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from that moment be began to cherish dreams
OF an alliance with princess of some reigning
family. He die his best TO place temptations in
the way of bis wifss honor and TO goad her into
some overt political action which would give
him plausible pretext for divorce. but he sig-
pAlly failed. and to-day the most bitter partisan
OF the royal voluptuary cannot ASSERT that he
has any good ground for the divorce which he
Graves. In 1885 the King thought to purchase
cheap glory by making war on little Bulgaria,
but Prince Alexander sent him back TO Belgrade
with the remnant Of his army as disgraced and
Illuminated monarch the world has ever
seen He then proposed TO abdcate, and the
Queen approved with such CHEEKY alacrity that
the King diseustedly decided to remain on the
throne. The Queen, il is we'll known, is OF
satirical turn Of mind, ard her wits are as sharp
rs the Kings are blunt Two amusing acciients
are published to-day Of her Majesty's humor.
Before leaving Servia early last year she at.
tended a reception after Easter mass. when it
is the custom for the Queen 10 kiss the ladies'
forming the court circle. Her Majesty omitted
10 kiss the wife OF ons OF the foreign ministers,
and when the king called her attention TO the
omission she bowed gracefully and said so that
everyone could hear: 81 leave that agreeable
duty to your Majesty" At dinner once the
King observed TO the wife OF Major Descovic.
Austrian military attache that he had been
educated at Paris, whereupon Queen Natalie s
said TO have observed that his guests would find
some difficulty in believing him. for reasons Of
state Several attempts were made TO patch up
. truce between the royal couple after the Queen
left Servis. nom:nally of her own free will,
but really on eompulsion. but the
King had become gradually estranRed
from Russian iEluence, and . year ago
he formally became an obedient vassal or the
Austrian empire. His Russian wife. devoted to
the Gar, the benefactor of herself and husband,
would be more and more inconvenient at Bel
grade, and ali hope of reconciliation has perforce
been abandoned. Queen Nathalie has no objec-
ton now TO judicial separation. but she will
not consent to q divorce, aud If the King acts ie-
gally be cannot obtain one, because, according
70 the Law Of Servia DEGREES of divorce can only
be pronounced by ecclesiastical authority. When
ndivorce has been petitioned for the two con-
tending parties must in the first place be con-
fronted with one another In order that an enort
may he made TO bring about reconciliation.
should these efforts prove fruitiess. the petition
or alleges grounds of accusation to which respond
snt replies. The Queen has yet received no
notice Of any kind from any ecclesiastical au-
thority, but such notice is said to be on the way
70 Welsbadel. where she is living at present
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Some days ago the Times noticed On item CO.
ing the rounds of its Democrats exchanges an
uouncing the conversion OF Rev. d. 9. WOOL
pert Of Fort Wayne, TO Cleveland and Democ-
this county, an old friend OF Mr.. Woolpert, saw
the item, and being satisfied that it was untrue
wrote 20 Mr.. Woolpert and received the follow
ing letter in reply:
Mr. Isaac Mann, Albany. Ind;
My Dear SiF--Your letter of the I'd inst just
ceived and hasten to reply. The sanderous article
to which you refer is only of many campaign lies
that the party of fraud and corruption the party of
tfeson, rebellion States rights and free trrde has
published far and wide regarding Republicans Of Al
len county.
The Democratic papers of this city published on
Sunday morning that at the organization of their JEFF
fersonian Club here. last Saturday night, signed
the roster and pledged myself to support Cleveland
and Thurman. The fact is, that Republican and
myself went into their meeting in the courtroom
not knowing what was going on and they had the
audacity to nominate for chaplain of the club
and IN my surprise, arose to object TO such
warranted proceeding, but could get hearing from
the chairman, and was elected. took my hat and
went at to the Office of the Fort Wayne Gazette
and declined the honor o. disclamed any interest in
the party its candidates. and publicly pledged my
fealty to the Republican ticket.
hsve not intimated at any time that would not
support the Republican ticket with any man-white
or back-on it. The reports for publication by the
Democratic made up regardless of truth and
for effect only. There will be shrinkage OF the
Republican vote here this fall; Harrison and the
Whoie TICKET Will not only get my vote ana that or
every other Republican. but many Democrats have
already sgni6ed their intention of voting the ticket
and think some of them will 1t certainly to
me that my friends who know ought to be able 20
stamp such reports rs Democratic lies" withcdt
ferring to me-
intend this fall to vote the winning ticket not
represented by dirty bandanna and pinch of snuff.
but the stars and stripes. With ex-Gov. Porter as
the candidate for Governor we will knock the Demo
cratic ticket into 'innocuous desuetude."
Hereafter, when you read or hear that am any.
thing less than stalwart Republican. with all the
thusasm for the of the ticket of former years
you may say 10 one and all that / authorize You TO
call it Democratic lie.
The Democratic party using the third party here
to try to bring about defeat Our good Republic
do not want to be led asray by this side issue
but stand firm and on the 4th Of March, 1889, Ben
Harrison will DO insugurated President of the United
States. and then with weeping and waiting in the
broken ranks of the Democratic party l can the
need and use of the red bandanner" feel assured
of victory in November.
Yours for the triumphant election of the entire Re-
publican ticket fors fair vote and count.
IN very great haste, 1 am, as ever, solid for the
ticket. d. Q. WooLPRRT.
FORT WAYNE, July 3, 1888.
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ILLINOIS.

