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The Indianapolis journal., 1884-12-25
Miscellaneous Notes.

From New York to San Francisco by rail is
3.3ll miles. In an airline the distance is about
1900 miles,
The Iowa commissioners have written to the
railroad managers asking each company to state
If it has increased the rates of transportation
this fall, and to give tho reasons for such in
crease.
There remain only six miles of track to be
laid ere the Wisconsin Central will be in ST.
Paul This short distance will probably be FIN
ished by the latter part of next week, but trains
will not be running regularly before Jan. 5, 1885
The Erie railroad will abolish it's pay-car serv-
ice and have the heads of departments distribute
checks to employees. For some time this sys-
tenn has been in vogue on the Pennsylvania
proper, and it has worked to the satisfaction Of
that company
The Erie has demanded about 500 900 cash
from the Fitchburg Railroad Company, itspropor-
ton of rebates paid in the West, which was firmly
refused. This rebate question. in the future, is
to give the roads which have been Siaughtering
rates a good deal of trouble
The story comes from New York that Mr.
Vanderbilt has transferred his entire holding of
Reading to the Baltimore 81 Ohio. This, if
true, is the first intimation Mr.. Vanderbilt has
given of strong desire to help the Baltimore
q Ohio to get into New York.
1t is fact of eocnate interest that the alliance
of Erie with the Fitchburg has turned over to
the latter road volume of freight approaching
that handled by the Boston & Albany as appears
from comparison of the receipts at Boston by the
two roads for the year ending Sept. 30
Officials of the Missouri Pacific railroad and
members of the executive committee deny the
press reports that any gigantic or other strikes
are to take place on the Gould roads through q
reduction in salarss. 1t is not even eontemplat-
ed they say, TO make further retrenchment
Additional assessments have been made upon
stockholders of the South Pennsylvania Rail
COmnDDV a upO ot linz ,uiH
he pushed forward rapidly The bridge over the
Susquehanna river at Harrisburgh is to be finish
ed by May, and it is said that the road at certain
points may be opened by that time:
The Boston Advertiser says: las an illustra.
ton of the comforts of modern railway travel it
may be stated that n gentleman in the West
was taken from his sick bed in a condition so
reduced that tor three months his life had often
been despaired of, was brought |. 100 miles TO
Boston, during the coldest .'eather of last week,
and was in better condition when no reached
here than when he started, He came in Pull
man over tho West Shore & Fitchhnry"
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-12-25
Trainmen Injured n Collision.

Knoxville Tenn, Dec. "a This morning
on the Knoxville g. Ohio railroad, an engine
broke loose from 4 South-bound freight train
The engineer ran his engine to Careyvie and
waited on side e-track for the train to overtake
him. After waiting some time he started back
and met he train coming down grade at fearful
speed lie was unable to reverse his engine and
get ont IF the way. collision occurred throw
thigh WAS broken, and he received internal in-
juries. The fireman was frightfuily sealdod, his
right leg was crushed, and he received other in
iuries, which will prove fatal. The conductor
was doubled around telegraph pole, and in
iured, probably fatally. One brakeman was
slightly hurt.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-12-25
PERSONAL MENTION.


