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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-09-05
ILLINOIS.

Heavy Rain Throughout the Central Part OF
the State-Rejoicing Among Farmers.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MONTICELLO, Sept. 4.-The heaviest rain
that has fallen for over six weeks fell here
to-day, doing an immense amount of good
to the growing crops and pastures. The
rain was general, and reached all over GEN.
trail Illinois, causing great rejoicing among
the people. Fall wheat can now be sOwn.
The drought is now broken.
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Brief Mention.

clasiveiy Of f sansamon county coal, win be
opened next Tuesday with addresses by
Senator Cullom and others.
Wadleigh Favor, aged eighty-two years,
native of New Hampshire, who was a
member of the Albany, N. Y, military COM
pany that escorted General Lafayette, died
at Rockford Tuesday.
Strother Stranger. wealthy farmer near
Bloomington, fell dead from heart disease
yesterday morning. He was sixty-eight
years old, a native of Wythe county, Vir-
ginia, and one of Mclean county's earliest
settlers
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-09-05
RAILWAY Mail Service.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4.-The conference of
superintendents of division and superin-
tendents of mails, in the railway mail
service, was continued at the Postoffice De-
partment to-day. The session OF the con-
ference was partly taken up by addresses
made by Postmaster general Wanamaker,
Second Assistant p ostmaster- general Whit
field and Third Assistant Postmaster-gen.
eral Hazen. These addresses contained
practical suggestions relating to the better
ment of the railway mail service.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-09-05
Found the Vaults Emptv.

CREsToN, Ia. Sept 4.-The failure of the
banking house of l.. :. Brooks. of Lenox.
Monday, caused much excitement here,
and il il increasing. Brooks and his cashier
have been arrested. and n crowd of the
depOsifors OK the bank has threatened them
with personal violence. Attachments have
been levied on all the Brooks property The
sheriff found the bank vaults empty,
Brooks says he will pay, but the creditor
ore not hopeful
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-09-05
Throwing Out Golf Votes.

Terra Alta. w. Va, says: The gubernator-
ial commission is nearing the end of its
labors To-day Mercer and Mcdowell
counties were disposed of finally. The two
show net gain of 1873 votes for Fleming
noon, and 33 Fleming and IL Golf votes re-
jected on q district boundary dispute. and
2 Fleming and Golf votes rejected on other
pOints-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-09-05
Miner Killed in an Alteration.


CLAY CITY, Sept News hasjust Preached
here of the killing of Robert McCluckey, by
George Potts. at the Harrison mines, two
miles east McCluckey went to the house
of Potts and got into racket with Mrs.
Potts, who sent for her husband. On his
arrival McCluckey started at him with a
revolver. whereupon Potts fired and killed
him. The trouble originated over Nc
Cluckey's time. he being one of the day Ia
borers. The marshal has gone to arrest
Potts
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-09-05
Iowa Druprists Want Free whisky.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia. Sept. A concerted
movement among the druggists of this
State has been commenced to cast their
vote for the Democratic party this fall, pro-
the stringent pharmacy law. The Linn
County Association passed,
IN meeting here, series of resolutions
promising to vote the Democratic ticket
this fall if that party would promise them
relief, and other county associations will
pass similar resolutions.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-09-05

CHICAGO, Sept. 4.-Mr. Charles III. Butler,
of New York, senior member of the firm of
Butler Bros, of New York and Chicago,
died at the hunting lodge of the family in
northern Michigan, Sunday morning. Sept.
1, of q complication of kidney troubles,
aged forty-fOur. His remains were taken
to Boston for burial. He was well known
to the business men of Boston, where his
earlier years were passed. and also at Cleve-
land n
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-09-05
Stationary Engineers.