A Flattering Offer from . Farmer In the
Western Part OF the State.
sprin gfied Special to ST Louis Globe Democrat.
When Governor Oglesby opened his mail, this
morning. he came aross letter which sent an
amused and benevolent smile across his face. 1t
came from Q resident Of one OF the hourishine
towns in the western part of the State. and in
formed the Governor that the writer is q bach
slor with three lovely little children on his
hands. and that he is sorely-in need Of wife to
take care Of them and Of himself He says that
some time ago he wrote TO 3 gentleman IN
charge Of one Of the State institutions. asking
his assistance In getting wife. but has received
no reply, and now he comes. in his extremity. to
the Governor to find one for him. He 10 thirty
four years old, Eve feet seven inches TALL weighs
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GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
Or. Mackenzie Denies Certain Statements At
tributed TO Him by 3 Reporter.

Or. Mackenzie Denies Certain Statements At
tributed TO Him by 3 Reporter.
EDINBURGH. July 8-Dr. Mackenzie. in an
Interview with a correspondent of the Scotsman.
1t Venice, Italy. denied the accuracy Of the in
terview published in the Dutch Dragblad. in
which he was represented as admitting that he
concealed the cancerous nature of Emperor
Fredsricx's mslady in order to prevent re-
7ency
The Scotsmau's correspondent asked the Doc
tor whether the statements in the Italian press,
taat the present German Emperor is suffering
from an incurable malady, were true. He re-
piled that the statements were mostly exagger-
ated. but that il was fact that Emperor Will
lam had an aural complaint which was not un-
attended with danger, although many persons
similarly afflicted had lived to an old age. En-
peror William. he said. had infantie paralysis
Of the arm, which had impeded his growth and
was the cause OF bis being such short man,
unlike his father. The paralysis had slightly
shortened his arm. but he could use It well aud
was otherwise active and strong:
DIR. Mackenzie said he was glad to leave Ber-
lin, where his movements Eere closely watched.
Empress Victoria he said, was sur
rounded by spies after the death
OF Emperor Frederick. I was confined
ct Potsdam for several hours. Emperor Will
iams conduct was odd altogether. almost
think his malady has affected his brain. i can
say nothing Of the late Emperor's memoirs IL
10 untrue that Queen Victoria carried them off.
Whoever did will create sensation when he
publishes theLa.n
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Brief Mention

