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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-21
PETTIS, BASSET'T & CO..
A REAL GOOD LIE.
An Old ReSidenter Contributes a ReminiS-
cence Of the Days of 81.

The present hot weather will call to the minds
Of some of the old inhabitants the hot summer
of 1897. 1t was about the last of July, and for
ninety to hundred degrees in the shade For
two days there had not been breath of wind.
But in the afternoon of the Goth there was
sudden change The air was filled with vel
low vapor which smeled strongly of
sulphur. This phenomenon was particularly
noticeable at Wellington. in Washington
township not far from Broad Ripple. About
quarter of two, on the morning of the 9th
the people Of that neghborhood were
awakened by distant roaring and Jumping
from their beds they saw that the whole sky was
lit up and that what seemed to DE part of the
sun was falling to the earth. Many thought that
the final confagration was at hand One good
old man seized his coaloil can and poured out the
contents, under the delusion that Gabriel didn't
have large enough supply of combustibles. 1t
was fully five minutes before the meteor struck
the earth, and then it lit in the cornfeldi of
farmer named Walton The meteor was about
five feet square, and for three days the most in
tense heat was radiated from it.
Before long all the wells aud cisterns began to
seethe and boil like small volcanoes, while the
steam from the river so filled the air that it was
Impossible 10 see lurLHer tIldn ten 1e6L aLeau.
The thermometer ranged from 10 degrees to
$50 degrees, and several persons were completely
overcome by the heat. All efforts to put the
meteor out were in vain. A number of ire
engines and hose-reels which were brought out
from Indianapolis, squirted away for half day,
but before the water could get within twenty
feet of the meteor it was turned to steam.
The crops, meanwhile under the combined in
nuence OF the heat and steam grew and ripened
In truly surprising manner. The tomato
plants which were just beginning to bloom,
were soon laden with luscious fruit which fell
to the ground, sprouted and grew up again SO
fast that by the time the vapor cleared away
no one knew but what they were the original
plants Apps dumrrlngs could be picked from
-the trees; and on these anu the boiled fishes,
which were on the rivers, the people lived
About o'clock in the evening of the third
day terrific hail began. Hail as
large as croquet balls fell for twenty minutes,
doing some harm to the crops. A heavy rain
then set in, which lasted four days. AT the end
of that time it was found that the meteor no
logger threw out much heat, although it re-
mained warm to the touch until the next winter.
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-21
IncOrpOrated.

The Collett Park Railway Company, which
proposes to operate street-car line at Terre
Haute, was Incorporated yesterday The cap
ital stock is $4,000, and the directors are An
drew Grimes, Patrick c. Henry, Henry j. Boxer,
Henry Dorham and Thomas c. Anderson.
Articles were filed yesterday Incorporating the
Frankfort Water-works Company, the directors
of which are George H. Norman, Ct. Norman
Weaver and Eli Martin.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-21

Ho for the grand excursion to Toledo and
Put in Bay, via the c.. H. & |. and Dayton: Fare
81. Don't forget the fact that these excursion
tickets sold at the very low rate are good for ten
days from date of sale. with the privilege to
stop off at Dayton on return trip, giving all an
opportunity to visit the Soldiers Home. Re-
member the c., H. & 1. via Dayton is decidedly
the best line to Toledo and Putin Bay. Three
trains daily Sunday exceptedl. For all infor-
nation pertaining to these tickets and the privi-
leges allowed on them, call at the Grand Union
ticket Office, corner Illinois street and Kentucky
avenue and la South Illinois street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-21
Mrs. Mullins's Complaint.

The attorney for Mrs. Matilda Mullins, in the
divorce complaint he drew up and filed for her
yesterday, says that she is "laboress." Ac-
cording to her story her husband Joseph H.
Mullins, has been ''cruel and treacherous." The
cruelty consisted in striking and beating her
with his fists, and for the last two years re-
fusing to give anything to the support of his
family. She also states more serious charge, in
which the names of several women are mentioned
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-21

Important to Inventors.
Inventors DESTROYS to sell their patents, call at
once. E. j. JOHNSON, Occidental Hotel
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-21
Asking To Be Represented in a Suit.

