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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02
A VETERANS SIGHT RESTORED.
Was Blind for Thirty Years and Given
Big Pension by Congress.
Special TO the INDIANAPOLIS Journal

Big Pension by Congress.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
KOKOMO. Ind. April la curious case of
restoration of sight is instanced In the case
of John Hershman. an old soldier living in
Upton county, now drawing pension of
T2 per month for total blindness, given him
with back pay several years ago by a spe-
cial act of Congress. Last Saturday Mr..
Hershman, while sitting in the chair he
has occupied constantly for thirty years,
was attacked with violently painful Attic
ton of the eyes, The orbs inflamed until
as red as fire, and were so swollen it was
thought they must burst. After suffering
the most excrucfating agony for twenty
four hours the pain suddenly left and with
1t disappeared thin film that covered the
eyes, causing the sight to return complete
ly, to the establishment Of Hershman, who
can now see as well as he ever could, read
ing the newspapers with ease. This re-
markable case of restoration of vision will
raise nice point for the Pension Depart
ment. Attorneys here are of the opinion
that Mr.: Hersh1nan can continue to draw
his pension until the allowance Is stopped
by a special act of Congress.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02

Senator Chandler has probably discov-
cred by this time that his attack on MIR.
McKinley's campaign methods was very
bad politics, from his point Of view. The
McKin,ey's friends, but 1t angered other
Republicans. who rightly regarded 1t rs
playing into the hands of the common
enemy. The blunder came very near
costing Senator Chandler his leadership
in New Hampshire.ls6
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02

Washington gossip says the President
is pleased with the substitution Of the
Senate Cuban resolutions for those Of
the House, and that if they pass in that
form he will issue a, proclamation for
mally recognizing the insurgents as bel
ligerents. If he concludes to do so he
might adopt, in part, at least. the Ian
guage of the proclamation issued by the
Queen of Spain recognizing the belliger-
ency of our rebels in June. 1861, before
the first battle of Bull Run.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02


Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WABASH. Ind, April Judge Biggs,
called to try the suit of Solomon Wilson
against James Lynn. trustee. and the direc-
tors Of the Wabash Church and School Fur
niture Company, to set aside the assignment
of the property of the company, including
the valuable factory building and real estate,
manufactured and manufactured stock.
and notes and accounts by the directors to
Mr.. Lynn this afternoon rendered his de-
cision in the case. The trial consumed four
weeks. and Judge Biggs had taken the mat
ter under advisement for two weeks The
Judge, after reviewing the evidence ex-
haustively, decided in favor Of the plaintiff
Wilson. removed Trustee Lynn holding the
assignment bad, and directs that the prop
erty shall pass into the hands of receiver
In his complaint Mr.. Wilson charged that
there was collision between Mr. Lynn and
the directors, and that the company was not
insolvent. The concern failed in September
last. with nominal assets of $1300O0 and la
bilities of $4,000. 1t was one of the leading
industries Of the city. and the allegations in
Mr.. Wilson's complaint reflected seriously on
leading Wabash capitalists.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02

CINCINNATI. April Ia man named
Schrader. calling himself the 'dlvine heal
err" has been In Cincinnati since Saturday
last. freely healing the sick. as he styles
his work. He wears a peculiar robe. and
his head rests a crown of thorns. the
inner thorns made harmless by cutting off
transmitted from his hands. or even from
his clothing. To-day he was before the
Mayor, chief of police and the health off,
GERS for examination. The health officer
tod him po.ntedly that he was not only
nuisance by blocking the streets but he
.gas a menace 10 the health OF the commu-
nifty by passing his unwashed hands over
the faces OF hundreds OF people. many OF
whom are diseased. The health officer or
dered him to leave the city al once.
Schrader promised TO 20.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02

