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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05

as the old dueling ground of the city is
called, and where many famousduel has been
fought The seconds were measuring off the
grounds when letter. signed by some of the
most prominent citizens and old soldiers of the
town. was brought to them. praying a post
ponement for day and submission of the mat
ter to their arbitration. The seconds decided
to grant it and placed their principals under ar
bitrament The result was that the committee
ordered the Senator's son to apologize, which he
did The apology was accepted and friendship
reigned again. So much for the progress Of
peace in Southern society," The long night of
brilliant barbarsm is passing away and the day
cometh in which all men may work.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05
A DanbuFy Dog,
Danbury New

DanDury News
James Hogan, of this town. is the owner of a
Mexican terrier. The peculiarly Of this breed OF
dogs is their bodies are not covered with hair,
but are smooth and much the color of a rat.
Winnie, for such is her name possesses the
most beautiful eyes immaginable being pecliar
shade of green. She is prepared to swim, for.
duck-like, she is webfooted, But the strangest
part of this animal is her appetite and love for
fruit She will eat watermelon, tomatoes, APP
pies, pears, oranges, dates, ETC.. and seems to
relish them all equally well, with, perhaps a
preference for watermelons Although CON
stantly in the fruit store of her master she will
not touch anything until given to her out of her
masters hand Winnie is, of course, a great
pet, and valued at 500
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05

London lancet
A young girl has just died in the asylum at
Hamburg, who possessed the peculiar gift of
changing her hair according to the state of her
mind. In periods of sedateness" her hair was
of it's natural dull color; when she was excited
it became reddish, and her anger was Indicated
by blonde color. Three days were generally
required for the change to be completed, and
her complexion also varied in the same periods
and in the same direction.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05

f87, IA was interest on invested capital The
total payments were EAT. 299-e382, 5O7 for sick
allowances, and 994 732 for funeral payments
The receipts exceeded The payments by 9142, 6l0
but the surplus is about IS 759 less than in 1882
The average interest on invested capital is 81
per cent. The funds at the commencement of
this year showed gross total of G3 04Gl3 of
which e. COZ $50 belonged to court, sick and
funeral funds, and f293 56j los. 81. to district
funeral funds. The average,sum per member is
about f5 los. I'd The returns from foreign and
colonial courts can not be completed for some
considerable time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05

Hsr' ana MIS- Blame ana the soldier 10Y
Garland ME Correspondence of Boston Journal.
| have a pretty story to tell you of Mr.. and
Mrs James G. Blaine. We had q little cousin
living with us for awhile who in war times
joined the Twentieth Maine Volunteers, although
he was not then seventeen years old. He ran
away for the purpose. Repdezvousing at Au-
gusta, Me-, awhile, he fell sick with measles, and
not recovering rapidly JAMES G. Blaine and wife
took him from the hospital to their own house.
set up bed in the middle of their parlor,
and nursed him like a child till his conva-
lescence. They knew nothing of the boy or
where he came from at the time, ex3ept that he
was poor young soldier. He attracted them,
doubtless, as he was really very pretty boy,
and when sick was quiet and winning and fair as
girl Kindness and pity moved these distin
guished people to take upon themselves one who,
at best, must have been wearisome guest. The
boy at last conided his story to them, when Mr..
Blaine wrote fully and kindly to my parents,
who sent for the boy as he was able to
return. Mr.. Blaine sent him home with both
presents and good advice
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05
Fatal Railway Collision.

ALEXANDRIA Va, Nov. A way freight on
the Virginia Midland railway collided with an
this morning, smashing three freight cars and
the baggage ear Of the passenger train. Charles
Powell, a brakeman, was killed; Judge Gaines
Langster, of Fairfax and Frank Carlin, express
messenger, were slightly injured Malcolm
Brown, the engineer on the passenger train, and
two section men were also injured
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05
Undressed Salad.



