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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-12
Paving Novel Election Bets.

6pecfsi TO the Indianapolis Journal
NEW CASTLE. Nov. 10.-Ons of the most
novel and interesting sights ever witnessed in
this city was tho payment of three election wa.
gers in the way of whselbarrow rides, which took
place on Broadway this afternoon at o'clock.
The wager WAS between three Republicans and
three Democratic saloon keepers. In the event
of Cleveland's election the Republicans were to
wheel the Democrats along Broadway and in
case of Harrison's election tho Democrats were
to do the wheeling. This afternoon several
hundred people gathered on the street to wit
ness the event. Promptly at the time set, the
principals in the comedy appeared on the scene.
". D. Smith wheeled j. w. Foutz, James Dolau
wheeled Shorty Hudson and Dan Kayhal
wheeled p. NJ. Kirk. The wheelbarrows were
all deliberately decorated with flags and cam.
paign embleEs. W. D. Smith, who pushed the
first wheelbarrow, wore q red coat with gold
trimmings and a drum majors cap, giving him q
unique and comic appearance. Some very ap
propriate notices were painted on the sides OF
the one-wheeled vehicles The procession was
headed by the X. of p. Band, in front of which
was carried q large flag. AS the procession
passed along the street it provoked the greatest
enthusiasm, and the forfeiture of the wagers
was one of the most amusing sights ever wit
messed in the city,
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Fighting In the Indi.n Territory.

ST. LOUIS, Now 1l.-Advices from the Indian
Territory cay that q vigilance committee,
composed of over hundred prominent
citizens OF the Creek Nation. was recently
termed for the purpose of capturing driving
from the nation band of desperadoes who have
long been operating in that section. making both
life and property very unsafe For two weeks
past the committee. under the leadership Of
Captain Serblsnce and William Menac, have
been securing the country, and have arrested
and delivered to the United States marshal
some fifteen OF the outlaws. Yesterday they
surrounded the house of Abe Carr. in which the
notorious Barrett gang were concealed, and de-
smanded their surrender. A reply came in the
form Of q volley from their rifles. A battle en-
sued, and Moses Mcintosh, a prominent citizen
of the nation and @ member OF the committee
was killed: one OF the desperadoes was killed.
and two others wounded. REQUIREMENTS were
sent tor and at last accounts 200 men had start
ed from Muskogee and other places for the
scene Of the fight
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More Rioting at the Bevier Mines.

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, Nov. ia Journal
special from Bevier, Mo-, reports q
riot at the coal mines at that place,
Saturday night. A strike has been pre-
yailing there for some months, and there have
been frequent rows between the strikers and the
new men. A short time ago a number of
Swedes were engaged 10 take the places Of the
strikers and Saturday the bad feeling re-
suited in pitched battle. G. j. Anderson, q
Swede was shot through the breast and killed,
and three other Swedes were slightly wounded.
1t is rumored that one striker was killed, but
this is not confirmed. Over a hundred shots
were fired during the riot. The sltuation is
critical, and the militia will probably be called
out Thomas Wardell, owner of the mines, was
shot and killed by mob Of strikers about six
weeks AGO
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INDIANAAND ILLINOIS NEWS
The Winners of Prizes at the Annual
Field Trial of the State Kennel Club.
Two Women End Their Lives, One by Hang
ing and the Other with MOrphine-Results
of ROugh's BlOw-Family Tragedy.
INDIANA.
Results Of the Recent Field Trials of the In
diana Kennel Club.

