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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26
Lost Che Money by a Foul.

DENVER. Col, Jan. 25.-About 400 men left
the city this afternoon by special train to wit
Queensbury rules, for 81 000 between the
colored pugilists. Geo. Godfrey, of Boston, and
McHenry johnson, of this city. The train
stopped ID m lies from town. q ring WAS quickly
pitched an the fight began at o'clock The
Grst two rounds were very tame. In the third
Godfrey caught johnson with right bander on
the right side of the neck knocking him almost
senssless. johnson, however, recovered and
regained bis feet only 70 bs nnmsrcifully
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26
Northern Episcopal Deanery.
al IN the rndfanapo1ia Journal

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
ELKHART, Jan. 25.-The meeting of the
deanery of the Episcopal Church of Northern
Indiana, which began its session here last even
ing continued throughout toe day, and closed
this evening. The programme to-day was: Holy
communion sermon, by Rev. H. E. Jephson,
essay by Rev. j. G. WILDER. subject, "Prepara-
ton of Candidates for Combinations" Christian
Education" by Rev. G. n. Spaulding. Ladies'
meeting in the afternoon addressed by Miss Up
fold followed by Mrs. DR.. Latta, of Goshen,
with a paper.
The session closed this evening with a mis-
sionary meeting, addressed by Reverends Rose
Welt and Jephson and DIR. Kemp The attend
ance was remarkably large, and the meeting is
considered by Bishop Knickerbacker, who has
been present throughout, very harmonious
aud profitable one.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26
Singular Death of a Child.

BRowNwoon Tex, Jan. 25.-City Marshal
Butler and wife were kept up nearly all of Tues
day night by sick child. About A. NJ both
fell asleep with the baby lying between them
When they awoke the baby was gone. A search
were employed, and the only theory held is that
one of the parents drowned the child in fit of
sompambuiism Whoever did the terrible act
carried the child through the house, opened and
closed two doors, and after putting it in the
cistern. replaced the cistern cover and set the
water bucket on top of it. The parents are
frantic.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26

pounded and knocked around the ring by
Godfrey. without being able to. make any kind
of fight in ef-defense. In the fourth and
last round johnson again got the worst OF the
tight, being dazed that he was unable TO hit
Godfrey About the middle of the round the
men clinched, and the referee called to them TO
break away. Godfrey paid attention, but
continued to pound Johnson until men rushed
in and separated them. The referee declared
that the fight ended on this foul, and gave the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26
Conservation of Bishop Leonard

ST.. Louis, Jan. 2o.-The new Episcopal Bish-
op, Rev. Abel Leonard, missionary bishop of
Nevada and Utah. was conseeratsd this morning
at Christ Church. Bishop Vail, of Kansas City.
officiating as consecrator. Bishop futile. Of
Missouri, and Bishop Seymour of Springfield.
acted as presenters. Bishop Talbot of Wyom.
ing and Idaho, preached the sermon. Visiting
bishops were present from Tennessee, Illinois
North Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota and Kan,
sas. Twelve bishops officiated in the consecra-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26
Fighting for a Nomin alton.

MARQUETTE. Mich. Jan. 25.-The Republican
congressional convention for the Eleventh dis.
trict of Michigan is in session at Ishpeming Up
the selection of a candidate for the scat made
vacant by the death of Representative NJ offatt.
Thirty ballots were taken without result and at
10 o'clock the convention adjourned till to NOR
row. The last ballot stood follows: Hubbell
26; Osborn 3D. Brown. Is; Adams, 16; Sey-
mour, 5; Howell, 4; Van Duser, 6.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26
Murder and Suicide.

