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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-05

of Massachusetts,, McShane of Nebraska, Boice
and Cochran OF New York, Ford of Michigan,
Weaver of Iowa, and several others. Whites
friends assure him that be will have a majority
Of ut least fifteen, and perhaps twenty-five, in
his favor. The fact that he had 500 majority,
and that the only man in his district. Democrat
OF Republican, who asks that he be unseated, is
Lowry man SO unpopular that he lest nearly
I've thousand votes of his party-is strong
card in Mr.. Whites favor. No vote win prob
ably be taken before Tuesday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-05
Indiana Pensions.

Washington Special.
Pensions have been granted the following named
Indanians:
Jesse Robertson, Terre Haute; Thomas Griffith
Montezuma; Moses Henry, Marietta; Jeremiah
Walker. Greensburg; Jonathan Hines, Pixies Peak;
Allen Riley, Thorntown; William Whetse Dunkrk
George Thornnyer Acton; David Tibbot, Irvington
George Williams. Poseyvi1le: Elias Shaw. Perrysville
Marion Winnaham, New Harmony; Stephen
Kratzer, Tell City Jacob Forthhofer, Madi-
son; Joel Conn, Owen; William Wynn
koop, Horace; Bascom McClain, Avon; John
Mount. Thorntown; John Deford. Indianapolis; VIM.
Zufall, Stockwel Sanford Naggert. Russiaville An
drew Modren, Spencer, Andreas Schmidt Coal City
VIM. Evans Evansville; James Cooper, Cory; Enos
Blickenstaff, Frankfort; VIM. Mackburn Mount Yer
nom Eli Stout. Sugar Creek; Richard Hopkins, Au-
Judson; Frank Ringler Shore; VIM. Ashbaugh
Bloomfield Alexander Austin Hatch's Mills; Daniel
of Prettyman Burton, Nineveh; Louis Kriel Indian.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-05
Obituary.

CINCINNATI. Feb. 4.-Horatio Lucius Coffin, father
of the Miss Coffin whose eccentricties have recently
been given publicity, died here yesterday of pneu-
mona.
Harry Lewis, nephew of Robert E. J. Miles,
and for many years treasurer of the Grand Opera
house. died last night of consumption.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 4.-Otto P. Clark. exComms-
sioner of Pensions. who stricken with paralys sis
Tuesday evening, died this morning. Major
Clarke succeeded Commissioner Dudley, and sue
ceeded by General Black. He entered the army from
Rhode Island and thence to the Pension Office,
where he was promoted ntl he made chief.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-05
Triple Murder and Suicide.

MACON. Ga, Feb. Am Baker county . young
man went to the house of Amos Grant colored
farmer. Finding all quiet and the house closed, he
looked around for the cause and found the body of
Grant hanging from rope thrown over projecting
ioist the of the house. Inside he found Mrs.
Grants BODY in bed her head crushed into jelly
if by . club. On the floor the body of the wifes
sister. Further the body OF Grants fifteen
year old son. The theory is that Grant hard
taskmaster his wife about to leave him. and that
Grant frenzied bv the thought of her departure took
club and brained them all while they slept and then
comnnitted suieide
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-05

properties in the case of cuts are not as gem
eraI thing understood First wash the wound
well with CASTLE some other pure soap, and
bind up with soft CREASED with the suet.
For chapped lips and hands it should be applied
at night after being melted Rub il in well
before a hot fra Cold sores. which arc so very
annoying the lips, are very cured by
this simple remedy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-05
General Notes.
Necisi to the IndiAnapoirs JournsR


WASHINGTON. Feb Al. b. Mart.z Of Indiana,
has resigned az special agent of the General Land
Office.
NJ A. Mess of Indiana, has been promoted from q
81 200 to 81 400 position.
G. b. Fleming has been transferred from special ex-
aminer to clerk at 81 400 in the Pension Office and
Miss Lucy s. Williams, of Indiana. has been pro.
NOTED from $500 to 81 600.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-05
Steamship News.

QUEENSTOWN Feb. ARRIVED: Servia, from New
York.
NEW YORK, Feb. ARRIVED: Republic, from
Liverpool
HAvRr. Feb. ARRIVED: La Bourgoine. from
New York.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-05

Forty new refrigerator cars. built at the De-
troit car works passed over the Lake Shor
road on Tuesday in train, which is said to
have been the bandsomest freight train eve:
seen on American roads They are painted
white. with red, white and blue trimmings
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-05

A lady writes to Weeks Monthly that after
placing several of the insects known as Grand
daddy long legs" and as many lady bugs on her
crysanth emums. the "thrips which were de
stroyiug the plant disappeared
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-05

A sewing apron, in whose pockets repose
needle, thimble small scissors and reels OF
black silk and cotton, with one of white cotton
as we'll, if kent handy for emergencies. will save
the housemother many step and considerable
strain upon her amiability.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-05
Money! for ,he Postoa7c..

