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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
A Hot Fight in Upton.

TIPToN, Ind, May 7.-[SpeciaLJ THE cleo
ton here to-day was holly contested, and both
sides had out their best men. The principal
fight, so far as the republicans were concerned
was for a councilman in the First ward, and
everything was traded for Young, the repub
lican candidate. The democrats stood by the
entire ticket and elected it all the way through
by comfortable maiorities. The treasurer wa.
elected by thirty-four, and the councilmen
from the First, Second and Third wards are
democratic The council will now stand four
democrats and two republicans.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
A Large Vote at RushvilIe.

RUsHvILLE, May Especial. AT the city
election three councilmen were elected as fol-
lows Herman J. Walters (dem.l in the Second
ward over John Foutz lind.) by A majority
Absalom Pavey, independent candidate, sup
ported by the democrats, was elected over f..
L. Kennedy, the regular republican nominee
by , majority; Edward Crosby (rep.) was
elected in the Third ward without opposition.
Much interest was manifested by all parties
and large vote was polled.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
RIchmond Elects pemocratio NayOr.

RICHMOND. May 7.-ISpecial.l AT the city
election held here to-day. John P. Thistlethwait
(dem.) was elected mayor by majority of 60.
Two years ago Moore (rep.) was elected by q
majority of 29S. All the republican council
men, except in the First ward, were elected by
small majOrities. The clerk, treasurer and
marshal, republicans, had no opposition. This
is essentially peoples victory, Mayor Moore
being heavily scratched by republicans. The
town is wild tonight over the victory, there
being almost az much noise as when Harrison
was elected. The mayor-elect is a newspaper
man, having been connected with the press
here for the last fifteen years.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15

BRAZIL May 1S.-[SpeciaL WATSON, Little
& Co.'S south shaft miners, forty-three in num-
Der, persist in refusing to 90 to work at last
summers prices, presumably waiting till all
the miners can get the same. The operators
have declared their intention of working their
mine. In the event il is attempted, collision
seems inevitable. The Central iron and steel
company's miners are still working at that price
unmOlested. No meeting has yet been called
between the Operators executive board and
the miners committee, and the situation is un-
changed from last Thursday.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
FOUR THOUSAND MEN IDLE.

Action of the Coal Miners Convention
Yesterday at Brazil.
Brazil, Ind, May 9.-The delegate cOnven-
ton of block and bituminous miners here to.
day cast $50 votes for arbitration, $50 against
and 81 neutral. The operators, being called
upon, refused to srbitrate, because their de-
mand for 20 cents reduction was the best that
could be done. The miners appointed con.
ference committee to answer the call of the OPP
orators executive committee and adjourned.
The operators object to conferrinR with the X.
of L. miners. Four thousand miners are idle,
and the suspension may last all summer,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
A Husband Finds His Eloping wife.

MICHIGAN CITY, May Especial. ALBERT
Trenderbung, young man, and resident of
New Carlisle, ST. Joseph county, eloped ysster-
day with Amelia Bernard, married woman,
with two children. They were traced to st.
joe Mich, by the angry husband and the town
marshal. The husband took bis truant wife
and children in charge and the officer returned
with the man. Both parties are prominently
connected
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
The Cow Question the Issue.

CRAwFORDSvmLE, May Especial. THE
city election came off in this city to-day. The
city council has for several years been unani
mously republican but democratic ticket wa;
brought out this year and considerable interest
was manifested to-day. The main issue was the
of keeping the cows "up" aud an ordinance
passed TO that effect a few weeks ago caused q
great deal of dissatisfaction among bovine
owners. The republicans were all elected by
small majorities.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
May Orange blossoms.