SOUTH NoRwALK. Conn. Jan. 25-Louis
Drucker. a constable of New Canaan attempted
TO arrest Jacob Shelter this afternoon for selling
liquor in that no-license town. Shelter broke a
pane of glass, pointed double barreled shot
gun through il. and. when Drucker fifteen
feet from the house. fred killing him instantly.
Shelter then shot himself. He will surely die
A search of his house revealed dirk. shotgun,
knife. Ratchet. hammer and the revolver with
which he shot himself The people threaten to
lynch Shelter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26
Prohibition in M,ssachu.ttt..

Boston, Jan. 25.-In the House this after
noon, the constitutional prohibition resolve
was passed to be engrossed. in concurrence with
the Senate, by vote of l60 to 20. with one pair.
being six more than the necessary two thirds.
An amendment proposing to substitute the
word alcoholic" for Intoxicating was rejected
by vote of SO to 1877 The constitutional
amendment will have to be passed by a two
thirds vote in both branches, next year. before
its submission to the people at the polls.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26
Soldiers Monument at Elkhart.

Special to the Indianapolis JournaI.
ELKHART Jan. 25.-An organization has been
formed here and incorporated under the laws of
the State, the object of which is the erection on
a plat of ground donated by the city some
time ago of suitable monument to com
memorate the memory of the soldiers
buried here. A design for the monu-
meut has been submitted and accepted
The base will be very heavy, the shaft hand
somey executed and the whole snrmounted by
a seven foot figure of soldier guard The
association already has a membership of $50,
all ex-soldiers and comprising many of our
leading citizens who take great interest in
the enterprise. The cost of the monument will
be- So 600
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26
saloon-Keeper Fatally Shot.

Special to the Indianapolis journal.
HUNTINGTON, Jan. 25.-Yesterday, at noon,
Chas Pfeifsr, former bar-keeper at the Silver
Moon saloon shot and probably fatally wounded
w. G. Morse, the proprietor OF the drinkery
The quarrel grew out OF settlement 1t ia be-
lIeved Morse cannot recover Pfeifer had been
drinking. and claims Morse was advancing upon
him with a beer bottle, when he fired the shot
Pfeiferis from Connersville, and has been here
for two years
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26
Prefer the Old Style of Angel.
Charleston News and Courier.

The God-fearine people OF the South do not
take much stock in religion of the dime museum
order Many of them do not object to attend
ing crcuses, andsrow and then q man may be
found who will go to a female minstrel show
bus they have no faith in preachers of the PEN
tecost variety, who make living by speaking
smart things and dressing all the angels of their
faith in short skirts and pink tights.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26
A Waste of OIL.

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MONTPELIER, Jan. 25.-The cap of the big oil
well was blown off last night and a powerful
flow Of oil has been continuing ever since The
ravine at the derrick is a lake of OIL and Oil
creek is carrying the fluid into the river A
watch has been set to guard against a conaagra-
ton, and efforts to stop the flow and save the
oil so far have been unsuccessful. Citizens are
wild over the big gushers antics. A low esti-
mate places the yield at 1000 barrels every
twenty -four hours
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26
Desh from an Overdose OF Morphine.

SHELBYvILLE Jan. 25.-Last night Mrs. Eliza
A. Poe, wife of William Poe. suffering from
neuralgia of the stomach, and took an overdose
of morphine, from the efacts OF which she died
at o'clock this morning. Her age was sixty
three years. and she leaves a family.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26
A Generous Offer

LOUISVILLE, Jan. est being announced
this morning that the printers who recently
struck on the Courier-Journal proposed starting
an opposition paper. W. N. Haldeman. pro-
prietor of the Courler-Journal, has authorized
the Evening Times to tender the strikers full
Associated Press dispatches six months free of
charge.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26

agent for the Indians OF the Nisqualle and
Skokomish agency in Washington Territory
Department of Justice-A. II. Longtime. OF
Mississippi to be attorney of the United States
for the Southern district of Mississippi
State Department-James 5. H. Roosevelt OF
New York to be Secretary Of the Legation of
the United States at Vienna
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26
rne Manitoba Defa,cation

WINNIPEG. Man, Jan. 25.-The defalcation
of the Norquay governments will prove much
beyond what was at first even limited at AL
ready Premier Greenway has discovered de-
fcit Of over 100000 The deficit has existed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26
Convinced at Last.
Terre Haute Express,

Terre Haute EXPRESS
indianapolis has been taking about its natural
gas for a long time but never believed the
city was to have it until read the report tn at
there had been a natural gas explosion in that
city, fortunately with no loss of life.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26
Locomotive Fireman Killed.

