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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-08
TIE WIDOW THUMB.
Her Coming Marriage to the Midget Count
A Reprimand for Brother Morehouse.
Special to the rndi.napolis Journal.

Special to the IndRnapolis Journal.
New YORK, March THE marriage of the
midget count and the widow Thumb was to have
taken place in this city, and the arrangements
contemplated the greatest possible amount OF
advertising benefit from the event. But eccle-
isastical discountenance has put stop to par
ticipation in museum weddings by the Methodist
clergy of this city, and the widow will neither
employ minister of any other denomination,
nor forego somewhat spectacular ceremony.
The fat woman aud the living skeleton of a
Bowery dime museum were made hus-
band and wife. the other day, be-
fore a hilarious crowd drawn together
by advertisements Of the special attraction. Tho
Rev. j. H. Morehouse, the pastor of an East
side Methodist church, consented to ofiieiate
He appeared on the stage of the establishment,
but conducted himself with sedate propriety.
He is plain, earnest, unsensational man, and
he declares that he saw no harm in what he did.
A different view of it is taken by his presiding
elder, and he has been advised that his act
which was merely part of an ungodly variety
show, lowered himself and degraded the
church" Itwas intimated that if human mon
strosites choose to marry it ought at least to be
in private, and that the next Methodist minister
to figure as Brother Niorehouse did will be Sc
verely dealt with The Thumb wedding it is
now understood, will occur in Philadelphia.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-08
Thirty Years in Chains.

SALISBURY, Pa, March Thirty years ago
Eli Foust, then young man. was a cattle driver
over the Pennsylvania mountains He lived in
this town. One hot day in summer, while driv-
ing drove of cattle near here, no became over.
He laid down and went to sleep. A companion
noticed that when he awoke he acted wildly, and
before he reached home he was a rayng maniac
He was SO violent that it became necessary to
chain him in room by himself He wao kept
in that way by his family for twenty-five years
He was then taken to the insane asylum in War
rem. There the same treatment was necessary
as he was giant physically, and no one dared
approach him unless he was firmly bound
After Ave years Of almost constant raving in the
asylum he has Just died, aged fifty 6ye years
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-08
A VICTIM OF TEMPERANCE.
Captain Jack Hussey and His Services in
Rescuing Would-Be Suicides.
Special 70 Tho Indianapolis Journal.

Special 10 tho indianapolis Journal.
New YORK, March 7.--Captain Jack Hussey
is in a sense, avictim of temperance. For many
years it was too free swallowing of whisky that
damaged him; but if he should die of his present
illness 1t will be result of abstinence When
the by gone Muiligan Guards sang in the variety
theatres that their captains was ''Nussey,
Tipperary man. and melodously added, ''The
ladies sigh as we pass by whenever he takes com
mand,n the reference was to the actual command
ant of one of those target companies which used
to be numerous and comical in this city. Stage
ridicue demolished the Mulligan Guards, and
most of the other companies of the kind. Jack
HIssey has stayed in sight, however, and quite
heroically He has saved thirty-sx persons from
drowning. His employment as a watchman az
Castle Garden, where all the immigrants land has
enabled him to thus distinguish himself. Arrival
in free country does not necessarily induct the
voyager into immediate prosperity, and conse-
quently the attempts at suicide are more numer-
Gus off the wharf where Jack Hussey does duty
than anywhere else in the world. He is very
watchful for plungers. His costume is fashioned
to the purpose of letting him quickly become u
swimmer He wears coat that can be shucked
instantly, anu on MS leet are Shippers that Can
be kicked of. There is no sooner splash or an
outcry than he plnnges into the water. Former
1y, the rescue was followed by a stiff glass Of
grog, especially in cold weather, and he was apt
to celebrate his glory Sy further potations: but
recently he signed pledge Of total abstinence,
and after his latest rescue he refused to drink a
drop. He had fought manfully to save Swiss,
who was determined to drown, and both we're so
chilled in the icy river that doctor prescribed
whisky in plenty. Jacks disobedierce resulted
in pneumonia
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-08
THE INDIANAPOLIS PosToFF1cE.