At fancy dress party a short time ago a
young lady was dressed in a marvellous dress of
green and red in which imaginative eyes were
supposed to discover some more or less resem-
blance to lettuce and lobster.
What do you represent, Miss MI" gentle
man inquired, as they took their places in a set
Don't you see9' she returned, laughing; I'm
a salad"
"Oh!" was her partners retort, while he flashed
a quick eye the very liberal exposure of her
person, but haven't you forgotten to put on the
dressinp1r
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05

Instead of using cord in tying grapevines to
the stakes or trellises, rye straw has been found
cheaper and better. If the rye was cut before it
was quite ripe, the straw will be tougher and
stronger 1t does not cut the bark, like small
and hard cord, or like the more Objectionable
copper wire. Rye straw is also the best mate
rial to secure young trees to the stakes employed
to stiffen them in position.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05

ALBANY, N. Y, Nov 4-Governor Cleveland
received returns by messenger at the executive
mansion, surrounded by a few friends. AS the
good news came in, the gentlemen present con-
graduated the Governor and the ladies applauded
All present, excepting the Governor, displayed in
their manner the intense qualification which the
prospect of victory afforded them, The Gov
ernor, however, preserved a calm demeanor, and
merely smiled at their enthusiasm.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05
Additional City Returns.

Eighth ward, second precinct Blaine electors,
211; Cleveland, 26O; PeelIe, 217; Bynum 257;
Ross, III; Carter, 2s2.
Eleventh ward, first precinct Blaine electors
218; Cleveland, 1l9; PeeIle, go, Bynum, 119;
Ross, 1884, Carter, 146
Twenty-fifth ward, third precinct, Blaine
electors, 49, Cleveland. 26I; Peelle, 142; Bynum,
262; Ross 1876; Carte : 1863
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05
He Gets His Pension.

Paw Paw Northerner.
This beats the lawyers; George Benson a
Decatur soldier, got mad, short time ago, be-
cause his pension claim was not settled and
wrote Uucle Sam letter, telling him he could
go to - with it, He was going to Iowa.
George hadn't more than got to Pokagon before
his claim was adjusted, allowing him about
81, I0G back pay and So per month as long as he
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05
Murdered In a Saloon.
ha Ind;anan,I;a Vo,rx,al

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WINDFALL, Ind, Nov. 4.-Samuel Daugherty,
of Sharpsville, six miles west of this place,
killed young man by the name of Richards
last night in saloon fight. Daugherty first
struck Richards on the head deadly blow with
billiard-cue; he then shot him with revolver.
Daugherty escaped, and had not been captured
at last rennrtS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05

ASIDE from their excellence. there is economy
in buying DR. Prices Special Flavoring Extracts,
as the bottles hold one-half more than others
the most natural favors made and in strength
quality and quantity there are no other flavor
ing extracts that can compare with Dr. Prices
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05
The FOresters.


Mr.. Samuel Shawcross has just completed the
official statement showing the financial con-
dition of the Ancient Order of Foresters, the
largest friendly organization in the world. The
returns embrace 548, 5s4 out of the 300, 800 mem
beers in the United Kingdom. The total receipts
during 1883 amounted to f6l9 740 of which
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05
AGENTS WANTED.

XTANTED-AGENTS-IN CITY AND COUN-
w try. You can make from SD to $75 weekly.
You can 20 over the ground the second time and
make more money than at first. The device used and
recommended by the indianapolis journal. Sample,
25e; plain and three dozen, So 80. We viii
take bask at cost any unsod goods. Address BOW
MAN e NEWMAN, Toledo, Ohio.
A GENrS-ANY MAN OR WOMAN MAKING
n less than 10 per week should try easy money.
making business. Our So eye-opener free to either
wishing test with view to business Alady cleared
81 in one day young man so on one street. An
agent writes: Your invention brings the money quick
est of anything ever sold We wish every person
seeking employment would take advantage of our lib
eral offer Our plan is especially suitable for uexperi-
enced persons who dislike to talk. The free print
ing furnish beats all other schemes and pays agents
500 per cent. profit lady who invested 5 declared
that she would take 500 for her purchase. Write
for papers. it will pay. Address \. Il. MERRILL s.
CO. Ghicaso.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05

