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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

SPEAKER BYNUM should mend his ways
Personally he is a genial and pleasant gentle
behave himself in gentlemanly way, even
when in the Speakers chair. Although
elected as the representative of the Demo-
cratic party, he is still the Speaker of the
House, and not simply the chieftan OF the
Democratic majority. He cannot afford,
for his own reputation and future,
to go on indefinitely in the
course he seems TO have mapped out for him
self. The Republican minority have rights
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

The Catholic authorities at once threw
open the churches in Cincinnati for the hous-
ing OF the houseless. 1t is to the credit of
Dean Taylor that he instantly offered the use
of ST. Paul's Cathedral in this city for a gem
eral relief meeting The world properly ex-
pect church authorities and people to
move promptly, and to be in the lead in
movements necessitated by such emergencies
as now exist. The present is the accepted
time for the churches to be doing and thus
commend the gospel they profess.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

GENERAL HAzEN asks TO have his admins
tration of the Signal Service Bureau in
quired into by committee of senators. AS
we understand it, the charges made against
the General affect the methods employed
whereby he became the administrator of the
bureau 1t is not the method of his admin
istration that is in question. but his methods
of becoming the administrator.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

rebellion, the fact that such men as Heffren
take charge of the party will be peculiarly
trying. The presumption on his part and
the submission on the part of the Demo-
cratic party will not go unrebuked by the
great mass of the people.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16
Notes.,

The Secretary of War refuses General
Hazen's application for committee of inves-
tigation into the charges made by Mr.. Beltz-
hoover, of Pennsylvania, concerning the con-
duct of the Signal Service Bureau.
Mrs. Mary D. Whitney. wife of Captain
Leonard Whitney, general manager of the
Western. Union Telegraph Company in this
city, died atan early hour this morning.
The Department of Agriculture reports
that the product of the present cotton crop
will amount to $500, 900 bales.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16
GENERAL AND PERSONAL.
he Tariff Bin to Be Talked to Death.

The Tariff Bill to Be Talked to Death.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-There is no change
in the condition of the tariff bill The Sem
ate is apparently no nearer conclusion than
it was on Monday. 1t is now gwen out that
Beck, Vance, Morgan George, Mcpherson
and other long-winded Democrats and free
trade senators propose talking the confer
ence committee bill to death, if the two
houses should get that far along. 'Hi
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

THE contributions for the relief of the flood
sufferers have been prompt and bountiful.
Not only have the cities responded but
towns and villages, and individuals the coun-
try over, have hurried to the front with their
money and supplies. But the necessity will
continue for some time yet, and there must
be no tagging in well doing. r...f
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

CINCINNATI is talking Of raising the level of
its river streets, putting them upon stills,
as it we're, and filling in. The great
expense Of such a course is the
chief difficulty, but it is also open to the OBJ
lection that the high-water marks made by
many citizens who expect to figure as odd
est inhabitants" some day will thereby be
removed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

CURIOUS result of recent floods has been
seen in the blockading of railroad with ice,
near Franklin, Pa. A branch of the New York,
Pennsylvania g. Ohio Railroad runs through
French creek valley, which, a few miles from
Franklin, narrows until it becomes little more
than gorge between high hills. At the mar
rowest point the stream turns almost at right
angles, the track following the bend, and at a
level which is not above high-water mark.
When "the rains descended and the floods
came" two weeks ago the creek was filed with
Ice, which broke up and was thrown out of the
current and high upon the banks and the track
the length of the gorge. After day or two the
water fell, but the weather turned extremely
cold and froZe the blocks of ice into solid mass
from five to fifteen feet in height For six days
traffic was suspended, and large force OF work
men at each end of the blockade were engaged
in mining passageway for trains Holes were
driven in the ice and tOrpedo-bombs inserted.
After the explosion OF these, road was carved
and Quarred through with picks and axes, and
trains are now running between walls of solid
ice. Telegraph men were at the same time en-
gagged in temporarily replacing their polls with
fence-rais inserted in holes drilled in the ice.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

THERE have been several days of fasting
and prayer along the line of the Ohio river,
and it is likely there will be several more.
The fasting was compulsory, and the prayer
was for bread and help, People living on
dry land should see that the fasting is stopped
by answering the prayers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16
Practical Withdrawal of Mr.. Ferry.

