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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28
CYCLONE IN SOUTHERN OHIO.
Portions of Three Counties Swept by a
Wind-StOrm Of Terrible Power.
SixPersOns Killed at JamestOwn-GreatD DAM
age to Property in the Vicinity of Dayton
-Peculiarities of the Storm.

JAMESTOWN, Ohio, April pa terrible cy-
clone struck Jamestown about 5 o'clock this af
ternoon. Two-thirds of the town was completely
ruined and six persons killed Following is a
list of the dead:
Miss Stella Jones, aged fifteen, of Esculapia
Springs, KY, Mrs. Ann Carpenter Netitia
Jenkins) daughter of G. K. jenkins; Miss Kate
Bateer Mrs. Stewart, eolored woman and
son, James PaulIs.
Several were badly wounded. Hundreds of
people are without shelter. No estimate of tho
damage is possible now.
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THE SCARCITY OF SMALL SILVER.
Millions in the Treasury Awaiting Exchange,
But No Funds to Move 1t.

But No FUNDS to Move 1t.
Washington Post.
Representations having been made that there
is a scarcity of fractional silver coin in some
business quarters, it has been ascertained that
the Treasury has on hand of this coin over $50
000. 900, which can be had application and
payment therefor made with other funds
Since October l. when tho appropriation for
1ie sportation BY the government was exhausted
the amount Of fractional silver held by the
Treasury has increased 81, 500 900. or from SIG.
800. 900 to 100000 The urgent deficiency
ill contains an appropriation, in accordance
nth tho Treasury estimate, to deflay expenses
Of transportation Of this silver but the bill which
was reported TO and PASSED 10y the House on the
nth Of March and by the Senate with amend
lnents ON the DIST of March. is yet hung up be
wecu the two houses in conference and the APP
ropriation has not yet been made In the
meantime the Treasury is prepared to supply
al applicants for the fractional silver coin, But
in the absence of any appropriation for express
oharges the transportation must be at the ex-
peuse of those applying for the coin.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28

She services he stipulated to perform. unless
there was an express contract to that effect
Every person Of ordinary intelligence
knows this to be the law, and the predio tion is
unhesitatingly ventured that in no instance
will there be found pension claim on hle in
this Office in which any agreement, expressed or
implied. was made that the fee should be paid in
advance. or in which the claimant understood
that he was to pay such fee until the services for
the rendition of which it was promised had been
performed
This being the case, compensation can only
rghtfuy follow performance, and consequently
the attempts on the part of claim agents and
attorneys to collect pay for services not yet per
formed can only be looked upon as violative Of
the terms of the implied contract, and gross
infringement upon the rights of pension claim
ants. And persistence in such practice on the
part of any claim agent attorney, after due
notice given, ought to be treated as sufficient
cause for disbarment"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28
Recinninc of the Walkinr Matoh.

New YORK, April 27-The scene in Madison
Square Garden tonight clearly indicated that
the people of New York are not yet tired
of walking matches Fully seven thousand peo-
pie witnessed the start at mid
night Those engaged in the race are
Winston H. Barrill, John II. Sullivan, George
d. Noremac, Robert Vint Charles
Rowell. Charles Thompson, Nitataw Egbow,
ALI Elston, Peter j. Panchot, William
w Loyesburg. of Chicago, Daniel J. Hirty,
Patrick Fitzgerald, Potter Napoleon, George
Haines, Samuel Day, of Birmingham, Eng
Col Btlsby started the men, Col. Bruce is one
of the judges Noremac won the first mile in
six minutes. The first SIX men did eight miles
within the first hour; the others had each made
seven miles and a few laps.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28
Death of Thomas Gait.

