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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-03
RAILWAY INTERESTS.
Large -Increase.in Traffic Over Indian
apolis and Chicago Roads.
Heavy livestock Movemenr-Siftings and
Squibs of a General and Local
Character.
FREIGHT BUSINESS.
Handsome Increase in Traffic Over Indian
apolis Railways.

Handsome Increase in Traffic Over Indian
apolis Railways.
The large increase In the movement of cars
over Indianapolis roads last week will be rather
of a surprise, so much grumbling is heard among
line men at this point over a light business. IL
should be borne in mind that the high waters
and breaks in several of the roads in the week
ending Nov. % has considerable to do with this
remarkable increase. Then freiRhts from West
ern connections, which were loaded prior to the
advance in rates, Nov. 90, have been moving
eastward briskly. However, so far as the east
bound shipments from indianapolis proper are
concerned, they are at a stand still and promise
to be 30 until the new crop of corn begins to go
forward, West-bOund tonnage begins to fall OIL
yet ia now considerably in excess of that at the
corresponding period in 1882. Traffic over the
north and south roads locally is good. Through
shipments are light. There is a heavy move
ment of live stock. Local business was a little
of. thanksgiving interfering somewhat.
Below is gwen the number of cars received
and forwarded at this point IN the week ending
Saturday, Dec. l, at IL NJ 3, as compared with the
preceding week:
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GENERAL NEWS.
a Successful Test of the Rote Automatic
Brake,

a Successful Test of the Rote Automatic
Brake.
This device was spoken of many DAYS since in
the Journal, and the test of the brake has be-
come a matter of interest with railroad men, as
freight trains equipped with this brake may be
heavier and run faster with safety than Ia now
possible. On a train thus equipped, it would be
as though a brakeman were on each car; who
never for a moment would leave his post, and not
only that, but in addition, as if each of these
brakemen were able to divine every thought in
the engineers mind. The life of every railroader
would be safer, as;the hangers of freight service
would be reduced to a minimum, the brake Civ
ing the engineer snch perfect and instant con-
troll OF a train. A very satisfactory test OF this
brake was made on the Pennsylvania ROAD in
the early part of this week, it being the first
Trial. This brake belongs to the class popularity
known as compression brakes, the brakes
being applied by the compression OF the draw
bar when the speed of the engine Is checked. An
ingenious, yet simple device, controlled by the
speed of movement of Ihe car, automatically reg
ulates or controls the brake-set.ing mechanism.
rendering the latter operative or imperative as
occasion may require. The brake mechanism is
imperative while the car is at rest, but becomes
automatically locked in operative position by
the movement OF the car when the latter is
being drawn, and is ready to be applied when
needed, as soon as a speed of about two miles
per hour is reached. After the car has been at
speed and the brakes are applied they hold until
just before a complete stop is reached, when
they are automatically released and the train Ia
free to be Immediately backed without first TAX
ing up the slack. The tram does not move more
than four or five yards after the brakes are thus
automatically released, yet they are infallibly
released before Il complete stop is reached. 1t
may be remarked here that the speed of the
train may be restored at any time at the will of
the engineer. the simple act of pulling out free
ing the brakes. An Ingenious feature of this
same automatic regulating device is that there
Is no obstacle or hindrance TO pushing or back
ing a car or train at any rate of speed.
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The Turnverein,s Exhibition.

The exhibition given at the Grand Opera
house last night by the Unabbeng izen Turn
verein was highly oreditable, both to Prof.
Pertuch and his pupils. The house was crowded,
even to the standing room. The music furnished
by Miller's orchestra was very good, and the
tableaux, four in number, by the members of
the society, were very artislically set. The
gymnastic exhibition by the turner's was given
in good order, and the dancing by q class of
little girls was espeeially pleasing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-03
A CELESTIAL VISITOR.
The Return of the Comet of IS12-How to
Find the Veteran Wanderer.

