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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-08
A MISSING MINISTER.
Rev. J. S. Walker, of Augusta. KY, Disap-
pears MysteriOusly and Leaves No Clew.

CINcINNATI, March 7.-On Friday afternoon.
Jan. y, Rev. ]. S. Walker, pastor of the NJ E.
Church South. of Augusta KY, took passage on
the steamer Big Sandy for this city, enroute for
Cynthiana, KY, to assist his brother, W. p.
Walker, in a protraeted meeting IT that place.
From that day to this DO tidincs have been re-
ceived of him, and it is known that he did not
reach his destination. February rcame and
passed away. and his church was without a pas
tor. Quarterly meeting came two weeks since,
and no pastor. The presiding elder, Rev.
Southgate. came. as was his won't. and was sur-
prised to hear of Walkers mysterious dsap-
pearance, whereupon several of the leading
spirits of his congregation instituted themselves
into an investigating committee ascer-
tain, If possible his where abouts. but as
Yet no trace of the missing man has been
found. Letters were written to his brother, w.
p. Walker, of Cynthiana, and also his brother
who resides in Fleming county. Kentucky. but
neither OF the above named gentlemen knows OF
his whereabouts. The mem bership is ar loss
TO understand the matter. Some insist that ne
was drowned from the boat, others that he has
been foully dealt with while still others hint at
things that readily come to the fertile brain
and lips of confirmed gossip5 1t is now
tablished fact that Mr.. Walker ID missing and
his whereabouts still remafns mystery TO his
friends and relatives The last seen or heard OF
Mr.. Walker on the Big Sandy, just
before. reaching this city. He was
Pendieton county, Kentucky, q son-in-law of
Mr. Harrison Louderback OF Augusta Both
to take the same train Ihe next day. Mr..
Young stayed on the boat all night, but does
not know whether Mr.. Walker did or not, but
he is positive he was not on the train the day
following. Mr.. Walkers brother is now search
ing for his missing relative but as yet has
struck no clew which would lead TO solving the
mystery of his whereabouts Rev. j. s Walker
has a host of friends in Augusta. and has been
very regular in his appointments since last Sep
tember at which time be first went to the place.
Ii is believed that he left the steamer at the
landing in this city, but what has become Of
him is . mystery.
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MARVELLOUS FAIrH CURE.
A Blind Man Has His Sight Restored-The
Jersey City Service.

New YoRK. March. THE fret 'healing
service" in the New Elsey Memorial Faith Cure
Church, in Jevett avenue, jersey City, was held
yesterday morning, and the brothers and sisters
in charge alleged that the sight of stranger
from Brooklyn. who had been partly blind for
twenty years and totally blind for two years,
was restored. and that he returned to his home
able to see, although still little near-slghted-
Four others went to the altar, were ennointed
with oil by the Rev. Mr Pierson, and
went away feeling better, although none of
these was entirely cured During the first part
of the regular meeting service the minister
invited all who were afflicted in any
way to believe, stand up and be
prayed for and be healed. Seven persons
stepped forward, and Mr. PierSon anointed
them with oil, while Mrs. Pierson laid her hands
on the heads of the afflicted, praying for their
relief. For half hour this continued, and at
the end of that time only two remained who
had not sufficient faith to bs cured The first
one who went to the altar was the stranger
from Brooklyn He vas tall. heavy man,
about forty years old. and pretty young wom-
an, who no said was his daughter, led him down
Have you faith9" asked Mr. Pierson.
''Glory be to God, l nave" replied the stran
ger, land believe the word of God in the six.
teenth chapter of John. where he says: BE thou
anointed by the elders of the church and thou
Mr. Pierson then asked him what his affliction
was, and the stranger replied that he had been
unable to see at all for two years. be had con-
suited the best physicians in the world, and as q
last resort had called on the Lord.
Pray said the minister; pray for relief,
and he began himself to pray, and. dipping his
hand in cup of oil, he placed it on the stran-
gers head The man continued at the altar un-
til the meeting had closed. Young John Elsey,
q son of the founder and builder of the church.
who was himself cured by faith of the habit of
drunkenness, and the Rev. Mr. 'Pierson finally
stepped to one side of the cnurch, taking the
stranger with them. Then they all knelt, and
for half an hour took turns praying. Mr..
Pierson again anointed his head with oil. At
this point he arose and declared that he could
see the light. although he could not distinguish
objects distinctly. His daughter again took his
arm and led him out of the church. Eat the af-
ternoon service he returned and walked down
tha aisle to a front seat without assistance. AS
he came in the door he assured young Mr.. Elsey
again that hecoud see, and asked that he pray
for him again, that his sighg might be made
perfect. Mr. Elsey, r. w. Sage and Deputy
Sheriff Brush, deacons of ths church, assured
the reporter that partial had been eff
fected, and that little more faith would make
it complate.
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THE PAPER POOL.
Mr.. Meade's Scheme Rejected and an Effort
Made to Agree Upon Another Plan.