DETROIT, Feb. 15.-Caucuses of all the diff
ferent partessf the Legislature-Ferry, and
Ferry and Fusion-were held tonight The
Ferry caucus formally absolved
its members from any further obligation
to support him, which is tantamount
10 his withdrawal. Further developments
are now awaited with interest 1t is likely
an election will not be long delayed. I
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16
Licht-Weight Coinage.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 15.--The assay com
mission found two gold pieces from the
New Orleans mint assaying slightly below
the standard. If the second assay tomorrow
corroborates the first, the matter will DO
brought to President Arthurs notice.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

LAST spring two women were elected
school directors in Philadelphia. Their SER
vices have been so satisfactory that eight or
ten more prominent ladies have been put
similar positions soon to be vacant They
will, it is expected, stand good chance of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16
Offce-Seekers. on Hand.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal;
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.4George B. Will
liams of Lafayette; J. B. Hager of Terre
Haute, and ex-State Senator James 7. John
son, of Rockville, have shown Dip as candi-
dates for the collectorship Of the Terrs Haute
district vice D. w. Mitchell resigned. These
gentlemen are only the advance guard; other
counties are to hear from '9'"''''2o'' e'i *,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16
A Generous southern Contribute

New YORK, Feb 15.-The suffering at Gin
cinnati from the floods did not attract at
tention here until number of contribu-
tons were received from various cities. Ono.
contribution came from New Orleans, over
$4,000, which was added to the relief fund
to-day. The fund now amounts TO $j3,272
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16
VINCENNES.
Expectation of Disastrous Overflow Unless
the Weather Changes.

Expectation of q Disastrous overflow unless
the Weather Changes.
Vincennes Special, Feb. II.
This country was visited last night with
steady pour-down, which continued for sew
eral hours, and it has been drizzling all day
long to-day. Large quantities of water fell.
A telegram was received here from Lafayette
to-day stating that the thawing and raining
along the Wabash would cause the river to
rise suddenly, and warning those below to
look out for breakers The country is
flooded now below this city along the
Wabash, where the White and Wabash
rivers meet, and many families were COM
PEELED to move to more convenient quarters.
The prospect for big rise is discouraging.
The west fork of the White river has done
great damage already and scores of horses
and cattle will undoubtedly perish from cold
and exposure. The river has receded con-
siderabiy the past two days, but will overflow
everything within its reach in short time il
the weather does not clear up.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16
FLOOD NOTES.

The Ohio Still Rising at Evansville, but No
DAMAGE Expected.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
EVANSVILLE, Ind Feb 15.LThe river rose
four inches to-day, and the gauge at O'Clock
stood 49, feet. Eighteen inches more are ex-
pected No damage yet, nor is any expected
nere 3. e4 -.i. ''' 20
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16
Disappointed Candidates.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15,-The President went
to New York without sending in the names
of the civil-service commissioners, greatly to
the disappointment of a hungry horde of re-
form candidates who swooped down on the
capital.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

THE remains of Marshall Jewell were in
tered on Wednesday at Cedar Hill cemetery
near Hartford
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

THE property left by Governor Morgan is
estimated at from So, 900 900 to $4,000, 900, e
great part of which is invested in real estate
in New York city, Washington and New
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

CAPTAIN PAUL BoYToN is explaining hi
life-saving apparatus to the congressional
committee Oh naval affairs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

If put to a vote, would the citizens OF Lafay-
cite choose a fire, food, or a Gougar-Mandler
trial? They seem to revel IN the trial, but per
haps this is only the brave appearance of cour-
age in the face OF adversely.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

