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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-01
AN UNwELCOME CHECK.
A Draft Which Bret Harte Would Rather
Not Have Received.

A Draft Which Bret Harte Would Rather
Not Have Received.
Special to the indianapolis journal.
New YORK, Feb. 28-There was mailed to.
day to Francis Bret Harte draft for thou
sand dollars, which he will be displeased to get,
notwithstanding his chronically straitened
finances He is the United States consul at
Glasgow, but expects to lose the Office soon after
the change in our presidential administration.
Anticipating return to the United States, he
undertook to do so as playwright, and to that
enS@levotea several arduous months to the au-
thorship of drama, which he named Gabrielle, :"
and sent to Lester Wallack, who accepted
it. But Harte did not propose to deposit
his work indefinitely on shelf in Walack's
Theater, and insisted upon an agreement to use
it on the stage some time this season, in lieu of
which $1,000 should be paid. Wallack signed
such contract. Business has been precarious
all winter with the New York theaters, and no.
where more so than at Wallack's, where ftful
changes of policy have at length deferred the
production of Gabrielle" beyond the stipulated
time. Therefore the forfeit has been paid; but
Harte would greatly prefer the promised royalty
of $50 for each representation of his piece,
with the chance of becoming popular and we'll
remunerated writer for the stage.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-01
PRESIDENT ARTHUR.
He Will Go Into Temporary Retirement for
the Benefit of His Health.

He Will Go Into Temporary Retirement for
the Benefit of His Health.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
New YORK, Feb. 28-After the Inauguration
of Cleveland a temporary retirement to Fortress
Monroe will be made by Chester A. Arthur
This will be done for the benefit of his health,
which is debilitated by dyspepsia, due to mental
anxiety. This assertion is made on the word OF
Police Commissioner French, who has just re-
turned from a visit to Washington, where his
daughter has been spending month with the
Presidents family 'At no time in the four
years which he has almost served" said Mr.
French 'has he been annoyed and badgered
By Office seekers from every part of the Union as
within the last few months They importuned
him in droves daily, to give jobs to them before
his successor came into power. This constant
onslaught, at times of the most influential char
aeter imaginable, has tired him OUT broken him
down completely, and put him into such
q condition that absolute rest is essential
He will stay at Fortress Monroe until
he feels somewhat restored, and then
will probably go on long cruise south in sail
ing yacht After that when summer shall have
come, he will spend month or two at the water
ing places. He will not return to his Lexington
avenue residence, in this city, until fall If at
that time he has regained his old fashioned vigor
he will resume the practice Of the law. He will
not however, resume his former place in part
nership with Knevals e Ransom, but will work
by himself Beyond this conclusion he has
made no positive plans for the future. His ply
sicians and intimate friends have advised him to
live quietly for at least six months, and espe-
cially to avoid excitement or annoyance of any
kind. HE has saved but little from his salary as
President, and don't believe he has more than
$4,000 to his name to-day" Mr.. French's So
cial and political intimacy with Mr.. Arthur
makes this statement credible above all the diff
ferent reports that have gone out as to his inten
tons
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-01
TWO OLD SOLDIERS.
The Crippled Veterans who Guard the Dooe
Of the Members Gallery.

The Crippled Veterans who Guard the Dooc
of the Members Gallery.
Special to the indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28-Among the thirteen
men who comprise the soldiers rolf of the
House are two old soldiers who are noticed by
everyone who visits the Capitol. These are
Ryan and Fitch, and they guard the door of the
members gallery. They sit, tete-atete on two
cane-seat chairs, and afford unending amusement
for those near them by their exceedingly san
culinary threats. Ryan has lost one leg, am-
putated at the middle third of the thigh bone,
and Fitch wears steel bone in his leg where
the osseous one was before the war; These two
old fellows are always guard, are alwaA5
pleasant and are thoroughly efficient door
keepers, in spite of their contracted anatomy.
Their places are secure, and, as a consequence,
threats of removal will not induce them to dis
obey the rules at the behest of men who think
they have influence. Ryan is man Of wit and
has just flavor of the brogue in his speech,
which makes him the more interesting. Your
correspondent happened to overhear a conversa-
tion, yesterday, between the one-legged veteran
and man who wanted an Office The latter
looked in Ryan's door, Ingress was barred by
he said, interrogatively, pointing to an Indiana
member on the Democratic side. IT
just made him a congressman. / spent
my money and my time in his
interest, and now he won't help me to get q
place. He knows that if it hadn't been for me
he would not have been elected"
Them congressman are an ungrateful set,D
replied Ryan, ''and no dependence can be placed
on them or their promises You say that you
elected himg'
II did" replied the place-hunter.
well tl;en I'll tell you what you do. Go homo
to Indiana, marshal your friends, and give it out
that you will run against him for Congress BY
the time he gets home he'll be ready to make
terms, and next summer you can get any place
you want. That's the way worked it; but don't
You give me away"
The Hoosier was delighted, and as he has not
since been seen it is supposed he is home work
ing up his boom.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-01
HYDROPHOBIC MADNESS.
A Terrible Case Which the Physicians Think
Originated in HypOchOndria.