Sometime ago Chauncey Butler began a suit
against Sarah A. Bateman and her husband
Adam, the question at issue being notes given
by them, the last named defendant appearing as
agent of his wife for the purchase of millsite.
Yesterday Lindsey l.. Thrift filed his complaint
to the effect that he, too, held note of Mrs
Bateman Tor $3.50, given for the same purpose.
Us furihar alleges that Martin McCuloch and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-21

EXCURSION to Dayton and the Soldiers Home.
over the celebrated c., St. l.. & 2. railroad Pan
handle route) on Tuesday, July q, 1885, at the
very low rate of s. for the round trip. Special
train will leave the Union Depot at 6:3O A. NJ,
arriving at Dayton at Ills A NJ. Returning,
leave Dayton at p. NJ. Tickets will be on sale
at city Office. No. As West Washington street,
and at Union Depot
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-21

NEW patterns in Bedroom Sets at King &
EldeEs
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-21

Charles E. Dark had money under their control
belonging to Mrs Bateman, but no attachment
could issue since the money had been attached
in the Butler case. He therefore prayed to be
made party plaintiff in that suit
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-21
A Train-Wrecker's Scheme.

The young man, James c. Mclaughlin, who
confessed that he placed the rail across the track
of the Jeffersonvlle railroad, and threw the
express, three weeks ago, now claims that he is
insane. 1t is thought this will be the plea for
hic dafapca
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-21
Police Officer Sick.

Sergeant John Low is lying dangerously sick
with the typhoid fever at his home, corner of
Blake street and Indiana avenue. DR.. Wishard
is in attendance, and expresses doubt as to the
Sergeants recovery.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-01

The "Wednesday Sociables" VIII have
their next regular mt citing at "Le Grange
the residence of Cap Nicholas S'onestreel
on Wednesday next, May h. A full at
tendance of the members is solicited. 1t
will he remembered that the tine for the
meeting is o'clock, p. NJ.
/ The school board have determined to
offer "A reward Tor any Indignation that
will lead To the arrest and cCnvlctlon OF
the person or persons who SET hre to the
school house in Pomonkey several weeks
ago. We hope this incentive may bring
the inceHdaries to Justice.
We Learn from the Beacon that Mr.. Jno.
+. Fenwick, the well known hotel pro
prietor at Lconardtown, and favorable
known in that capacity 10y many of our
citizens, is about to retlre> from the busl-
ness. lie will be sucCeeGeS 10y his son,
Mr.. J. Simms Fenwick.
Mrs. 4. f Robbins, living al La Plata,
sod three cows and heifer last week for
the handsome sum of $500 dash The
cattle we're of the Alderney breed Mr..
Joseph II. MattnEly, Jr brother\ot Mrs.
Robbins, " is the purchaser. Mr.. and Mrs.
Robbins contemplate removing tp Baiti
more in the near futdre.
We casually learn that the tide has al
ready taken turn, for a Charles county
"iupuhIicsn" VITO holds a position in The
Baltimore custom house is now "~hoop-
ing her up" from Democratic standpoint.
I his is Just little too pointed, aud while
we will bc . al Ia receive the vote OF our
rccalctrant friend We are afraid be vi |
have to %.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-01

The very creditahIe display made By Mary
land al the Words Exposition has been very
highly commended by the representatives OF
The press a many citizens from all sections
OF the country no have visited New Orleans
during the pas; wintsr. The State exhibit has
3, lso attracted Tie attention Of the managers OF
Other exposi,ions Alreads CaIone, Taom,s
Scharf, one of the commissioners o. Maryland,
who, in connection With his colleague, Dr..
George W Bishop, the senior commissioner,
collected and arranged the State exhibit at New
Orleans, has received applications to display il
at the A m-rican Exposition in London 10 Nav i,
1886, at Louisville next October, and ~ the
Pennsylvania State Fair TO be held in Phlade-
phiA this fall. On Friday last Col >charf re-
ceived the following letter from Prof. Spencer
W Bird, secretary of The Smithsonian EnstI,u-
ton AT Washington, upon the same ~ ject
- Washington Apri II, 1885 Dear Sir
learn that there are among he OF C's exhibited
by Your State in The NV Orleans ENpo-I ion
m4nv which would he OF The greatest service "a
The Naliona Mus. um under the direction Of ID,
Smithsonian Institution VIII you not kind )
advise uIe Of the best steps TO take ia securing
these for permanent deposit in " ASH n = on
II YOU empo 81 cred to make the transfer,
beg you 10 deliver TO our representative Ia New
Orleans at the cto,e of the Exposition, such
things as they may select, and II any further
correspondence With manUtacturc5 or State
autho, tiles is necessary YOU will confer the
greattst 'nvor by directing me hov 10 proceed.
The Maryland exhibit Will not be distributed
ua,i Col Sgharf re urns TO New Orleans 10
y .cls the goods and bring them home He will
ave Baltimore tor this purpose on The ll'h o.
May 1t is his in',ntion to place the most in
trresting objects belonging to tie commission
on exhibition in ore of the spare rooms OF the
land Office at Ann polls, so as to form the
nucleus nf Sac museum. and TO preserve tbs
articles in case they should he requi FL here
ate for ether expeditions. Dr. G. orge "
Bishop, the senior United Sta.es commissioner
f ON Mar, land, has given his full consent tc
u'e ii e TX lbirs for is purpose. and the pro-
jet has the approval Of Gov. Lloyd The Ar
n polls Publ c ! improvement Society Will al
to ne collection many interesting OF jos now
at their disposal in Annapolis. md severa
gentle men in that Citv aud other sections have
pl omisei TO contribute materially towards III
stab ishm, nj o. the proposed Slate museum.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-01
Grams and CAllle.