The comet of 1912, which has now been visible
to the naked eye for nearly a week, has the ap-
pearance of a shadOwy speck of nebulous haze.
It's presence in the star-depths is revealed quite
distinctly by an ordinary telescope, a spy-glass
or an opera-glass. The return of the comet has
been very near the predicted time.
Nearly the whole population OF the globe has
passed away since its first recorded appearance,
ana there are few whon now witness it's advent
that will behold its third return in 1854. This
second visit has an especial interest because it is
the only comet of "A long period, with the excep-
ton of Haley's, that has returned to terrestrial
view. 1t is not a hard comet for the observer to
find. A brilliant star shines in the
northwest as soon as darkness ap-
sears. This star is Vega or Alpha,
LyrB, and may be dlstinctively known by-two
small stars forming with 1t an e0uilatpral trian-
gle. About thirteen degrees norm of Vega is "a
red star of the third magnitude, known as
Gamma Diaconis. Between these two stars
lies the present path of the comet. IL is now not
far from one-third of the intervening
Gamma, and is moving rapidly toward Vega.
est point to the sun. will be reached on the 25th
of january. 1t will then be about TO- 900. 600
miles distant from the great central orb. It's
brightness will continue to increase until that
time, and 1t will therefore appear at its best
during the holidays, 1t is not likely thatit Will
be of great size, and 1t will not have a very long
tail
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-03

The Vandalia last month brought into this
station l,541 carloads of block coal and 681
carloads of live stock.
In the month of November there were re-
received and forwarded, over roads ce ntering
here, 90,397 cars, OF which number 65,427 were
loaded cars.
The Belt road engines. in November, handled
4,763 carloads of stock, against 1882 in the
corresponding month of 1882. Increase this
year. 78l cars.
The Witty switch-stand Manufacturing Com
pany on Saturday shipped fifty switch-stand s TO
the Chesapeake g. Ohio road, which Is to adopt
this switch-staud on their entire system of
tracks.
The Chicago & Great Southern Railroad Com
pany has leased a lot of new cars 10 the Louis
vile, New Albany & Chicago road until their ex-
tension is opened and the cars are needed by
the former.
Saturday was a field day at the ~stOckyards.
The several roads brought in $50 carloads of
hogs, ITO carloads of which were taken by Indl-
annapolis packers, and the other seventy car
loads were shipped to Cincinnati, Louisville and
Eastern markets.
In the month of November the Cincinnati,
Hamilton q indianapolis road handled at the
Indianapolis station 61.420,S 02 pounds of
freight against 80, 342,4 400 pounds in the CORE
spending month of 1882, which it Will be seen
Is an increase of nearly 100 per cent. this year.
In the month of November 81, 1928 cars were
transferred over the Belt road. against 90, $50 in
November, 1882. Increase this year, 1888 cars.
On Wednesday, NOV. 70, 1850 cars we're trans
ferred over the Belt-the largest car movement
in any one day since the road was opened for
business.
More changes should he noted in the tilne-
tables to-day. The last twelve months have
been very productive of. changes, the Union
Railway Company having issued in the year
twentv-fOur timetables at a cost of $500 TO
tie company. Then there is the cost to each
each road which changed time to add which
makes so frequent changes rather expensive
business,
cl,,Do,, oro oon,p1,iniD, thot en- a..
Bloomington a. Western and the Cincinnati,
Hamilton & Indianapolis roads, do not have on
sale at the Union Railway ticket-Offices LOCO
mile shippers tickets, as do all other roads CEN
tering here. IL is often quite an incon venience
to shippers, and as these tickets are furnished
only on certain conditions, there seems to he no
reason why, If such provisions are complied
with, s%hippers' tickets could not all he sold at
the Union Railway office.
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NOTICE-DREW & BENNETT ARE OUR
~ agents in indianapolis only for the renting
OF properties standing in our name for one year
or less; also, for making necessary repairs on
such properties and etfecting insurance and
settling losses in case of fire. Propositions and
agreements Tor the sale of properties and for
long leases and for extensive al erations and for
all other things not mentioned in the fist para
graph OF this notice must he submitted through
them to Us aud approved in writing by us before
being binding. GEO. p. BGSoELL, Trustee Geo.
p. Bissen 81 Co.
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Flour. Grain. lProvis. Total.
otal...-...... 1o,677I 41,985I IA, $50 g ,492