HUNTINGTON, Jan. 25.-Charles McCauley a
Chicago & Atlantic railway fireman in the pas
senger service whose parents reside in this city,
was killed at Kenton, o.. last night. While
the train was running at terrific speed the side
rod of the locomotive broke, the broken rod
demolshing the cab and killing McCauley The
engineer escaped injury. The remains were
brought to this city to day, for interment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26
Ended in Favor of the Operatives.

WHEELING, W. Va, Jan. 25.-The lockout at
the Central Glass works of this city was ended
to-day by the decision of the arbitrators to
whom it was referred, in favor of the operatives.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26
Contrary Woman.

Norristown Herald.
A picture the first page of Harper's Bazaar
shows that the newspaper raid on the high hat
nuisance has been effective that the newest
fashion in female headgear is only about six
inches higher than formerly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26
Heavy Loss ar Newark, O.

NEWARK. O.. Jan. 25.-Fire last night de-
stroyed o. G. Kings hat and shoe store, and did
considerable damage to Sprague's iewery store,
d. L. Jones hardware store, and Crane Broth
ers' millinery The total loss is estimated at
5000, 900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26
State Pensions for Rebel soId,ers

JACKSON, Miss, Jan. 25.--A bill passed the
House to-day providing for the pensioning of
disabled confederate soldiers who are unable to
work. and for the colored servants of the came
who are similarly situated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26
The First Symptoms

OF all Lung diseases are much the same
feverishness, loss of appetite, sore
throat, pains in the chest and back,
headache, etc. In few days you may
be well, or, on the other hand, you may
be down with Pneumonia or "galloping
Consumption" Run no risks, but begin
Immediately to take Ayers Cherry
PectOral.
Several years ago, James Orchard, of
Darien, Conn, was severely i'll. The
doctors said he was in Consumption,
and that they could do nothing for him,
but advised him, as last resort, to try
Ayers Cherry Pectoral. After taking
this medicine, two or three months, he
was pronounced well man. His health
remains good to the present day.
j. S. Bradley, Maiden, Mass, writes
"Three winters ago took severe cold,
which rapidly developed into Bronchitis
and Consumption. was SO weak that
could not sit up, was much emaciated,
and coughed necessarily. I. consulted
several doctors, but they were power
less, and all agreed that was in Con-
Sumption. At last, a friend brought me
bottle of Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
From the first dose, I found relief.
Two bottles cured me, and my health
has since been perfect"
Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
PREPARED By
Or. j. G. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists. Price 81; six bottles, g.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26

THE spooks and COLLINS that delight
To fill with terror ali the night;
That stalk abroad ia hdeous dreams
With which dyspepsia fancy teens,
Will never trouble with their ills
The man who trusts in Pierce's Pills.
DIR. Pierces Pleasant Purgative PelIets--yeg.
etable harmless, painless, sure!
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26
DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.
Indications.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 26-I AN.
For Indiana and Illinois-Colder. followed by
warmer. fair weather; fresh to brisk northwest
erly winds, diminishing in force and becoming
variable, with cold wave in Indiana.
For Ohio Colder. fair weather. preceded by
snow on the lakes brisk to high northwesterly
winds, diminishing in force. with a cold wave
For Michigan and Wisconsin-Colder fol-
lowed by warmer weather in Wisconsin and
upper Michigan; fair weather; fresh to brisk
northwesterly winds, diminishing in force and
becoming variable
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26

Local Weather Record
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. Is, 1883.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26
Maximum Thermometer, 81; minimum thermom-

blowing is a comparative statement of the condi-
of temperature and precipitation Jan. 25,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-18
Resolutions Adopted.