WASHINGTON Feb. 4.-The Secretary ofthe Treas
ury submitted for incorporation in tho urgent
fciency appropriation bill deficiency estimates of
800. 900 for clerk hire in postofces and $25 900
for rent fuel and light for postofices.
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Postal Clerks 10 BE Armed

WAsKINGToN. Feb. 4--The postofice department
has decided to arm, at the of the postofce
department all postal clerks of the Missouri and
Mississippi rivers This action is taken because of
frequent holding of mail trains by robbers in
that section.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-05
Bow Shot by a Cornpanfon.

LOUISVILLE, Feb AT Nicholasville, KY, Clay
Sanders, boy fourteen years old. to-day shot Willie
game of marbles. The bullet entered through Hen
drenss shoulder and lodged in his spine. He may
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-05

Verv few housekeepers seem to know the
value in cnring chapped hands. abrasions and
wounds of little mutton suet. Get some from
your butcher. fry it out yourself, run 1t into
small cakes and put away for use. Its healing
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-05


WANTED - YOUNG MAN AS STENOGRA-
w pher typewriter and corresponding clerk; one
that do general Office work Address SOUTH
MERIDIAN, care this office.
WTANTED-AN HONEST, STEADY MAN, LJv-
w ing in State. outside Indianapolis, to act FOR
responsible firm. Salary $40. References given and
exacted: MANUFACTURERS SUPT.. Lock-box
1885. New York.
The Press., 1888-03-08

Hartford Courant The foolhardy prac tice of taking 8 smoke after retiring, came very near bringing about fatal consequences on Windsor Avenue Sunday night.
 MT. William E. Deming-Wifl Dening, be is called for short-resides about quar. ter of mile over the city line in Windsor, and employs number of men. Two of these, John Donahue and one Burke, oc- cupy one of the upper chambers in Mr. Deming's house. When Donahue went to the room, about 9:30 that night, Burke had preceded him and was in bed, putting away at an old prpa. Donahue retired, but had intended to keep awake long enough to remove the pipe from Burke's mouth after he had dropped asleep. Soon after ren o'clock Mrs. Deming's mother, who occupies a room on the same h0or, thought she smelled smoke, and she got up to in- vestigate. She had barely opened her door when Donahue burst out of hia room and alarmed the house with cry of fire. A dense smoke followed him out of the room. but when he had alarmed the house he pluckily returned to the room and en- ,leavored to down the fire. Mr. and Mira. Deming both essayed to get into the room but the smoke drove them back, and Mira. Deming ran into the street and aroused the ueighbors, Messrs. R 'od and French. They soon had ladders at the oh amber windows and went to the assistance of Donahue, who had worked with will, using quilts, com fortables and so on to stifie the fire, which he had got we'll under control Some of the articles were removed from the room to make sure that no fire remained about | them.
 1t seems that in the midst of his good in- teutions Donahue, who is 8 young fellow, had dropped asleep, and he was awakened by sense of suffocation to find the bed in fl 'mes and the room brim full of smoke. He rushed and unlocked the door and gave the alarm, all the while feeling as though the next moment he must drop from suffo- cation. And only for his presence of mind and pluck, the house must have been de- l strOyed, and with it not unlikely the cause of the fre-Burke.
 What was Burke doing all this while ! If there can be funny side to so miracu- lous an adventure, it attaches to Burke. While the neighbors and Donahue and the Demings were hustling about, shouting and tumbling things hither and yon, Burke lay on the smouldering bed entirely un- conscious of the racket he had made, and in the morning declared stoutly that he knew nothing of the affair. The bedding had been pretty thoroughly burned, and his clothes, shoes and stockings, that he had taken of before retiring were entirely consumed, and hole about foot square had been burned in the floor. ,x c%%s,.'
 It was lucky escape for the whole fam fly and ought to be a lesson for Bnrke that he will not soon forget. ~
The Press., 1888-03-08
ROCKVRLLEs

M. D. Harris has sold out his clothing business to W. B. Foster and F. M Brigham, the former being the present postmaster, whom Mir. Harris bought out.
 -E. B. Durfee, teller at the 1st Nation al Bank, started Tuesday for Florida, his health demanding vacations He expects to be away two months, and Howard Turner will temporarily fill, his plsce in the bank.
 The Salvation Army announce special services for Saturday and Sunday, to be conducted by Ballington Booth, marshal in command of the U. s. section s. A, and son of William Booth, founder of the army. The program is !: Saturday, Salvation Tenn pie, 43O p. m., great banquet; 8 p. m. reception meeting; admission to banquet and recebtion, 25c /; reception only, 10c. Sunday, Opera House, 10 30 a. m., O, Br Joyful 8p. m.. Salvation meeting ad- mission, 8 and 8 p. m., 10d eac meeting.
The Press., 1888-03-08
ASHFORD.
wRsTFoRD.
rcoRRrsroNDnnos.