Per Cents.-Baltimore & Ohio railroad, 5.4;
Chicago & Atlantic railway. 140; Chicago q
Grand Trunk railway, 81; Chicago, st. Louis Il
Pittsburs railroad, 10 2; Lake Shore & Michigan
Southern railway, 1877; Michigan Central rail
rOsd, 1914; New York, Chicago & SIS Louis rail-
way, 81; Pittsburg, Fort Wayne Il Chicago
railway, ~14.7-tOtal, 100.
1t will be noticed that the old roads,, more
especially the Vanderbilt lines, show n largely
Increased tonnage carried. The Chicago & At
lantic, as well, seems to be doing d fue bust.
DeSa.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-03

The National Automatic Water-supply and
Power Company, organized to make the Veagley
patent motor, vas Incorporated under Indiana
laws on Saturday. The capital stock is $780,
600, and the directors are Jacob Is. Veagley,
Levi Vanderburg, j. W. Murphy, j. S. LiRgett,
W. p. Iiams, VIM. CahOon and David L. Whit
comb.
The Mccoy Manufacturing Company, with a
capital of 1913, 900. was also Incorporated, aud
It's business Will he established in this city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-03
A Pickpocket,s Good Haul.

The pocket-book of PRESLEY jennings, of
Nora, was cut from his pocket on Saturday while
standing in front of the Model clothing store.
The pickpocket did his work so s~kinfully that
the theft was not discovered until after
Mr.. PRESLEY had walked n square or more. The
pocket-book contained 1892 in cash and several
notes.
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prise by her many friends here. They will all
gladly unite, however. in the most sincere CON
gratulations, for she is a cultured and amiable
lady and Mr.. Howe is a leading young business
man Of fine reputation. Tine marriage is the
contamination OF an engagement made several
years ago, while both were abroad. Mr.. aud
Mrs. Howe will remain in the East for a time.
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vision of the proposed road will be known as the
LoganspOrJ d Button railway, and the prime
movers in the enterprise desire that 1t be con-
structed on a line due west FROM Bluftton
through the counties of Wells, Huntington, Wa
bash, Marion and Cass.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-03
The Morton Monument.
The following contributions to the Morton
numen fun were made ON Saturday:
HInwer NIissInn Eair-

The annual fair of the Flower Mission begins
tomorrow morning at Lyra Hall and continues
during the remainder of the week. The ladies
have organized a German village fair" which
will doubtless prove interesting and entertain.
ing. The object is certainly Il worthy one and
deserving of patronage.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-03

Miss Mary Clovis Talbot, daughter OF the late
W. Fl. Talbot, aud a lady prominent in Indian
apolis society circles, was married in New York
on last Friday TO Mr.. James Torrey Howe, of
Wisconsin. Mrs, Howe had been East with her
mother for several months, and the announce
ment of her marriage will be received with sur
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Moving in the matter in Earnest.

The meeting held at Button last week in the
interest of the proposed railway from Logans-
port to Wheeling. W. Va, was largely attended
10y the citizens of that place. A deep interestin
the enterprise was manifested. Articles of asso-
ciation were adopted, aud quite a number of
.hares Of stock snbscFibed. The Indiana d-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-03
PERSONAL AND LOCAL.

