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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
Two $4,000 Damage Suits.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

DPtNId4 10 IIC IHUldIIdHUIIS JUWIHtI.
WABASH. Ind. Feb. Sob Timman of
Roam, this county, to-day filled an ac-
ton for $4,000 damages against the Wa
bash Railroad Company. Tfmman was the
owner of the large sawmin at Brownell
station which burned by reason Of a spark
from a Wabash engine setting fire TO the
roof. The case viii probably be tried in
Miami county.
n peculiar suit was begun to-day by Miss
Saran BuZZard, a ~WSll-kuOWn young WOm-
an or Warren, who wants $4,000 damages
from a Warren physician, Peter Minnich.
Minnich, according to the girls COmDiaint
said he could successfully treat an incipient
cancer on her upper lip. and she permitted
him to attempt it. Sne alleges that he
burned holes through her lips, nose and
cheeks and has reEdered her such a re-
pulsive sight that she cannot contract "A
happy marriage, Notwithstanding she is OF
m~arriageable ago
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
A Surgicnl Operation

For the Cure of Piles Is always painful, often
and useless, and invariably ex-
pens,ve: on the other hand there is n new
certain cure, perfectly painless, gives instant
relief and permanent cure and costs but a
trile. 1t is the Pyramid Pile Cure. 1t is "A
more certain cure than Il surgical operation,
without any of the intense pain, expense and
danger of an operation. ANY druggist will
get il for you.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
National Dairy Union.

CLEVELAND, o., Feb. Sat the meet
ing of the National Dairy Union, to-day,
ter and cheese dealers throughout the
United States in securing legislation IA
vorlng the dairy interests of the country
was discussed. 1t was decided TO bring
every influence to bear favoring the pass
age of the Hill Dill, giving police control
over fraudulent food products. A bill was
also drafted by the union prohibiting the
fraudulent sale of oleomargarine. At noon
the meeting adjourned sine die.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
Grant County Nominations.

Speclal 10 the Indianapolis journal
MARION, Ind, Feb. S.-The largest po-
lltical convention ever held here was that
at which candidates for county Offices were
nominated to-day. L. VI. Overman was
chairman. II. j. McCaskey was renomi-
mated for Representative on the first bal
lot, Elias Bundy for prosecuting attorney
on the third ballot, Z. II. Ferree for clerk
on the second ballot. William f. Heal, for
treasurer. was renominated on the first bal
lot John Wilson, for auditor, had no OPP
position. Ocil Alexander, for sheriff, was
nominated on the sixth ballot; +. w. Chase
r-enominated for commissioner Second dis
trict on the third ballot; i. w. Carter, COM
missioner Third district; II. j. Work, coro-
ner. and William :. Freel. surveyor, ana
l.. $. Candy county assessor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
Indiana Deaths.
Special to the Indianap

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
PERU, Ind, Feb. S.-Prof. Charles Hough,
a w~ell-known musician here, died to-day
from q fail received Monday. He was born
Of noble parentage, In Switzerland, and
served in the army with distinction. He
married a widow in France, and removed
to this country, living together happily
twenty years. When his wife's first hus-
band returned, as from the dead, several
years ago, they separated. Since that time
he had lived a misanthropic life.
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind, Feb. S.-Pat-
rick NcGIode, aged eighty, and a soldier Of
the Seminole war, died yesterday at his
home in Vienna. He was drawing a pension
of So per month.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
Farmers Are After Him.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
WABASH, Ind, Feb. S.-George A Mil
Ter the grain dealer at Bur1ett, a small
station on the Nickel-plate road north of
this city. who left we months ago TO
avoid arrest for selling all the wheat in his
elevator belonging to farmers, six thousand
bushels, was arrested to-day and is now in
jail at Warsaw. Miller had other indebt-
edness, making a total of nearly 5000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
Bid in for S2I.OOO.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ELBHART, Ind, Feb. S.-Parties were
here from Chicago. Detroit, South Bend,
Goshen and Kankakee to-day to bid on the
electric light and street = railway plant,
which was sold at receivers sale. O. N.
Lumbert, president of the old company,
bid it in for 81, coo, and is supposed TO be
backed by an out-of-town syndicate. The
membranes are $4,000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
Narrow Escape OF an Aged Couple.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

DECATUR, Ind, Feb. S.-Early this
morning the large two-story residence of
Frederick Johnloz. five miles southwest of
here, was destroyed by fire. Mr.. Johnloz
and wife, both over seventy years, were
alone at the time the fire started, and
barely escaped with their lives. Loss, ST.
500; insured in the Hartford for $500.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
Indiana Notes.

