Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 October 1889 — Page 2

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9. 1889.

list Chnrch last night, with an nnusually large attendance. Iter. CI. K. Farr. the rastor, delivered the welcome address, and )r. A. 1. Chaffee, of Seymour, delivered the annual semion on "The Mission of tho Chnrcli." The sermon is pronounced one of the best ever delivered before tho convention. , - . , This morning Kev. Albert Ogle, financial secretary, read his annual report. It was very encouraging. aniLthe convention sustains missionaries at fourteen places. About $1,500 has been expended during the year. This report was discussed at length. Rev. i?. II. Merrill, linaucial secretary of Kochester Theological Seminary, spoke in bebalf of his work. This afternoon the following officers wero elected: J. J. NY. Billingsly, of Indianapolis, president: Kev. F. M. Huckel berry, of Aurora, and Ilex. Dr. Solomon, of Hunting-, ton. vice-presidents; Kev. A. H. Chatiee, recording secretary: W. II. Perkins, of Indianapolis, treasurer. S. II. Ilnti'nian, Snn-day-school missionary, reported on his wo'rk. Six associations report schools in . every church, and six more in all but one. Fortv-one new schools were organized during tho year. The total enrollment of the schools of the .State is over 23,ti00. To-night the new pastors were welcomed. This is the annual custom, and is always interesting. These pastors arotbosewho have come to the State or have been ordained during the year. Kev. L. Kirtley, of Terre Haute, delivered the welcome address. The new pastors were: Rev. F. W. Taylor and A. I. Whitney, of Indianapolis; J. h. Solomon, of Huntington; T. S. Gardiner, of Franklin: F. W. Ware, of West Lafayette: I. J. Lipsey, of Columbus; C. M. Carter, of Mitchell; W. T. Van Cleave, of Delphi: A. 11. Chaflee, recently profesfior of chemistry in Franklin College. Seymour; J. W. Bnstow, of Cherubusco; J. B. Banker, of Valparaiso; B. P. Hewitt, of Hammond, and I C. Hopple, of Decatur. Revs. Gardiner and Tavlor responded at

the close of this service. The following missionaries addressed tho convention, nrpspntincr tha Tiofids of their fields: Revs. JJ. P. Hewitt, of Hammond; ,1. V. Stark, of Portland: L. L. llenson. of orth Vernon: W. V. Weaver, of Marlon; 'H. Story, of JCendallville; F. E. Dickinson, of Lagrange; W. W. Hicks, of ureencastie. and Lu A. Clevenirer. of Mnncie. Rev. Farr ad dressed the convention, urging that a State evangelist be employed. The convention promises to uo unusuaiiy interesting. Presentations to a Pastor. Fpeclal to the Iiilanayol2a Journal. BnooKViLLE.Ind., Oct. 8. Inrctnrning to Lrookville for the third year, Rev. J. II. Duncan was given a genuine surprise by his church and friends. A friend took him out for a drive'pn Saturday night, and when he returned and entered tho church to attend the choir meetinir. the audienceroom was tilled with people, who greeted him with a hearty welcome. .C.F.Jones. in bebalf of the chuTch, presented him with a platform rocking-chair, while James Kidnev. clerk of the Circuit Court, in behalf of the Knights of Pythias, pre sented him with a cold-headed ebony cane. After spending a pleasant evening together. both nastor and people returned to their homes, carrying witn tnem pleasant memories never to bo forgotten. Indiana Presbyterian Synod. Special to the IixUanaixjlU Journal. Richmond, lnd., Oct. 8. The Statosj-nod of the Presbyterian Church was opened in this city to-night, and will continue to Thursday night. The lesson was read from tho third chapter of tho first Epistlo of John, by Rev. William Torrence, of Greencastle. Rev. Calvin Stewart, of Brazil, the moderator, took his text from the same. following prayer by Rev. Dickey, of Peru. The candidates named for moderator for the following year were: Rev. Rankin, of Whitewater Presbytery, and Rev. Rondthaler. ot Indianapolis Fresbyu-ry. Rev. Rankin was chosen bv a vote of 50 to 44. and appointed Rev. Rondthaler vice-moderator. Rev. Pugh. of Franklin, and Rev. W right, of Mishawaka, were chosen clerks. ATTEMPTS TO BURN" A TOWN. Several Incendiary Fire Started in Mexico, . , 31b. A Number of Barns Burned. Mexico, Mo., Oct. 8. Great excitement exists hero overan organized attempt made last night to burn tho principal residence portion of the town. No less than four in cendiary fires occurred within a space of six hours, and the incendiaries were driven away from their work, in two instances, be fore they could apply the torch to the two buildings which they intended to burn. The barns of John Savinets, Kev. P. B. Cahill. ex-Stato Senator Webb M. Itubv and John Wright were all set on fire between 8 -o'clock and midnight, and were burned, tozether with their contents. In each case it was with great ditliculty that the residences of the persons named were saved from the names, hhortly after mid night the police surprised the incendiaries at their work in the barns ot Colonel John F. Williams and Dr. A. D. Miller. Two iieirro eirls were arrested for complicity in the crime, but wero released to-day for lack of evidence. "Wholesale Grocery Damaged. Cleveland. O., Oct. 8. The wholesale grocery establishment William Edwards & Co., in Water street, was