davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03
Judge Little Resigns.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2.-William A. Lit
tie. of Georgia, assistant Attorney-general
for the Interior Department. has sent his
resignation to President Cleveland. Mr..
Little said to a reporter: My reason for
resigning rests on personal and business
considerations which induce me to return
to my practice. My association with all the
officials with whom l have had any rela-
tons has been very cordial and pleasant.
and especially is this true of the Secretary
of the Interior, whom | regard as a very
faithful and efficient officer. and for whom
| have 81 high personal regard"
Judge Little succeeded Judge Hall, of
Georgia. some months ago. No intimation
has been made as to who will be his sue
aaGSnT
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03
Siashcd with knives.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
Brazil Ind, Oct. "A political discus
sion ut Staunton. west of here. this after
noon, resulted in a cutting ARRAY in which
two men are seriously injured. Town Mar
shall A. D.. Yocum knocked down
shall Benjamin Williams. and Terrell Tfpton.
who was standing near. jumped on Will
Jams with Il knife, seriously cutting him
on the head and left side. Williams re-
gained his feet and succeeded III bringing
his knife into use on Yocum. siashing him
in the face, neck and breast, INJECTING very
dangerous wounds
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03

HAMBURG, Oct. 2.-Arrived: Patrie,
from New York; Columbia, from New
York. via Plymouth and Cne-bourg.
LONDON, Oct. 2.-Arrived: Chesapeake.
from Philadelphia; Mourne, from Ba!ti-
more.
NEW YORK, Oct. 2.-Arrived: Zaandam.
from Amsterdam; Thingvalla, from Stet-
tin.
QUEENSTOWN. Oct. 2.-Arrived: iuca-
MIA, from New York. for Liverpool.
BOSTON. Oct. ARRIVED: Sylvania,
from Liverpool.
LIVERPOOL, Oct. 2.-Arrived: Carinthia.
from Boston.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03
Col. s. =. OyIer Speaks.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
FRANKLIN, Ind., Oct. There was a
large gathering at the courthouse tonight
to hear Col. S. p. Oyler. one of Frank
Inns most distinguished citizens, make a
Republican speech. For many years Col.
Oyler has been prominent in politics and
in every campaign since the war he has
spoken in behalf of Republican principles.
Although he has been in feeble health this
year he considered the political contest of
such vital Importance that he was not
willing the campaign should close without
raising his voice. 1t was a strong argument
for sound money and the upholding of the
government and won rounds of applause for
the venerable Colonel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03

Special to the Indiana polls Journal.
ELNORA, Ind, Oct. 1.-THE greatest
demonstration and most enthusiastic night
meeting ever held here took place tonight,
fully three thousand people being present.
William r. Gardiner. jr., of Washington,
Ind. eX-secretary United States egation
at Japan. spoke for Two hours to an at
tentive audience. giving a complete history
of the organization and operations OF the
Bimetallic League and the condition of
people in free-silver countries. Several del
egations were in attendance. Odon led the
procession with a band, glee club and two
hundred men mounted on horses. This be-
ing a Democratic stronghold the Republic
ans are highly ated over the rouslng
demonstration
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03
Hurt at - Pole Raising.

Speclai TO the indianapolis journal.
SELLERSBURG, Ind, Oct. AT a Nc
kinley meeting to-day three men were in
jured by the falling of a ~150-foot flag pole
that was being raised. In some manner
the pole became manageable and fell.
There were others slightly bruised, but
three men were severely, though not
seriously. hurt. G.. P. Early spoke to a
large crowd of people. 1t was the most
enthusiastic meeting ever held here. There
was a torchlight parade over a mile long.
This was headed by a large traction engine
drawing q wagon from which a supply of
fireworks was displayed. Thus far there
has not been found a single Republican in
SeWalI
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03
Across the River.