GREESsBURG, May q Especial l. Frank
Batterton of Nashville was married here last
night to Miss Eva Trusler OF this city. The
bride came into the church under the letter
Il, " made of choice flowers, and the Rev. E. B.
Rawls, pastor of the church, in a beautiful and
impressive ceremony, spoke the words by which
Miss Trusler became Mrs. Batterton and as
they passed out of the church they marched
under the letter "B," made of rare flowers.
The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Trusler, and has been quite prom
inent In musical circles. The ushers were
David A. Myers, Cor1ez Ewing, Pool Minear
and Joe Moss. The bride wore robe of cream
white satin, front of rich brOcade, silver white
the train, sleeves and corsage OF satin; high
wired collar of brOcade, cut in tulip leaf points,
edged With silver cord, finished the square
neck, delicate frill of lace edged the neck
and formed the short sleeves. The only orna-
ment was corsage bouquet of bride roses.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15

VERSAILLES, May Especial. Joseph C..
Gray, sheriff of Ripley county, after three
days chase to-day succeeded in capturing in
Rushville SpInney Douglass alias Conway, who
had recently been at his old trade OF stealing
horses He has served four terms in the state
prison south and has long been terror to
farmers be has been making things unusually
lively during the last few months The steal
that led TO his capture was very valuable
horse stolen near Hanover. He made very
spirited resistance, but after being surrounded
and fred at several times he dropped his
weapons and surrendered. He was brought
here BY Sheriff Gray tonight and lodged in
Jail. He will be removed to Madison in a few
days. He is also wanted at Washington, where
he broke jail year ago.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
ADefanIter.. PenaItr.

BLOOMFIELD, May 1O.-[Special.l-A last
the embezzlement case against T. r. Stropes,
the defaulting county treasurer, has been de-
cided. The jury, after being out twenty hours,
returned a verdict of guilty, and fixing the
punishment at one year in the prison south, at
hard labor, and fine OF 81 and costs. Stropes'
shortage was about fifteen thousand dollars, of
which be cannot account for 5000, and the
remaining 5000 was lost in the Harrison
bank failure. lie leaves family residing at
Terre Haute, without any visible means OF
SUPPORT
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
Horse Imnnlsh ON Iron Prnnrs.

vISCENNEs, May Especial. IA fine
blooded horse belonging to P. R. Mccarthy
last night attempted to leap over an iron fence
surrounding the courthouse. The poor brute
impsled itself on the prongs surrounding the
top railing and in that position see-sawed back
ward and forward The grOans and means of
the animal we're horrifying. An effort was
made 10 raise the beast by placing pieces Of
timber under him each side of the fence
but he writhed too much. He was finally shot
By two policem en-, who fired two balls into his
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
Election of CounciImen.

election to-day was for but one eouncilmen in
each ward. The democrats elected Jacob
Speaker in the First ward and Harrison Bow
man in the Second, while the republican candi-
date, Alfred Wilkerson, was elected in the
Third, a gain of one councilman for the repub-
icans. a light vote was polled.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
A Solid Democratic Victory.

Brazil. May Especial THE town cleo
ton at Clay City, held yesterday, resulted in a
solid victory for the democrats, on straight
party vote, by majorities ranging from thirty
four to forty-eight in a total vote of 164. John
w. White, James NJ. Travis and William Cum
mings compose the town board, with J. s. Cos
horn clerk and Samuel Miller marshal. The
republicans had a ticket of their best men and
worked hard for il.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
pnrtr Lines Not Drawn.

ELLETTsvILLE, May 7.-ISpecial. THE cor
poration election yesterday resulted in a mixed
ticket. The democrats get one trustee the
treasurer and marshal. The republicans get
one trustee and the clerk. Party lines were
not drawn closely. Labor and local matters
caused it. The machine ring got black eye.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
suicide of a Tilted Lover.

LAPoRTE, May 1S.-LSpecial. Arthur Bea-
Ter Of Union Mills, this county, suicided last
night by placing the muzzle of a shotgun in
his mouth and shooting himself. He was
found this morning in piece of timber near
the village with the gun cIasped in his arms.
The cause of the act is attributed to despond-
ency resulting from his being Tilted by a young
lady with whom he had been keeping COM
paDy. He was nineteen years old.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
Hot weather KILLED Him.

BRIDGEPORT, May 10. Especial. - John
Prather, employed on the Compton farm, near
this place, vest erday, while preparing ground
Tor sweet potatoes, was overcome by the heat
and started for the house, but was Frustrated
before he reached shelter and died in a few
minutes. He was aged thirty. The thermome-
ter marked glo at the time
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
Kokomo ELECTS a pemocratic MAYOR.

