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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-08
Police Commissioners Meeting.

The Police Commissioners met yesterday after
noon and used their time mostly In auditing &C
counts and ordering their payment. They adopt
ed resolution and ordered it to be read at roll
call last night, thanking 'the officers and men
for the very efficient and creditable manner in
which they all discharged their duty at Vice
president Hendricks funeral" Frank Adams's
resignation as special officer was accepted, and
the police powers OF Merchant Policeman John
Carney were revoked at the request of Captain
Thomas. Police powers were granted Merchant
Policeman j. G. Hitchins and also of special
character to q. W. Parker and G. D. Heyle. Pa
trclman 9. Hines was suspended for ten days for
drinking beer in saloon while on duty The
rules and regulations for the government of the
force prepared by Commissioner Morrison were
ordered to be printed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-08
Amending It's Articles.

The Burlington, Lafayette & Western Rail
way Company, which was organized in 1883, has
filed with the Secretary Of State amended ar
ticles of incorporation, Increasing the capital
stock to 100000 and changing the line,
which, IT is now proposed, shall run through the
counties of Vigo. Parke, Fountain. Tippecanoe,
Carroll, Howard, Grant, Wabash Huntington,
Wells, Adams and Allen, extending from Terre
Haute to Fort Wayne. Additional stock has
been subscribed to the number of 4 $50 shares,
and Of these 1000 are held by George j. Hen
nipger. The total number of shares subscribed
is 6,261.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-08
Figures in Last Years Crons.

The reports from the different counties on the
acreage and yield of crops have just been com
piled by State Statistician Peelle They show
that there was an area of 2,732, $50 acres of
wheat, from which was produced 81, GAO, 0S6
bushels, making an average of IL 5 bushels to
the acre. In 1884 the yield was &c, 531 Zoo The
largest production was in Elkhart county, where
there was crop of s55, ST. bushels. but the best
average was made by St. Joseph county, where
the yield was 49, bushels per acre. There were
3,2l6,9 acres of corn, with yield of 115, 49,
acre The crop was the largest eyer raised in
the State. The yield in 1884 was 89fl52 1899
bushels. The county having tile largest yield
was Tippecanoe, which produced 2, 1914, 096 bush
els. but Decatur had the best average-45.7
bushels to the acre.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-08
Mayor DennY,s Views.

Mayor.elect Denny in few days will begin
work gathering material for his inaugural ad-
dress. He purposes to make it as comprehen-
sive as possible, at tho same time keeping in
view desire for conciseness and clearness in re-
lation to matters to which he will especially
direct the attention of Council. The viaduct
a.estion will be treated from favorable stand
point. Mr.. Denny thinks that this work ought
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-08

The best patterns Of folding-beds at King &
Elders.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-08

to be accomplished within the next two or three
years, as the railroads practically barrier
between the north and south sides of tho city
He has given good deal of thought to the for
nation of Council committees, in which radio al
changes must necessarily be made on account of
the incoming of so many new members. he
thinks he can so arrange them as to avoid con-
hict with the board
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-08
Another Suit Against Abstractors.

suit vas fled in the federal court by Dis
trict Attorney Lamb, yesterday, against Joseph
T. Elliott and Ovid D. Butler, to enjoin their use
of private indexes 70 the federal court records
in their business Of furnishing abstracts of titles.
The case is similar to the one filed against Viii
liam G. Anderson on last Friday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-08
To Sporting Men,

If you want the best powder made ask your
merchant for Warrens Snap Shot oir Sporting
Powder If they don't keep it ask them to get
it for You. It you use it once you will not have
any other. We offer very fine assortment of
breech and muzzle-loading guns at largely re-
duced prices. Give us call.
HILDEBRAND & FUGATE,
35 South Meridian st
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-21