Mr.. Bryan practically made no speeches
at the overflow meetings which had been
addressed during his stay in Music Hall
by a number of prominent local politicians.
lie merely appeared on the platforms and
expressed his qualification at the extent Of
his welcome, but did not enter into any
prolonged discussion of the money ques-
ton. Then he was promptly escorted over
10 Goyington, where he spoke in part, as
follows:
II am not In Kentucky because / have any
doubt as 70 the result of the election In this
State. ] am simply here on a pleasure trip.
/ do not like 10 get near Kentucky without
getting into Kentucky. l am here tonight
simply TO make the acquaintance of a few
more KentackiaHs and talk to you for a
few moments.
stxheg tell you that those who support
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03
A SICK MAN.
Returns Home from Too III
to See His Friends.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ERR HAUTE, Ind, Oct. 2.-Senator
Voorhees, arrived in the city late last night
from Chicago, where he had been for a
few days on his way home from Mack
mac. The Senator was accompanied by
his son, DR.. Reese Voorhees,. his daughter,
Miss Hattie Voorhees,. ana DR.. s.. G. Mer-
lind. the Senator's physician, who has been
with him constantly for several months.
The Senator is too i'll to receive his
friends. 1t is said that while he is very
i'll it is hoped that he will improve so that
he may be able to take an outing if the
weather should be pleasant, in a few da US.
There is an indefinite report that probably
the Senator will yet take part in the cam
najOD
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03
George Ray out on Bail.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
NJ Ind. Oct. 2.-After remain
ing in jail over night George NJ. Ray, who
was arrested on a charge of bribery pre-
ferred bv Township Trustee Robert Ross.
appeared before Justice Irish to-day and
gave bonds for $500 for his appearance Oct.
81. EN-Judge William Johnston, of VAL
paraiso. signed as surety 1t is rumored
here that other trustees in this county are
implicated in dealing with Ray. and that at
the trial they will be produced as witnesses
against him
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03
Bynum,s Campaign Committee.

CHICAGO, Oct. 2.-The executive COM
mittee of the National Democratic party
met here to-day and selected a campaign
committee composed of Chairman Bynum,
of Indiana: Vice Chairman J. P. Hopkins,
of Illinois; D. r. LAWYER. of Minnesota; w.
B. Haldeman. Kentucky; l.. c. Krauthof,
Missouri; L. NJ. Martin, Iowa: w. D. Shell
ly, Michigan; E. e. Eusher, Wisconsin,; J.
p. Frenzel. Indiana; G.. V. Holman, Maine.
1t was decided to make especial effort TO
carry Alabama for Palmer and Buckner.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03
Two Society Divorce Cases.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
FORT WAYNE. Ind. Oct. 1.-Two di-
vorces for leaders in Fort Wayne society
were granted to-day. The first was that
of James ]. Wood. the ~well-known %electri-
clan of the Fort Wayne Electric Corpora
ton, and inventor of the Wood dynamo.
which has nearly supplanted all other dy-
namos and which are in use the world
over. He was given a decree from Ella A.
Wood on the ground of abandonment. She
moved here with her husband when he
&C ntracted with the Fort Wayne company,
but was never contented with Fort Wayne
life and returned to elegant apartments in
brooklyn. She was given II 1000 alimony.
The other was that of Julia Fay Randall
from p. A. Randall. well known in the
State as an attorney and politician. Both
parties are wealthy, but their property has
atua Us heeu kent separate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03
Hinshaw in Trouble.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MARION, Ind, Oct. Amos p. Hin
shaw, at one time principal of one of the
schools in this city, but for several years
a real estate agent. was arrested to-day
on the charge of embezzling 81. 500. Hin
shaw was appointed trustee for the Bailey
& Rariden Land Company, and. it is
claimed, has taken in the above amount
of money which he has not accounted for.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03

an excellent speaker and deeply in earnest
re spoke for over an hour. being frequent
~ interrupted with storms of applause.
As he closed his address in q grand climax
of oratory it seemed 10 inspire the entire
and loyalty and with one accord the peo-
pie shouted. then sang and shouted again.
Amidst the commotion several lifelong
Democrats came forward and signed their
names to the Mckinley club roll and the
rejoicing increased. The Mckinley Glee
Club led in some stirring music and there
never was such a time in New Castle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03
LIKE A METHODIST REVIVAL.
Colored Orator whose Meetings Con

