. Gen. Newton Martin Curtis. was
born in st. Lawrence county, in May. 1885 He
entered the Union army on April IA. 1861, and
was rapidly promoted He was breveted major
general and thanked by the State Legislature
for his services at the capture of Fort Fisher.
He served with McDowefs army in 1861, the
Army of the Potomac in 1861 and 1862. Dix's
army. the Armv of the Potomac and the Depart
ment of the South in 1868 and tine Army of the
James and Potomac in 1864. In politics he was
Democrat until 1861 and since then Repub-
lican.
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HALLS Hair aenewer furnishes the nutritiye
principle for supporting growth of the hair.
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win Not Nominate a state Ticket.

The state executive committee of the Green
back party has declined proposition to unite
with the Union Labor party, and has decided
that it is inexpedient to nominate . State ticket
this year, but the committee in resolution re-
sfirms the principles of the party.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24
Encampment Notes.

Col. /. N Walker will be continued as assist
ant adjutant-general, but Commander Vanos-
dol has not yet decided upon his other appoint
ments.
A telegram received by the Journal from Mad
ison last night states that Captain Vanosdol,
the new department commander, will be ten
dered a reception by the two local posts upon his
arrival there this evening.
Notwithstanding the continuation of the
trouble in the Womens Relief Corps, harmony
has been fully restored in the Grand Army.
1.-The trouble arising over the action of the
South Bend Post" said Assistant Adiutant-gen-
eral Walker, last evening, Twas settled in way
entirely agreeable and honorable all parties
concerned. and there is Justification for any
ipsinuations to the contrary. such as have been
published.
At a meeting of the members of the Thir-
teenth Indiana Regiment who were in attend
ance at the encampmept held in the street
commissioners office in the court house yester-
day noon, telegram ordered sent to- the
First New York Mounted Rifles, who were hold
ing their annual reunion in Beethoven Hall,
New York. The following reply was received
late in the evening by the secretary Frank
Inesrsoll: '"rhs First New York Mounted
Rifles. 1876, assembled at Beethoven Hall.
recall the memory of the gallant Thirteenth In
diana, and the days the Blackwater twenty
i've years ago shall never be forgot SO long a
star remains on the oil. fag.n
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07
WILD HORSE NEIGHINGS.
WILD HORSE, Dec. rs.

WILD hOhSE, D0C. 70.
EDITORIAL REMARK.-Here is another
batch of belated items. They did not
reach us until last Saturday, after the
World edition had been printed. Sew
eral items were too aged to be used
this week:
J. McGinnis has built a new house.
If you want fire or burglar-proof safe,
call on E. N. Wylie.
E. N. Wylie has been on the sick list,
but he is able to be about again.
Charley Taylor is at home from Digh-
ton. He says work is scarce down there.
VIM. Bell, of Kansas City, was at home
to spend Christmas and New Years with
his family.
Say, Miss Jennie, can you tell us what
that horse, cart and dog are doing
over on the creek bottom 30 much lately
E. N. Wylie has had his new house
plastered. Its dimensions are 1895 feet.
He also has barn 16x44. and well
twenty-five feet deep, with plenty OF
water.
In our rounds the other day, We met q
tramp, who said he had come all the way
from New York city, but never saw 9
place where there were so many legalized
daylight robbers as there are in Wa-Kee-
ney, according to the population. How
is this. Mr.. Editor? RKPLY.-He is evi.
IDENTIFY New York city wharf rat.
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BANNER, TREao Co., Jan. 2, 10

BANNER, TREao Co., Jan. 2, 1888.
Leonard Purinton faced the wind to
Collyer Saturday for load of coal.
The literary society Saturday night was
well attended, considering how cold it
was.
VIM. Strandhan lost one of his horses
last week, which leaves him with only
half team.
Miss Hooper, of near Wa-Keeney, spent
holiday week with the family of J. G.
Brown, near Banner.
Bert Mcknight came home Christmas,
stayed two days, and returned to his work
on the D. NJ. & A. railway.
Rev. J. G. Elliott took part in the liter
airy, and, after it was over, preached an
interesting sermon to the young people.
One of Sheriff Bakers deputies was out
this way last week, summoning jurymen
for the coming term of the distrit court.
More mail matter passes through the
Banner post-office than through any
other Office in the county off the railroad.
Sunday, January /, was bright, pleas
ant day. Sunday school was held. After
the exercises, the pastor, ]. G. Elliott,
gave the children an interesting talk.
The last week of December the weather
was rather mixed-Monday, fair; Tues
day, stormy; Wednesday, cold; Thursday,
moderating; Friday, warm; Saturday cold.
:. I J. CANTRM B.
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OGALLAH OOZINGS.

