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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-20
RAILWAY POSTOFFICEs.
Changes in Indiana Routes Ordered by the
Department.

Changes in Indiana Routes Ordered by the
Department..
Special to the indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, May 19.-The following changes
in railroad postoffice routes in Indiana have
been ordered by the Postoffice Department., to
take effect Immediately. On the route from De-
troit, Mich, to Logansport, postal clerks change
their run to end at Peru decreased distance,
eleven miles, making the whole distance 1913
miles The service between Denver and Lo
gansport is to be performed by closed pouches.
This change will be in addition to the Michigan
City and Indianapolis railway postofice between
Denver and Peru The line is to be known as
the Detroit and Peru railway postoffice. The
Fort Wayne and Rushville railway postal clerks
change run to end at Cincinnati; increase in
distance seventy-one miles, making the whole
distance, 118 miles This change taking up and
discontinuing the Hagerstown and Cincinnati
railroad postoffice the line to be known as the
Fit Wayne q Cincinnati railroad postoffice
Rushvile and North Vernon railroad postal
clerk extend run to begin at Newcastle; increase
in distance twenty-six miles, making the whole
distance seventy-one miles, This extension
taking up and discontinuing that portion for
merly known as the Ft Wayne and Rushville,
Ind, line and to be known as the Newcastle and
North Vernon railroad postofice. After July l,
service on the star mail route between Camp
bellsburg and Stamper's Creek will be increased
to six times week. The bond of Jacob II.
Stotts for $500, as postmaster at Round Grove,
White county, has been accepted by the Post
master-general; also that of Joshua L. Sims for
$4,000, as postmaster at Edinburg, johnson
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-20
Mail Robber Found Guilty,

CHARLESTON, W. Va. May 19-George =
Williams, who has been working as pension
agent and mail robbing in Nicholas county, this
State, and who has obtained, in this fraudulent
manner. about 1000, was oday found guilty
in the United States district court, in session.
here Williams is well educated and thoroughly
posted in the pension and postal laws There
are other indictments against him. When all
the cases against him are tried he will probably
serve the remainder Of his life in prison.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-20
THE GROWING CROPS.
Character of the Injury to Winter Wheat In
Some Portions of Indiana.

Special to the indianapolis journal.
WAsHINGToN, May 19.-There are some de-
tails of the report of the condition of winter
grain, just issued by Commissioner Loring, that
are of interest to Indiana readers. Here are
some extracts from the report on wheat:
Injuries in Indiana were general in wet soils,
but not destructive as in some seasons. In
Brown, Kosciusko, Scott, Sullivan, Yer
million, Wayne and other counties, they
were comparatively large. In Dearborn the fly
was very troublesome. There was much dam
age from floods in Floyd and the injury from
overflow in Spencer was greater than in any
year since 1867.
In Ohio Indiana, Michigan, Illinois and
Wisconsin there appears in general to have
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-20
BUSINESS DIFFICULTIES.
The Erie County Savings Bank suspend
Payments.

liithtS
ERIE Pa, May l9.-The Erie County Savings
Bank, of this city suspended this morning Tho
capital was $l500O0 liabilities 500, O00 1t is
said the president has been dabbling in oil. He
has left the city. The bank has wealthy stock
holders, and, as they are individually liable, all
claims will doubtless be paid in full One of the
directors, who has been examining tha accounts,
says there was no grounds for the failure. but
the president got frightened. and piecipitated
matters by advising his friends Ia withdraw
their deposits. There were slight runs on two
other savings banks, but they took advantage
of the timely notice, and this checked the ex-
element They kept their doors open longer
than usual, and one of them did not close until
o'clock to night No checks were presented
during the last half hour. The president says
the deposits to-day have been Ave times greater
than the amount withdrawn. No further trouble
is anticipated and the banks are known to be
perfectly sound.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-20
Trouble with Indians in the Northwest.

W1NN1PEe, May 19.-The trouble is rapidly
coming to a climax among the indians of the
Northwest Territory. Piapot has called a big war
dance and invited all Indians, and will demand
to be given land where they can get fresh fish to
eounteract the effect of the bacon. which has
spread seurvy through the camps. causing fifty
of his people to die in three months He com
plains of the broken pledges oil the government
as to supplies The Assiniboines and other
tribes are to join the movement FOR change
Yellow Calls band is armed and defying the az
thorities. Cannon and troops have been sent to
the front from Regina, and fight is looked for,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-20
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.

