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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-06

q Qellgntful Time Cnere oeIOr6 starving on their
way. When the day came for them to begin
their march the sun shone and the townspeople
wished them good luck and goodbye. The
march was taken up the Missouri river valley,
and the book is full of charming descriptions of
incidents that occurred on the way.
The well-known figure of General Custer was
famous enough during and after the war But
no hand has ever sketched him as clearly as he
is pictured in these pages During their Dakota
marches the General used often to break away
from and ahead of his regiment, tempted by the
fine game that abounded il the northern Mis-
souri, river country in those days. At such times
he was at his brightest and best; cares all laid
aside; hearty, delightful. companionable man.
And at such times, Mrs. Custer says, with the
prettiest, unaffected admiration
II never tired of watching the start for the
hunt. The General was figure. that would
have fixed attention anywhere He had marked
individuality of appearance and certain un-
studied carelessness in the wearing of his cos
tune that gave picturesque effect not the
least out of place on the frontier. He wore
troop-boots reaching to his knees. bnckskin
breeches fringed on the sides, q dark navy blue
shirt with broad collar. red necktie, whose ends
fioated over his shoulder exactly as thew did
when he and his entire division of cavalry had
worn them during the war. On the broad felt
hat, that was almost a sombrsro, was fastened a
slight mark of his rank
He was at this time thirty five years of age.
weighed one hundred and seventy pounds, and
was nearly six feet in height. His eyes were
clear blue and deeply set. his hair short wavy
and golden in tint. His moustache was long
and tawny in color; his complexion was florid.
except where his forehead was shaded by his
hat, for the sun always burned his skin ruth
lessly
He was the most agile, active man ever
knew, and so very strong and In such perfect
physical condition that he rarely knew even an
hours indisposition.
Horse and man seemed one when the Gen.
eral vaulted into the saddle. His body was so
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-06

Green's.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-06
AMONG THE RAILROADS.
THE NEW LINE VIA JESUP To
THE NORTH AND WEST.

/ The Savannah, Florida and Western
Railways New ConnectiOn-Arrange
ment of the ScheduIe-The East Ten
nessee, Virginia and Georgia Putting
Back its Suspended Men-The Latest
Gossip In Railroad Circles,
The Florida Southern railroad COM
menced running through passenger trains
from Palatka to PembeTton's Ferry on
Monday.
Chief Engineer w. p. Copper has been
inspecting the country south OF Astatula
preparatory TO continuing the line of the
st. Johns and Lake Eustis road.
The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers CT the Rome and CarrOllton railway
was held at Rome on Monday President
Williams and the present board of di.
rectors were unanimously reelected.
1t is reported that the President of the
Florida Southern has purchased 300 miles
of 50-pound steel rails for the building
of that road south and that he will have
the road completed to Charlotte HarbOr
by Dec. l.
Col. Hawkins, President of the A. P.
and l.. railroad, has returned from New
York. In ten days he VIII have the first
shipment of rails for the road; in ten days
more another, and in 80 days from now
the last shipment. Tine grading and
bridge building is progressing rapidly.
A movement is on foot to build a rail-
road to commence at Silver Spring and
connect with the st. Johns and Lake Eus-
It's branch of the Florida Southern rail-
road at or near Lisbon, the new town,
near the line dividing the counties of
Sumter and Orange. The route, as pro-
Jected, is to run through Emeralda island.
The Savannah, Florida and Western
and the Charleston and Savannah
Railway Employees Mutual Relief
excursion to Florida on May %
promises to be one of the larg-
est excursions ever made to tee
Peninsula State. The fare of 81 for the
round trip to Jacksonville and return, and
So for points south of Jacksonville, is
probably the cheapest excursion rate ever
given in the South Ample acconmoda-
tions will be provided for all who will
make the trip.
The Tampa excursion train which
passed through the city yesterday morn
ing had on board 100 ladies and gentle
men from Charleston. The party had
only twenty minutes in Savannah. and
that was spent in getting breakfast. Quite
a party went from this city, but it was
not as large as it would have been had it
not been for the Blobile excursion and the
Railroad Mutual Relief excursion. to say
nothing ofthe numerous other occurrences
which have of late occupied the attention
Of SaVannah's pleasure seekers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-06
SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS: WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1885.