Rev. ]. C.. Caldwell, of Springfield, Ill.
has accepted the call to the pastorate or
the First Presbyterian Church at Shelby
vile. He will arrive Feb. is.
at a meeting of the Republican county
central committee, at Hartford City, yeSter-
day, March 81 Was fixed as the time for a
mass convention 20 select delegates for
State, congressional ana judicial conven-
lions.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
The French story Denied.

i. PARIS. Feb. S.-The Associated Press
correspondent has investigated the story
cabled to the United States by a news
company which stated that the French
Minister of War, General Mercier, had de-
termined to EXCLUDE all foreign canned
goods from the provisions TO be used in the
French army. Inquiries made at the war
Office resulted in a statement being made
to the effect that there was absolutely no
truth in the story. 1t was added that not
only was the story untrue. but II was even
not contemplated or discussed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09

LONDON, Feb. S-A dispatch TO the
Times from Paris says that the Russo
German treaty of has caused a
profound impression IN France. where SEN
timent is mixed with pure economics in
view of the Cronstadt and Toulon recep-
tions. According 10 the Times correspond
ent the French public thought that Russia
would quarrel with the Dreibund and that
She would be the irreconcilable enemy OF
every nation hostile 10 France. Some Of
the Paris papers, the Times dispatch says,
are already accusing Russia Of betrayfng
Franco
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
On N Charge OF Perjury.
~ the pdianano Journal

BRAZIL, Ind, Feb. S.-Hiram Kress.
brother OF Thomas Kress, who was killed
by Charles Cooprider at Middlebury, this
county, last June, was arrested yesterday
and placed under $1,000 bond to appear at
the March term OF court to answer a
charge of perjury. The affidavit was filed
by Elias Cooprider, the murderer's father.
IL alleges that Kress exhibited a small cane
in court purporting to be the one in his
brothers possession at the time of the kill
ing, instead of a large, heavy cane which
Mr.. Cooprider claims Kress had.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
Leo Attends a Requiem Mass.

ROME, Feb. S.-The anniversary Of the
death of the late Pope Plus TX was the
occasion for a requiem mass In the Sistine
Chapel to-day. The Pope, the members OF
the Sacred College and numbers of for
eignerS were present. At the conclusion of
the mass the Pope, seated on the throne,
pronounced the absolution. The Pope APP
peared to be in good health.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
CampbeIisberg Robbers Cnurht.

SPECIAL to the indianapolis Journal.
JEFFERSONVILLE. Ind. Feb. S. - Lot
Hit, a detective OF Lagrange. Ky. late last
evening arrested four suspicious characters
who had arrived at Lagrange on the ac-
commodation from Louisville. When ar
rested they showed fignt. but finally gave
IN, and on being searched twenty-ssven
rlngs. one aIanaL4 cluster. several watches
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
TWO RUNAWAY GIRLS.
They Made n PitifuI Plea When Ar
rested ut Brazil.
Special to the Indianapolis journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BRAZIL. Ind, Feb. S.-A pathetic scene
was witnessed here yesterday evening
when Chief of Police Louderbock placed
under arrest Dotta Adams and Bertha
Parks. two from Terre Haute.
The girls were mere children and pleaded
pftifully when arrested They claimed they
had escaped from a cruel aunt, VINO, they
said, wanted them to live a life of shame.
The authorities of Terre 'Haute were noti-
fled, and on the evening train an cid. bag
gard-lOoking woman by the name OF Pea
cock came and took possession OF the girls,
claiming 10 be their aunt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
Actress Fatally Burned.