KoKOMo. May Especial. THE city cleo
ton to-day passed off quietly and resulted in
the election, by greatly reduced maiorities, of
all the republican candidates except the mayor
and one councilman. ]. B. kirkpatrick (dem. }
for mayor is elected over J. +. Morrison
trep) by p majority. The vote was much
heavier than ever before cast and resulted in
making South Kokomo the Fifth ward.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
nemocrntic victorr at PIrmonth.

PLYMOUTH, May Especial. THE entire
democratic city ticket was elected by an in
creased majority in this city to-day, thus re.
gaining the mayoralty and marshalship from
the republicans. o. NJ. Packard is elected
mayor, William Klinger, marshal; J. NJ. Kyser
clerk; J. A. Miller, trustee of the water works
and John Sohn, Peter Stegman and James
Haines councilmen.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
A Citizens, Ticket Elected.

BLOOMFIELD, May Especial THE first
incorporation election held here for many
years passed off very quietly, there being no
opposition to the citizens ticket for marshal,
and he was a straight republican. There were
three republicans and three democrats on the
ticket. For marshal, Harris republican, polled
10 votes and Dixon (democrat} III. Haig was
elected clerk, Elgan, treasurer, and Nickerson,
Short and Kessler trustees.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
a Great Democratic victorv.

WASHINGTON, May Especially THE entire
democratic city ticket is elected except the
clerk, by maiorities ranging from 119 to POI as
follows: Mayor James W. Ogden, dem. clerk,
Philip Hart rep. treasurer, Thomas G.. Under
down. DEM. marshal, W. 2. Cavanaugh, dem. !;
assessor, James II. Ward, dem. The council
stands four democrats and two republicans. A
great democratic victory. 1t was decided to
divide the city into five wards.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
Lafayette Elects Some Democrats.

LAFAYETTE, Ind, May Especial The
city election to-day passed quietly, but was
marked by a large vest-pocket vote. Reports
from six out of seven wards show the election
of four democratic councilmen and three re-
publicans The democrats elect the mayor and
clerk. The marshal, treasurer and water-works
trustees are in doubt
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
Found Dead in Bed.

MARION, May ESPECIAL This morning
William Carroll, aged sixty-fve, an old settler
of this city, was found dead in bed. He re-
tired at his usual time last night in good
health. The coroner held an inquest this
morning and returned a verdict of death from
heart disease
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
Death of Mrs. Cathariu. Bova

GREENFIELD, May 12.-[Special. l-Catha-
rine Boyd, the wife of Philander Boyd, the
president of the Citizens bank of this city,
died this morning of paralysis, after linger-
ing illness Of several months
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
VETERANS OE 1870
Call at the White House and Pay Their
Respects to the President.

WASHINGTON, Nay 9-The association Of
veterans of 1S4O composed OF members of the
Tppecanoe club, who assisted in the election
OF President William Henry Harrison, called
at the white house in a body for the purpose Of
paying their respects to the president. There
were about seventy veterans in all including
ex-Minister Schenck, Senator Pomeroy and ex-
Public Printer Clapp. The latter acted as
chairman Of the delegation and made an address
to the president, explaining the object Of their
visit. The president responded appropriately.
Subsequently the president gave a reception TO
the sons and daughters OF veterans.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
a NIurderous Assault.

LoGANsPoRT, May 13.-[SpeciaI. l--Charles
Beck, proprietor OF the opera-house saloon, was
assaulted by three men last night and terribly
beaten. They broke into his place of business
and when he entered at a late hour they made
a murderous attack upon him. They then set
fire to the building and the fine opera.house
block came near being reduced 10 ashes. 1t is
thought that the scoundrels are residents of
this city. Beck is lying in dangerous condi-
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
An old soldier suicides.

