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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29
Viaducts. or What?

To the Editor of the indianapolis Journal:
That something must be done is certain. just
what should be done is not certain. That the
best is the cheapest is certain, but what is the
best is not certain to the average man. That
both the city and the railroads are interested is
certain, and that neither can afford to overreach
or wrong the other is equally certain. That any
plan is beset with difficulties is certain. but
which with the most is not SO certain. Though
the final decision must or ought to be, left with
experts and men of large experience, yet laymen
may suggest some things for their consideration,
such as the following:
To any one who has seen Pogue's run on a
rampage it seems clear that the tracks cannot be
sunk so as to relieve the difficulties. If they
could. that would imply an expensive bridge at
every street and alley. If left at present level
there must be viaduct at every street and alley,
and that would be very expensive. The idea of
taxing the whole city to build one viaduct is too
absurd to be considered for a moment The
idea that that should be placed On Virginia ave-
nue. 10 equally absurd. The crossings at East
street and West street are so much more diff
cult and dangerous that no ever thinks of
crossing either unless compelled to. Then there
are three crossings on Washington street. the
west one the most dangerous in the city; what
of these! There is no reason for a viaduct at
Virginia avenue that is not equally strong for
more than dozen other streets.
An elevated track presents difficulties, but not
more than any other plan; and then it has ad-
vantages that no other plan has, not the least of
which is that it furnishes vaduct at every
street and alley on the proper level. 1t will re-
ieve East and West streets. Kentucky avenue
and Tennessee street, as well as Virginia avenue
and Delaware street. / will not suggest the
best method of constructing this elevated track.
for that is the work of experienced engineers.
am content to plead the cause of the city
against the injustice of expanding a million or
moro one or even half-dozen vaducts or
tunnels. The city can much better afford to put
twice that amount in elevating the tracks and
thus opening every street and alley that crosses
any railroad; and the railroads can well afford to
join literally in this to get rid Of keeping an
army of fagmen and innumerable safety GU
gates many of which stand open night and
day and their slow pace through the city Let
us put the tracks up out of the way il it costs
twice as much as any other plan. In short.
there is no other feasible plan. We can't sink
them and one dozen viaducts tunnels
will not meet the case. u l.. SEE.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29
The increase of insanity.

Boston supports 800 insane, says Mr.. T. B.
Sanborn, not rs of whom will recover!
This is frightful Insanity has increased
40 per cent. in a decade and most of the eases
are incurable Whstever the individual
cause may be. the fact remains that Uric Acid
blood sets the brain on fire. destroys its lis
sues, and then comes some form of fatal
lunacy.
Nothing is so pitiable as mind diseased.
Most brain troubles begin in the stomach;
then if the blood is filed with uric acid, caused
by failure of kidney action, and the conse
quent destruction of the blood life-albumen
you have the fuel and the fame and brain
in full blaze as when one raves, or in slow
combustion, as in milder forms of insanity.
Rev. E. D. Hopkins, of st. Johnsbury, VT,
q few years ago was confined in an asylum.
He took terrible cold while aiding in putting
out fire in neighbours burning house, and
for twenty-five years that cold was slowly
filling his blood with uric acid and finally the
deadly work was done The case looked
hopeless but he happily used Warmers Safe
Cure and recovered. That was three years
ago and having ridden his blood of all surplus
uric acid, he has remained well until this day.
1t is indeed a terrible thing to lose ones
mind, but it is a more terrible thing to suf
fer such a condition when it can be so easily
prevented.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29
Assassination in the Indian Territory.

FORT SMITH, Ark, Dec. 28.-Another bloody
ARRAY occurred in the CHEROKEE nation yes
terday, in which George Hills was brutally
murdered by Dave Mze and Joe Hunter. The
cause of killing was Hills's attentions to Mizes
wife. Mze aud wife had parted on Christmas
and that night Hills had escorted Mrs Mize to a
party This enraged Mize, who swore vengence
on Hills. Yesterday Mize and Hunter. his
brotherin-law. went to the residence of Hillss
father and called the victim out for the ostens-
BILE purpose Of talking to him. Taking young
Hills away into the woods few steps, Mze, who
had double barreled shotgun, turned suddenly
upon him and empted its contents into his
breast. after which, assisted by Hunter, he rid
died the dying mans body with bullets, and left
it weltering in blood. Both murderers escaped
but deputy marshals are in pursuit
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29
THE CITY IN BRIEF.

