The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-28

from this county and forwarded to Chair
man Harley, at Delphi. this afternoon.
from Chairman Gowdy. of the state CEN
and on Monday. with Ex-senator Yonuche..
and present the evidence introduced before
the committee on credentials. A special
Lands in an interview this morning stated
that he would accept the nomination and
make the race.
The secretary of the State committee was
questioned concerning the above dispatch
packer yesterday" he replied. and nave
requested that he and Senator Youche
come down on Monday in order that We
OF course, has no authority TO act in the
matter and can only advise"
Queer Case al Dunkirk.
DUNKIRK. Ind. May zs.-Mrs. NJ: E.
Eakin, proprietor of a photograph gallery,
was assaulted at her place Of business
about 'i ) o'cl ocs i She was 80 Seized nsr ~ sa'i two
men. each wearing, a mask; In the strug-
blunt instrument, and on gaining her senses
found herself wandering around near her
hfs siIds1s u,as In d, a short time Tin er the h gallery cry
flames were extinguished. Investigation this
morning proves that it's contents were
the insurance was $3.50. and this is the sec
ond attempt to burn it. Mrs. Eakin is
o osa some p aSst ahe obj S9a w 1t Is to t astra saeo afy
tention for the purpose of plundering other
localities. while others think differently.
The insurance was on the contents only.
Train of. Coal Held at Lyford.
rERRE HAUTE. Ind. May 26.-The
sheriff has responded to the call of the
a posse. The report is that there are a
thousand !, men asn at. at L S1 I'd to prevent re en' tn.
The coal is part of a lot Of seventy cars
that have been here for a week or more
left here this morning, and al. Lyford it
was run on a side track by the striking
WIN and a train crew. with an engine. left
here to take the coal north. When the
sheriff Of parke county was va appealed ad to t9
provide protection for the company's en-
ployes in the effort to take the train away
The general solicitor at Lyford is COM
ing here nigh to consult lawyers.
Thousands Dying in China.
SAN FRANCISCO. May 26.-The Canton
correspondent of the Hong Kong Tele-
graph, under date of April Is, says: IAN
epidemic which has already wrought con-
siderable havoc in the congested parts of
the city claimed its first victim about a
fortnight ago, and since then has carried
off thousands Of natives. The symptoms
of this disease are somewhat similar to
those observed in patients who succumbed
the 'h pop aasaEsa Of Ho ocIsSs ten years ago.
The first indication is high fever, speedily
followed by an enlargement of glands sit
uated in the region of the arm pits and
groin. Death usually ensues about twenty
four hours after the first symptoms have
developed. The cause Of the malady is un-
doubtedly foul water and bad drainage.
Will stand by Lands.
KENTLAND, Ind, May 26.-Newton
the result of the Harmon convention with
out protest and the talk Of holding another
convention fnds nc supporters here: While
warm friends in the county. there is no
talk of a bolt. The Goodland Herald, a
i RrHyou Today. that it p accepts the verdict
Of the convention and pledges support to
the nominee. Mr.. John AIDE. County Re-
corder Higgins and other prominent john
ston men, talk in the same vein. The re-
port that six Johnston delegates bolted the
convention is incorrect Judge Cummings.
a Johnston man, was chairman OF the del
egation and remained with it from first
to last and cast six votes for Lands.
Grant County Democratic Ticket.
MARION, Ind, May 26.-The Democrats
of this county met to-day and nominated
Van Vlu R Re township. for Representative:
| George Thompson, of Center, for prosecut-
ing attorney; William Nolte, of Green, for
James Thoburn, of Center, for clerk; Den
mis- Meticker, of Jefferson, for surveyor;
Calvin Miller. Of Franklin, for sheriff;
Henry Geyer, of Center, for coroner;
James Baller. of Monroe township, for
commissioner second district; Joseph Small
West Of Richmond township for countv
assessor. Mr.. Thoburn for clerk tried to
withdraw, but the convention would not
permit it.
Democrats Nominate at Greenfield.
GREENFIELD, Ind, May 26.-Tha Dem
ocrats of Center township held their pri-
mary convention to-day and nominated
township Officers. Tempieton T. Barrett, of
] field. for trustee by rs votes. George
Marts was nominated for assessor over
phens. Mayor A. j. Heron, George Bar
nett and w. A. Curtis were selected for
justices OF the peace. The Democrats made
a great effort all day, but their total vote
was only GAL, or lightweight short of the
number east at the Republican primary
Democratic ticket this fall.
Two Sets of Delegates.
NEW ALBANY, Ind, May pa wran-
tonight to select delegates to the Repub-
lican district convention in June for the
gress. The crowd was composed of sup
| porters of Prof. w. W.. Borden and Col.
f. A. McGinness. 10Th candidates for Con-
ed, the Borden men holding a meeting
after the regular convention had adj
aroused and several fights were narrowly
averted.
Miners Gone Home.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, May 26.-The In
diana miners who got this far on their
way to Pana, ILL.,, last night rode back on
the Big Four cattle train at 4 o'clock this
afternoon. They were tired and hungry
and were forced to the belief that the Big
Four company was determined not to haul
them further west, even If the company
had to stop every passenger train as well
and west, had been abandoned about noon.
Against the Divided Skirt.
Ell PASO, Tex, May 26.-The City Coun-
Gil has decreed that no women shall be
allowed to walk or ride in the streets Of
FL Paso wearing what is known as the
divided skirt. The councilmen declared the
practice, which threatened to become cpl
demic in certain circles, to be indecent and
demoralizing. An ordinance was passed
embodying these views.
Editor Hunts Gas Leak with a Match.
MUNCIE, Ind, May 26.-Editor J. H.
McClung, OF the Times, and one of the
pioneer newspaper men Of Indiana,
searched for a gas leak with a match last
night and his residence was nearly shaken
down. The space underneath the floor was
filed with gas and when it burned a ter
rible report followed. The house, for a
wonder, did not burn.
Shooting Scrape Mt Paramount.
MARION, Ind, May 26.-Richard Dillon
shot James Luther twice in a row at Fair
mount to-day. Luther was engaged i'm a