CINCINNATI, Feb. S.-Mrs. Lenora Foy,
an actress of Nashville, Tenn. died at the
City Hospital, to-day, from burns received
yesterday afternoon. she and her daugnter
Lily were cleaning dresses with gasoline,
which isnited from an open CRATE and en-
veloped both women in flames. Miss Foy
is In a critical condition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
Receiver for n Kansas Bank.

COLUMBUS. KAN. Feb. Sd. H. Ham
ilton took charge of the bank of Ritter &
Doubleday to-day as receiver. The appoint
ment was made on complaint Of John ~.
Ritter, a member Of the firm who al
legged that /. l.. Doubleday, who has been
in charge, was pursuing such a course in
several lines as to jeopardize the interests
Of tho hopE
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
French Forces Surprised.

PARIS. Feb. S-A dispatch received here
from the Governor of Senegal states that
a French flying ,olumn is reported to have
been surprised by the Taureges near Tim
buctoo.
1t is stated that as a result Of the fight
several French officers are missing. Unof-
fetal adviceS say the engagement was Sc
we're, and that the French loss was con-
siderable.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09

TIFFTN. o., Feb. ~S.-Sherin Guthrie left
here for Mansfield, o.. to-day, having in
custody Richard Carpenter. president OF the
O'Brien wagon works. Of Lafayette. Ind.
An indictment has been found against car
penter at Mansfield, charging him with Cd
tanning an extension from j. H. Burns &
Bro. on a 800 debt by misrepresenting the
assets of the 'Brien company.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
Found Dead by the Tracks.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind, Feb. 8. The
dead body of William Bottorff. son of Cor
nelius Bottorff. of this county, was found
early this morning lying beside the Penn
sylvania track, at Speeds Station, about
ten miles from this city. The dead man
was thirty years old, and leaves a wife
and three small children From certain in
jurieS it is not thought that he was killed
by the train. How he met death is a mys-
terry. His friends are inclined to believe he
met with foul play.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
Judgment Against Bondsmen.

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. Feb. SIN the
suit of the State of Arkansas against ex-
Treasurer Woodruff's bondsmen, the chan
Gerry court overruled all exceptions and
sustained the masters reports. This is in
effect a judgment of over $4,000 against
WoodruffS bondsmen. The second bond
was declared invalid, resulting in a iudg-
ment of $4,000 against Woodruff person
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09

and a lot OF cash were found. Detective
Hit believes they are the men who robbed
the jewelry store OF Axiam Overman, at
Campbellsburg forty miles north OF here,
Tuesday night. The robbers were tracked
by bloodhounds to Salem. where they took
a Louisville train. They offered to divide
with the officer IL he would allow them to
go free. The men Will be brought 10 TINS
State as soon as the necessary papers can
be obtained and the iewelry identiied.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
Ohio Concern in Trouble.

AKRON, o., Feb. Son application of
Frank A Wilcox, president. and a large
creditor, he was to-day appointed receiver
for the Akron Electrical Manufacturing
Company. The company is incorporated
for $4,000, and employs sixty hands. IT is
said that il will soon resume, the embar-
EASEMENT being only temporary.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
Il. of r.. Fourth Battalion.
SDeciaI 10 the INDIANAPOLIS Journal.

DVtNIfNI 10 NIIN LIILEtSIIIPOHIo
COLUMBUS, Ind, Feb. Sat the st.
Denis Hotel, in this city. the Fourth Bat
talon, Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias,
consisting OF divisions at Greensburg. Shell
byville, Seymour, Franklin, Madison and
this city. met for the purpose of electing
a major to-day. There were four canGi-
dates spoken OF, but Allen w. Clark, Of
Grrensburg. was chosen. The work of
preparing this battalion for the encamp-
ment at Washington, ID. c., will be begun
at once. The meeting was largely attended,
each division having six representatives.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09

-T----r - ~
SEYMOUR, Feb. S.-A commercial club
has been organized in this city, with j.
III. Hodapp president. The club is for the
purpose of inducing manufacturers to To-
cate here. a very interesting meeting OF
the club was held in the public reading
room tonight, at which a committee made
a favorable report in regard to having Sc
cured a large chair factory to locate in
this CITY.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
Alleged CrucIties in Honduras.