A UCTION SALE-OF ELEGANT HOUSEHOLD
N FURNTURE OIL PAINTINGS AND LIBRARIES OF
ALBERT f. FLETCHER AND THOMAS ii. SHARPE Esq
We will sell. on Wednesday moruing, Nov. D, at 10,
and continuing in the afternoon at oclock, at the
residence of Albert r. Fletcher, ESQ. No. GIG North
Pennsylvania street very superior collection OF par
lor furniture piano Administer. Brussels and ingram
carpets bedroom suites, Russian leather dining
chnrs hno extension table Siberian mosaic malachite
table and candeebra very choice Russia leather lam
brequins. two billiard tables (all completed, large elk
head Cecilian horns, all the very fine bronze gas fix
lures, chandeliers newell lights and adjustable chan
delier parlor desk etc, etc. At o'clock in the
evening the splendid oil paintings water colors tee.
engravings, chtomos, together with the two libraries
will be sold The goods will be open for inspection
Monday and Tuesday. Nov. and1. Catalogues may
be had on application at Office No IS East Wash.
ngtou street. Terms cash Sale positive HUNT
& McCURDY, Anetionccrs. BY order of G.. z. An
derson, trustee for A. +. Fletcher and Howard Gale
trustee for 7. Ii. Sharpe.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05

CHICAGO Nov 4-Two men were killed at
the polls here to-day, one by a United States
deputy marshall notorious character known
as BLACK jack Yattaw.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05

A bit of economy is to save the peelof oranges;
dry it and crate it for tiavoring nince pies and
orange cakes, and custard also. If it is dried
perfectly and is kept in a dry closet, there is no
danger of its becoming musty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05

A gray linen splasher. with figure worked in
scarlet i'll outline embroidery. is serviceable as
well as ornamental in the dining room back of
the small table frequently used there to hold the
ee-pitcher and goblets.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05

THE biggest thing out is what the druggists
term DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup; its sale is enormous
and it has never been known to fail. Price, %
cents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05

Few like gray hairs, except on other persons.
If your HAIR is turning gray, restore it to the
hue of youth by using Ayers Hair Vigor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05

Mrs. A. r.. FENToN, Pittsford Vermont, after
suffering for years with rheumatism, was entirely
cured by using Athlophoros.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05

THE combination, proportion, and process il
preparing Hoods Sarsaparilla, are peculiar t.
this medicine, and unknown to others,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05
Gordon stin at Kharroum.

Carlo, Nov. 4-Gen. Wolseoy telegraphs that
the reports brought by natives indicate Gen.
Gordon is still in possession of Khartoum.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05
DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.

WAR DEPARTMENT
ICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINETnN NV b | A N

For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley - Fair
weather, northerly to westerly winds, higher
barometer nearly stationary temperature in the
west portions slight fall in the east portion.
For the Lower Lake Region-Light rain and
snow, followed by clearing, colder weather
northwesterly winds, higher barometer
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05
FOR SALE


NOR SALE-TIMBER-ONE HUNDRED ACRES
Il of large-growth oak and ash timber, twenty miles
from Indianapolis, railroad station; mill on
the ground. Address TIMBER, Journal Office.
Il has further for his beautiful high bred
road horse Bay Webster, will sell him for $3.50 cas- h.
hands inches high; fine style and action; fine clean
limbs and good solid feet He has been trained
for speed but show three heats under $50 any
good day with good track; he is prompt stylish
driver; any lady drive him up to cars with
safety; boots or weghts-n fact, he is per-
feet horse in every respect. Owner is greatly at
tached to him, and to procure him good home is
of an object than price; will not deal with horse
jockeys. His sire the celebrated trottng horse
Voltaire, sire of Rysdyks Hambetonian and his dam
was b. the great trotting stallion Black Cloud. Will
give twenty-day trial and full guarantee to pur
chaser Horse can be seen at private stable of
residence l49 North PENNSYLVANIA street N. B.
Coachman at stable is authorized to sell him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05
AUCTION SALES.