DR.. c. Stoddard Smith of Chicago, has been
appointed by the Governor q dental examiner.
to succeed g. V. Black, of Jacksonville, whose
term has expired.
At Sunday -scheol picnic near Portsmouth,
on Saturday. two young men quarreled over
their sweetheart. fight followed and one
named Folan. was fatally stabbed.
James Shelton. son-in.law of ex-Judge Beane,
and prominent farmer residing near Cross
vile, fell dead from his horse Saturday evening
as he was returning from cornfeld. where he
had been blowing. The coroners jury returned
Q verdict OF heart disease.
A SANDER suit has been begun in the Circuit
Court at Galesbure by W. j. Bsrnstsad against
Aid. w. j. Richards. in consequence of disparag-
ing remarks said to have been made by the de-
PENDANT about a water heater that Barnstead in
vented. The plaintiff wants $4,000.
When Samuel Hollis place of business in Low
ington was opened on Friday morning a letter
was found from him, saying he was tired of
life and was going to kill himself. His body
could not be found by the many search parties.
Holt was doing a good business. but had been on
protracted spree. and it is feared he has car
ried out his intentions
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los, has black hair. gray eyes aud good health.
Not the least among the personal virtues which
he sscribea TO himself are embraced in the fol-
lowing words:
~ am q member Of the Baptist Church and
temperance society. and have always voted the
Republican ticket. voted for you for Governor.
Hurrah for Harrison ard Mortonl'
He authorizes the Governor to say that he
has no bad habits. except that he chews little
tobacco. Personally the Governor does not re-
gard this as very serious fault in a man. The
letter does not indicate whether the Governor 10
to advertise for sealed proposals or whether he
is to proceed by personal application and can
vass. but be is authorized TO say that be will
furnish photograph of his client whenever it is
called for. He remarked that this matrimon ial
agency might DO very troublesome, but he was
unable to see how it could be more troublesome
than some OF the pardon cases he has to deal
with
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INDIANA AND ILLINOIS NEWS
One Man Killed and Two Fatally Injured
in a Railroad Wreck Near Lafayette.
Shelby County Man Stabbed to the Heart by
Cousin-Mr. Crows Singular Affection
and How He Got Rid of It-GleaningS.
INDIANA.

Railway Wreck Near Lafsyette-One Man
Killed and Two Fatally Injured.
Special TO the Indianapolis journal
LAFAYETTE, July Slate this afternoon
freight train was wrecked on the L.. N. A d c.
railway near Bsyless Mill, two miles south OF
Lafayetts. There had been a heavy rainfall
during the night and a large quansity OF sand
and mud had slid down upon the track in q deep
cut covering the rails to depth of two or three
feet for . considerable distance. Into this a
Mogul engine, pulling long train Of freight
cars. plunged at great speed The engine went
of the track by parting Of the rails and turned
partly over. Eight or ten freight cars were
piled upon the LOCOMOTIVES, demolishing the cars
and making disastrous wreck. Engineer Nor
ris Harnett had his arm broken, and is injured
internally; fireman Charles Blackwell has in
ternal injuries The doctors think both will die.
David Julian, forward brakeman, was killed.
All the men were buried under the wreck.
were brought here. and wrecking train 10 clear
ing the track
A Warrick County Mans Strange Affiictiou.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
VINcENNEs, July 7.-Boonville Ind. is the
home of James NJ. Crow, a prominent merchant
and worthy citizen. He has just had strange
experience that puzzles the medical fraternity.
For FIVE years he has been an invalid, but could
not tell the cause of his affection. In time he
wore down to q mere skeleton, and his friends be-
came alarmed for him. His ease was extreme
and his annoyance seemed to be chiefly in his
stomach. Acting on his own impulses, the 9TH
er day be took powerful emstic. He in
duced to do this because there was an unusual
gnawing in his stomach. The emetic brought
up an animal, or whatever it was, about six
inches long. nearly an inch in diameter 10 its
thicksst part, and pinkish in color. When fresh
from the sufferers stomach this curiosity had
one well-developed eye, q peculiar but perfect
mouth and what appeared to be . plump stom.
aeh. Ia the hope Of preserving the animal it
was placed in alcohol. but soon all traces OF the
disgusting thing were obliterated, and it was re.
duced to wbitish pulp. No name can be found
for il In any m sdicsl work. Mr.. Crow says be
often felt the thing crawling about in his stom-
ach, but did not think of such living thing ex-
listing there and claiming that part Of his body
as its home At present he feels like q great
load has BEEN removed from him. and his old
time cheerfulness has come back to him. The
curiosity is now exhibition at Dr.. Parks Of
fee, in Boonvie.
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ousy asserted 10 to settle the question. has dis
appeared from view. Chang Yen Hoon. the
Chinese minister. has practically the United
Congress is supposed to be unable to take any
moro steps in the matter till something has been
heard from that astute oriental Meanwhile
the bay is filling up with coolies, and Judge
Sabin Is landing t1em fast his writs can
be made out When it suits the man-deaicrs OF
Canton. the treaty will be returned ratified.
There ia enough OF money IN it to smooth its
passage tnro' the Tsune li-Yamen. But whom
IL does go into operation if ever. it win prove to
be "a delusion and q snare" II will not settle
the Chinese question. On tho contrary. it will
render it more unmanageable
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Justice to MIR. BouteIIe.