The April crop report of the department 0
agriculture says the present condition OF wheat
as reported, is worse than in 1888 1t Is !.
per cent, against 90 last year and so In 1883
On the present showing the reduction Of ylelt
on the basis of last wears production promise:
to te more than 81, 600, 600 bushels, from win
rer-kilIing and low vitality, in addition TO tht
loss from diminished breadh h.
The following is The report from Maryland
Allegany county-Very little protection pres
ent condition the worst known. Hartford
Little snow much ic; poor condition. How
ard-Protection brief plants few and feeble
kent-Little protection condition worse thar
has been for wears. Carrol-Covered since
latter part of December injured before con
dltion uncertain. Caro- .ine-Nery little. Dor.
chester-Nery little Talhot-llravy GOVERN 9
of Ice looks forlorn Prince George Some
in early winter 10 KS b. dy Washing
Much exposed and extremely poor Worcester
Little covering b"d outlook Montgomery
No protection worse prospect since leG6
Charl-.-No protection ground frozen nearly
all winter. Garrttt-W eli pre- ic ted since Feb
plant healthy. but thin Qgeen Anne's-
Less than usual condition very tad Anne
Arusdei-No protection pr, 81 ct bad. Fred
erick-Sone prorecrien condition unt,voratie
Calvert-Noue condition bad.
In regard to farm animals the following i,
given as to Maryland The condition OF cattle
is not favorable. No genera prevailing disease
A very hard winter and scanunesS Of food. pre-
ceeded by short supply OF grass in the autumn
OF ssh c,used them 10 go into winter quarters
in poor flesh and c.ntiBue so, yet no material
losses have occurred in The State. Pleuro-
pneumonIs has prevailed in some few neighbor
hoods, and proved serisus in several cases, hui
from all accounts il IS now nearly erAdIcstrd
from he State. Nhie the condition Of sheep
is not the best, generally being in poor coudl-
ton, vet they have not teen trout led With any
serious prevailing disease. The comparative
loss has been not over i've per cent among
sheep. Dogs have not teen 50 Obstructive IS
usual. The loss OF young lamts his been very
heavy generAll,, owing TO their coming m
pOsr condition aud feeble. while fur Weather
has been so severe Hogs have w,utetsd fairly
without being troubled much with chsl-rA or
other epidemic, except IN = lev .ug1IueS, and
in restricted numbers. TINS fatal disease i ~
doubt often due 10 tie careless treatment ~
The owners -nt the 'ota dI,rt. I'd u TIE con-
Hilton and CctuliutSs OF >Nla--
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-01
messenger.