TELLEvILLE, Ont, Feb. 2a-Stephen Clarke,
living near Consecon, was attacked with hydro
phobia this week. and became 80 violent that he
had to be taken to Picton jail. He was seized
with convulsions while engaged at family pray
ers and before the neighbors arrived was raving
like madman tearing and eating his own flesh
until he presented hideous appearance.
When he became rational he stated that he
with a circus, in Carthage in July, 1880 At
first his fits were accompanied with barking
growing, and heavy painting, ard during inter
walls the barking of dog Immediately excited
another fit After being strapped to a bed by
seven muscular men, he got loose, and cut his face
badly in attempting to shave. lie pulled off
piece of flesh hanging from wound on his hand,
and chewed the morsel being apparently pleased
with taste of his own blood. Physicians
think the case one Of hypechondriac origin.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-01
THE GHOST OF RYNDERs.

1t Has Not Yet Called on Gen. Siclxles's
Father, but Is Expected at Amy Time.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
New YORK. Feb. 28-George p. Sickles is the
aged father of Gen. Daniel e. Sickles. He is
the wealthy owner of much real estate, and has
his residence in New Rochelle, suburb. He
was the lifelong friend of the late Captain Ryn-
ders, whose recent death revived recolections
of that noted politicians adventures. Your cor
respondent, hearing that the ghost of Rynders
had appeared to Mr. Sickles, went to New Ro-
chelle for particulars.
mo, the Captain has not called on me since
his DEATH" said the old gentleman. ..but
l expect him every day. There would
be nothing unusual in it. Why, 1 have
seen whole band of spirit musicians march into
this room, and heard them too, for they PLAYED
a long time for me. First, the leader entered,
removed his cap, bowed politely, and asked me
if ] was we'll. / was astonished, for l did not
at once comprehend that ne was q materiaized
spirit
Would you like to hear some good musicp he
inquired.
II replied that would, indeed be pleased, If
the quality was irst-rate. He threw open the
door, and waved in SO many men that they
crowded the apartment. Each had musical in
strument ecd they ranged themselves in an ir-
regular semi circle, facing the leader, who used
baton, although there were no sheets of music
Then they played more beautifully than any
thing had ever heard. The airs were strange
to me, and the instruments did not correspond
with those in use by living bands. The concert
lasted an hour or so, and then, with the bow of
Chesterfield the leader marshaled his followers
out. have no doubt that he was some musician
famous in history, and have searched among
the portraits of musical history to identify him,
but thus far without avail"
Mr. Sickles's granddaughter, who happened to
be in the hallway at the moment when he
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-01
A STARTLING PROPOSITION.
A Man Who Wishes to Close all the Saloons
on Inauguration Day.

A Man Who Wishes to Close all the Saloons
on Inauguration Day.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb. % One of the most start
ling propositions for Inauguration day! One of the
local papers printed last evening communica-
tion from supposed temperance advocate, plead
ing for an order closing all saloons and bar-rooms
on inauguration day. Such proposition as this
is enough to incite every politician to dynamite
warfare on temperance organizations through
out the land To-day those Democrats who read
the papers were as cast down and detected as if
the Republican ticket had been elected. They
visited the offices of the District Commissioners
in squads to see whether any notice was to be
taken Of the appeal, and were only relieved
after repeated assurances had been given them
that they need have no fears. AS it is estimated
that at least 100000 glasses of beer will bo i'm
bibed on Wednesday and an equal NUM-
drinks Of whisky, it will readily be
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-01
PLENTY OF ROOM.
No Lack of Accommodations for Visitors
During Inauguration Week.