Associated Press Dispatch.
BREMEN, Ind, April 1.-While train No.
81. due here at AS this morning. was chang
ing engines at Garrett. Ind, passenger was
assaulted and dragged between two baggage
cars. When few miles east he was thrown
from the train, and walked back to Garrett
Night Waterman Koontz. a. Bremen. was
notified, and the train was met by a posse
here. Five ,cughs were found between the
baggage cars, and fight followed. All were
arrested. Afterwards two overpowered the
marshal and escaped. One robber was shot
through the abdomen and hand. and Is now
In a serious condition. Another was shot in
the hin
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02
Roynl Arcanum Grand Council.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND. Ind, April l.-To-morrow the
annual meeting Of the grand council OF the
Royal Arcanum OF Indiana will take place
here, and many of the visitors arrived this
evening. The only thing of interest this
evening was the exemplfcati ton of work by
the local council, TO which visitors. which
included the grand officers and Supreme Ora
nesses. Tomorrow the business session will
be held, and the day will end with an enter
tainment In the evening. to which the wives
and lady friends Of the members viii be
invited.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02
MR.. M'KEEN's GENEROSITY.
Advances $35,OOO to Help Coates Col
lege Out Of a Hole.

Advances $35,OOO to Help Coates Col
lege Ont Of a Hole.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, April 1.-The fill
ing for record of mortgage on the Coates
College property, the Presbyterian educa-
tional institution for young women. for $685.
600, in favor of Mr.. W. r. McKeen calls
public attention to the fact that he has
been the best friend the institution has had.
Last year II wEs thought the full amount
of the Indebtedness of the college could be
lifted by subscription. The Presbyterian
Board OF Aid for Education agreed to do
nate $4,000. providing money for the rest
of the debt was raised. 1t was then thought
the debt was $4,000, and the amount had
been pledged. when 1t was learned that the
debt was $4,000 more than that amount
This discovery. together with the fact that
some of the subscriptions could not be Sc
cured because Of the hard times, caused the
effort to be abandoned for the time being.
In this dilemma Mr.. McKeen, who has
given. perhaps, $4,000 in all TO the college
loaned It $4,000, and the mortgage just fled
Is for that money.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02

The expression of two or three official
Democrats in this city recently has led
to the inference that the friends of sound
money are laying low" If they under
take to control the State convention they
will play the same sort Of tactics they
did two years ago to muzzle the major
ity. which was anxious to denounce Jill,
German and Brice
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02
Two Fatnl CA.uaIties.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
VALPARAISO Ind. April l--Robert
Toney was accidentally killed this evening
while walking through livery barn by a
bale OF hay falling from the hay NOW. break
ing his neck. His home was In Adeline. Tex.
and for three years he was with Buffalo
Bills Wild West show
Last night the body OF a well-dressed young
man was found beside the Fort Wayne tracks
Just west OF this city. Some money and q
purchase check on the Hub clothing house.
chicago dated yesterday, was found In his
POCKET. Later some tramps were arrested
and locked up The officers think that an
attempt was made TO rob him and he was
was torn out. He has red hair and was
about twenty years old.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02

The New Hampshire Republicans did
not pledge their delegates to the national
convention. but left 1t to the intelligence
and honor of the delegates TO support Mr.
Reed. whom the convention favored, or
some other man If the conditions should
change so as TO make IL advisable.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02

Ex-Congressman, sOrestes Cleveland, of
New Jersey, whose death is announced. Sc
cured the passage of the act providing for
the Centennial exhibition at Philadelphia.
Later expositions have far eclpsed that one.
but it made a great impression at the time
and the man who fathered it in Congress
deserves respectful mention.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02

