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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-28
A RELIC OF 1910.
TIE Remnant Of Once Profitable and Staple
Crop of the River Bottoms.

The vitality of some forms of vegetation is
marvellous. The Zone fisherman or the oc-
easional idler who wanders oyer the river bot
tom on this side, above Morris street, or among
Che locusts and underbrush of the selbow,n
oelow the Vineennes bridge, on the other side,
viii find the sandy soil closely covered with
wild growth of hemp less than foot high, pc
dainty in form and - e
.alryland And every year that growth
has come and ripened, dropped its seeds and
gone for more than forty years. About the
year 1910, Nicholas McCarty, who was the Wing
candidate for Governor in 1852, and had been for
thirty years the most entesprising aud sue
eessful merchant and manufacturer in the
little country town of that period, began
Rising hemp on the Bayou Farm, /"
SIS it was known in early times-now
by tho stock yards and the extensive manufact-
uring establishments of West Indianapolis, the
greater part of which fourishing suburb is
located on the came property-and at
the same time prepared ''rottng watts.
and mills on the creek-bluff below the present
line of Ray street, to put it in marketable con-
dition. It was the most important industry OF
that time. but the time was adverse. The great
crash of 81 had come in the East, and spread all
over the land. The State was forced to fai! in
improvement" bonds; Estate scrip" circulated
as money at heavy discount abroad, and with
no great readiness at home; and the
hard times were grinding all property
and enterprise at their hardest pressure. The
''hemp works. were held up by their indonitable
owner, for three four years, in spite of all
loss and obstruction, but at last they were
abandoned. The mills were torn down, the watts
left gaping in empty solitude, and thehemp crop.
no longer sown, or cultivated, cut, gave place
to wheat and corn, and reappeared in all the
waste ground as the wild growth it is now. It is
the only mark of once promising manufacture
that the present generation can discover, except
few long, shallow scoops" in the ground be-
tween the only visible remains of the old canal
bank and Church street. south of Ray. Nofood
or frost or growth has been able to extirpate the
wild growth of hemp that began spreading forty
years ago from the McCarty fields to the weeds
and brush of the neighborirg bottoms" Every
faIl there is enough of it to make ropes for all
seoundrels that deserve hanging between the
lakes and the Ohio, but it is never used any
more than the rag-weed or og-fennel that cover
the neighboring high ground. 1t is a mere crop
of weeds now, the type of a community left,
without care or culture, to grow up and disap-
pear and leave no trace.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-28
Ladiasi

The Foleco Company. of London, Eng, are
introducing new Arabian discovery for beauti-
flying and preserving the complexion.
1t is perfect and elegant article for nourish-
ing the skin, imparting a healthy complexion,
and fresh, youthful, blooming appearance; OBJ
WAITING wrinkles and roughness; removing, by
its beneficial action, tan, freckles, and discoora-
tons with a few applications, producing at once
a clear, beautiful, transparent and brilliant com
plexion. It's composition is composed entirely
of imported materials being free from leads and
other injurious ingredients AS guarantee
that this article is one of great virtue we invite
ladies to call at our parlors and receive free ap-
plications from lady attendants. We will also
take pleasure in having our agents call in person
on those sending their address, as we desire to
place some of this compound in hands of the
elite of each city before leaving it in the hands
of the druggists. Room 5, Vajen Block, oppo-
site Grand Opera house.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-28

A MAN leaves something to chance when he
neglects to insure his life He leaves very much
to chance-at least he neglects to provide against
danger that will, in certain proportion of
cases, bring melancholy disaster Napoleon said
joyfully to Ney. on the morning of Waterloo,
I'VE have ninety chances in hundred" but the
one chance in ten of failure was just the one
that fell to his lot. Between the ages of thirty
hundred Of living, but the other 10 per cent will
die. Here is where so many men attempt to
succeed without life insurance; the end is
Waterloo defeat Avoid this, and take policy in
the New York Life
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-28

A FIRE began in woodshed in the rear of No.
lbs West New York street, yesterday morning
about o'clock, and spread to sheds and summer
Kitchens belonging to Nos. 1873, 129 and 1877 on
the same street. These several properties were
occupied by Charles Snodgrass, Fred Brant and
John Wilkerson. The loss is small, but No. I3a
North Mississippi street. occupied by r. /.
Paddock, was damaged to the extent of 81, 600.
Hot ashes caused the fire.
The residence, No. l72 Railroad street, occu-
pied BY the family off. N. Ferguson, was damaged
10 the extent of 500. This Same house furnished
the blaze which called Chief Pendergast out for
the last time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-28
The T., G. e. st. L. Receivership.

