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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-12
HOT SUMMERS IN HISTORY.
Thermometers Burst, Meat Cooked in the
Sun, and Rivers Dried Up.

Thermometers Burst, Meat Cooked in the
Sun, and Rivers Dried Up.
Nineteenth Century Steele
People who are complaining Of the heat should
remember the extraordinary weather of former
years. In 627 the heat was SO great in France
and Germany that all springs dried up, water
became SO scarce that many people died of thirst
In $40 work in the fields had to be ssiFFeR Ep eg
ricultural iaborers persisting in their work were
struck down in few minutes so powerful was
the sun. In 993 the suns rays were so fierce
that vegetation burned up as under the action
of fire. In 1000 rivers ran dry under the pro-
tracted heat, the fish were left dry in heaps and
putrefed in a few hours. The stencil that en-.
sued produced the plague. Men and animals
venturing in the sun in the summer of 1922 fell
down dying, the throat parched to a finder and
the blood rushed to the brain.
In 1872 not only did the rivers dry up, but the
ground cracked on every side and became baked
to the hardness of stone. The Rhine in Alsace
nearly dried up Italy was visited with terrific
heat in 1889; vegetation aud plants were burned
up. The heat IN several departments during the
summer Of 1705 was equal to that in a glass
furnace Meat could be cooked by merely ex-
posing it to the sun. Not a soul dared venture
out between noon and o'clock in the afternoon
In Ills many shops had to close; the theaters
never opened their doors for several months
Not drop of water fell during six months.
In 1853 the Thermometer rose to .118 degrees.
In l779 the heat at Bologna was so great that a
great number of people were stifed. There was
not sufficient air for the breath, and people had
to take refuge under ground. In July, 1793 the
heat became intolerable The rivers ran dry in
several provinces during 1871. In 1872 a pro-
.tracted heat was accompanied by storms and
earthquakes. I In 1882 the heat brough about the
cholera in France 20, 900 persons fell victims to
the visitation in Paris alone. In 1916 the Their
mometer marked l25 degrees in the sun.
FinallyI thasummers of 1859 1860, 1862 1870, 1874
etc, although excessively hot, were not attended
by any disaster
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MI. blaine and the Germans.
New .York Yribpne,s Pelitical Column.

7 =
A leading German of st. Louis, who has
always born an active part in the politics Of his
city, and in the-West said: 1.-THE tide of German
sentiment, which has always been favorable to Mr.
Blaine, is setting toward the party with amuch
stronger current all of the time. So strong is it
that ithas kept the German Republican papers in
line The Post went nearly over to the opposi-
ton, but the revolt Of its readers was so decided
that 1t had to swing %ack into position, and is
now doing active work for our party. The Ger
mans are getting so much interested that several
of the strongest speakers have either gone or
are preparing to depart to enter into the cam
paign in Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio. Among
these gentlemen are Dr. H. NJ. Starkloff, presi-
dent Of the Turner-bund, and Judge Gottschalk
former associate of Carl Schurz. 1t is also said
that the editor of the Westliche Post, Of which
Carl Schurz is understood to be large owner,
will take active part in the Republican canvass
DIR, Otto Guenther, editor of the st Louis Trlb-
une, will also take the stump His paper has
recently published campaign edition which is
one of the ablest campaign documents yet pre-
scented in that language to the German voter of
the West and Northwest
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-12
Mr.. Blaine and Prohibition.

Augusta Me- Special. ss.t A
The constitutional amendment for prohibition
has been carried by about 80 090 majority The
Democratic State committees, acting under in
struetions from the t.Barnum Morey letter COM
mite instructed Democrats in many places to
vote for the amendment with the purpose of In
juring Mr. Blaine IN Western States, but the
scheme miscarried, owing to Mr. Blaines cour-
ageous stand in explaining why he did not vote
for the amendment Temperance people eener
all commend his course, as the questionis wholly
one for the States to deal with, and cannot
under the Constitution, be made national ques-
ton 1t was the plan Of the Democrats to try
and bring the issue into the national canvass In
Ohio with view of aobscuring the tariff and
other live industrial interests. The large ma
iority given the amendment by the Democrats
and Mr. Blaines refusal to fall into their trap
has discounted them. ilas
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-12
! WEDDING Gown GoEs BEGG1NG.
Peculiar Story Which Is Agitating the
Gossips of TapleyviIle.

