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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-09
THE HOUSE.
A Refusal to Consider the Tarifc-The River
and Harbor Bill.

tfe1u6al CO COnSlQer the Iar1n-Th0 River
and Harbor Bill.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.-Mr. Singleton, from
the committee on library reported back the
joint resolution extending the thanks of Con-
gress to Captain NJ A. Healy and his associate
officers of the revenue marine steamer Corwin.
Placed on the House calendar.
Mr.. Reagan asked unanimous consent to take
from the Speakers table the interstate commerce
bill, with the Senate amendments thereto for
the purpose of non-curring in these amendments,
but Mr.. O'Neill, of Pennsylvania, objected
The House then proceeded to consider business
under the special rule.
On motion of Mr.. ONeill of Missouri, bill
was passed appropriating 500 600 for relief of the
trustees of the Christian Brothers College, at
St Louis.
On motion of Mr.. Payson bill was passed
providing for appraisement and sale of lots in
Peru, Iowa.
Mr. Russell called up the bill amending Sec
ton 3019, Revised Statutes, to as to read as fol-
lows:
Section 3O19 There shall be allowed on all arfi-
cles wholly manufactured of materials imported,
which the duties have been paid, when exported, a
drawback equal in amount to the duty paid on such
materials and more to be ascertained under such
regulations shall be prescribed by the Secretary of
the Treasury, and all provisions of law inconsistent
herewith are hereby repealed.
There were many more than 10 objections,
and the bill was not considered.
An attempt was made by Mr. Stockslager to
have passed the bill appropriating 500, 900 for
public building at New Albany, Ind, but it was
objected to.
On motion of Mr. Willis recess was ordered
from o'clock to-day until 10 o'clock Monday,
and the House then went into committee of the
whole-Mr. Hammond in the chair-or the river
and harbor bill.
Mr. Fndlay offered amendment increasing
from SO, 900 to 5000. 900 the appropriation for
the Improvement of the Baltimore harDor In
advocating the amendment he said the depth of
Baltimore narbor compared favorably with that
OF the other great harbors of the country, but
that in width it was deficient. The channel
should be widened. and the amount he asked
WAS absolutely necessary to accomplish that
purpose. The amendment was agreed to-40 to 49,
Mr. Dibble offered an amendment increasing
from $3.50, 900 to $500 600 the appropriation for
improvement of the harbor at Charleston, S. C.
Lost-53 to 70.
Mr. Hepburn moved to strike out the para
graphs making appropriations for improvement
OF the harbor at New Orleans. Lost-7G to 90
A large number of amendments. offered by
Mr.. Davidson, Mr.. Turner, of Kentucky Mr.
Nichols and Mr. Van Alstyn, were severally
voted down.
At o'clock Mr.. Townsnend moved that the
committee rise. He wished to move that the
House adjourn. having been advised that 1t as
the intention of friends of the river and harbor
bill to continue this legislative day throughout
Monday and thus crowd out the regular appro-
priaLion bills. The motion was lost.
Mr. Holman moved to amend 30 as to provide
that any appropriation for the New Orleans har-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-09
THE HOUSE.
A Constitutional Amendment Providing for
Local Option Laws Proposed.
10 o'clock.

A Constitutional Amendment Providing for
Local Option Laws Proposed
At the Saturday morning session of the House
the time Of holding the election of directors OF
the prisons, and trustees for the benevolent in
situations, as provided by the Senate concurrent
resolution. was changed from 1890 A. M. to 2:30
P. NJ, on Monday.
By request, Mr. Staley presented a joint reso-
luton proposing an amendment to section 2,
article 4, of the Constitution, providing that all
laws shall be general and Of uniform operation,
but empowering the Legislature to regulate the
sale of liquor in certain places.
New bills were introduced by Representatives
Eley ~, Mock, Cartwright, Crecelius. McMulen,
Floyd Moody, Hanlon, Helms Robertson, Kreu-
ger, Pendleton ~, Jameson (2l which were read
the first time and severally referred to appro-
pirate committees.
Mr.. Smith of Perry offered resolution look
ing TO reduction of the cost of printing bills.
The yeas and nays were called on a motion to lay
the resolution on the table, which developed the
fact that quorum was not present
Thereupon the House adjourned until Monday
at o'clock p. NJ
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-09
Heavy snow-storm in the Northwest.

