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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23
A Convention of weather Observers.

WASHINGTON, Feb. pa meeting of the
chiefs of State weather service and others
specially interested in the meteorological work of
State organizations will be held in Washington,
beginning next Wednesday, in the lecture-hall of
the Smithsonian Institution. The meeting Or
convention, is at the invitation of General
Hazen, Chief Signal Officer, and officials Of the
Signal Corps will participate. There will be
general discussion of matters connected with
meteorological subjects and it is believed that
one result of the convention will be the adoption
OF uniform methods Of observing. and that by a
general Interchange Of views on the subject of
signal-servce reports and special weather fore
casts. these reports may be made more valuable
through improved methods of distribution. The
convention will continue on Thursday, the 25th
inst Some of the delegates have already ar
rived. and it is expected that the convention will
be quite largely attended.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23
INDIANA AND ILLINOIS NEWS
The Daily Chronicle of Happenings of
All Kinds in the Two States.
An Indiana Forger Arrested in Kansas
Brakeman Secures Heavy Verdict for
Damages-Gleanings in Two States.
INDIANA.

w. +. Shelby Arrested in Kansas for Forgeries
Committed in Greenfield.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
GREENFIELD, Feb. 22-William P. Shelby
was arrested at Winfield, Kan, last night. by
Officer Slifer, of this city, and will be brought
here to answer charge of forgery. About two
years ago Shelby forged the names of his father
John M. Shelby, and w. T. Allen and John
Hefner to several notes at Hughes's and the
Citizens banks, this city. also one note to Mr..
Blnkley of Richmond. securing about 81, 500.
and decamped. Officers have watched for him
ever since, and though several times almost
within their clutches, he managed to escape.
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Boston Advertiser.

1--WE feel" writes Western editor, shat an
apology il due to Widow Grimes. In our issue
of last week stated that she had eloped with
an eighteen-year-old man. The truth is that she
was thrown from an eight year old mare, which
she was riding in lope and which slipped and
fell Mistakes will happen in the best regulated
newspaper offices, and we are confident that
when we state the item was sent over a telephone
wire no other apology will be needed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23
No Action on the silver Question.

Special to the Indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22-As predicted in these
dispatches, no action is to be taken by Congress
on the silver question. The sentiment is in favor
of maintaining the status quo-of refraining
from any agitation for at least two years This
has been demonstrated by not only the action OF
the House committee on coinage, weights and
measures. by tabline the bill to suspend silver
coinage, and reporting adversely free coinage
bill, but by tie unmistakable expression Of a
majority OF bota houses. With no legislation on
silver or tariff, the business men of the country
can well proceed with future transactions
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23

definite action has yet been determined on, the de-
lay being occasioned by the pending issue be-
tween the Senate and the President over the pro-
duction of papers upon which the removals were
made. When the issue is decided, individual
cases will be taken up and there will then be
action.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23
What MIR. Dutt Missed.
Atlanta Constitution.


In the death of Shooshi Chunder Dutt the IT,
erary world has sustained an irreparable loss.
We cannot just now think of any particular
work Of Shooshi Chunder Dutt. but we feel his
greatness If he had lived in Georgia instead of
Bengal his fellow citizens would have risen as
one man and proclaimed him colonel"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23
A Brakeman,s substantial yerdio,

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
EVANSVILLE, Feb. PIN the Gibson county
Circuit Court the suit of Oscar Baldwin against
the Evansville & Terre Haute railway for $10,-
600 damages for injuries received resulting in the
loss of one foot on Sept. 5. 1884, while employed
as brakeman in the company's yards, ended this
evening by the jury deciding in favor of Bald
win for So, 966
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23

licensed saloons at $500 per year. but forbds the
playing of cards, dice, and dominoes in drinking
places under heavy penalties. 1t does away with
screens in bar-rooms and requires that there
shall be no paint or lettering on the windows, or
curtains behind the same
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23
For Conscience,s Sake.

Boston Record.
Now that objection to morning prayers at Har-
ward is placed on conscientious grounds, there
should be NO hesitation in abolishing that serv-
ice. This sensitive devotion to the commands of
conscience ought to be encouraged
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23
why Judge slerrick Is Not Confirmed.

