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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-19
A FISHY STORY,
OF Which the Reader Can Believe just as
Much He Likes.


Philadelphia Times.
William Brnckerhoff, who lives on the
Frankfort road near Dauphin street, is the
owner of an aquarium. At one time it
was well stocked with goldfish, which,
however, through the neglect of a careless
servant, BECAME reduced this summer to a
single survivor, This one has been the object
of the most jealous care on the part of Mr..
Erlnckerhotf, who objected most strenuously
to the Introduction into his household, in
July last of a large Maltese cat, the pet of
his youngest daughter, Beatrice. The child,
however, overruled her fathers objections,
and secured a berth for her pet promising
to guard the goldfish from its atten-
| lions. That she had not kept this engage
ment was yesterday proved to her father as
he entered the little parlor of his residence,
and found the cat its sole occupant, save the
goldfish in the globe, for which grimalkin
was evidently preparing to make fishing
excursion. For this purpose, apparently, it
leaped upon a chair at the side of the glass.
The fish showed signs of conscious
ness OF the cats approach, but
no fear On the contrary, it rubbed
Its nose against the glass and splashed its tail
in the water, as if to attract the cats atten-
ton. The goldfish swan to the surface blow
ing in a manner which Mr. Brinckerhoff
characterizes as impatient Upon this the
cat, raising itself on the edge of the bowl,
| reached over a paw. The goldfish swan
gently directly under it, when the cat softly
stroked its back, purring meanwhile with
great contentment. The fish, however,
seemed still unsatisfied and darting away
from its strange companion, swan rapidly
about the bowl and then sought bottom. The
| cat remained in its position as if puzzled.
Shortly afterward the fish came to the sur
face again and snapped at fly which was
crossing the water, and rested after having
done so on the edge of the bowl. The cat,
seeming to appreciate the situation, with
single swift movement, caught the fly and
dropped it into the month of its finny friend.
The latter then submitted contentedly to the
back-scratching endearment which it had be-
fore resented. Mr.. Brinckerhoff ascertained
from his little girl that the strange compan-
ionship had existed for some weeks, but she
had feared to tell of it, as her negligence had
allowed its formation.
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I Met a Friend,

For number of years I have been troubled
with diseases of my kidneys and liver, with the
most intense pains in the back and kidneys. My
work being very trying at times, 1 found it i'm
possible to attend to my business steadily. A
short time since met friend of mine, and I
described my case to him. He urged me to try
Hunts Remedy, as he had used 1t for a severe
case Of kidney and bladder disease, and W as
completely cured. purchased a bottle at once OF
one of our druggists here in Syracuse, and COM
meneed using it according to the directions. ana
had not used all of the first bottle before I was
improved and could rest better than had been
able to do for long time. The pains in my back
were relieved, and I contin ued it's use until
used one halfdozen bottles, I feel like differ
ent man, and can most certainly say that it
has cured me, and gladly say to any troubled
with kidney affection try Hunts Remedy.
H S. PROCTOR, Furniture Dealer,
60 Salina Street.
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SYRACUSE, N. Y. June IL, 1888.
"sp eak Well of the Bridge That Carries Us
Safely Over

Sp eak well OF the Bridge That Carries Us
Safely Over
Is an old adage, and these words seem to an
ply to my case use them. For several years
have been terribly troubled with my kidneys
and liver. had intense pains in my loins, back
and hips. 1 could not lie down, sit down at
times the pains were more than 1 could bear
was treated by physicians here in Syracuse
that did me good, and I also tried several
medicines that gave me no relief. finally went
to one of our druggists here in Syracuse, and
was recommended to use Hunts Remedy. pur-
chased a bottle as found it had been used with
wonderful success here by others, and had not
used one bottle before began to improve, could
get rest which before had been unable to OBJ
tain; the pains in my limbs and back were all
gone, and it certainly has done all that was
claimed for it 10 my case. In fact, Hunt's Rem
edy has made a complete cure, and most heart
lily recommend it to the puolic for Kidney
troubles in general. You at liberty to use
my name for the benefit of others that may be in
doubt as TO the great merit of Hunts Remedy.
Gratefully yours, A. WOODRUFF.
With the Dry-goods house of D. Mccarthy 81 Co.
SYRACUSE, N Y, June l, 1888.
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Building a Fish-Pond,