At the afternoon session Of the Prohi-
billion Convention yesterday the following
reso utions were adopted
WHEREAS, The accredited delegates of
the Prohibition Party of Anne Arundel
county are met in convention,
Be Il Resolred, LIST. That we as a party
prohibilionists conscientiousy believe
that the Prohibition Parry is the God APP
pointed means of freeing this country
from the whiskey curse.
2nd. That we will heartily support the
proposed tent campaign in Anne Arundel
county.
Bird That we heartily approve of the
national platform adopted by the Prohi.
bition Convention at Indianapolis, and
will give our warmest support to the par
~ candidates, Fiskc and Brooks.
4th.. That we recognize the Voice as our
national organ, and as great factor in
the campaign and will do ali we can To
increase lis circulation
9th That we furnish copy of our
proceedings to the county papers and TO
The leading dailies of Baltimore with the
privilege Of pubishins.
9th. That we earnestly request our
county chairman to arrange fOrand prose
cute vigorous campaign.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-18
ITEMS PROM HARMAN.s.



EVENING CAPITAL, what Is the matter;
Why Is IL we do not get you more regular
Il seems that the very paper We want
most We miss.
Our baby has four teeth now that vas
born with three. only about four days old.
Mr.. VIM G Durham has built on one
of the town lots bought OF r. W. Haw-
kins and still there are more 10 foliew.
c. d. Coles house Is almost completed
on the same street.
C. w. Cartin is much improved His
arm has nearly healed from the cut he
received By his chisel falling on il while
at work on G ID. Coles house.
Mr. Giltz is about again after his little
circus with horse and buggy 10 Balti-
more. which was mentioned in the Balti-
more papers and the EVENING CAPITAL as
Mr.. Giles.
Mr.. II. l.. Shipley is laying in a stock
of cans for fall packing Of tomatoes and
peaches Mr. Geo. Linthicum, his best
man, is looking after the work at Har-
mans, while Mr.. Shipley is looking after
his shipping interest at Bowley's wharf,
Baltimore, where lie is making money to
bring out to spend at Harman's. ID. w.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-18
The Naval Court Martial

The Naval Court Martial concluded
this morning the case of Naval Cadet b.
B. Bierer His counsel, Lieut.. McCrea,
read statement claiming that the evil
dence was not sufficient to convict. The
case against Naval Cadet Peter 5. Pilot
of the third class, was then taken up. He
is charged with making Naval Cadet
Fred II. Payne perform the smile drill,
and with making the same cadet make
remarks TO third classmen which he
would net otherwise make. Cadet Payne
testified that Cadet Pilot between the
dates charged in the specification had not
made him execute the smile drill. He ex-
planned the ''smile drill by saying that
the drill master holds up his hand
with one finger open and you have TO
smile, Two fingers increases the smile
and so on untilit develops into a broad
grin. Cadet Payne testified that Pilot re-
auired him to make impairment remarks
to third classman. but he did not make
him execute the smile drill
Naval cadet Edwin L. Pollock, of the
third class, testified that several members
of the fourth class had made the remark
TO him shout being sea sick. but who
they were he could not remember.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-18
MERCHANT TAILOR
No. q Francis Street.
ANNAPOLIS, MD.
JANIS REvEiL. Solicitor and Trustee I
ORDER NISI.