Why Judge Merrick Is Not Confirmed.
Special to the Indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-It is now an open Sc
cret that the reason why the nomination of Judge
Merrick, Of Maryland. now on the supreme
bench of the District. is not confirmed, is be-
cause it has developed recently that Judge Mer-
rick was such bitter enemy of the Union dur
ing the war, that he refused to pay the income
tax assessed against him, and continued to OBJ
ject, till old General Spinner boldly took the
bovine by the horns and deducted the assess
ment out of the warrant for the Judges salary
Nor was this ALL 1t is alleged that Judge. Mer
rick approved of the firing on the Massachusetts
men by the Baltimore mob: not only approved
of it. but gloried in the killing of the id
Yankees" as he called them then.
Judge Merrick and his friends are trying to
make the public believe that the only objection
Senators, have to his confirmation is mis- age. which
will retire him on pension in about two years.
If he is not confirmed it will be because he is
yet but half-reconciled rebel
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23
why Combinations Are Delayed.

cpeCIdi 10 tHo IHuiuudpoftb VUufuHss
WASHINGTON. Feb. 22.-Many inquiries are
made regarding the probable action Of the Senate
in tho cases Of Indianians appointed to positions
whore taeir predecessors were removed or sus-
pended. It may b generally stated that no
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23

FoR lowest rates to California by all routes
call on George Butler, general agent L. B. e. w.
railroad. l38 South Illinois street, Indianapolis
Ind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23

Boston Transcrfpt.
We believe every word that they tell Us about
the glorious climate of California; but we have
this to say, that after man has been to Los
Angeles it would be gross fattery to call him a
liar
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23

Dr. PrERcE's "Pellets"-the original little
Liver Pills" tsugar-coated) -cure sick and bill
ious headache. sour stomach and bilious at
tacks BY druggists
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23
Coughs and Hoarseness.

The irritation which induces coughing imme-
diatey relieved by use Of Browns Bronchial
Troches.s Sold only in boxes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23

But Few New Banks Being Chartered-No
Money in the Business.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb 22.-It was stated at the
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the
other day, that there had been smaller number
of national banks organized in the past six
months than during some weeks ten years ago,
or almost any month five years ago. When
asked why there was such a decrease in the or
ganization of these institutions it was stated
that IL was because OF the general decline in the
banking business.
There's no money in banking now" said one
OF the attaches of the Office. 1.-The capital is
large and the business cut up, that bankers on
ordinary footing do not make much money and'
the inducements to start national banks are not
many, since bonds to secure circulation are so
high and liable to be called in and redeemed at
any time. Congress will have to do something
for the relief of national bankers by providing a
better and more acceptable bond for deposit
Then the business will be stimulated"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-The Washington
Monument Society held its annual meeting to-
day, and reelected it's old officers for the ensuing
year, the President of the United States being
the president of the society. OK oficio. Ex-Gov.
Winthrop, Of Massachusetts, and Mr.. W. W..
Corcoran were elected vice-presidents; Hon.
Horatio King secretary, and Mr.. j. B. H. Smith.
of Baltimore, treasurer. After the formal
tiles of tho meeting were over the
members of the society and large
number of distinguished guests invited to meet
them, were entertained at luncheon by DR.. Jos.
NJ. Toner. Among those present were Chief
justice Waite and Justices Miller and Gray. of
the United States Supreme Court; ex-Justice
Strong; Senators Morrill,, Edmunds. Allison
Dawes Ingalls, and Mcmillan; Representatives
Keller and Reagan; Admiral Rodgers Librarian
Spoford, Assistant Attorney general Maurice,
Judges Wylie, Cox and Merrick, and Col. Thos.
L. Casey. the engineer in charge of the monu-
ment. The society was represented by Mr. w.
W. Coreoran, Hon. Horatio King, DR.. Toner,
Gen. William Mckee Dunn, DR.. D. B. Clark and
President James @. Yelling, of Columbia Uni
versity. Colonel Casey. in response to a num-
Der of questions. made informal address. de-
scribing the plans for the completion of the mon
uments surroundings, and. in regard to certain
theories as to the danger from settling, or from
tornadoes expressed his unqualified conviction
that the monument may fairly be expected to
stand for all time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23
An Angry Fathers Poor Aim.

