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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-07-07
EYERS AND HIS KITE.
An Aerial Voyage of Seventy Miles, Kite
Being the Mode of Conveyance

ALPENA, w. Va, July 6-Amos Evers, of this
village, is the hero of one of the most remark
able adventures which ever fell to the lot of any
man. 1t has been the custom for the male por-
ton of the village to make huge kites and fly
them with thick cords. This year it was de-
termined that all previous efforts should be out
done. A monster kite of the following dimen-
sions was constructed Extreme height nine
feet four inches; width across the top, four feet
three inches; width across the bottom two feet;
extreme width across the middle, five feet six
inches. The framework was built of tough
hickory, shaved thin and stayed with oneeighth
inch copper wire. A double thickness of heavy
muslin was stretched on ach side of the frame
and the place for fastening the fyingcord was
doubly braced with yellow pine sea ntling a
ring bolt, which was clamped on the other side
with an iron pin. The ring itself was FIVE inches
IN diameter and capable of bearing four or five
hundred-weight
Tile kite complete weighed ninety-six pounds.
The tail was made of a sixteen foot rope weight
ed with lead. Instead of the usual flying cord,
200 yards of closely wound manila rope, very
light, but as strong as a double link chain were
procured When the kite was finished there
was general jollifcation. The kite was secured
to tree and Evers, who was pretty drunk.
watched it while the others were imbibing.
Evers after time, got tired of holding the rope,
and wound it round his own body. There was
stiff breeze blowing at the time and when the
men came out of the grocery there was the kite
high in the air, and Evers hanging on to the tail.
He quickly disappeared from view, and, as no
trace of him could be found during the next few
days, be was given up for lost
Eight days after his fight he walked into the
village. and told how he had been carried to
Ailback, Hampshire county, seventy miles, as
the crow flies, from Alpeua. In his journey be
crossed seven rivers and two ranges Of the Ale
ehenies. He was discovered by two gentlemen,
in an unconscious condition, who attended to
him. and accompanied him back to Alpena.
There is no doubt about the truth of his story.
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THE PHILADELPHIA STEAL.
Another 500, 900 Added to the Missing Funds
Wilson and Leslie the Tools of Others.

PHILADELPHIA, July G-An extra force of ac-
countants went to work yesterday on the books
at the office of the Chesapeake & Delaware Ca
nal Company, and are still at work. President
Gillingham said to day that 'it was doubtful if
the regular books of the company would show
anything OF the over-issue. Nothing has been
shown yet Bonds have been returned now to
the amount of ST. 200 600, and still the directors
are unable TO designate the fraudulent bonds"
In addition to the cmbezzlement of $55, 900 OF
the fund on DEPOSIT at the Provident Life and
Trust Company the investigation has revealed,
thus far, further defalcation of 800, 600 and
over at the Philadelphia Bank, all of which was
concealed by false entries in the books. The
Press says:
Sufficient has been learned by those having
in charge the investigation into the over-issue Of
the Chesapeake t& Delaware Canal Companys
bonds TO state that Messrs. Leslie and Wilson
were not the only persons who were benefited
by their stealngs. The names of fye of the
men who negotiated the sales of the fraudulent
bonds have been obtained, the brokers located
who handled most of the securities. and partial
list OF the victims secured. 1t was
stated to-day that it was not deemed
advisable TO arrest any of the
parties implicated just at this
time but it was only necessary 10 keep the sus-
pected parties under surveillance. This is being
done. Should any Of them attempt to leave the
city. their arrest will follow. The scheme was
one OF gigantic robbery, out of which Leslie and
Wilson profted but little themselves. The
greater part of the $6l5, 900 which was stolen,
aside from that used to pay the interest, was
divided among coterie of men who were moth
ing more than black -mailers, but who will now
figure as co-conspirators"
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PENSION yEToEs.
A Few Remarks by the Senate COMMITTEES
and Few Vetoes by the President