DANvILLE, H., May Especial. l-George
Sapp. an old soldier living four miles east of
this city, committed suicide this morning by
hanging himself to the limb of a tree. When
found his knees were on the ground and death
came from strangulation- Insanity is supposed
TO have prompted the deed. He was a widow
er and leaves eight small children poorly pro.
xidad for
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
A FIGHT WITH PRISONERS.
LIVELY JAIL scRIMMAeE IN KNOX.
other state News-Congressman Mcclellan
WIN Attend . Conference In Paris-A
woman's suicide-The Drought in
Jackson-Refreshing Rains.

vNcESNEs, May - Especial = Sheriff
Mcdowell this morning had a terrible hand to
hand encounter with two prisoners in the Jail.
He had gone in to give the inmates their break
fast, when Tom Hoffman, burglar, and John
Scott. big, burly negro, pounced upon him.
The struggle lasted twenty minutes, during
which Mcdowell was Invested of the most of
his clothing. Scott made his escape, but was
recaptured by the sheriff, who chased him ten
blocks None of the parties were badly hurt,
though the sheriff bumped Hoffman severely
against the iron bars of his cell. McDowells
escape from injury was as miraculous as his
powers of endurance.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
The Cow Question Settled.

GREENWOOD, May AT the town election
the following democrats were elected: Treas
urer, David f. Trout; clerk. Charles c. Hender-
son; marshal. Jack Hughes; councilman First
ward, George w. Bridges; councilman Second
ward, David o. Tingle. The COW question was
settled by one majority in favor of the bovine
at large.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
All RennhIionn. A.r.nnl.

MARION, May Especial The city eIec.
ton passed of quietly here to-day, light vote
being polled. The following named gentle
ren, all republicans, were elected: For mayor,
A. f. Steele; clerk, Thomas B. Doan; treas
urer, Mark L. Swayzee; marshal, Charles II.
Canady; assessor, Henry f. Clark; water
works trustee. d. S. HOgin. Councilmen all
republican. This city is largely republican on
n test vote
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
Jackson suffering For Ram.

SEYMOUR, May 12.-[Special. The con.
finued drouth is having telling effect in this
part of the state. The hay and oats will amount
10 nothing comparatively and the majority of
the wheat is heading out less than foot high,
with the grain almost destitute of milk" and
consequently a scythe will not take hold of IT,
No such weather has been experienced here
within thirty years in May. Corn planting is
progressing rapidly. although the ground is
very dry. Water in the streams and wells is
lower than ever known at this season.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
An Independent Triumph.

RENSSELAER,, Nay Especial. l-Renssslaer
is republican, as usual, excepting that Abrs-
ham Simpson, independent candidate for mar
shal, was elected by l02 majority over the regu-
lar republican nominee
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
Democratic Victory at Laporte.

LAPoRTE, May 7.-[Special.l- AT the munic-
ipal election to-day the democrats elected their
entire ticket except the marshal and one coun-
Gilman The council will stand eight demo-
Gratis and two republicans. Scott, for mayor,
was elected over the republican candidate,
Morgan III. Weir by about 80 majority.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
White Cnns Ahroan.

WnKIsoN. May Especial Last night
the residence and barn OF John Huffman were
raided by the Brown township mob" who
csrried all the goods out and then set fire 10
the buildings Cause. two daughters alleged to
be of questionable characters This is the third
house within a radius of two miles treated
likewise in the last three years.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
Yankee. to Meet Parliament Members.

FORT WAYNE, May Especial Con.
gresham Mcclellan has accepted an invitation
10 attend the parliamentary conference at Paris,
June % and 80. This invitation comes from a
committee of ten members of the parliaments
of France and Great Britain. They are jules
Simon Of the French senate, with Frederick
Passy, Jules Gaillard, Jules Siegfried and Yves
GsyOt members of the French house of
deputies; Thomas Burt Sir George Campbell,
W. Randall Dresner, Andrew Provand and
Charles e Schwann, members of the British
parliament. Similar requests to attend have
been met with favorable replies from members
of various European and American parlia-
ments and congresses. Members of the Ital-
Ian, German. Belgian, Swedish, Swiss and
Danish parliaments have already signi6ed
their intention Of being present The confer
ence is for the purpose of consolidating and
perpetuating peaceful relations between the
United States of America, Great Britain and
France by means Of arbitration treaties"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
Politics Cnt SO Firnre.