Henry Bicknell, who lives in the soutE part of the town, aud who was burnt on this winter by the fire at Ashford of the Widow Richmond buildings, had the mis fortune to break his leg Monday while drawing logs. ...
 Elmer Nelson, who lives just over the Willington line, died Tuesday. He had been sick about three weeks with lung fever and other diseases, which carried him off in spite os the best medical aid.
 E. F. Burrill, of this place, who has been ailiug for about six months, died last week Thursday, and was buried Saturday. Mir. Burrill has been one of our leading men, having held a number of town of. fees, such as selectman, assessors, board of relief, Sc.
 A. D. Kinney, who has been in the employ of Dean, Foster & O., of Boston for the last four years, is stopping at his home in this place at present, on account of poor health,
The Press., 1888-03-08
ELLINGTON.
Square Pond Correspondence,


 The ''csp-sheaf" party of the season in this vicinity, numerically speaking, (about 30 being present. was enjoyed ns a leap-year fessivity on the beautiful even. ing of the 29th of February. This large gathering of neighbors and friends was held at the house of E. D. Dimock, Esq, in West Stafford. It was pleasure to be there.
 Miss Lottie Wiers closed her school on RaF Gap last Thursday, and MT. M, E. Dimoek closes bis at the Pond next Friday.
The Press., 1888-03-08
COvENTmY.-

SOUTH COVENTRY.
 A. s. PARKER. Local Editor and Business Manager of Coventry Local Register.
 See notice of Collector Brown.
 School in district 5, Flanders, closes next week.
 A very graceful tribute to the wife oi President Cleveland, presumably from the pen of Hon. Chauncey B. Ripley, is in ssThe Constitutionalist," Feb. 24, paper published in Plainfeld, N. J.
 Rev. Mir. Norris, who supplies the pull pit of the M. E. church at Gurleyville, preached at the M E.'church Sunday in exchange with Rev. John Pearse.
 We wondered who had notified the prosecuting agent of sales of cider ln this town when we read his card In last week 'S Register, and last Sunday if he had visited this district he would have had visual evi- dence that Coventry cider is stronger than those who imbide it.
 A peculiar sickness is prevailing to some extent in the lower village. MT. Henry Armstrong is one of the latest at- feCted.
 There was an interesting missionary concert in the Congregational church last Sunday evening. Reports were given by nine young ladies. At the close of the meeting collection was taken for the fam inc sufferers in central and eastern Turkey, with generous response.
 At the free-will offering service of Feb. 26th very large collection was taken. It was $15 50, of which about one dollar was given by the Loyal Legion, and about one- half of the whole by the members of the W. 0. T. U. of this place, now numbering sixteen members.
The Press., 1888-03-08
HOME NEWS.
Local N0ftcan.