A Few Remarks by the Senate COMMITTEES
and Few Vetoes by the President
WASHINGTON, July 6.-The House committee
on invalid pensions considered the presidential
veto messages at its meeting to-day. Represent
atiye Coneer called up the bill for the relief OF
John Tuce whose claim is based on injuries
received from being thrown forward on the
nommel of his saddle but after discussion it
was decided that the bill did not embedy the case
strong enough to pass over the Presidents veto.
and it was dropped.
Probably all the vetoed pension bills which
originated in the Senate. with one exception,
will be reported from the committee on pensions
wish recommendations that they 40 pass. the
Presidents veto Notwithstanding. The one ex-
ception will be covered by new bill. the vetoed
one being defective in consequences OF clerfcai
error. The case Of Harriet Welch is the one in
respect to which the President said: Though
this widow admits that, prior to her marriage
with the deceased, she had married another
man whom she could only say she believed
TO be dead The Senate committee says in its
report
sNo question is raised in the evidence as to
the legality of the marriage, which seems 70
of seven children. The claimant was married TO
the soldier June Z, 1868 There was nothing 10
the evidence to justify tho slur which the Fresl.
dent cast upon tho chastity of this widow au0
the Legitimacy Of her seven fatherless Children
Pensions have heretofore frequently been grant
ed in cases similar to this. Human nature cries
out aloud for the allowance OF pension In snciI
case. and If this woman with her seven small
children is to be deprived of it, yonr committee
are at least glad that the responsibility rests
elsewhere"
In reporting upon the case OF David w Ham
ilton. the committee returns its original report
Of which it says: This thrice rejecting claims
for pensions of men who have rendered years ok
active service because they were unable 10 as
charge the duties of a soldier, long INDUCED ~,
is also crime, and it is time that common
sense should be adopted instead OF some q tle
rules so long in force in the Pension once.
There is imperative need Of reforms In TINS rc-
spect. and has been for many years
Alfred Denny is the man who calms 10 nave
been injured by contact with the horn @ nis
saddle aud in respect to whose case the i'resi-
dent incidentally remarked: Those saddles
were very dangerous contrivances." The pen
sim committee says: the sneer III the veto NJ
the wounds received by so many q our gailant
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WHEN INDICATIONS.
WEDNEsDAY-Fdir aUeather, stG-
tiondry temperature.
THU WHEN, "DYNUN AND PYYHIAS'
TO the Historian of The WHEN;

Sir-Your account, yesterday,
was not quite accurate. Bynum
was not Pythagorean Philosopher,
but Plene-potentiary Politician,
and he came, not from the Second
ward, but from one of the out coun-
ties of Greece-not "Oil' or sSoapo
those countries were entirely sep
arate from Greece, and in the Sec
ond ward the people were of a
different complexion from Bynum;
they were black, somtimes called
"Black Republicans" Nor was
ssDionysiusn the name of the tyrant.
He was indeed tvrant of SYRIA Coy
Sc, but his name, | think, was
"Simoon, so called because he was
such Red hot Hustler, and thus
resembled the famous dry wind
storm that sweeps over the desert
of Sahara, where there is nothing
to drink. Nor did Bynum ask to
run down to the Capital. Labor,
not Capital, was what he was after,
and he wanted some of it to ''mend
his fences Simeon demanded
bail, and Bailey got in the person of
Pythias, who was so willin', from
his great love for Bynum, to take
his place, that he was sometimes
called 'sBarkis' by the ribald press
of that day. Bynum stayed SO long
that Simeon, who had a committee,
which was an instrument something
like a modern fog horn, that made a
great deal Of noise, called through
it to Bynum to ''come Off" But
Bynum wouldn't, and Simeon. in his
wrath, resolved to let both .Bynum
and Barkis-that is, Pythias, the
Bailey got for Bynum-go. How
he succeeded my memory fails, but
my faint recollection is that both of
them sstuck to him like brother"
which was where that famous
phrase came from-and that ST.
moon, in his dilemma. gave utter
ance to that other phrase, which
has become equally famous:
"How happy could be with either,
Were t'other dear charmer away"
ANTIQUARY.
p. S.-The next time you write
this story, put it in the pocket of a
Summer Suit of Cashmere Clothes
and send it G. O. d.
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not now used as base of supply. 1t is asserted.
however, that such traffic is carried on, and
that last week two gangs. one Of eleven and one
Of twenty-five, were dispatched to Chicago. The
victims were principally from the country, who
had hired as domestics. This nefarious trade is
carried on in the most open manner in den in the
rear of one of the principal markets, no efforts
being made to conceal the business at all.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-07-07
More Money from America.

