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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-05-10
The Day i'm the House.

wAsHrNGroN. May 9.--Mr. Butterworth, Of
Ohio. called up the bill authorizing the execu-
tive departments Of the government
to participate ir the centennial EXPOSE
ton of the Ohio Valley and the Central States,
to be held in Cincinnati from June to October,
1883.
Mr. Grosvenor. of Ohio. offered an amend
mens. which was adopted, providing that such
exhibits as relate to the settlement of Marietta
and the territory northwest Of the Ohio river
may be placed on exhibition In Marietta for
three daya The bill was passed. 1t appropri-
ates $50. 900.
Mr. Cogswell, OF Massachusetts, said that Mr..
WOODBURY. in his speech on Saturday. had
stated that William Endcott, jr., of Boston, q
Cabinet officer of the Republic its Secretary Of
War.was admitted Ito the Golden Club In 1871
he Mr. Coeswelll knew Mr.. Endicott, ir, of
Boston. we'll He was not Cabinet officer of
this republic: he was not Secretary of War.
de was q gentleman of prominence; was mem
writer on economic questions Possibly he was
q member of the Golden Club. VIM c. Endi-
cott-but Mr.. Cogswell was not permitted to
proceed further, being interrupted by demands
for the regular order
Mr.. Phelan, OF Tennessee, presented confer
ence report. which was adopted. granting to
the city of Grand Forks. Oak authority to build
two free bridges across she Red river.
The House then went into committee ct the
whos-Mr. Springer, Of Illinois. in the chair
on the tariff biz
Mr.. Morrow, OF California, concluded his
speech in opposition 10 the bill. addressing him
self more especially TO the free-lnmber clause of
the measure He stated that the labor engaged
coast WAS exclusively we'll paid American labor
The placing OF iumber on the free list would
ruin this manufacture by bringing IL into com
petition with the manpfAeturs Of British Colum-
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THE FIPTIETH CONGRESS.
The Senate Finally Passes the Railroad
Land-Grant Forfeiture Bill.

The Senate Finally Passes the Railroad
Land-Grant Forfeiture Bill.
WASHINGTON, May 9.-Among the bills re-
ported from committees and placed on the cal
endar were the following: Senate bill for the ao-
pointmsnt Of q commission to select site for q
naval station on the Pacific coast; Senate bill to
transfer the survey OF the coasts to the Navy
Department
Mr. Sherman. from the committee on foreign
relations, reported back adversely tho resolution
offered by Mr.. Riddlsberger for consideration of
the fisheries treaty In open session, and also ad-
versely the resolution offsred by Mr.. Hoar for
report Of the debates and proceedings on the
fisheries treaty, to be subject to the order Of the
Senate a. to its publication. The resolutions
were placed the calendar, and. at the eug-
eestion of Mr.. Hosr, notice was given by Mr..
Sherman that the resolution would be taken up
for action tomorrow.
Mr.. Blair asked Mr.. Sherman il the resolu-
tions were to be discussed in open in execu-
tive session
Mr., Sherman said that that was matter for
the Senate itself TO determine.
The Senate then resumed consideration Of the
railroad land forfeiture BILL the question being
on the northumberland yesterday by Mr.. Hoar
in reference to the lands granted the Portage
Lake ship-caual
Mr.. George moved to insert the words, "and
all such presumption and homestead claims are
hereby confirmed" which was agreed to-
After discussion. Mr.. Hoars amendments was
agreed to-yeas q. nays a.
Mr. Wilson. of Iowa. moved 70 amend the
second section by providing that it should not
apply TO any lands IN Iowa on which any person
in good faith has made or has asserted the right
TO make presumption or homestead settlement.
The amendment was agreed TO.
The bill was then passed without division.
The animal-industry bill wont over until to-
morrow.
Mr.. Reagan was appointed a visitor to West
Point, vice Mr.. Jones. of Arkansas excused.
The Senate then resumed consideration of the
international copyright BILL After debate. the
bill was passed-yeas 80. nays TO-
The act is to go into effect on July !. 1883
On motion of Mr.. Spooner, the House bill for
the establishment of lifesaving station at the
harbor OF Kewaunee. Wis, was passed, with
amendments inserting other points.
Mr. Call moved to reconsider the vote passing
the land-forfeiture bill, that he might offer
an Amendments referring to lands in Florida.
After argument. and without action. the Senate
adjourned, leaving the landforfeiture bill to
come up again to- morrow on the motion to re-
consider.
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What tn. strike Cost the Burlington.