seriously dam aged by fire to-night. The fire started on tho faurth floor,, in a room in which there were old legers and day-books, and in which thero was no stove or gas. The upper part of the building was destroyed, and the flood of water poured into it de stroyed, to a great degree, the stock up stairs and downstairs. Colonel Edwards estimates his loss at $125,000, which is cov ered by insurance. Other Fires. L.Yxniinmo. Va.. Oct. 8. Ar T?npirv Mountain. Franklin county, last night, fire clestroyea Montgomery's hardware stor, J, C. Morris's millinery. Mulcare Mock, llollnwll's itwlrv ntnr? Hall A- Ilinfnnl'a .T II. Austin's, and trills & Johnson's 'dry goods store, Dr. A. J. uarpers and Horace . . . -mm a. a & l. cniith a tirug stores; none urothers, lry goods; Hale's livery and feed stable, Dillard's law otiice,, and C. L. Menefee's resi dence, i he loss is estimated at $50,000, with insurance. New Orleans, Oct. 8. Tho Clipper sawmill, on the New Basin, together with a large lot ot lumber, was destroyed by tiro this morning. Loss, A),ooo; fully insured. Seven flat cars, belonirincr to the MisUeippi Valley railroad, wero also destroyed. Omaha, Neb. Oct. S. I fro last night destroyed the agricultural implement-house of Churchill Parker, on South Tenth street. L.os, 520,000; fully insured. Sheridan. Wy. T.. Oct. 8. Tho city Lrewerv. with one thoimnml hiinhp1t of malt, was burned to-day. Loss, $,0(X); ineured ior jftvjuu. Congr,s for tho Advancement of Women. Denver, Col.. Oct. 8. Tho seventeenth annual Congress for the Advancement of Women convened to-day. After a secret meeting early this morning tho regular session began, atl0:o0 o'clock. The order of business wa the reading of reports by vicepresidents of the various State onrinizations, and other routine business. This was followed by the opening address of tho president. Mrs. Julia Ward Howe. Papers were read bv Mrs. l,ou:o Linton, of Minnesota. On Vomen in Science." and Mrs. Helen S. Speed, of Illinois, on "Women in Aflairs." Other papers wero read at to night's session, and after adionrnment a re ception was tendered the delegates by Mrs. itovernor Looper. I hero are about hfty aeiegares present, representing almost evAn Expensive KUs. Detroit. Oct. 8. Mrs. Mary Fearsall. a widow, has begun suit for 5,000 against August Sylvester, alleging that ho kisted heragaiiiht her will. M rs. Fearsall is employed as a coat-maker by Sylvester, who she alleges began to show "silly symptoms' last September, when he paid her 50 cents more than her wages amounted to. She returned the money, but ten days later he called upon her. announced that his heart was touched with ailcction for herand then and there kissed her. Mrs. Fearsall gavo up her job, but tho infatuated man began ta write poetry to her and frequently insulted her by throwing kisses to her on the street. Mr. Sylvester, says his peculiar actions were prompted by a fraternal feeling, and he will tight the case. A Challi:ci:. The rroprletors of Dr. IJuirs Cough Cyrup hereby clialloupe tL faculty to prescrll-e a remedy more etn dive than tbrirs. I cordially recommend fcalvation Oil to all nufferinff with rhematlxm. Jo. . Fo, Cattle JJccJcr, 1X7 North Broadway, lialtlmorf, Md.

BRITAIN SWEPT BY A STORM

Great Destruction of Property in Por tions of England and Ireland, Numerous Buildings Blown Down and SeveralLives Lost Views of Jlr. Eiffel Concerning a Tower 2,000 Feet High. DESTRUCTIVE STOTTOL Great Damage to Property in England and Ireland Screral JLives Lost. ;ecUl to the Indianapolis Journal. Londox, Oct. 8. The storm which swept overEngland andlreland yesterday, though doing serious damage everywhere, appears to have spent its fury in the northern por tions. Reports of casualties resnlting from the high wind, which prevailed all day, come in hourly, and the aggregate loss of property will ho enormous. Sev eral lives wero lost by contact with flying timbers and debris of demolished houses, but the telegraph wires are everywhere so prostrated by the storm that accurate figures cannot be given. In almost every county in England and Ireland houses were blown down by the force of the gale, and many cases are reported in which the occupants remained for hours buried in the rums nntil rescued from their perilous positions by their more fortunate neighbors. In tne most ot these cases st:non ininries were sustained by being dragged from the ruins, and in 6omo death has resulted. In the citv of Bradford a large warehouse was blown down, and the heavy brick walls in their fall crushed in four houses adjoining. The occupants were buried all night under tons of tangled debris, and it was not until late this afternoon that tho hundreds of men who had been set at tho work of rescue managed to eet them from under the ruins of their homes. Many of the victims are frightfully maimed, una several cannot recover. EIFFEL, THE TO WE It BUILDER. New York, if She "Wants It, Can Ilave a Structure 2,000 Feet High. London, Oct. 8. A well-known London engineer, who was one of the 250 members of the Iron and Steel Institute who were entertained in Paris, last week, by M. Eiffel and the president of the French So ciety of Engineers, gives an interesting ac count of a conversation he had with