HUNT & McCURDY REAL ESTATE AND GEN
III eral Auetoneers No. So East Washington street.
Stocks of merchandise in city country bought OUT
right for cash.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05

XXTANTED-LADIES AND YOUNG MEN WISH
w ing to $3 to 50 day quietly at their
homes eanvassing work furnished and sent by
mail any distance. For particulars address, with
stamp, CRYSrALLIZED PHOTO Co. 50 w, Seventh
street, Cincinnati Ohio.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05

VIZ ANTED- 600 OF FLETCHER& SHARPES
w paper. l will sell my homestead, on East
Washington street at cash price and take 50 600
Fletcher & Sharpe at par. 1t is worth $4,000. 1
will take $4,000 as above proposed. Y. A. GOOD
WIN, 81 Thorpe Block.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05

Local Observations.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-05
FINANCIAL

LNOR RENT-THREE ROOMS, UNFURNISHED
Il with board 440 N. Meridian st.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-10-22

the Republican state of Ohio. Their
only effort has been 10 keep Town the
majority 20 what 10 was in 1850, This
has been accomplished and more than
accomplished; and the Democrats have,
therefore, every reason to congrAtu-
late themselves on the result OF the
October elections.
Philadelphia Record iDemocratic);
The Republicans are entitled to rejoice
NJ escaping an adverse verdict In Ohio
that would have practically ended the
contest The Democrats will contend
that the majority, especially In view
OF the extraordinary efforts put forth,
aud the personal canvass made by Mr..
Blaine, does not indicate n Republican
victory IN the close states next month.
Philadelphia Press, (Republican);
A triumph 80 brilliant and emphatic
will inspire the Republicans OF the
whole country with new courage, con-
fldence and enthusiasm. Their adj
vance during the remaining three
weeks nf the campaign will be tri.
umphal march. The West has answered
10 the East, and the voice Of both sec
lions prOclaims not only that the Re-
publican army In unbrOken, but that
IL ~ moving forward with fresh vgor
and power. Ohio emphasizes the YER
diet OF Maine, and the concurrent
uttornnces of these two important
states scatter the noisy claim that the
Republican lines were wavering.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-10-22
GAINESVILLE.
A COllIsion--Th Best Cotton Day Of
the Seasonal Now Fire Bell.

A COlllsiOn--The Best Cotton Day of
the Seasonal Now Fire Bell.
Special To the Gazette.
GAINEsvILLH, TEX, Oct. 2l.-The
legislature of the Chickasaw nation
recently passed law prohibiting the
carrying of deadly weapons. The
penalty for violation OF this law IL
nifty dollars Rne and cost.
Dune 81 ShumRnd's delivery wagon
and party ON horseback collided on
the public square yesterday evening.
The horse was injured In one of his
hips, and the shafts of the wagon were
broken.
The fish commissioners for this
district announces that he
Is now ready TO begin the distribution
OF German carp, and desires all who
are ready to receive them 70 notify
him.
The sporlsmen of this city have
made arrangements 10 have u shoot for
n grand supper at AN early date, a
irst class COnfectioner has been em-
ployed to serve the supper, and good
thing IL promised.
The fire bell was swung Into posi-
ton In the tower OF the new city hall
yesterday aud there will be no further
complaints about the alarm not being
heard
This has been the kest cotton day of
the season the receipts were over one
thousand bales, with prices ranging
from rs 10 09j.
Yesterday while Graves omnibus
was going to the depot 20 meet the
train II turned suddenly and rapidly
from Dixon into California street and
struck n horse, knocking him down,
with the rider. The latter fell under
the horse and was considerably bruised
from the fall.
An effort Is making TO organize a
young mems Christian association in
this city. IL Is proposed 10 secure a
suitable place 10 be used as n reading
room, a resort for the youth OF the city
aud for strangers TO be welcomed and
while away spare hours.
Capt. q. A. Knight, OF the Vnndalia
| line, arrived In the city last night,
| Iust from Ohio. He reports the recent
election there the most exciting ever
held IN that state.
An extra train of thirteen cars OF
cotton left this city last night.
| A dri2aliug rain ret IN this morning
and has continued several hours. In.
dioatlons that AN abundance will fall
seem TO gladden. every body.
Miss Sue Rootes OF pontotou, Miss,
arrived In the city last night 10 accept
q nositlOn Ia the Belcher school Vice
Miss smith, roalgned.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-10-22
DEFYING HER PAREsl
A Mereenary Couple Attempt 81
their nAnRhinr for q Ban.