TOT0TCU OFHt0T VHUTF 3IFCTTHEN JOn-
vert Democrats on the spot.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
NEW CASTLE. Ind. Oct. Zone of the
grandest demonstrations of a political ma
ture since the campaign of 1860 was made in
this city last night. Hon. A. FL. Roberts,,
the colored orator of Chicago. delivered a
stirring address to a mass meeting of the
Young Mems Mckinley Club. the Sound
money Club and several hundred other
citizens. The courthouse was crowded and
hundreds were turned away. The orator Is
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03
Big Monday Rally Announced.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
COLUMBUS, Ind, Oct. 2.-There will be
a Republican rally here Monday. The
speakers for the Mondays rally will be
Gen. Lew Wallace, Col. /. n. Walker and
Congressman Hanly during the day and
Hon. c. w. Fairbanks in the evening. Ex-
tensive preparations have been made to ac-
comnodate the large crowd. The Demo-
Gratis will have a rally the next day, when
w. j. Bryan VIII make a twenty-five min
ute speech in the morning and b. +. Shive-
lev in the afternoon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03
Douglas in Dubois Cauptx

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
HUNTINGBURG. Ind. Oct. 1.-THE Re
publicans of Dubois held their largest and
most successful meetings yesterday during
the campaign. The Hon. Stephen A. Doug
las. of Chicago. addressed a large audience
out of doors in the afternoon. At night Hon.
Andrew Soehgen, of Chicago. an eloquent
German orator, addressed an audience of
one thousand enthusiastic Germans in
their native language.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
ROCHESTER, Ind. Oct. 2.-The Fulton
county fair was attended by a large crowd
to-day. all the scncol children of the coun-
ty being admitted free. The races in the
afternoon were not as exciting as usual.
owing to a heavy track.
Free-for-all P~ace-First. Marie Corbett:
second, b. NJ. D.; third. Lenora. Time.
2:2615.
Trot-First. Gerald T.: second. Mac c.:
third, Prince Omar. Time, 2:34.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03

special 20 the Indianapolis Journal.
WORTHINGTON, Ind. Oct. 2.-Hon.
John f. Scanlon. of Chicago. spoke last
night at the wigwam at this place to a
large audience. Sound money, reciprocity
and protection occupied the speaker for al
one of the best speeches of the season
here. In addition to the home glee club,
Bloomfield Glee Club. composed of six
young men. n the FairDlay Glee Club
furnished the mu1ic.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03
TripIets.

Special To the Indianapolis Journal.
KOKOMO. Ind. Oct. 2.-The boy triplets
born in this city four months ago to James
and Mrs. White, named William Mckinley.
Carrot Hobart and James Mount. have re-
ceiyed recognition from the distinguished
public men after whom they were named.
Mr.. Mckinley was the first to respond.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03
General Notes.

Specinl TO the IndianaDolis Journal.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 2.-Miss Eta A.
Scott, of Indiana. has been appointed IL
kindergarten teacher at the Fort Sill.
Kiowa agency. Indian school, Oklahoma.
George O. Dix of Terre Haute. Adam p.
Hugle of New Palestine, William H.. Sick
man of Rochester, and Jonas Werner. of
Winamac, have all been admitted to prac-
tice before the Interior Department.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03
McCeImont Murder Trial.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
PARIS, H., Oct. 2.-The murder case
against Benjamin McCalmont was tried
here to-day, and the jury tonight re-
turned a verdict of not guilty.
This is by far the most important
trial of the term. Three weeks ago last
Saturday evening Thomas M. Slemons, ac-
companied by his sons Alvin and Bruce,
went to the home of b. F. McCal,nont in
his absence and forcibly took away the
child of Bruce Slemons, which was in the
custody of his divorced wife, McCalmont's
daughter. The child was secured after Il
violent struggle. in the course of which
the child's mother and the other women
of the household were roughly used. An
hour after the occurrence, about 8 o'clock
at his front gate, he observed a man APP
preaching. who, without warning. shot
him. the charge taking effect in his thigh.
Slemons lived five days. McCalmont was
arrested and placed in Jail. The grand
jury. then in session., indicted McCalmont
for manSlaughter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03