That was good point which Chair
man Dingley, Of the House ways and
means committee, made upon the sugar
people from Louisiana and Nebraska
when they appealed for relief, to the eff
feet that they should induce the Senate
to legislate on the tariff. 1t is recalled
that both Louisiana Senators and one
Nebraska Senator voted to kill the
House tariff bill. orq0t
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
SHELBYvILI-E. Ind, April 1.-The first OK
what are known as the Marietta riot cases
was called in the Circuit Court this morn
ing. On Feb. 4 Alonzo Law. George McGin-
mis-. Perry Isentrigg and Sherman Becker,
composing crowu who have terrorized Inat
part OF the county for years, entered tbs
store OF Hageman & Pile and demolished the
postoffice. and then threw the letters out
into the street. Samuel Richie. a citizen~
came 10 the rescue of the postmaster. and
was stabbed I'm the back. Law il the first 10
be tried. Much of the evidence heard to-day
was of damaging character.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02

SAGINAW, Mich. April l.. Col. 1. N.
addressed the State encampment OF the vet
Grams to-day, speaking chiefly on the stand
ing OF the G.. A. r. In New England and
Eastern States. recently visited by him. Gen
william Shakespeare. of Kalamazoo. was
elected department commander. Mrs. Amanda
]. Halstead, OF Concord, was chosen Depart
campdTes were held this evening.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02
Herrick G. FurnaId.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
CROWN POINT, Ind. April 1.-Herrick G..
Furnald, contractor and builder. prominent
in Indiana G.. A. r. circles died with heart
disease this morning. He was a lieutenant
in Company F, Seventy-second Illinois Vol
unteers, organized in Chicago during the
early part OF the war. The Grand Army will
have charge of the funeral. He was sixty
eight years old.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02

The friends OF the presidential candi-
dates will not make anything by attack
ing Speaker Reed for trying to hold
down the appropriations of Congress and
secure ar early adjournment. The peo-
pie with him success in both.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02

NEW HAVEN. Conn.,. April Judge
Townsend. In the United States Court. hand
selit OF the National condu.t' Manufacturing
Company OF New York. against the Con-
nccticut Pipe Manufacturing Company, OF
this city The case INVOLVED the alleged In
frirgement OF a patezt for electric wire or
cable conduits. Judge. Townsend finds for
the compliments and directs that order
be issued by the, Clerk Of the court resfrain-
ing the defendants from further manufacsur-
ing or selling ,fhe pipes of this kind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02

Ohio Republicans now wish they had
been as emphatic in their declaration
on the silver question IS the Republicans
Of Massachusetts were. Well. why were
they not? They knew well enough what
they ought to say, and there was a die
tionary full OF words to choose from.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02

trustworthy as the priest Of the con-
fessional- DR.. Playfair, of London, Mrs.
Kitson's physician. was not trustworthy,
but If the heavy verdict given against
him viii impress his too voluble brethren
with a keener sense of their obligations
1T will serve a good purpose.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02
Cant. A. j. Briscoe.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
PROFESSIONALLY, Ind, April 1.-Capt.
A. j. Briscoe. one of the most widely known
river men of the country, died tonight at
his home in this city. During the antebellum
da's Capt Briscoe was one OF the most
p >minent men on the river. For fifty-six
years. beginning in 1885, he ran from Cincin-
natl to St. Louis and New Orleans. and in
his prime was the master and part owner in
many Of the best vessels of the early days.
Among those built and controlled by him
were the Tishimngo. Industry. Julia Deane
and Famous. Capt. Briscoe was the first
man who inaugurated the Louisville trade up
the Tennessee. Capt. Briscoe has in his pos
session log book complete of one trip of the
historic old boat Tish.mingo, which Is many
years old and very interesting. He was
stricken with paralysis two weeks ago, and
on account Of his advanced age, eignty-one
years. could not recover. Capt VIII Briscoe.
the well-known pilot of Evansville, is his
son. He has, besides, two sons, one daugh-
ter and his wife, Mrs. Martha Briscoe.
Capt. Cornelius Deweese, another old-time
river man residing on the Ohio at Hunter
Bottom, KY, died this morning. Capt De-
weese commenced the life of riverman on
f1atboat in 1870, but retired a wealthy man
and owner OF several steamers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02

The New Hampshire Republican con-
vention. over which Senator Chandler
presided. said a good word for Governor
Mckinley as well as for Speaker Reed,
which goes to show that the Republicans
OF the Granite State do not believe the
assertions which their Senator has made
against the Ohio man
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02

II the advocates of single tax woull
so one step further and advocate the
abelitioD Of al taxes they would have
an immense following Of impecunious
patriots.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02
A Deduction.