CHICAGO. Feb. 8-Decidedly the worst snow
storm thus far this season set in here about 8
o'clock tonight The. fakes are falling very
fast, and are driven in binding gusts from the
north, and being very wet, cling to everything
they touch. If it continues, trains will be
greatly delayed or blockaded before morning
Inquiry at 10 o'clock showed that the telegraph
wires had not experienced any trouble to speak
Of though difficulty was anticipated from the
sticky character of the snow. Advices from
other points indicate that the storm area is large
1t is showing at Omaha, and seeting at Spring
fald
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quorum was present, the resolution and amend
Inent were made the special order for Tuesday
at 10 o'clock.
Mr.. Bailey offered join resolution, instruct
ing senators and requesting representatives in
Congress to use their influences to secure strict
construction of the laws against Chinese immi
grafton, which was read the first time and re-
ferred.
New bills were introduce by Senator'S Benz,
Brown (2), Campbell of Hendricks, Drake,
Fowler Hilligass. Howard and Willard t2l,
which were severaly read the first time and re-
ferred to appropriate committees.
The Senate adjourned till Monday morning at
10 o'clock
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-09
A Propeller Fast in Floating Ice.

Milwaukee,, Feb. 8-The propeller Oneida
which has now been fast in large field of float
ing ice for twenty days, was yesterday sighted
by Flint and Pcre Marquette line propeller in
midake. still unable to clear herself. The pro-
pellers could get only within mile of each other
but the mate of the Oneida managed to cross on
the ice, visiting the propeller. He reports the
Oneida nearly out Of fuel. and using bran and
middlings from the cargo in place of coal. A
large quantity of -four and pork is included in
the cargo, so that the boats crew will not want
for food. The visiting boat left quantity OF
provisions reading matter, ETC., on the ice for
the crew and pursued her course.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-09
STYLE IN 1870.
Celebrated Dinner Given in Washington
FOrty-Five Years Ago.
Washington Letter.

Washington Letter.
There were ways of entertaining at Washing
ton fifty years ago that would be very startling
in these more practical and business-like times.
Here is short account of dinner given in l840
by M. de Bodisco, the Russian Ambassador:
"He began his American career with brilliant
fete given at his residence in Georgetown. His
house. as approached on the memorable evening
was in such blaze of light that it resembled a
conhagration. Its furniture. nearly all inn
ported, was elegant and Of novel workmanship
He received in the costume of his court-bue
covered with silver lace to great depth and
adorned with precious stones. The buckles of
his pumps were set in briilants. At supper the
ladies were seated the whole length of the table,
which was laden with gold and mirror plateaus.
costly chandeliers, Grecian temples and castles
in candied sugar, fruits in ornamental dishes
and golden forks. This was but n prelude to
series of entertainments of a similar character"
De Bodisco was a bachelor of forty two when ne
came to Washington and is described as having
been q handsome, captivating man of fine pres
ence, cultivated tastes, and manners shaped
through long intercourse with the most polished
courts in Europe" He married Miss Williams
of Washington, and her first bridesmaid was
Jessie Benton, now Mrs Gen. Fremont The
bride was given away by HAry Clay
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Minor Mention.

The House committee on fees and salaries
although several bills have been referred to IT,
has never held meeting.
A bill has been introduced by Representative
Crecilius requiring the payment of interest on
county bonds semi-annually.
Representative Helms will be candidate for
commander of the Indiana department Of the
Grand Army at the forthcoming encampment.
Private banks will be required to make their
reports annually if a bill introduced by Repre-
sentative Pendleton. on Saturday, becomes a law
Senator Brown has introduced bill allowing
$500 year additional to circuit judges in coun-
ties of 81 600 population where there is no Grim
inal judge.
An appropriation of $23. 0Co is asked by the
directors of the northern prison for the purpose
of erecting bath house, and making additions
to the library.
The Insane Hospital investigating committee
has been given authority to employ clerk. and
It is said that George NJ Ray, of Shelbyville.
viii be given the position.
A joint resolution was introduced in the
House, on Saturday, by Representative Staley
proposing an amendment to the Constitution
giving the Legislature the power to regulate the
sale of liquor in certain places
A bill has been introduced by Representative
McMullen which provides that all street i'm
provements shall be paid for by the city, allow
ing the property owners who share the expense
four years time in which to pay back the
amount due from them Its general provisions
are similar to those of the Ohio law regarding
street improvements.
A Petition WIS presented to the Lieutenant
governor, on Saturday. signed by twenty seven
senators. asking the appointments of Thomas
Monnihan rs an extra page in the Senate. The
Lieutenant governor, to test the sincerity of
those who had signed the petition, called for a
vote upon the matter, but objection was made
and consideration of the petition was postponed
until tomorrow.
The County Commissioners are authorized,
under the provisions of bill introduced on Sat
urday by Senator Hilligass. TO open book in
She Office of the county auditor for the purpos e
Of receiving subscriptions to fund for the
erection of soldiers monuments. The com
missioners may make appropriations from the
county treasury. and the erection of the monu-
ments shall DE under their direction and care
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-09
The CITY in Brief.

