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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-14
MRS. CHRISTIANCY.
The Divorced Wife of the Ex-senator Dies
of Acute Mania.

NEW YORK, Dec. 13-Eight weeks ago the
divorced wife of ex-senator Christiancy came
to Brooklyn to visit friends at 35 Scher-
merhorn street. She concealed her identity
under the name OF Miss Lizzie Lugenbec
There was no sleeping-room for her in the
house of her friends, and she lodged with
DIR. Dupree, next door. A week ago
the doctor, who became convinced
this lodger was a victim of the choloral
habit, made the discovery that she was the
wife of an ex-senator. On Monday last she
became very nervous and began to
show symptoms of insanity. Yes
terday she was so violent that
sedatives had to be administered.
A consultation of physicians was called, and
they declared she was in dying condition
from mental and physical prostration. She
continued with all symptoms of acute mania
Her parents arrived from Washington too
late to see her alive.
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MackeY's New Cable.

New YORK Dec. 13.-The Herald will pub
lish, on Friday, the certificate of association
of 1.-THE Commercial Cable Company" here
tofore referred to as the Mackey Cable Com
pany, incorporated under general act of the
State of New York, providing for the incor-
poration and regulation of telegraph COM
panies. The capital stock, $4,000
900, is divided into 10000 shares,
on par value of 100, which may be IN
creased from time to time. The shockhold-
ers are: John w. Mackey, Virginia City,
New. 10000 shares: Isaac Bell, jr., New York,
10000 Hector De Castro, New York, 5000,
and David B. DAWSON, Brooklyn, 5000. The
stockholders are not liable for debts other
than the amount of their stock. The num-
Der OF directors is limited to thirteen. The
principal office of the company will be New
York
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LOSSES BY FIRE.
Burning of the Ferry Boat Garden City
Narrow Escape of Passengers.

Burning of the Ferry Boat Garden City
Narrow Escape of Passengers.
New York, Dec. 13.-The ferry-boat Gar
den City, of the East River Ferry Com
pany, caught fire and burned at noon to-day
at the foot of James slip. Several horses
also burned, but all passengers and employees
escaped, so far as known. The boat was val
ued at 100000 and was partly insured,
The boat had just left its slip on the way
to Long Island City, and had got barely its
own length, heading up stream, when flames
were seen bursting from its deck above the
boilers. The engines were reversed and the
boat backed into the slip, but so rapid was
the spread of the flames that before it
reached the bridge the cabins were wrapped
in flames. In a jump for the bulkhead slip
the pilot, Niels Nelson, had a shoulder dis
located, but fell out Of reach of the
flames. Engineer Samuel Tracy
ran through the flames and
reached the deck. His clothing
all was abaze James Reilly, fireman, finding
escape to the dock was cut off, squeezed
through the port hole and dropped into the
river. He was saved. A dozen passengers
and ferry hands on board saved themselves
by jumping to the ferry slips or by dashing
through the flames to the bridges. New
trucks belonging to Havemeyer's sugar
house, a truck from the Standard Oil Com
pany's works, and horse and wagon belong
ing to ]. n. New, grocer, of Long Island City
were on board The horses and trucks burned.
There were other wagons on board, and it is
said several teams jumped into the river At
/ o'clock the fire was still burning and the
firemen at work.
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American Pork importation.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-secretary Freling-
huysen received to-day, from Minister Nor
ton, at Paris, copy of decree repeating
ton of American pork is prohibited in
France, together with copy of circular of
the Ministerof Commerce, addressed to pre-
fects, informing them of the decision taken,
and simply advising them to see that pork
offered the public is fully cured.
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Notes and Personalities.
Special to the INDIANAPOLIS Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Dec 13.-Representative
Peelle will leave for indianapolis tomorrow
night, where he will remain until after the
holiday recess, which will begin ON Friday
of next week and continue until about jan
uary7.
1t is expected that Speaker Carlisle will be
prepared to announce the standing commit
tees next Friday.
J. A. Thompson, Acting Deputy Comp
troller of the Treasury, was stricken with
paralysis this afternoon while at his desk.
The President sent large number of army
nominations to the Senate to-day, mostly re-
cess appointments, among them Colonel
Holabird for quartermastergenera
The Senate confirmed VIM. Livingston,
jr, collector of customs at Detroit
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-14
MINOR MATTERS.
Letter Carriers Asking Privileges Granted
Other Government Employees.