to strike the sea, and across the Virginia
border to connect with the system of
roads Northwest. This is the ultimate
intention, and doubtless in time itswillbe
accomplished. An effort is now being
made to continue the southern extension
from Fayetteville to Wilmington, dis
lance OF 50 miles, which would give
road 24S miles long between Wilmington
and Mount Airy, most Of it running
through section rich in agricultural,
mineral and timber resources, and withal
when completed one of the shortest
lines between the southeastern Atlantic
and the Northwest. That it would be
One hundred and fifty men who were
suspended from the East Tennessee, Nir-
ginia and Georgia railroad during the
recent trouble have been put on again,
says the Constitution, and others will be
rushed into places now vacant as rapidly
as possible. Among the squads put back
are the men on the material train and
the steel rails squad. A large num-
Der of men have been put back in the
shops and everything is moving along
nicely. The men have resumed work
with a heartiness that is remarkable.
They are very warmly attached to Mai.
Fink and are very proud of the settlement
that leaves the road in his hands.
a profitable road to the stockholders and
to the State there is no doubt. A PROPOSE
ton was made at a recent meeting in
Wilmington by the authorities of the road
that if the city should subscribe $780, 600
they would undertake ard guarantee the
completion of the road TO Wilmington,
which, however, was considered too large
an undertaking for the city at this time.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-06
DIVERGTNG PATHS.
The Scudberry Case-An Exciting Epi-
sOde in San Francisco.
Fr0ta "a 81 Franctseo 70.

From the San francisco Post.
1t seems that DR.. Scudberry, of the
United States navy, was married about
three years ago to lovely young Oakland
girl, to whom he had been engaged for
long time. Shortly after he was ordered
to join the Asiatic squadron and only re-
turned to his bride few days ago. Dur
ing his absence his wife determined to
employ her time in the study of medicine,
which she hoped would prove a delightful
surprise to her husband on his return.
Unfortunately she entered homeopathic
college, her Worser half being of the allO-
pathic persuasion. The doctor was on his
way home from the train upon its arrival
when he saw a crowd around drug store,
and was informed that a man had just
fallen down in an epieptic fit. Forget
ting his eagerness in the call of humanity,
the doctor rushed into the store, where he
was astonished to behold his wife engaged
in consulting the patients pulse. "What
does this meanW exclaimed the aston
ished surgeon. "Why, | have a surprise
for you, darling" said Mrs. Scudberry.
you see l am regularly qualified
homeopathic physician" Homo
opathic ~ sneered the astonished husband
Eyes, pet" said Mrs. Scudberry, sweetly,
as she got out her ''pllules;" ''thIs dosing
OF people with bucketfuls of slop is get
ting out Of date, precious" ''Aud so you
have been actually roped in by that gang
Of pellet-peddling iguoramuses, have
youW ''Don't be rude, my DEAR" said
the female practitioner. "YOu can't ex-
pect to keep up with the march of science
in Asia. just stand back and let me save
patient" 'Save fiddlesticks!" snapped
the allOpath. "Woman, go home and
cease triling with human life-or, per-
haps, you had better mix a mustard plas-
ter while L resuscitate the subject"
''Why don't you quit fi2hting and go to
workP' asked the victims wife, who had
just decided that she wouldn't look well
in black. ''When this female person is
removed l shall proceed In the regular
way, said DR.. Scudberry, stiffly. 81 will
not be answerable for the consequences
unless that old fogy withdrawals reioined
Doctress Scudberry, haughtily. "You're
a quackW roared the husband. YOU'RE
"a butcherw screamed his wife. And in
this style they went on until somebody
announced that the patient had picked
himself up and walked of, he being the
only person who escaped, as the police
arrested the whole crowd for creating
disturbance. Toe divorce case of Scud-
berry VS.. Scudberry is set for the fall
term.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-06
A Railroad Meeting.

NORFOLK, VA, May 5.-The annual
meeting OF the Seab0ard and Roanoke
railroad company was held at Portsmouth
to-day. The annual report made the gross
earnings 10 be SCOOPS, the expenses
S5sS, S2l. and the net earnings $l63, 1871.
The stockholders authorized the issue of
$500, 600 of bonds Of the company to be
used by the directory in the event that
circumstances should atany. time make
il desirable 60 do SO. John NJ. Robinson
was reelected President. ami the follow
ing gentlemen WIRE chosen az directors:
Enoch Pratt, Il. &. Hoffman, y. A.
Barnes, Richard Dickson, Louis Mclean
and l.. N, Robinson.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-06
PIYno,,th,s Pla"ne.