CHICAGO. March Thirty of the paper Mill
owners who are members of the Western Pa
per Manufacturers Association held a meeting
here day to act upon proposition made by
H. e. Meade, Of Dayton, o., to buy the entire
annual product of all milis in the association.
Mr. Meade is backed by large capital aud Off
cred to buy, at appraised rate the gross
product for one year, valued 9. from $4,000, 900
to S., ,000 900. Mr.. Meade presented contracts
stipulating that sales were to be made to
no one else This proposition is
only one of several plans that
the entire product at low rates, or reduce pro-
duction and obtain sufficient profits what
was sold to pay interest investments. The
paper men make universal complaint of over
production and lack Of market at low prices
Mr.. Meade's scheme discussed at length
and then abandoned for a scheme TO lessen pro
duction by close com animation of the mills con-
trolled by a directory of seven. The design 10
to give the directors power to shut down any or
time, no mill, however. to be closed
for m ore than two weeks, and not without two
weeks notice ''Inch money" at the rate of three
cents per inch for each machine In use is to be
collected in advance from each manufacturer.
The commands of the directors to be
forced by fines from the Inch money" This is
the general outline of the plan. The details were
left to a COMMITTEES. empowered to employ coun-
sci to advise in the preparation of contracts.
There are seventy mills west of the Alleghenies.
Ninety per cent OF those represented by The pro-
duction must join IN the agreement TO make it
biading. Seventy per cent. ls represented in
the Western association.
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eENEkAL roKE1eN NEws.

John Bright Severely Criticises Gladstone
and His Supporters.
LONDON. March "A letter from John Bright
was read at reception to Lord Harrington a
Ipswich this evening. Mr. Bright, in the letter.
reminded the Liberal party that the Gladstonisns
had shirked discussion OF the Gladstone bills,
which had ruined the party. He continued:
They do not try to defend the bills. Nobody
familiar with the details of the bills is willing
or able to defend them. The Gladstonians pre-
fer 70 attack the government. to denounce Mr..
Balfour, and to spread abroad extravagant false
hoods about the barbafous manner in which the
crimes act is enforced. They have great sympa-
thy for disloya Irish leaders and for priests who
forget that their true mission is one of peace.
not violence. but they say nothing in behalf OF
humber men imprisoned for offeuses melted by
gentlemen disturbers OF the peace. The sever
ity of the punishm ent inflicted for common
offenses in England is far beyond the severity
OF the sentences of the men whose W ritings and
speeches have caused the terrorism, bo ycotting.
outrages and murders that have disgrac ed Ireland
and shocked mankind during the last seven
years. Surely. IN all modern history there is no
instance of humiliation great that to
which the bulk of the Liberals have been re
duced by blindly following leader who, toward
the close Of great career, has committed the
grievous error of adopting policy to which the
country will never consent
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PRICE FIVE CENTS.