Gossip of a Personal Character - Heavy
Transfers Over the Belt Road.
George E. harrington. treasurer of the 7. Fl. &
I. road, has gone East to be absent some ten
days.
President ewett, of the Erie road, voted $685.,
0O0, 900 OF stock and bonds at the annual meet
ing of the security holders.
G. e. Henderson,, general manager, and H. G.
Diehl, general freight agent of the l., B. & W,
leave to-day for New York In their special car,
going east from Springfield, O., over the Erie
lines,
II. M. Bronson, general passenger agent of the
l., b. & W, who has been confined to the house
for SOM days by a low-grade fever, is much
better and hopes to be at his post again in Two
or three days.
With the increase of duties the number of
train-di spatchers on the Belt road has been in
creased, and each man Is now on eight hours.
The force consists of A. A. Zion, {. N. Dickson
and 6. K. Weaver.
John McQuiston, engineer Of maintenance of
way on the c., l.. st. L. 81 @. system, who fell
through a tresJle some ten days ago and was Sc
verely bruised, so much so as to conine him to
the house, will be on duty again to-day.
General Manager King, of the Pittsburg &
Western, has appointed j. Il. johnson superin-
teudent, with his office in Allegheny. and W. 9.
MObley, who formerly occupied that office, is TO
be general agent. Mr.. N, Bruce Is to be assist
ant general manager.
Conductor william Coulter, who runs the fast
morning express between New York and Phila-
delphia, on the Pennsylvania railroad, has been
a railroad passenger conductor for nearly halfa
century, and is the oldest conductor In point of
active service in the United States.
II. G. Villas. general manager of the CONSOLE
dated Erie d North Shore ard Commercial lines,
which are as yet operated separately, telegraphs
from Buffalo, N. Y, as follows:
"Dee. /,
sc. $. Brecount, General Agent of the Chicago &
indianapolis Airline:
"W. D. Wilson seems to be under the impress
sion that he is joint agent. He has nothing to
do with the Commercial Express line business
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-03

A UCTION SALE-OF FINE, NEW FURNI.
IA tire. We will sell on Tuesday morning, Dec,
4, ut 10 O'Clock. at our room. No. IS +. Wash.
ingtOn street, the largest collection of elegant
new furniture that we have had on sale for %
long time, consisting of IL choice parlor suits,
embracing embossed plush, spunsilR, hair clOJh,
plain plush, raw silk and other coverings; 10
elegant patent rockers, in all the choice cover
inSs; . hne bedroom suits, with plate-glass
mirrors; . choice marble-tOp walnut sidebOards;
II large marble-tOp center tables; a quantity Of
velvet, Administer, Brussels and ingram car
pets: This furniture Is all new, of latest style,
compelled to adopt thiJ means to raise money.
1t is now open for examination. Terms cash.
Sale positive. HUNT Il MCCURDY, Auction.
GERS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-03

DO NOT waste yOur money for every new rem
edy advertised to cure Il cough, when you know
that DR.. Bulls Cough Syrnp has stood the popu-
lar test for thirty years. Price 25 cents.
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TRAFFIC.

Heavy Increase in Shipments Eastward Over
Chicago Roads.
During the week ending Dec. l the total
shipments of flour. grain and provisions over the
eight roads leading east from Chicago amounted
to 67,492 tons against 1914 tons in the week
ending Nov. "a, The following table gives the
"details:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-03

As an inyigoraut,
Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters has received
the most positive in
dorsement from emf
nent physicians. and
has long occupied a
foremost rank among
standard proprietary
remedies. Its prop
critics rs an Alternative
of disordered condi-
tions of the stomach.
liver and bowels, anG
a of ma
larlal diseases are nc
legs renowned.
For sale by drug
gists and dealers, to
whom apply for Hos
letters Almanac for
lSSl.
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w WANTED.

WANTFD-THE CHEAPEST NEWSPAPER
W III the West. the Weekly Indiana state
Journal. one dollar per year.
VA ANTED-LADY AGENTS CAN MAKE
w 800 a month. Work light ana pleasant.
Address, with stamp, MARY J. NASH, 249 N.
Tennessee street, Indianapolis, Ind.
WANTED-ENERGETIC, RELIABLE MEN
w to sell Trees, Grape Vines, Shrubs, Roses,
etc. Salaries and expenses paid. Experience
not essential. Mention this paper. Address
LECLARE HERRtCK, Brighton, y. Y.
WANTED-THE HOME BENEFITSOCIETY
w of New EOrk-nfe and accident-want q
reliable, energetic man as general agent to So
liciG and canvass for indianapolis aud adjoining
towns. Extra inducements to an Industrious
man having some experience in insurance; also,
agents for other cities in Indiana. For particu-
lars. ere, address P. j. TRACY, General Mana
ger, SO Broadway. New York.
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AUCTION SALES.
A UCTToN sALE-OF FINE. NEW FURNT