Results Of the Recent Field Trials of the In
diana Kennel Club.
special to the Indianapolis Journal
VINCENNEs, Nov. 10.-The second annual
field trials of the Indiana Kennel Club was be-
gun at Bicknell, Ind, NoV. l, and closed yes
terday. There were twenty eight starters in
the Derby. The judges were ID. G. Bergund-
thai, of indianapolis; Col. A. G. Sloo, of Vim
cennes, and Ed S. Shultz, of Attica. Ind. Maj.
j. NJ. Taylor, who reported tina trials for the
American Field, says the quality of the dogs
was fully up to any ever held at any previous
trial in America.
Florence Gladstone. owned by J. /. Case, jr.
OF Racine. Wis. was awarded first place: the
second went to Bertraldo. owned by Judge
Guinott, Of Kansas City, Mo-. and two equal
thirds went to Tennie and Rods GAL both
owned by W. B. Stafford, of Trenton, Tenn.
The first prize was $3.50, the second $l3450 and
two equal thirds of SOL %. There were eighteen
starters In the all-age stake. and were judged
by d. c. Bergundthal, p. T. Madison and Royal
Robinson, of Indianapolis First place went TO
Bohemian Girl, owned by W. 7. Mellier of
Kansas City, Mo-: second to Polly ii. owned by
j. b. Stoddard, of Kouts, Ind: two equal thirds
went to Fife Hill, owned by d. NJ. Barriuger,
of Philadelphis, Pa, and Kings Mark. owned
by J. /. Case. jr. The prizes were $l65 for first,
S82 80 for second and two equal thirds Of SAL %
each. Everything went off pleasantly, and
everyone seemed satisfied with the decisions of
the judges The attendance on account of the
bad weather and the election, was not large
as il would have otherwise been. The tests
were all satisfactory. The country surrounding
Bicknell is splendid place for having these
field tests. The announcement OF the next
annual test will be made later.
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Brief Mention.

Postmaster Dowdalls paper, the Peoria Ma
tional Democrat. was sold, on Saturday. to Mr.
Stone. of the Daily Transcripts, satisfy a
mortgage held by the latter gentleman for
s., POO
Lee Brown attempted suicide at Decatur on
Saturday by taking laudanum. but medical as.
sistance in time saved his life. Dependency
caused by lack Of employment, and superin-
duced by protracted spree was the cause.
W. E. Krebs and c. S. Fuller, Of Zanesvill
O.. have purchased the Monticello Bulletin, the
organ OF the Platt county Democracy. The
Bulletin. under the new management, will con-
tinue TO be Democratic. Messrs. Krebs and
Fuller are the new editors.
Charlie Baker, the youngest son of West-end
merchant of Ottaws. fell, while at play in
splinter in his nostriL The splinter was re-
moved at once and blood commenced flowing
from his nose in thin stream. 1t cannot be
staunched, and he will doubtless bleed to death.
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BELATED RETURNS.

Democrats Claim 1000 in Virginia, but the
Estimate IL Probably Too High.
RICHMOND, Va, Nov. lit is impossible at
this time to give the vote of this State as the
official returns have not yet been received The
Dispatch to-day published tabular
statement giving the estimated vote by
counties This shows q majority for Cleveland
OF upwardslof 1000, but 1t is believed that this
majority is considerably overestimated. The
Office of Secretary of State is closed on Sundays.
and hence it is not known whether any official
returns have arrived to-day or not Ii is ex-
pected that the official result will be announced
within the next three days
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"BEWAREl
"YOU ARE sPOTTEDw

And orpamented with skulled cross-b bones, were
thrown into the yards relipped under the doors
of prominent working Republicans living in
strong Democratic neighborhoods. No one re-
siding ir neighborhoods largely Republican re-
ceived such notices. Il is needless to say that
no Republican was made lukewarm in the cause
on account of it.
People here have been wild with enthusiasm
ever since they received the glorious news OF
the election of Indiapa's great son. Everybody
has given way TO jubilation, and everything has
been dyed the popular hue. Tho last ratification
will be held on Wednesday evening next, after
which 1t is tho purpose to try to settle down to
everyday business once more
Hon. Thomas n Braxton. the farmer" candi-
date for Congress from this 1.-THE Second) dis
trict made gallant fight and went down COW
cred all over with glory He reduced the ma
jority more than thousand votes from that of
1894
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Robbed His Employers.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. Nov. 1l.-Miles A.
French and his wife Nellie were arrested at the
depot in this city. last night by Pinkerton de-
teetives they were about taking a train for
Boston. French has been employed the past
three years by the Bridgeport Copper Company
his business being to extract silver from copper
ore. For some days past he has been carrying
en- q System OF stealing the silver thus obtained.
The company bad 40 means OF knowing the ex-
act amount OF silver taken from each ton of
ere. which French well knew. and they trusted
% is honesty. When too Of ora would exceed
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Jubilation at Muncie.
cnaeial IN the IndianapoIia Journal

