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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28
General and Personal.

Special TO the INDIANAPOLIS Journal
WASHINGTON Dec. 2z-John A. Burbank, of
Richmond arrived here this morning. and start
ed home to night He has been to New York
Mrs MeElroy, the Presidents sister, came
here tonight to assist in preparing for the New
Years reception at the White House, in which
she win prominently figure.
Miss Theresa Filey. of this city, has gone on
a visit to her aunt, Mrs. Thomas J. Study at
Richmond.
Miss S. W. Dowd, formerly of the Pension
Office, has gone to indianapolis. where she will
be married to J, H. Stiers at the house of her
sister, Mrs. Tyler. From that city she
goes to Colfax, Ia, to become mistress
of her own home Senator and Mrs.
Hale. of Maine, will entertain Mr..
and Mrs Blaine at dinner next week They
were dined by Commissioner aud Mrs. Loring
last night.
Henry Fitch, of Indiana, has been designated
for appoin tment under the civl-service law, 10 a
position in the Treasury Department.
The postoffice at Fidelity, Pike county, has
been discontinued; the mail goes to Orwell
Mr.. Price, Commissioner Of Indian Affairs, a
strict temperance man, commenting upon intern
peranee and the murder in this city today, said:
There are 200. 900 inhabitants in this city,
which is the capital of this great Nation and the
central point of its refinement and culture, and
vet there is more drunkenness and crime here
than among the 250 900 Indians, who are savages
and have felt the eleyating influence of our
modern civilization"
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ELECTORAL MESSENGERS.
Penalties to Which They Are Subject for Fail
ing to Discharge Their Duties.

Penalties to Which They Are Subject for Fail
ing to Discharge Their Duties.
Washington star.
have not yet made return of their electoral
votes, said a reporter to Senator Edmunds, Act
ing Vice president of the United States, to-day.
81 am glad" replied the Senator, 'that this is
something can tell the Star about without re-
serve. All but the States of Oregon and Iowa
have sent in their electoral returns by mail
Now, as to the returns by messenger, a number
of States are yet delinquent The States of
California, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska,
Nevada, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas and
Wisconsin have not yet sent in their electoral
votes by messenger"
"Will this delinquency invaidate the vote of
any of tho States, Senatorl" asked the reporter
The Act of Congress, Senator Edmunds re.
piled, requires that there shall be three sets OF
the electoral votes. One shall be deposited
with the district Judge II second shall be sent
to the President of the Senate by mail. and a
third by messenger that messenger to be duly
appointed by the Electoral College. These re
turns must be delivered to the President of the
Senate by the first Wednesday in January. If
the messenger fails to deliver the vote intrusted
to him by the time prescribed, the law further
prescribes that heavy penalty shall be imposed
upon him.. These certificates Of the votes OF q
State are duplicates, and the law also provides
that if the vote of any State has not been re-
ceived by the first Wednesday in January. then
the Secretary of State shall send a special mes
senger to the district judge Of the delinquent
State where, under the law, the first set must
be deposited and procure that. which must be
delivered to the Viee-presdent forthwith
These are the main provisions of the law.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28
The Storm at st. Louis.

ST.. Louis, Dec. 27.-A heavy sleet storm set
in here this morning and prevailed most of the
day, doing great damage to trees and shrubbery,
and breaking Geographic connections in all
directions. Over fifty wires were ice
laden nearly all day, and refused to work.
The storm extends to all points of the compass,
but owing to broken connections, its extent can
not be ascertained. The weather moderated a
good deal this afternoon and tonight, and the
rain has ceased. Tine streets of the city are
adoat with slush, and the pavements
coated with ice, making pedestrianism
difficult and dangerous. Indications tonight
are that the storm is broken, and that the
weather will clear and become much warmer.
Navigation is still closed here but the present
soft weather gives assurance that the ice gorges
south will soon give way, and give us an open
river to Cairo and below.
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CAN 1T BE CAUGHT?
Bell Thrown from the Top of tho Wash
ingtOn Monument


