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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-27
ANOTHER WIDOW" MADE HAPPY.
She Wanted Pension, but Got Husband
Who Had Been Missing Twenty-Five Years.

LOUISVILLE. Jan. 2o.-After O separation
of twenty-five years, during which each
thought the other dead, George w. Daven-
port and his wife have been reunited in
this city through letter from Pension
Commissioner Raum. The story is
peculiar one and smacks of the romantic.
Davenport and his wife were married in
this city on June 10. 1866. by the Rev. Law
renee Bax, but a year and half later the
husband departed for the West TO seek d
fortune. 1t seems that shortly after Daven-
ports departure he received q letter from
friend. conveying the news of his wifes
death some time before and stating that
the body had been buried by relatives.
The husband did not. of course. doubt the
authenticity of his friends announcement,
and as he had no near relatives in the oity
he never returned. Mrs. Davenport fail
ing to hear from her husband, sought high
and low for several years ana then sorrow
fully arrived at the conclusion that he was
no longer In the land of the living,
The missing man Is q veteran of the civil
war. He enlisted in Company G. of the
Eighteenth Missouri. At Shiloh be was
badly wounded. After leaving the city be-
went TO Texas. At Fort Worth he served
as deputy marshal for four years He
was q deputy sheriff of Tarrant county
two years. and seryed on the police force
for three years. During ell this time be
was receiving q soldiers pension. and to
this is due the discovery of the fact that
his wife is still living. In 1882 Mrs. Daven-
port was persuaded by friends to apply for
@ widows pension. When the application
was placed on file the Pension Commits
sioner discovered that the man she repre-
sented as her deceased husband was still
alive and drawing pension. After
lengthy investigation the Commissioner
communicated his discovery to tho sup
posed widow. Mrs. Davenport was over
joyed. and made an effort to communicate
with her husband. He had, in the mean
time left the Lone Star State and taken up
a claim in Oklahoma. but Comm ssion er
Raum finally succeeded in reaching him by
letter Upon receipt OF the good news Mr..
Davenport immediately sold his claim and
returned to Louisville, where he was met
by his OveriOyed wife.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-27
HELD ON A CHARGE OF MURDER.


Farmer Downs Was Murdered-H;s Brother
in-Law Is in Jail on Suspicion.
Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Jan. 26-The police
brought James Chadwick to this city to-
day and placed him in Jail on suspicion of
being the murderer of James Downs. the
farmer who arrived at his home.
Monday night, with his skull
fractured. from which he died
the next morning. Downs had told his
wife that he fell out of his wagon. Chad
wick had been in the city with Downs
and drove home with the latter. He told
conflicting stories about the trip Chad
wick informed q relative of the dead man
that they had ousrreled on their way
home, and that Downs had struck
him In the face with his fist. He
also told Mrs. Downs that he had seen her
husband fall from the wagon and hit the
wheel. In his statement to the coroner he
said nothing about these occurrences. 1t
is said that a bitter feeling had existed
who are brothers-in-law-for O long
time. and that on one occa-
sion Chadwick compelled Downs to leave
the house at the muzzle of O shotgun. The
police found the dead mans hat. and on
examination il was discovered that there
was hole In the top. The coroner learned
that death was caused by q blow on the
head inflicted by o blunt instrument. A
post mortem examination Indicated that
the wounds could not have been caused by
q fall heavy club was found which is
thought to have been tho instrument.
Chadwick now refuses to talk about the
tragedy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-27
PRES. COULTER MAY ACCEPT.
Offer Held Out by Lake Forrest Univer-
sity Very Tempting One.