AURORA, April 26-Thomas Gaff, the we'll
known distiller of this city died az Cincinnati
Saturday afternoon, of apoplexy. His distill-
ing interests were probably larger than those of
any one man in this part of the country. He
was one of the proprietors of the Crescent Brew
cry in Aurora, of the Thstledew Distillery in
Covington, the Gaf, Feischman g. Co. distill-
cry, and the Gaff Distillery in Aurora. His in
terests in Cincinnati were so large that he was
looked upon as Cincinnati man. He lived in a
beautiful residence in this city located on the
brow of the hill, aud surrounded by a magnif-
he would spend his evenings. Late
in the forenoon he would leave
for Cincinnati, and he could always be
seen on the noon train He would spend his
time on Change and looking after his business in
terests and then take the clock train for home
He was born near Bdinburg, Scotland, July s.,
1903, and came to the United States when but
three years old. his parents settling at Spring
field, n. J. When boy he learned paper max
ing, which was his fathers trade, anda the age
of sixteen he learned the distiling business with
his uncle Charles Wilson, of Brooklyn. n Y.
Later, with his brother. James W. CAT. he en-
gagged in the business in Philadelphia, where for
a time they were very successful. The City of
Brotherly Love- did not seem conducive, how
ever, to permanent prosperity in the distiling
business, and reyerseS overtaking the brothers
they disposed of their interests and removed to
Indiana then the far West in 1848. They set
tied in the city of Aurora and laid the founda-
ton of what is now the great and prosperous
firm of r. & J. w. Gaff & Co, distillers.
Thomas Gaff was also one of the original
stockholders and directors in the Ohio & Mis-
sissippi railroad He became distinguished in
nearly every line of business and at the time of
his death was merchant manufacturer and
banker He was also joint partner in the ex-
tensive flour and hominy mills at Columbus,
Ind, vice president of the Aurora Gas-light and
Coke Company, and president Of the Aurora
First National Bank. Though his early
education was limited, he was student, read a
great deal, and was always posted on current
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28
Civii-service examinations.

WASHINGTON, April 26-Dr. Gregory, of the
civilservce commission, will in a few days leave
for the West to hold examinations for general
departmental service in various cities. The
dates for examination are arranged as follows;
May 10, Des Moines; 18th, Omaha; 18th, Lincoln
Goth, Denver; oath, Topeka; Goth, Kansas City;
28th, ST. Louis 29th Milwaukee; 31st Chicago;
June 5, Dubuque; 10th, Minneapolis and 1lth,
St Paul. Mi nneapolis and st. Paul have been
added to the list of postofiees coming under the
civil-servce rules, as over fifty clerks are now
employed in each of those Offices.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28
Notes and Personalities.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON April 27.--John A. Finch, of
indianapolis, is at the Ebbitt.
Representative Reagan, of Texas, has rested
so much better to-day that it is believed he may
recover.
Mr. Blaine denies the report that he proposed
to sue Puck for libel He felt very much cut up
over the cartoon which attracted so much atten-
ton, and thinks it was about the meanest at
tack that was ever made upon him, but he will
take no public notice of it.
The Knights of Labor have filed petition
with the President, requesting that he shall not
appoint TO be Comptroller of the Currency
any whose appointment is urged by the
national banks, and suggesting the name Of
Mr.. James Gil6llan as suitable one to be Sc
lected
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28
o.O.F. Celebration at Marion.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MARION. April 2G.-The sixty ninth anniver-
sary of Odd fellowship in America was celebra-
ted here to-day. The weather was exceedingly
fine, and the attendance very large EX-Vice-
president Colfax gave the historical address in
Whites Hall this afternoon, hundreds being
unable to gain admittance. Uniformed degree
camps were present from Anderson, North Man
chester, Kokomo and Winchester and subordi-
nate and encampment lodges from Frankfort,
Jonesboro, Hartford City, La Fontaine, Dun
kirk, Sweetser, Xenia, Mier, Alexander Upland,
Bunker Hill Warren, Button, Somerset, Green
town, Russaville and other places. The visit
ing lodges were handsomely entertained, the
lodge here being a very wealthy Organization,
and liberal in their hospitality.
The drill between the Anderson camp, under
Capt Horace E. Jones, and Marion camp under
Capt Daniel Gunder, was at o'clock, on Wash
ington street, and attracted an immense throng.
The precision of movement and thorough organ
ization of the Anderson lodge was applauded by
the spectators and their superiority as q drilled
company conceded by all, although the Marion
lodge drilled exeellently, and acquitted them
selves with honor. Brass bands were here from
Anderson, Sweetser and Marion, and drum corps
from North Manchester
Vice president Colfax delivered his lecture,
"Our Martyred Presidents, to a very large audi
ence tonight
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28
Shooting ARRAY at Madison,