CHICAGO. May 9.-The Chicago. Burlington &
Quincy's statement of earnings and expenses
for March, and for the quarter year ending
March 81, was issued to-day. March was the
frst full month during which the strike of the
engineers and firsmen was in progress. The
gross earnings for the month were $l,2ll, 1S8.
decrease of 81, 74l, 493 compared with
she corresponding period of 1887 The expenses
were 81. 357, 603 reduction of s21,5l3, while in
net earnings deficit of s146. AIS is shown. indi
eating sdecreass of Sl.7l9. 979. compared with
last year. For the quarter. the eross earnings
were 81, 569, 900. decrease of s., 2l6, 300: ex-
penses, 90, s48, $40, an increase of $4l9.422 net
earnings, S720, ALB, q decrease Of g. 635, 722
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bia, where the labor performed by China.
men. He also declared that the rAisin
industry of California would be destroyed
II the duty raisins was reduced,
per pound Passing to . consideration OF
tue borsx interests, ne referred to the rapid
growth OF the industry since tariff had been
placed on borax in 1883 The domestic product
had increased from $500, 900 pounds in 1883, to
500. 600 pounds in 1887. while the price, owing
to home competition. had declined from % cents
pound to OF cents -sr pound. The pending
bill proposes to place borax the free list. and
the effect of this proposition was that the great
hrm OF VIM l. Coleman & Co. had been COM
PEELED to suspend.
Mr. Hooker. of Mississippi spoke in favor Of
the bill
Mr.. Houk, Of Tennessee, opposed it, and
said that IT enacted into Law il would put out
destroy every coal interest in Tennessee.
Mr. Wise, OF Virginia, favored the bill
Mr. Kennedy, of Ohio, denounced the Demo
cratic party as q free-trade party, but qualified
that denunciation by declaring that there was
scarcely Democrat on the other side who was
an avowed free trader. though he might be, who
was not selfish protectionst They all wanted
their local interests protected. He earnestly
opposed the free-wool feature Of the Mills bill.
Free trade. he said was . relic of slavery. and
he saw the Democrats in the House bowling
at the beck and nod of the slave-drivsrs to-day
IS they had bowed quarter of century ago.
Referring to a remark by Mr.. Breckenridge of
Kentucky. some time ago. to the effect that the
country was paying Al per cent. interest on IT'S
bonds for the privilege of having had John
Sherman Secretary of the Treasury under Pres
ident Hayes. he thanked God that
John Sherman had been Secretary OF
the Treasury. When the gentleman from
Kentucky was wearing the confederate gray aud
attempting to tear down and destroy the Union.
John Sherman ard other loyal men were at
tempting to preserve it. and by the grace of God
and Abraham Lincoln and the loyal soldiers OF
the country they did preserve it He com
mented upon the small number of votes which
were required to elect member to Congress
from the Southern States, and declared he
would never. by bis vote. retain in his seat a
man who came here elected by minority which
had driven a majority away from the polls, or
prohibited il by violence outrage from ex
pressing its convictions at the ballot-box.
Mr.. Boutelle, Of Maine. quoted several au-
thorities in support OF the declaration, made by
him on Saturday. that Garfield had repudiated a
membership in the Golden Club
Mr.. Bynum, OF Indiana. cited authorities to
show that Garfield had been elected member
of the Golden Club and had accepted the Nom
bership.
The committee then rose and the House Ad-
journed.
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Inaugurate a Reform.

The eight roads which do an east-bound bust
ness oct of Peoria. the Ohio. Indiana & West
srn and the Lake Erie & Western being OF the
number, as their meeting on Tuesday unani-
n,ously passed the following resolution:
Resolved That we. as representatives, of Peoria
lines competing for business to Middle and Western
States points, trunk-ne termini. and points east
thereof do jointly and rally agree for ourselves
and for agents. and pdye ourselves to absolute
maintenance Of tariff rates en- Peoria proper business
grain to considered from Peoria proper after it has
been in elevators forty hours. We further
agree that we will not sanction, participate in any
manner Whatever in any irreguiarity 10 rates or
divisions thereof on connectingline traffic. In view
of the fact that pledge ourselves TO support
silly the material interests and welfare of the
city of Peoria ask the friendly assistance Of the
Psoria Board of Trade, which has been kindly
offered to the cad that they nay help IN irspec-
ton and detection of any improper methods wrich
might the withdrawal of tho favorable divisions
now in vogue via Peoria.
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AssaiIing ,he Locomotive Brotherhood.