Letter Carriers Asking Privileges Granted
Other Government Employees.
Washington Special.
A committee of Washington letter carriers,
who have been delegated authority from
their brethren in all the free-delivery cities,
We're very actively at work among members
of the House to-day. They want extended
to them The same privileges as are enjoyed
by other government employees. As it is
now they have no holiday whatever. Neither
Sunday, the Fourth of July, Christmas
thanksgiving nor any other day in the year
is theirs. They have no thirty days leave of
absence, nor are they allowed sixty days in a
year if they are sick that long All of these
they want. They called upon Representa-
tive Cox, of New York, and Mr. Cox imme-
diately took up their case and said ne would
introduce and push a bill putting them on
an equality with other government employees.
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Salaries of Postmasters.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-The Postmaster
general called upon the Attorney general for
all Interpretation of the act of March 3, 1888,
providing for the readjustment of salaries of
June IL, 1866. A very large number of
claims have been made by postmasters for
lack of pay under this act, and the amount
involved is variously estimated at 81, 900, 600
to 81, 900, 900.
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Mrs. Langtry at the Capitol.

WASHINGTON, Dec, 13.--Mrs. Langtry Wis
tied the Capitol yesterday. She was shown
around by Senator Bayard. The two were
followed by crowd of open-eyed gazers,
sometimes numbering two hundred. The
women, some of whom were prettier than the
Lily formed the greater part of the gazers
Mrs. Langtry was richly, but plainly, dressed
A half-veil over her face was a curiosity baf-
ter to those who wanted to see her without
paying the price of admission to ForPs OPP
era-house, where she is playing this week.
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Anti-Chinese Legislation.

WASHINGTON, Dec 13,-At an informal
meeting of members of the Pacific coast del
egation, this morning, anti-Chinese legisla-
ton was discussed. Several propositions to
amend the present Chinese restrictions law
so to make it less easy of evasion were sub
mitted, They were referred, without being
read or discussed, to the committee ap-
pointed at meeting on last Saturday to
draft appropriate amendments to the act.
The committee will meet tomorrow to con-
slider the propositions referred to.
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An Extraordinarv Case of Theft.

CLEVELAND; Dec. ia special to the
Leader says Coshocton is greatly excited over
an extraordinary case of theft. Frank Far
quaker, of Port Union, a stock breeder, had
forty-four head of cattle which he intended
to ship East next week. John Biggs, of
Knox county who had been buying cattle
for Farquaker, took the forty-four head from
the pasture, drove them to Dresden juno
ton, and shipped them to Chicago on his
own account The cattle are valued at So,
OOO Efforts to overhaul him are so far un-
successful
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ST. Louis Not sufHcientlv protected

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 13-The Board of Police
Commissioners this afternoon declared st.
Louis to be the worst policed city in the
Union in regard to the pay of men, the num-
Der Of officers employed and territory COW
cred, and adopted resolution appointing a
committee to draft an ordinance and urge its
passage by the municipal assembly asking
for authority to add 100 men to the force.
This action is said to be absolutely necessary
to protect citizens and property from the
depredations of thieves and robbers.
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Failures in New York.

New YORK, Dec 13.-Schedules of assign
ment of Felix Rosenberg and Emanuel
Stern, manufacturers of clothing show liza
bilities. $91, 662; actual assets, $54,4
Acknowledgement Thomas L. James
has been appointed by the court as assignee
of the firm of F. Mayer & Co., clothiers, this
city. James refused to file a bond of $780,
COO
A schedule has been filed in the assign
ment of Rowland & Sons hats. Liabilities,
S41 626; actual assets, $15,543.
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L!vrs OF PAIN
RHEUMATISM and NEURALGIA have
long enough run riot in the human
system.

They have tormented the human family and
they have corrupted the blood denorazed the joints
vexed the nerves, agonZed the muscles and racked
the brain with wearying pain.
"ATHLoPHoRos" is the enemy of Rheuna-
tism and Neuralgia, repairs their damages rellavs
the blood eases the joints Gains the nerves soothes
the muscles, gives rest and peace to the troubled
brain, and ensures delightful sleep.
'ATHLoPHoRos" is new remedy, but It has
been abundantly tried. From far and near come tes-
tnnonials from welknown persons who had long
been sufferers 1t has turned their diseases out 1t
has cured them. That is all,-and that is enough
"ATHLoPHORos" can do for you what
it has done for those sufferers. 1t can
drive out your Rheumatism and Neuralgia,
and will do so if you give it a fair trial.
"ATHLoPHoRos' has by this time had such
good trial all over the country that its true work is
known, and its true character proved.
"ATHLoPHoRos" means "Prlze- Bearer"
Victor; Conqueror." 1t carries Off the prize as
VICTOR over the attacks of these terrible nalaties
and CoNQUERoR of the frightful agonies their vic
tins have endured Not a mere temporary relief,
Out permanent enduring, and triumphant cure.
II you eannotget ATTILoPHoRos of your drug
g1st we will send it express paid, on receipt OF
regular price-one dollar per bottle We prefer
that you buy it from your druggist but If he
hasn't 1t, do not be persuaded to try something
else, but order at once from US as directed
ATHL0PHOR0S CO., lI2 WALL ST., NEW YORK.
HZzI1zzlllszHs2SzE2E sA-REszzEE Observation-Disclosures
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-14
A Big Cattle Sale.