Col JEFF. K. Scott, Of Martinsville, was at the
Bates yesterday.
Miss Esther Morgan, of Chicago is the guest
of Mr. John Kidd
E. o. Duncan and wife, of St Paul, MINI,
are at the Bates House.
Charles II. Bohn, proprietor of the Hotel
World, Chicago, is at the Bates.
Rev. DR.. Marine, of Central-avenue, opened
the new church at Battle Ground on Wednes-
day.
DR.. Ben Truly, of the Indiana Dental College,
left this morning to visit friends and relatives in
Ohio.
Mrs E. s. Folsom was last evening called to
Lake Mills, Wis, on account of tho death of her
father, Mr.. Rice.
DR.. James G. Hyndmar, wife and son, and
DR.. Giles S. Mitchell aud wife, of Cincinnati,
are registered at the Bates House.
DIR, L. w, Munhall is at home for few days,
his very successful meeting at Madison having
closed. He goes to Evansville on Saturday.
Mrs. Enos B. Reed has portrait of Charles N.
Lee on exhibition at Lieber's. 1t is done in pas
telle. 1t is not only life-like portrait, but is
fine piece of art-work. 1t is one of the best
portraits that has been executed in this city for
long time.
Mr.. Jacob Dye. of zionsville, was married to
Mrs. Mary Wade, of this city, at the residence
of Mr.. Alfred Hovey, No 295 East Market
street. last night, by Rev. DR.. Bright There
were present Mrs George Bishop, Mrs. Alfred
Hovey and Miss Fanny Wade, daughter of the
bride; Mr. Bohn and Mrs. Shear, of Zionsville;
Mrs Bishop, of Greenwood, Ind, and Miss
Allen, of Columbus, o.
A WEDDING AT BLOOMINGTON.
A special to the journal from Vincennes last
night, says:
Society circles experienced a surprise, to-
day, in the announcement of the marriage OF
Professor Charles Harris, member of the faculty
of the Vincennes University to Miss Mary
McCalla, daughter of John McCalla a prominent
dry goods merchant of Bloomington, Ind. The
wedding took place at 10 O'Clock Wednesday
morning, at the residence of the brides parents
in Bloomington. The fair bride Is graduate of
the class of 1880, of the State University. and
granddaughter of Professor Wiley, the first
president of the State University She will be
welcomed here as an ornament and valuable
acquisition to Vincennes society"
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-12-25
4 Spunky Shipper.

For some three weeks past all eighth-class
frciIhts shipped from this point East which
would properly so forward over the Bee-I line have
been turned over to the c. st H. q P, To even up
POOL per cents In some eases this has gone
against the grain of the shipper, as it delays
the property and the dealer is inble thereby to
lose sale. In fact Wilson 6 Boyd did. and
we're so displeased over ii that. wnen large
hinment. loaded in Empire line cars, came 10
fom che West, day or two ago. was ordered to
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-12-25

be diverted to the c., St L. s. P. and loaded
into Union-line cars, they objected. Commits
sioner Doherty at first paid attention to their
objection but on learning that Wilson & Boyd
had taken steps to get out an injunction against
diverting it from the Bee-line to the G., ST. l.. &
p change of heart came over him and he
consented to the property going forward over
the Bee line in Empire line cars.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-12-25
A Big Day at the stook-Yards.

Tho biggest days business since the opening
was done at the stock-yards yesterday, Is, 300
hogs being bought during the day by local deal
ers. The business for a week past has been
YerY large.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-12-25
A prenions Git.

The most delicate, useful and refined of holi-
day presents that could be offered to a lady or
person Of taste is, beyond doubt a case of that
most exquisite, refreshing and lasting of all pcr-
fumes. the genuine Murray q Lanman Florida
Water Sold by all druggists, perlumers and
fancy goods dealers. AS there limitations of
this article, see that the real Murray & Lauman
Florida Water is obtained.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-12-25
Competition Working Out the Granger Prob
lem.


Fresh evidence daily appears that competition
is causing reduction of rates, which Is really
striking. Yesterday an indianapolis coal dealer
received from Pittsburg, direct by rail, fifteen
carloads of Pittsourg coal, and it cost him twen-
sy-ive cents less per ton to ship it here by rail
than he can to-day get it down the river and ship
from Cincinnati or Madison to indianapolis
And yesterday seven of these cars, without
breaking bulk, were shipped to neighboring
towns All this comes from the Baltimore &
Ohio company opening its line west out of Pitts
burg and the l., B. & W. building road from
Indianapolis to Columbus But for this the
Pennsylvania lines would have maintained such
rates west of Pittsburg that Indianapolis coal
dealers would need depend on the uncertain
river shipments for their supplies The Com
mereial Advertiser has to say on this matter that
competition has accomplished most of the ends
which Grangerism aimed to secure. 1t has re-
duced the rates of transportation for persons
and property far below the dreams of the
Changers themselves This result has not been
confined to the so-called trunk lines 1t has ex-
tended to the Missouri river to Colorado, Utah
Montana, and the whole Pacific coast. to the
South and Southwest, to New England and New
York. 1t is working night and dav in countless
directions ceaselessly and irresistbly, 1t has
brought railway kings to their knees and made
galway stockholders objects of commiseraton as
they were once objects of envy or of hate
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-12-25
Nntters Coming to a Head.