(M1tter nader thls head eight cents per hne.l
 -Kale received every week at Johnson's.
 Call at A. w. Walkers and examine thos. 4-button Kid Gloves at 30 cts. per pair.
 Mems First Quality Weonsocket Rubber Boot 2.50, from this to April 1st, at Hanley's
 Having taken the local agency for the White Star and Inman line of ocean steamers will be pleased to give prices of first or sec ond cabin or steerage passage to or from all foreign ports. W. E. Hanley-
 Goods sold at the lowest possible prices st Johnson's. ..r
 "a lbs of good Black Tea for $1. .oO at John. son's.
 Self Raising Buckwheat in ID. packages for 26 cents at Johnson's.
 CARD.-We wish to express to all our friends and neighbors our deepest thanks for their unfailing kindness and sympathy during the recent bereavements of sickness and death, with which we have been afflicted We can only thank you. May God reward youl
 MRS E. D. SPELLA6AN AND FAMILY. Stafford, Conn, March Tth, 1sss.
 Call at A. W. Walkers and examine the largest stock of Ladies' Cotton underwear that was ever shown in town. Bought direct ei manufacturers and to be sold at very low prices.
 Mems Woonsocket Pure Gum Boots S3, at Hanley's.
 Maple Syrup in quart bottles at John sons. ... .--.
 In these days when there is SO much fault to find with almost every article of commerce on account of adulteration, it is pleasant to chronicle tha purity and acknowledged fra grance of ONE article at lea~t, with which no fault can be found, namely Mir. W. G. Ellis Perfect Tea.
 Tickets to all points west for sa'e at the office of the N. N L. R. R., Stafford Springs. J. v. Squier, agent.
 Plain age, Edan, Eng. Dairy and Neu- chatel Cheese at Fl is.
 A few bushels extra good Hickory Nuts at Ellis
 Ellington Creamery Butter at Ellis.
 The best Police Shoe made, $3.25 at Han- ley's. -Wen's Buff Button Bal. and Cong. $1. .75, regular $2 goods, at Hanley's.
 Pop Corn, which we warrant to pop, at Ellis.
 Indian River Florida Oranges, the best Oranges in market, at Ellis.
 The celebrated Deerfoot Farm Pork, Lard, Sausage, Hams and Bacon at Ellis. Oriental 0 .ndensed Coffee, Pure Liquid Coffee Full rich flavor, delicious aroma md healthful stimulating properties of finest fresh roasted berry. One spoonful makes a cupful of perfect coffee in one moment. For sale at the Oriental Tea Store. If Regular meetings of Winter Post, G. A. R., on the 1st and Sd Monday evenings of each month.
 Legal Blanks at The Press office.
The Press., 1888-03-08
JUN 9ONs

The presiding elder will be here on the 18th, when he will be pleased to meet the official board of the church. E -M. c. Marcy and N. Wallace will each put their steam mills at work this week if possible, one on P. M. Horton's lot and the other on R. Backs lnt.
The Press., 1888-03-08
EASTFORD.

School in district No. 2, Eastford, A. Olin Griggs, teacher, closed Feb. 24th. The following pupils were neither absent "r tardy :' David B. Ohlsm, John M Chism, Edward H. Chism, George O. Baker, Nm. uie B. Reynolds.
The Press., 1888-03-08

Thousands are poisoned and made i'll every year by eating adulterated food. Lard made by Sperry & Barnes contains no cotton-seed oil, tallow, barytes or other deleterious min erals. Their Ham, shoulders, bacon, etc., are unexcelled. ~ 6
The Press., 1888-03-08

Take Ayers Sarsaparilla, in the spring of the year, to purify the blood, invigorate the system, excite the liver to action, and restore healthy tone and vigor to the whole physical mechanism. Remember that quality, not quantity, constitutes the value of medicine,
The Press., 1888-03-08

The long time established book bindery at Springfield, heretofore conducted by the ate H. L. Beldin, one of the best known in New England, with an enviable reputation for doing excellent work, passed into the hands of Messrs. Clark W. Bryan k Co.,, on the first of March, and will in future be conducted by them under the name of The Springfield Bindery
The Press., 1888-03-08

Rev. J. w. Searll has resigned the pastorate of the Baptist church in Andover
The Press., 1888-03-08
MANSFR ELNo

Tax payers will be interated in th collectors notices published thi6 week.
The Press., 1888-03-08
WRA.Lg NSa'GONo

(COrrespondencs.)
 The old club orchestra of Wesleyan academy st Wilbraham gives concert at South Wilmington Friday evening.
 Rev. Julius B. Robinson, formerly of this town, is now pastor of the church m in Leominster. Mass.
 David Pearl is in feeble health this winter. He is now living at Geo. Will Iiams', the old John Fuller place. John Morse and his wife, formerly Mrs. Frances Barrows, are now living in Pawtucket, R. l. ..
 James Rsley of Stafford has been ap- pointed conservator over Mrs. Mary Lamb Adams This step was not taken because Mrs. Lamb was squandering her property, but because she was not allowed by rela- ives, it is alleged, to have money enonqh for proper maintenance and comfort. She has been in quite feeble health of late.
 One of the greatest benefactors to this nation in this age is John B. Alden, pub fisher, 393 PearLst., New York. He is- sues the very best kind of reading in books, varying in price from 2 cents up- wards. For instance, he will send you 8 book for ten cents that the book trade mo- nopoly would charge $l 50 for. Send him postal card, and he will mail you Lit erary Revolution cata ogue (84 pages) free.
 Mrs. Charles Davis and her children are visiting at her fathers in Three Riv- CTS, Mass.
 Elliot Sparrow is quite ill from cold contracted in handling ice at South Will lingtop.
 At the annual meeting of the ladies' benevolent society of the Baptist church, held last "Wednesday the following officers were elected: President, Mrs. O. T. Preston; vice do, Mrs. Terry secretary and treasurer, Mrs. M. L. Dimock as- sistant do, Mrs. John B. Carpenter.
 Mrs. Annie A. Preston is attending today the Woman's Home Mission meet ing at New London ss presiding officer, being the new Connecticut vice president of the New England society.
The Press., 1888-03-08