THE customs officers at New York selzed
Bible few days ago, because set in space
neatly cut In one of the thick backs was dia-
mond ring valued at $3.50. The package was
addressed to a lady in San Francisco.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

RERDELL, the star-router, has withdraw
his plea of not guilty, and proposes to tax
the stand for the government.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16
The Ice Gorged mt Lafayette-Bridge Re-
ported Carried Away.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
LAFAYETTE, Feb. 15.-The river rose in the
Wabash until this hour-midnight- it
is on stand. The ice broke at
the foot of Main street this evening at
$50, and great mass of it now lies piled
against the Lake Erie & Western bridge.
1t is reported that the Wabash railway
bridges at Delphi and Logansport broke this
afternoon, and the timbers are on
the way down. large force of men are
watching the Lake Erie bridge to guard
against the timbers. Twenty cars OF iron are
loading, to be stretched across the bridge
to tie it down. Two hotises and black
smith shop in Chauncy, were carriedo out into
the river by the gorge breaking this evening.
Trains are late, and the L., N. A. & G. train
to Chicago was abandoned at this point be-
cause OF water on the track between here and
Battle Ground and an insecure bridge over
the Wabash
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16
High, Water at Marion, Ind.
a, 20 tho Indiananolis Journal.


MARION, Feb. 15.-The river and creeks in
this vicinity are very high. The Panhandle
railroad bridge over Boots creek was washed
out early this morning, but has since been
rebuilt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

THE, new. nickel piece is not regarded
as success. 1t is easily washed with golC
into successful counterfeit five-dollar piece
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

Hon. JAMES T. JOHNSON, of Parke county
denies that he is candidate for the position
of collector of the Terre Haute district
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16
The Worst Thought to Be over.



HARDENTowN Ind, Feo. l5.--The liver
has been falling slowly since P. NJ, and We
hope that we have seen the worst.
WILL CUMBAoK.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

A DISPATCH to the Journal from Hon.. Will
Cumback dated Hardentown last night, say
the river is receding, and the worst is believed
to be over
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

CmcAGo is threatened with an egg famine.
No contributions are asked.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

THE Signal Service Office has given warn
ing of a flood in helower Mississippi, ant
cautions the people to prepare for it. So.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

THE Kansas House of Representatives. by
a vote OF 65 to 81, rejected the resolution
providing for resubnission of the pro-
hibition amendment to vote of the people.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

GENERAL HAzEN has requested an examina-
ton into his conduct OF the Civil Service
Office by committee of the United States
Henafo
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

GENERAL PoRFIRIl DIAz has been elected to
the Supreme Court of Mexico.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

COAST thy bread upon the waters, and it
shall return unto thee many days hence"
There is plenty of water; the people should
see to it that there is no scarcity of bread
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

NUMEROUS sun spots of large area are re-
ported.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

SENATOR KE11.oeGs two. bills for the i'm
provement of the Mississippi river provide
an appropriation of So 900, 900. This is one
half the amount named in the bill passed by
the Senate last April.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16
10 the Editor OF the IndiauspoIis Journal.

Will You answer IN your coumns now the
water is measured in the river at Cincinnati in
measuring for high water2 Is II from low-water
mark or from bottom of channel.
GREENCAsTLE, Iud.
From low-water mark.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

AN agreement has been reached between
the Board of Trade and the State Agricultu-
raj Board, whereby the Legislature will be
asked to pass bill giving this city three ad
ditional members of the Board.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

WAGNER's malady was heart disease, and he
died in his wife's arms, surrounded by theii
children.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

GOVERNOR BUTLER has removed Insurance
Commissioner julius L. Clark. andappointed
Col n. A. Plympton, of Worcester The
appointee was the manager of the Butler
campaign. tee v4ai's vs. ln-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1888.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

THE Ohio river is at last receding. and all
fears of greater rise are at an end Our tel
egraphic columns are filled with the latest
information from the flooded districts. The
distress and suffering in the submerged towns
and cities continue but there is the medicine
of hope to assist the generous contributions
which have poured in from all directions
The Indiana State Board OF Relief organized
yesterday morning, and sent the first install
ments of money to New Albany, Jeffer
sonville and Lawrenceburg. The railroads
will begin to look mp out of the waters during
to-day in all probability. and within few
days something like regularity in the run
ming of trains will be resumed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16
By JNo. C. NEW & son.