DENVER, Dec. 13.-One of the largest cattle
sales on record was consummated here to-
day. D, HI. & ]. w. Snyder & Co., of Den
yer, bought of Snyder Brothers, of George
400 horses; consideration 5000, 900 cash. The
former firm now own nearly %, 900 cattle and
1900 horses. During the present year about
49, 900 calves were branded in both herds.
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A Social Event.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
BLOOMINGTON, Dec. 13.-Miss Flora Carroll
was married this evening at 8 o'clock, to Mr..
Amos Sawyer, of Hillsboro, H., at the resi-
dence of her aunt, Mrs. Isaac Funk. The
wedding was quite a social event, being at
tended by large number of society people,
and taking the form of a delightful dancing
party.
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ing himself to beam of his fathers barn.
He went to the barn to feed the stock, and
remaining unusually long, search was insti-
tuted, and he was found dangling from
rope, quite dead. He was young man OF
excellent habits. The cause of the suicide is
unknown
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Suicide by Hanging.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
CHAMPAIGN, Dec l3.-A young man named
Lincoln Thomas, aged twenty years, and
bearing an excellent reputation, hung him
self in his fathers barn, near Farmer City,
this afternoon. He lived with his parents
on farm. His motive for the horrible deed
is a complete mystery.
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lConcluded from First Page.l

those parts, the officials became suspicious,
watched them for awhile and finally arrested
them as Nihilists. Mrs. Penfeld said they
had not much difficulty in ef1ecting their re-
lease, which they did on the day before the
letter was written. but they did not find the
experience at all interesting. The letter was
written about two weeks AGO.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-14

As an invigorant,
Hostetter's stomach
Bitters has received
the most positive in
dorsement from emil
neut physicians. and
has long occupied a
foremost rank among
standard proprietary
remedies. Its prop
critics as an Alternative
of disorlered condi-
tions of the stomach,
liver and bowels, and
a preventive of ma
larlal diseases are no
less renowned.
For sale by drug
rists aud dealers, to
whom apply for Hos
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blankets closely wrapped around them, abou
200 yards in front. The officers began to
parley, but the men fired without orders
The reds charged and drove the troops eleven
miles, until dark ness set in.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-14
DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.


WAR DEPARTMENT.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WARRINGTON, Dec IA. | A. ny
For Tennessee and the Ohio Vauey-Rainy
followed by much colder, clearing weather
northwesterly winds and rising barometer.
For the Upper Lake RegIon-Mueh colder
fair weather, except in northern and eastern
portion; light snow and rams, diminishing north
westerly Winds rising barometer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-14
Pickpoekets Arrested.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
DANv1LLE, Dec. 13-Oficers O'Neil and
Risk to-day captured four thieves who last
night robbed a passenger on the G. & E. l.
railroad of 500. The capture was made
near Marshfield, after an engagement be-
tween the thieves and the officers, in which
shots were liber ally exchanged. The prison.
ers were taken to Williamsport to await
reuuistion
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STATE NEWS AND GOSSIP.
A Jailer and His Wife Murderously
Assaulted by a Prisoner.
Sad Death of a Homeless Woman Near
acknowledgements of the Murder at
AEnapolis-Notes and Gleanings.
A Jailer and His Wife Badly Beaten by an
Escaping Prisoner.

A Jailer and His Wife Badly Beaten by an
Escaping Prisoner.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
SPENCER, Dec. 13.-A young man by the
name of Wolfe, confined in the Owen county
Jail for attempting TO shoot a constable at
Cataract, in this county, about month ago,
made desperate effort yesterday to gain his
freedom When Jailor John Garrard went in
with bucket of coal, Wolfe struck him
with chair leg, around which was wrapped
several bars OF lead, knocking him down.
The men clinched, when Garrard was again
knocked down and beaten in a brutal man
ner. Wolfe ran out into the hall, when Mrs.
Garrard met him. She in turn was struck
several blows and left insensible on the
floor. Both are in a very critical situation.
Wolfe leaped over the fence and ran about
four squares, when he was overtaken by
Auditor Diekerson, who was coming into
town on horse. He threatened to kill all
who opposed him. He supposed he had
killed the jailer, and attempted to kill HIM
self by swallowing fifteen grains of NOR
phine, which would not stay down, but was
thrown up before getting back to the jail
But for the counsel of some cool heads he
would have been lynched.
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FletcheF-place Sunday-scnool has elected Off
GERS TO serve during the coming year as follows
A. C. May, superintendent; Mrs. ]. A Ferguson,
A. S. Cost, assistants; Henry Thompson, secre-
tary; Miss Molie Roberts, treasurer; William T.
Ellis, librarian.
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Election Gases Continued.

COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec. 13-In the United
government to convict, Judge Bond ordered
all remaining cases continued to the next
term. Speer and Melton failed in every case
| tripd
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-14

ST. JOINS, N. F., Dec. 13.-The schooner
Mayo, Sea Gull and Rather were lost during
the storm Tuesday night. The crews wer'
saved.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-14
Perry Manis Indicted.

TERRE HAUTE, Dec. 13.-The grand jury
has indicted Perry Manis for the murder of
Mrs. Nelson, of Anderson. The evidence is
so strong that it is thought he will confess.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-14
Horsford's Acid Phosphate.

DIR. c. Roberts, Winchester, H., says: 81 have
used it with entire satisfaction in cases of de-
bility from age Overwork, and i'll inebriates
and dyspeptics, and am well pleased with its eff
fects."
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Haneed Himself in a Bsru,

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
BLOOMINGTON. Dec. 13.-Ths afternoon. a
son of George Thomas, prominent resident
Of Farmer City, committed suicide by hang
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-14
Sad Death of a Homeless Woman.
special 70 the Indianapolis Journal

ROCKVILLE Dec. 19.-To-day Mrs. John
Bonner, Scotch woman, of Nyesville, was
turned out of doors by her drunken husband
because she would not give him 800 to spree
on. With her children, she went to the
woods, ndwhle building fire to keep them
warm her clothing was ignited and she was
burned to death. She had saved the money
by. hard labor to visit Scotland, and it was
on her person.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-14

HOP Bitters cures by removing the cause of
sickness ana restoring wasted vitality.
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The Oakland City Trouble Adjusted.

Special 70 the Indlanap0nS JOurnA
EVANSVILLE, Dec 13.-The railroad trouble
at Oakland City was amicably adjusted to-
day. The sheriff of Vanderburg county,
with an order from Judge Dyer to place the
receiver of the Straight-line road in possess
ion of the disputed crossing, went to the
scene of the trouble, to-day, with consider
able force. An interview with the Airline
officials resulted in the removal of the OBJ
structions. and the track was completed dur
ing the day.
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SOCIETY NOTICES,
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You always see something new in King & FL
ler's windows,
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RAPID AND REMARKABLE.
interviewing a Case of Rheumatism
Suddenly Cured by DIR. ST. John.
Interesting Testimony for Those Suffering
from the Ills That Flesh
Is Heir To.

~ do not care to give my NAME" said Miss
-, a young lady living on ST. Clair street.
''but am perfectly willing that everybody should
know what DR.. st. John has done in my case, L
was suffering the EXTREMIST agony from an at
tack of acute rheumatism. The pain was in my
right knee and ankle. Nothing that had done
for it did the least particle of good, until went
to DR.. st. John, who, in five treatments, has
thoroughly restored me. OF course l feel CRATE
full TO him, and take pleasure in adYertis sing the
cure" The Doctor has the addresses of many
reliable persons in this city whom he has cured,
and will furnish them application to anyone
who may be thinking about taking treatment of
him.. His consulting parlor is at No. 16 Bates
Block, up stairs. His method of cure is not only
remarkahle and speedy in It's effects, but entire-
ly satisfactory in every particular He brings
with him from New York the hearty recon-
mendations Of a large number of the wealthest
and most prominent citizens, and the cures he
has performed in this city will testify TO his
wonderful success as healer of the numerous
Ills that flesh is heir TO.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-24

FOR PIANO..
FOR ORGAN.

Parlor Organ Instruction Book, 81. so, is the
book for beginners; teaches light and sacred
music, and is highly commended by successful,
practical teachers. AS a grand BOOK for begin
ners and advanced students, covering the entire
ground and furnishing large quantity of de-
lightful organ music, we commend the Emerson
Matthew's and for Voluntary and general ad-
vanced practice on the Church Organ Reed or
Pipe, nothing can surpass Clarkes Harmonic
School for the Organ, So.