The following notices were sent out last even
ing by the officials whose names are attached:
OFFICE OF CHICAGO AND ONO RIVER POOL }
Room Sc, VANCE BLOCK
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 24, 1851
A meeting Of the executive committee of the Chca
go and Ohio River Pool viii be held Grand Pacific
Hotel, Chicago ILL.,. Thursday, Jan. 8, 1889 at 10
O'Clock A. NJ. AS very important matters must
be haronzed for the successful carrying out of the
pool agreement it is necessary that every member of
the executive committee should be present. Please
attend in person or be fully represented
" T. MALOTT, Chairman
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-12-25
Divorce Matters.

Judge Taylor yesterday granted Sadie A. Bly,
Ter divorce from Andrew Blyler, on the grounds
of failure to provide and cruel treatment
In Judge Howc's court the divorce suit of
Frank V, against Alice Converse was taken I'M
der advisement, and Amelia Wise was granted
decree from John Wise, on proof of abandon
ment
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-12-25

PHILADELPHIA, Dec 24.-The statement of
business of all lines of the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company, east OF Pittsbure and Erie, for
eleven months of 1884. compared with the same
in 1883. shows n decrease in net earnings of
81 209 POP; all lines west of Pittsourg and Erie,
for eleven months of 1884 show a decrease, com
pared with the same period OF 1883, of 81, ,946,
30s
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-12-25
OFFICE or CHICAGO AND ONO RIVER Pool, }
Room S. VANCE BLOCK
INDIANAPOLIS Dec "a 1884.

There viii he meeting of the executive committee
of the Chicago and Ohio River Pool at Grand Pacific
Hotel Chicago, ILL.,, Thursday Jan. g. 1850, at o
o'clock A. NJ. 1 desire that representatives of the
freight and passenger departments be in attendance
business of Importance in which all are interested
will be discussed. Please be present
L. D. RICHARDSON, Commissioner.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-12-25

THE honest public sentiment of the people of
the United States is unanimously in favor of
DR. Bulls Cough Syrup. The druggists pronounce
1t to be the only standard Cough Remedy.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-12-25
Marion Circnit Court.

Hon A. c. Ayres, Judge.
In repetition Of Margaret NJ. Denny ct al. for
location of highway On hearing by jury.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-12-25

PREMATURE decline of manly powers, nervous
debility and kindred diseases radically cured.
Consultation free. Book three (irl stamns.
Address, Confdentially, Worlds Medical Dis
pensary Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-12-25

Bert Lemon and VIM. G. Rice The presenta-
ton was made by Father Lynch in an exceedingly
happy and fecitous manner.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-12-25
A POSITIVE CURE
FOR

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It alays inflammation, protects the membraual lin
ngs Of the hoad from additional colds, completely
heals the sores and restores the of taste and
smell. Beneficial results are realized by few app-
cations A thorough treatment will cure. Unequaled
lar Sold BY druggists. BY mail SOC package
ELY'S CREAM BALM CO.. Owseo, NY.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-12-25
COULD NOT WORK.

A young man six years in my
was so afflicted with Ca
tarrh as to be at times incapable
of attending to business. Ely's
Cream Balm cured him. I have
recommended it TO several friends,
where. cures have been effected.
EUGENE L. BUTTON, Of Button
6 Ottley, So Warren ST., New
York city.
My daughter and myself, great
sufferers from Catarrh, vera
cured by Ely's Cream Balm. My
sense of smell was restored.-C.
NJ. STANLEY, Merchant, Ithaca,
n. Y.
: Apply by the little finger into
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The Indianapolis journal., 1884-12-25

lLY'S CREAM BALM CO., Owego, NY.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-18
FATAL RAILRoAD-oRossING.
WITHOUT WARNING THREE PERSONS ARE
HURLED INTO ETERNITY.