five freight cars from the Hannibal division into
the Gult yards. The Gulf road has announced
It's Willingness to handle the freight. and unless
II reconsiders this discrimination the men viii
surely go out. Chairman Chase, of the grev-
ance COMMITTEES, whose jurisdiction extends
over that portion of the system ex-
tending from Memphis TO Birmingham, left
for Memphis tonight for the purpose of calling
the men off tomorrow. About FIVE hundred
men are employed on the system as engineers
and firemen.
Assistant General Superintendent Fish, of
the Burlington. declares that he has received
assurances from nearly all the roads that they
will accept Burlington freight At the Missouri
Pacific local Offices bSre. to-day, il was said
that that road felt obliged to accept any freight
offered it. In the face of these facts, the men
declare that soon any of the roads attempt
to haul Burlington freight, the engineers will
strike. It is accordingly thought that the crisis
has been reached. and tomorrow viii bring
forth startling developments. 1t Is the general
talk among the men here that the Atchison, To-
peka & Santa Fe, the Missouri Pacific, and pos
sibly the Union Pacific will be drawn into th@
strike in very few days.
This afternoon and tonight secret meeting
OF the chairmen Of grievance committees of all
roads running between hare and Chicago waz
IN session at the New Albany Hotel The local
striking committee took part in the delibera-
tions, and 1t Is thought that important action OF
some kind was discussed. The meeting
still In session at 10 o'clock, and nothing had
been learned of the subject discussed.
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WHEN INDICATIONS.
THURsDAY-Warmer, fair weather.
THE REAL JEWEL


Prof. Simmer brings forward the some-
what plausible theory that the basis of dias
mond formation is liquid or iiquefed carbonic
acid. Indeed, facts observed by different sa-
wants tend to show, It is said. the presence of
this agent in the coating Of she most valuable
Of gems. Whether this is so or not We can't see
that it amounts to much. 1t is getting to be
fashionable fad to collect diamonds. Rich
people have them by the dozens strung on
strings or packed in boxes to be handled ike
pebbles What is the sense of it7 We ad-
wise our customers not to engage in the prac-
tice. The true way of regarding diamonds
is like the barnyard fowl in the fable who was
willing to swap one for barley-corn. You
want something that will do you some good
clothes, for instance. You can get those of
us cheaper and better than anywhere else.
Hats too. Come see US about it.
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MODEL
ANOTHER. ELECTRIC GIRL.
Wonderful Powers Developed by Young and
Beautiful Tennessee Maid.

MoRRIsTowN, Tenn, March 1-Morristown
10 considerably stirred mp over the discovery of
the possession OF a remarkable gift In one OF the
young ladies in that town. This is Mlss Lucy
Byrd. one OF the most beautiful and talented
young ladies of this section 1t seems that.she is
a second Lulu Hurst The discovery is quite
recent. Of late some experiments have been
made here by small circle Of ladies and gentle
men. interested in spirtuslistic manifestations.
Very small success. however was attsined. At
one Of the meetings Miss Byrd was prevailed
upon to join the circle. No sooner had she placed
her hand upon the table than it raised itself
upon it's legs, upsetting some OF those at the
table, and then it spun around until the inno-
cent cause of its motion succeeded in removing
her hand. when 1t subsidized All present were
very much interested, excepting the young lady
herself, who was almost terrified into
Mysteries. When she bscame calm she was in
duced to put her hand upon other objects, all of
which moved obedient to her touch. She begged
those present not tomentiOn what had occurr ed,
but the next day several persons lear ned OF it.
AS result several experiments have followed.
Friday night several friends of hers witnessed
her power at neighbor's. Some very interes t.
ing results followed the trial. A cedar chest
weighing eighty pounds erected at her
touch on one corner. and made to spin like q
tho center-table. but, when she laid her hand
upon it, with spring il rose in the air, stagger-
ing those who holding il down. Her
mother and three young friends sat upon
chair, but went flying in different directions
when the palm of her hand was applied to the
chairs back. Various other articles were made
move. despite great weight imposed upon
them. A table spun around at such a
lively rate as to frighten the operator.
who fed into the hall Not being
able. by light effort. to remove her hand, in
her CONSERVATION she started mp q convenient
stairway. Its narrowness caused a clumsy at
tempt on the part of the table to follow, and
with strong push Miss BYRD sent it away from
her. The experiments thus far made have been
rather limited in scope, but would seem to indi-
cate the possession of power fully equal TO
Lulu Hursts Miss Byrd only be prevailed
upon TO exhibit before intimate friends, after
great persuation. being very modest, demure
little lady. She is plump and attractive little
blonde very stylish in appearance and refined
IN manners. IS about eighteen years of age. and
% niece of Colonel Cain. late superintendent of
prisons Several ladies in town envy Mics
Byrds ore particular manifestation of her
power: When she takes broom 10 her hand it
flies out with hghtning-like movement. One
of the preachers on Sunday preached a very
savage sermon on spiritualism. which he char
acterized the work of the devil. advising his
congregation to shun everything relating to IT,
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Another OIL Pipeline.