Oner Held Out by Lake Forrest Univer-
sity Very Tempting One.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
BLOoMINGToN, Ind, Jan. &c. DIR. Coulter
is home from West Newton. where he has
been lecturing. and he was at once the
victim of interviews as to the report in
circulation that he had been offered the
presidency of the Lake Forest Univer-
sity and as to whether he would
accept. There is no doubt but
that the position has been rendered him.
but it's acceptance is q matter Of future
consideration. Dr.. Coulter admitted as
much to the Journal correspondent. but
says he can say nothing further. because
the matter is yet undecided in his own
mind. The first letters in reference to the
matter were received more than month
ago, and since that time there has
been moro or less correspondence.
Salaries at Lake Forest are much
large than are paid by the Indiana
University. The presidents salary is be-
tween $1,000 and $4,000, and the salaries of
the regular professors range from $1,000 to
$1,000. Lake Forrest is one OF the most
beautiful places around Chicago. and it is
believed here there is much danger of los
ing DR.. Coulter. His salary as president of
Indiana University is $4,000.
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this from the second, which contained the
bones of men. There as another layer OF
flags and then ut the bottom. ak feet be.
low the surface. two skeletons were found
with their heads placed to the east.
sons of great sizes. being not less than six
feet and q half high.
With the skeletons were found q guam
tity of fiints arrow points and such things
Near the head of the largest individual W as
pair of hammered copper earrings ana Q
Rlobular war WHISTLE The keen noise OF
the latter may be compared TO the sound OF
a policeman's whistle, and can be heard
nearly a mile. Stone axes and pieces OF
pottery were found on the surface near this
tomb, and many fiints and arrows are still
TO be found In the fields around. Pestles.
pines. stone knives and other articles used
by q persisted race are also found.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-27
DON'T LIKE HAmMoND,s LETTER.
The Congressman Elect Gives Dem ocrats No
Encouragement on Postmastership.

The Congressman Elect Gives Dem ocrats No
Encouragement on Postmastership.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
DELPHI, Ind, Jan. 26.-Several weeks
ago the leading Democrats of this city de-
cided that they would prefer to settle the
question of postmsstsrship at this place
among themselves, and accordingly sent to
Thomas Hammond, Congressman-elect. o
petition to leave the matter to a vote of
the Democratic patrons of the Office. The
petition was signed by nine out of ten Of
the Democrats of the city. In letter to
Hon. John &. Odel, whose name headed
the petition, Mr.. Hammond plainly
md emphaticslly gives the petition
ers to understand that hes can
pane the postmasters in this
district without any assistance. He said
that petitions and recommendations would
be received and filed. and given due con-
BideratiOn at the proper time. Mr. Ham,
mond's letter has aroused no little bad
blood In the party here. but it has greatly
stimulated the postoffice candidates. No
less than half dozen are circulating petit
tions. and 1t Is said that no one who can
write is barred. The signatures of men
and women. Democrats. publicans and
Prohibitionists ore gladly received. There
can be no question but that Il. n. Usher.
wood, editor of the Times, will receive the
appointment He Is circulating no petit
tion. but he stands in with the State ma
chine, the mem bers of which will name Mr..
Hammonds postmasters for him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-27
AN Ex.CATHoLIC MoBBED.
Furious Panic In the Lafayette Operation
DurinR Hia LecIure


Furious Panic IN the Lafayette Opera-House
During His Lecture.
LAFAYETTE. Ind, Jan. 26.-Prof. George
p. Rudolph. formerly Catholic priest at
Cleveland, o.. attempted to lecture at the
opera-house. this evening. under the aus
pices of the American Protective Associa-
ton. The speakers subject was. why l
Left the Romish Church" Soon after
opening his discourse q mob broke In
O rear door of the house and rushed
on the stage and attacked the speaker
Rudolph was knocked down with club,
and on rising drew q revolver and fired two
shots. This brought regular fusiilsde
from ell parts of the house. which was
crowded. A stampede at once ensued. and
while screams rent the air a rush was made
for the doors. Many of the women were
bruised and thrown in their efforts
TO escape. The crowd was finally ejected
from the stage. and Rudolph continued his
lecture. The sheriff appointed a number
of deputies, but they were unable to keep
meeting adjourned. Between fifteen and
twenty shots were fired, but no one was
hit. mob waited outside. but under
strong guard Rudolph was placed in a close
carriage and escorted to his boarding
house.
When the shooting commenced the scene
was most exciting On the stage q furious
struggle was in progress. while from all
parts of the house could be heard the screams
of ladies In their efforts to escape. The
majority of the shots were fired on the
stdQe. although several came from the back
part of the house over the heads of the audi
ence. The committee who had escorted the
speaker to the stage were forced by the
onslaught of the mob over the foot-lights
into the audience, but the speaker stood
his ground during the struggle. That no one
was seriously hurt is q marvel At one
time, at least, a thousand people were on
their feet pushing for the door, while
large crowd was en- the outside endeavor-
Ing to force an entrance. After
the shooting was over and the
speaker resumed his lecture q crowd
of at least two thousand people were
gathered In front of the opera-house and
many threats were uttered as to what
would occur when the professor attempted
Co leave. Rudolph denounced the attack
In strong language, but the gallery gods
would not allow him TO be heard
aud he was forced to quit as before
stated. Before retiring he announced that
he would return in a short time and deliver
the speech. The excitement is at fever
heat over the occurrence and 10 is probable
pubhc meeting will be held to take action
in the matter. No arrests were made
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-27
CUTICURA BABY