PhiIadeIphia Press.
No one who participated in the recent Chica-
60 convention came off with better or more do
served honors than Congressman Bouteile, the
chairman of the Maine delegation. Alert and
discreet at all times. his influence was felt in
every direction 1t was through him that Mr.
Blaine communicated with the convention when
such communication seemed TO have become
necessary, and the delicate doty was accepted
and performed with . measure of good taste
that won every body's approval Mr. Boutelie's
speech seconding the nomin alton of Harrison
was scarcely less notable in its effectiveness.
and it was due to his wisdom and good judg-
ment that the temperance resolution. drawn
and presented by himself, was passed on the
last day of the session. Altogether it made o
record which was as useful TO the convention
and the party as it was creditable TO Mr. Bou-
telle.
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Profession and Practice.

Omaha World.
Cleveland said that constitutional amend
ment should DO passed making the President
ineligible for reelection; the case seemed to
him to be serious that. And now he il
candidate again. Howl
BY prostitution of ''the patronage of this
great Office
By reason Of 'the alurements Of power
BY reason Of ''ths temptation to retain public
place
BY reason of the availability found in him by
"a horde OF officeholders' whose zeal 10 born
of benefits received and fOstered by the hope of
favors yet to come"
Alas, poor Yorick!
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The Hon. Joseph Chamberlain. who has been
confined TO the house by severe attack Of
govt has recovered and Will resume his duties
In Parliament on Tuesday
The Paris corporation has voted C, coo for the
erection cf a reduced copy of Bartholdis' statue
OF liberty ia New York harbor which was pre-
sented by the Hon Levi P. Morton.
The Paris Gaulois says that government mes
ssngers have left Berlin for Strasburg aud Paris
20 convey 10 the German ambassador stricter
instructions regarding passport regulations
TSe convention with Colombia secures TO the
vatican the protection OF Catholics In their re-
hgion. the exemption of religious buildings from
taxation. and the exemption Of the clergy from
military servics. TIE clergy will have enfirs
control Of the government schools and universi-
-
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1876 In the light Of the recent Republican
domination, the father and son are now Two very
proud mortals When Harrison spoke At Rush
vile four years ago Frank and his young hope
fui were introduced to the General. who wen
down into his pocket and gave his namesake .
daddy dollar. with the request that he make .
keepsake OF IL. which of course he has done,
ano now It would take little fortune to separ
ate that boy aud that dollar
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Boui, ,ger Bobs Up Again.

PARIS. July General Boulangsr, speaking
Ut banquet Rennes to night, vehemently At
tackled the Chamber of Deputies for the fusility
of its work. He said: ''It is time to end this
Chamber and this sinister Constitution. The
great voice OF the people must make itself heard
at the elections. The nation must declare it's
will. Let us arise and defend the Republic.
Let dissolution aud revision henceforth be our
only aim. Let that one cry alone rally Us and
enable Us 20 attain that end
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HERR TIszA the Austrian Prime Minister, IL
Hungarian and was born In 1890 He 70 a very
wealthy land owner, having inherited large
estate from his father. Ordinarily Tisza Is not
striking looking man. He dresses in such
poor taste that his tailor recently put an article
in the newspapers saying that he Was not re-
sponsible for the Premier's lack OF style. Tisza
is tall, lean man. with strong features bright
eyes and a long. white beard. He is said to look
like IAN aged Mephistopheles." Tisza is not a
great orator. but is an untiring worker and q
man Of wonderful versatility.
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The rrafaIrar-square Meetings.

LONDON. July SIN view Of yesterday
trouble ct Trafalgar Square a heavy guard Of
police surrounded the square to day for fear Of
. surprise. An ugly fight took place last even
ine at the Charine Cross station between the
police and the Gro wd that had been driven from
the square. aud many arrests were made. among
them Mr.. r. Cunningham Graham NJ. F., the
well-known labor agitator. Mr.. Graham was
afterward released on bail The police grumblei
greatly at the government INDIGESTION in the
matter, and assert that these meetings will
eliminate in q riot exceeding in violence that
of last November unless some action 10 taken.
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Natural Gas for Wabash.