There was no session of the Board of Alder
men last night, for lack Of quorum. only five
members being present There will be session
tonight.
The managers of the Home for Friendless
Colored Children will meet this afternoon NJ the
residence of Harry Adams, No. 1923 Home ave-
nue., at 2:30 o'clock
The South street Baptist Church Sunday
school achieved such a success with ts first pre-
sentation Of the cantata 'St. Nicholas that a
repetition of the performance will be given Fri
day evening.
Early yesterday morning Mrs Bierbauer's
house. corner of Michigan street and Massa-
chusetts avenue was entered by burglar
Later in the day Charles Morrison was arrested
on suspicion of being the offender.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29
The Poultry and Bench Show.

The first annual exhibition of the Central In
diana Poultry and Pet Stock Association will be
held at the Meridian Rink, this city, Jan. 5
to II inclusive, under the management Walter
Elliott, of Shelbyville. Poultry, pigeons, dogs
and fancy pets are to be exhibited, and the most
extensive and creditatle exhibition of the kind
ever held in Indianapolis is promised Those
wishing to make entries should address Mr. Ell
lott at Shelbyville.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29
SMALLPOX In Chicago.

CHICAGO. Dec. 2S.-The health department
was notified Saturday evening by man repre-
senting imself to be the attending physician
that there was case of smallpox in the family
of John Hankes, German saloon keeper at
2l53 Hasted street. On investigation it was
found that the premises were in very dirty
condition. aud that three of the seven children
were down with the disease. two of them in an
advanced stage. These two were removed to
the smallpox hospital, where they died yester-
day. The remainder CT the family was vacc-
mated, and all measures possible taken to pre-
vent any spread of the disease. The health
officers eensure the physician for not reporting
the cases sooner, as they say the two dead chill
dren had been i'll for over a week,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29
The Coming Year.

The second year of our new departure in fiction
will be signalized by series of stories by mos.
popular local writer's supplemented by the most
famous American novelists, making list that will
far surpass the combined attractions of the great
magazines in number popularity and absorbing inter-
est of stories and in number and fame of authors
In order to enable to reach all the best writer's
and to offer them such Inducements in extent OF pub.
LEGATION and in compensation to secure their best
efforts the Journal has arranged, in cooperation
with leading papers in Boston New York. Phila-
delphia, st. Louis, San Francisco and st. Paul. to
publish these stories simultaneously and central
office has been established in New York CITY, at Ill
East Fiftythrd street where all stories are to be
sent, and the bestselected for publication.
By this the most famous and popular Amsri.
can writer's will be secured to contribute to our coll
umns. 1t is impossible to give detailed programme
of the stories for the coming year, but inviteat
tention TO the following special announcements
i. The most popular contributors of the past year
will continue to write for
2. special feature will be a series Of cries by
the following famous novelists:
JOEL CHANDLER HARRIS, author of the famous
Uncle Remus" sketches
CHARLES EGBERr CRADDOCK, author Of the fs
In the Tennessee Mountains"
FRANCIS HODGSON BURNETT, author of the fa
nous ''Surly Tins Troubles, THAT Loss o.
Lowrie's" and other stories.
JULIAN HAWTHORNE author of the powerful,
story Such Stuff as Dreams" which we viii
publish
e. f. HALE. author Of the famous story, "TheMan
Without Country"
j. T. TROWBRIDGE, author of most popular tales
for young people land grown up people, too)
ELIZABETH STUART PHELPS, author of Gates
Ajar," etc.
FRANK R. STOCKTON, author Of the most popular
short stories ever written.
A. A. HAYES author of thrilling stories Of adventure
in the far Southwest.
f. p ROE the famous American novelist.
COUNT CHAPOLSKY author of thrilling stories Off
adventure as u Nihilst.
PHILIP BOURKE MARSTON, the famous English
bard. the only English author who writes for our.
columns.
JAMES T. MCKAY author of series of short stories
which began in the fourth volume of Scribner'zi
Monthly and the last of which appeared in the.
Century for last August
And many others equally famous, including nearlys
sll the most charming American writer's living,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29
1.-THE Slough of Desuondenovn

In which you are wallowing ON account of some
of those diseases peculiar to you. madame and
which have robbed you of the rosy hue of health,
and made life burden to you. you easily
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displacemehts, internal fever" bearing down
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affections, and corrects all unnatural discharges
BY druggists.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29

after he was locked up. and positively denied
having left Chicago with anything that did not
belong to him, and says he will be able to prove
tomorrow. when his case comes up in the police
court, that he is net thief. He also states that
the stories of his confession, published in the
St Louis papers. are fictitious. and says he re-
fused to talk with reporters from the time of
his arrest Concerning himself, Pleer had but
little to say He is rather short and stout,
about twentyeght years of age, and has that
peculiar cast Of features which would enable
him to easily palm himself off as mute.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29
The New Hendricks Climb.