NEWARK N j., Feb. ga sensation was
created in Murray's billiard parlor, this after
noon, when Dr. w. Fl. Conover, wel-known
dentist Of this city, entered. carrying double
barreled shotgun. and, without warning. fired
one barrel at the head of Patrick Deaney a
shoe dealer Conovers aim was poor. and the
charge passed over Deaney's head. The cause Of
the shooting was the seduction of Conoyer's
daughter by Deaney under promise of marriage.
According to Conover's statement, two of his
daughters have been ruined by Patrick Deaney
and his brother Thomas.
Steamship News.
Queenstown. Feb. 22-Arrived: City Of
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1886-04-17
Leprosy IN Canada.

While in the Government lazaretto in
New Brunswick the number Of leprous
patients IS yearly decreasing in other
parts Of the Dominion the terrible disease
is making its appearance. British Coli
umbia has become affected by the intro
duction Of the disease through Chinese
immigration. In the Cape q few cas- IS
are reported, and now 1t is reported
to the Government that JAMES, Trasl,
aged,79 years, has just died of leprosy In
the town Of Brigham, near st. Thomas,
Ont It commenced some years ago.in
one Of his toes, which gradually grew
worse, until finally the toe was COM
pletely eaten off,, Both feetgWere finally
affected, and the old8gentleman was
entirely disabled. For years his bones
were slowly but surely, eating away. A
few months ago his worst fears were
realized, when both feet and ankles en-
tirely disappeared, leaving nothing but
stumps. After this he gradually sank
into melancholy, and this, combined
with his great sufferings, finally robbed
him Of all reason about a month ago,
since which time he has sunk kuntil death
relieved him.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1886-04-17
TIE SUMMER LAND.
Beauty and Romance that Charm the
-'Er.. Traveller I'm Florida.

The Goddess Of Romance illumines
the history Of Florida. It was the ear
.liest Of all the discoveries on the Western
continent; was explored from the mouth
of the st. John to the Father Of Waters
by De Soto nearly three and q half Gen.
turles ago, and he was only the follower
Of Ponce de Leon, who had taken pos
session Of it in 1912 in the name Of the
Spanish King and named 1t the Land of
Flowers. Before the revolutionary war
with Britain, tue warriors of England
and SpainHhad two centuries Of perpet-
ual battle for the possession Of Florida,
that was ended only by Spain ceding the
Territory to the United States nearly
seventy, years ago. Soon after our ac-
QUESTION OF the long disputed country a
bloody Indian war followed, lasting
nearly decade, until Osceola, the
filmed Seminole warrior Chief, plned
his restless life away as O prisoner iii
3Charleston. Hard {by historic Fort
%Moultrie the savage warrior sleeps,
conquered only by death, and shattered
remnants OF his once proud and heroic
tribe now wander through the ever
glades gujltless Of war-paint and battle
axe. Itisa strange story that this first
discovered, explored and settled portion
sof the continent was comparatively
an unknown country for three hundred
years after its discovery, and wen
Florida was admitted as State half !
century ago, it was as a political neces-
Asity to strengthen the South in tho Sem
ate, rather than as an aid to the devel-
opment Of new Commonwealth. Little
progress was made.in Florida until
after the latelcivil war, when ita general
climate, its bountiful orchards and gar
dens, its perennial verdure and flowers,
Its grand forests, its romantic rivers, its
more than thousand miles of seacoast
and its restful and recuperating winter
resorts Cor inyalids, began to attract
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1886-04-17

NO attendants. a more Majestic, noble
looking couple I never Saw. She was
tall and fair and slight sweet as d
stately lily. He was simply the most
magnificent creature ins mans estate.
Nature and life, art and CULTURE, seemed
to have done everything for him. II
could readily understandable girl at his
side being faithful to hisiyery memory,
yielding to his every ,5w sh, gladly and
proudly, doing him;sall the honor she
could in her strange yef not unseemly
wedding. But the more q think of il,
the more I reverence N cline llgegerss
IN the, night she. told sliI n, sG Cd . saw
more ,than'the truth she tl q u Z ! 81 ,yle
woman putting away fro hef3 3herown
happiness In the cause ofItrntii. And i
cannot help wishing, aftes all, thatI
had seen her instead Of II Resamond Give
married to- Captain MaGreSs She was
noble and brave and sweet and true
enough for him-and thatsmeans much.
We Had antnformal Kshsas reception
after the marriage, and saw them off for
Texas IN grand style. Captain Maure's
coal lands have turnedtS OUT valuable
after all these years, SO we Will see them
both again. p -. $S;a f@'litffE y =
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1886-04-17
Arbitration for FARMERS.