Lushforth-Last night l walked UP in the
middle of the night and thought l heard
music. I was dead sober
Yabsley-Yes. you must have been dead. il
xror ware SONAR
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02
AN ELoPEMENT SEQUEL.
Elkhart Singer, Who Married n Hack
Driver, Sues for Divorce.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
ELKHART, Ind. April 1.-Several years
ago Miss Flora Guipe. the accomplished
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Guipe,
among the wealthiest and most highly re-
spected residents of this place. in a moment
Of girlish infatuation eioped with and mar
ried Orlando MCGOWAN. hack driver.
twenty years her senior. Owing to the fact
that she was regarded as the finest vocal
ist IN northern Indiana, the young woman
retained her pace In social circles and con-
tinued to be, as before. a great favorite.
though her husband was decidedly on the
back list. AT the time OF the elopement 1t
created a great sensation, and the news
papers throughout the country were full Of
1t. To-day Mrs. MCGOWAN began proceedings
In the Circuit Court for divorce, charging
habitual drunkenness. MCGOWAN has re-
Gently lost his intellect.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02
Carmel N. of p. Celebrates.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

WORTHWHILE. Ind, April 1.-The fifth
anniversary OF the Knights of Pythias
Lodge Of Carmel. this county, was cele-
brated last evening at that place. About
four hundred guests were present. among
' Wnom We're REPRESENTATIVES from Nobles-
cipal address Of the evening was delivered
by Hon. John +. Neal. of this city on
"Pythianism." Other speeches were made
Sherlock.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02
Remains Of Mrs. Dunn Removed.
Special to the Ipdianapolis Journal

CRAWFORDSvILLE. Ind. April 1.-The
remains of Mrs Williamson Dunn were dis
Inferred yesterday, and to-day were taken
to Madison to be inferred by the side OF her
husband. Williamson Dunn was one OF tho
early settlers Of this place and one OF the
died in 1877 and was buried in what is now
known as the ''old town cemetery" Mr..
Dunn afterwards married. and he and his
second wife were buried at Madison. Mrs.
Williamson Dunn was the mother Of Geo.
Mckee Dunn, of Washington. ID. c.. and
DIR. w p. Dunn, OF Frankfort. The GEM
etery here has long been neglected and is a
barren waste. DIR. Candy and wife. parents
of Gen. E s. Candy. are buried in this
cemetery
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02
Preacher Returns to College.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

KOKOMO. Ind. April 1-Rev. J. d. For
rest. pastor OF the Main-sfreet Christian
Chusch. has resigned that charge to take ef-
feet Ia June. He came here year ago from
the Chicago University. where ne was taxi
Ing a postgraduate course In sociology ard
political economy. Rev. Forrest will return
to Chicago and resume his studies His res
ignation IL greatly regretted by the people
of this city. having proven himself an able
and agreeable preacher.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02

II the directors OF a corporation ig-
nored It's business and neglected its in
terests as the United States Senate does
those of the American neople the stock
holders would embrace the first oppor-
tunity to make change in the directory.
The trouble is. II takes long time to
revolutionize the Senate
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02
A Close Reasoner.

LAS many as eight burglars got into my
house last night and i thought / would
come and tell you about it," said young Mr..
Fits.
did you get good look at them?" asked
the desk sergeant.
Didn't, see 'em az ALL
How the-how do you know how many
there were?''
Because they ate one OF my wife's cook
ing school pies. No seven men are equal to
that job"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02

The struggles to get Office, the troubles
while holding 1t, and the fights to hold it
even a brief period in this State must
lead many to conclude that the game
isn't worth the candle
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02

While there is little probability that
Senator Tiliman. of 'pitchfork" reputa-
tion. will be the Democratic candidate
for President, what demoralized condi-
ton that party must be in that such
man should aspire to be its leader!
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02
Georgia Burke Acquitted.