Special TO the IndianapoI1s JournO
WABASH. July 8-Natural-gas we'll No 5 Of
the series which will supply this city with cheap
fuel has just been drilled in on the Coan farm.
in Grant county. Trenton rock was reached at
q depth of 910 feet and the rock pierced twenty
two feet resulting in a splendid well with q dali
~ OUTPUT of about two million feet. Another
well will be drilled in this week on tho Powell
farm. The dip in Trenton rock in the vicinity
of the Coan farm averages one hundred feet to
the mile
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Carthage Record.
Numerous articles are now printed In the city
papers regards the first child named after
General Harrison, there being something less
than thousand claimants for the honor After
all, We believe that Carthage has the original
Ben Harrison kid. He is the son OF Frank
Foust. and il now twelve years old, having been
Ls~ss after the distinguished statesman IN
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Case of Mistaken Identity.

Special TO the indianapolis journal.
GREENsBURG, July Twill Winchester re-
turned home tonight from Cleveland. o.,
where he had been detained upon q charge of
passing counterfeit money on last Decoration
day. This was clear case OF mistaken ident ity,
aud several prominent citizens went to Cleve
land and testified that Mr. Winchester was at
home on the day in question. whereupon the
court promptly dismissed the case.
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Riot at NIanche.ter.

MANCHESTER, July a-Irisn Catholics this
morning attacked sn Orange procession while
proceeding to church. Hatchets. knives, pokers
and bottles were the weapons used. The police
ouslled the fight. Many persons were wounded
and taken 10 the hospital.
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It will cost but little TO keep the surface OF
she ground around young trees we'll sprinkled
with fine lime. Many insects will avoid the
lime, aud on some soils the limo will prove ben
efciaL An excellent mixture for such purposes
Ia two parts wood ashes. one part lime. and one
part coarse salt Only small quantity need be
used at each application.
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SIR WILLIAM YOUNG. who has lately been
seen IN New York with Lady Young, Is the son Of
the late Sir Charles Young. who wrote Jim.
the Penman." Sir William makes his home in
Canada, but during the coming summer he will
be seen at the chief watering places of this
country. presenting the one-act plays Of his
father for the entertainment OF the guests.
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Damage by Wind, Lightning aud Rain.


MONTPELIER, July ga terrible storm passed
over from southwest to northeast. eleven miles
north Of this place, yesterday evening, leveling
fences, trees and small buildings. Hail fell in
great quantity and the corn crop in the line of
the storm is damaged thousands Of dollars. The
farm house of Mr.. Mossbnry was struck by q
thunder-bolt and demolished, the occupants
the farmers wife aud daughter, escaped almost
miraculously. The entire country in the track
of the storm is flooded with water waist deep.
KENNARD, July S.-During the storm here
this afternoon lightning struck the residence of
VIM. Dean and the store and residence of c. C.
Coffin. doing considerable damage to buildings
and severely bot not seriously injuring the oc-
cupants.
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Murdered by His Cousin.

epecial TO the Indianapolis JournaA-
SHELBYvILLE. July S.-Jacob Medsker, jr.,
of Hendricks township, was killed at 8 o'clock
this morning by his cousin. Jacob Rapp who re-
sides in the same neiehborhood. The two young
mon met at Bengal, in front of the village
church. where Sabbath school was being held,
and renewed feud of about three years stand
ing. about some correspondence which had ap-
pearsd in the Daily Democrat from Bengal
The war Of words soon brought on blows. and
in the fight Rapp drew knife with which he
cut Meisker across the neck and then gave him
fatal stab on the left side. the point of the
weapon penetrating the heart Medsker sank
to the ground and died almost instantly. After
the killing Rapp fled to his home. and since has
NOT been heard from. The coroner held an in
quest this afternoon. Medsker is about twenty
five years Of age, and has been married about a
year. Rapp is nineteen and unmarried. Med
SKIER has for years been one of the most quarrel
some characters in the neiehborhood. At the
time of his death he held the Office of constable.