davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-06
GREAT LUCK.
Good Fortune That Came by Chance and
Business Sagacity.

One cannot help being struck with the impor-
tant part the element of chance plays in the his
tory of most men who acquire great fortunes
1t is peculiarly illustrated in the career Of
Thomas Fl. Williams, California six -million-
aire. He went from Kentucky to the Pacific
slope in 1s49, and settled in Virginia City, As
claim against it for $500 for services, and
when the company failed he bid in it's mine for
the amount of his claim.
He moved to San Francisco, years rolled on
and the transaction had passed from his mind,
when he was one day approached by a represent
alive of Flood, Mackay & O'Bren, who offered
him $4,000 for his long-forgotten mine
He was not a greenhorn and he at once
fused the Offer as he did successive offers of
$3.50, 1000 and $500. 900. But when member of
the great firm came to see him with proffers of
negotiation, they were not rejected and resulted
in the reception of the firms check for Sc, O00 00O
1t was great piece of luck, but the luck was
supplemented by keen business sagacity.
In April, 1887 Charles w Sprague orange
grower at Chaseyille Fla, was lying in bed,
suffering the "torments of the cursed" with dis
OF the kidneys. with which he had been
troubled for two years. He had been under the
treatment of eminent physician, but kept
growing worse One day when. he SAYS,
''even hope itself had become inanimate" cas-
ual acquaintance happened in and advised the
trial of Warmers safe
He hestated because it was a proprietary
medicine but the testimonials of its efficacy
were so convincing that. business man, he
could not doubt the wisdom of trying it. The
result that May 20, 1887, he wrote: stFrom
the first dose 1 commenced to improve and
have now recovered my health"
Mr.. Williams owes his large fortune and
Mr.. Sprague owes his life To chance, supple
mented by good business Judgment 1t is, no
doubt, true that fortune knocks at least once at
the door OF every man, but it is not every man.
1T seems. who has the good judgment to grasp
opportunity the forelock
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-06
miscellaneous Itans


1t is stated that the Manitoba road is now to
be extended to Denver, via Sioux Falls and
Yankton.
The A, T. 70 s. Z. now has stored in South
ern California some two hundred miles of steel
rails, weighing seventy pounds to the yard,
which will be put into extensions in that terri
tory next year.
The latest invention is article to be known
as Lorry. 1t is a continuance which precedes
the locomotive some three hundred yards The
Lorry is under the control of the engineer OF the
and which will convey powerth rough the rails
to the Lorry.
The Pullman Car Company have just turned
out of their shops what is said to be model
baggage The was built 10 run on the
Atlantic coast line, is fitted up with all modern
improvements, and will be lighted by electricity
furnished by d. namo placed In the car, which
will derive its power from the axles OF the car.
The action of the Illinois Central in making
2cent-a- mile rate one-thousand-mile tickets
mas raised a rumpus among the Western roads
1t is stated that the Minnesota q Northwestern
is preparing to put sale one-thousand- mile
tickets at $50 II it does the other St Paul
lines intimate that they will reduce regular fare
from $11.50 to $40.
A singular theory has been advanced in
Mexico regarding the relation between the steel
rails of railways and the prevalence of storms
Engineers employed in new construction state
that as fast as the construction advances rain
follows, and they believe that it is due to the
large quantity of steel rails on flat cars which
are carried forward as fast as the work permits.
The country. according to their report. is dry in
advance of the construction trains, and also be-
hind them for many miles, but in a circle of a
point where the steel rails are, the rain comes
down torrents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-06
OPINIONS OF FARMERS.
Discussions at the Closing Session of the Board
of Agriculture-Newly. Elected Officers.