GUATEMALA, Feb. S.-Stories are told
of great cruelties on the part of Bonnila's
troops toward adherents of President Vas
quez. Women and children were shot Peo-
pie are fleeing the country.
SAN SALVADOR, Feb. S@President Vas
All efforts to dislodge the Honduranian
President have proved Intellectual. Colonel
Marion was defeated and killed, and a
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
ShcIbyviile Lincoln League Club.
Snecial TO the INDIANAPOLIS Journal

CptOIdI 10 1T IIIVFIdIIdPOIIS JUUTI
SHELBYVILLE, Ind, Feb. S.-A large
gathering Of Republicans tonight organ
lied a Lincoln League, with seventy-two
members here. J. j.. Wingate was elected
president, John King vice president. f. B.
Johnson secretary and William A. Neu
treasurer. Delegates to the Indiana Repub-
llcan League are j. w. Vanarsdall, John
Westerman, d. J.. Wilson, w. T.. Blakely
and Bert Swain.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
All &uief ut Honolulu.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. S.-The schooner
Bangor arrived tonight, fifteen days from
Honolulu. Her captain reports everything
quiet at Honolulu, and says that it is gem
orally understood there that Minister Willis
Is awaiting further instructions from Presi-
dent Cleveland.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09

Has been used over fifty years by millions
OF mothers for their children while teetning,
with perfect success. IL soothes the chilu,
softens the gums, aIlays pain, cures wind
colo, regulates the bowels, and is the best
remedy for diarrhea, whether arising from
teething or other causes. For sale by drug
gists i'm every part OF the world. BE sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
SSc n hottie.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
Judge Stephenson ~SuddenIy III.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

ANDERSON. Ind, Feb. S.-The cele-
brated Vermillion will case was brought
to a sudden close this morning. Judge
Stephenson. of Noblesville. was taken seri-
ously i'll while on the bencn, and is con-
fined to his room at the Griffith House.
Hon Charles l. Henry, as judge pro tenn,
dismissed the jury. Frank Foster had con-
cluded the opening argument for the
plaintiffs, when the Judge left the bench.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
Rev. Dingiedey on Trial.

RICHMOND. Ind, Feb. S.-The trial OF
Rev. John Dingledey. superintendent of the
Wernle Orphans Home, a joint Ohio and
Indiana institution, supported by the Luth-
eran synod, began this morning. He is
charged with cruelty to inmates. So far
L. evidence has been damaging against
him, and the case Is being bitterly con-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
MartinsviiIe Bonds Sold.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
MARTINSVILLE, Ind, Feb. S.-Harris &
Co, OF Chicago. to-day purchased $4,000
worth Of Martinsville city bonds. The pro-
ceeds from the sale will be used TO put in a
system OF water works.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
Balmacedist PIotters Arrested.

SANTIAGO, Feb. S.-A number of Bal
macedists have been arrested. and 1t Is
said the government is in possession of in
formation which leaves no room for doubt
that a plot of q dangerous nature against
the state has been discovered. A state of
siege has been proclaimed as the result,
and further arrests are expected to follow
in the near future.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
,yoin tho Procasxion,

II YOU have a cough or "A cold Join the
crowds that are hurrying TO the drug stores
for Hale's Honey OF Horehound and Tar.
IL - agreeable, quick to cure, and abso-
lutely infallible. Sold by all Druggists.
Pixies roothache DROPS cure In / minute.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
suicide of Lou st. John.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
VINCENNES, Ind, Feb. S.-Lou St. John,
an inmate of Moll Avery's resort, died to-
day from the effect Of a dose of morphine.
ReraorSe over her sinful career was the
calISe.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
Wales Amused by "a Torpedo Boat.