Nearly the whole of the day was occupied in
the United States Court, yesterday, in discussing
the receiyership proposition in the Toledo, Gin
cinnat & St Louis railway case, without any
conclusion being reached. The name of Receiver
Conkling, of the Illinois Midland, was presented
by the bondholders' committee as the successor
of Receiver Craig, who resigned last week. and a
number of other persons were suggested but the
court decided to defer making an appointment
until Tuesday
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-28
Board of Health Matters.

The charge of negligence against officers of the
Board of Health, in reference to the sanitary con-
dition Of a certain residence complained of, has
been refuted. On investigation, Secretary Griffin
says it was found that the work of cleaning the
premises was completed four days after the no.
tice had been served upon the parties. The re-
cent investigation had no reference to the secre-
tarys records, but only to the reports of certain
sanitary officer. All sanitary officers are, here
after, required to report to the secretary.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-28
A Bicyc,Ist,s Challenee.

John s. Prince, of Louisville, issues chal-
lenge to the self-styled champions, Woodside
and Brooks. who are to take part in the Colum-
bus tournament this week. In his challenge
Prince says
~ viii run q Ave, ten or twenty mile race
against these gentlemen. and will allow them TO
relieve each other every mile, or at any stage or
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-28

THE New York Life's Endowments and Ton
tines are investment policies which provide, in
addition to the investment, insurance in case a
man dies before he can realize on the invest
ment That puts new face on the matter
Death is not the main thing under these policies;
it is only incidental The insured is seeking
that which has no tinge of melancholy or bitter
ness The interest of the whole family is
awakened by policy that, in large proportion
of cases, will bring cash return while the in
sured still lives, and that also provides for the
sad contingency of death. It cannot be taken
too soon in 1885
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-28
Promenade Concert.

A promenade concert will be given in the in
terests of the Childrens Aid Society, at the resi-
dence of Mrs. E. C. Atkins, on North Meridian
street, on Wednesday evening The grounds
will be open from o'clock, and refreshments
will be served All the members of the society
and its friends are cordially invited,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-28
AsSignee's Bond Filed.

James P. Baker, assignee of the Indianapolis
Terra Gotta Works. filed his bond yesterday for
$40, 900. Very little manufacturing will be done
at the works aside from finishing up kiln just
burned and burning another, now about ready
for that process
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-28

full distance alone These men will be at CO.
lumbus, lid, on July 4, under assumed titles
and wish them to understand SO. Let them
put up their money, and race me for the cham
pionship of America, if they want the title"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-28
Petition to Sue Granted.

Petition to Sue Granted.
Yesterday Judge Walker granted Hiram W.
Miller's petition to sue John L. Mothershead, re-
ceiyer of the United States encaustic tile works
for brick furnished the company in 1884, and for
which he had lien recorded
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-28

THE ladies of Meridian street Church will hold
a social at the house and grounds of Mr.. ]. C
Yohn ON Tuesday evening, June 30.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-28
Excursion Rates for 4th Of Jnly.

The Pennsylvania line will sell excursion tick
cts to and from all stations. July 2, and f. good
returning until July G. Tickets can be had at
ticket office. IS West Washington street and
Union Depot
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-28

CALL and see what an elegant suit $40 will
buy at the MODEL.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-28

FURNITURE at King y Elders.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-22

REV. DIR. Dubbs' Historical Manual of the
Reformed Church I'm the United States"