The sale Of property for delinquent taxes in
the city and county will take place at the front
door of the court house to-day, Monday, Feb g..
Delinquent property must be paid Early to
avoid sale.
The services at Centralavenue M. Il. Church
yesterday, both morning and night, were full of
interest and attended by large congregations.
A series of special meetings will begin on Tues
day night to be conducted by the pastor, Rev. A.
Marine.
The revival at the Zion A. NJ. e. Church still
continues. During the week there have been
numerous converts three being taken in full
communion last night The Revs. j. NJ. Washing
ton and r. T. Anderson are conducting the
rnaafinno
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-09
THE PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL.
THE SENATE.

A Session without ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Routine Business.
Rev. J. NJ Townsend, the colored Republican
from Wayne. opened the session of the Senate
with prayer on Saturday morning.
Petitions were presented by Senator Duncan
Of Upton. and Senator Zimmerman
Numerous reports from standing committees
were presented. read and place on file.
Mr. Winter moved To appoint an additional
page-Thomas Monahan. Mr. Willard moved
10 amend by adding another-Phil. Fitzpatrick.
The yeas and nays were demanded by Senators
Youche and Mclntosh. but at the request of
boveral senator's, to avoid the discovery that no
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-09
England's Source of Revenue.
Louisville Courier-Journal.

LouisVi!Ie Courier journal.
England collects customs on but fifteen arti-
cles, and these are chiefly articles which she
does not produce. so that the tax is strictly for
revenue and not for protection, going into the
treasury and not into the pockets of individuals
Englands revenue from import duties which
amounts to about 90 per cent. of her total rev.
enue receipts, is raised mainly from the tariff
spirits. tobacco and tea; and she collects about
one-third of her revenue from the excise, tax
which the protectonists III this country are SO
anxious to abolish.
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r HIoAGo ST. LOUIS 6 PTTTsBURG RAIL

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 8, 1885.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the
CHICAGO. ST. LOUIS & PIrTsBURG RAILROAD CoM-
PANY will be held at the principal Office of the com.
pany in the Union Depot at Indianapolis, Ind on
WEDNESDAY,, MARCH 18, 1885,
at IL o'clock a. NJ. for the purpose Of electinp two
directors to fill the places of like number whose
term of service expires that date and for the trans
action OF such other business may properly come
before the meeting The transfer books viii be closed
on Wednesday, Feb. 25. at o'clock .. m, and re.
opened on Thursday March 10. at 10 o'clock a. m.
6. B. LG0ETT, Secretary.
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''BE candid DOCTOR" said the patient. wher
found with bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
You know it is good medicine" and the NJ b.
left in disgust.
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DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.
Indications.
WAR DEPARTMENT. D
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Feb. g. 1885.

Indications.
WAR DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON Feb 8, 1855.
For the Ohio Valley and Tennessee-Rain
and snow, and colder generally cloudy weather,
winds shifting to northerly, falling, followed
by rising barometer.
For the Lower Lake Region-Cloudy wealth
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For the Upper Lake Region-Colder, partly
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rising, preceded in east portions by falling bar
ometer.
For the Upper Mississippi Valley-Colder,
partly cloudy weather and snow, followed by
clearing weather, northerly winds, generally
higher barometer.
For the Missouri Valley-Light SHOWS, party
cloudy weather, northerly winds, higher baron
eter, generally colder weather
Local Observations.
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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1885-12-25
What is Going On in the World,
ChrOnicled for Christmas
PeruSal.
Seventy-five Dead Bodies Recovered
from the Ferndale Mine
To Date.
Railroad Ticket Scalpers of St. Paul
About to Retire from
Business.
Kidder County C0urt-Postmasters
Will COnyene-SaliciOus
Salt Lake.
st. Paul to Chicago, 81.