M. Eiticl, in which that gentleman gave his opinion of tho feasibility of constructing a tower on tho plan of tho Eiffel structure in Paris of such dimensions as are pro posed for tho tower to bt constructed on the site of the New York world's exposition of 1892. In this conversation M. Eiffel expressed his unbounded contidence that the plan of the Paris structure, with some slight modihcations, which experience had suggested to him, conld be safely adopted for a tower twiee its height, and that wu tms pian a tower ot any n t'tiiflo desired presented no engineering d'mctilties whatever, but was simply a question ot outlay. If the American ex position committee were ambitious to possess a tower lifteen hundred or two thou sand feet high, they had simply to provide the funds and the structure would spring from the ground in nine months after the order was given. Of course, great care would have to be exercised in the selection of a suitable site, as upon this would very largely depend the stability of the struc ture. When questioned as to whether he would have arty professional counection with tho construction of the proposed r 1 ' ; ji .1 i ' aAmerican lower, .i. r.iuei eaiu ii was too earlv yet to reach any delinite understand ing, but ho was already in communication on the subject with New lors parties. GENERAL FOUEIGN NEWS. Tramway and Omnibus Companies Willing1 to Grant Concessions to Employes. London, Oct. 8. The London tramway and omnibus employes will hold another meeting next Friday morning, when their organization will be perfected andthe question of aggressive steps for the redress of their grievances will be discussed. The officials of the employing companies manifest a conciliatory spirit, and unless the men are earned away by a foolish desire to test tho strength of their nwly formed organization, of which there seems to bo some danger, there will probably be no occasion for a strike. The tramway and omnibus companies, although they 'have heretofore stubbornly foinrht every at tempt of their employes to obtain a reduc tion of hours, now profess to be willing to make important concessions. ISoulanglst Coalition Ruptured. Fakis, Oct. 8. The Boulangist-Conserv-ative coalition has been finally ruptured. The Gaulois (Conservative) says: Tho Con servatives worked with the Boulangists to obtain a revision of the constitution. That measure is now buried and tho Conserva tives will resume their liberty of action. The Soleil (Orleanist) says it considers Gen, Boulanger as good as dead. , A council of Ministers was held at. tho Elveee to-day. It was decided to convene tho Chambers during the iirst week of No vember. Charged with Attempted Murder. London, Oct. 8. Captain Lawler, of the hoat Neversink, was hrought before the magistrates at Portsmouth, to-day, and charged with attempt to murder. The prisoners was remanded pending the recovery of the bailill', who was shot by Lawler aboard the Neversink. and who is still in the hospital. Judge McKay, of bouth Carolina, and tho American viceconsul were present. Atrocities in Crete. London, Oct. 9. The Daily News prints a letter from Crete which confirms the re port that Chakir Pasha, the Governor, al lowed the Turkish troops to pillage and persecute the Christians after gaining their contidence by promises ot protection. Ihe letter gives a list of the killed, banished and imprisoned, and describes the atroci ties in detail. . Itrltlsh War Vessels at Kiel. Berlin, Oct. S.The British squadron arrived at Kiel to-day. Emperor William, in a pinnace, steamed around the squadron inspecting the vessels. Ho afterward gave a oanquui iu iiuuor ui mo xjiikiisu unicers. which was attended oy tho merman ad mirals and a number of court othcials. Cable Isote. The prrcat amphitheater of the Paris School of Medicine was destroyed by lire yesterday. The convention to inaugurate the Tenants' Defense Leagno will meet at Thurles. Ireland, on the 15th iust. Mr. Sexton will preside. The king of Denmark yesterday pave a court hunt in honor of the Czar. The Prince of Wales and the Crown Prince took part in the sport. The plan of campaign has been successful on Sir James P. Mackey's Knockaguee estates, in Ireland. There is great rejoicing over tho victor'. The Berlin Ta&eblatt construes as a peaceful sign BussiaV decision to adopt small-bore rilles, inasmuch as it will take several years to make the change. In reparation for the recent outrage by Ritlians on Spanish sailors, the shore batteries of Tanaier harbor jesterday honored the Spanish Hag with a salute of twentyone guns. The Spanish iron-clad Pelayo responded. A Priest's Novel Money-Raising Scheme. Neenaii, Wis., Oct. 8. Tho Rev. William Do Kelvtr, pastor of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, is the deviser of a novel scheme to catch thoso wbonit he sees tit to stylo "people who are trying to steal their way into heaven." A dbt of 5.500 hangs over St. Patrick's Chnrch, and Dr. l)e Kelver has for a long time been trying to have the debt paid. After mass, last Sunday, he ordered tho doors locked. The names of the members of the church were called off, and they wero asked how much they would bo Tvilliug to givo to pay the debt on tho

church. The scheme worked like a charm.