Special TO the IndianapOIls JournHL
MUNcIE. Nov. 10-To-day the Republicans of
this city held grand ratification meeting A
large procession, consisting Of people 10 car
riaees and on foot, and large decorated wagons,
headed by a Republican drum corps, marched
through the principal streets. Mean while tie
whistles of the numerous factories were blown
continuously. The city was overfowing with
enthusiastic Republicans, and every instru-
ment of noise that could be procured was
brought forth In the evening grand torch.
light procession marched through the streets.
The Republicans here are nearly wild over their
success
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Suicide by Morphine.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journe,
RUssIAvILLE, Nov. 10.-Mrs. Ida Vaughan,
of this place, died. at IL o'clock, this morning,
from the effects Of large dose of morphine.
She had been accustomed to the use of the drug
for sick headache, and. yesterday evening, sent
a lady friend to drug store for 20 cents worth,
receiving ten grains. which she took in two
doses-one at 4, the other at 6 p NJ. DR.. G.. W.
Kemp was called about A. NJ, but nothing
could be done She recently married TO
William Vaughan, was about twenty years OF
age, the daughter of Jonathan Hodson, a
wealthy and highly respected farmer Of this
vicinity
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the average he would appropriate the excess to
his own use. He soon began to spend money
freely and lived far beyond his salary, which
caused the firm to investigate matters. This
resulted In his arrest. He or his wife. or BOTH
made frequent trips to Boston, to Providence
and TO New York, where they met agents and
disposed OF their plumber. When arrested, last
night, they had about 81. 900 worth of silver in
bars 1t is thought that French has stolen from
$4,000 to SIS, 900 in this mannerl
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Lord Sackville's Dilemma.

WASHINGTON, Nov 1l.-Lord Sackville is said
to be hesitstng whether or not to attsnd the
Erdicott- Cham berlain wedding. Personally he
desires to 90, as 1T was at the legation ball. given
in January last. that Mr.. Chant erlan WAS in
troduced to his bride-elect. Officially, Lord
Sackville feels that his position in this country
is an anomalous one aud even for the purpose
of rendering his congratulations upon the
suspicious event as one of her Msjesty's sub
jects be cannot yet determine which would be
the more dignifed course, TO 60 or to stay at
hore
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THE ELECTION In INDIANA.