PARKERSBURG. w. 81. Oct. 2.-Clyde
Davis. aged fourteen years. of st. Mary's,
was run over by the Bryan special train at
midnight on the Ohio river road near Will
Jamestown. His mangled remains We're
found on the track this morning.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
GREENSBURG, Ind, Oct. 2.-For some
weeks the ravages of hog cholera have
been severe in Decatur county, many of
the farmers losing their entire herds,
others saving only a small per cent. They
first take with a chill, seek dark places. re-
fuse food, grow weaker and die in seven or
ten days. When dissected the lungs are
full of dark spots. the spleen and liver
black and the intestines highly infiamed.
Many of them seem to die from Suffoca-
ton. The mortality is greatest among
Younger hogs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03

This week he sent the little namesake a
fine portrait of himself. and yesterday
baby James Mount received a gold ring and
gold chain from the gubernatcrial candi-
date. Young Hobart has not yet received
his token, but is expecting 1t every day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03
Robards Murder Case Continued.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
CONVICTION, Ind. Oct. 2.-The case
against Barney Richards, charged with the
murder of William Newkirk, town marshal
of Judson, Parke county, was called in the
Circuit Court here yesterday. The court
granted a continuance on an affidavit that
the defendants wife was a necessary wit
ness in the case, and was unable to be
present owing to the fact that a daughter
of the defendant had contracted diphtheria
and had died of the disease last Monday,
and that Mrs. Robards and family We're
quarantined. Robards is considerably re-
duced in flesh, and looks pale and bag
gard. He is much grieved over the death
Of his little daughter. He is represented in
the case by the Hon. James T. Johnston
and F.. NJ. Howard of Parke county, and
Nebecker and Simms. of this city. The
prosecution is represented by Maxwell and
Pruitt, Stansbury and Brissey and Charles
N. c be. of this CITY.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03
Republicans Confident.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LOOGOOTEE. Ind. Oct. 2.-Secretary of
State w. D. owen and Hon. Hiram Nc
m of Martin county spoke at this
point yesterday afternoon, and at night at
the opera house speeches were made by
DR.. A. w. Porter, candidate for Represen-
tative, and Prose cutting Attorney P. r.
Wadsworth. Mr.. Mccormick is a recent
convert to the Republican party. having
heretofore figured prominently as a leader
of the local Democracy. He is now stump
ing for Mckinley. With his assistance and
that of manyNother Democrats who refuse
to support the Chicago platform the Re-
publican candidates expect to carry the
county for the first time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03
LortIIo rd,s Rerx.L WON

LONDON. Oct. 2.-Pierre Lorillard's Rer-
Yak won The Rutland stakes, 200 sovereigns.
at Newmarket to-day. Seven horses
started
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03
L. FOOLED THEM
BETTORs FAILED TO PICK HER OUT
OF a FIELD OF NINETEEN.
BrightIighf II. $. nrker Daisy Will
son. Vispanin and san MateO the
other Winners at Louisville.

LOUISVILLE. Oct. "A clear. cool
weather and a good crowd favored the sec
ond day of the meet of the Louisville
Driving and Fair Association. The sport
was even better than on yesterday, though
the favorites and che talent suffered alike,
only two that had been we'll backed COM
ing first under the wire. Six races We're
trotted in all, the first heat being sent off
at 10 O'Clock this morning. while the last
was trotted in darkness. The surprise OF
the day was the defeat of Robson in the
2:2t class trot. Rosa L., ~unthought of as a
winner, beat him three heats this morn
ing with ease. The Kentucky stakes went
to the favorite, Brightlight. This event
was for the 2:25 class. but the third heat
was trctted in 2:11s4. Henry $. Barker
took the 2:21 class trot in straight heats.
In the first heat of the third race Carrie
Onward ran away. throwing Bowerman
from the sulky. She ran around The track
three times. but did no damage. Bower
man was but slightly bruised. Summaries:
2:27 Trot; purse, $500; unfinished from
yesterday:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03