DETROIT, Sept. 4.-The National Associ-
alton of Stationary Engineers held their
seventh annual meeting here yesterday.
Secretary Moore's annual report showed
that the association now comprises total
membership of Ash. Treasurer Crowley's
report showed receipts of S2,279.54; disburse-
ments, 8, 1896; balance on hand, s., OBJ .sS
Standing committees were appointed and
the association adjourned for boat-ride.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-09-05
Indiana Postmasters.

Bpecial 20 the Indianapolis Journal;
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4.-These fourth-class
postmasters were appointed to-day: At
Brownstown, Jackson county, D. b. Vance.
vice VIM. o. Allen. removed; at Humbert,
Porter county, T.. ID. Sawyer, vice j. X.
johnson, resigned; at Linn Grove, Adams
county, J. A. Schlangenhoff, vice j. A. Wal
ser. removed; at Monroe, Adams county.
Jos. Hacker. vice j. w. Hendricks, re-
moved; at Steele, Adams county. William
Davis, vice A. b. Baughman, resigned.
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prevails in this city over the third attempt
within a week to burn down the place. No
great damage has been done. but the peo-
pie are much excited and somewhat nerv-
Gus over the situation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-09-05
Killed by q Druggists Mistake.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
SOUTH BEND. Sept. "A. G. Staley, presi-
pent of the Staley Woolen-mills, of this
city, was yesterday, by mistake of drug
gist. given morphine instead of quinine for
bilious complaint, with probably fatal re-
suits. Mr.. Staley took the dose on retiring
last night. but the mistake was not dis
covered until this morning. when his wife
constantly worked with him since then.
but have not been able to arouse him from
the stupor produced by the fatal drug Mr.
Staley has always been identified with pub
lie interests, and was man of advanced
wears.
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Indiana Pensions,
Indiana Pensions.
Pensions have been granted to the follow
Ip1;ap;aoa.

H. -uameu luQlan1anS.
Original Invalid-George F. Perry, Andrew ].
Newsbaum, Noah Small, Jacob G., alias John c.
Smith. Alex ii. Bivens. Patrick Beatty, Robert
Elkins. william Edwards. John g. Bennett,
Charles Robertson, Theodore f. Holstein, Henry
Busck. James Sanders, David K Melick, John
Mullin1x, Lemuel NJ Reeves, Taylor Champion,
Y lam G. Beeders, Strawder G.. Near, Timothy
bard, John 4. Rose, Lewis z. Moore, George
unlap. Mordecai III. Skaggs. Levi ID. Parks
am Lee, Ira III. Stafford, Thomas F. Root
sasedl, James ID. Coleman, George Black
bl i, Neville i. Throckmorton. John Aushnetz
,alias John Duck, Charles A. Reed. William g.
Ellis, Alfred strife, Henry G. Hardy, Lewis
Young. Martin v. Myers. Matthew Waters. John
A. McCox, Andrew j. Fleming, Wies King, An
drew J. Clark. George Greenlee. Jos. NJ. Storey,
Simeon Yocum, Flavus A. Hargrove, Joseph n.
Wheatley.
Increase-Thomas ID. Hayes, Cyrus j. Helm,
George l. Pugh.
Reissue-Wilson T. Hamilton.
Original Widows, Eto--Ester Lennon, former
widow OF George Bolinger; Jonathan, father Of
John Bass; Sophronia G., widow OF silas b. SUIT
ton.
Reissue-Minor of Joseph Batterspell
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CHASTITY Discovery in Putnam County.

Special TO the Indianapolis journal
GREENCASTLE. Sept. 4.-The discovery of
the charred remains of human being in
Jefferson township, on yesterday, is the
sensation of the hour in this locality. Cor
oner Smythe was summoned to the scene of
the supposed crime, about six miles south
east of the city, and within two miles of
the village of Mount Meridian. 1t is one
of the most secluded spots to be found in
the county, and If crime was committed
there, of which there can be no doubt. no
more favorable surroundings for its con-
cealment could have been selected. The
remains are those of a middle-aged man
and the superstition is that he was first
murdered and then cremated. There was a
light seen in the locality. as from the burn
ing of brush-heap, on Thursday night.
but beyond that circumstance and the rev,
Citations of the horrible find, nothing ia
known. The coroner gave the result of his
examination to-day, which was that the
deceased came to his death from burning.
He then turned the matter over to the
grand jury. who, with the States attOr-
ney, will prosecute the Investigation still
further. The affair is shrouded in mystery
that now seems impenetrable.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-09-05
Banquet to Republican Editors.