been accepted with such acknowledg-
ment OF the public spirit displayed
by the colony, and with those feelings of
thanktulness which everybody must adj
init were required. Lord Wolselev had
also accepted the offer, which had beer
made spontaneously. All this, the Pre-
mier said, proved the attachment and low
atty of the colonies to the British throne.
1t could not fail to bring closer together
the bonds uniting the great empire.
NAMING THE DAY.
In accordance with his promise of YES
terday to name to-day the date for the
debate on Sir Stafford NOrthcOte's motion
of censure, Mr.. Gladstone fixed next Mon
day as the day. He also announced that
on Monday the Queens message summon
ing the reserves would be considered.
The governments motion to give to the
redistribution of seats bill introduced by
the government precedence over all or
ders of the day was adopted by vote OF
220 against 5.
THE VOTE OF THE PARNELLITEs.
In the House of Commons the debate on
the motion of censure will be concluded
next Friday. The Parnellites will vote
with the opposition unless the govern
ment VIII pledge itself to abandon re-
newal Of the crimes act in Ireland. The
government whips calculate to obtain
without the Parneliites majority of 20
on the motion. 1t is doubtful il they will
succeed.
MR.. GLADSTONE COMPELLED TO RETIRE.
The leading Liberals have expressed
the opinion that Mr.. Gladstone will cease
to be Premier within three weeks. His
doctor has warned him that he must
choose between the sacrifice of his life
and the sacrifice of his office.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-21
FRUITLESS BALLOTINGs.

No Result Yet in Illinois or Oregon.
SALEM, ORR, Feb. 2O.-The last days
balloting for United States Senator began
promptly at noon to-day. At the final
caucus this morning Hirsch's friends re-
solved to stand by him until he was elect
ed or asked them to vote for some other
candidate. On the first ballot he received
"a, gain of 5. On the fifth ballot he lost
l, and his vote has stood unchanged till
this hour 4:30p. m. } through q ballots.
Several motions to take a recess were
voted down. The members sent out for
luncheon and ate it in the cloak room and
at their desks. Most of the anti-Hirsch
Republicans voted from the 1lrst to the
eighth ballot for r. P. Earhart, Secretary
of State, and on the ninth ballot changed
to Gov. Moody. On the twentieth ballot
Moody received Is votes, being the entire
anti-Hirsch strength. The proceed
ings are growing monOtonous and
the present state Of affairs is likely to
be kept up until late this evening.
1t is rumOred that if Hirsch's vote can
not be swung TO Moody, ex-senator FL. b.
Corbett will be proposed. AS vet there
has been no movement toward vote for
mild Republican, as suggested by the
Democratic National Committee. Two
members of the Legislature, one Repuhli-
can and one Democrat, are absent. Forty
five votes are required to elect.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Feb. 20.-The first
Senatorial ballot to-day resulted: Logan,
100; Morrison, 80; scattering, 8. On the
second ballot Logan received 100; Nor
rison, 81; scattering, I. On the third
ballot, Logan, 1O1; Morrison, 50; scatter
N
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-21
CALLED BACK TO LIFE
Apparently Dead "a Hours, but r.
by His sons AgopjzfDe grwk

Apparently Dead "a Hours, bat Rs
by His Sons Agonizing Cryt
NEWPORT, PERRY COUNTY, PAl
1S.-On Monday morning John wis
father of one Of the many famil
Swedes living at the ore mines in 0l
township, was taken suddenly iii
before a physician could be summon
died. His form was cold and rigi
lower jaw fallen, and the ashy pa
death on the face. With the usz
monstrativeness OF their race, the 1
gave loud expression 10 their GRID
eldest son in particular. He call
his father to come back, an1f
difficulty was restrained from
trating himself upon the corpse. y
to comfort the grief-stricken faml
spiritual consolation, the resident G
man remained with them until 2
Then, as he was about to 90 ava
son was seized with another par0
OF grief more violent than any prec
it. He threw himself on the body
father, embraced him, and plteOus
plOred him to speak once more ar
leave him without a recognition
though the agonized voice had penet
the silence of the other world, the
the father moved, the eyes opened
cast a sad, TeprOachful look on the
ing son, and in the well known
came distinctly these words:
ooh, why did you call me back?'
AS soon as the awe-stricken q
coul6 regain their cOmposure u
dlately administered restorative 4.
patient. When the clergyman lef
he was very weak but still alive.
terday he related his experience up 4
time he was apparently recalled to u
When he died he first felt a sinking
sation, knew everything that went
the room, but could not speak. He.
remembered of being in a dense darl
and being led by two Invisible Fl
moving as though floating III the air.
nothing above or below. Then it sel
to get lighter every moment, and he
two beautiful, shining forms on d
side of him. He experienced a feelil
perfect peace and heard the most 81
ing and delightful music. The feeliT
rest was the most noticeable tiT1ng
new state, until it was disturbed
voice in pain calling him. He felt a {
of regret, then all became black, am
seemed to be back in the old pain-raS
body again, and opening his eyel
found his son and family crying ana
ing on him to come back.
Mr.. WishOlm lived until Yesterday.
then died, as his family sincerely bel
a second time. Whether the man wa
a syncOpe, from which the piercing lai
tations of the family aroused hin
whether he had, indeed, been perm
to return after glance into the
world, none can answer. One II
however, is certain, that for the spa
nearly "A hours, in the opinion OF the
tor, the pastor, and the family, and 8
as outward indications are a guide
man was dead.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-21
STATE CAPITAL. NOTES.