A shocking and fatal railroad accident
occurred on the P, w. s. B. Railroad, at
what is known as the "Red Mill Cross
ing" just west of Elkton, Md, on We'd
nesday morning. On the morning of the
sad affair Mrs. Philip Duling and her
mother, Mrs. Catherine Jones, OF Elk
Neck, in company with Mrs Jack Jones
of this town and her son, aged Z years,
started for Elkton for the purpose Of see
ing Mrs. Jones and her little boy off for
Newark, their home. AS the party
neared the Elk Neck crossing Mr.. VIM.
Pryor came along in a wagon. He in
sisted upon the children getting in with
him. I'VE bad forgotten TO say that a
little daughter Of Mrs. Duling was alongl
Both the children cheerfully accepted the
invitation and climbed into the vehicle,
little dreaming it would be their last ride
on earth. Just how the accident occur
red which suddenly ended three lives,
will probably never be fully known.
Trains at this point coming north rush
into view so close to the crossing that
little time is given for thought or action.
In this way, undoubtedly, the uncon-
scious victims were caught. The blow is
hard one on the fond parents, aud es-
pecially so upon tho aged grandmother
We extend sympathy to the bereaved
parents in their severe loss.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-18
Wedding Anniversary.

Such occasions are generally hailed
with feelings of delight, and especially
so after journying along together for
twenty-five years as partners in the bonds
of matrimony. Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen r.
Choate of this town celebrated their 25th,
wedding anniversary on Saturday last,
October 18th. They received very many
kind greetings and numerous and useful
as well as costly presents. We noticed
among the number the following: sugar
bowl, cracked ware, in silver frame; two
silver cake baskets from Mr.. and Mrs.
Shivler Of New York, and Mrs. E. E.
Thomas, Phila; silver pickle castor, Mr..
and Mrs. Jno. N. Spencer; silver butter
dish, Mr.. and Mrs, G. G. Choate; silver
fish knife, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. J. Pie; hand
some hand painted chamber set, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jos. X. Adams, Wilmington; four
silver sugar spoons, half dozen silver
fruit knives, set white china dishes.
An excellent supper was spread for the
guests, followed by refreshments in abun-
dance. Tho affair was voted success in
every particular and the wish of all Ii
that Mr.. and Mrs. g. may live to cele-
brate their golden wedding or halt-cen-
| fury anniversary.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-18
A Distressing Accident.

On Monday last little Edgar Woodrow,
aged six years, son of Mr.. W. Atmore
Woodrow, started to school at the Acad-
envy. In the evening after school had
been dismissed, Edgar played with the
other little fellows in the yard. Mrs.
Woodrow passed and saw the boys and
thought she would not call her son, as
she wanted him to become acquainted
with his schoolmates. Boy-like Edgar
undertook to walk along the top of the
fence. but missing his footing, fell and
broke his elbow joint. Drs. Kollook and
Jones were Immediately summoned, and
at first it was thought the arm was only
displaced at the elbow joint, but on fur
Their examination found that the joint
was fractured. Mr.. Woodrow was noti-
fed of this serious fact, and ordered to
take the little fellow to Philadelphia to
DR.. Brenton, Professor in jefferson Col
lege. He examined the fracture and
pronounced the case one of the worst
that he ever saw. The arm was set, but
thought the boy would have but little use
of it. Mr.. and Mrs. Woodrow returned
home on Tuesday evening with the suf-
ferer. Fears are entertained that the lit
tie boy will have stiff arm. AT this
time the sufferer is doing as well as ex-
pected.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-18
Slightly Off.

The Cecil Wing in attempting to cram
its columns last week with Fair news,
made several funny mistakes, and in one
place actually wanted to know where q
trotter came from or belonged-whether
it was in Maine or Mexico. From the
report of the races as given in the Wing,
it mattered very little where the horses
came from, simply because the novice
that reported them was unable to pro-
duce report in the least interesting. In
the head lines our worthy contemporary
had these words, 'Much fun in the
wagon race" They don't say what the
fun was and where it came in. If any
one saw shadow of fun, that one is sus-
ceptible of being easily tickled. In ano-
Their place they say Alice Addison was
''away ahead in all her races" Did any
one see her in more than ono race during
the Fair closed2 The brilliant magma
ton of tho horsey man of the Wing I'M
doubtedly pictured the gray mare spin
ming around mystic circle through the
bottom of glass. In another place this
fellow speaks of 'nothing on the track
being able to hold his nose on her wheeP'
Carrie SIS wheel. The mare not being
"side-wheeler," he evidently meant to
say sulky wheel. Weel, whatever he
meant to say, his bright imaginary mind
caused him to say something out of the
order of things.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-18
A Ohorus Choir

1t is proposed to increase the existing
choir at ST. Thomas's Episcopal Church,
and make it a chorus, and the organist
and choirmaster has been appointed by
the rector to secure and train the neces-
sary voices from Newark and the sur
rounding country. The organist there
fore announces through our columns that
he would be glad to meet any one who
can sing either male or female, on Thurs
day evening next at the church at 7:30
O'Clock. He proposes to take any voices
that give promise OF usefulness and train
them for choir work. He shall expect
the use of the voices at the public ser
vices OF the church in return for the
labour Of training them. An opportunity
is here presented to young men and
women in this community to benefit
themselves and be OF use in good work
at the same time.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-18
Glasgow Items.

