davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17

apparatus for pumping out water was brought
into use At the Cromwell line pier the super
intendent said he had never seen such high
water At Yesey street the river actually over
flowed into the street, and many stands of bntch-
ers IN Washington market were submerged.
The water on West street was several inches
over the ear track. Similar scenes have not
been witnessed for many years.
A heavy rain storm here, today, gave place to
wind storm in the evening. During the day
Theodore Ernst was blown from the roof of No
las Franklin street and killed. William Howe
a carman, and Samuel Walters were fatally in-
Iured by flying sign. An iron shutter of the
new Mortimer building fell on the roof of the
Stock Exchange and made q large hole
Snow and rain prevailed along the Hud-
son river, and north of Poughkeepse trains
are blockaded by snow. The Hudson and other
rivers in the State rose very high, and much
damage was DONE The storm is very severe
along the Atlantic coast At Atlantic City, n.
j., $4,000 worth of damage has been done.
Cape May reports that a fearful storm swept
the coast last night and this morning. por-
ton of the stone bulwark was sent flying across
the drive by the raging surf and storm.
At Wilmington, Del, Mary McCafferty was
drowned while attempting to cross Squirrel run.
The streets of this city were flooded, and similar
reports are made from other places.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17
General and Personal.

Special to the indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-Thomas P. Monroe
has been commissioned postmaster at Dunkrk.
Special mail service from Bluff Greek to Banta
will be discontinued after the 26th, and the mail
will be included in the route from Bluff Creek to
Waverly.
The House committee on elections to-day con-
sidered the contested election case of Mclean
tRepublican), VS.. Broadhead, tDemocratl, from
Missouri, and decided to report in favor Of the
latter.
Thomas n. Keefe, of Chicago, has been ap-
pointed special agent of the Treasury, vice
James w. Davis deceased Keefe has been con-
nected with the special agents division for some
time.
An effort which was made today to verify Che
statement that Senator Pendleton has written
letter to the President-elect strongly favoring
Judge Thurman for the Cabinet, resulted in the
discovery that no such letter has been written,
and none is contemplated
Representative En- slish to-day introduced q
bill authorizing the donation Of the United
States arsenal buildings and grounds at Indian
apolis to the State OF Indiana to BE- used a. .
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17
Indiana Notes.

Prof. II. II. Allen has purchased an interest in
the Washington Gazette.
John Frauman had an arm terribly mutilated
in howing machine at the Hoosier drill
works, at Richmond.
George Ward ST., of Mishawaka a resident of
of eighty-seyen.
Henry Mcbride. of Mauckport, Harrison
county, hanged himself yesterday morning
Family trouble the cause
MISS Emma Lohrpesa. in roller skate race,
with three other young ladies. at Richmond,
won a p medal, making mile in 500
Mrs. kebecca McGraw, mother of John Nc
Graw one of Richmonds leading cJizens, died
ON Saturday, OF senile debility, aged eighty
years
Three wefl-krown citizens Of Vincennes died
yesterday-Mrs. Isaac Hollingsworth. aged sixty
years. Mrs Barbara Bardolon. aged eighty
seven years. and John b. Puce, aged seventy
three years.
Frank Enslinger, New Albany grocer's clerk,
has disappeared to avoid unpleasant eKpana-
tions, having engaged to marry two young ladies
of that city, one of whom was dressed for the
bridal when the announcement Of his departure
was made to her.
Tom Pierce acolored boy. at Oonnersville. who
has worthless father. stole lead pipe and sold it
for So, giving the proceeds of his theft to
his mother, who is sick and has several
children younger than Tom the whole family
being in great restitution. When arrested the
boyls feet We're frozen and burst open. The
sympathy of the community is aroused and he
will not be punished.
The teachers meeting, just closed, at Thorn
town, has been unusually interesting. Superin
tendent III. M. LaFollette presided Rvs
Boone, superintendent of the Frankfort schools,
delivered u lecture. "a Tale of Two Cities
Professor Bell, of the State Normal School, gave
an interesting talk Professor La Toilette lect
ured on Literature" and Professor Abort on
| Science of Teaching"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17
Eight Gases of Dynamite stolen.

