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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16
FAITH CURES AT SPENCER.
Startling Results Claimed for Faith and
Prayer by the Holiness Band.


Prayer by the Holiness Band.
yincennes Special to St. Louis GIobe-Demoorat.
The little town of Spencer, Owen county,
situated north of this city, on the Indianapolis
& Vincennes railroad, is now enrapt with inter
est concerning some alleged remarkable ''faith
cures" which have been brought about by relig-
ious sect which has been in existence about two
years. and is known by the tender and euphon-
ious title of the Holiness Band.r During the
two years past this society has attained mem
bership of forty or fifty adherents. They have
no house of worship, but go from house to
house, and occasionally hold public meetings in
a hall or in the streets These people claim that
through the efficacy of prayer and amounting the
body with oil, they are able to restore the
MANNED and cure the sick. Among many in
Spencer who have become converts to this faith
is Mr.. Watson w. Pryor, who for years had been
cripple, being unable to go about his house
without the aid of crutches. His disability was
caused by bone erysipelas in the left leg and ex-
tended from the hip TO the foot. The disease was
finally checked, but he regained the use of
the limb and it hung to his body stiff and seem
| ingly lifeless.
the faith arrived in Spencer from some point
in the State of Illinois. He laid claim to the
modest and uncommon name of Lindsey-Rev.
Mr.. Lindsey. He stopped at Dir. Pryor's house
and talked of faith, and prayer, and the love of
Jesus. He talked earnestly and sincerely and
| persuaded Mr.. Pryor to tell him all about his
| Affections Mr.. Pryor did so, and his sad story
| of suffering aroused brotherly sympathy in the
| heart of the reverend gentleman, and after Mr.
| Pryor had finished, Rev. Lindsey told him that
if he would risk his case with Jesus he would be
made whole. The afflicted man was filled with
alarm and aston1shment at such sacreligious
remark (as he thought), but Rev. Lindsey as
su red him of his sincerity and of the efficacy of
| prayer, and after much persuasion the sick man
| consented to Try the experiment The preacher
began to pray earnestly and diligently, aud an
| ointed the body of the sick man with oil He
| begged the sick man to have faith in the mira
| cles of God, to believe in Jesus, and he would
I be made a well man. Mr.. Pryor did not at once
regain his health, but in few days he noticed
! that he was feeling better. and in short time
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16
A Bit of History in Connection with Grant
New York Mail and Express.

A Bit of History in Connection with Grant
New York Mail and Express.
In this connection, to show how the relations
of Gen. Grant to the rank that was specially Gre
ated for him were regarded at the time he was
about to assume the duties of the presidency, we
will state an interesting fact which Mr.. Blaine
will verify Both Vice president Wilson, repre-
senting the Senate, and Speaker Blaine, repre-
senting the House, suggested to Grant, shortly
before the latters inauguration, that bill conld
and would be put rapidly through both houses.
with his consent. giving to him what would ope-
rate as suspension Of the duties of his Office as
general until the close of his presidential career.
However practical or impractical this scheme
might have been, the proposing of it, at thas
tlrne, by the Vice-president and Speaker, showed
how strong was the feeling of the Congress they
represented that Gen. Grant should not lose the
dignity or emoluments of the Office created for
him for life. He refused, on the ground that
acknowledgement Sherman was entitled to
promotion, for his great services, and that he
waited Sheridan to be rewarded for his brilliant
achievement by promotion to the rank held by
Sherman.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16

not thrust forth this Objectionable b-l. but
would accept the one just passed by the Senate,
which rs obnoxious TO no one. Several Repub-
icans say they cannot support the measure in
the shape in which it will be presented without
stulifying themselves Il is hard to predict the
fate of the bill, but it is likely to pass"
1t IS probable that the bill passed by the Sen
ate at the last session will be taken up and
passed by the House, and that President Arthur
viii let it become a law by permitting it to re
main unsigned for ten days.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16
Killed by a Runaway Team,

Special to the indianapolis Journal!
LAFAYETTE Jan. 15.-Returning to his hon,o
a short distance west cf the city, last night, Jo
Peterson a farmer, was killed by a runaw y
team dashing into a deep ditch. companion
was badly hurt Peterson lost an arm in the
war. He had just collected his pension, and was
intoxicated. He was found By farmer, and
placed on the hay in his barn. and left for tho
night This morning revealed that he hal a
fractured skull and was dead.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16
The Case of Rev. George Reber.