This beautiful baby boy, the son of
Geo. b. and Janetta Harris, Webster,
Ind, is one of thousands completely
cured by the CUTICURA REMEDIES of
torturing and disfguring skin disease,
after many doctors and remedies had
wholly failed. The marvellous cures daily
performed by these great remedies have
astonished all familiar with them. None
but mothersrealize how these little ones
suffer when their tender skins are liter
ally on fire with itching and burning ecze-
mas, and other itching, scaly, blotchy and
pimply skin and scalp diseases. To know
that a single application of the CUTIcURA
REMEDIES will afford instant relief, per-
NIT rest and sleep, and point to per-
manent and economical because most
speedy cure, and not to use them, is to
fail in your duty. Parents. think of the
mental and physical suffering to be en-
dured in years to come from neglected
skin, scalp and blood diseases. Cures
made in infancy and childhood are
almost invariably permanent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-27

0C0 and has been furnished by donations
from the generous people of the county. IL
IS doubtful If u finer or better equipped
home could Do found In the State. Mrs.
Matte Wertz, wife of Professor WertZ. of
the city schools was some time ago selected
as matron. The home will be opened with
thirteen children and the number will In q
short time be increased TO twenty-five.
Fort Wayne Postoffice Civii-service Board.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
FORT WAYNE, Ind. Jan. 26.-Officiel
notice was received yesterday from the
United States Civil.service Commission
that the Fort Wayne postoffce had been
placed under civil.service rules. 1t was
directed that the names of five employ es
of the Office be sent to Washing ton to serve
as an examining board for the Fort Wayne
postoffice. The names forwarded were
those of Frederick J. Drake. general deliv-
cry clerk; Thomas w. Blair. chief mailing
clerk; George ID. Adams. money order clerk;
9. +. Kettler and William Slater. mailing
clarlrn
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-27
Indiana Notes.

The Big Four depot at jamestown was
destroyed by tire Thursday morning.
Stewart White. q wealthy Illinois farmer,
who resides several miles west of VIM
cennes accidentally shot and killed him
self with his gun while out hunting.
Virgil Beck. young miner west of Terre
Hslte. fell from the top of the shaft a dis
tanoe of seventy feet. receiving fatal in
juries The rope broke as he was stepping
from the cage to the landing.
The Hotel Doxey. of Anderson, which is
the finest equipped one in the gas belt,
changed hands yesterday. Mr.. NJ L. SIM
Ons. of Maysvllle. becomes the owner
George F. Simons late of Massilion. O.,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-27
RELICS UNEARTHED IN A MOUND.

Skeletons of Women and Children with Two
ofGisnt Men, Along with Many Utensila
Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
MITCHELL, Ind. Jan. Sat "Old Pales-
tine" the former county.seat of Lawrence
county. Is a mound similar TO tn @ one re-
Gently reported in the western part of the
county whore relics were found. Stone
relics are yet found, but the mound was
dug into and explored some time ago. On
the surface of the hill confused mass of
stones. such as O man could conveniently
carry. were noticed, indicating a
circular wall twenty feet in d.
ameter. It was found to be-
vaulted tomb. The first or upper vault
contained the bones of many women and
children. layer of fiat stones divided
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-27
Woods Not Guilty of Murder.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal


ANDERSON, Ind, Jan. 26-The ten hours
argument IN the celebrated Woods murder
trial was closed at O'clock, this
afternoon. end the case submitted
to the jury. In an hour and half the
twelve jurors agreed upon and reported q
verdict of mot guilty" The verdict
seventeen years old and killed his victim
James Costello. aged thirty, in self-defense
on the night of Nov. 10.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-27
Victim of Garroters.