An auction e8l0 or 18fm ana personal property is advertised for Saturday of next week, at 10 a. rn,, the farm being the Loomis place, east of Holland Street, now owned by Jarrab Gibson. The advertise ment Gin another column) gives list of personal property.
 (FRoM "RETsEL.'C .e
 MT. Obed P. Waldo died at the Hart. ford hospital last Frid y about 10 p. m. He had been as we'll as usual to all appear ances through the day, aud passed away without a struggle. (See notice on page 1st.) The funeral services were held at the Congregational church, Holland bur- ial at the east cemetery Monday.
 At th@ Bose of the winter term of school in Dist. Mo- the scholars present ed Miss Sperry a very handsome plush autograph album as token of their ap- preciation of her, endeavors to instruct them and affection. V Miss Belle Champlin is the teaeher employed for the spring term, which commences the 18th inst.
 Mir. Jarrab Gibson celebrates St. Pat rick's day with an auction of his farm and personal property. A good place for some one to+make home and find plenty to do.
 Rev. J. H. Sherman, being unable to preach, owing to loss of voice, has rented John M. Steele's farm, 80 report says. l. Holland Grange had large turnout Tuesday evening, and entertained many guests from neighboring granges.
 SOM EER~.
 The articles of association of the Son. CTS Creamery Company are published in advertising column.
 (ooRREsPoNDENCE.)
 Mir. and Mrs. H. R. Kibbe left on the 5th for New York, and on the 12'h, accom-. panied by MT. and Mrs. Julius Converse of Stafford Springs, will leave for Florida.
 Mrs. Kate Woods started for New York last week.
 : Mrs. 0. M. Needham returned from Niantlc on Tuesday, the 9th. ,-. .-
 On Thursday last hand bills were dis tributed advertising several fine dramas, and there was large attendance, but satis- faction was not given by long shot. On Saturday evening Sulivan's dramatic troupe played in the Town Hall the drama ''Black Diamond" It was neatly played but slim ly attended, as the people were afraid 1t was another sham. The few who were there got their moneys worth, and spread the qualities of the show, and on Monday night Uncle Toms Cabin'' was largely ai- tended. On next Monday evening, the 18th, the same troupe will pay ''Asa Whit. c'mb," which they clam is their best drama.
 The Ladies Aid Society met with Mrs. N. A. Patten on Wednesday afternoon to arrange for the entertainment of the Peak sisters.
 There will be wives and mothers prayer meeting at the parsonage on Salur- day afternoon.
The Press., 1888-03-08

l 1O5, ,1oU, SnOW1ng gam TOT the present year of 1,628. In 1876 New Haven had 12, ,955 school children between the ages of and 16 years, Hartford g, ,59S, and Bridge port {, ,590. To-day New Haven has 18, PAT, Bridgeport 9,608, and Hartford g, ,606 The figures are significant, as showing Bridgeport's rapid growth. The regular state appropriation is $1.50 per scholar. The amount given by the school fund in any one year depends upon the income re- celved during that year. The amount this year IS the same as for 1887, so that 70 cents will be appropriated to each schol- ar, thus making the total $2. 25.
 The report of the State Board of Educa- tion says |: There are about 300 female teachers in the state whose salaries are $50 month or less, and of these, 500 recelve $25 or less. This sum is received for six to nine months service, in most most cases for not more than eight months. In fine, 300 teachers recrive less than $240 per year, and out of this all expenses must be paid. It will be profitable for those who accept poor teachers, and regard poor schools as necessity, to consider the effect of such meager salaries. There is no en- couragement for preparation nor for con- tinuance in the business. There is no chance for decent living, nor any stimu- Jus except that of duty to thoroughness or improvement.
 Springfield Republican Judge Barrett of New York has been sustained by the general term of the supreme court in his decision against the Knights of Labor who dogged the obnoxious foreman of shoe factory from place to place, in the endeavor to keep him from earning his daily bread. It was COnspiracv Dunishahla wirh imDriA. onment. This is one of~the cases left over from the days when so general an attempt was made to plant on American soil the scoundrelly boycott.
 A Montana paper recently contained this remarkable notice "Mr. Charles Johnson and Miss Fanny West were mar ried by Rev. s. Hills on Wednesday. So far no trouble has resulted, and those best informed as to the situation say there will be none." The next day the editor apolo- gizd and explained that part of an item re- garding an incipient strike had got into the wrong place.