The English Government Adheres to Its
Egyptian Policy.
LONDON May 19.-In the Commons, Mr. Glad
stone, replying to Mr. Bartlett Conservative, said
the government adhered to the position that
the Egyptian law of legislation be the basis of a
conference. France asked an explanation of
Englands position with regard to the affairs of
Egypt, and both governments are desirous of ex-
changing views After reciprocally exchanging
views, they will consult the other powers. At
the earliest moment possible after this, Paria-
ment will be fully informed of the proceedings.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-20

ST. PETERSBURG, May l9.-The festivities in
the celebration of the Czarowitch attaining his
majority were resumed to-day. The Gar, az
companied by Prince William, of Prussia. both
on foot attended the military review The
Czarowitch received the diplomatic corps
of ambassadors. The Gar and Czarowitch
afterwards drove in an open carriage. and unat-
tended, to where the state banquet was given,
and the health of the Gar and CZarowitch was
drunk amid salvos Of artillery. A state ball was
given in the evening, and the streets were again
brilliantly illuminated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-20
Damage by WIND i'm ohio.

COLUMBUS, O.. May ia heavy wind and
rain storm visited the village Of Tarlton Pioka-
way county this afternoon About thirty houses
were unroofed, being nearly the entire village
Fences were blown down, trees uprooted and .
man named Korshner dangerously hurt by a
falling blacksmith shop. The same storm
passed the vicinity Of Lancaster, Fayette coun-
ty, where several buildings were unroofed and
the amphtheater at the fair grounds ard race
course destroyed. Several horses were killed by
falling barns
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-20

Canon Boyd Carpenter has been created bishop
of Ripon.
Strong drafts of British marines are to be sent
to Egypt
A French man of war has arrived at Suez with
presents for King John, of Abyssina.
An artisan arrested at Rosshach, Prussian
SaXony, has confessed that he was implicated in
an attempt to destroy with dynamite the statue
of Germania, at Niederwald.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-20
MINOR MENTION.

The UreaG UhIectOf PutS HImSeIT IN the
Hands of His Friends.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WAsHrNGToN, May 19.-"Yes," said Judge
Holman, at the Capitol, this morning "the nom
mating convention in my district will be held at
Aurora, Ind, next Thursday
'Are you candidate for denomination
Judgel' was asked.
Eyes; and there are six others. But I think
shall be able to make it-at any rate don't
think l shall go home . attend the convention,
but shall leave my candidacy entirely in the
hands of my friends, hoping that they will see
that my course at Washington will be vindi-
Gated"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-20
Cvrus MoCor,nick,s win.

CHICAGO, May l9-The will OF the late Cyrus
H. Mccormick was admitted to probate to day
The estate is valued at $40 000 600, and is devised
in trust to his widow for five years At the end
of that time she is to receive one-ffth and his
three sons and two daughters the remainder If
either of the children marries before the eXpra-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-20
The English nenten AT La Crosse.

LIVERPOOL, May l9-The American la crosse
team played its first match in England at Rock
Ferry, today, with the Cheshire team and re
suited in victory for the Americans, four goals
to one. The attendance was large The
Cheshire team won the first goal Just before
the teams changed ends. Cheatham, u Cheshire
player, was carried from the field, having been
cellent play from distance of eleven PAGES from
the poles, scored the fourth goal for the Ameri-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-20
Faiimre of an Idnho RanIt.

DENVER. May l9.-Dispatches received here
report the failure of Howell & Company's Bank.
at Spokane Falls idaho. C. F. Howell The
president, was at one time at the head of How
ellis Bank in Leadville afterwards the City
Bank, which failed some time ago
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-20
snecnIntIye Losses Cause a Suicide.

UTICA Nay l9-Aexander White tho
creamery operator of Grand Rapids. 9tich shot
himself at his mothers home NJ Sherbouruc.
this morning H lost 1925. 900 in Wall strye,
last fall and had other business reverses
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-20
A Town in Asia Minor Burned.