A Conflict of Authority--The Chances of BY
field and Geiger.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, March 7.-Cass Byfeld left
here for Indianapolis to-day. Mr. Geiger
intended starting tonight, but has con-
cluded to remain until Aquilla Jones,
his other competitor for the postmastership,
leaves. This will probably be on Tuesday next
These aspirants have practically agreed to let
citizens of indianapolis determine at an election
which one of them shall be appointed. The inn
preston seems to prevail that Geiger has the
best chance as it now stands. He said to the
Journal correspondent tonight: II will be Wild
mans successor, and feel as sure of it as do of
living" There appears to be clash of authority
over the matter, between Hendricks and Bynum,
each of them claiming the right to name the ap-
pointee, and it is partially at their request that
it is to be settled by election. A good deal Of
interest is taken in the contest by Indianians
here
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-08
Damaging Ice-Gorre IN the nes aroines.

KEoKUK, Ia, March 7.--Another heavy ice
gorge formed in the Des Moines, about twomiles
from its mouth. today, andcaused rapid rise in
the stream. A large section of the Egyptian
levee gave way. and strong current of water
Keokuk IL ST. Louis line of railway track is
covered with two feet of water above Alex
andria, and trains are sent from Quincy to Bur.
lington over the Chicago, Burlington 4 Quincy
track IN Illinois. The iron bridge over Sugar
creek, in Rock Island, is out of line, and two
smaller bridges are damaged. Four miles oi
track are under water. The gorge at Eddyville
extends up the river for five miles, and ice is
piled up fifteen feet high. The railroad bridge al
the mouth of the Des Moines is still in danger
from the goFges.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-08
THE GENERALS MALADY.
No Reason to Expect Any Permanent I'm.
prOvement in His Condition.


New York Special.
There is no longer doubt that the Generals
malady has assumed an alarming form. DR..
Douglass said this morning that, although he
had nots seen the patient since the previous after
noon, there was no reason to expect any inn
provement of permanent character. The great
danger he says lies in the loss Of strength Incl
dent to the difficulty of giving him nourishment
which he can retain on his stomach 1t is dan
gerous to give him anything in the morning, be-
cause in those hours only does he seem to have
any natural relief from the agony caused by his
maady. The effort to reject food brings acces
sions Of agony that even cocaine is not
strong enough to control. Later in the day,
when the anesthetic has been at work long
enough, the danger from the retchingis decreased,
and highly concentrated food is administered,
although in small quantities.
The recent prostration, following the reception
of the news from Washington which was neces-
sarily exciting ard bracing. indicates how far
backward in strength the General has fallen.
The disease itself, too, has ccme to the surface
at other points, indicating that it has been
progressing rapidly within the past few days.
The diseased tissue lies in such a place that the
knife cannot be fesorted to. and there is no hope
of prolonging the life of the distinguished patient
beyond few weeks. The parlors of the Gen
erals residence are almost gay with the flowers
that come pouring in during the day and even
ing; There are many callers, who, however,
seldom get beyond the front door. Only few
of the most intimate friends of the family are
admitted to the house, and no visitor enters the
sick chamber.
The illness of General Grant is now SO thor
~. a.
ticularly in this city, and has awakened such a
universal feeling Of sympathy that it has brought
an entirely new class of visitors people who do
not know the General, or any member of his
tn,, to o1 =; ,s S.,s
against his fatal maady. They do not attem 2t
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-08
An Old Man Killed by a Train.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
VlscENNEs, Ind, March MIR. Herman, one
OF tho pioneers of the country about GRANVILLE,
Ills, south of this city, was run
over and horribly mutilated By a
Peoria, Decatur s. Evansville north bound pas
senger, this morning, on u high trestle-work
near GRANVILLE. Mr. Herman was instantly
killed. He was over eighty wears of ace.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-08
CLEvELAND,s CALLERS.

Continuation of the Rush to the White House
.-Onice- Hunters VIII Not BE Received.
WAsnISGToN, March The rush of visitors
TO the White House continued to-day, with no
apparent decrease in numbers. The majority
merely called to pay their respects to the Presi-
dent, but many came on business. There were
several delegations, including ono from
Missouri, headed by Senator's CQckre!l
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-08

him. In walking to and fro, which he some
times does when making up his mind about a
paragraph, as we'll as during some of the attacks
of pain, he has to use cane, in consequence OF
the lameness in his hip His temper is equable,
and he endures with characteristic fortitude."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-08
Grant, the Hero, Dying.