Police Commissioner Fox Stricken
with Paralysis-COntested Election
Case Decided.
ATLANTA, Feb. 2O.-This morning
while Police Commissioner Amos Fox
was on his way to business, and Just as he
had reached the corner of Decatur and
Lloyd streets, he was attacked with Sc
we're stroke of paralysis, and would have
allen to the ground but for the timely ar
rival of a policeman. Mr.. Fox was
picked up and carried into a store and
medical aid summoned. Tonight he is
reported in much improved condition,
although the attack deprives him of the
power of speech and the use of his limbs.
Doctors Willis f. Westmoreland and
Charles Fenckney are his attending ply
sicians.
The Governor to-day decided the con.
tested election case of G. G. Newton VS..
}. II. English, for the office of Sheriff
Of Greene county. The commission was
issued to English. The case was decided
upon point of law in Attorney General
AndersOn's opinion, which provides that
all evidence in contests must be taken
within 30 days after the day of the cleo
ton. There are a good many cases all
over Georgia of the same character, and
when they come up will 90 the same way.
MuscOgee is said to have one of similar
character to be acted upon in few davs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-21
EUFAULA's POSTMASTER HIP.
Primary Election to Select a Candi-
date-FrOzen to Death.

Primary Election to Select a Candi-
ate-FrOzen to Death.
EUFAULA, ALA, Feb. 2O-Vincent San
ford, an old cOlOred man, was found dead
this morning about twelve miles from
here, frozen.
A primary election is to be held to-
morrow to select a candidate to be pre-
sented to Mr.. Cleveland for appointment
to the Postmastership. There are five
candidates in the field and three appli-
cants Who refuse to submit their claims
to election. The candidates are Capt. r..
f. KOlb, Maj. w. c. Dawson. Capt. w. A.
Roberts former Mayor }, Judge Hyatt and
Robert Greer, former bOOkkeeper of the
southwestern Railroad. The applicants
declining to abide the election are Messrs.
K. l.. Brown, nephew Of Senator Pugh,
and Assistant Postmaster under Judge
Russell, the Republican appointee;
randy Tory, who has no other claim
than that of br0ther-in-law to Hon. w. c.
Oates, the distinguished member of Con-
gress from this district, and Mrs. Bow
den, widow lady whose son has been
money order clerk under Judge Russell.
Party lines will be sharply drawn, though
letter from Senator Pugh is said to exist
in which he is said to say that if he and
Brown live, Brown shall be Postmaster
The matter has assumed great interest
and signaliZes Eutaula as the only place
in the United States or elsewhere with
the novel plan of holding a primary cleo
tiOn for Postmaster.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-21

Ocala has received its certified charter as a
city.
4 new bank building IS one Of the latest
Gainesville enterprises.
Fort Myers boasts OF pine apple, grown in
that place, weighing four pounds
Out Of 3.jO2.0SO acres of land in Manatee
county only $500 are under cultivation.
An orange tree near Bayard is six feet in
circumference, and bears 5000 oranges year.
Mrs. de COrce, widow of Maj. de COrce. who
fought under the first Napoleon, died in Tai
iahassee, few days ago.
\ party of gentlemen from the North have
been prospecting at Ravenswood, near 81.
Augustine, Tor site for a large hotel.
public meeting Is to be held in Orange
CITY 70 consider the ways and means to secure
lne college TO be established under the aus
nlces oI the congregational Association of
Florida.
SandersOn correspondence NEWS. Feb Is:
for the past three weeks u has been very
stOrmy,and the heavy raiufalls IN this vicinity
haTesOccasiOned some delay TO farmers. The
country resembles an OverfiOwed district and
VIII not admit Of plOwng.-Upward of 900
Dales OF very superior quality of long cotton
nave been shipped from this county the past
season.-EdWards 4 Co., of Olustee, are erect
ing steam power for double cotton gin.
Jacksonville Herald: Last week a mat 100
Dy % ieet IN size was sunk at the jettles at
the mouth Of the river by the wOrkmen, and
during the stormy weather Of Friday iU was
scattered In all directions. This was one of
the largest mattresses that had ever been
made for this work, and cost between SIX and
eight hundred dollars. The cause of its de
structlon was partly owing 10 an insufliciency
OF stone 10 hOid It in position. This Is not
pleasant news, and we hope no more such bad
luck viii befall this important work.
Lake CITY correspondence NEWS, Feb. is:
T. McQuaid. President Of the Florida State
Park Association, certities that tue exhibit oil
all the products and growth of Columbia
county brought to Jacksonville and exhibited
at the tenth annual exposition of the State.
held on FEB. 3. 4, .. and :, by Bates and
scarborough, OF Lake City. Commissioners
from said Columbia county, took the first
premium and received th- highest comm nd-
alton Of the judges. The award OF Sl0G Of
lered by the State Park Association, has
therefore cen paid to the Commissioners
from Columbia county. such a deserved
compliment to this county ought to stimulate
farmers and citizens to renewed efforts. and
keep the balance on their side at succeeding
fairs. The weather has moderated from
white frost on Feb. Is 10 snrinC mornings
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-21
beaufort Items.