Special to the Indianapolis journal.
WARSAW, Sept. 4.-The Republican edi-
tors are enjoying themselves at their sum-
mer meeting. The lecture last night. by
w. H. Smith, on the Mound Builders of
Indiana" proved of great interest. This
afternoon the proprietors of Spring Foun-
tain Park gave the editors ban
auet, at which Mr.. Elliott, of the
New Castle Courier, was POSTMASTER The
responses were well timed, appropriate and
Madison. responded to the toast, 1.-THE
President of the United States" and every
reference to General Harrison was warmly
applauded. Congressman Owen spoke in
response to the toast. 1.-THE Next Congress"
and his remarks elected much applause.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-09-05

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Sept. 4-The Avalanche
and Appeal published. this morning, alb
stracts of the dispositions filed for defend
ants in the suit of II. Clay King against
Mrs. Mary +. Pillow, and this afternoon the
complainant. III. Clay King. commenced suit
in the Circuit Court against each paper for
$4,000
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Special to the Indianapolis journal.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
WABASH. Sept Authorization was re-
celved tonight OF the terrible death of q
young man named Bert Kiser at North
Webster. Kiser was riding two-wheeled
spring-tooth harrow. when an obstruction
was met, and he was jerked forward. his
body falling between the framework and
wheel. The unfortunate mans neck was
broken, and his body was wrapped around
the axle when found.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-09-05
Montgomery County Teachers.
'ecial To the Indianapolis Journal

CRAwFORDsvILLE, Sept. 4.-The attend
ance at the Montgomery county teachers
institute is still increasing. Professor War
fel gave an interesting talk upon the ques-
ton of school organization-of how i'm
portant 1t was to have definite plan to
work by. Professor Howard spoke upon
the subject of language, showing how the
transition from language lessons to prac-
teal grammer could be made in the best
way. Professor Howard also discussed the
basal idea of numbers and concrete work.
Professor Warfel explained Thought Pro-
fort, KY, had for his theme Success in
Teaching" and this was followed by talk
by Professor Warfel on why physiology
should by taught. There are now ESQ teach
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-09-05
American Men-o,-war Mt lIayti.

WASHINGTON, Sept. "A cablegram re-
ceived at the Navy Department to-day an
nounces the arrival of the Galena, under
command of Commander Sumner. at st.
Nicholas Mole, Hayti. Admiral Gherardi,
on the Kearsayge, Ia also Mt St Nicholas
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ton TO the Bell Telephone Company in a
Patent Office that it is upon this combina-
zion that the hope of the governments
yuccess in the suits against the Bell COM
banv rests.
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Mole in communication with the Navy De-
partment. 1t is probable that the kear,
sarge will come North soon, but that Will
be left largely, if not entirely, to the Ad-
mirspa discrefion
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-09-05
Heavy Damage Suit.

Special TO the Indianapolis JournaI.
WABASH. Sept. 4.-Joseph Sirst. farmer
of Liberty township. this county, to-day
filed an action for $4,000 damages against
John C. Martin, merchant of Lafontaine.
The suit is based on the arrest of Sirst at
the instance of Martin on the charge of
burglarizing the latters store. Search of
Sirsf's premises was made for goods, and
that individual feels aggrieved to the sum
named.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-09-05
Big Bar of Gold.

HELENA. NJ. T.. Sept. 4.-The largest bar
OF gold every cast in the world was turned
out at the United States assay Office here
to-day. 1t weighed 500 pounds and is worth
little over 100000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-09-05
To Reclaim Arid Lands.