Special to the IndinnapoIis JOURNAL.
MADISON. April Pa shooting ARRAY oc-
CURED to-day between George r. Bartron, of
the Herald, and William Vaughn growing out of
Bartrons interfering with Vaughn's chastising a
lad named Horuf Vaughn drew revolver but
Bartron was too quick for him and instantly
drawing his own revolver he shot Vaughn
through the ear. Vaughn fired two or three
shots. one of them passing through Bartrons
coat sleeve. The latters weapon failed to go off
after the first shot.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28
ILLINOIS.
Destructive Fire at Quincy-TwO Grain Eae-
vators Destroyed.

vators Destroyed.
Special to the lndlanapo Journal.
PEORIA, April 26.-Shortly before u o'clock
last night, the grain elevator at Pekin, ten
miles south of this city, owned by Smith,
Hippen e Co. of Pekin, was discovered to be
on fire. As the city has no fire department,
nothing could be done to check the flames The
elevator and lumber yards, covering four blocks,
owned by Rankin G. Co, were destroyed. Several
stores and residences were also consumed, and
the grain elevator belonging to Hudnut & Co
The elevators were valued at So, 900.
There were %, 900 bushels of different kinds of
grain in Smith, Hippen & Co.'S elevator and
q, 900 in Hudnut's. Total loss about $50, COO;
Insurance on the former, 800 900; on the latter,
So O0O
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28
Forest Fires in michigan.

GRAND RAPIDS Mich, April pa high wind
prevailed all day. and has done much damage all
over the north part of the State Reports from a
dozen places on the line of the Grand Rapids
81 Indiana railroad announce great trouble and
damage from forest fires. A large amount of
property in the shape of fences, wood, railroad
ties, etc, has been destroyed.
About o'clock to night fire started in Clarks
lumber-yard at Cedar Springs destroying 1000,
900 feet of partly seasoned pine. The fire now
threatens to enter the village. A special train
with fire engines has gone from here
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28
Resenting a Islander on Mr.. Tlden.

TOWN. TAX.
81 don't think a septuagenarian is the proper
man to elect President" said a Republican.
Who are you talking aboutp asked Democrat;
said the Democrat, you Republicans are always
getting up stories about Tilden. Of course,
every man has his faults and has committed
some slips in life, but III be doggoned if you can
cram it down me that Tilden was ever septu-
what do you call itl' IA septuagenarian." Eyes,
septuagenarian. No, sir; you can't stuff that
down me. Mr.. Tilden, sir, was not that kind of
a man.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28
Steamship News.

New York, April 26.-Arrived Celtic, Egypt,
from Liverpool
New YORK, April 27.-Arriyed Arizona,
from Liverpool
PHILADELPHIA, April 27-Arrived: Lord
Give, from Liverpool.
QUEENsTowN, April 26,-Arrived, City of
Rome, from New York.
LONDON, April 27.-Arrived: City of Mont
real, Leasing, Indiana and Caledonia from New
York; Lord Cough, from Philadelphia.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28
COiIapse of a RuiIding.