DETROIT, Mich, July G--Rey. DR.. O'Reilly
treasurer of the National League, to day cabled
$4,000 additional to the trustees of the parlia-
mentary fund in London This makes 100000
or $780, 900, remitted by the league within the
last ten days
Prof. Charles NJ Galley, Of the Michigan Uni
versity, is to stump Ireland for the Nationalists.
Prof Galley is an Irishmsn the son Of Presby-
terian minister, now resident in the west of Ire
land. He left here two weeks ago, and is now
in London
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Accldentally slain hx His rrisna

NEW YORK. July G. 6.~-Winiam G. Townsend
and William L. Couzns. sixteen -year-old boys
and fast friends, were shooting at target at
the home of the former. on Buena Vista avenue
Yonkers, late yesterday afternoon. when the
weapon while in the hands of Couzins, was ac
eidentally discharged Tho ball struck Town
send in the eye and inflicted wound which
proved fatal two hours later Coroner Mitchell
was notified and held an inquest. when a verdict
of accidental death was rendered by the jury.
The Couzins boy is greatly distressed over the
affair
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Tranic In Young Girls.

MONTREAL, July Gin relation to a memorial
introduced into the United States Senate from
The National Christian Temperance Union Of
Indiana, asking an investigation into the i'm
portatIon of young Canadian girls into Chicago
for immoral purposes Chief of Police Paradys
says that six years ago the importation Of Cana
dian girls was attempted, bat that the police
stopped IL City detectives say that Montreal is
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-07-07
Pugilists Arrested.

CINCINNATI. July G.-Jack Burke, who had
glove contest yesterday with Pete Nolan, was ar
rested to-day. charged with prize-fghtng he
gave bond in the sum of 81. 000 and was released.
ton was taken by the Mayor and chief of police for
the purpose OF obtaining judicial deliverance
upon the question of the legality of such exhibi-
tionS.
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Cable Notes.

Borsig's railway works in Berlin, which are
the oldest of the kind the continent, having
been founded in lSl3 will shortly be closed
owing to continued loss arising from low prices
The total number of persons who emigrated
from Germany from January to May, both in
elusive, is 33,977 This is large decrease as com
pared with the figures for the corresponding
perjnd of 1855.
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Tha CI,olern Racnrfl.

ROME, July 6.-The cholera reports for to-day
are as follows: Brindisi, ii new cases and Z
deaths; Francaville and Fontan, SO cases and 33
deaths; Latatino. 58 cases and &c deaths One
case is reported at Venice
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-07-07
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.
Wonderful Revolution of Feeling Concern
ing Wagner's Music.

ing Wagner's Music.
MUNICH, July 6.-The recent events have
worked odd changes not only in things political,
but also in matters social and artistic.
One of the most startling is the revul-
sion of feeling here with regard to Wag-
ner. The composer, who was once a god
in Munich, is now not only disdained, but alb
horred. and his very name is an object of cxe-
Grafton. Not a single court singer or court
musician of any kind will attend the perform
ances at Bayreuth this month. The music Of
the future seems, so far as Munich is concerned
to have become the music Of the past Indeed,
the palmy days of music generally seem about
over here.
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Speculation as to Giadstone's Policy.

Speculation as to Gladst0ne'S Policy.
Cable Special.
The followers of Gladstone do not propose to
throw up the sponge, but they cannot disguise
the fact that the battle is going against them.
Whether Mr.. Gladstone may finally have a
small majority or not-and the indications are
now decidedly that he will not-there is very
little doubt that a satisfactory solution of the
Irish question is shelved for an indefinite period.
There is very little doubt also that there is
much trouble in store for the man who has
been the immediate cause of the disruption of
the Liberal party, and the prospective defeat
of the only section of English politicians who
have devised the scheme for the pacifcation of
Ireland is already talked of as an accomplished
fact. Rumors in circulation tonight that
Mr. Gladstone will retire from politics if decis-
ively beaten in TIE present contest; but they do
not seem to have any foundation, and probably
originate in the fact that the wish is father to
the thought. Other knowing ones, who are per-
haps better informed, predict that Mr. Glad
stone will so change the home rule bill that
neither the Chamberlainites nor the Harting-
tonians will dare to vote against him. This is
undoubtedly Mr.. Gladstones trump card
Whether he will play it or not is the question.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-07-07

AYERS que Cure Is warranted specific for
all rnalarial diseases and hillary derangsmcnts.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-03-27

A SERIES of meetings have been con-
Quoted at both the Presbyterian and
Methodist churches this week and Len
ten services have been held every day at
the Catholic and Episcopal churches.
DIR. Bachman Of Knoxville, has been
preaching at the Presbyterian church.
DIR. West of Nashville preached at the
Methodist church the first OF the week
and the meetings are now being con-
Quoted by DIR. 8. H. Steele OF Memphis
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-03-27
Died..