ana wnen the meeting was over ii was found that the nice sum of 3,000 had heen subscribed. AN ACTOR'S SUDDEN DEATH. Charles B. Bishop Dies of Heart Failure in a Theater While Chanstfnff His Costume. New York Oct. a Charles B. Bishop, the actor, who played a prominent role in the comedy "Lord Chumley," at the Lyceum Theater, died while changing his ccstume in the dressinir-room after the. first act this evening. E. A. Sothern, the leading actor in the play, appeared before the curtain and announced Mr. Bishop's sudden death and dismissed the audience. . Mrs. Bishop, who was with her husband when he died, was prostrated by the ehock. The body was removed to Mr. Bishop's late home, No. 313 West Fifty-second street. The Tribuno says: Mr. Bishop had been ailing slightly during the last few days, hut made light of his indisposition, regarding it as nothing more serious than a slight attack of neuralgic gastritis. On his ap pearance at the theater last night he complained of feeling rather worse, and remarked that he had had serious doubts about leaving his home. lie seemed cheer ful, however, and on being jokingly rallied by a member of the company of his failure to cure himself when he had cured so many others (Mr. Bishop having been graduated as a physician), replied: A doctor cannot do ms own patient." lie uressuu aim . f l .1 1A. went on ior in a pari.. . aim ib was remarked tnat no was acting better than ever. After his exit toward the close of the first act, just before the famous scene between Lady Adelaine Barker and Lord Chumley, Mr. Bishop was walking down stairs to his dressing-room, where he suddenly reeled and fell against A. 1 ft I - 1I t -.Z A L ine stair ran. Jtecovenug unuaei wuua dressing-room of Tally Marshall, which is nearest the stairs, and fell on the sofa, apparently in a dead faint. Mrs. Bishop, who was in me meaier, anas u.ou, xvilij thson, and other members of the company ran to his assistance, and used every means to restore him. but failed. Drs. Bellman and Powers, who live near the theater, were summoned, and on their arrival announced that Mr. Bishop was dead. Heart failure is given as tho cause. A LABORER'S LUCKY FIND. While Digging in a Park His Shovel Overturns a Stack of Bank Notes Worth $20,000. PniLADELPniA, Oct, a A day laborer by the name of Devault made a lucky find last Saturday. He was helping to grade Lincoln Park, just below Red Bank, N. J., when his shovel suddenly thow up a stack of bank notes to the amount of $20,000. All the notes had been issued by the Concord Bank, of New Hampshire, many years ago, and alongside of them were unearthed six teen plates that had evidently also been the bank's property. It is believed the money was buried by a man named Shert 1 aT a 1 man, who uvea in max neignoornooa some years back and was famous as a bank robber. He was drowned through a steamboat collision about twenty-live j'ears ago. Lin coln Park has been recently purchaseu by Roberts. Patterson and other Philadelphians who constitute the Lincoln Park Asso ciation, and it is said that they will claim the money as their own. MARINE NEWS. Two Passengers Swept from the City of Paris by Heavy Seas Ten Others Injured. Queexstown, Oct. 8. Tho number of miles made each day by the steamer City of Paris, which arrived hero to-day frain New York, was 400. 417, 448, 401, 455. 458. 119; total 2,783. The passage occupied rive days, twenty-three hours and liftv-four minutes. The steamship reports that her decks were swept by heavy seas yesteruay. A iemaie steerage Eassenger and her child were swept overoard and drowned, and ten other passen gers were severely injured. The saloon was flooded. Other Steamship Arrivals. , New York, Oct. 8. Arrived: gypt, from Liverpool. Glasgow. Oct. 8. Arrived: Circassian, from New York. London, Oct. R. The Rugia, from New York, arrived at Hamburg to-day. TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES. Indians attacked the house of Henry Kirahle. near Mt. Vernon, V. T on Sunday, with tho result that one Indian was killed and another wounded. Congressman Samuel J. Randall will leave Philadelphia for Washington on Thursday. t He has been ill for several weeks, hut is now recovering. A farewell reception was tendered yesterday by prominent New York Presbyterians to twelve Presbyterian missionaries who sail to-morrow for Hoinbay in charge of Kev. C. 11. Newton. D. D. Walter B. Foster, who embezzled lt000 from the McCormick Reaper Company, of Rochester, N. Y., has been arrested at Torouto, Ont. His parents reside at PennellyiJle, N. Y.t and are wealthy. The general council of tho Evangelical Luthern Church of North America will convene in Pittsburg on Thusday. The counsel numbers WO churches and 250,000 members. About 100 delegates will bo in attendance. By the explosion of a steam-thresher in tho town, of Oak, Minn., Monday, John Wiegman had his skull fractured, aud Henry Meyer was badly scalded and had his arm almost torn oil', aud an unknown man was also badly injured. Louis Lotz, a wealthy New York importer, fell out of tho third-story window of his