NEW YORK. Feb. l6-Eight cases of dynamite
were stolen from the magazine of the Amer
lean Dynamite Company, in Westehester
county. Every effort is being made to locate it.
AS dynamite is not a marketable product, the
thieves are believed to be connected with social
istc OF other organizations of dynamiters On
the night of the robbery four men were seen
rowing across the sound from the Bay OF Ches-
ter to the Long Island Shore 1t is reported this
morning that two English detectives are giving
ntfan finn tn the case
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17
general GRANTS HEALTH.


Washington Special
There is ample occasion to sympathize with
he efforts that are being made 10 assure the
country on the score Of General Grants affection
of the tongue The regard for the great soldier
is 80 universal and so deep seated that naturally
there is reluctance to confess the unwelcome
truth The latest report is from New York this
norning and represents the patient in greatly
improved spirits, and his ailmert as succumbing
20 scientific treatment. Thus there is to be re-
peated again the professional jugglery which
was so conspicuous in General Garfeld's
case. and was misleading in that of
Senator Ben Hill which General Grants 30
strikingly resembles. Fer weeks after it was
known to those about him that the wounded
resident could not recover, bulletins conveying
she jargon about laudable pus continued to be
issued. and in Senator Hills case even after the
knife had been the second time applied and halt
of the patients tongue removed there was still
the talk of an early restoration to health
General Grant undoubtedly has cancer Of the
tongue and the knife will at no late day be
called into service. This Is we'll known here,
and equally known to General Grant himself,
whom no amount of affectionate deception can
vnisleaa He is not resigned, in the sense Of be.
ing indifferent to his fate, but he sees the truth
aud with characteristic courage Is putting his
Aouse in order TO meet it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17
Thirteen Inches OFT Snow.

WnKEsBARRE, Pa. Feb. 1.-THE fercest
storm of wind, rain and snow ever witnessed
here began this morning. and has been raging
all day, but has somewhat Gained down this
evening. Thirteen inches of snow has already
fallen. and if the storm continues railroad trains
coming down the mountains will be blockaded
At Pittston the roof of the Casino skating-rink,
mammoth structure, fell in and the building
was entirely demolished. There was no one in
the building at the time. Serious damage to
buildings is reported from the country districts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17
Illinois items.

"A boiler at the East-shaft coal mine, near
Springfield. exploded yesterday morning, an
stantly killing the engineer and fireman. and
wrecking tie building
gentleman named Slane, living near Oak
Point, has an interesting suit in court. He
claims that DIR. Young, while pulling a tooth,
ages.
William Demour, young man working in the
Pana coal mine got his foot in a frog in the
track while driving mule hitched to loaded
mine-car, and falling upon the track. had both
legs run over by the car receiving injuries which
may prove fatal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17
MINOR MENTION.
How Captain Hargrave Incurred the Disa-
bilfty for Which He Is To Be Pensioned.

DI1IIy HUH 10 0uSIOHCUs
WASHINGTON, Feb. I6.-On July 4, 1865
Captain William Harsrave. of General Stone
mans staff, was proceeding, with Others in an
ambulance, to headquarters, at Knoxville, to at
tend reception in honor of the day. The team
became unmanageable. and precipitased the am
bulance, with its occupants. down an embark
ment. and Hargrave sustained an injury result
ing in disability, for which he asked a pension.
The Pension Bureau decided against him, on the
ground that the injury was not contracted while
in the line of duty. Assistant Secretary of the
Interior Joslyn to-day decided that Hargrave
should receive pension. for the reason that any
soldier in going to or from social gathering
religious meetings or places Of amusement, with q
superior officer, does not place himself out of
thu line of duty
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17
HEAVY Loss at Marshall. Ill.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
TERRE HAuTE, Ind, Feb l7.-Fire broke out
at Marshall, Ills. eighteen miles west of here,
at an early hour this morning The east side of
the courthouse square is in flames, and a
strong wind blowing from the northwest. There
is no fire apparatus at hand, and the indications
are that the entire block will be
consumed. The loss so far is estimated
at $4,000 or $50 000 Neighboring.
cities have been asked for aid to extinguish the
flames, which are rapidly spreading and fears
are entertained that large part of the business
portion Of the town will be consumed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17
did You reeeiEseea any encouragement