Orange County Democrats Tried Ku-Klux
Methods, but Didn't Scare ANYBODY.
Special to the Indianapolis journal
PAoLI, Nov. lL-Marshal Hawkins had no
deputies In Grange county on the 9th, but q
form Of bulldozing even worse than that Der
petrated by his thugs and ex-convicts was at
tempted The cue was taken from the Ku-K lux
Khan. but. thanks to the courage Of the Rspub-
lcans and the cowardice Of the would be reg
ula.ors. that was one of the ''good schemes
which failed to work. Large pieces of canvas
with the inscription,
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Ratification at Winchester.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WINCHESTER Nov. 10.-Republicans are rati-
flying here tonight in manner never seen or
heard before. Huge bonfres are burning at the
northeast and northwest corners Of the sausre.
and immense multitudes of Republicans, old
time and new converts, are making tho night
wild with the music of Joy, while, two abreast
a great procession is parading the town. every
man carrying Roman candles, which. as they
blaze forth in their different colors, form a sight
grand to look upon. Hundreds Of hats have
been consigned to the flames, and still they CO.
From the center Of ono OF the fires pole ran up
about twenty-five feet high, and at the top q
bunch OF baudannas and an old Democratic roos-
er were swung. From the center tower of the
courthouse and twenty different locations over
the roof magnificent display of fireworks was
launched forth. A number of Democrats have
been inquiring where they could go to get away
from this scene, but whittier shall they fyl
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-12
THE KANSAS MINE DISASTER
Scenes and Incidents Connected with
the Deadly Explosion at Plttsburg.
Burns's Almost Miraculous Escape from Death
Trying 10 Learn the Cause Of the Calam-
ity-Thirty-N Bodies Recovered.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 11.-Dispatches from Pitts
burg. Kan, give the following as some of the
incidents of the mine horror at that place: For
hours after the explosion snuffed out the lives
offulIy hundred men, the scene at the pit was
distressing. Poorly clad women. with babies
elasped to their breasts, came through the dark
less by the light cast from the bon-fres. like
naggard. uncanny beings from another world.
Some shrieked above the storm and muttered as
fell helpless the shoulders of their strong
er neighbors. Still others were mad in their de-
SPAR. and tore their hair and garments, and
would have dashed into the tomb headlong but
for the strength exerted by miners from other
shafts One poor woman whose husband and
two sons were IN the pit, laid her three youngest
children beside blazing fire and then
fell in Mysteries among them. She lay IN
noticed IN this position until morning, when
she was taken to her home, a rsving maniac A:
time the crush of women and children at
the shaft SO great that it was feared violence
would DO necessary in order to clear the way for
the rescuers The poor creatures fought each
other IN their despair, and in some instances in
ficted severe punishment. AS the night wore
On the work of recovering the bodies continued
ant.l the floor OF the engine house was strewn
with msngled men. The bodies were placed in
rows upon the ground, where the rain and snow
beat upon them. Most Of the victims were
hockinely mutila.ed, and some were SO dishg-
ired as to be unrecogniza bic. All were covered
with blood and dust, and many were almost
stripped of thsir clothes. There was nothing
left of the first man brought up from the dread
full hole br. bleeding. pulpy trunk. The head
and arms and legs had been blown of. Many
of the sesrchers tainted at their work. Others,
stimulated by brandy and the entreaties of the
dsmoniacal women, continued at their
bloody task all through the night
Some Of the victims we're not disfgCIed. They
worked IN chamber least affected by the
shock, and died OF asphyxiation. AS fast
fhe bodies were brought TO the surface there
= rush made TO identify them, a dozen
women in many cases being engaged at one time
IN scanning the bleeding face Of some unfortu-
nate There still about fifty bodies In the
lower levels Some of the victims were
found buried beneath immense weights of slate,
while others were discovered In groups and all
kinds of positions. Two men, who not yet
identified, were tightly locked in each others
arms, ana it was with great difficulty they were
torn apart. Their eyes had been blown out by
the explosion and their faces so horribly crushed
that the bones were ground into the flesh
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CINcINNATI. o.. Nov 1l.-Gustave Weihe, a
grocer At sol Colerain avenue, was fatally stab
bed, az al early hour this morning. by William
Buekton, q wire-worker employed by the Brom-
well Manufacturing Company The two men
had been ut the Sherman Clubhouse all night.
They became engaged IN quarrel. and ad-
journed 20 the sidewalk to settle the affair
Weihe struck Buckton. and, just as the latter
TIT to bis feet. he drew his pockst-knifs and
sished Weihe across the throat, severing the
eincpipe.
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ILLINOIS.

A Drunken Farmer Fatally Shoots His Wife
and Seriously Wounds His Children.
CENTRALIA, Nov. ia terrible tragedy was
enacted at Sanderval Prairie yesterday morn
ing. George Bredenbacker, farmer. became
intoxicated, and while in this condition obtained
possession of revolver. He then proceeded to
kill off his family one by one first shooting his
wife through the abdomen, and then firing at
his children. His wife will die, but the children
may recover, having received only flesh wounds.
Bredenbecker was arrested and is In Jail.
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Ratification at Russiaviiie.

BDec1aI the InulonADol1s JournaA
RUssIAvILLE, Nov. l0.-The Republicans of
this place are uproariously jubiant over the
glorious national and State victory gained on
last Tuesday. The town has been wild with en-
thusiasm ever since the news came of Republican
success. grand jollifcation will be held on
Tuesday afternoon and night, at which time
several novel bets will be paid, making part Of
q very interesting programme. Hon. j. B.
Cheadle, Congressman elect will be present and
address the people. No doubt the town will as.
sumo a healthy color. All the Cleveland hats
that could be secured have been painted red for
the occasion.
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Columbus Republicans Jollify.