For Rates of Subscription. ETC.. see Sixth Page.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

The feeling on the lower Mississippi is one
of dread and expectancy. The terrible dis
asters of last year are still fresh in mind, and
their repetition is feared. At various points
the population is abandoning the low lands
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

A CAUCUS of Democratic members of the
Tennessee Legislature agreed on a settlement
OF the State debt proper at 100. with accrued
interest to date, to be funded with per
cent. bonds. The railroad debt is to be
funded at 80, and 3 per cent
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

CATHERINE A. POLLOCK sued the United
States Mutual Insurance Company at Phila.
delphia for So, 600, her husbands policy who
died by accidently taking poison. The SUI
preme Court decided in favor of the insur-
ance company which was also victorious in
a lower court
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

THOMAS KINsELLA and William Hester, ed
itor and publisher of the Brooklyn Eagle,
have bought the Brooklyn Union Argus. and
will assume charge of the papor. The cause
is dissatisfaction with Mr. Kinselas man
agement of the Eagle by its stockholders,
and not being able to obtain the controlling
stock of the paper, he concluded to get hold
of the Union.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-16

JAY GOULD expresses the opinion that there
are no good grounds to fear commercial
and financial panic in this country. He
thinks large percentage of the new rail-
ways being built are useless, and the build
ing of parallel competing lines simply osell
is ruinous
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-19
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.