WASHINGTON, Sept 4.-Mr. j. c. Pilling.
acting director of the Geological Survey.
has made report to the Secretary of the
Interior of the progress made during the
month of July last in the survey for the
irrigation and reclamation of the arid lands
of the West. Under the Typographical di-
vision the total area surveyed was $3.50
square miles, operations being continued in
California. Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New
Mexico and Nevada.
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cpociai 10 the indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE. Sept 4.-Calvin Trenton,
OF Havana, Ill, a carpenter at work here.
was found dead In the rear of a saloon this
evening, soon after having asked for a glass
of water, into which he poured powder.
and drank its contents.
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misunderstanding from . Dog Bite.

MONTPELIER. Sept. 4.-Ol Hirshaw. .
voune man living six miles east of this
CITY. while separating fighting dogs. was
h;tten ON the arm. Thinking nothing seri-
ous would result, he paid little attention to
his iniuries until his arm began swelling.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-09-05
General Notes.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Sept. At. w. Hayes, Of
Indianapolis, is registered at Wizards.
Treasurer Huston to-day signed two war
rants aggregating S3s,OOO.OO0. They were
drawn to cover expenditures already made
by him.
The Secretary of the Interior to-day ap-
pointed Mr.. Albert +. Childs, of Ohio, as
chief clerk of the Census Office.
1t is understood that q meeting of the
members of the Cabinet will be held at
noon Saturday next. The subject of an ex-
ira session Of Congress will probably be
discussed then, and decision reached.
Capt. Robert Boyd has been selected by
Secretary Tracy as supervisor of the port
of New York.
Secretary Noble returned to Washington
this morning from his vacation of three
weeks spent at Richfeld Springs. L. /.
In accordance with the recommendation
of the New York Postoffice Commission, the
Postmaster-generalh has made an order al
lowing the New York office an additional
sum of "a, 400 for clerk hire.
Major Ernest, of the engineer corps, sta
toned at Galveston, Tex, arrived here to-
day in response to telegraphic summons.
1t is believed his visit is preliminary to his
appointment as superintendent of public
buildings and grounds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-09-05
Counterfeiters Caught,

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4.-Chief Bell, of the
Secret Service, has received telegram
from Agent nj. G. Bauer, dated Cincinnati,
Sept. g. saying that he had arrested George
w. Williams and James IL. Clark at Alex
ander Station. KY, for dealing in and
manufacturing counterfeit silver dollars.
A large quantity of counterfeit money and
material was found
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VALPARAISO. Sept. 4.-To-day the Twen-
ueth Indiana Infantry began its fourth an
nual reunion at Valparaiso. Various pa
trlotic organizations and the citizens ex-
tended unbounded inequalities. There
were numerous addresses and music. This
organization has over one hundred MEM
berS. The reunion closes tomorrow night.
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Convention of the Patriarchal Circle.