REV, Dr. Dubbs' Historical Manual Of the
Reformed Church in the United states."
This is the title Of very interesting and
valuable work just issued from the Inquirer
press of this city, and of which Rev. DR..
Joseph Henry Dubbs, of Franklin aud
Marshall college, is author and pub
Usher. In addition to the work Of his
editorial position in the direction of the
Guardian, and in the faculty chair of his
tory, with frequent service In the pulpit, DIR.
d. performs large amount of useful labor
In historical research and writing, of which
this last work is one of the most notable
fruits Although sanctioned and heartily
approved by the highest authority of the
church, the responsibility for its publication
was imposed upon the author individually,
and he has met it very successfully and
creditably in every way.
geographically the book Is handsome
and complete It is printed in clear type, on
| good paper with wide margin and the front
| ispiece Is very fifty view OF the city of Hell
| delberg, the cradle of the church in Europe,
| which: branch of 1t forms the subject of the
| first book of the work, covering thirteen
chapters and l43 Of the 432 pages Of the COM
plete volume Other illustrations, portraits of
Revs. DIR. Fisher, Harbaugh, Nevin and Max
Stern comprehensive index, neurology.
| epitome OF the meetings of tho synods and a
table of comparative statistics are features of
the arrangement which add greatly to the
The interest, however, centres In the 25O
pages which are devoted to history of the
Reformed church in the United States the
progress of the denomination and the de-
velopment and strengthening of It's interests
starting with recognition ofthe plausibility oi
the statement that "the Heidelberg catechism
was taught In America before the Pilgrims
landed on Plymouth Rock" the author with
much conciseness and conscientious &C
curacy, tells the story of the pioneer
preachers Of the church. Incidentally ths
Ephrata community and other prominen
features of our local history are touched upon
which, with the account of the churcl
institutions, located In this city, gives th,
volume a very large local interest. Th'
church in other states than Pennsylvania, ii
history during the Revolution the synods
hymn-book, seminaries, publications, doc
trine and ter-centennary celebration, To
gether with an account OF the peace move
ment from the frame work upon which ha
, been constructed very attractive and Inter
esting history, of a denomination that ha
been great force in the religious life OF tn
|. country
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-22
" Crossest Man I'm Alabama -

De crossest man in Alabama lives dar," said
the driver as we approached wayside home
near Selma Ala, TO ask accommodations for the
night At supper and after It, mine host -
scowled at every one, found fault with every
thing earthly, and was wondering II he would
not growl IL the heavenly halo didn't 1T him,
when incidental mention being made of the
comet of 1882 he said 81 didn't like its form. its
tail should have been fan-shaped ~
But next morning. he appeared halfoffended
at our Offering pay for his hospitality! My com.
panion, however, made him accept as u present
a sample from his ofgoods.
Six weeks later, drew up at the same house
The planter stepped iithey from the porch and
greeted me cordially. could scarcely believe
that this clear complexioned, bright-eyed, ami
mated fellow, and the morose being OF u few
weeks back, were the same. He inquired after
my companion OF the former visit and regretted
he was not with me- "Yes," said his wife, "we
are much indebted to him."
"How ?" asked, in surprise.
For this wonderful change In my husband
Your friend when leaving, handed him u bottle
of warmers safe cure. lie took II. and two other
bottles, and now -" "And now," he broke In,
"from an ill-feeling, growing old BEAR ! am
healthy and so cheerful my wife declares she has
fallen In love with me again ~
1t has made over again a thousand love
matches, and keeps sweet the tempers of the
family circle eyeryw where.-Copyri0hted. Used
by permission Of american Rural Home.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-22
Five Tranps Arrested.

Constable Dern and Officers Roadman and
Ritchey made another raid to-day on the
tramps who have been making the vicinity
of Masonville, Manor township, their
headquarters. Five uniortunates were cap
captured, brought to this city and lodged in
the county prison. One of the farmers re-
siding near Masonville stated to a representa-
tive of the INTELLIGENCER that his neigh
borhood has been overrun with tramps for
several weeks, and the farmers were COM
PEELED to get the officers to maze the raids
which has resulted in the capture of twelve
knights of the road.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-22
Wanted to Burn His Dead ChiIds Body.

On Sunday morning a crowd of about two
hundred persons from Bellaire, Bridge.
port and Wheeling, W. v, was that morn
ing attracted to the little village Of West
Wheeling, on the Ohio side of the river, by
the preparations making by Pole, named
Keficr, TO cremate the body of his little
daughter i'm one of the ovens of his pottery.
The child died last night, and Keller claiming
to be too poor to give II ordinary burial, fired
up one of his kilns, wherein he bakes COM
mon earthenware, and was on the point of de-
posting the corpse in it when the authorities
headed by Senator David Wagner, interfered
and the body was removed and buried. 1t
is reported that Keller attempted To kill his
wife with an axe, saying he had been COM
mauded to do so by the Almighty.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-22
TESTING DIsINFECTANTs.
An EminentIy Practical Experiment and
Good Results.