ingtOn Monument.
Washington Star.
1t was reported that Superintendent Nc
Laughlin, of the Washington monument, had
made a bet with Paul Hines, the famous ball
fielder, that he (Hinest cannot eatch a
base bail thrown from one Of the windows Of the
Washington monument Mr. Mclaughlin said
to-day that he had mado no such bet, but that he
would be willing to wager that the bali would not
be caught It is probable that the monument
will he used for many tests as to failing bodies,
and so much interest attaches to an eX
pertinent similar to the enc spoken of that it Is
more than likely the test will be made Officers
OF the monument calculate roughly that the ball
would take about fvea and one half seconds to de-
scend and at the bottom would be going at the rate
of about $50 feet per second, or IN the neishoor-
hood of two miles per minute. The resistance
to be offered by the person who attempts to
catch it would be only Ito pounds, or, in other
words. he would have to put forth enough
strength to lift that weight. The ball. it Is
thought would not be going as fast as many that
are taken readily by the infelders in d game of
ball But there are other matters to be- eonsid-
dered which would make the test more difficult
The great height would perhaps prevent the
balls being seen at once when thrown, and
every person who has attempted to catch a ball
thrown or batted very hard in the air recognizes
the difficulty of Judging it accurately. If Hines
should attennpt to catch it. he would probably
have more trouble in judging IT than in catching
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TIE FIRE RECORD.
Burning of a Kansas City Furniture Store
List of Insurance,


List of Insurance.
KANSAS CITY, Dec. 27.-rhe North, Orrison
& Co. furniture store in this city,
was destroyed by fire this morning,
and the adjoining buildings occupied
by Wolfe Brothers, dealers in general furnish
ing goods, badly scorched and damaged by
water The total loss will exceed 800, 600.
Both buildings were owned by w. c. Lowben-
stein, and insured as follows:
Glens Falls, $500; North British and Mer-
camille, g., 500; Sun of London. SO, 500; CONNER
cial Union Assurance Company S. 800
Lancashire, $1,000; Washington Fire and
Marine, $4,000; Liverpool, London and
Globe, s. 900; Germauia of New York, So, 600.
Insurance on stock: Phoenix of London. So, 800;
Lancashire, $1,000; Franklin of Philadelphia,
$1,000; Penn Fire, s., 500; National of Hartford,
50, 500; Htna of Hartford, 81, 500; Hartford
of Hartford, $4,000; Farmers of York Pa,
81 600; Home of California, 81 500; Continental
of New York. s., 600; American Central of st.
Louis $500; Northern of London, $4,000; St
Paul of st. Paul. 81, 500; Newark of New Jersey
81 600; Buffalo German, 50, 500; Scottish Of
Edinburg, $4,000; Home of New York,
s., 800; London Assurance. $500, Mer-
camille of Boston, $500; New York
Alliance SO 500; Union of California, So, 900;
Phoenix of Hartford, So, 900; German American,
$4500; Providence of Washington, $780, Mer-
chants of New Jersey, s., 500; Royal of Liverpool
ST. 500
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28
MINOR MENTION.

Runor that Another Cuban Filibustering
Expedition Is Being Fitted Out.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-The Secretary of the
Treasury has received communication from
the collector Of customs at New Orleans, saying
he is informed by the Spanish consul that one
Gomez recently left that city for some point on
the gulf coast. with a view, it is believed, to
getting out fflihustering expedition to Cuba, to
be conveyed by the schooner Phoenix The col
leetor says be has notified collectors at gulf
ports. with view to interceptins the proposed
expedition. The Secretary of State has been
furnished copy of the letter.
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Precautions Against Chicago Socialists.

CHICAGO, Dec. 27-In view of threats made
by Socialistic leaders, and recent demonstra-
tons by their followers. the commander of the
First Infantry has established a volunteer guard
10 protect the arms and property of the regi
meat stored in its army, The statement is
made that four regularly organized military
companies of Socialists are now in existence in
1nndnp rifles
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From Numerous Testimonials We Select the Following:


From WelI-KnoWn and Prominent Llergyman.
SHKLBYvILLE, H., June II, 1884.
Messrs. A. Kiefer g. Co.:
Gentlemen-A year two since began to lose my
hair. prescription by barber temporarily checked
it, but after brief time it again began to by
haudfuls, and prescription by a physician again
checked it,
During last winter and spring it again became dry
and harsh, and finally left the top of my head bare.
afraid to use it. dreading sulphur lead or nitrate of
silver. But matters growing daily and the
fly season close at hand, procured bottle of
Kozothium. The result is excellent crop of hair,
and strange to say of its original color soft and PHI
able clean scalp and irritation, and this the head
of a man fifty. have hesitation in saying it
is the best hair restoreP extant and from trial do
not believe there is particle of anything dangerous
in it. Yours truly, REV. B. MILLS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28
Two Thousand Persons Thrown Out of Work.