CoNsTANTrNoPLE, May 19.-At Bel Bazaar, a
town of Asia Minor $50 dwellings, 544 ware
houses and shops, IL mosques, 10 schools, 8
kahns and l46 other buildings were burned
Eleven persons perished
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-20

LAPoBrE Ind, May l9-rhe City Exchau.s
Bank made an assignment on Saturday OWNS
to the failure of Donnel. Lawson & Simpson
Liabilities, $4,000 assets. 81 900
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-20
A Brutal Murder,

McKEEsPoRT, Pa. May 19-In street de,t
at Coal Bluff, Pa, on Saturday night, william
Craig knocked Thomas Dawson down, and the
kicked his brains out Craig has been arrested
The hghJ was thc result Of aa old gr4dss.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-20

LEIPsIc, May l9-Hentsch and Krazewski
have been convicted of treason. The former is
sentenced to nine years penal servitude, and the
latter to three years and six months iinprison
meut,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-20

PETERSBURG, Va, May l9-In consequence
of heavy runs, as well as on other banks, the
Planters and Mechanics Bank has temporarily
suspended The notice by the board Of directors
and president says ii is believed the bank will be
able to pay every cent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-20
New York Notes.

NEw YORK, May l9.-The s!Mpathy extended
to Donnel. Lawson & Simpson has induced them
to submit proposition to their creditors which
will result in their resunng in few days
NJ Morton dealer in china, has failed for
So. 900
W B, Scott & Co. brokers, have suspended.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-20
Fatal Boiler Explosion.

LITTLE Rock, May l9-Near Lewisburg, on
Saturday evening mill boiler exploded, in
stantly killing engineer Frank Weaver and Cap
tain A. B. Thompson, and fatally wounding Ben
Howard and Neayers son.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-20

ton Of the five years he or shr is 20 receive 800
600 in earnest Of the amount finally beque3th.j.
The trustee permitted to n,ake such charitable
donations as III her judgment the .eetatoc would
have made if alive.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-12-05
3wi,


STATE DU VERMONT Tu am persons
DISTRICT o.. UurrrTNpEN, concerned i'm The
estate. of AdcIu \. Moody. late of Burlington.
i'm said district. deceased. GREETING:
At a Probate Court. holden at Burlington.
within and toe the District of Ihittcud,n, ON
the 18th day OF November, lNNi, am instrument
pulportng to hr the last Will and testament
of Adc'd \. Moody. iatcui Nur'ingtuu, ian said
district, deceased, was presented 80 the court
aforesaid, tor probate. And II l. ordered 10y
sad court That the 2.th day of Dccrmhcr l~Ni
at the Probate curt ROOMS i'm said burlington,
b" assigned for PROV ing said instrument; and
that notice thereof he given toall persons cont
curucd, 10y publishing this order three weeks
successfully in the Burlington Free Press, a
newspaper printed Gt said burlington, prey l.
Gus to the time uppulutrd
Therefore. Nou are hereby notified To appear
before said court, al the time and place aturr-
said and contest the probate Of said will, if
You have cause.
Given under my hand AT Burlington, in said
district this 18th day of November. lSSi.
93w3t GEO. W. WALES, Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-12-05

the Mississippi was INSTRUCTED by bar OF
sand 50 that vessels drawing 10 or II feet
could only go overat certain times Capt.
EudS VINO had solved the problem OF the
great bridge across the river ut st. Louis,
conceived scheme for making channel
to the sea- This came before II committee
! WA ON, but the aiOrity said the scheme
was impractiCablc We gave him hear
ing, and at the next meeting he was told
that the board had decided against him.
He left the room almost heart broken, ana
followed him out and told him thought
his plan was possible; but we could not
spend S2O,QOO GOO in my opinion, in face of
the great engineering authorities INT
advised him to draw up bill authorizing
payment for results as achieved. This
was done, and now vessels with 80 feet
draught can 60 out to sca Loud cheers
When such charges are made, think you
have Il right to know that the prosperity
of the South il in some measure due To
the action and the vote of the MaSSachu-
sets representatives. IApplHU-c. am
willing To submit these charges of Con.
Goldman and DR.. Clarke rs to my motives
and political conduct to any southern
senator they may select. Renewed APP
platISr.
My friends our southern policy is very
simple. We propose To resist murder ana
fraud. the trampling of votes in the dust
and the overthrow of the ballot just as
we should if these things were done in
Massachusetts. Our citizenship and our
love of country know no state lines. We
desire To give our brethren there the things
to which we owe our own prosperity ana
honor. If education has been bad for us,
then we are wrong to take ii there and
50 with everything else that has been good
for us and the mugWumps of Massachu-
sets are right. Loud laughter and ap-
pause. Fellow-CitiZcnS, | trust that you,
the representatives of the old county of
Norfolk, the county of Fisher Ames and
John Quincy Adams, do not propose to
abandon this conflict by reason of IA single
rebuff Loud and continued applause
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-12-05