PGTTsBURG, April 26.-To-night, about 10
o'clock, the interior walls of the two story building
in Smithfeld streetoccupied by Mrs. Joseph Wae-
ner as a cigar store and dwelling, fell in,
completely burying under bricks and dirt the
two children, Albert and Edward, aged respect
lively sixteen and six years When ex-
treated Edward was found to be
fatally injured, his skull being fractured. Al
bert was badly bruised and cut about the head,
but will recover. The building was the oldest in
tho city, and has long been in a tumble-down
condition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28

Cancels hair or any of the light woolens used
nowadays, of a rich color, can be made into very
handsome looking and comparatively inexpen-
sve curtains To make them hang heavy and
have the appearance Of rich curtains, line them
with cheap Canton flannel and then an outer
lining of sateen, if contrasting color. Fasten
back with brass chains.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28

topics He was noted for the personal attention
he gave to every detail of his complicated bust
ness affairs, andas tinancier regarded one
of the very best in the country. For the last two
or three years Mr. Gaf had sought to be par
tally relieved from the cares of business and
confded the management of his affairs to his
partner and brother-in law, Mr. Henry w.
Smith. He leaves widow and two children.
Mrs. Gaf has been an invalid for wears.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28
Convicted Murderers Lynched.

SHREVEPORT, La, April 80 kilograms state
that Mulican and Clarke, convicted in Ouachita
parish of the murder of old man Rogers and
wife, last month. were taken from Jail at Mon
roe last night, and hanged.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28
Passengers from a Burning Steamer,

New YORK, April 26.-The steamer Orinoco
arrived to-day from Bermuda, bringing thirty
six steerage passengers of the French steamer
Marseilles, from New Orleans for Havre, which
put into Bermuda with her cargo on fire. The
Marseles is dscharging her cargo in order to
hold a second survey.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28
The Apathy of the Business Man.

Milwaukee Sentinel.
When business men are really aroused as
happens at long intervals, in consequence of
some ntolerable evil such as the Tweed ring in
New York, to take active part in politics.
they can accomplish great results But their
normal condition is one of apathy so far as the
public affairs of the country is concerned. They
content themselves with grumbling over abuses
which, with a little decided effort on their part
might be easily corrected.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28
Another Reduction in Miners, Wages.

PrrrsBURe, Pa, April 27.-Coal operators of
the fourth pool have ordered reduction of a
half cent in the mining rate, to take effect to-
morrow. This is the third cut. and it is be-
heved the miners will refuse to work at the new
rate The wages of second pool miners will also
be reduced tomorrow from three and quarter
to three cents nar huahel
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28
Failure at North Adams. Mass.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, April 26--E. j. Cary. a
North Adams rag and scrap dealer, has failed for
500. 600 because of $4,000 attachment placed
on his property by an Erie Pa, bank. The at
tachment grows out the failure of Corcoran &
Young, of Erie, for whom Cary Endorsed ac-
coInmodation paper.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28
Rev. Van Buskirs's Farewell Sermon.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
BLOOMINGTON, April 27.-Rev. D. R, Van
Buskirk, who has been pastor of the Christian
Church of this city for the past four years, this
evening preached his farewell sermon. His
church was crowded to overlooking, and his ser
mon was appropriate, eloquent and affecting
Mr.. Van Buskirk goes to pastorate larger and
more lucrative in indianapolis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28
A Costly Special Train.

ST LOUIS April Ex-Governor Fernandez,
recently appointed minister to France from
Mexico, viii leave the City of Mexico on May 3,
and go through to New York by special train,
accompanied by his family and attendants. 1t is
stated the train will cost $l2 600
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28
Capture of Notorious Horse-Thief.

DALLAS, Tex, April 26-Thomas Wolf, no
torious horse thief, who has operated in Central
Texas for years, and whom the authorities have
been after since 1880, was captured near Long
view and lodged in Dallas Jail tonight by Sher
iff Brawley. He will be taken to Waxahatchee
for trial
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28

Joseph r. Strickler, aged forty five, resident
of Mount joy Pa, has been arrested on charge
of accessory before the fact to the death of Hat
tie Schol who died from tie result of malprac-
tice for which crime DIR. David b. Bruce was
convicted few days ago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28
MINOR MENTION.

a House Bill Making Appropriations for the
Consular and Diplomatic Service.
WAsHINGToS April 2G.-The House commit
tee on appropriations to day reported bill max
ing appropriations for the consular and diplo-
matte service. The amount appropriated is
t977, 10, which is $3G7, 30 less than the est
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28