Mr. R. L. Weddings house with its entire
contents, near Pisgah, was completely destroyed
BY FIRE on Tuesday 2lst ulto., about II o'clock
in the forenoon There was no one at home ex-
capt Mrs Wedding and the children, Mr., We'd
ding beiny at the time in Port Tobacco attend
ing to business. The fire is supposed to have
originated in toe upper story from a heated
stove pipe. All the contents were DESTROYED
except beds nd half dozen chairs, which
Mrs. Wedding and the children succeeded in
getting out There was no insurance. This is
a great loss upon Mr.. Wedding who is very
poor man.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-01

s9- The subscriptions price of The
TINES is 81. per annum If paid IN
aduance or at any time wifhin the ear
rent gear; if not paid 1cithin the gear
$3.50 wiU be inraiably charged, a
elways heretofore, and from this rule
no exception wW be made.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-01
Postage Reduced

The important oh angeS in postal rates will
go into effect on the first Of July next. The
postage on letters after that date will be two
centS an Dance instead of two cents half ounce,
as at present. The postage on newspapers sent
to regular subscribers, and on sample copies
sent out by publishers, will be reduced one
half. All cities havin. more than 4. 900 inhab
itants will be authorized to establish special
ten cent stamp delivery service by which in
consideration Of the Increased rate letters can
be FASTENED TO their destination by special
messenger.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-01
sONNlN
DR. Wilmer is not a Candida tie for Ele c.
tion to the Senate OF Maryland.
PORT OF BALTIMORE, Mp,
NAVAL OFFICE, April 9th. 1885.
z 7jfors Of fLe Times.


NAVAL OFFICE, April 9th. 1885.
Elit0rs Of the Times:
GENTLEMEN :-Refe.ting to your mention
Of my name in he last issue Of your paper, in
connection with the Senate of Maryland
would respectfully state. that il is all news to
me and, while it would be an honor to any
man to represent Charles county in the S nate
Of Mary land, | am not nCr do intend to be,
a candidate tor that Office.
Referring also to the Republican Convention
of Charles county, Of last April, " bich resulted
in sending delegates TO the State and District
Conventions favorable to the nomination o
President Arthur, you speak, il connection
with my name, OF memories that ''seen 10 have
ranked IN the hosomS OF the leaders, for now
they are about TO take their revenge" &c
Let NE tell you, gent EN- n, if you refer to M
IS leader, that here is no feeling in my
10. ON towards any human being, save good
will, friendship o love.
So i,,r from desiring TO stir up siri'e will
nv neig hhor, or between man and man, IN,
heart Graves, and my soul is athirst, for tn
b essiug pronounced upon the peace makers.
ours very respectfully
WV r. WILMER
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-01

TO DVER1ISEIeS.- The TINES hari,'g a
tger circulation than any other paper among The
Intelligent farmers and business men Of Charles
County, offers superior inducements 10 advertisers
to insert their announcements in columns. Slld
for card rates. Which lotc any other paper
Southern Maryland 10 say nothing about circuid-
ton
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-01
/ LIKE OPPOSITION?

/ LIKE OPPOSITION? IDEFI COMPETIIION!!
and vii bulge from position that the above brands of Fertilizers
Maryland My steadily
which
high
and to
to
personally
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-01
Teachers Attention.

There was no meeting Of the Teacher As
sociation on Monday for want of a quorum
Teachers should know that the teachers asso-
citation is Il r, quire meat Of the State school
law, and hat although there is itnaliv at
tathed to The neglect Of attendance On their
part: still i, is lerelic'ion OF duly TO fail 10
do so Without good excuse, aud would lie so
regard. by The School Board npon any charg-
brought lefore them Of gencr.l neglect of tu'y
on The part Of any individual teacher, and
would lie consd red hy the Board in farmf g
their judgment upon the gea-ral prompttude
snd efficiency of the teacher. The school Board
Of the county has also made Association day u
legal holiday for those teach re who attend is
meetings. and some teachers have claimed the
day without Fl filling this requirement. T,a' h.
ers Nho do not attend the meetings OF the As
ISOLATION are expected to teach school on that
day and will not be allowed to claim il
hold 4y unless they d, 81
Married.
Nr. James ~ RJbry, son Of Theodore
Ro'ty, and Miss Addie Cox, daughter OF the
late Amory Cox, happily united in mar
riage in Christ church, Port Tobacco, on Tues
day evening last at O'Clock, p N by II e
Rev. G. F. Williams The bridal couple ere
attended hv Mr. Anderson HUNT and Miss
Berthe Robey, sister OF the groom The
parties reside IN the neigh orhoad OF " hte
Plains and quite large number Of their friends
from that ection were on h nj TO witness the
ceremony " no together with ! number Of per
sons from this village and vicinity filled the
church with quite crowd Of interested specta
tors The bride was most tastefully and t E.
cnmingiv dressed in handsome and neat 1T
ting suit of vine colored silk and was quit 6
petite and charming looking person the =roon
was in conventional black After he ceremony
they were rendered congratulations 10y thei
lends and then LET Tor the h. me Of thu
groom father here a reception WAS giveI
Them that evening. We also wish to tn
Young couple much joy and prosperity iii thei
:, MON aud hope they may live Icing TO er jo
their happy corjug.l relations.
Only Such clothing hat is fnshi' matte n
a Q
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-01
Varmin on sheep.