residence, yesterday morning,- and was instantly killed. Mr. Lotz was worried over business affairs, and it is thought may have committed suicide. Mrs. Montague, alias Sturtovant, one of the most notorious female thieves in the country, is under arrest with her husband John, alias Reddy Montague. She is wanted at Cincinnati for stealing sealskin cloaks, and also in Buffalo for a similar offense. Tho Harlem Republican Club of New York has adopted a series of resolutions commending tho action of President Harrison regarding tho Pan-American Congress, and especially complimenting him oh his selection of James G. Blaine as president of tho congress. Robert Bcrriers shot and killed his mother-in-law, Mrs. Walzcr, near Lexington, N. C, yesterday. They quarreled over the possession of Borriers's child. After killing Mrs- Walzer, Bcrriers lied with the child. An indignant posse of citizens are in pursuit of the murderer. The grand iury has returned a true bill inthecasoof Twitchell, son of the United States consul at Kingston, Ont., charged with burglary and assault. The charge of shooting with intent to kill was thrown out. Twitchell did not appear, and unless ho appears to-day his bail will bo estreated. A. C. Johnson and J. H. Boyd are under arrest at Denver, charged with sending lottery circulars aud tickets throimh the mails. Tho men are said to have conducted their business under the name of A. C. Ross CSc Co., running an alleged corporation called the Denver State Lottery Compaq. Five dead bodies wero taken out of the Stony Creek river at Johnstown, Pa., yesterday, by the workman removing the filth and rubbish. There seems to be no doubt but there were a great many washed in there, and as the surface deposits are removed mauy more will likely be brought to light - 3Iater Printers In Convention. St. Louis. Oct. 8 The third annual convention of the Typothetas of America convened here to-day with delegates present from all parts of the union. The society is composed of master printers, and was organized three years ago for mutual benefit and protection iu business matters. George D. Barnard, president of the St. Louis Typothetaj. welcomed the delegates to the city, and president McNnll) of Chicago, respended. Among tho chief questions to be discussed by the convention, are tho eight hour system of labor and an international copyright law.

INDIANA AND ILLINOIS NEWS

Eeunion of Seven Regiments in Successful Progress at Lloomingtcn. Attorney Paul in More Trouble Burial of the Supposed Instigator of the Katie Hood Murder A Death-Bed Revelation. . INDIANA. Seven Regiment Holding mn Enthusiastic and Successful Reunion at Bloomlngton. Ppocll to tfte Indianapolis JoarnoL Bloomington, Oct. 8. A large number of the survivors of the Twenty-second, Fiftieth, Sixty-seventh, Eighty-second, Ninety-third and Onehundred-and-forty-fifth 'Infantry regiments, and Tenth Cavalry are in attendance upon their eleventh annual reunion here. Thousands of citizens are attending the meeting. At the forenoon meeting to-day the address of welcome was delivered by Hon. M. M. Dunlap, Mayor of Bloomington. The response was made in a manner betitting the occasion by Captain Samuel Denny, of Spencer, lnd. Captain Denny brought with him the bullet-riddled, battle-scarred regimental flag of the old Sixty-seventh Indiana, and its gallant folds were in view from the stage. Chaplain Lozier, of Iowa, was introduced and entertained the boys and visitors with song, speech and story. After a bountifnl dinner people thronged the grounds and listened to eloquent speeches from Hon. SamL B. Voyles, of Salem; Chaplain Lozier and Rev. S. It.. Lyons, of this city, each of whom was handsomely introduced by the master of ceremonies. General M. C. Hunter. The exercises were enlivened by music and Bone from Chaplain Lozier, a glee club and bjr the Mitchell band. To-night a camp-lire was held and a very large crowd was present. The reunion is proving a great success and wiU continue to-morrow. In Danger of Arrest In Kansas City. f&ecl&l to the IxidlanaDolis Journal. Ckawtordsville, Oct. 8. Judge T. F. Davidson and O. W. Paul are. in Kansas City taking depositions in the Doherty assignment case of this city. The Doherty firm claim that G. W. Paul obtained money from Mrs. Doherty, at Kansas City, by threats and other unlawful means, and that he ottered to buy up attorneys on the other side for $500. These charges are the basis of the action taken recently by the attorneys of this city to disbar Mr. Paul. A telegram was received from Mr. Paul today stating that he was threatened with arrest at Kansas City, and desired that arrangements be made for bail. Escaped Lynching. Rpeclal to tho IndlanaooUs Journal. Tipton, Oct 8. John Simmons, of Sharpsville, was arrested at Sharpsville, eleven miles north of here, yesterday, on the charge of attempted assault on tho five-year-old daughter of Michael Hoffman. Lynching was threatened and Simmons was brought to Tipton for 6afe keeping. He was brought before 'Squire Basey today, pleaded guilty to the charge, and was bound over to