Writer in Southern Home and Farm.
My deepest water is about five feet deep,
and tapers off over a little over three acres
of ground to nothing. or as shallow as water
can be. l think about one-third of my pond
is four or five feet deep, and one third one
and half and three feet deep, and then
gradually lessening in depth to its edge. At
one corner |. with a branch, washed into my
pond sand bed for the use of my brim in
bedding, which is a necessity; but they
occupy such surface no longer than until
Matching is done, when both the old and
the young put out for mud bottom for sup
port. The remainder of my pond is
mud bottom, with swamp vegetation abund-
ant, such as rush, swamp-gra of several va
rieties, water lily, etc. Then, in a part of
my pond stands the original group of bushes,
such as are seen in this country in all
swamp lands / find that my fish continually
feed among the vegetation. Fish do not feed
all the time, but good portion of their lives
are spent in a sleepy or stupid condition,
under or near the banks, near logs, stumps,
or any object that is so situated as to- suit
their convenience When in this condition
they will not bite, and often to make
them even move you would have to
touch them with a stick. No noise
seems to scare them, and jar or touch is
required to make them stir. When they are
feeding or running about they are lively as
can be, next only to fash of lightning in
OF fish in my pond all together. Some fish
ologists say they cont do well all in the
same pond, but up TO where my experience
has advanced in the enterprise, l can't see
how they could do much better. Give them
plenty of territory, and feed them we'll.
1 have not finished my pond yet. 1t will
take two years to finish it as it should be.
Build fish ponds on fat surfaces when you
can control enough water to be three or four
feet Deep and from that depth to one inch
deep, where there is plenty of vegetation,
with mnd bottom, and We can. every one of
u.s. raise all we want. Build the dams OF
solid mud, and throw it out from the inside,
which, in nearly every instance will give
a sufficient quantity of deep water for the
fish. When on the natural surface it need
not be, at the deepest place more than two
and half or three feet deep. Be sure to.
make the pond where there is mach water,
for succeis III fish culture depends more on
the quantity of fresh water coming into the
pond than on anything else. Deep ravnes
damned up and sandy surfaces are not suit
able for raising fish.
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The Massachusetts Ploughman, among
other things, talks suggestively about the
have one for the benefit of the farm. The
compost heap may be made of road-scrapings,
the scourings of bitches, the cleanings of
ponds, clippings from banks and hedgerows
scrapings and sweepings of farmyards, gard
en- refuse, house refuse, and, indeed, all sorts
of rubbish may be added to a compost heap.
Even weeds will decay and then help to
swell the material for enriching the land.
The heap should, necessarily, be covered
over with layer of lime, and layer of salt
now and then is also good addition. These
materials are beneficial in themselves, and
keep weeds from seeding ON the top of the
heap The compost should be tur ed over
from time to time and when we'll mixed the
land may be dressed with it, either in spring
or autumn.
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/ SOFT oUL NAL Y PANTS.
Ow Two Clothing Firms Clothed the Popu-
lace at Bottom Figures-The
Effect on John Smith.
"I saw them straddling through the air
As if possessed with witches;
Farewell, farewell, l family cried,
NV hraanhaR obi INV hreaehesN


AS if possessed with witches;
Farewell. farewell family cried,
My breaches, OIL my breeehes!
At an early hour yesterday morning, while the
rain was pouring thousand umbrellas, heaving
like the pillows of the angry Atlantic, were be-
fore the When clothing store. An equal number
were ferceIy undulatiug before the Model
Under them were men, women and children
excited, wild-eyed, painting. Both the stores
were full Of people. not even "standing-room
only" to be had, and the doors had been shut.
eOutside, the populace were clamorous to get in
even if breeches had to be made in the wall. 81
trow, sirs," said policeman, his face blanchine
with terror. eve shall get overall without fur
Their trouble" What did it all meant This: that
a cold winter is coming on, so a few days age
one of these houses reduced the price of jeans
pants to ninety cents, the other dropped
TO seventy-five cents, the answer came
at fifty cents, then forty, and so down until yes
ferday, when the price fell to five cents and then
to one cent a pair for Jeans overals. The cul
had started on lined jeans pants, but as compe
titon went on they changed to overalls which
cost less money, but which they both sold at a
great loss. By 9 o'clock yesterday morning both
stores had sold all the overals they had on hand
nearly two Thousand pairs in all, and had stopped
TO rest.
in the city, che overall manufacturing house OF
G. b. Cones IL Son being called upon
for supplies. "The competition has been
warm enough, L think" said one of
that firm. eve sold them fifty dozen
yesterday, and over hundred dozen to-day.
We have no orders for any tomorrow, and
hope both contestants have got through, though
We can supply them with all they want If they
desire to keep up the fight, as we can turn out
125 dozen overalls a day. The jeans pants they
sold when the cutting began cost them $40 and
Ell dozen. Some of these were sold at fifty
cents pair and then as low twenty cents a
pair The jeans oyerafis that they have been
selling at ten CENTS five cents, and even low
as one cent pair cost them from 81 to So a
hozen-say an average of $3.50 a dozen. So you
see they have been losing several dollars on each
dozen they have sold"
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Bold and Persistent burglars.