The permanent organization of the Hendricks
Club is to be effected this evening in the Grim
inal Court room. Oscar B. Hord is frequently
named as president Of the club, and it is believed
this selection will be made without opposition
The committee of ten on membership is to make
a report, which, it claims, will present nearly
two hundred names
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29
Indiana Scientists,

A meeting of gentlemen interested in the
scientific features of the State will be held to-
day in Superior Court room No. 2 beginning at
9 o'clock, forenoon. A large attendance is ex-
pected, as the purpose is to organize perma-
nent society. Addresses will be delivered by
leading Indiana scientists
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29
Pleer Claims that He I,noc.nt

CHICAGO, Dec. 2S.--Adolph A. Pleer, who 60
sleverly personated deaf mute during three
months he was in the en- loy of A. l. Singer s
Co, and who is said to have betrayed the conf
dence Of his employers by stealing large
amount of ready made clothing from their store,
arrived from St Louis yesterday In charge of
Mr.. Singer. Pleer was seen at the Armory soon
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29
The Atlanta Prohibition Contest.

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 28.-The local option
election contest came up IN tho State court be-
fore Judge Clarke, again this morning. This was
on a mandumus nisi, requiring the ordinary to
show cause why he should not hear the contest
which was filed after he had declared the res ult.
AS the case had not been set in accordance with
the statute it was postponed until Monday next.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29
Tabernacle Christmas Entertainment.

The Christmas entertainment of the Taber-
nacle Church Sunday school was held last evR-
ing in the presence of more than five hundred
people, every seat in the house being filed.
julius Walk gave the little folks a
series of stereoptican views of very superior
grade of excellence, which were thoroughly ap-
preciated and roundly applauded. Candies and
oranges were handed around among the little
ones, and a pleasant evening was spent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29
Resignation Of superintendent McCauley

New YORK, Dec. 2e--J. A. McCaulsy jr, well
known throughout the country for many years
as the superintendent of the insurance depart
ment OF tho State OF New York. has resigned the
once IN order to accept the position of comp
troller Of the Equitable L,fe Assurance Society
OF the United States. Governor Hill, in accept
Ing Mr.. McCauiey's resignation, wrote the lat
ter q very complimentary letter
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29
"Quoth the Raven, Nevernorey

Greencastie Banner.
Ebenezer Henderson, c hartman of the Demo
cratic State central committee, has been a
Washington the past month serenading the Presi
dent with his we'll known ditty-
'Hurrah for Maria,
Hurrah for the kid;
voted for Cleveland
And I'm id glad did,
And concluding each round with the refrain
Gimme an Office
But the President answered back
''Eben, Eben, go to heaven
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29
The REYNOLDS Case Again,

The decree in the habeas corpus application Of
Mrs. Ora B. Reynolds for possession of her
child allowed the father Robert L., visit it at
any reasonable time at the homo Of the mother.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29

disagreeable disease; liable, if neglected, to de-
velop into serious consumption. Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, acting through the blood reaches every
part OF the system, effectinG radical and per-
manent cure Of eatarrh. 100 doses $l.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29
THE JOURNAL STORIES
Brilliant Authors Who Are Writing for
Our Columns.

A year ago THE JOURNAL began publishing short
stories by the most famous American writer's includ
ing the principal contributors to the leading maga
zines.
In this time we have furnished readers as many
frst-class short stories the three leading maya
zines-Harpers, the Century and the Atlantic
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29
Why Beck Wants Plenty Of Silver

Boston Journal.
Senator Beck, of Keatucky. has already pre-
sented thirty bills which provide for the pay
ment of large sums of money to his constituents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29
The Sentiment of the Hub.

Boston Record.
Perhaps Boston sentiment on vital subject
was never expressed more felicitously than on
the street, yesterday, when man was heard 10
say in confidence to a friend: 'Beefsteak is good
but beans is goodern
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29
A Thrifty SUGGESTION.