When you have spilled anything on the stove,
or milk has boiled over, and a sufocating smoke
escapes filling the room and your lungs, sprinkle
the spot with quantity of salt and it will cease
almost Immediately.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28

An insane man named Max Michael residing
in Philadelphia last night set fire 20 the bed in
which he and his one ear-old child were lying.
and both were burned TO death.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28
The Democratic Citizens at Nashville.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
RUsHvILLE, April 26-On Friday evening last
the Democratic citizens held their ward prima-
ries an incorrect report of which appeared in
Saturday mornings Journal The gentlemen
nominated in the respective wards are as fol
lows: First ward, James 7. Nixon and A Parey;
Second ward William Cassidy and Robert Per
ry; Third ward DR.. J. W. Welliver and j. P.
Gufin. The primaries although designated
Citizens" were virtually Democratic, and there
was an entire absence of unity and organization.
One or two of the nominees are among our most
prominent and staunch Republicans, and it is
very doubtful whether they will permit their
names to be used on the ticket.
On Tuesday evening, April %, the Republic
ans will hold their ward primaries; and on the
following Thursday evening, the general con
vention. A straight Republican ticket will be
nominated and it is confidently believed will be
elected
On Thursday evening Captain j. r. Gowdy
organized young mems Republican club at
Carthage with membership Of ffty-two. Hiram
Henley was chosen president and Edward Hill
secretary. The Republicans all over the county
are highly encouraged from the present outlook,
and it is altogether evident that they will sweep
the county with a greatly increased majority at
the coming election.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28
Murder and Suicide.

SYRACUSE, N. Y. April 26.-Dick Putnam shot
and killed his wife while in a buggy near Jordan,
and then shot and killed himself jealousy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28
DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.


WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, April %, A. NJ
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley, light local
showers and slightly cooler, partly cloudy
weather, variable winds.
For the Upper Lake Region clearing and fair
weather, with colder north to west winds, fol-
lowed by winds shifting to easterly. with slight
rise in temperature by Tuesday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28

a fire last night at IS Spruce street, New York,
caused loss Of $4,000. distributed among a
number Of occupants, all Of WHOM are insured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-28

Local Observations.
INDIANAPOLIS, April 27.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18
COlllnA, Reaeh DOnmed.

The Smyrna Record thus speaks of
the future prospect of Collins Beach, a
summer resort on the Delaware Bay,
familiar to many of our citizens:
John 9. Allen, agent for r. s.
Hovey, the owner of Collins Beach,
was iu town on Wednesday, enroute for
the beach where hs went later in the
day to examine the surroundings and
report to the proprietor whether or not
it would b advisable to make any more
improvements there. We had a pleas
ant talk with Mr.. Allen upon his re-.
turn, au6 he said that under no circum-
stances could he advise the expending
Of any more money there, that he
thought 1t best for all concerned 10 sell
the place for what 1t would bring now
and get out of it entirely, and this pro.
badly will be the fate of Collins Beach. ="
Daily Republican., 1884-02-18
Surprlsing llIiteracy.

Representative Willis, of Kentucky
whose bill providing Federal aid to,
education is under consideration in the
Education Committee, has prepared a
statement showing that = illit"racy
holds the balance of power in fourteen
of the Northern and all the Southern
S ates." The statement says, among
other things
ain the. last Presidential contest, so
of the States of the Union, with 29S
electoral votes, were again within the
domination OF sovereigns who could not
read the very charters of their liberties.
The msjorities which they gave could
have been Overtbrown by combined
vote of their illiterate voters, even if
those majorities have been five times as
great as they were. In 1876 Mr.. Tilden's
majority of the popular vote was
157. 394 in 1880 Mr.. Gariield's majority
was only 3,O33. In 1876 sixty of our
seventy six Senators, three fifths Of the
whole, and 259 of the 292 Representa-
tives were in the grasp of iiliteracy. In
1880 aS of our rs Senators and 292 Of
our 325 Representatives, were IN States
and districts where illiterate voters
held the balance of the power.