LIMA. O.. March THE Standard Oil Com
panv has commenced the preliminary work for
purpose of transporting oil, both crude and re-
fined, TO the Western metropolis. Tho Stand
ard Companys action was brought about by the
restrictions in the interstate law, aud the saw
ings in freight will pay for the line in short
time The right-of way for the line has been
secured to within short distance OF Chicago.
The capacity of the line will be about %, 600
barrels day. line from this rich oil center
to New York is also contemplated, and the spec-
ifcations have been drawn. The estimated cost
is So. 00U, Oo0 and the New York line will be COM
menced as soon as the Chicago line is COM
pleted. which viii be in about sixty DAYS.
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Sensational Rnmors In London.

Special to the IndiauaEolis journal.
LONDON, March There is now no doubt
even in the minds of those accustomed to accept
the invariably optimistic reports from Berlin as
true, that the Emperor of Germany is dying
The widest rumors are afioat tonight concern
ing his condition and the succession of the i'm
perial throne, and many persons who claim to
have reliable Information, boldly assert that the
Kalsers earthly career is already terminated,
the announcements of his death being with
held pending the perfection of certain of the
German Chancellor's schemes for strenethening
his hold upon the succeeding ruler. The pres
ence at the palace of Prince William. Prince
Bismarck and Couut VonMoltke is regarded as
evidence that the Kaiser's physicians have
abandoned hope of saving his life. Hitherto
the Emperors peculiar malady has always
yielded to the injections of morphine which his
doctors have fallen back upon as last resort.
but in the present case this treatment has failed
to produce the desired effect All of the European
bourses were feyerish to-day. and there is like
lihood that feeling akin to panic will take
possession of some OF them tomorrow.
& dispatch from Berlin, dated midnight, says
the Emperor was. at that hour. no better, and
was in almost comatose state. He talked a
little with his aide-de-camp. but his mind wan
dersd somewhat It is stated that it is impossi-
BILE to administer remedies. and that his recov-
cry depends upon his recuperative powers. An
other faiuting fit would probably prove fatal.
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The Coming Emperor.

The Coming Emperor.
Special ~ the Indianapolis Journal
LONDON, March THE unanmity of the
physicians attending the Crown Prince in their
latest diagnosis of the patients disease portends
DR. Mackenzies conversion to the pessimlstic
views Of the German doctors. else that the
result OF Professor Waldemeyer's examination
has proved absolutely that the disease is not
cancer. It is almost ain. however,
that the first theory is correct. and
that the London specialist has finally
abandoned his contention against the
opinions of the German experts. Whether the
disease be cancer not it is unquestionably ex-
tending, despite the efforts of the doctors TO
prevent IT'S spread, and it is reported TO night
that the removal OF another portion OF the
larynx is imminent.
The Crown Prince and his household, together
with the physicians attending him. will take
their departure for Weisbaden as 500 as possi-
ble. The Crown Prince resolved upon this step
immediately upon learning the condition OF his
father, IN spite of the fact that his own condI-
fion such as TO render the journey inju-
dicious If not positively hurtful.
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Charged with Receiving Stolen Goods

CINCINNATI March 7.--Michael Lipman,
formerly pawn broker. and Louis Pike, dia-
mona broker, were arrested last mig ht, charged
With having received stolen goods. They were
released on bond. The goods in question were
Z lot OF jewelry stolen in October, 1885. from
the residence of John Huntington. on Prospect
street. Cleveland Mr. Huntington, ir, identi-
fed watch of peculiar construction made TO
order by Geneva firm. and costing s., 500.
Lpman says he received the watch and some
diamond jewelry from man giving the name of
Warringer, in October, 1855 The man said no
was attending the Latonia races. and had lost
all his money. Mr. Pike took the watch from
Lpman to secure a loan, and says he has made
no effort to conceal it.
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Gable Notes.