We expected none. I and Mr.. Cobb have
! n been in public life too long to expect that
we would receive any. However, we feel conf
dent that Mr.. Mcdonald stands as good a show
as anybody"
ibid You come here at the instigation of any
one"
''AIr. Mcdonald knows nothing of our trip. He
makes $50 00D a year at his law practice. and
does not, am sure, base any hopes upon a Cabi-
net position. We have. however, petition
from score of Democratic senators who wish
his appointment. Mr. Cleveland has many
difficulties to meet IN making out his Cabinet,
and it is with this partly in view that we have
come to assist him. All sections have TO be rep
resented. and we think In the West that the
West could not be better represented than In the
person of Mr. Mcdonald"
Ibid you find Mr.. Cleveland at work on his
inaugural address,
He was I'D stairs when we called His work
shop, believe, is up there, and he probably had
been at work in it He had ink his fingers
and looked as though he had just drawn on his
coat"
'Dd the President-elect drop any intimaiion
about any other members of his Cabinet9'
EMO; he is good listener We didn't ask him
to talk but to let us talk, and he did So. He is a
great man, filled with consciousness of the re-
sponsibilites of his new Office, and l think his
administration will be the purest we have ever
had. Friends and foes alike will be weighed In
the balance when they come up for Office. There
will be no favoritism, am sure
II admired reply Mr. Cleveland made to a
remark of yours" interrupted Congressman
Cobb.
ssWhat was thatg asked Senator Voorhees,
''You said you could not talk with him unless
you talked frankly, He said: Gentleman, that
is the only way anyone can talk with me- :"
''Mr. Cleveland has the saving grace of com
mon sense" continued Senator Voorhees,, land
that will carry him through The only thing
fear is that he may work himself to death when
he gets downto Washington"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17

Boston Special.


Pilot, was recently invited to deliver addresses
in Montreal ana Ottawa. He declined owing
to the danger of arrest by the British govern
ment He, however, wrote 60 Secretary FIRE.
linehuyseh, stating that he was convicted in
1866 of high treason against the British govern
fnent sentenced to twenty years imprisonment;
ESCAPED in 1862 came TO America and became a
citizen of this country the day he landed He
asked if his citizenship would protect him In
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17
DELAYED RAILWAY Trains.

PORT JERvIs, N. Y, Feb. 16--The storm to-
day was the worst of the season in this section.
Six inches of snow fell here, and drifted Much
difficulty is experienced in getting trains
through, several becoming stalled The storm
changed, this afternoon, to rain, which fell in
torrents fer many hours. 1t is now colder. and
the storm is clearing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17
Senatorial Veterans.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16. = Ex-yice president
HamIin. who is here to attend the dedication of
the Washington monument, said to-day that
only nine men are now living who were mem
bers Of the Senate in 1S4S when that body at
tended the laying of the cornerstone of the NOR
ument These are Yulee, of Florida; George
w. Jones, of Nevada; Bradbury and Hamlin, Of
Maine; Fitz, of Michigan; Davis, of Mississippi;
Atchison, of Missouri Simon Cameron, of Penn
sylvania; Hunter of Virginia.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17
PROPOSALS FOR MAIL BAGS
PosToFFTcE DEPARTMENT.,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. ~, 1888.