Grant, the Hero, Dying.
What is this sad runnor fyingl
Grant, the sturdy soldier, dying?
Grant, the grim, yet glorious Mars,
Savior Of the stripes and stars
Grant, the warrior, dyinga
Grant. whose cool, intrepid bearing
Stimulated deeds of daring
In the hottest of the field,
And whose cry was Never yield
Grant, unconquered, dying?
Grant, whose many faults are hidden
Meath the cloak that weaves unbidden-
Royal robe of purple dye
In the loom of memory
Grant, the hero, dyingl
All, It's worth nations signing!
On Truths wings the rumor's flying.
Softly, friends! hero falls
When the unwelcome angel calls.
Grant, at work, is dying,
Columbus, o., Dispatch
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-08
ANXIETY OF SILVER MEN.
Fears that the President May Call an Extra
Session of Congress.

frecal to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON. March Some of the silver
men fear that the new President win call an ex
ira session for the purpose of dealing with tho
matters Of vital interest to the business world.
1t is feared that he will call Congress
together to recommend immediate action upon
the silver, the bankruptcy and the banking ques
tons. The silver men don't like the prospect,
but they are unable to learn anything OF Mr..
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-08
Killed by an Explosion.

EEw HAVEN, Conn, March An explosion
this afternoon in the railroad torpedo building of
John K. Fiernan and fatally injured William
Ecley.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-08
Gen. Grant Exerting Himself to Com
plete His "reminiscences of the War.
The Second Volume Half Finished. and Copi-
ous Notes Provided for the Remainder, so
that Its Completion Is Assured.
A Quarrel with the Century People Re-
suits in a Change of Publishers.

Remarkable and Striking Change in the Gen.
erals Personal Appearance-AH Hope of
Permanent Improvement Abandoned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-09
ON THE ROLLERS
ALAMEpAs 3. prJou 1

ALAMEDAS 3, BIJoU !.
The Alamedas defeated the Bilious last night at
the Bjou by score of three to one in nine minutes
actual playing lime. The game decided the cham
pionship, and the Alamedas will wear the trophies
if they can be got out Of the keeping of one of our
city jewelers. The game was marked by the ex-
coedingly poor playing of the Bilious, no seemed
as If the oftener they could pass the BALI to an
Alameda, the better playing they were doing, and
The feverish playing of the Bath boys who went
into the game as though life depended on it, and
seemed to be regardless of rules in some points and
in Others very particular. The Bilious were disap-
pointed in not securing Kief tend goal receiving
WORD from him that he could not be able to play
owing 10 game the Globes were to play Norway
consented to play, although he was not able to do
it: Butler played as cover point in place of Orr.
The Alamedae owe he game largely TO the fine play
log of Dow who put those who questioned his honor
to shame and made many fine stops in the rst goal
especially he did timely.
Roberts got the first lush, and Dunning the goar
after three minutes play. The next goal was
awarded the Bilious on fouls. Leydon violated the
rule first by getting into the goal circle at critical
moment, and DuaDiDg made the next two fouls nv
striking the ball while off his feet Ali three we're
clear fouls and bile it is not pleasant to see goal
that way to such stickers for rules as the Ala
medas started OUT 10 be. no other way could be
taken. There were seven waits in the inning for
various reasons the actual playing time being three
and oDe-haf minutes. The next goal was won by
Dunning. The ball went outside after II minutes
play, and directly after 1t was started again he
struck it blow from the side. and str king Nor
ways foot, it glanced in. Dunning got the fourth
goal also after one-haif minutes play.
Previous TO starting the game, Referee Desmond
examined the Alamedss ska,es, doing it carelessly
without the aid OF bijou. But Capt. Guthrie was
lmpudeDt enough TO question the referees honor in
The examination of The Bijous' skates and went
acioss The FLOR TO oversee the job His action was
loudly Missed not The correct way to use any
player, but such impotence deserved condemna-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-09
CENTRE STREET.