L UNIT 4 MCCJRDY. REAL ESTATE AND
! General Aucloneers. 50 E. Washington 81.
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SOCIETY NOTICES.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. COUNCIL NO.
NJ ,, r A. M. Stated meeting this tlondayl
evening, Dec. 3, at 1870 o'clOCk. Election of
officers ana payment OF dues.
HERMAN WEINBERGER, I'll. NJ.
CUAUNCEY ALDRICH, Rec,
M NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. LODGE
VI No. 319. L. and A. NJ. Stated meeting this
MOnday) evening. at 7:3O O'clock, IN Masonic
Temple. Payment OF dues and election OF officers.
VIM. S. RICH, W. NJ.
WILLIS r. MINER. Secretary.
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Name of Road. NOVA Dec. l. Inc. lDeO.

Net increase, 2,49I cars.
The number of loaded cars handled at this
point was as follows: Received, S,104 forward
ed, 6,362; total, 16,466. Increase over number
handled in the week ending Nov. "a, 1850 cars.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-03

DYSPEPSIA, Biiouspess, Nervousness and mis-
erableness all cured with Hop Bitters.
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vi of city aud farm property in Indiana and
Ohio. Low interest. JOS. A. MOORE, 81 East
Market street.
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MONEY SAFELY INVESTED-PERsONS DE
M string to make investments will do we'll to
call upon us. We have some choice securities,
including first mortgages on real estate and
county bonds. Also, some bargains in farm and
city property. THOS. c. DAY u CO., II East
Market street.
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NOR SALE-A NICE, CLEAN STOCK OF
Il groceries; good location; has a good city and
country trade; one of the best stands In the city.
Now is the time TO locate in Greencastle. We
have a number of dwellings and building lots in
the CITY: also, farms in Putnam county. Ad-
dress COX e KELLY, Greencastle, Ind.
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NNTE WILL FURNISH MONEY ON FARM
w security. promptly. al the lowest rates for
long or snort time. Tho. G. 4 d 20. II
East Market street.
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Mooney AT H LOWEST RATES OF IN
vi terest. j. W. WILLIAMS 81 CO.. 5 and 4
NintOn Block.
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~ funds to invest we invite attention to our 7
per cent. first mortgages on improved farms In
OHIO and Indiana; no expense to the lender; in
terest paid semi-annually. For full information
write TO us. j. DICKINSON & Co, Richmond,
Ind
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FINANCIAL

MONEY TO LOAN AT LOWEST ATE or
vi interest. E. B. MARTINDALE Il SONS.
MONEY TO LOAN ON CITY OR FARM
WI property. U, NJ. SrODDARD, ClaYpoUl
Binding.
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nor SALE-THE MASS. MUTUAL LIFE ms.
Il Co. offers dwelling and business properties
in various parts of the city at low figures and
Block.
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NOR SALE-FARMs. CHEAP. ON LONG
ture for rent, cheap. FRANCIS SMITH IL co,
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I hand engines. boilers. and sawuills in good
order. HADLEY. WRIGHT x CO.. corner
Iennessee ana Georgia s1reeLs. IndIAnapOlis.
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Q SALE.

DOR sALE-ONLY ONEDOLLAR PER YEAR
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-04-27
School Notice.

THE Thurston County Board of Exam.
i liners will meet in the Public School
House, ON Wednesday. May end, the day
appointed by law, at 9 o'clock, A. NJ, for
the purpose Of examining candidates for
teachers certificates.
1t is hoped that applicants will come
prepared To remain three days, and that
Institute Work" may occupy Il portion
of the time. One purlos will be, to dis.
cuss subjects bearing upon our work; to
aid young teachers by giving them the
benefit of the experience of those older in
the profession; to express our opinion on
questions asked; to arouse All enthusiasm
in our ranks, that We may strive to lift the
schools upon higher plane, by earnest,
faithful work. II the names OF appli.
Giants desiring to be entertained are sent to
the county Superintendent suitable homes
will be provided il possible.
p. G. HALE,
County School Superintendent.
Olympia. April IL, 1883. IL