Good Results.
tants was never so great now, but extreme
care must be exercised when purchasing, as
many preparations represented as dlsinfectants
are simply deodorizers, and their use Is worse
than fruitless.
Health officer TCwnshend, of Washington, d.
c., Is especially careful in all his work. and to
fully test the claims of the popular disinfec-
tant known as Platt's Chlorides. he sent guam
tity of 1t to the Smallpox hospital, believing that
here II anywhere, an actual practical test OF
germ. m.destroying power could be made.
In answer 10 his inquiry TO the results OBJ.
tained he received the following
SHALLPox HOSPITAL,
WASHINGTON, ID. e., May d, 1852.
Smith To,cnsend, NJ. d., Heah Officer
SIR: have given Platts Chlorides IA thorough
fectant better than any ether preparation with
which lam acq uainted. For offensive priyics
use 10 undiluted for drains and about the sick
room diluted, one part to ten ttf ~ttesrItsaetion
Ia immediate.
l am, very respectfully. your obedient ser
want LLEwELLYN ELIOT, NJ. D.,
Resident Physician.
This was over three years ago, and since that
time this powerful disinfectant has been relied
upon by health officers, hospital authorities and
the medical profession in all parts of the coun.
try. and IL today prescribed and recommended
by over 1900 practicing physicians.
To avoid all errors and secure II disinfectant
that is at once efficient and economical power.
fnl yet odorless, purchase only PIatts Chlorides
lid
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-22
Harm Struck by Lightning.

On Thursday evening about o o'clock a
barn belonging to ex-Sheriff Strlne, situated
in Martic township, near Rawlinsvile, was
struck by lightning. The electric current
entered the cupola, ran down rafter to tn Q
caves, shattering the rafter and knocking the
shingles from tho roof then ran along a
heavy timber TO the barn door, which is
swung on an iron roller, and the lightning
made its exit by bursting two or three boards
from the door. Notwithstanding the severity
of the stroke the barn was not set on fire.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-22
An IncorrIgible Hoy.

Charles Ibert, a boy, was arrested this morn
ing by Officer Shay on warrant issued by
Alderman McGlinn, charging him with being
incorrigibe
The boys parents are dead and he makes
his home with his grandparents in the
Eighth ward. For some weeks they have
been unable to manage him and had him
arrested with view of having him sent
to the House of Refuge.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-22
DEATHS.

RoBERTs.-ln this city, on the 10th inst, Sam
uel Roberts, aged 4s years.
The relatives and friends of the family are re-
spectfully invited to attend the funeral, from
his late residence, rear of No. 3i7 Market street.
on Tuesday morning, at 81 o'clock. Interment
at st. Mary's cemetery.
BEAL-on sunday, une q, 1885, Mrs. Margaret
Beal in the s5th year of her age
Funeral from the residence of Mrs. weimer
No. 100 North Ann street. tomorrow (Tuesday),
j lane %, at Up. IN. II
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-22
MARKETS..
philadelphia Produce Market.

moderate local trade demand. Sales OF 900
barrels including Penn,a family, at sa@4 IS /;
western do at y 2o9S % Minnesota ex-
Rye -four quiet at ~ 1898 SIX per barrel.
Feed was steady and In fair request. Sales
AT the p. m call-Wheat was dull, with SOC
bid for June; ses4 for July; s91S for Aug. |;
81 0n4 for Sept
Corn dull and easier-53c. June; 5s1fc for
July; 631ac for Aug 4; 5J1<c for Sept.
Oats were duh and weaker-311c. bid for
June Ss14c. for July; ssc.. Aug. a5,zc, Sept.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-22
knights Tempiar Asylum Dedication.