MACY, May Especial. AT the town cleo
ton the following officers we're elected:
Trustee, First ward, Jacob r. Miller; trustee,
Third ward, Silas B. Abbott; treasurer, Johu
Cloud; clerk, William NJ. Belt; marshal,
Charles F. Devol Politics cut no figure, the
fight being between corporation and anti
CORPORATION.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
Democrats satisfied at Rochester.

ROCHESTER, May Especial. 1.-The town
election here went off quietly. The democrats
elect the marshal and clerk. The republicans
elect the trustee and treasurer. The town is
about seventy-five republican, and the results
of Yesterdays contest are exceedingly crafty
ing to the democrats.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
INC Maiorities az Portland.

PORTLAND, May 7.-LSpecial.] THE follow
ing are the majorities at the city election:
Snyder rep, for mayor, 81; Adair (dem.l, Tor
clerk, 50; Crowell. (rep.), for treasurer. "a;
Stephens (rep.l, for marshal, 81. Councilmen
Littel (rep.l 9; Craig rep: 20; Roberts lrep.l
r. South Portland was admitted as the Fourth
ward BY a vote of 10 yeas to 10 nays.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
/, anrb,,can FIection Mt wabash.

WABASH, Ind, May THE republicans
held an election here to-day, the democracy
letting everything go by default, with no ticket
ont. Tventy-one prohibition votes were cast
in opposition to the republican candidates Tor
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TERRE HAUTE, May Especial - The
democrats met their Waterloo to-day. The re-
publicans elect their entire city ticket. except
the councilman of the Fourth ward. Weldek
(democrat) was elected by majority oil 80.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
Eirht sfore. Rnrned.

NORTH JUDsoS, May s.-This town, noted
for draw" prize fights, was visited to-day by a
FIRE which burned eight stores, freight house
and one dwelling. Loss $4,000; partly insured.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
Kined By a Fan From = Horse.

GwYNSEvHLE, May Especial. Adrian
Webb. aged thirteen, the son of r. B. Webb of
Muncie, who was here visiting his grandfather,
fell from a horse yesterday and was instantly
killed. When a small boy he lost the use of
bis legs from spotted fever.
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association organized here Saturday. De-
partment Commander c. NJ. Travis ofthe G. A.
r. was elected president and I. B. Mccain of
the Journal chairman. A speech was made by
the Hon. James j. johnson, which was enthu-
siastically received
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Mays pants, securing a small sum of money.
the burglar fired on him, without effect The
residence of Phares Hiatt was also visited and
fine gold watch, his pants and few dollars in
money taken
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marshal were elected. Erby Crsvens, repub-
lican, attempted 10 vote, but was denied the
privilege by the board. Cravens was arrested
for attempting 10 cast an illegal vote, il being
claimed that he was not a resident
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
A Quiet Election at Anderson.

ANDERSON, May z.-LSpecial.l 1.-The city cleo
ton passed off quietly. The democrats elected
two out of three councilmen, which gives the
democrats a majority in the council. Repub-
licans elected the water-works trustees without
onnosition.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
An.mocrntic Clean sweep.

COLUMBUS, May 7.-ISPeciaLl - The city
election passed off quietly here to-day and a
fair vote was polled. The democrats organized
10 win and elected the entire ticket from
mayor to water works trustee and five council
men by splendid majorities The democracy is
iubilant over the outcome.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
Fire Started i'm a Hay Now.

WABASH, May S.-[Special.l-A large frame
barn on the farm of Joseph Speelman, seven
miles north of this city, was destroyed by fire
to-day. The flames started in the hay NOW. A
quantity of grain and implements were burned.
The loss viii be 81, 800. No insurance reported.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-15
The End OF a namare suit.

GREENFIELD, May 1O.-lSpecial. Mrs. Den
mis- Casey to-day compromised her ten-thou-
sand-dollar claim for damages against the Chi
cago, st. Louis Il Pittsburg railroad company,
growing out of the killing of her husband, the
company paying 81 200 and costs.