ST. PAUL, Dec. A.-Scalpers have ceased
to pay out of their own pockets twenty-five
cents per head to secure passengers for the
Milwaukee railway, as they can see nc
way Of getting it back. They are anxious.
ly awaiting the advent Of the Wisconsin
Central. A representative of that road
said this morning that they would begin
running trains to Chicago by June 1st, and
that they would get a share of business if
they had to pay commissions to get it.
"Why," said he, lit is fine thing for the
Milwaukee, with its system of roads; they
will do so per cent OF the business without
solicitation. You take three fair minded
men and let them 60 to the depot and see
if they do not say am right. When we
get into st. Paul we will be party to no
pool, but will do our own business our own
way"
The reduced rate of $11 to Chicago will
go into effect January LIST, as stated Mon
day. Authority for this statement comes
from Mr.. Littell, of the Minnesota & North.
western, and Mr.. Dixon, Of the Milwaukee
One week from tomorrow first class
ticket to Chicago can be purchased for Sill
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1885-12-25
Sharp Practice.

MILWAUKEE, Dec. "a few weeks ago
this city granted franchise to the Dorsett
Underground Service company to establish
an extensive system of conduits, and initia-
tive steps were taken for putting in $780,,
600 plant. Today it develops an agent who
had been given power OF attorney to dis
pose Of the company's stock has made such
sale to an opposition company, of whose
against which the city is decidedly op-
posed. The mayor has declined to approve
the bond of the new stockholders, and legal
action will be taken by the Dorsett people
Intense feeling has been engendered in the
city over the transaction, and it is likely at
the next meeting of the city authorities the
company's franchise will be revoked,
should no other way be presented for block
ing the evident conspiracy against the orig
inal company.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1885-12-25
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
The Richmond Whig Suspended
by Order Of the Court of
Chancery.
Judge Francis Opens the First
Court Ever Held in Kidder
County.
Statement Of the Visible Supply of
Grain as Reported From
Chicago.
Revival of the Shoe Industry-ROb-
berry, Murder, and Other
Crimes.
A Checkered Career,

CHICAGO, December 22.-It is thought by
many that David A. Gage, former city
treasurer of Chicago, is in the west. The
fact is that be is in the fremont house,
dying from complication of disease. He
is mere shadow of his former self. No
one sees him, as he is kept closely guarded
in his room. Just what the matter is no
one seems to know. He may die at any
moment Mr.. Gage was one of the best
known men in Chicago, and up to 1878 was
highly honored. He came here in 1853 and
had control of the fremont house, and his
business was a success. He was elected
city treasurer in 1859 and served until 1873,
when he was succeeded by Daniel O'Hara,
who discovered a shortage of over $5OO,OO0
which could not be accounted for. Gage
was indicted and tried, but was acquitted.
Prior to the discovery he had spent a large
amount of money in improvements, on Riv-
erside property, which was given to the
city and the matter compromised. Gage
went west and prospered while, becoming
proprietor of the st. James hotel, in Den
yer; but six months ago he failed for $4O.-
600. He then broke down and was
quietly brought here to die.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1885-12-25
Grain in Sight.

CHICAGO, December 22-The following
figures taken from statement compiled by
the secretary of the board of trade, show the
amount of grain in sight in the United
States and Canada on Saturday, December
18th, together with the increase or de-
crease over the preceding week:
Wheat, 58,S88,469 bushels; increase, 407,-
S13 bushels.
Corn, 5,216,64S bushels; increase, 710,214
bushels.
Rye, s4o157 bushels; increase, 1o,A7
bushels.
Barley, 2,197,sS4 bushels; decrease, 1867
1856 bushels.
The amount of grain in store in the
Chicago elevators at the same time was
wheat, 14,404S4S bushels; corn, 1,O73.SS44S
bushels; rye, 3OO,345 bushels; barley, 221,-
$50 bushels
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1885-12-25
A Blow at Scalpers.

ST. PAUL, Dec. 21.-A railroad man, in
talking of the railroad agreement to 60 into
effect on the first of the year, said that he
not believe the roads in st. Paul would
come to permanent understanding for at
least two years. "For," he said, "there are
new roads, and they are bound to get busi-
ness, and will make almost any conces-
sion to secure it," The passenger depart
ments of all railroads were repl esented at
the rate meeting at the union depot today.
It was agreed to put the first class rate to
Chicago down to $11 after January 1st;
second class to remain at So. This is a
drop of $150, and is made in view of the
fact that Scalpers are no longer to be used,
and the benefit of the commission is given
to the passengers. 1t was also decided not
to allow mileage tickets, to be transferred,
under any circumsta noes, and to instruct
conductors to rigidly examine every sigma
ture. This is another blow at scalpers.