After the assembling of the State Board of
Agriculture yesterday morning, resolution was
adopted requesting the county associations to
furnish the secretary of the State board with
the names of persons competent to act as judges
at fairs. Following this was a discussion led by
r. NJ Lockhart, on ''What Can We Do to Assist
in Promoting and Making Our Fairs More
Successfully On this subject there was
variety of opinions. but no definite policy was
shaped other than to do the best that is prac-
teal.
Mr. Davidson next led a discussion on 1.-THE
Noxious Weeds of Indiana and How to Get Rid
of Them" S. W. DUNCAN said he was not
troubled with weeds and thought 1t was the re-
suit of his keeping large number of sheep on
his farm Colonel Banches plan to kill
weeds by moving them before the seeds became
ripe. He also thought that sheep were useful in
effecting the same result. j. Hosh berger thought
the way to kill fox-tail and ragweed is by
breaking the ground early. Mr.. Davidson main
tanned that sheep do not eat weeds, and the
effective way to handle them is by moving
Canada thistles can be destroyed by putting salt
on them. The general expression of opinion
vored sheep and moving the best means OF
extermI alton.
On the next question, SIS Deep Flowing bet
ter than Shallow, without Exception there was
ageneral unanirnity that it is.
The president appointed Fielding Beeler to act
as a representative of the board in effort to
secure better support from the next Legislature
for the State library. After some informal dis
cussion the board adjourned till afternoon.
Three new represent atives appeared-Gerard
Reiter from the Second district, " K Officer
from the Fifth, and ]. A. McCluny from tine
Fourteenth. Willis Blanche was made temporary
chatrman and the board proceeded to the cleo
ton of officers for the ensuing year. with the
following result
President-Jasper n. Davidson. of Whitesville.
Vice-president-W. A BanF Door Village.
Secretary-Alex. Heron, In, polls.
observation-disclosures Johnso rion county.
General Superintendent. M ,ockhart Waterloo.
Executive Committee-W. B :. ward, Blooming
ton; E.. III. Peed, New Castle; Willis Blanche, Koko
mo- and Robert Mitchell Princeton.
Messrs r. Nj. Lockhart. j. @. A. Sieg and
V. K. Officer were appointed a committee to
look after the Farmers Institutes throughout
the State
1t was decided that the salaries of officers and
the per diem of members of the board should re-
main the same, with the exception of the eener-
al superintendent's salary, which, in view of the
extra work to be done this year. was raised from
5000 to $400.
After fixing the date Of the next fair from
Sept. IL to %, inclusive, the board adjourned to
meet Feb %
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-06
Foreclosures and Receivershsps,

CHICAGO, Jan. 5-The Railway Age to-mor-
row will publish its record of foreclosure sales
and receiverships in the United States, showing
that no less than thrty-one different railways,
sggregating 5, 47S miles, and representing an ap-
parent capital investment of 1928 0000 00 were
sold in bankruptcy during 1887. The Age says:
1T is remarkable that while by far the greater
part of the railway building has been carried on
in the wild and presumably reckless West, the
Did. conservative and wealthy Eastern States OF
New York and Pennsylvania furnished nearly
one-third of the roads that had TO be closed out
during the year, while none of the States in the
West Or South make sucn showing OF reckless
or unfortunate management"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-06
AFFAIRS OF THE RAILWAYS.
A Blow at the Alton.

New YORK, Jan. 5.-Ths negotiations between
Receiver McNulta. of the Wabash, and Presi-
dent Wing OF the St. Louis & Chicago railroad,
aave been concluded. and q traffic agreement
between both companies has been entered into
by the officials BY it the Wabash will have q
direct line from Springfield, ILL.,, to st. Louis.
the Wabash using the St Louis e. Chicago from
Springfield 10 Mt. Olive. and running from Mt.
Olive to St Louis over its own track, making
che shortest route in operation between st Louis
and Springfield, and the St Louis g. Chicago Sc
cures direct connection with both Chicago and
Toledo Tho Chicago & Alton has heretofore
enjoyed q monopoly of all this business.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-06

between the Western termini of the trunk lines
and the Missouri river.
It's stated that there is little probability of
the Indiana g. Illinois Southern road being ex-
tended from Swtz City TO Columbus, Ind. the
company widening the gauge of the road and
making other improvements receiving little
couragement from President Ingalls,, of the c.,
l., st. LIZ e. c., to extend their line tn a
nection with his Columbus branch. Whenever
Mr.. ingalls, establishes an independent line from
those now in operation to St. Louis, he will do
through Indianapolis. His hobby" is, how
ever. to reach into the Northwest rather than
the southwest for business.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-06
Red uction in Iron and steel Rates.

PITTsBURe, Jan. 5.-The freight rates on iron
and steel have been reduced by the Central
Traffic Association from 81 to III cents for
points west of Pittsburg. The reduction is in
the nature of q surprise to the manufacturers,
as it was entirely unexpected. They were given
to understand that the rates would be increased
about 10 per cent, and for the past few days
have been shipping all the iron and steel posi-
ble TO take ADVANTAGE of the rates prevailing.
The schedule is to Chicago and East st. Louis.
There In an advance on everything else.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-06


Mrs. E. F. MORGAN. of No y Lexington STU
l8 puYecIANN0 Mass Five years ago
elUHn Having exhausted the skill of three physi-
/ lALL0s clans. was completely dlscouraged ana 80
I could with difficulty cross the room
using in his Common Sense
Medical to improve at once In three
months perfectly cured and have nao no tToupie since
wrote letter to my family brey b f n4w any
writing Them enclosing
have received four hundred letters IN reply
nesty From great have
thanks stating that they had
menced the of Favore Prescr1ptIon mad sent me Ply
plainly laid down therein and much
better already"
IndfspensabIe-JoHN Of Vossburg, Miss
1--WE medicines for many years
family they wonderful satisfaction Ny wife
'Favor1te Prescription Indispensable
Ills of Crystal writes 4 troubled with
1 / female weakness leucorrhea and falling OF the
HinGTnRN womb for years. so nad TO keep my PED
DOOon0. for good part of the time docored with an
t~. of different physicians and spent large
of lasting benefit at last husband
persuaded me to try medicines which was oath to
they would finally told husband that
against the advice of physician He got bottles of
the Favorte Prescription also six bottles of the Discovery
dollars Discovery
Favorite Prescription, and have been sound for
four then the balance of the medicine sister,
short medicine almost
four years"
RefrOverted Womb.-Mrs KoHLER, of Crab Orchard
Neb writes DR. Perces Favorte Prescription has done
'Favorite
am now feeling like different woman"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-06