/ OaALLAH, TREao Co., Jan. 4
Elder Rogers will preach at Ogallah on
Sunday, at II AN.
Erwin Bailey has been sick the past
week, but is reported as improving.
w. A. Eppler was out looking for a
farm the other day. That's right, Walter;
buy your land in Trego county.
John Leach was called to Ellis this
week to attend to railroad business. John
is one OF the few who can adapt himself
TO all kinds OF business.
Il Rev. T. w. Miller will preach at Ogal-
1day evening, Jan. 8 tits expect
Fere Witnm will continue his labors
he notion occdsk ALI are cordially In
vhioh' had been driven younr lsdy WAS
liver seemed not to knd G Ogallah on
we're other than took Up her
"a ohaxtered The carfiagA e. - ~
lround town for half an hour q !. vv 81
Inu1ine up = the March preaei1 q,
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BANNER BUGLINGS.

BANNER, TREao Co., Dec. Is.
EDITORIAL CoMMENT.-This batch of
items, bearing date of December 26, was
not found in our post-office box until the
evening of Friday, December 30, after the
last side of the paper was put to press:
Miss Mollie Courtney came out home
from Wa-Keeney to spend the holidays.
The live stock of this neighborhood is
still in good shape.
Mrs. Maria Miller was called to Mis-
souri, last week by the serious sickness of a
sister.
Miss Elizabeth Hooper, late of Wayne
county, ILL.,, is visiting the family of J. G.
Brown.
Theodore Van Scyoc and Mrs. Martha
Cook each proved up on their pre-emp-
ton claims last Friday.
The family of J. G. Neel, from near
Wa-Keeney, was visiting the family of j.
G. Brown, and took in the quarterly meet
ing and Christmas tree.
&c. Brown, w. A. Neel, Theo. Van
Scyoc, w. F. Cook, Mrs. Martha Cook
and A. B. Baker, all of Banner, we're at
the county seat last week.
Quarterly meeting was held Saturday
and Sunday at the Banner school house.
Elder Stolz preachedtwo able sermons on
Sunday to attractive and appreciative
audiences.
Your correspondent was pleased to see
Miss Viola Welch and Miss Davis, teach
ers in the Wa-Keeney school, at the
Christmas tree Saturday evening and at
church on Sunday.
Mr.. A. B. Baker is frequently seen rid
ing with young lady by his side. Now,
I do not know whether that is any sign of
q ducks nest or not. We all hope that
Mr.. Baker will promote his happiness by
making some young lady happy.
The Christmas tree at Banner was q
grand affair. The exercises were con-
Quoted in Mr.. Bakers new barn. They
had beautiful large cedar tree, and it
was loaded with presents for young and
old; and many hearts were made glad by
the precious tokens of regard, to say
nothing of the useful articles received by
many. There was quite large turnout
Il should think about 200.
j. CANTREL B.
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II - expected that q new cemetery
ground viii be layed ont on the ne cor
ner OF the 90 u Of sec 23-12-22 This Is 9
beautiful tract Of land. It Is to be hoped
that this move viii be made. The respect
that Is shown the dead is but the index Of
onr civilization.
The Union Literary Society convenea
every Wednesday evening at the Ogallah
school house, and is in prosperous con-
dtion. The subject for debate last
wednesday evening was Free Trade dis
cussed In view of the present message.
=. a. Malatt, Of Abilene, was in town
TINS week. He reports times very close IN
Dickinson county, and not much being
done in the way Of Improvements. He re-
turned home, fully convinced that west
and labor will make it q rich country.
The people of Ogallah and vicinity had
pleasant time at the oyster supper, held
at the school house New Years eve, for
the benefit of Elders Miller, Knapp and
Walker. The attendance was good, not
withstanding the severity of the weather.
The donations were liberal, and all re-
turned home feeling much the better for
having been there.
For some cause, not yet accounted for,
there seems to be considerable ight-fin-
gered work going on some less than q thou
sand miles from this place. Persons who
are interested in that kind of an occupa-
ton for livelihood would better curtal
their business little, or they may some
bright morning find themselves located in
q place seven times hotter than it is at
the north pole.
MIDNIGHT WArCHMAN.
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She: James, do you know that you
put three buttons on the plate in church
to-day II knew what I was about"
She: "James, perhaps you don't know
that I bought those buttons yesterday for
my new dress, and paid fifty cents apiece
for them"
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Time Table-K. D. Of q. p. RR
rpRraa rRArNa

EXPRESS TRAINS.
aos goes east-61O r r. 90s goes xeet-l0O1 (. =.
20a $3.50 4 II. 2M g =" - 026 !. u
FREIGHT TRAINS.
Denver and Kansas City Time Freight aad stock,
west-dne 8-35 4. II.
No IA, Local, east-due Pm.
III, Kansas City and Denver time freight and
stock, west-due lao P. n.
as local, west-due $40 A. n.
as, local west-leaves 6;51 A. II.
Numbers 213 and 214 will carry pass
engers; other freights will not.