Special 70 the Indian apolis Journal
FORT WAYNE, Ind, Jan. 26.-Dr. III. V.
Sweringen, q prominent ply sioian of this
city. was attacked by two unknown des.
peradoes, near his home, at 6 o'clock. Last
evening, and was badly beaten and robbed
of his gold watch and 81. He was found
bleeding and unconscious, lying on the
walk. For q time it was thought he was
injured internally. This Is the fourth gar.
roting incident here within the last week,
aud it is evident that q gang of footpads
have recently arrived in the city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-27
UNITED STATES MARsHAL's SALE.

TINTED STATES MARSHADS SALE BY
u virtue OF writ of vendtiOni ex pOnas 10 me di-
rected from the District Court Of the United States
for the Ditrict Of Indiana, wiz on the second day
of February. 1893 between the hours Of 10 o'clock
IN and o'clock p. OF said day. at the door Of the
United states courthouse. at New Albany. Indiana.
sell the following described property towt Thirty
packages OF brandy. one copper still one cap for
STILL one worm co et). one worm 90 teet) taken
on m0nition ISSUED a libel nied by the United
States. said sale 90 De made without any relief
from valua ion appraisement laws. WILLIAM
l.. DUNLAP, L. :. Marshal, District OF Indiana
SMILEY N. CHAMBERS, Proctor for Libellant
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-27
GENERAL WEATHER BULLETIN.
Forecast for Friday.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 26-For Indiana and
Illinols-Falr. except snow in southern
portion; colder in Indiana; warmer in Hi
nois; northerly winds. becoming variable.
For Ohio-Generally far: colder; north.
erly winds, becoming variable.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-27
Convicted of Bigamy.

SCoTTsBURG, Ind, Jan. 26-The atten-
ton of the Circuit Court to-day
was employed upon the case of
the State of Indiana VS.. Napoleon
b. Fluette. alias Louis n. Fluette,
alias Louis Richards. on the charge of
bigamy. Tonight the Jury rendered q
verdict of guilty and liked the penalty at
two years in the southern State prison. The
convicted man was married In Michigan,
In 1850 TO the woman Who appeared "a wit
ness against him. The crime for which he
was convicted was committed In this
county last fall.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-27
BarthoIomey Orpb.ns, uomo

Special 10 The IndianapOlis Journal
COLUMBUS. Ind. Jan. 26.-The new or.
phans' home of this county will be opened
TO homeless and destitute children Of the
county on Tuesday. Feb. 4. with appro-
priate ceremoniea The building cost sl0..
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-27
Muncie Strike IL n Dead Duck.


MUNCIE. Ind. Jan. 26.-The Lake Erie
switohmen's strike in Muncie is no doubt
at an end. other reports to the contrary
Notwithstanding. Yesterday one local
freight crew refused to take ont train
made up by the new switchmen. but the
train, with others, have since been sent
out. Nearly all the switchmen. except
those in jail. have drawn their wages and
are seeking work elsewhere. The accompany
still has an officer looking after the new
switchmen and the business is getting back
to its normal condition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-27

MASTER yonr cough at once with Hale's Honey
of HOrehound and Tar. Every affection OF the
lungs, chest or throat tending TO consumption
Is not only relieved but absolutely obliterated
by this wonderful vegetable pnlmonic. sold by
all druggists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in minute.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-27
Oh Uhishies.

For elegant old whiskies go 10 Caspar schmal-
holz. % south Meridian street In stock:
Mathews, 1851; MoBrayer. 1888. 1SS5, 1887;
rye, 1888. 1885, 1887; Oscar Pepper 1881;
Bond 81 L'llari. 1883, 1887; Lincoln county,
1854: Biakemore, 1856. 1887. Direct importer
OF wines and liquors. Goods sold in any GUAM
tity from one bottle on up.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-27
Death of a Recluse.