The committee of the City Council on laying
out new streets met at the corner of Congress
and Centre streets last evening at five O'Clock,
in pursuance the published notice, to give
hearing to parties interested in the widening
of Centre street.
The committee spent some time In viewing
the property which will have to be- altered or
torn down and then, it being rainy and unsui-
table for hearing, adjourned to meet at Z. 80
O'Clock in the Mayors room at the city build
ing. IN
EVENING SESSION.
The committee met in the MAYORS room in
the City Building. All the members of the
committee were present and afew interested
parties. Mayor Dsering stated that the com.
mittee had met at the corner of Congress and
Centre SITS. in the afternoon and had examin-
cd the buildings which 1t would be necessary
to alter or remove in widening the street. The
meeting was then opened to discussion.
Hou. @. f. Libby as counsel for Mr.. David
Robinson whose property at the corner of Con-
gress street, would be much affected by the
proposed changes, explained the claims which
Mr.. Robinson would have against the city
Besides paying for the land actually taken and
the necessary alterations in the buildings, the
city would be liable for damages arising from
the enforced idleness of the property during
the alterations, and also for sufficient Isum:to
compensate the owner for the depreciation in
the value Of his remaining property.
Mr.. Libby was followed by Mr.. Robinson,
who said that the widening Of the street would
reduce the frontage of his building on Con-
gross street to about fifteen feet, necessitating
the removal Of the entrance to the upper stor.
les of his buildings to Centre street, and there.
by seriously affecting their value. Mr.. Robin
son further said that the two stores he is about
to erect to front ON Centre street would be ma
teraly injured by cutting nine feet off their
length. Mr.. Robinson's estimate of his losses
was that it would reduce his income from the
property one-halt aud he should expect such
an amount from the city as would make him
whole.
Mr.. Wescott, the Contractor, who is to erect
the new buildings for Mr.. Robinson stated that
bis loss, in alterations of timbers already pre-
pared, etc., would not be great.
General John NJ. Brown thought that public
convenience demanded Che change. AS it is
the street often becomes blocked by teams
Mr.. j. A. Smith who owns the livery stable
and property in the rear of the Robinson es-
tate said that If the street should be widened
he would be unable to build two stores, as he
now thought of doing.
The committee at the conclusion OF the hear
ing held meeting which lasted until nearly
eleven o'clock, when it was voted to report
that the matter be indefinitely postponed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-09
AFTERNOON SESSION
Portland socie1x of Art.

The eleventh exhibition (the fourth of local
ar) Of the society will open on Friday, May 1st
and close on Saturday, May 10th, at ths club
rooms of the society on Congress- street. 1t
will embrace Gil and water color paintings
works In black and white, srchitec tural draw
ings, etchings and sculpture by artists or am
ateurs Of Portland and vicinity. All contri
buttons will be sui jet to the examination Ct
the committee of the Art Club, who will de-.
cile upon their acceptance CT rejection. fire.
jscted they will at once be returned to their
ownere; II accepted they cannot be withdrawn
from the collection till the close of the exhibit.
ton. Contributions of the above works are
solicited, and must be delivered at the cub
house on April 2ltt. 22i or 23i, after which
none will be received. According to previ-
GUS vote, the scciety's medal will be given to
the person who in this exhibition enters the
work showing the most commemorate progress,
taking into consideration the length of time
the person has studied and the advantages en-
loved.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-09
sanfara and Cnnnne

The news that the Italian murderers Santore
and Capone had been reprieved was conveyed
to the prisoners by special messenger. Santore
received it with demonstrations of joy, but Ca
pone showed the utmost indifference. Both
realize however that they must surely hang,
and that there is not the slightest hope of par
don or Communication of sentence for either.
Santore admits that he was an accomplice in
the crime, AND does not even ask for commu-
tation of his sentence, but says he wants the
world to understand that he did not strike the
blow or fire the shot that killed Pasquale Cos
cha. On religious subjects Santore is easily ap-
preached, and seems truly penitent. Capone,
on the other hand, will talk nationally on all
other subjects, but when religion is broached
complains of Spirits passing through hisIhead.
The only change in CapoDe's condition is a loss
OF appetite, which may be due to fear or to
confinement. The prisoners still hate each
other cordially. 1t is considered certain that
no pardon or reprieve will be granted by the
authorities, and that the men must hang April
18th
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-09
national Encampm,ut.