SHENANDOAH, Ga, Dec. 27.-Pea Ridge Nos
] and 2 and the station colieries near Mahonoy
plane and Indian Ridge and Plank Ridge col
lieries have shut down indefinitely, throwing
out of employment over 1000 men and boys
These eo.iieries are owned and operated by the
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Co.,
and nearly $50, 600 month was paid in wages
for the FIVE mines.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28
A Novel Law Suit.

WASHINGTON, Dec. GA novel suit for dam
ages is being tried in the Circuit Court of this
District. A grocer went to tile Bank of Wash
ington on a certain day to pay note de. He
rendered larger amount of silver than the bank
cared to receive. Not offering acceptable money
in time. the note went to protest. This fact be
coming public the grocer alleges that it de-
stroyed his credit, and he had to fail. He there
fore sues to recover $40 900 from the bank.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28
Strike of Car-Drivers.

New ORLEANS, Dec. 2Z-The car drivers
struck to day, and to- might there is not a line of
cars in operation in the city. except the Dumaine
street and one OF two other downtown lines.
The history of this strike, while based on the
alleged bad faith of the railroad directors in vio-
lating the compromise of November, takes the
new shape of demand for increased pay over
that previously agreed upon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28
Elevators, Residence and Depot Burned.
snecial to fha Indianannlis InnrnaI.

LAwRENcEBURG, Dec. PA big fire oc-
cured at Elizabethtown, near this place. this
morning. Christy 6 Co.'S elevators, contain
ing 1000 bushels of grain A. c. Bonham's resi-
dence and the Big -Four depot, and several cars
containing grain were burned. Total loss about
SIG, 600; insurance on elevators Sc 000 Elevators
viii be rebuilt at once.
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cies than now exist. It is also argued that if at
every disagreement Congress is to go back TO
former bills the practice will amount to ''perma-
nent annual appropriations fol the department
affected; and abolition of such appropriations
has been one of the prospective and, in part, ac-
complished reforms of recent years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28
Livery Stable Burned.

WBsTBEND, Wis, Dec 2L-At an early hour
this morning fire destroyed Wattig & Kearns
livery stable and the large hotel barn of Charles
Wolf, adjoining. involving loss of about S. 900;
insured tor about half
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28
She Ate the Plaster.

New York, Dec 27-Mrs. Pauline Linare,
the wife of an Italian living at 66 Adams street,
Brooklyn, complained of a severe pain in her
arm Her husband went out and bought porous
plaster to apply to the arm. Not knowing how
the plaster was to be used, the woman ate it,
and was made so sick that an ambulance surgeon
had to be summoned, and she was taken to the
hospital
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28

ToRoNro Dec 27.-Word has been received
here of a terrible accident on the Northern rail
way extension. near Bracebridge, two or three
DAYS ago The foreman of a gang of workmen
was engaged in rammng down dynamite into a
grill hole, when the dynamite exploded, throw
ing him clear over derrick and killing hun in
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28
railure OF a Observation-Disclosures Firm.

: ST. I.0uiS, Dee. 27.--Henry S. Hopkins & Co,
III assets ave estimated at $8S 600; liabilities
unknown The firm is composed of Henry S.
Jiopkins, " nham McCully and William K. Hop
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28
The Story of a Misspent Life.

BOSTON, Dec. ga dispatch to the Herald
from Gardner. Me, says ''Sedgwick l.. Plummer
died in the almshouse in this city. last night.
The deceased was graduate from Harvard Col
lege and from the Dana Law School; he was
about forty years of age His father left him
$4,000 which he soon squandered in riotous
living. and died pauper"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28
From a Lady Of Clay County.
RDAzTr Tud INV = QS

Messrs. A. Kiefer & Co, indianapolis;
Gentlemen-Having butlttle faith in hair restora-
tves was after much hesitation and with great
luctance, induced to try bottle of Lyons
Kozothium. My hair gray, coarse and
harsh, and so brittle that for years, when
combed or brushed il would break off. Upon
using the Kozothium speedy and desirable change
took place. My hair became live and lustrous, re-
gained its natural color ceased TO break Off and is
soft elastic and glossy any need desire. AS
hair dressing find Indispensable and indorse
it heartily for all purposes for which it is recon-
mended. MRS FANNIE B. RALMsIIRY.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28
Rurning OF the War,n sprtngs Hotel.