Special to the Indianapolis journal.
THoRNTowN, Jan. 15.-Rev. George Reber,
an account of whose arrest and incarceration on
the charge of solemnizing marriage without
proper authority, at Hartford City InG.ana, ap-
peared in the Journals columns a few days since,
is at home to employ counsel for his defense. He
is out on bond for 5000 for his appearance at
the March term of court IN Blackford county.
In short interview with the Journal represent
alive, he claimed that the statute of Indiana
would uphold him in his action, and seemed to
entertain not the least fear but that he would Sc
cure an honorable acquittal; Also the idea was
rath er conveyed that Immediately upon the dis
posal Of said criminal suit, he would bring suit
for damages against the party who was the in
stigator of this present suit Rev. Mr.. Reber is
well known to this community. and stands well
as citizen and straight forward man, and all
reports that have gained circulation in the papers
es to his having family troubles, ETC., at home,
are totally false in every instance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16
A sample Partisan.

Washington Special
An old department clerk hero is wondering
whether his place viii be wanted ON the ground
that he ''has made partisan use of his Office. "
He says that since he entered the civil service
after serving in the army through the war, he
has always gone home to vote, and that the
Democrats Of his native town have invariably
bitterly resented his presence ON election day
Last election day the Democratic chairman took
pains to announce that his case would be at
tended to. and that the clerk is now of the
opinion that plenty of evidence will be forth
coming to show that he is "a partisan"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16
A Little Mixed on the steins.
Lafayette Courier.

The indianapolis Journal of Saturday con-
tanned Washington special stating that John
H. Stein of Lafayette, was booming some one.
we forget whom, for Secretary of War in Cleve-
lands Cabinet. The Journals correspondent got
things mixed. Our Stein is John A. whilst
Winchester, Indiana. possesses one by the name
ington, who is always booming somebody for
something and while very clever gentleman
personally his passion for buttonholing con-
gressmen in behalf of his particular boomerang
has made them shy of him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16
The Columbus starch Works.

Special to the indianapolis journal.
COLUMBUS, Jan. 15.-The American starch
works of this place, the second largest establish
nelit of the kind in the world. has been closed
for several weeks on account of financial
troubles. An addition of 100000 was made to
the stock. and the company reorganized, the
work being completed to-day. The new presi-
dent is }. L. Bradley, of indianapolis, and the
secretary and treasurer, Ed Mooney. of
this city. The board of directors is
j. L. Bradley and L. w. Fletcher indianapolis;
J. E. Mooney and S. III. Lamont, Cincinnati. and
II. Griffith. A number Of the heaviest capital
lists in the State are interested in the ENTERPRISE
and work will be resumed in short time. This
is one of the most important enterprises in the
city, and there is much rejoicing that the diff
feulties have been overcome.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16

THE Nineteenth Century Club is an organiza-
ton that will consist of an equal number of men
and women. 1t is hardly to be expected that they
will agree on all Subjects but it can surprise no
oneto learn that DR.. Pierces Golden Medical Dis
covery,' is unanimously pronounced the most
successful remedy extant for pulmonary con-
sumption, as has been demonstrated in hundreds
of cases. it positively arrests this disease and re-
stores health and strength, if administered in its
early stages. By druggists.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16

correspondence OF the indianapolis Journal
MICHIGAN CRY, Jan. 1.-THE eightieth birth
day of DR.. M. G. Sherman, one of the pioneer
citizens of Michigan City, occurred to-day. and
was made the occasion of a reception, tendered
him by his Observation-Disclosures and ladies-which
included some of the oldest and rnost-respected
citizens Of the place. The reception took place
at the Doctors rooms in the Sherman block, and
was source Of much pleasure to the octogena-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16
Body of a Drowned Boy Found.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
HARTFORD Cry, Jan. Is. THE body of Virgil
Webb, the boy who was drowned night before
last was found to-day at 2 P. M, about two
miles down the river The people of Mont
peler having become exhausted, help was sent
for, and the call was responded to by large
crowds from Bluffton, Camden and this place.
The boys appearance was natural and no marks
of violence could be found upon his person.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16
Joseph Pulitzer's Remarkable Career.

Ph1IadeIphla Times.
Writing of Captain James B. Eads brings to
mind the fact that only a few years ago Mr..
Joseph Pulitzer, the editor of the New York
World, was coachman for this wealthy person
who has made his money off the government.
Captain Eads's recollections of Mr. Pulitzer are
very pleasant and he has followed his successful
course with interest. 1t seems almost incredible
that in about fifteen years a man has come up
from a stevedore and coacnman to be membeS
of Congress and editor and proprietor of two Of
the most successful daily papers in the land
Yet here is living witness. Call on Joseph
Pulitzer and see and hear him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16
Freight Conductor Killed.