ASSUMING mo IsocOmOtise brotuerHoou'
TORONTO, May AT meeting of the grand
division Of the order of Railway Conductors,
held here, Grand Chief Wheaton. in his report.
referred at length to the Brotherhood of Loco
motive Engineers and said that the remedy of
this organization was strike. In the present
year the country had been treated to exhi-
bition in this direction which was a disgrace to
its annela Grand Secretary and Treasurer
Dinckler, in his report said with reference to
the Chicago. Burlington 81 Quincy strike: The
industries Of large portion Of the United
States have been paralyzed by the efforts Of one
procure for itself still further benefits, regard
less Of injuries others, and particularly to
other classes Of railway employees
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AFFAIRS OF THE RAILWAYS.



CHICAGO, May s.-Tbe Peoria committed on
eass-bound frsisht. az it's meeting In this city
to-day. considered the question Of irregu.srity
In rates. some of the roads having been accused
Of cutting rates on grain. The outcome of the
discussion was the adoption of resolution
whereby the representatives Of the lines COM
pstins for business TO Middle and Western
States POINTS. trunk-liDe tsrmini. and points
east thereof. agreed 20 maintain tariff rates on
Peoria proper business-grain 10 De
considered proper from Peoria after it has been
In elevator over forty eight hours The lines
further agreed that they would not sanction or
participate in any irregularity to rates or d.
visions thereof on connecting-line trafhc In
view OF the fact that the roads pledged them
selves to support the material interests OF Pc
oris. the Board OF Trade of that city was asked
10 assist in inspection and In the dissection OF
any improper methods which might cause the
withdrawal of the favorable divisions now 10
yo0ue via Peoria
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A STROLOGER-MRS.D DR.. ELLIS, SCIENTIFIC
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1HENDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL
DAILY, SUNDAY AND WEEKLY.
The Most Complete Newspaper in
all Departments in the
State of Indiana.

No Newspaper In the West IL more widely or more
By the display of enterprise and strict attention to the
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1t is the only newspaper in the State owning and pub
fishing all the furnished by the two great press
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APoLIs JOURNAL perfect and complete n newspaper,
deficient in no department particular. The paper
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The approach OF the great campaign of 1888 rem.
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Great political battles be fought in the State
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

DR. J. A. COMPTON, OFFICE 40 EAST OHIO
~ St; residence. Office; telephone. 125.
+ LAIRVOYANT AND MAGNETIC HEALER
~ MRS. LAvINIA DOUGLASS. Room Is, Grand
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Tho Panhanle-Monon Passenger war.

CHICAGO. May 9-The Panhandle, which re-
Gently inaueursted . rate war on passenger
business against tie Louisville, New Albany &
Chicago, made another cut in the rates to-day.
Their rates were already down to So between
Chicago & Louisville and Chicago and Cincin-
natl The Monon had met this rate on round
trip tickets. but not on sinele-trip fares. To
day the Panhandle put into effect a round-trip
rate Of s1l. so between the points named. which
In ar additional cut of so cents. The reduction
does not apply TO singe-trip fares. TIE Monon
peopls have met the cut
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n SONIC~PENTALPHA LODGE, NO. 564 r.
WI and A. Masons. Special meeting in Masonic
Temple this Thursday evening, at 8 o'clock for
work in the first degree. Visitors will receive fra
ternal welcome J. w. STAUB, W. NJ.
WILLIAM H. SMYTHE Secretary.
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The Chicago & Alton road has set an example
which it Is believed that others of the important
trunk lines viii follow in the near future. Last
Sabbath. for the frat time in many years. the
Offices along the line of the road were closed at
midnight Saturday night. and all freight trains
were laid of until midnight Sunday. From 10
A. II. Sunday until midnight there were no pas
senger trains on the road. Heretofore. as on
many Indianapolis roads. Sunday has been
taken - day to clean up freiehts all along the
ilne The management proposes TO give this
experiment. fair test, and believe that at the
end Of twelve months the road will not be the
loser thereby. The Bes-line and the c., l., St
l. a. G. are making earnest move in this
same direction, and it 10 appreciated BY the en-
ployes.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-12-23
One of the Lions
JOHN D. woman,
Secretary.