Notwithstanding the dry weather far
mers are seeding wheat,-The few days
of cool weather has caused many persons
to lose their tempers in putting up stoves,
stove pipes, etc-Rev. Mr.. Adkins, pas
tor of the M. E. Church, at this place, is
holding protracted meeting, He is hay
ing very good success.-0ne night last
week young man and his father drove
into the village to attend meeting, hitch
ing their horse at one of the stores. After
church the young man thought he would
see one of the fair damsels home think
ing his father would take the horse. The
father knowing the young man disliked
walking, went home with a neighbor, and
at 10 o'clock both were home and in bed,
but the horse was still standing at the
village store.--Cooch Bros. started their
new engine on Thursday morning. Every
thing is working nicely.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-18
Suggestions as to what we should wear
and where to purchase

As the season changes and warm, sui
try summer slides out of the lap of au-
tumu, humanity everywhere begins cast
ing about for suitable wearing apparel in
keeping with the change, and such as
will successfully resist the cold, chilling,
unrelenting attacks of wintry blasts
Heavy underwear crowds India gauze in
20 retirement and wooden half hose, warm
knit Jackets and cozy, fleecy gloves sup
plant all light weight fabrics. At such
a time it is convenient to know just where
one can get what is desired and at the
same feel that articles purchased are re-
liable as to style, make and quality. For
nearly three years Mr.. Alfred Edgar
Best Of 515 Market street, Wilmington,
has been seeking to establish a place of
this character and, while he does not
pretend to carry the largest stock in the
country, aims to keep full and complete
assortment of the latest styles in hats,
caps and mems furnishing goods, In
underwear, shirts, collars, cuffs, hosiery,
suspenders and novelties in the furnish
ing line he not only makes an excep-
tionally good display, but is offering bar
gains which are not easily, secured else
where. His Fall stock is complete, and
now is the time to pay him visit. The
readers of THE LEDGER may assure
themselves of cordial welcome, whether
purchases are made or not. One rule,
Mr.. Best never deviates from. His first
object is to please his customers, and
should any purchases be made of an un.
satisfactory character, goods will either
be exchanged or money refunded. Re
member his number, 515 Market street
and also the fact that he has the honor o
having the City Hall directly opposite
his well known establishment,
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-18


When the frost is on the punkin and the folders
In the shock,
And you hear the kyouck and gobble Of the strut
tim turkey cock,
And the clackin' of the gulneys and cluckin' of
the hens,
And the ROSTERS hallyloOyer he tiptoes on the
fence,
on, it's thens the times Teller is a-feen' at his
best,
With the rIsin' sun to greet him from night of
gracious rest,
As he leaves the house bare-headed, and goes out
to feed the stock
When the frost is on the punkin and the folders
in the shock
They's somepin kIndo' hearty, like about the at
mosphere,
When the heat OF summers over and the eoolin,
fall is here
or course we miss the flowers and the blossoms on
the trees,
And the humble OF the hummin' birds and buzzin
of the bees;
But the airs so appetizln, and the landscape
through the hare
OF crisp and sunny morning of the carly autumn
days
Is picture that no painter has the cOlorin to
mock:
when the frost is on the punkin and the folders
in the shock.
The husky rusty rustic OF the tosses of the corn,
And the raspin' OF the tangled leaves, as golden
as the more;
The stubblo in the furries, kindO' Lonesome like,
| butstill
A-preachin's sermons TO us Of the barns they
| growed to illi
The strawstaek in the medder and the reaper in
| the shed
The HOSES In their stalls below, the clover over
| head
O, 1t sets my heart a-cliekin' like the tickin' of
| clock,
when the frost is on the punkin and folders in
the shock
indianapolis journal.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-18

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