Special to the Indianapolis journal.
SHELBYvILLE, JAM 15.-John Conroy. q
conductor on the c., II. e D. road, met with a
fatal accident at Norristown, in This county, at
about O'Clock this morning He was passing
over the train, preparatory to taking the
side track at that place, when he missed
his footing and fell between the cars
and seven cars passed over his body. He was
literally cut in two, and his head was crushed in
a horriUae manner. He resided at Hamilton O.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16
Killed by a Flying Board.

Special to the 1ndfanapolg journal.
WARREN. Jan. l5.-Tueslay afternoon, while
George A. Jones, of this place, was ripping some
ash flooring, a piece OF the board was thrown by
the saw and struck him in the neck. producing
wound about four inches deep, and almost sew
ering his windpipe from the effects of which he
died at 8 o'clock last night
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16
ILLINOIS.

The Victim of a Horrible Outrage Lying at
tho Point of Death.
HILLsBoRo, JAM 16.-Miss Emma Bond, who
never entirely recovered from the horrible out
rage of two years ago, is now in adying condition
from the effects of fall A few days ago,
while ministering to her sick father, miss Bond
swooned, striking her head on the floor, pro-
ducing conclusion of the brain. Physicians to-
day think there is no hope of her recovery.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16
MINOR MENTION.
Ma. Randall Thinks the Appropriation Bills
Will Be Passed ON Time.

Will Be Passed ON Time.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Immediately after ad
journment, this afternoon, the Democratic mem
bers of the House of Representatives held a
short caucus. 1t was announced that its object
was to agree upon a plan Of work during the re-
mainder of the session. No plan, however, was
presented Mr.. Randall said he had called the
caucus merely to aequaint the members with the
condition of the appropriation measures. He
was of opinion that there would be no disagree
ment between the two Houses of Congress, and
that every appropriation bill would be passed
before the 4th of March. He recommended that
nothing be done which would embarrass in any
way the new administration.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16
PostofHce Burglarize<s.

Special to the IndiahapOHs JOurnal
HUNTINGTON JAM 15-Early this morning
the postofice at Roanoke, this county, was
broken into by burglars, the safe blown open,
and $50 in money and $50in stamps, and regis
tered letters containing $50 taken. The postoffice
is located in the store Of ]. B. Slusher, and
jewelry and REVIEWERS were taken from his stock
Loss $500.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16
DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.
Indications.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON Ian liz 1885,

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 1885.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley-Slightly
colder local. rains OF SHOWS, generally followed
by clearing weather. variable winds, falling fol
lowed by rising barometer.
For the Lower Lake Region-Cloudy weather
with SHOWS, slightly colder, northerly winds,
falling barometer.
For the Upper Lake Region--Partly cloudy
weather, with local SHOWS, slightly colder
northerly winds.
For the Upper Mississippi valley-Partly
cloudy, with local SHOWS, followed toward even
ing by clearing weather and northerly winds.
For the Missouri Valley-GeneraliY colder,
partly cloudy weather, with local SHOWS, fol-
lowed by clearing weather and northeriy winds
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16

EpecIaI 10 Vht tnuIahhbOIId JOuTnkss
LAFAYETTE, JAM 15-Near Monitor, this
county, s. P. Weaver felled large tree, near
his little house, to-day, with disastrous results
to his residence. Instead of dropping as he in
tended, the tree fell on the house and smashed
it to the foundation. His wife and children
were standing in the door, but escaped unhurt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16
General and Personal.

specini to the indianapolis Journal.
WAsHiEeTos, Jan. 15.-At the request OF Sen
ator Harrison, the Attorney general has directed
that the opinion on the Jeffersonviile levee cues
ton. which was referred TO the Attorney general
by the Secretary of War, be made special This
win determine the matter in few days.
Asssrs. Kleiner ard Lowry presented in the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16
Grants Victories.
BOSTON Advertiser.

AuVeFtIBeF.
When the victories of the greatest of American
soldiers are recounted by the historian, he will
mention as the most brilliant and exemplary of
them all, not the capitalization of Fort Donelson
or the capture of Vicksburg or the bloody prog
ress to Richmond, or the magnanimity of APP
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16
Candidates at Dinner.

SPRINGFIELD, Jan. 15-Hon. David I. Littler
gave dinner this evening to the various aspir-
ants for the United States senatorship. Those
present were Gen. Logan, Judge VIM. Snider,
Congressman Morrison, Gen. Black, Joshua AL
len and Carter Harrison. 1t was an enjoyable
occasion to the participants, who all engaged in
good natured wrangle over their respective
chances for election.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16
Horsford's Acid Phosphate.
VALUABLE MEDICINE.