Boston Transcript.
People who received Christmas presents yes
terday can buy New Years gifts at a discount
and so return favors and save money at the same
time
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29
Can This Possibly Mean Tildenc

Philadelphia Times (Dem)
This country does not need coast defenses half
as much as it needs defenses from the iobbers
on the inside.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29

Yesterday he filed a petition asking modifca-
ton of decree in order to allow him to take the
child to his mothers home whenever he wishes.
hearing will be given the petition by Judge
Taylor to-day
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29
This Refers to Jordan

Atlanta Constitution.
WHAT'S to hinder Democratic Treasurer from
obeying the law.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29

And Democratic Debt of Six Millions.
Peoria Transcript.
Indiana has a deficiency Of $3.50 900 in her
State Treasury. Poor old Indiana!
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29

EOUND A VALUABLE SUBSCRIPTION BOOK
IL which the have by calling at this
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ment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29

SARAH ORNE JEWETT, author of serial in this
years Atlantic aud of several novels and short
stories. OF a volume of her short stories the
Nation says THE autumn is not likely to bring
anything more wholly delightful to lovers OF the
best light literature"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-29
FINANCIAL.

FINANCIAL,
Mooney AT THE LOWEST RATES OF INTER.
IVA est. j. w. WILLIAMS IL CO., 3 and Vinton
Block.
MUNICIPAL BONDS PURCHASED; CITY AND
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MUNICIPAL BONDS PURCHASED; CITY AND
wi farm loans negotiated U. NJ. STODDARD &
CO., "a WRIGHT Block.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1885-09-02
go, Lor' Bft 'srn again ="

In the early days of Methodism IN
Scotland, acertain congregation. where
there was but one rich man. desired 10
build new chapel. A church meet
ing was held. The old rich Scotchman
rose and said Brethren, we dinra
need new chapel: ''I'Il give f5 for re-
pairs"
Just then bit of plaster falling from
the ceiling hit him on the head.
Looking up and seeing how bad II
was, he SAID: Brethren, ITS worse
than thought III make 1t 80 pun.
"Oh, Lord" exclaimed devoted
brother ON back seat, shit I'm again!
There are many human tabernacles
which are IN sore need of radical build
ing over, bnt We putter and fuss and
repair in spots without satisfactory re-
suits. 1t is only when We are person
ally alarmed at the zeal danger that we
act independently, and do the night
thing. Then it is that We most keeniy
regret because We did not sooner use
our Judgment, follow the advice born
of the experience of others and Jump
away from our perils.
Thousands of persons who will read
this paragraph are in abiect misery to-
day when they might be in a satisfac-
tory condition. They are weak, HE
less. full of odd aches and pains, and
every year they know they ale getting
worse, even though the best doctors
are patching them in spots. The ori-
gin of these aches and pains Is the kid
neys and liver, and If they would build
these all ever new with Warmers safe
cure as millions have done, and cease
investing their money in mlserably un-
successful patchwork, they would be
well and happy and would bless the
dav when the Lord "hit 'em" and lndi-
Gated the common sense course for
them to pursue. Press.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1885-09-02

Coal 7ar.-This product was first
obtained by the German chemists
Graebe and Liebermann, but Professor
Perkins, who had developed the sniiine
colors from tar, was the first to give
application to the G ,rman work. The
importance of this discovery may be
understood when 1t is known tina. IN the
first ten years following the Inirodnc-
tioa of the artificial alizarine in the dye
stufis' trade, It exceeded the total amount
of patural alizarine, or madder root
that had been handled in the trade pre-
vious to its introduction. 1t was. il
anything, superior to Eadder, and so
much cheaper that the saving by lis use
up to 1880 had amounted to over S2O.-
OO0, 900. The discovery of aIizarne IN
coal tar converted 400, 900 ceres OF land
that had been used for growing msdder
root into fertile fields of corn aud other
cereals. With vegetable madder it re-
quired nine weeks to perfect the dyeing
of a material Turkey red. The artificial
madder accomplished the desired result
IN as many hours. Three years ago the
chemist produced an artificial indigo
from the residuum CT gas tar. and IN
connection with the sniline dyes and
allzarine of the same base, 1t is rapidly
taking the place of indigo. Later the
napthaline yeilows and reds. with
which entirely uew effects in color were
made possible-were derived from coal
tar rtsiduum. Chemists are still ex-
perimenting with the tar products. and
other important developments will no
doubt he made.