At his residence in Houston county,
Robt. P. Smith, son of James and cath
eran Smith. He was born in Montgom-
cry county, April 6, 1887 and was mar
ried to Miss II. p. Shelton, Feb. y,
1860. He protested religion the same
year and joined the NJ. L. Church South
and lived an upright, CONSTANT mem
Der OF the same until his death, which
occurred March ), 1886. Bro. Smith
was an honest, upright, christian gentle
man and filled his sphere well. He
leaves one brother and two sisters, a
bereaved widow and four children, be-
sides a host of kindred. Nay they all
meet in heaven. j. G.. HINsON.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-03-27

HENRY WILSON Esq, and Miss Dovie

HENRY WILSON ESQ, and Miss DOVE
Gill, both of this city, were married
Thursday morning at o'clock at the
residence of the brides uncle, Col. C. T.
Young, on Franklin street. The cerc-
mony was performed by Rev. j. w.
Hill. The happy couple left immed-
lately after the ceremony for Florida.
via. Nashville, and viii spend their
honeymoon in the land of flowers. Mr..
Wilson is a rising young member Of the
GAINESVILLE bar and his bonny bride is a
young lsdy OF many graces OF person
and character
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-03-27
They are decided success, the razors
and knives at Geo. Hendricks.
Exactly to Your Taste.

We have just received very large
and varied lot Of samples from which
to have clothing made to order and to
measure, in first-class styles-Good fits
or no sales-We cordially invite your
early attention to this custom depart
ment OF our business, as we'll also, as to
our large stock of clothing carefully Sc
lected to suit all seasons and purposes
Goods in all our departmentsare offered
as low as any honest firm can afford to
sell them PITMAN & LEWIS.
GAINESVILLE, March 20-S6.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-03-27
A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL.
DOWN GOES PRICES!
r. s. BROADDUS'

In order to reduce my large and stock will until
Their notice offer extraordinary bargains in Dress Goods etc.
CANT Boue the latest style dress goods &c., price SIPS
extra fine Bouces at 81 25 former price $65 IS inch Bouces
81 As former $500 beautiful combination Sungs $3.50 former
price $780, embroidered French Novelty Suits $780, former
price $l75O embroidered French Novelty Suits $4,000 former
price 3000 elegant stock of black and coored Silks and Vevets
beth plain and embroidered bargain prices beautiful double
width Dress Goods at 25c former price &c., bargains
dies Short Wraps and NeWmrke the latest style Short Wraps
former price 5OO the latest style Short Wraps sl4OO former
price 5000 all of my Newmarkes poporonaey low prices
offer full Suits of Ready Clothes $500 close Jeans
Pants at $0O per pair bargains the best
and Shoes and Hats at low prices full stock Arctic Overtshoes
mems all wool Socks 25c ladies' all at 35c Call early
and secure bargains Very Respectfully,
T. g. o-A-DDJS-
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-03-27

Miss OPHrA Moody, daughter of Mr..
Gus Moo ly, was taken to the State in
me asylum at Nashville, Thursday
morning. About year ago she had a
severe spell of sickness and since that
time she has never been exactly at he
self Several weeks ago her mind be-
came SO much impaired that it was
deemed necessary to send her to the
asylum for treatment.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-03-27

SQUIRE CALDWELL bound the man
calling himself Charley Burgess, who
beat young farmer out OF $50 last
week, over to the Criminal court. In
default of bond he was remanded to
Jail. A letter from the sheriff OF
Henry county, states that Burgess was
in Paris while and went under
the name of Parks; that he protested
to be brakesman on the Illinois Cen
trail road, but was really a professional
gambler.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-03-27
Catarrh Cured.