Senator Arthur r. German will take the
stump and make a through canvass of
Maryland for the Bryan silver ticket, as
nominated by the Democratic convention at
Chicago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03
Corners sound-Money Speech.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WABASH. Ind. Oct. Zone of the best
all-round political meetings held in this
county during the present canvass was that
of last night, when Hon.. J. D. Conner, jr.,
addressed an audience at the courthouse in
this city. Mr.. Conner mad a sound-money
speech and surprised his friends by the
wide range of his information and the vigor
of his oratory. The Young Ladies' Glee
Club. which has been assisting at his meet
ings over the county, sang a number of
selections and received several encoreS.
The speech was by many pronounced the
best of the canvass and was repeatedly
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03

crowded hall of nearly 200 people here last
Ugh speaking nearly three hours. The
giee club entertained the people with Re
r1hIta.1 ~
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03
EnrIx af HenrNyiIIc.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal
HENRYVILLE. Ind. Oct. 1.-The Hon.
G.. p. Early. of Richmond addressed a
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03
Indiana

RUSHVILLE. Ind. Oct. Mrs. Harriet
A. Bliss. mother of the ~well-known clothing
merchants George Bliss. of the Progress
store. Indianapolis, and William NJ. Bliss.
of this city. died suddenly a few minutes
before 4 o'clock this morning of heart fail
ure, induced by a severe fit of coughing.
Mrs. Bliss has been ailing for many years,
but in the last few days was in good health.
When she began coughing his morning
nothing unusual was thought of it. but in
SIX minutes Mrs. Bliss was dead. She was
born in Vanceburg, Ky, Jan. 30, 1929, and
husband dying Sept. is, 1885. The family
resided in Rushville since 1867; The funeral
VIII take place Sunday, with services at
st. Paurs N. E. Church at 2 o'clock.
COLUMBUS. Ind. Oct. 2.-John p. CAL
win, of Nashville. Brown county, a promi-
nent merchant. who held the office of post
master under Cleveland's first term. died
at his home very suddenly this morning.
Indiana Notes.
Scott Fulton, a member of the Hartford
City football team. received serious in
juries and a dislocated left arm while prac-
ticing yesterday.
The nineteenth annual reunion of the
Seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry will be
held at Danville. Ind. Monday and Tues
day. Oct. u and 10. The welcome address
will be by E. G. Hogate; response by Will
liam M. Hess. of Company II. Annual adj
dress, Judge S. H. Doyal.
The soldiers reunion at Elwood yester-
day showed a remarkable trend of feeling
held at Noblesville on the 1st of October.
1897. and the following officers were chosen:
President. Ma o. McCote. Noble willie: ssCre-
tary, l.. p. Fodrea. Noblesville. A poll of
the comrades showed 1o2 for Mckinley and
s for Bryan. The citizens gave the COM
rades a grand dinner at the hall.
Frank d. Johnston. head clerk and book
keeper of the Indiana Reform School,. has
resigned to enter the Indiana Law School
at indianapolis. AS a mark of the esteem
in which he is held Il farewell reception
was given him Thursday night in which
superintendent Charlton, the board of con-
troll and officers participated. TIL officers
and ladies of the school presented him with
a complete set of the law books used in the
first year of the course in Indiana Law
School. and superintendent and Mrs. Charl-
ton presented him with a copy of Webster's
Dictionary, with stand.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03
EIwood r. r. sound-Money Club.

Special to the Indiana polls Journal.
ELWOOD, Ind, Oct. 2.-The railroad men
of this city met last night and organized
a sound-money club regardless of politics.
Every railroad employee in this city enrolled
his name and on Saturday afternoon they
will have their first speaking, when Will
liam Early, of Richmond, will make a
platform speech at the depot on the way
to ~Logansport. TIL boys will have a crowd
there to meet him and the citizens will
turn out. The club elected officers as fol-
lows: President, j. E. Kirkpatrick; vice
president. Ed Tompkins; secretary, Charles
Rabbit; treasurer, Will Epperson.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03
Terhune.s souna-Monex speech.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ROCKVILLE, Ind, Oct. 2.-The Hon. T..
j. Perfume, of Indianapolis, made the first
sound-moneys Democratic speech in Rock
vile. He was greeted by d large crowd,
both Republicans and Democrats. He
talked nearly three hours, and made a
good speech from his side of the question.
,fhe Bryan followers kept as many of their
men away from the meeting as possible.
but some heard the speech. Mr.. Terhune
called the Chicago convention d conspir-
acy. backing uD mis- argument with facts.
while the Indianapolis convention repre-
sented the party of Jefferson.