COLUMBUS, Nov. 1.-THE Republicans Of this
city last night held a jollifcation in honor of
the election Of Gen. Ben Harrison 20 the presi-
dency Of the United States. The weather was
very incement, but this disagreesble fact did
not prevent hundreds OF people from participant
ing in the event. The streets were crowded
with Republicans at an early hour,
all vying with each other in making
the most noise. The City Council in the
early part of the campaign passed an ordinance
prohibiting the blowing Of tin horns, but
this law was suspended during the demonstra-
tion las; nlgnt. ana panoemonlum reieneo
creditable. and was participated in by many
people. A fine display of fireworks was amene
the interesting features of the nights enjoy.
meat.
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Seriously Injured by a Rough.

bpecIhI 10 the lnulanhpoUs J0urnat.
COLUMBUS, Nov. 1L-Several nights ago Tom
Brown. a painter, OF this city, was struck on
the head with a club, in the hands of Bill Bur
rel, a noted tough, who has figured in a number
of scrapes here recently. The attack was en-
tirely unprovoked. aud was caused by political
dislike Burrel had for Brown. The latter is
now confined to his bed, and is in dangerous
condition as a result of the blow he received.
Burrel has not yet been arrested.
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Ended Her Life by Hanging.

e2ecial to the Indianapolis Journa.
TERRE HAUTE, Nov. 1.-The wife of DIR.
Cooper hanged herself this noon. Her eldest son
found her suspended from transom on the
third floor of the residence. She had died from
straugulation an hour before found. Several
months ago two sons entered the Rose Polytech-
mic Institute here The Oldest of the boys died
shortly afterward. and the family moved from
New Harmony to this city. 1t was known that
the mother was much affected by the death of
her son, but there was nothing in her conduct
to excite alarm. DR.. Cooper is at New Har-
mony, where he owns considerable property
His former wife was daughter of Robert Dale
Owap
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Miner. severely Burned.

ScorTHAyES, Pa, Nov. L-Inere was
exnlosion ~ re-damp in the coal mines own}
by w. II. Brown & Sons, near Boston, Pa, y
terday afternoon, when four miners. nam}
Joseph Muse. VIM. Kipg. Peter Lord, and
German, whose name could not be learn
were severely burned. They were sitting IN
main entry. when the roof OF en- old room
by fell In, driving the hre-damp out
coming in contact with the Tampa Il excl
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Eacfnriea Rurned.

SAN Francisco, Nov. IA destructive fire
broke out at Ninth and Market streets, about
midnight, last night. McCue's carriage factory,
Pripgles shoe factory, and Fink d Schinlter's
furniture factory were burned. The total loss
Is sl00, 600; insurance $50 000
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Montana,

ST. PAUL. Mimi. Nov. ia Helena special
30 the Pioneer Press says Montana gives Carter,
Republican, for Congress, 400 majority, and
the LEGISLATURE will have q large Republican
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Steamship News.

New YORK, Nov. ll.-Arrived: La Gascoens,
from Havre; Alaska. Aurania, from Liverpool
LONDON. Nov. IL Tho steamer City Of Der
lin, from New York for Liverpool. passed Brow
head this morning.
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The Loss of Life =. Roch..,.r,

ROCHESTER, n. Y, Nov. lit is now
known that thirty three persons psrished in the
for the relief Of the sufferers now amounts 70
ssyeral hundred dollars
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DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.
Indications

WAsHISaToN. Nov. IL
For Ohio and Indiana-Slightly warmer; fair;
southwesterly winds.
For Enthusiastically warmer; fair; south
westerly winds.
For Lower Michigan-Fair; southwesterly
Winds slightly warmer in eastern portions; sta
tionsry temperature in western portion.
For Wisconsin and Iows-Warmer, except in
northwestern Iowa; stationary temperature;
fair; southwesterly winds.
Local Weather Report