KNoxvIL.LE. Tenn, Dec. 2.-The Warm
Springs Hotel, at Warm Springs N. c., burned
to-day. 1t was one of the largest hotels in
the South Nothing was saved Loss, $l50, 600.
insured for $50, 900 Colonel Rumbough owned
a two-thiris interest. The hotel will be rebuilt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28
Knittine-NuI Rurned.

Troy, N Y, Dec 27.-Fire broke out in Egg
bert's knittiEgmlll at Cohocs, this afternoon.
The loss win probably reach $50, COO insured.
I've hundred and fifty operatives ara thrown
out of work
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28

Chicago, St. Louis & Plttsburg.
Depart-New York, Philadelphia, Wash
ington, Baltimore and Pittsburg
Express, daily, s--.,---.--... 4:25 am
Dayton and Columbus Express,
cept Sunday .IO:45 am
Richmond Accommodation 400 pm
New York, Philadelphia, Washing
ton, Baltimore and Pittsburg Ex-
press, daily, ST. h-.------.---.--. 4:55 pm
Dayton Express, except Sunday. 4:S5 pm
sunday $40 I'm
New, York, Philadelphia, Washing
ton, Baltimore and P;ttsburg Ex-
press, daily l1:37 am
Columbus and Dayton Express ex-
cept Sunday --..---.--..--- 4:30 pm
New York Philadelphia, Washing
ton Baltimore and Pittsburg Ex
press, daily. ..-.---..-. .1O:2o pm
Dayton Express, daily except Sun
day -IO:zo pm
CHICAGO DIVISION VIA KoKoMo, P @. ST. l.. R. R.
Depart-Louisville and Chicago Express
pc.........--.....-. Ills am
Louisville and Chicago Fast Elk
press, daily, So -ll'Vo pm
press, daily, s..-..............-. 3:5s am
Chicago and Louisville Express
c.
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WAR DBPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Dec. %, A. M
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley--Partly
cloudy weather, local rains, nearly stationary
temperature, southerly winds.
Forthe Upper Lake Region-Cloudy weather,
rain or snow southerly winds, shifting to north
westerly, stationary followed by lower tempera-
ture.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28
ELEGANT AND DELIGHTFUL HAIR DRESSING,

And an Indispensable article toilet To middle who
Lycomme
goWho of andhe lthvh hair
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stantly. His body was blown to pieces Three
other men were terribly injured, and are now
lying in a temporary hospital at Bracebridge.
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Steamship News.

NEw YoRK. Dec. 2I--ArriYedi Celtic, from
Liverpool; Ethiopia, from Glasgow
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28

XITANTED-THE CHEAPEST NEWSPAPERS IN
W the West the Weekly Indiana STATE journal
One dollar per yea-.
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From Popular Hardware Man.
INDIANAPOLIS, July L, l8s


INDIANAPOLIS, July L, 1884.
Messrs. A Kiefer & Co.:
Gentlemen-I have antipathy to al so calledhair
restorers. few weeks ago, however, giving way to
the persistent entreaty of a friend, tried Lyons
Kozothum. 1 am delighted with it. My hair, which
very gray has been restored to its former natural
color It is longer harsh and coarse but is smooth,
glossy and heathfu and my scalp feels better than it
has for years. cheerfuly bear testimony TO the fact
that Lyons Kozothum is true restorer of health and
natural color to hair and heartily indorse it, 1t is
not only clearly remedy hut it is admirable hair
dressing; and that know its virtues would not,
under any circumstances be without it, Yours truly.
w. T. QUIGLEY.
From One of the Best Known Insurance Men In
Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS July 5, 1884.
A. Kiefer & Co.:
Gentlemen-For some time my hair has been falling
out threatening with badness used Ayers
Hair Vgor, Halls Hair Remover and other remedies,
with effect My scalp has always given me trouble,
being covered with scales the result of scrofulous
affection Recently [ prevailed upon to try
Lyons Koz0thium The effect wonderful. Not on'y
the falling off of the hair promptly arrested and
a new growth of hair stimulated in its stead but the
scales removed from the scalp which is no longer
feversh and uncomfortable, but cool and healthfui.
My hair which was exceedingly gray, has resumed it's
natural color and is soft and glossy. am using
il upon my beard to which it is restoring the former
natural color though slowly than to my hair rec
ommend it with confidence medicine for the scalp,
hair tonic and hair restorer. K h. EsARDsLER.
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Indiana. Bloomington g. Western.