Separate sealed proposals will be received ut this
Department until the 9th day of March, 1850 at
noon. for furnishing by contract, Mail Bags, con-
such quantities and at such times may be ordered
during the of four years beginning the first
day of April, 1885.
Specifications Of the several classes of Mail Bags.
and of the conditions and requirements relating to the
proposals and contracts, and also blank forms for
bidding will be furnished application by letter to
the Second Assistant Postmaster general No pro
posal will be considered which shall not have been
submitted in accordance with such specifications.
The contracts which may be made will be in con-
fornity to the specifications and the accepted pro-
posal The right is reserved however to reject any
all Of the proposals. FRANK HATTON.
general.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17

The sheep is exceedingly neat and even fastidi-
GUS about his food and drink. and hence should
have clean grass and clear running water
Though they use less water than other animals,
often passing some days without it. it is none
the less necessary for their comfort and health
that it should be accessible.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17
Mr.. Haines Again Votes.

SPRINGFIELD, III. Feb. 16-At the joint session
of the Legislature to vote for United States Sen
ator ffty-seven members were absent. Tele-
grams were received from several members
stating that they were showed in on railway
trains. The Speaker voted for Morrison, and
his was the only vote cast A telegram received
from one of the Chicago members says he is sick
1t is not believed reglar vote for Senator will
be reached this week
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17
Fire at Salem, Mass.

SALEM Mass. Feb. 16-The mercer shop Of
Joseph E. Arnold burned this morning: also, the
morocco shop of Christopher Carter, and the
currying shop of George Hull g Go. Arholds
loss is $25. 900: insured. The other buildings
were damaged $15 900; insured
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17
Fire at Mentone.
Special to tho Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ROCHESTER,, Ind, Feb 16.--NIeager reports
have reached this city of FIRE chat occurred at
Mentone, Kosciusko county, last night The
Office of the Mentone Gazette. together with sew
eral other buildings. was destroyed. The loss is
several thousand dollars. and is partially covered
hv insurance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17
The Wise Will Case Again.

SHecial to the Indianapolis Journal.
VINcENNEs, Ind. Feb. 16-Henry K. Wise,
by his attorneys. Messrs. Rely. Niblack, Cor
don and Baker, filed motion for new trial,
yesterday. in the Wise will case. Thirteen
afidavits were filed in support of the motion.
The charges are that one of the jurors was in
toxicated one day during the former trial, and
that he had also expressed an opinion during the
progress of the case
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17
INDIANA AND ILLINOIS.
James Singleton. Delaware County Farmer,
Found on Road Frozen to Death.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

MUNCIE. Feb. 16.-At an early hour this morn
ing James Singleton, resident of Harrison
township, started from his home to Bethel to
meet friend. About o'clock he was found on
the road frozen stiff. He was afflicted with
heart trouble, and it is supposed that thu keen
air of the morning brought on an attack, which
FRUSTRATED him and he freze to death
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17

While entering saloon at Litchfield, KY,
Mcdonald Ward was shot and killed by Sam
Hundly, who gave his victim no warning The
shooting is said to have been malicious, and
without further provocation than a personal
alteration which occurred some time ago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17
How Soldiers, Orphans Are Provided For

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, Feb Is In the Senate, to-
day, resolution of inquiry was introduced stating
that children of the Soldiers Orphans Home at
Normal are being sent away and no trace kept
of them. One child, it is said, was found. after
long hunt, working on plantation in Florida.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17

It has been discovered recently by medical
men that lump jaw, as 1t is called, or Jumps
found on the laws of cattle are sometimes caused
by dpcaved teeth. 1t is not known how much
the poor brutes suffer with the toothache.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17

During are in New York, last night, in a
kenementshouse at Nos. 12l and l23 West Thir-
IS first street, Annie Connolly was probably IA
sally burned. Peter Bennett and Frank Jones
zeaped 10 the sidewalk, and were uniniured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17

Canada. The matter was laid before the
British government by Minister Lowell. O'Reil
ly also applied by letter to England asking per
mission co visit England and Ireland as well.
Yesterdy replies came from the English govern
ment denying the requests in toto
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17

An Indiana practical farmer says: yet with
long wears OF experience, observation and expert
ment believe have learned some of the ways
of success in agriculture. One is good seed the
other thorough cultivation"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17
A Canafiian AIarnist.