court. He is now in jail. Simmons is a tough character, and public sentiment is strongly against him. Henry Lee Jones Privately Buried. Epeclal to the Indianapoll Journal. Connersville, Oct 8. Tho funeral of Henry Lee Jones, the man suspected of being connected with the murder of Katie Hood, and who died so suddenly last Saturday, took place at Robinson Chapel this morning, at 10:30 o'clock. It was private, and was conducted by Rov. J. G. Chaffee. Coroner Larimore took the stomach of the supposed suicide to Indianapolis yesterday to have a professional chemist analyze the contents. Burned to Death, Flclal to tlio Indianapolis Journal; Greencastle, Oct. a In burning some brush in her yard yesterday, Mrs. Staples, mother of Joshua Staples, of Putnamville, five miles south of this city, was so severe ly burned that she died at v o'clock last night. Her clothing caught from the flames and her body was burned to a crisp. She was seventy years old. Minor Notes. A farmers' institute will bo held at Crawfordsville on Nov. 5. William Shaw, an old and highly respected citizen, was struck and seriously injured by a train, at New Albauy, Monday. Three school teachers in the city schools of Craw fords vi lie havo purchased the State right to make corsets, and are manufacturing such goods during their leisure moments. Two horses were stolen Monday from the stables of Martin Pound and Van Strader, at Lexington. It is believed that an organized gang of horso thieves is working southern Indiana. Near Nashville, Brown county, John Duhamnel, aged sixty-five years, and a prominent citizen, was found dead in his cornfield Monday afternoon. Heart disease is the supposed cause. Thomas P. Galloway dropped dead at his home at Bloomingtonyvsterday afternoon, from heart disease. He was a very old man, an excellent citizen, and camo originally from Greene county, Ohio. Jacob D. Hampton, whose farm-house was burned Monday, near Richmond, has gone crazy over it, doubtless from excitement, as he is abundantly able to stand the slight loss in excess of insurance. Christopher Cole, eighty-seven years of age, died at Charleston after a long illness. He settled in Clark county in 1822, and served sixteen years as Sergeant-at-Arms of the Iudiana House of Representatives. . Safe-burglars entered the jewelry -house of O. C. Beer, at Suuman, Ripley county. Sunday morning, at 2 o'clock, and drilled the large safe, but were disturbed beforo they completed tho work. It is supposed that talent within ten miles did the work. Philip Shadle. a prominent farmer living west of Montpelier, drove his team in a pit to load his wagon with gravel when the bank caved on him, burying him to his arms. Ho could not extricate himself, but tho other teamsters coming in dug him out. General T. W. Bennett published a card at Richmond yesterday, saying that since ho said he might be a candidate for Congress he has been tendered support and material aid from all parts of the district, but he has concluded that neither his purse nor his health will admit of his maKiug the race. The brigade composed of the First Indiana Battery, the Kighthand thoEighteenth Iudiana Infantry, will hold a reunion at Franklin, on Thursday, Oct. 17, beginning at 10 a.m. The principal address will bo given by tho Hon. Stanton J. Peelle, in the evening. Col. J. B. Black will give an account of his late visit to the Cedar Creek battle-ground. At Mnncie a tramp machinist, who gave his name as John Cannadj. went to the machine shops belonging to Heath Bros., and turned on the gas in a large stove. He allowed the vapor to escape several minutes before strikrrut a match, but when the match was lighted an explosion followed that blew the tramp fully thirty feet. When found he was unconscious, and was badly burned about the face and hands. The burns are quito serious, but not fatal. ILLINOIS. Mystery of a Brutal Crime Cleared Up by a Death-Bed Confession. Mount Carmel, Oct. 8. A death-bed confession has cleared up a mystery sur rounding one of the most brutal crimes ever committed in this part of the State. In November, 18S7, the lifeless and burned body of a young girl was found. at "The Neck." Sho was afterward identified as Matilda Geers, living in the family of 'Squire Staley. On her way homo one Sat urday evening she .was overtaken by a wagon containing Sim Mull, one Miller and a woman called 'Red Jacket." After reaching tho woods, the wagon was stopped. A farmer passing near heard the screams of a woman, aud attempted to find ont what the trouble was, but was warned by the men to keep away. Sunday morning some

men found the body lying among the embers of a lire, almost totally consumed. The three parties were at once arrested nnd plaeed in jail, and after a long trial wero acquitted. Although the general belief was that Mull and Miller wero the perpetrators, nothing was definitely known until Miller's confession was made. Knowing he must die he told a friend that he and Mull, after both had assaulted the girl, had built up a fire and placed her upon it, leaving her to die in agony. Brief Mention.