Indiana, Bloomington Western.
PEORIA DIVISION.
Depart-Pacifc Express and Mail .-.-...-.. 7:25 am
Kansas and Texas Fast Limo, r. c.. sos pm
Burlington and Rock Island Ex
press, daily, r. c. and s. lilo pm
Arrive-Eastern and Southern Express
daily, T. C, and g.. --.....--...... $50 am
Cincinnati Special, +. c.-.....-.-.-1l:0D am
Atlantic Express and Mail. $50 pm
ST. LOUIS DIVISION.
Depart-Moore6eld Accommodation. ..-.... ESQ am
Mail and Day Express. .-.--------- 800 am
Night Express, daily, c.--..----.1l:05 pm
Arrive-Night Express, daily, T. 300 am
Mail and Day Express. --.---.----. 600 pm
Mooreield Accommodation. .----.. 6;lO pm
EASTERN DIVISION.
Depart-Eastern Express Mail daily, g., r. c. APO am
Day Express. .....-..--...-..-....11 as am
Atlantic Express daily, S. and c C. 7;Io pm
Arrive-Paciic Express daily S. and c. Goo am
Western Express ---.--..-----.-.. 4:40 pm
Burlington and Rock Island Tx.
press, daily, $. and r. c. 1885 pm
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Local Observations.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec, Of.
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RESTORES THE NATURAL COLOR


deposits sediment the scalp the delicate fabric
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-06-29
C. X. 0ARRIsoN's ENDORSEMENTS.
Assignee Terry Authorized TO Settle with
the Pittsbursh, Cleveland and Toledo.

Assignee Terry Authorized to Settle with
the Pittsbursh, Cleveland and Toledo.
John T. Terry, assignee OF Cornelius K.
Garrison. was authorized yesterday by Judge
Van Hoesen to effect a settlement OF Mr.. Gar
rison's claims against the Pittsburgh. Cleve-
land and Toledo Railroad Company. Mr..
Terry says In his petition that very large part
OF Mr.. Garrison's liabilities 10 for endorse
ments Of the commercial paper OF that COM
pany. The amount aggregates over 81 900. 900.
part Of which Is secured by stock and bonds OF
the company at rs per cent OF par These 50.
fixed price are, Mr. Terry alleges. worth their
face value; The large claims OF Mr.. Garrison
against tho railroad company can, tt is as.
serted IS, BE- adjusted BY aiding the company IN
provide revenue for all expenses and fixed
charges. and in order to effect this. the bonds
and stocks now hypothecnted must be secured
by taking up the endorsed paper. The rail-
road company offers to pay. 100000 OF these
notes. but to obtain them the assignee must
advance $3.50. 900 to redeem tho securities. and
this he is authorized to do after having filed
his official bond
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-06-29
ENJOININ0 STEVE ELKINs.
The Land Company OF New Mexico Accuses
hin sf Tryins 10 Frsess Il Out.

The Land Company OF New Mexico Accuses
hin sf Tryins 20 Frsese Il Out.
The Land Company OF New Mexico. lin
ited has brought . suit against Stephen B.
Elkins to establish its title to q one-flfth
interest in q tract Of land in New Mexico.
known as the Mora grant, and Judge Lawrence
granted yesterday an Injunction restraining
Elkins pending the controversy from dispos-
ing Of any part OF the lands in dispute.
Tho company asserts In its complaint that
Elklns. with E. N. Darling. Thomas B. Catron.
Paul Butler. and T. Rush Spencer became in
terested In 1870 In the Mora tract. comprising
1877 900 acres; that the title was taken in the
name OF Elkins to hold for tho benefit OF all
the five persons. neither Of whom was TO- sell
his individual share except BY consent OF the
other four. Each paid $1,000. The plaintiff
claims to have derived title to one OF the shares
by advancing SC. 900 to ono BlaSkmore Of Lon
don. England who had purchased the interest
OF one Of the original five.
The plaintiff claims that 1t had the assent OF
Elktns to the conveyance. md that subse-
quent!y Elkins. by suits In New. Mexico. ac-
Quired title to moro than two-thirds Of the
property. and Is now seeking In the same way
to absorb the remainder: that while these
suits were pending Ekins has had a railroad
run through the lands. has sold privileges for
cutting timber to the extent Of 5000. 900. and
now threatens to sell the whole tract for
seventy cents an acre. which is far below its
real value.