Convention Of the Patriarchal Circle.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
FORT WAYNE, Sept. 4.-Thls afternoon .
two days session was begun in this city OF
the United Lodge of the Patriarchal Circle
for the States of Indiana, Ohio and Miciii-
gan. The object is to organize grand dis
trict temple for the States named. A large
number of delegates have already arrived
and more will be here in the morning,
when the convention will settle down 10
business.
The missing delegates arrived this eve
ming. and at a meeting held, the tri-Staaee
Grand District comprising the States OF
Indiana, Ohio and Michigan, was organ,
lied with the following officers: Grand
orator. L. Z. Putnam, Grand Rapids. Slieh.;
fiance, o.; grand marshal, Geo. PressIer.
Fort Wayne; grand treasurer, w. ID. ;1ohn-
son. FentOn, Mich; grand secretary. Harry
j. Dibble, Grand Rapids. Mich; appellate
judge, samuel Headford; Fort Wayne; sn,
City; grand guard, j. HI. BaiIner, Fenton;
grand sentinel, A. +. Markham. Columbus,
=. Defiance was selected as the place for
the next meeting, which is to be held IN
June next. The convention then adjourned.
Burglars Hidden Treasure Unearthed.
RENSSELAER,, Sept "A curious and
valuable find was made yesterday by work
men engaged in excavatinQ ditch in the
kankakee swamp. An iron-bOund box
about two feet long and twelve inches
wide was unearthed at depth of thirty
feet. On forcing open the lid the box was
found to contain S439 in gold and silver
coin of an old date; three gold and five
silver watches. furnished and rusted so as
be practically worthless. except for the
gold and silver; plumber of old pistols and
knives, and miscellaneous collection of
jewelry. This is supposed to be some of the
plumber hidden by gang of burglars,
horse-thieves and cut-throats that infested
the vicinity about twenty years ago, and
were a terror for miles around. They were
forced to leave in q hurry to avoid deter
mined set Of men organized for the purpose
of hanging them. The finder will be per-
mittted to keep the valuables, as it will be
impossible to find the owners at this late
daV.
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he then visited doctor, who pronounced
II a case of blood poisoning. The doctor
says he cannot live
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account for limo other way than that some
miscreant threw some of the oil In the well.
and it was brought up by the use OF the
chain pumn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-07-20

case may be. not lead. to home rule for the
sister island. The home rule papers have
reminded him Of his separation from Mr.
Gladstone, but the occasion is such that
their tone has been almost gentle. One OF
them goes so far as TO assure its readers that
Lord Flies politics are not likely to corrupt
the family into which he marries; the
royal family having no politics, which IS
true. This public assembly at Elgin was
followed by luncheon. and again 1t was
Lord Fife who presided over the luncheon;
festival of the most elaborate kind, for 1t
began al 2 aud lasted till o'clock. sat
through most of it; there were toasts and
speeches, and the Scot enters upon a social
function with the spirit of consciousness and
thoroughness which is characteristic of him
in the other concerns of life. l forget now
many persons responded to each toast, but
| remember that counted up afterwards
the number of Lord Flies speeches and they
amounted to thirteen. long and short.
condoled with him, and / think it must be
admitted that he seemed glad it was over.
He mad persevered TO the end with true
heroism. / dwell a little on the incidents
of this day. Few people think have ever
seen so much of Lord Fife on any one day
in public when he was the leading per-
form + in a solemnitv where the making of
speeches bore chief part
In society, especially in the select circle
which surrounds his future father-in-law,
he is fimiliar figure, genial companion,
a host whose hospitalites, whether in Cav
endlsh square or Mar lodge, have given
him pleasant celebrity. He has no supe-
riur in that difficult character, and if you ask
everybody who has been his guest he or
she will give you Interesting details of his
attentlv eness and unfalling tact. He is
popular with his tenants, which, in these
anti-landlord days, means more than ever,
and knows how to preserve game without
exasperatlug his fellow-men. There are
not, on the whole, many greater noblemen,
as the name is here understood, nor is there
one whose choice as husband to the eldest
daughter of the Prince and Princess of
Wales the public would more entirely ap-
prove.
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CHM EYS.


There is a glass lamp-chim-
ney so tough that it ,almost
never breaks in use: if it does,
the dealer gives you a new one
1t is of the finest lead glass .
It is also perfect In form and
actlon.I
The glass costs several times
as much as common glass. The
chimney costs two or three
tlmesas much as Others tomake:
the dealer of course has to pay
for it; but he can afford to sell
it as usual. Some object to it.
Cant afford to sell il" they
say; but they can. 1t brings
goodwill of more value than all
their brittle-chimney profits.
good profit besldes.A
" Pearl-top"a is the CHM
ney, made - by Macbeth
& Co., Pittsburgh, who will
send a primer.1