The corner-stono of the new Christian Church at Bloomington was laid Monday. A warm canvass for school director at Cumberland ended in the election of J. R. Ehaugh. The railway bulletin law has been knocked out again, and for the fourth time. Judge Hoss. of Kokonio, is the last to decide against it. Henry Yester, a Jeflfersonville butcher, has fallen heir to $50,000 by the death of an nnclein Germany. The brick dwelling of Robert E. Lockridge, just east of Greencastle, was burned Monday night. Loss. $8,000; insured for $6,000 in the Continental. The 50,000 Young Men's Christian Assocition building at Freeport will be dedicated this week. Rev. Mr. Moody will make the principal dedicatory address. Cholera is carrying oft large numbers of hogs in east Hancock county. Three heavy breeders have lost their entire herds. It is not thought the plague will become epidemic. Mr. and Mrs. X. Eggerman celebrated their golden wedding Monday at Naperville. Pontilical high mass was read, and the usnal marriage ceremonies took place. In the evening a reception was given in Scott's Hall. Dale Brillhart, living at Hoopeston, Vermillion county, was crushed to death between two freight cars, Monday evening, the coupling-pin,passing through his body. A new patent bumper had attracted his attention; he was between the cars to examine it. Mrs. Elanor Gordon has brought suit for f 10,000 against Albert Amos and James iattevs, of Tuscola. The lady alleges that tho defendants sold liquor to her husband while he was intoxicated, and that, as a result, he was run over by the cars and killed. At Williamstown, Decatur county, the general store of J. W. Palmer and the grocery of J. A. Parker were burglarized Monday night, goods and money to the amount of $40 being taken. The thieves were frightened off before they had fairly got started on the job. An elderly gentleman who was canvassing for the Illinois State Gazetteer, published by R. L. Polk &, Co., of Chicago, dropped dead, of apoplexy, in Mattoon, yesterday, while walking along the street. His name was John A. Snodgrass, and his home at Columbus, O. At Princeton, George Beloat has been found guilty of murdering Henry Tribble, several weeks ago, and nis punishment fixed at life imprisonment. Beloat and Tribblohd had trouble concerning some woman, and while Tribble was in a drunken sleep the former shot him. through tho heart. non. J. S. Cochran, of Freeport. recently leased a large body of coal lands at Moweaqna, and in boring for coal, three veins have been found, one measuring four feet two inches, at a depth of r40 feet; another measuring ten inches at a depth of 547 feet, and a third measuring six feet four inches at a depth of 5C6 feet. The last vein is covered by a four-and-a-half-foot roof of solid limestone. FOR MURDERING HIS FATHER-IN-LAW. George Cutsinger, Ex-County Treasurer, Arrested at Franklin for the Ballard Killing". Special to the IndianapoUs JonmaX Fraklix, lnd., Oct. 8. The most sensa tional arrest ever made in this county was made to-day when Sherili' Maiden read the warrant to George Cutsinger, charging him with murder in the first degree. This is the second arrest made for the murder of Taylor Ballard in January, 18S5. James Cutsinger, the son of George Cutsinger, was arrested last Friday upon the same charge. George Cutsinger is near sixty years of age, and has held the oflites of treasurer and commissioner of Johnson county. Ballard, the murdered man, was his father-in-law. Cutsinger's arrest created a profound sensation in this city. Judge Hackney was present to hear evidence in the habeas corpus case of James Cutsinger. Tho courtroom was soon filled to the doors. The State, by Prosecuting r Attorney McNntt, agreed that both the prisoners be admitted to bail in the sum of $5,000 each. Judgo Hackney fixed the bond in each case at $10,000. George Cutsinger. the father, gave bond, ten good and responsible men signing for him. The son was unable to give bond and so was returned to jail. The State consented to the release of the prisoners on bond, not wishing to disclose the evidence for the prosecution. George Cutsinger has hitherto stood as a citizen of unimpeached integrity. The murder of his father-in-law is the first crime charged against him. OBITUARY. Joseph E. Noursf, a Noted Professor In United States Naval Schools. Washington', Oct. 8. Professor Joseph C. Nourse, U. 8. N., died this morning at his home on Georgetown Heights, after a lingering illness. Professor Nourse was born in Washington on the 17th day of April. 1819. He was professor of ethics and English studies in the United States Naval Academy from 1850 to 1804; was commissioned professor of mathematics at the latter date and retired in 1881. For many years he was on duty at the Naval Observatory in Washington, where he composed several important works. He represented the United States government at the International Geographical congress that met at Paris in 1875. At tho same time he made an extensive tour in Eugland and Scotland, and on the continent, and on his return made a report of much value on tho canal svstem of Europo, for use in connection with proposed interoceanic communication in Central America. John C. McClure. Summit Point, W. Va., Oct. 8. John C. McClure. aged eighty-five years, died at his home, near here, yesterday, after a long illness. By the death of Mr. McClure there is but one juror in the celebrated John Brown insurrection case left living, the survivor being Mr. Kichstou, of Sheperdstown, this county. Of the eleven jurors now passed away only one came to a sudden or violent end, the exception being Walter Shirley, who was thrown from a horse, a few years ago, and killed. Xebraaka Republican Convention. Hastings, Neb., Oct. 8. The Republican convention of the State of Nebraska was called to order here at 9 o'clock this evening. The attendance of delegates and spectators was large, the fight over the place of supreme judge being intense. A long delay was caused by tho crowded condition of tho house. J. W. Bixler. of North Platte, was made temporary chairman. At 11:40 r. M. nominating speeches began, and at 12.:X) a. m. the balloting was commenced. Hon. T. L. Norval was nominated on the first ballot. JJig 3IaJorlty Against Prohibition. Hartford, Conn., Oct. 8. With a dozen towns to hear from, the official retnrns givo 0.834 majority against the prohibitory amendment. Revising the Prayer-Rook. Boston Herald. It takes about as much time to revise the Prayer-book of the Eniscopal Church as it does to amend a national or State constitution. Whatever changes may be agreed upon at the Episcopal General Convention, now in session in New York, will have to be submitted to the various dioceses for approval, and ratified by the next General Convention, which will take about three years at least. m , m Need of Revision! Washington Press. One of the highly interesting and important events of the timo is the Kev. l)r. McCosh's declaration in favor of a revision of the Westminster Confession of Faith. He says the present confession meets the heresies of the seventeenth century, but not tho heresies of tho nineteenth century."