BEAUFORT, Feb. 19.-Our law expound-
ers have left us and peace reigns once
more. The White case against the elec-
tion rioters was continued to the next
term.
Ash Wednesday was observed in the
Episcopal and Roman Catholic Churches
by services. There will also be regular
Lenten services.
Sheriff John p. BOyce, who was elected
in November to the Sheriff's office for the
next four years, died suddenly Thursday
night of drOpsy of the heart. Mr.. BOyce
had been in failing health for some time
mast. He was brOther-in-law to Sheriff
Wilson. who was elected in 1880, but who
also died before his term expired. Henry
ID. Elliott, brother of Col. VIM. Elliott,
has been appointed by the Governor 10 Nil
out Mr.. Boyce'e uneXpired term.
The government must really be making
strenuous efforts for the completion OF the
coaIing dock at Paris Island. IL mas ac-
tually, at last, got up fence around the
niacp
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-21
THE SWISS REvOLUTIONIsTs.
Their Manifesto Circulated in Spite o
the Efforts of the Anthnrities

Their Manifesto Circulated in Spite of
the Efforts OF the Authorities.
GENEVA, Feb. 20.-In spite of the ac-
tivity of the police the Anarchists have
succeeded in distributing in many parts
of Switzerland revolutionary manifesto
addressed to the Swiss artisans. The
document depicts the wrongs and hard
ships suffered by the working people.
and ends by saying ''Tue
only way to secure to our wives and
children a better future is by revolu-
tion. Vive la Revolution Sociale."
The police say the manifesto is issued
by men who have never done an honest
days work in their lives. but they confess
themselves batled as to the means by
which it has become so extensively cir
culated.
The Anarchists, in a public letter,
threaten to destroy the office of the news
paper Der BRnd unless its tone toward
anarchism is moderated.
BERNE, Feb. 20.--The Federal assem-
bly, is discussing proposition to expel
from Switzerland all anarchists who have
taken refuge in this country on the
ground that they make Switzerland the
hatching place for plots to be executed
abroad. The decree of expulsion, ii
passed, will affect at least 1000 persons.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-21
THE WORLDS EXPOSITION.
Another Large Attendance-The Nation
al Agricultural Association in Session