everywhere are refusing to take white, Hardy
ter, and buyers therefore recommend their
patrons TO keep II uniform color throughout
the year by using the improved Butter Color
made by Wells x Richardson Co., Burlington
Vi. 1t is the only color that can be relied ON
to never iniurc the butter, and to always give
tine perfect color. Sold by druggists aud MGR
chants.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-12-05

Prof Barrett of St. Lawrence county, \. Y,
speaking of Pulmonary diseases, says not one
death occurs now whore twenty died before
Downs Elixir was known. over nifty years
of constant success places Downs El!Nir at
the head of the long list of cough remedies
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-12-05

LONDON, Dec. 3.-Mr Adams has APP
pcalcd from Justice Manisty's ruling in
the former suit for libel against Bernard
Colcrdge. The latter intends to move for
Il reversal of the verdict.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-12-05

Persons who have suffered for years from
li"adachc, Dyspepsia. Constipation. and In
digestion, nave experienced Immediate Relief
ana brrh permanently cured in II short timo
10y me use OF this medicine \ small quantity
ui iillipIsin" taken dry after meats VIII PIC
vent aud rcmuV" the feeling of Fulncs- and
Oppression frequently experienced after cat
inc.
II removes the distress occasioncl bv Heart =
burn and sour stomach in five minutes time.
y tra,pouuiU of BiIiuu~iuc taken at bed
Time Will positively prrNrut the TERRIBLE Head
arh" which usually follows iutuNicItjun or
immUdrrHt" drinking.
For ~aIr 10y Druggists. SNOW y EARLE.
sole Agents, Providence. II. /. "12rDdNwIy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-12-05

The Obituary Record.
Henry lvison, the well known publisher,
died at his home in New York Tuesday
after Il brief iIlncse. He was born in elias
gov, Scotland, in 1sOS, and came to this
country with his parents in $50. In the
same year he entered the family and EN-
plOymcnt of William Williams of Utica.
y. y, who was then the principal book
seller in the western part of the state. In
1880 he began business for himself at Au-
burn, y. y, and at once took Il leading
position in the trade. lii 1916 he moved to
New York City and bccamea partncrWith
Mark II. Newman, who was the first pub
Usher that had succeeded in making Il
connected and graduated set of school
books. ON the death of Mr.. Newman the
care of the business dcVOlVcd upon MIR
lNloOn, and ne carried it ON successfully
alone for several years. Increasing rapid
ly under his cutcrpri~iug management. he
found ii desirable to seek assistance. and
in lNjj the firm became lVisOn X phiuucy.
The house soon grew from that time to
one of the first rank, aud later H. INieon.
BlHkemau, iTaylOr X Co. 1t has been
Known in all parts OF the country rs ON"
of the most extensive school book pub
fishing houses in the United States. From
his first connection with the book trade
until within few years when he retired
ili'! Ills IlIIll, Gov tIlG Il IlrIliNl al more
than half aCcnturN Mr. lVi~Ou gave the
most ao,lduou> attention to business.
Hon Clinton W. Stanley of Manchester.
one Of the judges of the New Hampshire
supreme court, died suddenly ON Nunday
He praCtscd law successfully uItll lNl4,
when he accepted an appointment rs aSSU-
ciate justice of the CirCGil court Of the
state, and subsequently in the rrcuguiza-
ton of the courts he became Justice of the
l,,. Lad { /,
ability until the day Of his death He had
been commissioner and president of the
city National bank, and was Il trustee of
Dartmouth College Of which Institution
ne was Il graduate in the class of 10.
Major Joseph Bush, United States army
who died sunday at Sumcrvillc. Mass.
was born in Chelmsford. Mass ,tiftN-ScVcn
year, ago, and in 1886 he removed to Bran
uon. VT. setting up in business for him
self, and soon joining the Allen GrayS. an
infantry company of that place. He was
soon after this instrumental IN forming
the First Vermont regiment of infantry.
was chosen as its colonel. holding the
Office until his resignation of it in 1860
At the breaking ont of the war of the Re
bclliOn ne enlisted IN his old company, re
Crultcd ii to lis maximum strength, and
was commissioned rs captain of Company
g, First Vermont Volunteers, the reGi
mpnt being in command of Colonel j. W.
Phelps of Brattlcboro. I'm August,
1851, having distinguished himself ut the
battle Of Big Bethel, he was mustered
into the regular army and commissioned
rs captain in the Thirteenth United
states Infantry. He served with credit
during the war. part of the time being
On recruiting service and ON the 18th of
July, l~i3, hc WAS brcNcttcd major for gai-
liant and mcritOriOUS services at the siege
of Nicksburg. Al the REORGANIZATION of
the army at the close of the war he WIS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-12-05