LONDON. Feb. S-The Prince and
Princess of Wales and their daughters left
Osborne, Isle OF Wight, this morning on
board the royal yacht Alberta for London.
On entering the Cowes roads the Alberta
steamed around the Prince of Wales's cut
ter Britannia, and the Prince said goodbye
TO the crew as the Britannia started for the
Riviera IN order 10 take part in a series of
yacht races in those waters. The Prince
of Wales viii be present at the races in
which the cutter takes part. After leaving
the Britannia the Alberta met the new and
very fast torpedo catcher Havoc, which dis
played its rapid running powers and great
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
Piano bargains at Bryant's this week.

This weather is bad for weak and de-
bilitated people. Such persons need a slim
uiant. They should use "Old Process
whisky, which is absolutely pure.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09

ROME, Feb. S.-The Pullino, a new sub
marine torpedo vessel, has been given a
trial and has proved an entire success.
With Admiral Labrano aboard, the vessel
traversed the entire length of the gulf I'M
der wafer
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
Failed for $4,000

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND. ind, FEB. S.-W. T. Hiatt.
vino has been in the general merchandise
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
Has Russia betrayed Frances

speed by circling around and around the
Alberta, much to the amusement of the
royal party on board the steam yacht.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
Charged with F1oggins Women.

BERLIN, Feb. SIN the Reichstag. to-
day, during the discussion Of the colonial
estimates. Prince Arenburg demanded the
removal and punishment of Governor Leist,
of the Cameroons colony, who, the Prince
said, had disgraced the German name in
the Cameroons. DR.. Kayser. director Of
the colonial department, said hat If the
accounts received in Berlin from the Cam
eroons charging the Governor with fog
ging women was true. Governor Leist
would be severely punished. DR.. Kayser
added that a commission had already been
dispatched to the CameroonS in order to
inquire into the affair.
Herr Bebel denounced the desPotism of
Governor Leist in vigorous terms, declar-
ing that nothing within the last decade had
excited such universal Indignation as the
nogging OF women by the German official.
Later Or. Gayser admitted that the Da-
homeyans had been bought, but, he added,
the government Immediately ordered their
release.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
LAFAYETTE Man Arrested.

business at Lynn. failed to-day. Liabili-
ties about &c COO
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-09
ANOTHER DROP IN SILVER.
Commercial Bar Touched 20 3-Sd in
london Yesterday.

LONDON. Feb. S.-The silver market
seems TO he completely demoralized, and
the price Of bar silver took another drop
to-day of 7-1Sd, to 299sd per ounce. The
tone of the market was fat. There was
another fall to-day in the value Of rupee
paper, the price declining Is, to 5712, the
lowest on record.
In an interview with the submanager of
the principal bank doing business with In
dia, to-day, In regard to the silver situa-
ton and prospective legislation, the latter
said that the directors of the bank were
ignorant Of any prospective legislation, and
asserted that the general belief was that me
government cannot take definite measures.
or even propose then with any prospect
steadier. The -submanager also said that he
thought ii probable that at the present
price the Indians would resume making
purchases of silver for boarding. Nothing
was known, he asserted, concerning the
probable reopening of the Indian minis.
y high official of the Indian Office said
template any further silver legislation at
present. He also made the following signif-
cant statement: Speculation in which
America is interested. which is sending Sill
yer TO the Indian markets, will probably re-
suit in some heavy failures before long,"
The Times, In us financial article. argues
in excuse of the closing of the minis i'm In
dia that otherwise the crisis in the United
States might have had full effect in India.
The measure having now passed the Ameri-
can Congress, the %reoDening OF the minis
in India might probably produce a new de
mand which would absorb the unplaced
surplus metal. Those who are Offering sill
YER under spot prices, the financial editor
OF the Times says, should keep this con-
tineency in view.
With reference to a proposal alleged to
nave been made by the merchants of CAL
cutta for the reopening of the mints. the
Times saws: "If the complete ruin of In
dian finances is desired, it would be I'M
possible to devise a better arrangement. We
are no admirers of the manner in which the
Indian Council has managed its drafts,
but it is only fair to say that its principal
blunder was its refusal to sell under 15A
until lately. This mistake was probably
made i'm Difference to Calcutta opinion and
was the real reason for the failure of the
policy Of closing the minis. The govern
ment is always at a disadvantage when
il is known that 1t must sell a certain
amount of a given article within a given
tir,aB