Another Large Attendance-TheN Nation
al Agricultural Association in Session.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 20.-There was
another great attendance at the Worlds
Exposition to-day. In the main and gov
ernment buildings various bodies were in
session.
The fifth annual session of the National
Agricultural Association was held to-
daY. j. B. Grinnell, of Iowa, was made
temporary Chairman and John NJ. Price.
of Kansas, temporary Secretary. Both
OF the regular officials being absent, the
meeting then took a recess. On
reassembling in the afternoon
permanent organization was
effected by the election.Of Mr.. Grinnell as
President, Robert Mitchell Vice Presi-
dent, and John NJ. Price Secretary. Vari-
Gus committees were appointed. A reso-
luton was adopted urging upon Con-
gress the prompt passage of bills bene-
fitting agricultural interests, among which
the bill for the establishment of an ex-
perimental station in each State and the
bill establishing signal stations are es-
peclally mentioned.
THE EDITORS AND INVENTORS IN CON-
GREsS.
The Editors Congress, which was
called for the purpose of forming a ma
tOnal association of newspaper men.
held its second session to-day. The roll
call revealed largely increased attend
ance, embracing nearly every journalist
at the exposition. A permanent organ
lzation was effected by the election of the
following officers: President. B. b. Her
ber, of Red Wing, Mimi; First Vice
President, 9. II. Jones, of Florida: Cor
responding and Recording Spcrntarv Col
and Treasurer, Ezra Whitman, of Balti-
more.
Under the constitution adopted the Vice
Presidents were then elected from such
states and Territories as were represent
ed at the meeting. For States not repre-
sented Vice Presidents are to be appoint
ed by the Executive Committee.
a series OF resolutions indorsing the eX-
position and secOnding the appeal to Con-
gress for further financial aid was unani-
mously adopted. One of the resolu-
tons pays merited compliment
to I'll. H. Judson, Chief of the
Exposition Department OF Printing
and Publishing, for cOurtesies TO men,
6ers OF the newspaper fraternity. Col.
Elliott was authorized to accept and en-
roll members at the Texas headquarters,
OF which State Col. Elliott is Commits
siOner.
The Inventors Congress held a short
session to-day, President Zerbe. of Gin
cinnati presiding, and Charles NJ. Travis,
OF Indiana, acting as Secretary. A Com
mittee ON Credentials was appointed. and
the meeting adjourned until next Monday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-21
RAILROAD NEWS.

The fare from Savannah to Washington
on the EMANCIPATION rate" is so 40 lot
civilians for the round trip, instead OF
S23 40 as has been announced.
The freight rates recently agreed upon
at the meeting of the Southern Railway
and Steamship Association in ChattanOO-
GA on Feb. ID, went into effect on We'd
nesday. The rates b, c, d and F, for
meat. -four, hay and grain, remain the
same as established in April, 1884 At
that time rates were fixed to coast points,
including Charleston, Savannah. Bruins
wick and Jacksonville on grains at %
cents per hundred from Evansville,
louisville, Cincinnati and other points on
the Ohio river. During the late rate war
between lines leading 70 the South, these
Southern points. ~
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-21
STRANGE ELECTRICAL FREAK

a Tale from the Lead Mines of Missouri.
STEELvILLE, Mo-, Feb. 1.-THE most
remarkable electrical phenomenon ever
seen in this section occurred at Palmer
lead mines, twenty-five miles southeast
of this place, on last Sunday night. A
vivid flash of lightning, accompanied by
an appalling clap Of thunder, was the
first intimatiOn of any unusual condition
OF the elements. The bolt struck
gigantic oak tree which stood near the
barn belonging to the Palmer lead fur
mace, some twenty feet from the ground,
literally rIddling and scattering its frag-
ments IN every direction to the distance
of 800 yards. One piece, weighing over
800 pounds, was hurled through the roof
of the barn. The roots of the tree even
were torn out of the ground. some of
them for the distance of over twenty
feet. The tree formed one of the cor
ner-pOsts of a cOw-shed, occupied by two
horses and a COW, belonging to II. &.
Compton. The shed was completely de-
mOlished. The wall place was piece Of
lumber 6X10 inches, and was broken in
tour places, while holes large enough to
admit horse were torn to the root, and
yet, strange to say, the animals were un-
injured, even though a post standing be-
TWEEN lLt INO uOl st5 " dS UIOAGu III twain
and the planks from the sides scattered
in every direction. The tree stood at one
side of a lane and on the opposite side was
a plank fence, which was Knocked into
splinters for a distance of 100 feet along
the string of plank. There was no wind
at the time, and yet, strange as it may
seem. a part of the trunk of the tree and
many Ofthe fence planks have disappeared.
Nearly every house in the village was
visited by the subtle agent. Entering at
the chimney of superintendent Harrison's
residence it envelOped the dress of Mrs.
Harrison, who was sitting before the fire,
in what mad the appearance OF blue
flames. The alarmed lady called her hus-
band, who had retired for the night and
he relates that for some seconds there was
a rumbling sound resembling that pro-
duced by ignited paper held up the CHM
ney. Mrs. I. IL. League, another lady,
noticed electrical sparks on her foot, and
experienced a plain shock like that re-
ceived from a galvanic battery. Other
families had similar experiences. Alto
gether it was singular phenomenon for
mid inf