An attempt was made on last Monday night
by burglars to break into the residence of Rus
sell Elliott, on North Tennessee street, but they
were frightened away by the family. A second
visit was made on Tuesday night, and tive sets
of harness were stolen from the stable. The
burglars came again last night, shortly after IL
O'Clock, and tried to break into the house. Mrs.
Elliott fired upon them, and they fed, but it is
not known whether any of them were wounded.
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Friday evening. Miss Mather's company COM
prisss Alexander Salvini, Mines LevlcK. WIN.
Davidge, Mrs. Carrie Jamison. MISS Kate Fetch
er, of Indianapolis, and others.
Miss Marietta Nash, of the Crunch of Keys"
company. is one of the eleverest yOnng women
in burlesque or comedy seen here for many days
She gives promise of becoming a great favorlte
in the future.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-19

Save the late potato vines for covering the
strawberry beds in winter. Spread them
thinly over the ground late in the fall, and
they will afford sufficient protection through
the cold weather. When spring comes they
will be found so rotted away as not to inter-
fere with the growth of the plants. They
have also the advantage OF containing no
weed seeds
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-19

One cause OF a failure to procure eggs at
this time is the moulting of the hens Those
that moult the earliest will begin to lay
the soonest, and should be kept for winter
lavlng
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-19

MANY sink into early grave by not giving
immediate attention TO slight cough which
could nave been stopped in time by 25-cent
bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-19

In chronic dyspep-
STA and liver COM
plant, and in chronic
constipation and
other obstinate dis
eases Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters is be-
yond all comparison
the best remedy that
can be taken. As a
means of restoring
the strength and vital
energy of persons who
are sinking under the
facilitating effects Of
painful disorders, this
standard vegetR bile in
vigoPant is confessed
ly unequaled.
For sale by an drug
gists aud deLlors geR-
orally.
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RHEUMATISM comes from inactive kidneys.
HOY Btters never fails TO cure it. Try IT,
The conservator., 1883-09-08
HALL-ROBlNSON.

Again the wedding bells have
pealed forth their ever joyous strain
and the current of two lives have
mingled and henceforth exist only
to be of each other necessary part
Abram T. Hall, Jr., of Chicago, and
Miss Minnie Robinson, of Pittsburg
Pa. gave each other their mutual
vows "until death do us part, .
Thursday the 9th inst, in the pres
ence Of large and brilliant gather
ing of friends at Wylie Avenue A
NJ. E. Church, Pittsburgh Pa.
The bride is a petite brunette OF
very prepossessing address anc
piquant manner. She is an excellent
scholar and has the benefit of very
extensive travel. AS a vocalist, she
has few superiors, having added
years Of careful study to the endow
ment of a rich musical voice. Hel
presence in social circles in this city
will be an appreciated acquisition
The groom is as well known a.
any other young man OF his age
Having a natural ability for literary
work, and a laudable ambition tt
excel, he has made bright record by
the use of his facile and trenchant
pen. He is one of the pioneers in
colored journalism, and deserves the
recognition he has received. Th.
happy couple seem therefore to form
a perfect union, which all Their
friends hope will continue in unbro
ken harmony while life.lasts. The,
will reach the city Friday, passing
directly through to Aurora to spenc
a week with the parents of the groom
The conservator., 1883-09-08
To the Editor of the ConServator:

To the Editor of the Conservator: =
S1R:-The ''explanation'' pub
lished in your lasti by tae com
mittee of Olivet Church, of certain
actions connected with therrecent
sale of the church to the W. I Rail-
road Co., against which pubic GEN.
sure has been justly expressed, is in
genious. Its authors ought'to CON
gratulate themselves upon the accom-
plishment of a chef d'auvre in the
way of vindication. They lave ex-
celled themselves, for not onS have
they satisfactorily, Ito themselyes), J,
answered the troublesome q 1estion,
Why give trustee Of the church,
a self-denying minister Of the gospel,
an eN-pastor of the church ST. 900
commission on the sale, when they
had not enough money to pay for
their lots?-but they have given
gratuitous items Of information to
the public, for which they were not
asked and about which the n-1blic is
not interested:that somebody was a
seceder; that somebody else hflnted
commission, and that somt+other
persons were offered the identical
sum for the identical purpose What
has the public to do with Timothy
Cooper's secession, even iisne be a
seceder? What has it to do with the
author of unfavorable rumors against
the church and its highly respected
officers, or with the rumors them
selves? What has it to do with
Cooper at all in this matter? Its
question is, "Why was this commits
sion given to an officer of thrschurch,
whose duty it was to do all lie could
to obtain the best bargains on the
sale?" And the committee would
do we'll to satisfy its demal-l before
appealing to it for assistance to build
again. The public, no .dabt, will
be ready to approve the 2ct, if its
motive was gratitude for the past
faithful, pastoral service q the re-
cipient, or to place HIM beyond the
power of present poverty. If such
were the motive of the act, why not
be honest and say so, instead of re-
sorting to dishonorable evasion, and
whining about enemies, seceder, &c? !?
Why attempt to conceal one person 5
greed, by publishing inuendoes and
The conservator., 1883-09-08
llltt NAI.

Mrs. J. johnson, of l4l 18th ST.,
is prepared to meet her many friends
at her large and pleasant residence
1886 Dearborn street.
Miss Emma Spencer, of Detroit,
Mich, is in the city, the guest of
Mrs. J. johnson, 3435 Dearborn St.
Mr.. Johnnie Goode left the city
yesterday, for Evanston, to enter
upon another years work at North
western University.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred S. Barnett
of Omaha, Neb rejoice in the poss-
sssion Of fine baby boy.
The conservator., 1883-09-08

Mrs. T. B. Leonard, of Buffalo, N,
l., is in the city, the guest o. Mrs.
T. F. Dyson, 23o 4th ave.
Miss Fannie Richards of Detroit,
Mich, returned home Friday, the 3rd
ult., having spent a fine visit with
her countless friends in the Garden
city.
Mrs Sarah J. Bond, 27l4 Dearborn
ST., accompanied by her daughter
left the city Aug. 25th, to visit rela-
ti"es in Baltimore and Washington.
After an enjoyable visit to friends
in this city, Miss Nellie Banks left
for Kansas City last Saturday.
Misses Sophia and Frederika
Jones, both brilliant coIored scholars,
continue their studies this year at the
University of Michigan
Miss Annie II. Jones passed
through the city Friday Of last week
en- route for year of school work
at Jefferson City; Mo.
Rev. +. L. Smith of kpoktk Ioa.
was in the city during the week.
He left for home "Wednesday
DIR. Jas. E. Henderson, returned
to the city Monday, after aIteH days
visit to Waukesha and other pleasure
resorts. He is much improved i'll
health by his trip.
Miss Emma Dixon, who has been
a guest of The Misses Jones, 595 Full
ton St, returned to her home Mon
day.
Rev. JAS. A. d. Podd i taking a
short vacation tri p to Detroit, Mich,
leaving Wednesday P M. A long
seige of severe work entities him to
a season of rest
Mrs. Emma Barber, of Rochester,
Ind. spent two weeks in the city,
visiting her relative, Capt r. E.
Moore, 1862 Buttcrfield st. She
was accompanied by Mrs. Barkdale,
also of Rochester. Both ladies' re-
turned home highly pleased with
their visit.
H. Douglas King, Miss Mary Hay
craft, and Miss Fannie Hawkins,
graduates of Chicago schools, now
teachers in St. Louis, left for their
field of labor last week.
Mr.. James Pointer, well known a.
a machinist of fine ability, has left
Benton Harbor and will hencefor-
ward make Chicago his home.
Mrs. Nellie Douglas Horn,turned
to Indianapolis Monday. having
spent an enjopable vacationlin this
city.
Mrs. McCary left the city last
Saturday, to resume her school duties
at Indianapolis
| Mrs. w. G. Gum and Mrs. Suttles
of 2l7 3rd ave. have returned from a
| few weeks visit to Iowa.
Mrs. Charles Williams, of Moberly
Mo. Is visiting at 1929 Butterfeld
street
The conservator., 1883-09-08
GOING EAST AND WEST.