Boston Special
A sensational story comes from Tapleyville
which partakes somewhat of the nature of the
absurd decisions of witchcraft days. 1t appears
that young woman was about to be married
and the wedding dress had been made when her
betrothed suddenly died. His in tended bride
was overcome with grief and became victim of
morbid hysteria. The wedding dress, hand
some garment, had been purchased for her by
her lover. From the date of his DEATH the young
woman came gradually to believe that the
presence of the deceased was continually
about her and that the marriage was still
to be consumInated She assumed such a
mental condition that her relatives be-
coming alarmed, caused the dress to be sold to
another girl in Tapleyv1lle for $780, No sooner
was the unfortunate garment fairly transferred
than Its new possessor began to become prey
to similar morbid fancies which led her to be-
lieve that she would lead an impure life should
the dress remain longer at her home. The first
girl, IN the meantime, recovered from her de-
mentla and was once more in her natural men
tab condition. when back came the dress from
number two, with the message that she could
keep it in her possession no longer. On the re-
turn OF the garment to its original possessor the
symptoms returned, with redoubled force, and
again she saw the form of her intended husband
constantly about her. The relatives, finding no
sufficiently strong minded female to take the
garment, turned it over to the police and it is
now in the Danyers station 1t is said that both
girls have recovered. The question Of what
shall be done with the dress has been left with q
lawyer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-12
a BANK Ther WORD proud d.

Brunswick IN. ID Special.
It would be dificult to find anyone in New
Brunswick who had any money and did not
ton Of which citizens Of Middlesex county were
proud. They made It point Of keeping some
thing there, yet as rule they do not complain
The farmers around New Brunswick are simple
people, and appear to regard their connection
with the bank, now that SO great tragedy has
been enacted, as distinguishing them in some
manner. The banks capital was $3.50, 000 The
depositors numbered about 5000, and their
deposits footed up about $850,000, of which
they drew out before the doors closed about
$3.50, OOO Acting Cashier Campbell is a very
sick man. He is the picture of death. He never
was robust, and the events of the past few days
appear to have broken him completely.
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A 81, 900 Watch.
Louisville .cpurier-Journal.

Louisville Gpurier-J Journal.
The costliest watch ever made in this city was
LigbtaII, the qtack, representing himself as an
Indian Doctor" here some time ago; and itcost
him s., 900. The case is made of the finest gold
its weight being five and one half ounces, while
the movement weighs four more. The
front of the case has fine portrait Of
the doctor in raised gold and sur
rounded by circlet Of rariegated col
ored gold. Outside of this is a row of twenty
bue-white diamonds of the first water, and it is
these which make the watch so costly. The OBJ
verse represents an Indian camp scene sur
rounded by circle of variegated colored gold
The movement is a Peiigaux chronograph
which cost $500 to import. In an ordinary case
the watch would have cost about $400. Its en-
tire weight is ITO pennyweights. The exact
cost of the watch to the manufacturers was
81 S97 - -. L-..-at-..-
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DIR. e. n. POTTER.
His Letter Declining the Bishopric of the
Diocese of Nebraska.

