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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-19
Railroad Wrecks.

LANCASTER, PA, Dec. 1S-The fast line east
on the Pennsylvania wrecked by a broken
rail at Christiana, this morning. Passenger and
sleeping cars were partly thrown over an en-
bankment and badly broken. The passengers
were considerably shaken up, but only one was
slightly injured.
The morning train west on the East Brandy
wine g. Waynesburg railroad was wrecked
this morning by broken rail at Reeds road
Chester county. The engine was telescoped
and the engineer and fireman crushed beneath
it. VIM. Baker, of Philadelphia, the engineer,
was killed and the fireman was seriously in
jured No passengers hurt
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p. +. Barnum Encourages Oratory.

BRIDGEPoRT, Dec. Sat meeting of the
Common Council, last night letter was read
from P IT, Barnum offering to place in the
hands of the city treasurer the sum of 81, Goo
the income from which is not to fall below so
per annum. and is to be divided equally between
the two students of the High School who shall
write and deliver the best Two English orations.
The gift may take the form of a medal to be
known as the Barnum medal, OF it's equivalent
in money as the recipient may elect. The only
stipulation Mr. Barnum makes is that the city
secure the donor against the loss or dimnution
of the fund and the necessary action was taken
by the council to that effect last night.
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The stuck-Up De Poultices.

PhiIadeInhia GAIL.
Mrs. Poore-''The horrid thingl I wish I'd
never got acquainted with her at all" Mr.
Poore-"Whats the matter, dear!' "That
stuck-up Mrs. De Poultice has got so proud now
that she won't even recognize me on the street.
my gracious, what luck! Old De Poultice has
stopped bowling to me too" Luck" BEST
luck we ever had. [ supposed, OF course, Mrs.
De. Poultice was friendly with you, and [ have
been in fear and trembling for six weeks 1"
"Why what about" Times are very hard now,
and money is mighty scarce" But what has
that to do with the De POultices!' 81 was
afraid they might invite us to their silver we'd
ding next month
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Swindlcrs CauCht.

DIES MONIES Iowa, Dec. 18.-Tom Plummer
of st. Louis, and DR.. S. NJ. Kern of Indianap-
oils, were arrested at Donley Station this morn
ing They opened up at Indanola last week to
cure chronic rheumatism and employed a resi-
dent to hunt up cases On receiving his reports
they drove to several patients and proposed to
cure them for $40 each, the money to be paid in
year in case of cure. They presented condi-
tional notes to sign in duplicate, one being for
the physicians and the other for the patients
The notes were in blocks, but between each two
was sandwiched an absolutely promisory note
for $40, drawing interest from maturity the
first one being turned up while the second was
being signed, but not far enough to show the
text of the second note They visited Elias
Cozade who signed the notes. They also Wis
tied G. w. Pearson, who declined to sign the
second note without reading it. They told him
as he was turning it up to read, to stop as he
would tear the first one. but he persisted and
they enatched the block out of his hand, saying
it was spoiled The next one of course was all
right, but he refused to sign it and denounced
them as scoundges. He notified Cozade, who
by energetic action secured their arrest
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TIE HOUSE.
Much Time Spent in Untyiug a Tough Par
IiamentaTy Knot.