The reason why Arnca n oil Linimcnt is 50
popular with the ladies is because it not only
is very healing and soothing but its odor il not
at all offensive.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-12-05

Don't suffer with Indigestion, use Baxter
Mandrake Bittcrs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-12-05
OUR pJIILE CORNER
something of Interest for our Young
Readers.


1t haradc.
When the scholars are dismissed.
And unon the playground meet,
w hat : he cause at merry shouts.
And the sound of running fccty
lis my trt.
see the old philosopher
Walk the street 10y light oI day.
Win Il lantern in hi hand
WHAT he looking tor pray:
lis my >,roud.
THROUGH the forest. deep and dark.
l'lu~ tn" weary. painting deer.
what : that comes in hot pursuit.
Filling him with dread and icurr
lis my uIuD'.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-12-05
HARPER'S PERIODICALS.

IIARpER'S FRANKLIN SQUARE Ill
BRARN. one Year :? Numbers ~ d
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COCA


feeble state of the uilmcUtalN canal attend;
upon atomic goUt. muscular rheumatism, M
rtl-iu. headache, impartin% Il warming
cordial bl,ti;it ION lItl,.u thp -ttm:lrn
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-12-05

\idrcs, HARPER n BROTHERS, New Yorl
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-01-05
schmfor'a Opera House.

On Tuesday evening next, January
9Th, tn moral drama, entitled young
Mrs. v nthrop," will be presented here.
On III day and Saturday evenings the
drama a "The Deyil'a Auction" will oc'
cspy the stage. II gives me pleasure 10
atate that no two attractions, IN their
respective lines, have visited Canton
since the erection Of the house, that are
more designed 10 please, instruct aud
interest aud amu use an audience, Those
who wish 10 learn how husbands should
b have themselves toward their wives,
should come and hear Mrs. winthrop,
More g00d lessons eau be learned than
by reading books for years, Let lhe
young adiea aud gentlemen OF the city,
aud throughout the county especially,
come. Either performances will please
aud auuse you more than oil the cir
cuses that visit Canton. "The DeylrB
Auction" IN OF such u character that the
most iastidlouIladyneed not fear TO come
and see, The language ana entire per.
fofmance will be refining, moral and
beyond repr0ach In any nnd every re-
apect, 500 advertisements In another
column OF this paper. The same com
panieg will appear here that have ap'
peartd aud do appear In larger cities,
Respectfully.
LOUIS sGuAErER,
Proprietor Of tho Opera House.
Canton, jan. ., ~,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-01-05

A gentleman who came from Saline.
Vile on the evening Train yesterday,
anya that fUln0f wna current there that
u house somewhere between Mechanics.
town aud Sillnyllle caught 1fc about 1
O'CLOCK "Wednesday night aud was almost
burned down before tho inmates had
made tho discovery. Tho mother aud
two children escaped from tho
flames only 10 almost perish from
the bitter cold OF Wednesday night.
They were compelled " leave the two
young chIldron In tho burning building
who perlsheds-0llly u small fragment OF
their bones being found. There was
no mnn about the oUsua-lhe father be.
Ing away from home. Tho mother IA
reported to have lost her reason, aud the
elder daughter TO have been either eeri.
ougly burned or frozen, The name Of
the family or location OF tho building,
our Informant did not learn Carroll
Chronicle.