His Letter Declining the Blshopric of the
Diocese of Nebraska.
Omaha (Neb.) Bee.
Following is the letter written by DR. Potter,
recently elected Bishop of Nebraska, declining
the honor:
To the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Me-
Dear Brethren Informed as to my letter,
designed for the council, that it has not been
delivered, that body not being in session, your
valued communities ion, which write to ackpowl-
edge, suggests that should recall the declina-
ton and reconsider because at liberty I'd ac-
cept the Bishopric of your diocese, without de-
serting Hobart College After consultation,
whose untEied presidency am pledged at this
juncture, renders such course on my part in
admissible.
Your suggestion is reinforced by letters from
clergy and laity, and am assured represents
the deliberate and unanimous desire Of the do
cese, PermitFme. therefore, to state my CON
viction that If yielded and accepted the exalted
position rendered me | should ALLEVIATE the sup
port of friends in the East, thus destroying my
ability to render Nebraska needed aid. The
church has rare opportunity but the diocese
which has shown a commendable comparative
reliance upon its own resources. also needs and
deserves to be aided by churchmen from with
out sfis
Invited to visit and learn somewhat of the
wants of the West, shall ever be grateful for
the friendship formed and the kindness shown
me- especially in your diocese. If write at
length It's to express my appreciation of the
field and your call Your clergy and laity are
influential and united There are few consider
able obstacles, and there is ample assurance of
encouraging cooperation and success Situated
in Omaha, the hourishing city of the Bishops
residence, are the noble cathedral and child's
hospital, erected largely by its citizens, which
have generally been devoted to the service Of the
diocese. AS Bishop Clarksons memorial
Brownell Highschool there will doubtless secure
the suitable location and buildings he desired,
and which its excellent growing work demands.
Communities spring up all along the lines Of the
railroad, and are together with the mission sta
tons and parishes readily accessible from the
cathedral center. The hills and valleys Of the
beautiful rolling prairie stand so thick with corn
that they seem to laugh and sing Thousands Of
focks and herds feed beside the ample water
courses. and vines, and flowers, and trees Of the
Lord, layishly planted flourish abundantly.
Dear brethren, yours is q goodly and attract
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-12
Charles summers divorced wife.

New York commercial Advertiser
Gossip says that Junius S. Morgan, the we'll
known banker of London, is about to marry the
divorced wife Of Charles Sumner, He is seventy
years old, has been widower six years and is
worth So 000, 900. The lady to whom they say he
is to be married wears the name Of Miss Alice
Mason. She discarded the Sumner name when
she gothic divorce from the celebrated Massachu-
sets statesman. She was a widow when he
married her, and her first husbands name was
Mason. The latter name she chose to keep
There has always been mystery about her
separation from Sumner They were married
she got her divorce. They lived together but a
few months, when she left him in disgust
Sumner was then an old man, and had always
been a bachelor, and he did not long survive his
unfortunate matrimonial venture. Mrs. Mason
is not yet an old woman, having been quite
young and very attractive in personal appear
ance when she was married to Sumner. She
has an ample fortune, in her own right,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-12
Not an Inch Long.
New Castle Mercury.

New Castle Mercury.
Thomas A. Hendricks most heartily approves
the Democratic platform, which condemns the
granting of lands to railroads. Thomas proba
bly, forgot for the moment that during his short
Congressional career he had voted for ninety
land grants thus giving away over $4,000, 900
acres of the public domain, or more than enough
for three such States as Indiana. II would be
some help to the average Democratic politician
if he had a memory an inch long
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-12
THE STATE EXCHANGE TABLE.
Mr.. Hendricks Tour of Political Mendi-
cancy-Shall We Sell Out to England.
a Market for English Goods.

Charlottesville journal.
No wonder England is always intriguing to de,
stroy the manufacturing industries of the United
States. She pays out annually about $500, OOO,-
900 to foreign countries for food At the same
time she must make this enormous sum from
the sale of her manufactures. She sets al our
people to raising CHEAP food for her, and at the
same time makes new market for her goods
Free trade would enable England to buy supplles
of food of us cheaper than she now does and at
the same time would enable her to sell us hef
does. Free trade would, therefore, be good
thing for England, but it would be correspond
ingly bad for America.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-12
was judge Folger Broken-Heartedq

Geo. ~. Bliss, IN New YORK Tribune. (.
'.After the election l was much with him, and
for months he and kept house together. |
therefore say, with entire confidence, that all
this story of disappointment of brooding over
his defeat, etc, is 'bosh.' He did have for time
strong feelings against few persons whose sin
ceritEtand Judgment in their course in the can
yass he, distrusted. But repeat, there was no
feeling of personal Disappointment and the
magnitude of the majority against him was fire.
auently the subject of pleasant Joke
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-12
The oowardly Free-Trade Party.