| Elegant Day Coaches, Parlor Cars with Reclin-
ling Chairs tseats free), Smoking Cars, with Re.
Ivolvng Chairs, Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars and
the famous c. D. O. Dining Cars run daily to and
from Chicago & Kansas City, Chicago & Council
Iseph, Atchison & Topeka. Only through line be-
tween Chicago, Lincoln & Denver; Through cars
between Indianapolis & Council Bluffs via Peoria.
All connections made in Union Depots. 1t is
known as the great THROUGH CAR LINE.
The conservator., 1883-09-08
DANDRUFF

And cures diseases of the SCALP and SKIN.
Read the following testimonials from we'll
known citizens Of St. Joseph.
Office of White, Spencer IL Hall, Attorneys
at law, st, Joseph Mo, Aug. 5, 1888.
Prof Harry Robinson, Dear Sr:--I have
been troubled with Dandrutf for years. One
bottle Of your Specific Lotion has given me
much relief Send me another bottle Respect
fully, o. NJ. SPENCER.
well-knoWn business man, gives 1.-THE follow
ing endorsement:
Office of The Weigel Il Roth Furniture COM
pany, Dealers in Furniture and Upholstery,
ITO and 112 North Third street, st Joseph,
Mo July 26, 'S3.
Prof Harry Robinson, Dear Sir:-My atten-
tiOn having been called to your hair and scalp
elixir, Specific Lotion, / tried a bottle, al
though incredulous at first; since then con-
vinced myself OF its good qualities and can
with pleasure recommend It to others.
Yours respectfully,
CARL WEIGGL, President.
The conservator., 1883-09-08

railroad the World for all Glasses of Tr
The conservator., 1883-09-08
CITY NEWS.

Fall
is here.
Lay in coal.
PITY the poor oyster.
Bring us your job work
Schools all in full blast.
Preachers have got to work
again.
Bethesda Church Fair opens in
October.
Have you had the Hay fever?
The Dime Museum is worth
twice the admission.
The Hyers Comedy Combina-
tion is an undoubted success.
Watch for the Garfield Singers
at Bethesda Church.
The Chicago Union Base Ball
Club has disbanded.
President Arthur was bridged
Tuesday. The beautiful Chicago
River does not wait on Greatness.
The first colored church in
which the Garfield singers will APP
pear, is Bethesda. They are well
worth hearing.
In the absence of Rev. Podd,
Bethesda church will be filled morn
ing and evening from Morgan Park
Seminary.
The DeMolai Commandery gave
fine exhibition drill on the lake
front Tuesday. Our Commandery
experts say that St. Bernard can
down them in a square contest.
MIR. c. F. Piper, the tall syca-
more Of Bridgeport, Sprained his
ankle in a base ball match, recently.
He will be able to outwork any three
men at the fall election, all the same.
-Rev. #. Gould, one of the lead
ers of the A. M. E. Church and
manager of the Christian Recorder,
spent last Sunday in the city preach
ing an excellent sermon at Bethel in
the evening.
Toner, the celebrated fire de,
partment horse belonging to the col
ored engine CO., No. 81, dropped
dead in the harness Wednesday
night. He was prime favorite in
the department and the laddies OF
81 feel his loss as personal sorrow
The Helping Hand, of St
Stephens Church, an organization
designed to aid the church in its
building operations, will hold open
doors Tuesday night at St. Stephens
Church. A. mite, five cents will be
the tax at the door. The members
invite all friends of the church to
attend and patronize them.
The Sons and Daughters OF
Honor of Avondale, ILL.,, will hold a
public Installation, next Tuesday,
Sept. 11th, at the School House in
that place. The small admission fee
of 10 cents will be charged. The
committee Of arrangements, who
are striving to have fine entertain
ment, will serve refreshments after
the exercises.
Another republican voter. In
these electioneering times, every
thing tending to strengthen the re-
publican party, is of interest, hence
the arrival in our midst, on Sunday
last, of Mr.. Charles Liber, jr., weigh
ing eight pounds, will be noted with
pleasure. Mother and son doing
well. Father correspondingly happy
in the possession of two bright boys.
"A terrible accident occurred at
the Pacific Hotel freight elevator,
Tuesday. 1t was run by man named
Dan Smith. He started up from
the basement with the passengers,
colored porter named Walter Cul-
lerton and painter named Christian
Jacobson. Smith tried to stop the
elevator at the second floor but could
not. He told Cullerton and Jacob
son to leap out at the next landing.
Both Smith and the colored man