TERRE HAUTE. Ind. Apr. lat $50
o'clock this morning the jury in the trial OF
Georgia Burke. colored, charged with the
murder Of Ide Miller. who was formerly =
policeman and was noted character in the
city, returned a verdict of not guilty. The
killed accidentally while she was taking a
revolver from him. with which he had
threatened to shoot her Muller was in bed
and the two had been quarreling because
of her jealousy Of another woman.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02

Since the Senate will pass no financial
legislation to relieve the treasury and
the country. there is not particle OF
reason why Congress may not adjourn
q month hence. as proposed BY Senator'S
Plat.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02

eligible list Hazen Caldwell wee appointed
postoffice clerk. being one OF the six eliEs-
bles- Politically. the carrier force sfands
Prohibltionist, with Republican substi-
tute. The clerk is Republican. Inspector
Fletcher. OF the Postoffice Department, was
In the city last night and arranged for the
uniforms OF the men. laying out the routes
and insfructing them In their duties.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02

The Minneapolis Tribune is OF opiaion
that the Republican party can hardly
AFFORD TO accept Texas through a part
nership with the Populists formed TO get
control OF the offices of that State and
nothing else. The Tribune is right: polit-
teal fusion has never brought advantage
or credit to any respectable organization.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02

1t must have required the exercise of
self-denial for Chicago officials to strike
forty thousand fraudulent names from
its voting lists. so much more than all
else do large numbers count in that city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02
DANIEL BAuGH, AGED 1o7.
Six Generations at a birthday Dime
Near JenersOnviIle.

Near Je6ersOnvflle.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
JEFFERSONVILLE. Ind, April L.
While many persons consider 1t joke. yet
1t is fact that. to-day. the venerable Dam
lei Baugh Is celebrating his 10th birthday,
at his home, near this city. Six generations
of the Baugh family were seated at the
table during the dinner given by the old
pioneer. Mr. Baugh was born in Virginia
He went to Kentucky, settling in Pulaski
county. with sixteen other families. build
ing fort at English Station. After suffer-
Ing the hardshiDs and dangers Of settler
life Tor several years. Mr.. BauEh moved his
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02

157.ss5 marks the difference between Re-
publican and Democratic policies and adj
ministrations. From a popular stand
point it marks the difference between
general prosperity and universal depres-
sion of business
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02
Sue. a Railroad for s2s.ooo

Special to the indianapolis Journal
CROWN POINT. Ind. April Frank An
derson, of Toronto filed suit In the Circuit
Court to-day against the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company asking $4,000 damages for
Injuries received last week. He charges
that a conductor threw him OF OF the cars
while going at a rapid rate and VIII carry
the injuries all his life.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02

If Spanish gunboats continue to fire
upon and search American. vessels with
out cause, our cruisers should not re-
main in the dry-docks longer than neces-
sary.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02

Considering the number of vessels
loaded with arms that have recently
succeeded In reaching Cuba, the insur-
gents ought to be fairly well supplied by
this time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02

The capture Of the fortified town of
Pinar del Rio, garrisoned by four thou
sand Spanish troops. and the Spanish
report of a sharp battle within twelve
miles of Havana, concerning which 1.-The
details are meager" would awaken the
suspicion that General WeyIer is not
suppressing the ,'sinsurrection in Cuba
with any degree of sdddenness.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02

Republicans who have voted against
the free-coinage proposition in the pres
ent Congress have expressed the best
sort OF an opinion on the money question.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02

The State officers of Kentucky. having
been interviewed on the subject, are
unanimous that Governor Bradley is the
logical candidate for President. The ex-
preston has a familiar sound.