Richmond Palladium.
The Democratic speakers in this State gener-
ally protest that they are not free-traders, and
that the party is, not free-trade party. Yet
less than four months ago, on the Morrison 20
the idea Of protection, 152 Democrats voted for
the bill and only 40 against it. There is no
doubt that the party is Overwhelmingly free
trade. only it is too cowardly to avow its real
convictions
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-12
What Win be porrin ohio.

Now York Special. 151i naloj- 3INsU
The tactics which were pursued withsso much
success in Maine will be carried on IN Ohio. The
best'speakers the party affords will be sent to
canvass every district and county. Postmaster
general Gresham, who reached the committee
rooms while the eenfefenee was IN progress, will
be one of the foremost in the field, Ex-senator
Window has already sgnifed a like purpose.
General Logan will be on the field in person, and
it is not improbable that Mr. Blaine may be
called upon to pass through the State before the
contest is over
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-12
The slough Of pespOnd.

Lafayette journal.
Tom Ward and other Democratic candidates
spend about half their time in constituting the
tariff plank Of their platform. They claim that
it does not mean free trade, but just what it
does mean they do not pretend to say The
other half of their time they employ in arguing
that our tariff system is robbing the farmer and
Iaborer for the benefit of the manufactures, pro
testing at the same time that they have no in
tention of doing any injustice to the manufac
fIirer
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-12
The Final Result Less Problematical.

New York sun (Deml.
Hope was shattered when Grover Cleveland
was nominated. In that nomination the party
managers at Chicago decided that Democratic
PRECEDENT should not be elected in 1884 Had
they taken Bayard, Thurman or Randall there
would have been no attempt on Mr.. Blaine's
part to raise the tariff 70 the control of the
pagn; but with Mr. Cleveland it has
become natural and easy; and the final results
gradually becoming less and less problematicaL
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-12
! wen. We Do Feel Good.
Louisville, Commercial.

:. 5-l.l.s1---
The largest Republican majority in Maine IN a
Stateselection was 90 403 in 1868. At the ensu
ing presidential election Grant received over 80,
900 majority Returns so far indicate that
Robes majority will be in the neighborhood of
20 000 and Blaine's, in November, will probably
rival Grants in 1868 Considering that the State
has had two Democratic Governors Of late years,
the RepublieansI have reasonable grounds for
feeling well over, Ro bie,s fine aioritY.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-12
Another ..soldiers, Trlend..
"a. Wayne Gazette.

TT Wayne Gazette
Bob Lowry now poses as the friend of the sol
der He watches the pension Office, and as soon
as pension is granted he hastes to the telegraph
Office and telegraphs the old veteran that his
pension is secured, and until the soldiers discov
cred the scheme it worked very nicely. Judge
Lowry's public record as the soldiers friend is
not one that generally dazzles the war worn vet
GRAMS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-12
..unlimited Uprightness.'

Indianapolis Herald. ARD
Our own Independents have issued their cir
cular manifesto. It is an assumption Of wisdom
that borders on the ridiculous. The only strik-
ing expression in the circular is the reference to
Cleveland as the possessor of unlimited up
rightness.a Men who will apply that superlative
term to the rotten Cleveland are not wise ad-
visers, and even their sincerity may well be
doubted UNLIMITED unrightness" is good-es-
pecially when applied to stupid libertine.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-12
Neatly Illustrated.
South Bend Tribune.

b0uth Bend Trlbuhe.
The Democrats said Republicans must get
10000 majority in Vermont. and 25, 900 in Maine
or the election would be Democratic victory.
81 got his thumb IN my mouth while he was on
top Of me, . said bruised and battered individ-
uaI, with both eyes in mourning, a bay window
over his nose, his lips cut through by his teeth
and one ear hanging in shreds; Il got his thumb
in my mouth while he was on top of me an
lis held him thar until-until- / hollered enuff.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-12
A Fable for Free-Traders.