Much Time Spent in CntYing a Tough Par
Hamentary Knot.
WASHINGTON, Dec ls-Immediately after
reading the journal the House resumed consider
alton Of the interstate commerce bill, the pend
ing question being on a motion to table the mo-
tion to reconsider the vote by which the House
yesterday adopted MIR. COTS amendment pro-
Viding that in the transportation of passengers
railroad companies shall make no discrimination
on account of race or color.
The motion TO reconsider was tabled-yeas 40
nays 1O8.
Mr. Barksdale offered an amendment provid
ing that the furnishing Of separate aecommoda
TONS with equal facilities and equal comforts,
at the same charges, shall not be considered
discrimination.
The amendment was agreed to-yeas l3l,
nays 124.
poned few moments to allow the House to non
concur in the Senate amendments to the bill
making temporary provision for the naval serv-
ice.
Messrs. Randall, Holman and Long were APP
pointed conferees.
When the interstate commerce bill was again
taken up, Mr. Reagan demanded the previous
question on the first section
A poi1t of order made that, as the bill
was being considered as in committee of the
whole, it was not competent for the House TO
take any action which would prevent the offer
ing of amendments and discussion under the
fve-minute rule. After a long debate the Speaker
delivered his opinion The Chair recognized the
the difficulty Of the question, as well as the i'm
portance of the decision a precedent The
order Of the House was that the bill should be
considered in committee Of the whole When the
House was consideringa bill as incommittee the
Observation-Disclosures proceedings of the House
nearly as possible to the proceedings ofthe
mittee. The rules Of the House prescribed what
the effect Of the previous question was. 1t was
to bring the House to direct vote on the main
question Now, the gentleman from Texas de-
manded the previous question on the first sec
ton of the bill. If the House ordered it, what
vote was to be talenl The Chair was of opinion
that when the House was considering bill as in
committee a motion for the previods question
could not be entertained unless there was some
question pending before the House. The Chair
thought the gentlemans motion was. at least
premature and for the present he declined to
entertain the demand for the previous question
Mr.. Reagan then moved to limit debate on the
question to five minutes, but the Speaker de-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-19
Money-Order Forger Captured,

W1.KEsBARRE, Pa, Dec 1a-Thomas Pen
hail. of Chicago who in May last, forged the
signature Of Philip Hancock on number of
money orders in that city, obtaining cash there,
on, and afterwards making his escape, was ar
rested here this afternoon, while at work on the
Red Ash mine, as miner. He was committed
to prison to await the arrival of Postofic In
spector Abels of Philadelphia. and Deputy
Marshal Sherman, of Illinois, who will represent
the government at the hearing before the United
States Commissioner. He admitted his guilt to
Marshal Barring here while on his way to
prison.
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Low Temperature in the Northwest.

CHICAGO Dec 1S-11 P. M.-The severe stress
of weather here and throughout the Northwest
continues tonight. In this city temperature of
16o below zero is indicated, with a tendency
downward The following reports from north
western points to the Associated Press, and by
specials, show the temperature at o'clock this
evening all below zerG
Bloomington. ILL.,, 16; LaPorte, Ind, IA; Rock
Island, III, "a: Nation, Southern Illinois, 10,
and growing colder; Oshkosh, Wis, %; Des-
Moines, Ia, 20. At o'clock this morning the
following; temperatures were reported Du-
buque, Ia, IA; Waupauca, Wis, 49, Milwaukee,
%, and colder tonight; ST. Paul reports 20 to
43 below at points in Minnesota.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-19
The Country,s Illiternte Yoters.

New YORK. Dec. 1.-THE Friends National
Aid to Common School Education will forward
to Congress u minute of the proceedings of the
meeting here. 1t says; 1.-THE number of illit-
crate voters in nearly every State is larger than
the majority in said State for either political
party at the presidential election. In some
States it is from 10 to so per cent of the whole
number of votes. Hence, the decision of the
presidency is always possibly in the hands of
nnnered 10 cast
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-19
Did Not Want Him,

Pittsburg Chronicle
Good morning, sir said young Thermom-
eter to the gentleman of the house, Who had an
swered the bell 'Tm a new Thermometer,
with the best of references, and would like to
engage with you for the winter"
Don't want you, replied the citizen.
you don't Why, winters here'
Cant help it. I'm going by Virgins and the
Weather Bureau this winter"
But they're not reliable, sir
Il don't give cent When they say cold I'm
going to be cold; and when they say warm, I'm
gon,to be warm. This season I'm going to en-
JOY myself, You bet Good day!a
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-19

ST. LOUIS Dec. 1S-Several prominent fire in
surance men held a secret meeting yesterday to
consider the raising of rates in various cities in
the country, but it is not known whether they
reached any definite conclusion. The PROPOSE
ton to advance rates in this city from TO 10
per cent. was taken under advisement
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-19

Horticultural hall has very fine display Of
fruits. ferns trees, shrubs, bushes and the like,
and assurance is given that il: few days it will
be much more beautiful,
The Catholic Archbishop of New Orleans,
heartily approves of keeping open the eyposi-
ton on Sundays, for the benefit Of the day labor
er, mechanic and clerk.
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phila dephia Press.
Watterson for minister to France. Colonel
Watterson is not only a gentleman and a
scholar, but he shake hands with the real
Parsian accent and open bottle of champagne
without spreading the impression that he is
firing Fourth Of July salute. He acquired
these manifold accomplishments during his pro.
tractod residenee wears ago in Paris-ky.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-19
The worlds Exposition Taking Shape.