No Lack of Accommodations for Visitors
During Inauguration Week.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28.-"There will be an
abundance Of room for people at the Inaugural
tion," said a member of the inaugural commit
tee to the Journal correspondent to-day. "Peo-
pie seem to have taken it for granted" continued
the committeeman that there would be a per-
feet jam, and thousands will remain away who
would otherwise come"
'How many more can you accommodate" l
inquired.
Il don't believe l would exaggerate it if said
$4,000"
"And how many have you accommodated al
ready?"
Probably 10000 through the committee
surely more than that independent of u.s."
''That figures as many as 60, 600 already pro-
vided for" suggested, ''and you say you could
care for $4,000 morel"
''Yes sir; if necessary"
Sixty and fifty are 10000 people who can be
accommodated in Washington"
Correct; not one too many; and may add
that / believe that is about the size of our
prospective crowd. You would be surprised
to see how we arrange for crowds of men num-
bering from fifty to two or three hundred We
get telegraphic order, often reading something
like this: Give me sleeping accommodations for
ninety men, Instantly the clerk runs
through book in which we have
registered the places where we may send men to
sleep, eat. ETC., and selecting quarter of the
required capacity we assign the party thereto.
Then we wire the result; others come in, are
dotted down, and so the work goes.'
"You have no trouble about funds?"
None watever There will be an abundance
of money to accomplish what we propose The
alacrity with which the people have responded
with financial aid has been wonderful Hun
dreds of dollars have come from remote parts of
the country from persons we never heard Of
Some contributions have come in anonymously"
''How long will the festivities lastq"
'There will be something of interest here every
day of next week, beginning on Wednesday, the
4th Of course the nights will be attractive.
too. There will be something going on in the
ballroom every night from Wednesday. The
entertainments there will not be advertised un-
til after the ball. We do not care to detract one
iota from the ball. Thousands of people will re-
main here for several days. Some of them come
from long distance, and will want to make as
much of their trip as possible. There will be
any amount of entertainments for them, and,
presume, some kind of a reception or show at the
White House The bulk of our visitors will
come from the State of New York and from the
South. Those from the other sections will be
few, comparatively"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-01
A YOUNG WOMAN FROM FRANCE.
Failure of Her Audacious Attempt to Astound
and Capture New York.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal

Failure OF Her AudaciOus Attempt to AstOund
and Capture New York.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
New YORK. Feb. 28-A remarkable and ad-
venturous young woman from France departed
for home to-day, after six months of unsuccess-
ful attempt to astound and capture New York.
Her name is Marie Yeldo, and she is sculp-
tress. She possesses considerable skill, but it
falls short of genius, and she seemed to have
determined that audacity would answer the pur
pose as well in this country She took costly
rooms in the Hotel Brunswick, and established
a gorgeous studio. Here she held receptions,
for which cards were issued in large numbers,
but to which few persons went To those who
did respond she showed a plaster group
representing ST. Anthony, tempted by
very modern and unpoetical though voluptuous
Parisienne. Her next move was to place this
work on exhibition in the Eden Musee and TO
employ an agent to advertise her, after the
manner of theatrical stars; but the efforts of
this employe got her no fame and the only par
agraphs which she saw about herself were some
laudatory ones in the amusement weeklies and
sarcastic ones in other journals. Judging that
her St Anthony was, after ALL too mild for the
purposes of sensatonalism, she set about model
ling figure of Zolas Mana When this was
done. two weeks ago. she sent out new batch
OF invitations to reception, but again she was
disregarded by the art critics of the daily press
Disguised and discouraged, she decided to give
up her American mission. She sold her Mana
collection OF art objects, unless Comstock for
bids.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-01
sCHEMING FOR REELECTION.
officers of the House Who Are Anxious to
Retain Their Places.

Officers of the House Who Are Anxious to
Retain Their Places.
Special to the indianapolis Journa!
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28-The officers of the
House are, and have been for some time, work.
ing together to secure their reelection without
opposition. They have been going around, it 10
said working up pledges and sentiment to give
them all another term by unanimous consent
1t is not very likely that this scheme will work.
The only officer of the House who has a chance
of securing reelection seems to be Postmaster
Dalton, of Indiana. There is formidable opposi.
ton to Clerk Clark, of Missouri and it is stated
that he cannot marshal the full strength of his
State delegation to his support. 1t seems that
he has not been judicious in the distribution Of
his patronage. and has failed to remember those
who urged his claims upon the majority when he
was candidate couple of years ago. 1t is
alleged that he has forgotten some of his friends.
and General Atkins, exmember from Ten
nessee, will come up again as a candidate
Door-keeper Wintersmith of Texas, was
boosted into his Office through the sheer influence
OF the newspaper men. He had no other claima
for the place than being a Democratic journalist.
The newspaper men feel that he has forgotten
them, and they are talking up the genial General
Fields, of Georgia. Fields, it is claimed, will
dispose of the Objectionable element now borne
on the Door, keepers roll.
The only thing in the way of Sergeant-atr
arms Leedom, of Ohio, is the old fight made
upon him when he was first elected. 1t Seems
the Ohio members are divided and that it will
be pretty hard work to bring them together
again John G. Thompson will be on hand
again N
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-01
ALMOST A COLLISION.
Narrow Escape of yice-President Hendricks
and Party.