New York Bulletin
wolf espied goat standing on cliff quite
out of his reach, and munching the heritage that
grew on the summit level. Come down here
my friend said the wolf lit is contrary TO
the principles of economic sociology that you
should get your living IN such an exclusive and
uncOmmercial way. Besides you will End It
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-12

prove that corruption 'stalked" into the execu-
tive mansion and came out with all itsought, we
begin to believe that the Chicago convention sur
passed all previous efforts of the party in blum
dering
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-12

much better feeding down here, where the grass
is both more nutritious and more abundant
s. Much obliged for your invitation, replied the
goat, (which, however, l will decline vita
thanks | am doing very well where am, and.
besides, suspect that you are more solicitous
about your own dinner than mine
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-12

WHEN impurities in the blood are determined
to the surface in the form Of blotches, dry exfo-
ations, rashes, etc, the safest and most expedi-
tious remedy is Glenn's Sulphur Soap
The hair is benefited as well as colored by
Hills Hair DYE
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i've heritage Prevented from becoming your
bishop, pray that your determination to be
alike deliberate and devout in your choice may
be blessed of our divine Lord, the great head Of
the church Faithfully and affectionately yours
ELIPHALET N. POTTER,
President Hobart College, Geneva, N. Y.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-12
win Not Be So Anxious.

Richmond Palladium,
Mr. Hendricks will not now be so anxious to
push Cleveland off the ticket and take the head
Of it for himself, since he sees an overwhelming
defeat awaits the Democracy He will be con
tent to LET Cleveland remain and bear the burden
of the defeat while he escapes the responsibility
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-12
Hendricks Thinks He Relieves.

Boston JOurnaE - go = s..
Mr.. Hendricks, in speech at Muncie. Ind, on
Saturday night, said: II don't believe have
any, doubt about Indiana There is a sanguine
style of expression for you.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-12
Quite Comfortable.

Columbus Republican.
Notwithstanding the hot weather. Republicans
are feeling pretty comfortable
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-12
80 e M BIG 70 DGI3tfY az W.
aa The Verdict of intelligence,

New York Mail and Express;aoax9 81 deHes45s al,
The peculiarly intelligent and Independent
voters Of Maine have heard, all sides, and their
verdict is vindication 81. their greatest public
man, that will be felt all Over the continent and
accepted as the most decisive and final Of popular
judgments
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-12

INDIANA people visiting Chicago should 81
at the Sherman House. j Irwin. ,,oorce ~.
prletor It Is CENTRALLY iocated and it's repr rt
wv ds q y" w IS of the best.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-12
1t Shall Be Done.

Shelbyville Republican.
AS Mr.. Hendricks says he is running for an
Office he doesn't want, the kindest thing his
friends can do is to gently defeat him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-12
IYonld DO FOR ! Cartoon.

C0nneTHFlIIo IIH1o8,
afr Hendricks, with hat in hand, leaning on
cane over the prostrate form Of the old ticket
begging for votes would do for cartoon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-12
AM on One Side.
buth Bend Tribune,

buth Bend Trlbuhe.
We hope the Maine Republicans will not all
get on the Bar Harhor side of the State. If
they do they'll flop the State over and throw
che few Democrats in Maine into the raging
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-12
Hendricks on His Knees.

Elkhart Independent.
Gov Hendricks says he wants votes, and
wants them bad Now as matter of fact,
hasn't ofhce-seeking got to be an abomination
whom a candidate for votes goes to his kneesl
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-12
( Post-Mortem Bank Examiners.

FhlHdeIphla Fress., -
E Recent events in New Jersey and elsewhere
PERSUADE us to believe that too much of the
work of the bank examiners is of post-mortem
character. The law intended that the bank ex-
aminer should act as physician and not as a
coroner
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valuable Experience.

PittsburR Chronicle.
His experience as sheriff is now Of value to
Grover Cleveland. Despite a very general de-
sire that he should withdraw from the ticket he
still hangs on;