Ger. Hall and the transportation committee
are In Boston making arrangements for the
transportation to this city Of the visiting vet
Grams next June. The committee consists Of
Sslden Conner. A. G. Hamlin and G. A.
Coombs.
The Minnesota delegates, numbering 40
have been assigned quarters at the United
States Hotel.
The committee to canvass the boarding
houses are well under way with their work.
Up to the present time the executive COM
mittee hsve assigned quarters for over l1,0OC
comrades who will attend the encampment
These applications have come from the States
of Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New Hamp.
shire, oaio, Michigan, Minnesota, Nav Jer-
sey, Vermont, California, Now York, Ne.
braska, Maine and Washington.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-09
A suit for Libel,

A Boston despatch says q suit for libel has
been entered in the Superior Court in that
city by G. S. Gosse. advertising agent of that
city, against Ubert K. Pettengill, doing busi-
ness under the name of Pettengll & Co, one
Of the Oldest firms in Boston in the same bust
ness, in the sum of 5000. 1t is said that the
suit grew out Of a warm competition for the
advertising of a Boston house last fall, which
resulted in Mr.. Goss securing the business.
and th9 alleged libel occurred in letter after.
wards written to paper concerning the same.
II is understood that the defendants deny liza
bility, alleging that the letter was written by q
clerk. The plaintiff, however, is determined
to push the matter. Mr.. Gosse, who is native
of this city, is oae Of the youngest agents in
Boston, bat has met with a large measure of
success, ami is highly spoken of By leading pa.
nora
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-09
BASE BALL.
THE BrppEFoRD NINE

Kenneth W. Sutherland and Scion s. An
drews, who went to Boston. Monday, to sign
players for the Biddeford clnb, have secured a
team that is the equal, certainly, of any in the
Eastern New England League, and we shall
be very much surprised II it does not bring the
pennant to this city at the close of the season.
They have signed the following we'll known
players, all members Of the Boston Unions.
John Irwin, Frank E. Butler, james Halpin,
Joseph Mullen, P. j. Hartnett, james McKee,
YER, M. j. s artery, John s. McDonough. The
ninth man on the team will be John Jandron,
who caught Fish on the Lawr5nces last year.
and there will be two or three reserve players.
The Biddefords will have the advantage of
two first-csss batteries, and will begin tho sea-
son at Lawrence, May %, in splendid condi-
ton. All of the men have been in training
since the opening OF spring, and have already
had the benefit Of several practice games. The
above, with one exception, are we'll known to
the admirers of the game here, and that one Is
Halpin. He played shortstop on the Nationals
of Washington last season, and is a valuable
man. The team will probably be managed by
Irwin, who will also captain the nine and play
third base.-Biddeford Journal
NOTES.
Dan O'Leary has six Ieft-handed batters in
his Toledo team.
An evening base ball paper-The Evening
Score-will appear April 18th, at Cincinnati,
Ohio.
The Detroits are the first league club to play
an errorless game this season.
Conner pitched for the Butfalos when they
were beaten at Baltimore, Monday, and was
bstted hard for nine hits, while nine put.outs
were credited to the fielders.
A strip of land sixteen feet vide, on the left
hand side of the Bostons' 800, 900 ball grounds
is owned by the Providence Railroad Company
and it has taken possession of the property.
This necessitates rem val of the fence to a
line about eighteen or twenty feet nearer the
third base, cutting off number of spectators
seats and increasing the chances of making
home runs.
In Boston Yesterday, the Bostons defeated
the Boston Unions (Biddeford's new team BY
a score of s to-.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-09
The etoddnrd I.ectures.

MIR. Stoddard's three extra lectures will COM
mence with an evening in the company Of the
great novelist whose books have exercised SO
potent an influence in familiarizing readers The
world over with the different classes of Eng
lish people and their lives. In the second lee
ture Mr.. Stoddard will speak of "Art and Ar.
tists," the course to conclude with some inter
esting remarks on foreign travel. The lee
lures have been deseryedly popular in the
larger cities. Tickets are meeting with ready
sale st Stockbridge's. The discount to patrons
Of the Sfnckhridea cnnrsa will ha continued
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-09

WANFED-Customers to buy 6 skeins of Floss
at MRS. N. u. NICHOLS. 653 Congress st. 81