PoRT JEgvIs, Oct. Don
Mines, II wealthy, middle
widower, owns line farm mes
western border OF Lukerns and Qe
counties, Pa. II Is occups \ 7
farmer named Obert. MlD u
room in the fnrm-h0Us
boards with the Obert family, Cd
daughter Lena IL u pretty gifl, et
years old. Both Obort and Asi
are noted as Close-iisted peope 4
an almost Insane longing 70 &
a month or so ago Mines oilers
make Obert n deed TO u farm ua
one ON which he was living ]
would give him his daughter 10
riage. Although the daughlu
entirely ignorant Of Che
that Mines desired to malp
both her parents accepted hls oi.l
once. They said nothing 10 thi
about their intentions regarding
but made all their arrangement
the wedding, which they fixed
evening of October l. Week
last Mrs. Obert surprised her daail
by telling her they intended 70 &
large ppaty on that evening, bgl
nothing 10 her about the weddltiI
20 anyone TO whom inviiatipA
sent. The fact that the ObeTls !
60 give "A party created great hlal
ment in the neighborhood, as .,
had ever known them 10 extend
slightest sooiability and hosp.
toward II single person. a new .
was ordered for Lena, II was "A
home from Scranton by her iill.
the afternoon OF the day the paN
to come oil, and with II were = Z
articles TO suggest the appaiu
bride that the-girl laughingly =
her mother that n she wore then
pie would think she
about 10 become a bride
her mother told her thai {
thing WAS arranged for just sueas
prise as that, and for The iiisI "
girl became aware that she J.
marry D0minick Mines that e',.
a neighbor's girl, Who had os'
gagged TO help in the house on ". v.
aud evening, says that for tolp,
Lena stood staring at her motn''l
and speechless. Then she sslA
wedding clothes, and tearing w
to shreds scattered them an9s
room. After donouncing po''
father and mother lot
unnatural conduct toward hs
left the house. She walked 7.
way 20 Scranton, sixteen miles
she has friends with whom eng y \
staying. The true situation atv
farm was made known 70 the ~
fAst as they arrived in the e,s
and the feeling among them p
one of great indignation loys
| girls parents, and Of unlycfela,I
thy and admiration for the, y
refused to barter herself ~
gain.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-10-22
BOWIE,
The Cotton and Wool Markets
Other Notes.

Other Notes.
special 90 tho Gazette.
BOWIE, Tx, oct "a -Our com
munity has II last been blessed with
rain; though not In suillciont quantity
as yet 10 be OF substantial benefit
The receipts Of cotton yesterday aud
to-day were somewhat lighter than
usual.
Parties here are making extensive
shipmenta OF wood to Henrietta,
Wichita Falls, and other points, Wood
has been regularly and extensively
shipped from this point FOR months
past, and has grown 20 be quite n busi-
noa. here.
M0ssrs. y. NJ. and II. L., Hulme, tho
latter lately arrived from Georgia,
their native state, the former from
Ellis 81 this county, aud both brothers
Of our :. III q, Hume, substantial
citizen aud merchant, have recently
located In Bowie. and will likely ~.
main here permanently.
W IT, Gordon Is having neat 'front.'
added TO his realdence, recently pur.
chased from j r. Loving
Our Justices court, !, Il. Slallings
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-10-22
The WOOL lrowers and runners.

sT. LouIB, Mo, oct 2l,--Steps are
being taken by Interested parties here
30 induce the National Wool Growers
association aud the National Tanners
Is stated that tho tanners are
especially Interested in reforming
the system Of branding tho cattle, ~
tho ono now In use greatly impaira
the value OF the hides, aud Il IL
thought n the two interests
can be brought together Mt the
same place, some plan can be devised
Co protect hides from tho deep scars
now made by the branding irons and
tearing by barbed wire.