New ORLEANS, Dec 18-Following the heavy
rains of yesterday to-day was intensely cold, and
the attendance at the Worlds Exposition was
even less than during Wednesdays deuge.
Within the buildings work, however, has &C
lively progressed, and new exhibits rapidly took
shape The Mexican aud Jerusalem exhibits
in bond were released and moved to the grounds
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AGENTS WANTED.

TLECTRIC LIGGTrS-WANTED, AN ACTIVE
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A Wise Precaution.

Boston journal.
If all tie Democrats go to Washington who
now think Of it, the railroads will reap a harvest
1t may be added that their friends should reseve
for each visitor, to send to him, sufficient money
to purchase return ticket.
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ALI diseases of lower bowel, includ.
ing pile JUNIORS radically cured. Book of particu-
lars, two (3c) stamps, Worlds Dispensary Medi-
cal Association, Buffalo n. Y.
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No MnR.

It is the opinion of Messrs Houck and Barnie,
managers of the Baltimore, Md, Base Ball
Club, that st. Jacobs Oil is the best cure ever
used by base ball players for sprains, bruises,
aches and pains.
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DAILY WEATHER. BULLETIN.
Indications.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER
WAsHNGTON. Dec. 10, 1 A. N.
For the Ohio Valley and Tennessee-Gener-
ally fair weather, northerly winds, nearly sta
tionary temperature.
For the Upper Lake Internationally fair
weather, stationary. followed by slight rise in
temperature, westerly winds.
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AUCTION SALES,

HUNT McCURDY REAL ESTATE AND GEN
/ i eral Auctioneers No So East Washington street
Stocks of merchandise IN city country bought out
right for cash.
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One Man for Silver.

Chicago News.
II see, Senator Sherman, you say silver is bad
money"
yes sir, it is"
''Well, sir, want to say to you that you are
doing much to bring ruin on this country
How so, sirl'
well, sir, without silver money I and my
kind would starve to DEATH
"How's that} Who are your
'Dle! I'm a sleeping car porter
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WANTED.

XXTANTED--DIEN AND WOMEN TO START A
w now business at their homes; easily learned in an
hour; no peddling; Toe 10 soc an hour made daytime
or evening. Send Zoe for 20 samples and package
of goods to commerce work on. Address H. q. Fay,
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An Enducement
Mamma with silken thread in her hands,
DO be brave, and have it out, Maggie; it will be
all over in a second
Tommy" YES and it will be ore less for You
to clean, you know, Maggie"
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Local observations.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. I 8.
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General Observations.
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
WASHINGTON, Dec. Is, 1924 p. n.
Dissertations taken at the moment of time at
al stations.
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Maximum temperature, 1.3; minimum tempera-
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Balance pecenber !, 1881. .......... S4s&, 4991e
JOHN j. COOPER Treasurer Of stste
JAS. H. RICE, Auditor Of State
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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-10-16

D1atAO'0 W0oh1D8eOA AooAoe
WASHINGTON, Oct. IA story
has recently bes1 going the rounds
Of the Democratic journals to the
effect that Blaine, while his Wash
-inften residence Vas in course Of
construction, refused to pay tho
carpenters, and other mechanics
employed thereon the regular rate
Of WAGES demanded BY their union.
Nessrs. Gray and Fleming Of this
city, Who represented Blaine and
builder Davidson, respsctivsly, a.
referees in auditing the bills, deny
the story, and have prepared state
msnts showing that the regular
market price was psid 70 all work
men employed on the building.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-10-16

The Democrats on Tuesday last
ran the same man at the head OF
the ticket who was elected two
years ago BY : majority Of 1890
They had the machinery Of election
in their hands, they had replaced
the regrsstry law, and made =
frantic attempt to veil their fight
under the Prohibition movement
In spite ef al these make-shifts
thav we're buried out Of sight,