anu HarEy.
PARKERsBURG, w. Va, Feb 28.--Tbere was
very nearly frightful collision between a
freight train and the train bearing the vice
presidential party to Washington, througha mis-
take in tagging. The two trains were going al
high rate of speed, but saw each other as soon
as the Davisville stretch was reached and it was
only by the hardest work that terrible collision
was prevented. Tho ar-brakes of the Hen
dricks train We're applied at once, and in a few
minutes was backing but the freight was not
so soon under control, and came on at almost
full speed, pursuing the retreating passenger
train, until, when it stopped, it was not
more than a ears length from tho engine of the
Hendricks train. The only possible prevention
of a terrible disaster was the fortunate entrance
OF the two trains upon the long stretch at the
same time.
1t is stated that all the men on the freight
train were asleep when side tracked that they
pulled out and got this side of Davisville and
were entering upon a long curve at full speed
when the headlight of the passenger engine was
noticed on the other arm of the curve The en-
gine was Immediately reversed, which caused
the sparks to issue from the smoke stack, which
attracted the attention of the passenger en-
gineer
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-01
TRANSFER OF THE WHITE HOUSE.

Ceremony and Want of Ceremony in Maxi
ing the Change.
Washington Special.
The renewal of winter weather and the pros
pect of its continuing for many days has not de-
TERED the Spectators in the least from erecting
stands on the avenues and streets along the line
of march announced for the inaugural procession
The north side of the Botanical Garden, all the
government reservation onsPennsylvania avenue
between the Capitol and Washington Circle, are
already covered with broad. rough board plat
forms, on which thousand sit sanAGNh
view of the moving AAA
mia. Lafayette
viewing star
like the
sho~ A.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-01
MORNING. TWELVE PAGES

thought that his strange visitors went out saw
nothing Of them; and that convinces him beyond
doubt that they became disembodied again on
emerging from the room. His confidence in the
normal condition of his senses at the time can
not be shaken by argument He is now nearly
ninety years old, but quite hale and hearty, and
able to attend to the business of his estate with
full discretion and vigor. He has always been a
man of strong characteristics, but there has
never been doubt of his sanity. He is in re-
hgion spirituaiist.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-01
PRICE FIVE CENTS.

proposition threatening the total suspension Of
the liquid supply was calculated to create more
widespread opposition among the Democrats Of
the country than the attempt to suspend the
coinage of silver created in Congress. Fortu-
nately the name of the proponent is withheld, or
another murder would have to be chronicled, SO
great is the feeling of resentment. AS it is the
paper which published the communication has
applied for an extra police guard while the en-
citemant lasts
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-11-04

The revolutions in the world are
only equaled by the revolutions in
our natures ! which fact is demon
strated by changes made in our
immense stock Of stoves, not only
in the prices but in style and quail
ity. Great care has been exercised
in the selection Of our entire stock.
We are happy to inform our
friends that we still have a full
line Of Jewel stoves, both heating
stoves and Ranges. Our Jewel
ranges have taken the Red Ca,d
at every County fair at which they
have been exhibited. One OF
which is a 'jewel" in any we'll
regulated family.
We have several varieties OF
hard and soft coal heating stoves,
both square and round, nicely
ornamented with tile and nickel
| ornaments. Then our "World's
Jewel, " something entirely new ot
this years pattern, the like Of
which is nowhere else seen. Tc
see, is to admire, to admire is tc
buy and to buy, is to have a last
ing luxury in your family. The
Fire Bowls in all our Jewels are If
three pieces, easily removed, anC
in case either piece burns away,
you do not have to go to the eX
pense Of buying a 7UhOe ne70 tin
Pot, as is the case in most Othe
hard coal heaters. We also have
a new pattern of large coal heater!
suitable for offices, stores, sChoo
houses, and churches, which WI
offer at greatly reduced prices
Then we have constantly in stool
all goods kept in any well regu
lated Hardware store. Call ant
see us at the sign of the "Big Rec
Anvil" " Look for the Anvil ant
don't miss the place.