In the matter of In the Circuit Court
the Trust Estate for Anne Arundel
of james Smith, County Setting as a
Jane E. Smith and Court of Equity. No.
others. 117S.
ORDERED, this 10TH day of July, 1888,
" That the sale of the property mem
toned in these proceedings, to wit, the lot
of ground with the buildings and impFov-
meBts, thereon erected. fronting on NJ ain
or Church street. Annapolis, made and
reported by james Revell. Trustee, be
ratified and confirmed, unless cause to
the contrary thereof be shown on or before
the 18th day Of august merit
ProUided,a copy of this order beiuserted
in some newspaper printed in the city
of Annapolis. A. a. County, once in
each of three successive weeks, before
the 10Th day of August next
The report states the amount of sales
to be foufsthousand FIVE hundred dollars,
81. 500.
SPRIGG HARDWOOD. Clerk.
True Copy Test
2 16 SPRIGG HARDWOOD. Clerk
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-18


This company was ergAhized last fall
with capital stocks Uf $50. 00e, and its
officers and stockholders are composed
of some of our best citizens. At the last
legislature an act of incorporation was
passed, granting them power and fran
chise 10 erect plant in this city for the
purpose Of conducting the electric light
business. Since that time they have been
knocking at the door Of our City Fathers
with proposition to furnish this city
with electric light in lieu of the present
system OF lighting our streets and have
be, put of from time to time. It is all
rigut 10 move cautiously in all matters
that require an expenditure of the pub.
lie money. but we think our City Coun-
Gil has had ample time 10 set upon this
subject. They have before them the ex.
perience OF 81 ter county towns in light
ing their cities with electricity. which
would give them all the light they require
on the subject. The Annapolis Electric
Light Company is home institution and
they should not be influenced by other
companies on this score. Give the new
light chance, gentlemen, to show its
effulgence upon our city Keep pace with
the times and let us be in the Car Of FRO
gress in these enlightened times. Come
to a decision In the matter and give the
people what they want-electric lights.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-18
Spring Wall Paper.

My stock of paper for beauty. style and
price cannot be excelled. There are over
200 patterns to select from, ranging in
price from 10 To 90 cents, and style suited
to every taste. Ihave received from lead
ing Wall Paper manufacturers samples
of the finest hand made papers in rich
colorings and magnificent patterns. They
are well worth an inspection. Also, tinted
paper and Ingram Felts. Samples cheer
fully shown at any time. The designs
of Dado shades are very beautiful and
the prices have been made remarkably
low Scotch Holland and shade cloth in
all colors and widths put up without ex-
ira charge Curtain poles from to IL feet
in length. EDGAR HUTTON.
~ 0 Francis Street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-18
The Drum Poin, Railroad Case.

The mandamus case of the Drum Point
Railroad Company VS.. the County Com-
missioners of Calvert county, is set for a
hearing to-day before Judge Stone, at
Prince Frederick, the counsel in the case
having signed an agreement TO have the
case argued to day, provided il is salts
factory 10 Judge Stone The legal point
at issue is to compel the County Commits
sioners to pay over to the Company one
half the amount of subscription endorsed
by the county on their, bonds, and now
withheld.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-18
excursion 70 baltimore and Return.

The Annapolis Glee Club will give an
excursion to Baltimore over the A.. w.
& b r.. r., on THURSDAY, August Ind
A special train will leave the depot. on Vest
street, at III so a. m, stopping at Camp
Parole, Brownsville and w Waterbury. leav-
ing Camden station, Baltimore, in the
evening at 10 80 giving the excursionists
nearly Ten hours in the city. Round trip
tickets have been placed at the low price
of 80 cents fer. adults and 80 cents for
children. Every arrangement has been
made by the committee 10 make it day
of enjoyment and pleasure to all who may
patr0nize them.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-18
Locking After HIS Constituents.

Representative Compton called yester-
day at the Interior Department with Mr..
Marshall, president of the Maryland
Democratic Association, who is an APP
plicant for appointment as special exami-
iuer in the land office provided for 10 the
recent legislative appropriation bill. Mr..
Compton also called at the Posto1iice
Department and recommended one OF his
constituents for minor appointment, IN
that Department. Mr.. Compton never
forgets TO look after his constituents. He
is an interchangeable worker.