Arbitration Is almost invariably pref.
cradle to litigation. It is not only the
easiest, quickest and cheapest way to
settle dlsagreements, but saves much
.vexation and subsequent dissension.
Were individuals, corporations and ma
tions, to arrange their disputes by arbl-
.tration, instead Of resorting to litiga-
cation and warfare, the people would be
saved millions Of treasure, and the
world. spared much shedding of, blood.
A peaceful settlement of difficulties Is
usually followed aby prosperity, while
"going to law'' OF war, usually results
In loss and suffering to both contestants.
Indeed, litigation and warfare, are twin
relics Of, the dark ages, and 50 long as
they continue in vogue, we may'look IN
vain for harbingers of the promised mil
lenium. or all classes, farmers should
SO far as possible avoid entering into
litigation, for whether they win OF, lose,
they are proyerbially worsted, the law-
yers usually taking tho cream, and leav-
ing only the skim-milk TO the winning
contestant. Truly, there IS neither
glory, nor honor, profit nor pleasure, in
litigation, and the less people who pro-
fess to live ''onthe square,. and accord
ing to the Commandments, have to do
Herewith, the betterit will befor both
their present and future peace and pros.
perity. Even In the most aggrayating
cases Of trespass, and the like, no good
citizen should resort to Che law, until all
amlcable attempts at settlement have
failed. Ii Indeed, and finally, whatever
may be the proyocatipn, don't get mad;
and impulsively prosecute yourneighbor
but keep your temper and-~ARBITR ATE.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1886-04-17
'KRUPP'S BIG HAMMERS AT
81. ,.g WoRK "a ssN n
of Fify!tofsSa .weight..-A
Cracked Anvil---WeltiinE
"a. Hard" Iron. l..

There is a curious iress,ssoriality in ham,
mers and workmen like Is gg,.yye g.yye them
names. There are 80 steam hammelf fSstqy. siq
the Krupp works, Of from 400 pounds
weight to SO tons. The largest is
Fritz" whose 80 tons fall on ali anvil
block weighing together I ,250 tons, these
resting. on a foundation 100. feet deep.
The next In size is namsd "Max." It
would require poet likethim wllo,sang
the "Song of the Bell''rightly to2describe
the action Of "Fritz," anu / do not
wonder that the emperor, on his visit
here, presented the worke. Of this ham,
mer with watch. ~ -.a
I observed Fritz" for some time at
work upon the steel stem = an Austrian
iron clad, the Ferdinant. Max. n The
metal was. from one casting, without il
seam or weld, 45 feet long and 25 tons
weight. Four men with long clamps
managed this red hot mass, swung over
the anvil by a crane. They turned it
readily this way and that. the foreman
at each pause utterfng 4 signal Which
e y 'sFlritz'' und derstood, answering with a
soft tap, or a gentle pressure, or with an
earthquakes i was curious to see the
anvil block which supplemented the
ability Of the earth to sustain such
shocks through q length Of time, and
was presently shown one which, after
twenty-one &, years Of humping, had
cracked straight through from top to
bottom-possibly beneath some gentle
stroke which was the last feather to
break its huge back. Krupp does not
make plates for iron clads, but only such
parts as might be needed for ordinary
ships. .. .......s,. ..,....s.
Having lit our. cigars on the Austrian
iron clad, we proceed to observe the
operations Of ,"8Iax" and other ham
mers One Of these. j; saw giving 800
tremendous strokes a minute. 'sMax"
was engaged in welding "hard" iron
Though this Is more .ductile than the
other.) To nice :destinotlons between
iron and iron ssMax" is Indifferent; his
big bowlegs arch above tower of pieces
built on his anvil, ana With crushing
blows Of his mighty fist he makes q
hundred plates one. W. .a% z.,
However, though they: seem one and
act together, In the end it will be proved
that they are not one; no conceivable
force can weld into one different or
ganizations Of atoms. ITO be thoroughly
united they must be filtered and refined
in the crucible. The.central part of
railway wheels is made bytwelding, but
the tires are made without Welding.
The nave OF the wheel Is Of wrought
iron, which is|placed beneath a hammer
of suitable shape, and at the third blow
the wheelsis shaped. The tire 10 cut
from long round mass Of steel.--6 or
from one casting when IT Is called a
"cheese;' 1t is flattened, punched ln the
center with an eight inch die, strung on
q. horse anvil and there beaten until 1t
becomes a. tire, and read for the lfutlng
process which adapts 1t to the rail-, .,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1886-04-17
'TRI- WEEKLY> EDITION.
Good Night.