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A MERRY CHRISTMAS

Merry Christmas truly make it for everybody
in your household you will visit store at your earliest
opportunity and learn how little money required this
to purchase token of love friendship for all who
be and dear to nd whom you wish in particular to
remember upon this occasion.
Shall begin to tell you what have to offer to you?
To enumerae the many useful and pretty things would
quire space than the newspapers could grant u.s.
From among the thousand and different things
will mention Smoking Sets, Toilet Sets, Perumery Sets,
Fancy Stationery Shaving Cases. Travelling Sets for Ladies
Gentlemen Mirrors Picture Frames Match Safes, Ink
Stands Jewel Cases, Silk Umbrellas, Dolls Picture Games,
Picture Blocks Drawing States Building Blocks Magic Ian
terms Tool Chests Statuary Work Baskets etc. etc. etc.
We beg to call particular attention to line of Silk and
Linen Handkerches imported especially for holiday trade
line of Chdrens Wraps Wooden Goods Toboggans, Gloves
and many other articles in the line of Wearing Apparel
bning thus the useful with the ornamental will attract your
attention.
Fer making your purchases do not fail to call upon
knowing that we you from Is to 25 per cent
This is the very time of the year when the dollar
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past three months studied how to reach that aim and simply
ask for opportunity to verify what we here say.
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CoRNED Beef, Dried Beef. Venison
and Mutton at F. j. Mays, "a E. First
S1nt+>
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1888-12-21
Chasing Reynard.

A party of Young ladies and gentlemen
INDUCED in an exciting and enjoyable fox
chase on Saturday last near this Town. The
party Consisted OF Miss Grace Clagett, Miss
Mille Male, Miss I florence Tlummer and
Miss Maize Bowling, escorted by Messrs.. Dom
mick Bowling, Frank Hill, Gee. riummer,
Edward ). Owings, NJ. Plummer. Jr., and
Messrs Geo. Macias and Philip McEhone,
Of W ash:nston. They star ted from the NOS
p.table home of Mrs. Mitte Bowling and af-
ter chasing a cunning fox for several hours,
returned, exhilarated by the Lealtl,ftil sport.
So pleasant was this first hunt of the season
10 all who participated, that We should not be
suppris ID TO hear soon of 4 rival organization
here TO the famous Elk Ridge Club. Horse
back riding is delightful exercise for young
ladies and they always enjpv ii even il no. en-
lyened by the music Of tie hounds
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Focal an0 pcrsonal.
Arrival and Departure OF Trains-New Schedule.
County Commissioners.

There was a regular meeting of the
County Commissioners on Tuesday with all
the members present. The following orders
were passed:
Ordered, that Messrs. Berry. Phelps
and DR.. Wells, Bridge Commissioners,
inspect new bridge at Bladensburg and
report upon same nj next meeting.
Ordered. that the report OF James I.
Perki :, Treasurer. rs of Dec. LIST, ISIS,
on arc.unt of taxes oi 1888 h- adopted.
Ordered, that report al Bridge Com
missioucrs, recommending acceptance
Of new bridge over Charles Branch,
built by y. +. Dudley, be adopte :, and
that said Du!ey be paid Sl33.oo. amount
Of his contract.
! Ordered, that John b. Farr he paid
$25 for painting iron bridge at Upper
Marlboro.
Ordered. that ;. p. Hook. supervisor.
repair public road leading from Iceland
station to Coliingtou branch. and that
w. ID. Pyles gravel the public road lead
ing from Temples mill 10 Lanham's
s.-se; provided. said Pyies do one-half
of said work ut his own eypence.
Ordered, that Clarence Hail eXpend
SIS in gravelling the public road leadini
IRON Thomas Cook's To Martins store
and that Daniel II. Dyer repair washout
in his place AT Supervisors rates.
Ordered, that the Supervisor of Laurel
dist rict gravel the public road between
Buxion's and Bear branch, one half OF
same 10 be paid by the citizens.
Adjourned until January ;. 1889.
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Thu Orphans Court

A regular meeting of the Orphans
Court was held on Tuesday with Judges Cla-
geti, B,werand Griffith present Tie following
business was transacted:
Ordered that the fiji ST and final account
of Helen NJ. Rothsiein. guardian to An.
guStus Rotlistein, he passed.
Ordered, that the last will and testa-
ment of Francis +. Duckett, deceased.
I've admitted To probate, ami that the
bond of Martha Il. Duckett, executrix.
be in the sum of l.:G3.
Ordered. that y. L. Darnall, admins
traitor Of Henrietta Nj. Darnall. sell per-
sonal property OF said deceased ut public,
sale.
Ordered, that the first account of
Edwin b. Hay. administrator of John
b. Ridsway. deceased. be passed.
Ordered, that Rosaiie b. Bowie be
appointed administrator d. b. n, OF VIM.
J. Bowie. deceased. penalty of bond 500.
bond filed and approved, notice to cred
itors ordered.
Ordered, that the boud of Anne IL.
Bowie, executrix of William b. Bowie.
deceased, be in the sum Of $50, 900.
Adjourned until January -. 1859.