NEW YORK, Sept. 1S.- Flour steady; receipts.
81 900 brls; exports. 400 brls common to
good extra. SO. 1904. 10; good to choice, 81. 200
z. Wheat-Cash lots a trif1e lower; options opened
ls07 sc lower, but afterward ruled stronger and
geac ted &C. closing e p Go steady receipts
81 05: ungraded red, $l.1o01.13l9 No. red,
92092&e; steamer No, 3 red, 92la No. 3 red,
$l05 .o5 a; 81 06s4 delivered; No red, 81. 103t
Oil in elevator; Sill boil IL delivered: I'M
graded white, 81 OF q 1U12; No. white, CSC;
No. red. September, sales of $4,000 bu at
$l10A IL, closing at Sill; October sales
of 100000 bu at $l.106a0l121e, closing at
S1.1l%; November. sales of 2.536,0oo bu at
Sl.l3O1. 145s, closing at 81 Id; December, sales
of l,272,o0o Blu at $11540l.16a, closing at
81 Ga; January, sales of 432. 900 hu at S1.173s
01.lS7s, closing at 81 1874 February, sales of
81 2Oie April, sales OF 5000 bu at 81 "a. Corn
opened 901 1sc lower buU afterward recovered
la0 7sc; closing sn firm; receipts 233,0o0 bp; ex-
$3.50 95sc; No. 2, 60i2061 SEC in elevator; 81 "a
ace aioat: No white, 59l2060c; steamer
white;- SO 060c; ungraded white, 59O59loc; No.
9, September. 6Os06 l4c, closing at 81 l4c;
October, 81 Il 062lse. closing at 62c; Novem-
Der, 6os40 6sc, closing at 81 lac; December. 80
O60c, closing al 59c; January, SIC. Oats lac
higher; receipts $4,000 bu: exports, 10000 bn;
mixed Western, 33035c; white Western, IS O 43c.
Hay firm. Coffee steady. sugar quiet. Molasses
Rangoon, 2l9c in bond. Petroleum quiet; United
certificates, 81 l4Se Tallow dull and weak at 76s
al 11-16c. Turpentine steady at 40i9c. Eggs
western fresh tirm. Pork quiet; new mess, $12
0l250. Lard stronger, prime steam, 8 45c; Oe-
tober, 8. 1905 3Sc; november, 799OS15c But
ter in good demand, Cheese firm; Western fat,
8010l4e.
CHICAGO. Sept 1s.-Flour quiet and I'M
changed. Wheat opened lower, but closed
Der; 96& 096Tsc November; 98ss098 isc De
cember; No 2 Chicago spring 93ssc No 3
Chicago spring, SIC; No red winter, csc.
Corn in active demand, but unsettled; 48laQ
1850 September d8s4c October; 48049lsc No
vember; 467s047o ali the year; 4S12c May.
Oats active and shade higher; 27c cash; 27lsc
September; 27Ssc October 28c November;
27lsc all the year. 2Si9c January; 314a
1880 May. Rye lower AT SIC Barley dull at
59lae. Fiaxseed steady and in good demand
al $1.3o. Provisions-Mess PORK opened weak
and lower, but closed at outside prices; 5000
0lQ65 September; $lO,65010.67la October
$10724e01O.75 November; S10.450lO.50 ali
the year; $l1.4o@11 42la January Lard
In active demand aud higher; 1850 cash and
september; 7,9597,9 sc October; T.7007.72loc
November; 7.67H@7.70c all the year; 1921
0775o January. Bulk meats steady; shout
ders, 525c; short ribs, &c; short clear, 6.l sc.
Butter quiet ana unchanged. Eggs firm
and higher at 2lQ2l lac. WHISKY steady at
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washed, If light. wel-washed. and in good
order, 27D3oc coarse and coarse Cotswold 100
lSc bury and understandable according to
their value.
PROVISIONS
WHOLESALE PRICEs-Prlme steam lard, Sc.
Short ribs. 6&c. Sweet picked mans, none
here; shoulders 4lsc.
JoBBING PRICES-Sugar-cured Hams-Ten to
IL ms average, 14l9c l5 lbs do 1414c; II TBS
do, lac. Breakfast bacon. 13c. Shoulders. 819c.
California hams, 914c Dried beef, 19c; II. Porter
IL Co 8 brand, &c. Bacon-Clear sides. SAC; clear
backs bellies, SAC. ickledMeats-Beap or
clear pork, y bri 200 lbs, ST. extra mess pork,
p brl 200 10 S14; lam pork, " brl 200 TBS, $l4;
family beef. p brl 200 lbs; S16. Lard-Kettle-
rendered leaf, in tierces. 9l9c; IN half brls, 1oc
Lard oil. in tierces zoe p gal. Sausage-Bologna,
IN cloJh, &c; in skin, 7loc.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-19
LIVE STOCK.
Indianapolis Market.

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept 1S.
CATTLE-Receipts, 80; shipments, So. The sup
ply of C ommon to fair shipping steers has been
liberal, while of butcher grades it has been
light. Market holds about steady. No good
heavy steers here to-day. Eastern advices bad;
supply very heavy and the market demoralized,
consequently medium and common class ste ers
will sell lower.
HoGs-Reeeipts, 2,202; shipments, 1924
Quality only fair Market opened weak and
lower; some sales, early, of select light and
heavy at SIS, but later trade became democrat
lied and values suffered further decline,
amounting in all to fully 20 to % cents per
hundred. Trade ruled slow and draggy all day,
closing weak; all sold.
Select light. 81. 7504.85
Srl0oe hodNy ---p-----~--.. T. loW4 %
lAeu 44oO4OU
tSs anu -----.-.--.-.- ooO04OO
sHEEP- Receipts, 1874; shipments, Co., The
supply has been light. Market continues very
dull. Hard to sell at quotations. Eastern ad-
vices no better.