Count Herbert Bismarck is betrothed to rel
alive of the Marquis of Londonderry, Lord
Lieutenant of ireland.
The Czar yesterday again reviewed 10000
troops before the Winter Palace. The whole
imperial family was present
The Vienna Fremdenblatt officially denies
that any secret arrangement has been made by
Austria. Germany and Italy with reference to
the position of tho Pope.
Adyices from Noumea say that the French
corvette Volta and the transport Dives have been
ordered to the New Hebrides to take away the
French troops, and that the evacuation of the
islands will be completed by the 18th inst.
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Two Brakenen Fatally Injured.

MAsou CITY. Ia. March IA bad freight
collision occurred yesterday on the Iowa Cen
trail, two miles north of Hampton. Both were
heavy trains and were going at very rapid
rate when they collided. The engineers and
fremen on both trains their danger and
jumped from their cabs just in time to escape
death. Two of the brakemen. Williams aud
Ferguson, are fatally injured. The two engines
ard nineteen freight-cars are piled up in a.
worthless heap The dispatcher at Marshall
town was at fanls, forgetting wild train south,
running north from Marshalltowu.
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CHICAGO, March IA bold robbery was COM
mitted about 10 o'clock last evening on Twenty
sixth street. Three men with handkerchiefs
placed revolvers ~ the haad az the clarr
behind the counter. and rifled the till and show
cases or money and articles of value The pre-
serlpuon clerk. hearing noise started out but
was nred a. by the robbers and made q hasty
retreat. One Of the men then reached across
the counter for the other clerks watch, and not
being able TO get il, drew knife and inflicted
40 ugly wonnd In the yonng mans shoulder
The robbers then left the store and have not
been cantured
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BERLIN. March The bourss closed weak
to-day, owing to the condition of the Emperor
The financial advices from Russia also added
bad effect to the market Russian securities
dropped l per cent Roubles closed at 162 20,
and exchange St Petersburg at 16l. Other
foreign securiti reeeded SO per cent. Private
discount was disturbed and depressed. Home
funds closed AT reduction of I-2 per cent.
Augio-Aussrian bank shares and Austrian Credit
lost forms each, and Lombards and Lem
be=ge l form each
PARIS. March. 7.-Largs orders to sell inter-
national securities from foreign bourses caused
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A General Strike Not Contemplated.

@pecfaI to the Indianapolis journal
CHICAGO. March III. j. O'Brien. who is di.
rectly associated with Chief Arthur in the pres.
ent trouble, and who is chairman of the press
committee, said late tonight There is i'm
minen3 danger of general strike on all the
roads, for the reason that neither Mr.. Arthur
nor those associated with him feel like paralyz-
ing the trade of so great territory. There is an
immense amount OF suffering now going on
along the lines Of the Burlington, at
points that have no outlet Our advices
say that in these places the people
are suffering for the necessaries of life; that
many have been thrown out of employment and
that fuel is fast giving out IL is the opinion of
the members of the executive committee now
in charge of the strike that the Burlington il
inclined to meet them half way in the matters
under dispute. 1t is fact that the grievances
committees are now meeting all the roads
which centre IN Chicago or connect with East
ern lines. aud that in some cases
there real grounds for Rriev-
ance This is not the case however.
the Chicago 90 Northern system, because ifs
engineers and iremen have been conceded all
that is Just. and fair. aud equitable. To order
general strike would be TO staguate the bust
ness of the country. to throw tens OF thousands
out of employment aud to cause untold suffer
ing. Before general strike is ordered. before
the grievance committee of even road shall
call upon Chief Arthur TO sanction a strike, the
question must be given long and careful
slderation.1 >
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Ra,nrn of Mrs. GARFIELD.

NEW York, March THE North German
Lloyd steamer Trave. having board Mrs
Garfield and her daughter. arrived this morn
ing Mrs. Garfelds two sons. Irwin and Abra-
ham, together with John A Logan, son OF
General Logan, went down to quarantine, on
meet Mrs Garfield
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a surn,us of Elooueuce.

PARIS, March Tin the Chamber OF Deputies
N. Flouquet complained that speeches were too
long and declared that the government would
decline all responsibility if the budget was not
adopted by the end of the month. The esti-
mates for the Department of Agriculture were
passed immediately. In the discussion on the
estimates for public worship the government
asked for a sum equal to that granted last year.
and the first clause of the estimates was there
upon adoptad-333 to 1874.