A Clergyman, after suffering many
years from those loathsome diseases,
Catarrh and Bronchitis, after trying
every known remedy, at last found a
recipe which cured him, saved his life.
Any sufferer wishing the recipe will
be furnished free of charge by send
ing their address and a two.cent stamp
to DR.. w. II. Armstrong, IA North 18th
ST., Philadelphia, Pa. Name this pa
per- sept 19.Smo
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-03-27
FOR TRUSTEE.

~ FORGE w. WARFIELD.-We are author
NJ lied to announce GEO. W. WAKEFIELD
as n candidate for County Trustee at the en-
suing August election.
ID H. PICKERING.-We are authorized To
H. announce II. IL. PICKERING as a candi-
date for reelection 10 the office Of County
Trustee at the ensuing August election.
GALyIN HALLIBURToN.-We are author
~ ized to announce CALVIN HALLBURToN
as candidate for Trustee at the ensuing
August election.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-03-27
We are
Selling new
OVERCOATS
and
Winter Clothing
Cheaper
than ever before.
PITMAN & LEWIS.

THE Board Of Equalization, metin Il @
Court House Monday aud appointed a
committee to look into the complaints
made and arrange the inequalities
iii tax assessments. The co nmittee has
been very busy all the week and will
report to the Board Saturday.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-03-27
A CAssD,

To all who are suffering from the
errors and indiscretions OF youth. ner,
vous weakness, early decay, loss of
manhood, ETC., will send recipe that
will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE.
This great remedy was discovered by a
missionaryin South America. Send a
self-addressed envelope to the REV.
JOSEPH 1. INMAN, Station d, NeV York
City. oct 3-ly
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-03-27

A VERY attractive advertisement OF
Elder b hers Will be found elsewhere
This is one Of the leading and largest
business firms of Clarksville. They
deal extensively in hardware, agricult-
ural implements, Wagons, buggles &c.
Be certain to read the advertisement.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-03-27

ASK your physician if there is any
thing of the kinomore highly endorsed
by the profession than Nicholson's Pure
Malt Extract or Liquid Bread. 1t is
for sale by Crusman & Howard.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-03-27
EOR CHANCELLOR.

GiHAs. r.. HEADING are authorized 10 an
Y j nounce CHAs. II. HEAD as u candidate
for the Office OF chancellor for the Sth Cham
Gerry Division of Tennessee.
~ EoRGE T.. SEAY-We are authorized TO
VJannounce George E. Seay as a candidate
for reelection to the office ef Chancellor Tor
the Sth Chancery Division OF tennessee.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-03-27

KENDRIcK, PErTUs & CO., OF the Cen
trail Warehouse sold hogshPad OF to-
bacco Thursday afternoon for J. NJ.
Rice & Co., OF Crofton, Ky. for 17.25.
That is the second sale at such high
figures within two week made in this
market GAINESVILLE continues TO wear
the horns.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-03-27
EOR SHERIFF..

~ r. HEATHMAS-We are authorized to
IL. announce Il. +. HEATIIMAN ms candi-
Gate Tor sheriff, at the ensuing August cleo
ton.
GHARLEs w. SrAToS-We are authorized to
" announce CHARLES w. STATION as ~ can-
ddate for Sheriff at the ensuing August cleo
ton.
ToHN II. MATHIs-We are authorized to an
sDnounce JNo. Il. MATHIS as a candidate for
sheriff at the ensuing August election. !
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-03-27

THE fourth candidate in the field
for sheriff, is Mr.. E. F. Heathman OF
district No Is, whom we announce this
week. Mr.. Heathman is ian active, hon
est and capable and will make good
sheriff il elected. We take pleasure in
presenting him to the consideration OF
the voters.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-03-27

THE advertisement of the we'll known
Economy Paint will be found elsewhere.
1t is the best and cheapest ready mixed
paint offered on the market and is
highly priced for its durable qualities
Parties desiring the paint should app y
to George R. Wood OF this city who &
the sole agent.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-03-27

Itch and Scratches of every kind
cured in 30 minutes by W0odford's
sanitary Lotion. Use no other
this never fails. Sold by Owen &
Moore.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-03-27
FOR COUNTY COURT CLERK.

g b. NICHOLS We are authorized TO an
ba nounce $. y. NICHOLS rs candidate for
County Court Clerk at the ensuing August
election.
ID ID. MosELEY-We are authorized to an
III. nounce II. ID. Mosely ms a candidate for
reelection to the office of County Court
Clerk at the August election.