WILKEsBARRE. PA, May 5.-A com.
mittee Of prominent citizens of Plymouth
this morning commenced to canvass the
town in order to ascertain the number OF
persons afflicted with the disease now
epidemic. SINCE last night four deaths
have occurred. Physicians report this
morning that the disease is not spreading
and that a majority Of those i'll are i'm
proving. Fourteen funerals will take
place within the next % hours.
The epidemic is abatiRg, although the
death rate viii be large AL the week
owing to the TACT that the fever-stricken
are reaching the critical period. The re-
lief committee reports this evening 100
cases. Surrounding towns are being can
Vassed for subscriptions in aid OF the
sufferers ana $500 has already been col
lected. Two additional deaths were re-
ported this evening.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-06
GaIveston's Boiler ExpIOsion.

GALVESTON, May 5.-No further deaths
have resulted from Sundays boiler explo-
sion at the fremont hotel. and the
wounded are reported to be doing well.
The Coroner's jury reconyened yesterday,
and began investigating the cause Of the
accident. Thus far no convincing evil
dence has been offered. One expert engi-
neer testified that he once saw the steam
gauge Of the exploded boiler registering
100 pounds. II has transpired that Carr.
the fireman, who was blown about 800
feet high, was on top OF the boiler clean
Ing the pipes when the explosion Oc-
CURED. The victims were buried yester-
day afternoon. The Coroner's inyestiga-
tlOn Will be continued from day TO day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-06
Conch,a Cnlnnv-

ARKANSAS CITY, KAN, May 5.-The
Oklahoma colOnists, under Capt. Couch,
who have been camping here since Jan.
20, struck their tents this morning and
are now en- route for Caldwell. "a miles
west Of here. The camp has been decrcas-
ing steadily during the last month, until
barely fifty tents were left. The
move is made on account Of better adj
vantages for wood and grass az Caldwell.
Capt. Couch says that the colony will re-
main az Caldwell for a few weeks oruntil
Il is definitely known what the admins
tration will do towards opening the coun-
4rts
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-06

MONTREAL, May 5.-Judge Dougherty
to-day. in thecase OF Denton against Sapin,
decided in favor OF the plaintiff, who IL a
Chicago broker, and who had suffered
losses blythe sale Of pork on margins for
haptn, who failed 20 pay the difference be-
tween the selling price and the price paid
t0cioee the transaction. The Judgment is
unprecedented, as heretofore judges have
neld That these marginal contracts were
Illegal
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-06
CHOPS HER CHILD TO DEATH.
Horrible Freak OF whisky Maniac at
Newark, n. J.

NEWARK, n. j., May 5.-This morning
Lucy GIlchrist, wife Of John Gilchrist,
while insane from drink, seized her six
months-Oldhaby and placing it on block
chopped its head, neck and body with an
AK, killing it instantly. Another one Of
her children gave an alarm and neigh
bOrs pushed in, but they were too late to
save the baby. The woman without
doubt is insane. She says that she
did the deed because the spirits told her
TO, and because she must save Ireland.
When her husband arrived, soon after the
child was killed., it was with great diff-
Guilty tbat he was restrained from assault
ing the woman. The woman, who is
about 30 years old, has three remaining
children, aged "A, II and5years. She was
taken intO.cuStDdg,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-06
NORTH CAROLINA RAILROADS.
Considerable Activity Reported In that
state at this Time.

HtAto ht TINS Time.
There is considerable activity In rail-
road building in North Carolina at this
time. says the Charlotte Observer.
although there is but little said about il.
This is an evidence that our people are
progressing, and are moving in the march
OF material development. Among the
works OF this kind frcm which the state
is to derive great benefit in the future is
the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley road.
running from Fayetteville IN Mount Airy
on the Virginia border. the track no.
ing completed between Greensboro
and Fayetteville and most OF the
grading done between Greensboro and
Mount Airy. But the road cannot
and will not stop nc either Of those points.
IL must 50 10 Wilmington on the south.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-06
TRAMPs RAN THE GAUNTLET.
scourged with Switches by Forty Men
who Plncked Their PROV In Prison.

Scourseu Win hWltchee BY FOrtY Men
who Piucked Their Prey in Prison.
ANDERSON, IND, May 2.-Four tramps
were taken from Jail here last night by
forty men, armed with long switches, and
whipped until they bled. For the past
ten days gang Of tramps have terrorized
the suburbs Of Anderson. After the
whipping Of the tramps a gauntlet was
formed from the railroad 10 the river and
through this the tramps were compelled
to run and they then plunged into the
river. When each one reached the water
he was bleeding from the castigatiOn he
received. All got cut safely OH the other
side. The citizens Of Anderson generally
approve Of the course taken.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-06
Denth of n Minisfcr.