The flock of sheep belonging to Mr. John
R. Wade have become 90 infested with vermin
that on Monday last Mr.. Wade commenced
shearing them in the hope Of swing the lives OF
those that he has left He has lost since
Christmas IS lambs and II d sheep, and he
,,ys that he can attribute their death to n
other cause save from the vprmin with which
they are attacked. Those that he has sh AIRED
were so thin aud the vermin thrk on them
that he says he bias no hepe that they will live
Everything has been tried to destroy the pest
hut without success. We have also heard of q
great many other aocks which are like wise in
tested, hut in no case has the mortality been sc
great as with Mr. Wade Cannot some of our
farmers and successful sheep raisers give re-
cipe for DESTROYING this pest. We presume al
have at some time had their hocks so atiacket
and perhaps have gotten rid Of it by som,
simple means; if so, and they will send us III
recipe we ill gladly publish it for the hcnef
ef those whose sheep are d ing from ben-
thus ;ffeC ted
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-01
school Trustees.

As will be seen by notice published else
vi here, the school board meets on the 18th in
stunt for the purpose of appointing local school
trustees. 1t is daty which every patron of a
school owes to his children to scc that good
and Efficient appointed to these posi-
tons, and the school board has no means of
asceraning no are the bsst mentor ihese po-
stions for each school unless some informal ton
is given them in the IN liter by the patrons. OF
late years numerous complaints As TO the inef-
fciency Of the local trustees have been made to
the board; and if patrons would give proper
attention to this matter at the time the APP
pointmeHts are to be made, it seems to Us that
a great deal Of this trouble would be avoided
The board gives ample notice Of their intention
to appoint trustees and if the patrons do not
take proper interest and come before tas board
at that time and suggest good names these
places they can have no one but themselves to
blame for any mistake that may De made.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-01
RepaIrs 10 the Cour, Hou<r.

At the meeting of the County Commits
sioners OF Tuesday, the question of necess 'ry
repairs to the court house, which was discussed
in last weeks TINES, Came up for consideration
and was flvoribly considered by the board -
The following com nittee was appointed TO in
spect the court house and report tc the next
meeting of the Commissioners, recommending
such repairs as may be found necessary: b.
l.. Higdon, Thos. 7. Owen, F. Cox, Go.
p Jenkins nd Geo. A. Wade. The committee
will meet in Port Tobacco on next Thur sday
al clock in the afternoon, and make the
necessary inspection, so as TO prepare their re-
port for The next meeting OF the board. We
are glad 10 observe that the Commissioners
have taken such prompt action in the natter
and hope in the near future to see our court
house present appearance in keeping with
the dignity and fair fame of the couRi&
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-01

Only Such clothing hat is fashit NATL" md
that we can safely recommend at ACME HALL
200 W, Baltimore Street, Baltimore.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-01

Minister M,Lane and lis f.mIly s.Ii,
from New York on "Wednesday in u
steamship Normandy fpr Htsre. Frame
10 assume the du les II his new pusI,iu
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-01

The im- h.. now arrived when tic tr
ders in The county must renr~ their
cens's for The ensuing year Read IL
sheritf's not &c published elsewhere
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-01

IN Els : all VI ) I'm r. ~ AZ r.,
N DISTINCTION u @
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-01

The rosrold has prevailed t. con i'll,
able RI cnt in seyrrs sections Of the c"ui
~ Many OF the inhabitants of Ia PIat
were victims ~ the disease
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-01

\ good fruit year is predicted - ~, =
OF he iru3t grower. thruua hout he state.
Judging from the wealth Of blossom IN
this couuty We guess th,re m! te s.'mr
truth IL the rrsdICli n
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-01

Mrs. Emma R"by announces t. the -,
dies tia. she has opened a millinery os'Ab-
lishment at Pomiret and be glad t. assist
them in dressing styIishly.