NY dear, my own, no many leagues
between us lie, my nesrG latigues &
In reaciiing toward you with its love. 9
The wina 10 still, and hlgh,above
1ie mo9h rides or. tts slienE state
Andfshows, the .4ptr 10 growing late, :,
lean fer out into tho light, :.
And softly whisper "Love, goodnight"
do not know where you may be,
There's only love 'twixt you and me
To hold us by its stlken chain, >"
cUptil lonrshands shall ntouch again,
Until ourshagds and lips shall meet
IN some deafshour when: ali the sweet
efslife and and love we'll elaim. ss ours, |: /,
And earth be Allied with summer tio wers.
Aud always, be 1t months OF years,
Until this cloud Of parting clears,
And we shall ven .ure hand In hand
Across the mystic border-land
Where ho"n haa scattered fragrant blooms
A nd faith dispels the darkest elooms.
Before sleep comes with visions bright.
III softly whisper Glove. good night
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1886-04-17
Kerosene Mine In New South yyalcs.

81 New. South Wales possesses In the
Vale Of Hartley mine valuable kero.
sene deposit. The mine Is situated IN
one Of tlie most picturesque parts Of the
colony, about eighty-three miles north.
west Of Sydney, In the center OF the
Blue mountains, at an altitude of 3,11a
feet above tile level Of the sea. The
railway up the mountains has aided
greatly In the establishment Of q mum.
ber Of important industries there. The
iron works at Eskbank are carried on
successfully, and the coal deposits are
inexhaustible. The kerosene shale found
there is said to bes,the srichestssin the
world. Considerable q,,antities Of 1t
are used in the large cities Of the Colo
niestfor the purpose Of enriching gas.
1t Is also exported for the same, purpose
to Holland, java, and. the states on the
Pacific slope of the United, States,
.., Only, the- better, quality of the mineral
is exported, the, scraps and inferior por-
tions being retained for the extraction of
OIL The seams are from one foot to two
and-a-half, feet IN thickness. It is much
more dihicult to mine than coal, and Is
usually got out WITH iron picks and
pointed rods. 1t does not run down
readily into blocks, but has to be sepa-
rated piece$by piece and splintered of
into sharp thin pieces. IL is@ easily
lighted with q match, and burns with a
steady flame. like o candleNand 8emits a
Estrong odor Of kerosene Thecompaiiy
working thes mine, beside their: opera
';;ttons at the mine, have extensive oil
works at Waterloo, where they manu-
faesturey kerosene lubricants, psratiine,
>etc. "ss!2 :s%i ,S.kI ~. ag8tsssst553 =
tt.- -, a J h..
Men may behd to virtue, but virtue
cannot bend to!menss is is2!B =! ;;-1.a&s4s5
~ new 'theofylo OF the formation OF
coal has been ptoponnde 10y Mons. l..
Breton, who considers 1t to have been
produced 'by, the sinking or floating
islands like Gtiose which now occur soI
! MANY lakes and rivers, and Whieh are
especially5noticeable on tlesU UpperN,le.
Tue turf or .YhIcn these Islands is Chiefly
composed becomes foss!llsed at the bot.
to Ii o The Iter. h
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1886-04-17
THE CAPTAINS WEDDING,

). There was a wedding in our church
last nightk-1not an ordinary one, but one
with q real romance. y;