It is expected that the dedication of the
Knights Templar asylum in Trenton on
"Wednesday will be attended by LOCO uni
formed Knights. Besides Lancaster No. l3,
the following Communicates will send dele
cations Columbia No. 2 Washington ID.
G.; St johns No. 4, Philadelphia |;
St Adams, No. AZ, Philadelphia Hugh
de Payens, No. II, Easton Hugh
de Payens, No. 1 Jersey City; Helena,
No. s. Of Burlington Damascus, ofNewark I;
De Molay, No o, OF Washington, n. j., F;
Cyrene, No. I, ofCamden; Occur de Lion,
No s, Of New Brunswick st Johns, No. D,
of Elizabeth Ivanhoe, No IL, of BORDEN
town Odo de St Amand, No, II, Of Norris
town Melita, No. l3, of Paterson st Elmo,
No. H. of Lambertvile Corson, No. 10 Of
Asbury Park.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-22

rurpeutins arm, but quiet a. S7}<c.
ROsIn dull strlined 10 good, u Tx
butter steady Western Imitation Creamery,
167Iec.
Eggs steady |; Western, Iic state, i3c.
Ricc dull and unchanged.
sugar nominally unchanged; Refined Cut
loaf, 7kc.; Gnnulated, SIC.
1alloW steady prime city. 5l5-iG95kc
Freights dull and unchanged.
CoKee quiet fair cargoes, sHc.
Hay QUIET and easy No. Timothy, sl 10.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-22

The Sharpshooters of this city were enter
tertained yesterday by Frank Kicker, brewer.
This association, which was recently reor-
ganized, is in fiourshing condition. Bis
marck was the caterer and the dinner was
gotten up in his usual good style The
Sharp-shooters were we'll pleased with the
way they were entertained.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-22
Larceny and Embezzlement.

Isaac Phaumer was arrested on complaint
of John e. Schum, who charges him with
embezzlement and larceny. 1t appears that
Pfaumer was superintendent of mill for
the manufacture Of coverlets and blankets,
near Byerstown, this county; and he is
charged by Schum with embeZzling about
$500 in money and about $50 in blankets,
60 The accused gave bail for a hearing
before Alderman Spurrier at 10 O'Clock on
Tuesday morning.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-22
" Christian Women squeeze Gods Life"

DIR. Alice b. Stockton writes in the Peo-
pte's Health Journal, that unless woman
has tried loose clothing she cannot conceive
how much she gains for health and strength
by q dress that gives perfect freedom to
breathe "Sixteen thicknssses of CLOTH"
she says, Is no unusual number TO be found
tightly fastened about lady's waist" Con-
cerning this matter she once heard Chinese
woman exclaim "Christian woman squeeze
Gods life."
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-22
Seriously Injured by a Fall.

Mrs. Sarah Smith, residing at No. 4O6
South Queen street, met with serious acci-
dent on Saturday evening. She was return
ing from tho cellar, where she gone on an
srrand, and when on the top step lost her
balance and fell backward. To save her
head she threw her arm around and fell on
It The bones OF the wrist were broken, and
she was also otherwise injured. DIR. l.. A.
Warren was summoned and rendered the
necessary surgical aid.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-22

Baptism was administered yesterday in the
stream at Rohrerstown, by the pastor of the
Covenant United Brethren church of this
city. The United Brethren in Christ have
not set mode to perform this rite-leaving
that to the choice OF the in dvidual conscience
Some were immersed, while others were bap-
tized by pouring. In the evening the same
ordinance was observed in the church by
shrinking,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-22

At high noon Sunday, at the Stevens house,
this city, Mr.. Levi Anyway and Miss Annie
NJ. Grove, both Of Marietta, were united IN
marriage by Rev. Geo. Gaul, Of st Pauls M.
L. church. Mr.. John Kager was the groorns-
man and Miss Annie Shirk bridesmaid.
After receiving congratulations they return
cd to Marietta, whence they leave for an ex-
tended wedding tour to Californis~and back.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-22
New YORK Produce market.

NEW YORK, June 22.-Flour dull, unchanged I;
supernne, ss lOgbs 70; Common to Fancy Ex'
ira Ohio, IS 6@t 90; Good TO Choice Extra
Western, si(D5 T5 Minnesota, $3 s0fp3 80.
wheat-No. Red, Winter. June. 81 Olz; July,
81 0ln Aug, y oSls Sept. y oSs
Oats-No. Mixed, June, size July, size !;
Rye dull.
Barley nominal.
Pork dull Mesa, ell 25Qll 90.
IArd--S66A July; % 80, Aug
Aolasses nominal.