OTTAWA, Feb. 16-Speaker Miller of the
Senate. has issued an order excluding every
body, the press reporters included, from visit
ing any of the rooms adjacent to the chamber,
no matter what their errand may be. 1t is said
he liz afraid of dynamite.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17

Coarse and unpaatable feed, such as straw and
fodder may be simultaneously used by passing
it through cutter inoisteniag and sprinklng it
with bran and meal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17

THE early bird catches the worm, and some
times q bad cold. which, however, does no in
justice to the old proverb, for with the aid of
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup colds are of no con-
sequence. Price, Is cents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17
THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
Fair Weather and Slowly Rising Temperature
for To-Day.
w Ak EfAfsiALST,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,

for To- Day.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Feb IT, 1889.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley-Slowly
FIRING temperature, fair weather, winds shifting
60 southerly, lower barometer, followed by local
SHOWS ON Wednesday morning.
Fer the Lower Lake Region-Fair weather,
west TO south wind, slight rise of temperature;
For the Upper Lake Region-Increasing
cloudiness, followed by local SHOWS, slight rise
of temperature, variable winds, generally shift
ing to south and east in southern portions.
For the Upper Mississippi Valley-Warmer,
partly cloudy weather, local SHOWS, southerly
Sin6s, becoming variable.
For TIE Missouri Val.ey-Light SHOWS, partly
cloudy, eighty warmer weather, variable winds
shifting to west and northwest, falling followed
by rising 6aromefer-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17
Vitality OF Great Men

II not always innate or born with them, but
many instances are known where 1t has been
acquired by the persistent and 5udicious use OF
Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17
THE FIRE RECORD.
A Warehouse and q, 400 Bales OF Cotton ID
stroyed-Loss, S150,0OO.

otpOyctA-ALoSS, @AOO,OOOs
COLUMBUS Ga, Feb. IA special to the
Enquirer states that Eufaula, Ala, was visited
by disastrous fire yesterday morning. $4,000
worth of property was destroyed, including the
Grange warehouse, conducted by Dan r.
Sheehan, together with J. 400 bales of cotton, 40
tons of guano 10 or 10 gins. and other property.
The total insurance is $50 000
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17
Pianiny.a Min Burned.

CrHcIENArf, Feb. l6--Fire tonight in the
planng-mill of Mills Spellmeir s. Co., caused a
loss of $75, 900; insurance. $4,000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17
Corset Factory Damaged.

MADISON. Wis, Feb 16-rhe Benton corset
Factory vas today damaged $500 by fire; in
kuranna 81. 600
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17
Coughs,

Browns Bronchial Troches are used with ad-
vantage 10 alleviate coughs. sore throat and
bronchial affections. Sold only In boxes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17
A Wholesale Confectioner Fails.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
BLooMINGToN. I'LL, Feb. l5.-The wholesale
confectionery house of John L. Zimmerman
failed to-day. Liabilities about $4,000; assets
unknown.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17
Hotel and Residence Burned.

wELLsBoRo Pa, Feb. 16.-Cole's Hotel and
w. C. Kress's residence were burned early this
morning, and the Methodist Church badly
damaged Loss, $35,000: insurance, $50. COO
Twenty persons narrowly escaped, many in their
fQraG
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17
VOORHEES-M'DONALD.
The Visit of the Indiana Statesman in tn
Interest of ssOId Sad6llehaos.o

The Visit of the Indiana Statesman in the
Interest of sold Saddlebags."
NEW YORK, Feb. l6-The Herald prints an
Albany interview with Senator Voorhees, with
reference to his recent ylsit to President
elect Cleveland. Mr.. Voorhees, is thus quoted:
There is no use Disgusting the object of our
visit We have come here to urge upon the
Presidentelect the appointment of Senator
Joseph e. Mcdonald to place in his Cabinet
''What placer
"He is good for any place, bat, as his name
has been frequently mentioned for the secreta
ryship of the Treasury, we specified thai I'm
portant position"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17

State university. the object being to provide for
removal of the university now located at Bloom
ington to Indianapolis
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-17
Local Observations.

Maximnm temperatura,' $50 lat midnight 15ti
minimum temperature, -3. Cat A. M