DR.. w. II. Parmeiee, Toledo, O.. says: 81
have prescribed the acid in large variety of
diseases, and have been amply satisfied that it
agents"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16

pomattox, but the triumph by which, in the days
of sickness and humiliation, he puts sway the
temptation of proffered charity and determines
to be as poor as in the days before his glory i
rather than be under obligation to friends for
the means of living IN luxury.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16
Ask Lamar. vest, ut AL

New York Commercial Advertiser.
Politically, jefferson Davis is dead and
damned. Why should not that end the mat
teri He cannot be resuscitated by men on one
side of the Senate, or more effectually killed by
those on the other. The right thing to do with
a corpse is to bury it,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16
Mr. Inpalls Gets Another Term.

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. 15.-The Republican sen.
ators and representatives in caucus tonight
unanimously nominated John J. Ingalls, for re-
election to the United States Senate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16

COUNCIL BLUFFS Ia. Jan. 10 The business
portion of the town of Earring was almost total
" burned this afternoon. Loss over $50, 600.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16
A General Cut in Wages.

LAWRENCE. Mass, Jan. ia general cut
down in wages has been agreed upon by the
mills in Lawrence, Lowell and Manchester.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16
New York Mail and Exnress


How have the mighty fallen! Here is DIR.
Dio Lewis declaring unblushingly that he found
no difficulty in getting into bar-rooms in all parts
of Iowa
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16
Died at III.
A Sad Fall.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Jan. l5.-Thos Fanell, aged
ILL., died in this city last night
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-16
Steamship News.

New YORK, Jan. 15-Arr1ved: Wyoming,
from Liverpool; SERBIAN, from Rotterdam,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-08
An ADneaI From. the South.

Let no one imagine, from what is here
said, that the South is careless of the opn-
ion or regardless Of the coun> cl of the out
side world. On the contrary, while main
tanning firmly a position she believes to be
essential, she appreciates heartily the val
lie of general sympathy and confidence.
With an earnestness that is little less than
pathetic she bespeaks the patience and
the impartial Judgment of all concerned.
Surely her situation should command this,
rather than indifference or antagonism.
In poverty and defeat-With her cities de-
stroyed, her fields desolated, her labor
disorganiZed, her homes in ruins, her fam
lilies scattered, and the ranks of her SONS
dccimated-in the face of universal pref
dice, famed by the storm of war into hos
tility and hatred-under the shadow of
this sorrow and this advantage, she turned
brayely to confront problem that would
have taxed to the utmost every resource
OF rich and powerful and victorious peo-
pie. Every inch of her progress has been
beset with sore difficulties, and if the way
Is now clearing it only reveals more clear
ly the tremendous import of the work to
which her hands are given. 1t must be
understood that she desires to silence no
criticism, evade no issue, and lessen no
negro is here to stay. She knows that her
honor, her dear name, end her fame, no
less than her prosperity, will be measured
by the fullness of the justice she gives and
guarantees to this kindly and dependent
race. She knows that every mistake made
and every error fallen into, no matter how
innocently, endanCer her peace and her
reputation. In this full knowledge she
accepts the issue without fear or evasion
She says, not boldly, but conscious of the
honesty and the wisdom of her convic-
tons: Leave this problem to my work
ing out. l will solve it in calmness and
deliberation, without passion or prejudice,
and with full regard for the unspeakable
equities it holds. Judge me rigidly, but
judge me by my works" And with the
South the matter may be left-must be
left. There it can be left with the fullest
confidence that the honor of the republic
will be maintained, the rights of humani-
ty guarded, and the problem worked out
In such exact justice as the finite mind
can measure or finite agencies administer.
III W (JrUdlJ in the (iGntu1'u
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-08
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from prac-
tice, having had placed in his hands
by an East India missionary the form
ula of simple vegetable remedy for
the speedy and permanent cure of Con-
sumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asth-
ma and all throat and Lung Affections
also positive and radical cure for
Nervous Debility and all Nervous
Complaints, after having tested its
wonderful curative powers in thous-
ands of cases, has felt it his duty to
make it known to his suffering fellows.
Actuated by this motive and o desire
to relieve human suffering, | will send
free of charge, to all who desire it, this
recipe, in German, French or English,
with full directions for preparing and
using Sent by mail by addressing
with stamp, naming this paper, w. A.
MOVES, 140 Po1eS'S BL0cG, Ro4bestGr, NY.