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The Methodists are now, especially in this country, a dirierent 6ect in many respects from the zealots who, in the early part of the century, wero the subjects of feidney Smith's caustic humor. Originally, and perhaps still, in England, the sect was recruited from the humbler elements of tho community. The clergy were, for the most part, uneducated men. Religious fervor was more esteemed than learning. Faulty grammar was pardoned if the speaker lean lfested tho proper epirit of zeal and enthusiasm. Tho rule which required the annual change of pastors had the double purpose of assuring to each church a fair share of the services of the ablest ministers of the sect, and of preventing the clergy from contracting too intimate ties witn worldly objects, and of lixing their affections too much upon those sublunary things which are liable to be affected by moths, and rust, and thieves. The clergy wero to .be to some extent homeless like their Master, and to traverse the world through in it as not of it Gradually a chango is coming over Methodism. Many of its Tiiemlrs are wealthy and many ofthem cultured people. It has established schools aud colleges. Its clergy are now expected to be educated as well as devout men. Its congregations aro no longer satisfied with mere fervor in tho pulpit. They consider the matter as well as the spirit of the sermon, and when they secure a pastor who satisfies their intellectual as well spiritual cravings they do not like to part with him. Of late years, the rule has been relaxed in deference to this spirit, and, instead of annual, biennial changes havo been conceded, and in some cases a longer term has been allowed. The recent changes made by Bishop Newman in this city, and the vigorous protest of tho churches against them, prove how strong ine spirit oi revolt against the oia rule is growing. Such demonstrations indicato that at no distant day it will havo to be abandoned, and the congregation left to choose their own pastors as is done by tho other Protestant sects. The Color of the Elflel Tower. American Architect. Tho color of the Eiffel tower has been ono of the puzzles of theParisexposition.no two persons agreeing as to what the real color is. tfome people imagine that it has been plated with nickel or silver, whilw others call it red, and others again think that it is of a beautiful bronze color, The fact is that it is painted in hV shades of the same color, modulated with the skill that tho French often show in cases of the kind. From the base of the first platform tho color is a dark Barbedienne" bronze, verging a little to red; thence to the second platform tho color is tho same but lighter, and from this point to the top the color grows constantly lighter, by five successive gradations, the top oeing almost a golden yellow. Three coats of paint are spread over the entire surface, and over all is a coat of very hard, transparent varnish, which, by reflecting the sun, adds to the ditliculty of defining tho color with precision. Tho varnish is a new patent compound, we believe, but it is said to have borne the severe test of use on tho iron-work of the tower extremely well. The Rowdies of the Hub, Boston Herald. It is a great pity that anything should occur to make it more diHicult or unpleasant for ladies to attend the base-ball games of the country. There are no clat,s of patrons who are more interested in themj none who do so much to cast a good iniluence over the game, or give it a good atmosphere. The managers of these entertainments should be careful to frown upon all exhibitions of drunkenness, rowdyism or disturbance of any character, for this reason, if for no other. A few more such exhibitions as have been seen this year might drive the moro desirable portion of the attendance of ladies from tho game altogether. . Fate of a Paternal Government. 6t. lmia Globe Democrat. The only real dark cloud on the business horizon is that which casts a shadow over the Argentine Kepublic. The inflation, speculation, and general financial kiteflying which have been going on in that country for tho past few years have lowered the value of its paper currency until now it is worth only 44 cents on the dollar as compared with gold, injured thenatiou's credit abroad and caused great suffering among the poorer classes at home. A crash will undoubtedly 6oon take place, which will afiect most of the outside world to some extent, but England in particular, ns the greater part of tho money which the republic has borrowed has cone from England. Horseback Hiding. Philadelphia Inquirer. It is unfortunate that the cost and care of a saddle horse place the ownership of such an animal beyond the reach of all but persons of means. Whenever men and women ride much you find the physical development of both better. In Kentucky, for instance, a noblo physical race is found largely because ot this. The same is true of other States in which rail roads have not yet relegated horses into ouscurity. it there were more of this exercise there would be more healty men and women. The fashionablo leaders, who by their example aro urging ns to resort to it oftener, perform unconsciously a public service which ends in good to ruanj'. . A Sweet llcveuce. Milwaukee Sentinel. An Iowa county farmer has discovered a new way to puuish the boys who delight in robbing orchards and despoiling melon Eatchet. and at the same tim getting somo enefit out of it for himself. He caught live Dodgeville boys stealing pumpkins a few evenings ago. Instead of cutting a hickory stick and laying it on their backs he gavo them the privilege of working at his woodpile a halt day or beim? hauled before a fustice of the peace. They worked like beavers and cleared the account. TThen a Newspaper Comes Tlandj. Washington Tost. Hon. Henry W.Grady made a speech at Eatontou, Cia.. on Weduewlay night iu which he "thoroughly electrified the vast audience." We know this information to be ollicial, for it is contained in a special to Mr. Grady's excellent paper, tho Atlanta Constitution. Vagaries of the Kansas AugeL Atfhlnou Globe. When a girl falls in love 6ho stor saying her prayers, but after the is married begius tne in again.

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