SPECIAL TO the Indianapolis journal.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Ind, Jan. 26.-On last
Tuesday there died near this city a man
who had not been beyond the bounds of his
own farm for a quarter of century. His
name was Samuel Smith, and he weighed
over 800 pounds. During most of this time
he had remained in the house. and when he
died his neiphbOrs did not know that there
ever was such q person. He took q queer
notion TO thus seclude himself. and all eff
forts TO dispel this determination resulted
in failure.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-27
Death of an Old Citizen,

Special 70 the Indianapolis JOURNAL
WINCHESTER. Ind, Jan. 26-Nathan Reed
died at his homo In this city at 10 O'Clock
this morning. Mr.. Reed hau reached OIL
most four score yeas. He came
here in 1896 and has occupied
the position of one of the leading citizens
for many years. He was at one time sheriff
of the county. and tor many years presi-
dent of the Farmers and Mer-
chants Bank. He remained actively
engaged in business up to few
months ago. Some three months ago he
stepped of of veranda at his home. break
ing bis left thigh. and on account of age he
could not rally. He leaves quite fortune.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-27

Sent to jail and Disfranchised for Violating
the Election Laws.
Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
SEYMOUR. Ind, Jan. 26.-Mr. j. w.
Holmes, one of the most prominent
Republicans and one of Jackson coun-
tvs wealthy men, was to-day fined
by Judge Daniel b. Yoyles. in the Jackson
Circuit Court. S25, sentenced to jail for ten
days and disfranchised for ten years. for
violating the election laws at the November
election By attempting to bride voters Mr..
Holmes IS seventy years old and an ardent
Republican. The fine ana disfranchise
ment is o blow to the Republicans. and
they will retaliate BE- having three of the
prominent Democrats arrested upon the
same charge.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-27

Sold everywhere. Price: Cuticura, so cts. Soap
% cts; Resolvent, 81.
CORPORATION, Boston
IAN About the Skin. Scalp and HAIR" ca pages,
300 Diseases. mailed free.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-27
Mrs. shuman Gets $4,000 Damages.

ETtCiHI 20 INC InuianapOIls JOurnRI
SPENCER. Ind. Jan. 26.-The jury In the
case of Mrs. Nancy Shuman against the
Island City Coal Company. at Spencer, re-
turned a verdict awarding So 600 damages
to the plaintiff. Her husband was killed
in the company's mines.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-27
Indiana Civil Engineers Adjourn.

Special 70 the Indianapolis Journal
SOUTH BEND, Ind, Jan. 26.-The follow
ing programme was presented at last even
ing's session of the Indiana Engineering
Society, held at Notre Dame Universlty:
"Street Construction" by A. w. Smith. of
Kokomo; an smuslng paper on Surveying
to Please" read by j. G. Alter. of Rensse-
laer, and paper on the "Timmons Drain
age Law" prepared by NJ. A. RAIDER. of
Monticello. The society met this morning
in the Council chamber in this city. Some
changes were made in the constitution. and
the following officers elected: President,
w. NJ. Written. of South Bend; vice-presi-
dent. c. G. II. Goss. of Msrtinsville; secre-
rotary, w. p. Carmichael. of State Line;
executive commIttee-E. b. Vawter, of La
fayette, and Joseph X. Burns, of Frank.
fort. The president announced the same
standing committees. The meeting ad-
journed at noon. Most of the mem bers
spent the afternoon visiting factories. The
session has been one of the most successful
in tho history of the society.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-27
ATTACKED BYAN ANGRY MOB
ESrFather Rudolph's Lecture interrupt
ed with a Fusillade of Bullets.

Strange Scene for the Nineteenth Century,
James Chadwick Charged with Killing
Farmer Downs, His BrOther-in-Law.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-27
Local Weather Report,

OI1Ic, III.
Time Bar. Their R.H. Wind. Weather. Frec.
- - - - - --
IA. NJ. 30.13l 80 73 Swest Clear 600
Maximum temperature, 80: minimum tenn pera-
ture, 27. The following is a comparative state
ment OF the temperature and precipitation for
Jan. IS:
Tenn. Pre-
Normal IS OIL
Mean -----: 80 600
Departure from normal. -.. 40 -Oll
Excess or deficiency since Jan. &c $40 -O24
Excess or deficiency since Jan. 1. $40 -O.24
G. r. L. WAPPENHASs
Local Forecast Official
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

4 ENCOURAGEMENT - LODGE ORGANIZERS.
N Address A. F. LEAGiU II, baltimore, Nd Sick
and Death Benefit Orler