DANvGLLE, VA, May 5.--Rey. DR.. VIII
liam Carter,a native of Pittsylvanla coun-
ty, and for many years An active member
Of the Methodist church in Virginia and
North Carolina, died az Durham. y. c.,
to-day, aged ~ years. The deceased was
amember of'the general conference held
at Columbus IN 1854.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-06
sonth Cnrolina Grimm.

CHARLESTON. ;. c., May Din Car
michael township, Marion county, on
May /, during a sudden quarrel between
two white labOrers named Dean aud
Mays. the former killed the latter with
s.ngletree taken from his plow. Thomas
Williams, who was shot in Marion county
last week, died last Sunday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-06
Petersburg Tobacco sales.

PETERSBURG, VA, May 5.-The total
sales OF loose tobacco no Petersburg dur
ing the past month were 1.02l 200 pounds.
The sales as compared with the cores
ponding time last year show q falling OF
OF several thousand pounds. This de-
crease IA owing 70 the dry and unssason-
able weather.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-06
An Escnnc lad TnI,o,ton.

TALBOTToN, GA. May 5.-As Sheriff
Richards, accompanied by a visitor, was
feeding the prisoners in the jail yester-
day morning, three of them rushed 70 the
ydo9r, locked up the Sheriff, ran over the
visitor and escappd.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-06
Nal. Gen. Mcdowell Dead.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 5.-Maj. Gen.
Irwin Mcdowell died at midnight last
night. His death was due 10 a disease Of
the stomach. lie had been in critical
condition for two weeks.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-06
Weathnr Enaicnsinrn.

For the South Atlantic States to-day:
Local rains, partly cloudy weather, south
erly winds, lower barometer, and station
airy temperature.
The height of the river at Augusta at
1888 O'Clock p. m. yesterday (Augusta
time) was 6.7 feet-no change during the
past "a hours.
Comparative statement of temperature
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-06
Two Isiremen Fatally injured.

NEW YORK, May b.-Denis Morrissey and
Peter PrOutz, two iiremen attached TO the
iife-saying service, while priicticing for
an exhibition this afternoon, fell from the
fifth story ofia house by the breaking Of
rope, and received fGtal Injuries.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-06
sprinrfield's Idle BaIIoting.

SPRINGFIELD, III, May 5.-In Joint
assembly to-day the Legislature cast the
following ballot for United states Senator:
Morrison $, Logan II, sostteringS s.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-06

TuiETEBF must be a lucky number. John
Bennett, Of West Fairfield, Pa. died OF con-
SUMPTION at the age 0ff6o. lcaving aftrnfly of
~ chtidren. An are alive aud we'll to-day,
the oldest being 81 ana the youngest Co. Sick
nt.a ha6 never troubled chr family. .. 20
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-06
I1rirrinnrn ssrirnrnfi.

ITO OWNERS OF sTOCK.-I have located
4 my Innrmmy ON Farm and Margaret
streets, Tor the treatment Of Sick and Lame
Horaes and Mules, where eau be found day
or night. viii give my pereOnai attention
60 all stock sent 70 me. Satiafaction rnaran-
teed. III. I. FERItELL, Agent, Veterinary
Surgeon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-06
Gtnonliihn.

Join +. FREEAAN y BROS. Practical
- TN and Sheet Iron Worker. Tin roof.
ing specislty. All werk feft with as will
have car prompt attention. Corner Whita-
ker and President streets.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-06
SpnnaF, CTR.
SUNDRIES.
8runbrn.

THE LARGEST AND BEST AsSORT-
MENT OF
Hair, Hat, Cloth, Nail, Tooth, SHAY
ing and Shoe Brushes,
Both Fine aud Medium Quality, at low prices.
g. NJ. HEIDI & co., Druggists,
Manufacturers Of OH Paste Backing.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-06
Comparative statement of temperature
Al. Savannah MAY D 1884 and 1891:

Cotton region bulletin for "A hours end
ing p. m.
SAVANNAH. May 5, II P. NJ, Eastern time.
DISTRICTS. AVERAGE.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-06
zl1airbrn ann Sr.urIrn.
AN ALMOST ENTIRELY new STOCK ;!

TERNBERG DESIRES TO AGoUAT PATRONS
JEvELRY city
neroofO
to
if O. ahigh-p
a TWICE THE ACTUAL VALUE
NJ. = It EEGN B Il R @.
l57 BFoughton Street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-06
DAMAGED GOODS.
Decentralization

On THURSDAY, May Z, 1855, at II O'Clock.
nc the Baltimore eteami1iip Wharves. foot
OF gas house hill, for account OF all con-
cerned,
IS sacks COfFEk, cases SHOES, cases
CAMPHOR, cases SARDiNNs, etc, etc,
with miscellaneous collection Of merchan-
disc. JAS. u. WEST A CO., Agents.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15

The levy of 1884 yielded the following

Your notice is directed to the auditor
statement showing amount of taxes de-
linquent with the hope that you in your
united wisdom may succeed in devising
some plan for the better collection of
the revenues, and without imposing I'M
necessary burdens upon the people.
There is general demand that the law
of 1888, making taxes delinquent Janu-
airy 1st of each year, and providing for a
penalty of ) per cent, shall be repealed.
[ would cite for your examination the
revenue laws of the states of Ohio and
Indiana. The law of the last named
state provides that any person charged
with taxes on the taX-duplicate in the
hands of county treasurer may pay the
full amount of such taxes on or before the
third Monday in April, or may, at his
option, paw the first installment on or
before such third Monday, and the re-
manning installment on or before the
first Monday of November following.
Providing that all road taxes shall be in
cluded in the first installment, and that
in all cases where the first installment
shall not be paid on or before the third
Monday in.April, the whole amount un-
paid shall become due and be returned
delinquent with proper penalties added.
This plan is that of semi-annual pay
ment. A division of the burden. Taxes
are defined as being the enforced proper
tional contribution of persons and prop
erty. levied by the authority of the state
for the support of the government, and
for all public needs. Applying this def
milton to our own case, and we will all
agree that best legislation upon the mat
ter of taxation is that which, while it
shall meet the wants and needs of the
state government, will at the same time,
as far as it may with safety be done,
tighten the burden to him who so con-
tributes.
In relation to the present management
of the public institutions of the state it
may be said that without an exception
they are in excellent hands.
HOME FOR THE FRIENDLESS.
The act 1881. providing for the cree
tion of home for the friendless. was
carried into effect by the purchase of a
site near the city of Lincoln, and the
erection of building thereon. The gov
eminent of the home was assumed by the
society of the home for the frieLdless,
and is now under the active care and
management of a board composed of ear
nest. practical Christian women, who,
with well directed energy, are striving to
make II what it should be. The home
,yas oneued to receive inmates January
1885. and since that time has received,
adulrs "a. children 1873, making total
- 1oS There have been surrendered to
Tho home rs children, and of this number
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15
AFFAIRS IN NEBRASKA.
As Set Forth in the Annual Message Of
the Governor to the Legislature.

Gentlemen of the Senate and House Of
Representatives:
1t Is required by the Constitution that
the governor shall at the commencement
OF each session, and at the close of his
term OF office, give to the legislature in
formation by message Of the condition Of
the state, and shall recommend such
measures as he shall deem expedient,
accounting also to the legislature and
accompanying his message with state
ment Of all moneys received and paid out
BY him from any funds subject to his
order, and at each regular session present
estimates of the amount of money to be
raised by taxation for all purposes. In
compliance with these provisions / SUBJ
NIT the following message.
STATE FINANCES.
Your attention is in the first instance
invited to the highly satisfactory condi-
ton of our state finances, as shown by the
reports of the state treasurer and the
auditor of public accounts.
balance on hand November 30,
1867, was. ......................S Az, lH 30
Amount received. ...................2 T07 276 "a
Total amount received. Z, liz, 80. IA
Total amount dsbursed. 1876 ,5n. 10
Balance in treasury Nov. 90, 1ss4....S Az sI6 so
To the amount on hand November
30th, 1884, is credited to the several
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-15
STATE DEBT.
REVENUE AND TAXATION.

The assessed valuation of the taxable
property of the state in 1883 was $110,-
543 ga. SIS, and in 1884 twas 1928. 615,-
$50. 95, showing an increase of $13 ,072.-
242.37. The rate of taxation for state
purposes for the year 1888 was 4-10
mills, and for the year 1874 556-S00
mills on each dollar valuation, and there
has been collected during that period the
sum of 81 1907 ,123 .05, distributed as fol-