andw
maad
the of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-06

o
maada
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-06

DIR. Pierce's Favor.
tie Prescription is the
outgrowth, or result,
of this great and valu-
a Bile expert e &c .
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-06

small laxative doses of DR.. Pierce's
Purgative Pellets (Little Liver Pills),
cures Liver, Kidney and Bladder dis
eases. Their combined use also re-
moves blood taints, and abOlishes
cancerous and scrofulous humors
from the system. 4
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-06
| 4 Mothers
| CORDIAL.

stomach and other distressing symp-
toms common to that condition. If
it's use is kept up during the latter
months of CESSATION, it so prepares
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-06
A POWERFUL
TONIC.

or womb and its appendages, in par
ticular. For overworked, "worn-
out" rundown" debilitated teach
ers, milliners, dressmakers, seam
stresses, " shop-girls," housekeepers,
nursing mothers, and feeble women
generally, DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription is the greatest earthly boon,
being unequaled as an appetizing
cordial and restorative tonic. 1t
promotes digestion and assimilation
Of food, cures nausea, weakness of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-06
Belfast
EOR Months.

u EFEt.FNNT Church, Mich, WTiteS
II in this letter
Enp MnNTUc Davis and myself for
vi HUN which accomplished
the proprietary medicines When
at time, and could only about
a When the
your treatment found
health
ner mas now Two
time
advance
mi almost confidence medical
and advertised
Pierces Prescription
n - = - E.. SEGAR, of NEuenbeck, writes
1 ~ AOO my wife had been suffering for two
h three years with female and had
4 paid hundred dollars physicians
InnuUN AWR. without relief. Fa
vorite Prescription and it did her
than all the medicine given the physicians during
the three years they had been pracicing upon her..
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-06

Rev. SIDNEY G. DAVIS, Pastor of First Bap-
list Church, Berriea Springs, Mich, writes !:
" wish in this letter to express my gratitude
for Mrs. Davis and myself for the great good
which has been accomplished in her case by
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-06
4 Boon
| To WOMEN.

Thousands of testimonials, received
from patients and from physicians
who have tested it in the more ag-
gravated and obstinate cases which
had baffled their skill, prove it to be
the most wonderful remedy ever de-
vised for the relief and cure of suf-
fering women. 1t is not recon-
mended as a "cure ALL" but as a
most perfect Specific for wOnaan's
pocu1iar diSeaSaS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-06

OF
mheatd nothe fmiv hau
rwihp here in o
and dferenor which
his pills them o be only
9th andc A
Ito the theeb
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-06
/ CURES The
| Worst CASES.

cases of leucorrhea, or whites"
excessive flowing at monthly peri
DDS, painful menstruation, unnat-
ural suppressions, prolapsus or fall
ing of the womb, weak back,
+" female weakness" anteversion,
retroversion, bearing down sensa-
tons, chronic congestion, inf1am-
nation and liberation of the womb,
Inflammation, pain and tenderness
in ovaries, accompanied with Gin
tarnal HEATH
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-06

In pregnancy, ssFa-
vorite Prescription "
is a "mother'S cor
DIAL" relieving MAUI
sea, weakness of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-06

stomach, indigestion, bloating and
quotations of gas.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-06

the system for delivery as to greatly
lessen, and many times almost en-
tirely do away with the sutferings of
that trying ordeal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-06
| A SOOTHING
| NERvINE:.

VaIuaUIC III aIIay ILg anu stIUuuILg
nervous excitability, irritability, ex-
haustion, prostration, hysteria,
spasms, and other distressing, nerv-
Gus symptoms commonly attendant
upon functional and organic disease
of the womb. 1t induces refreshing
sleep and relieves mental anxiety
and dependency.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
is a legitimate medicine, carefully
compounded by an experienced and
skillful physician, and adapted to
woman's delicate organization. It is
purely vegetable in its composition
and perfectly harmless in its effects
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-06
S 100
THROWN away.

good than all the medici
the three years they had
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-06

As a soothing and
strengthening nerv-
inc, " Favorite Pre-
scription" is une-
nualed and is in
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-06

As a powerful, in
MIGRATING tonic, it
imparts strength to
the whole system,
and to the uterus.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-06

IS FayOrite Pre-
scriptiOn - is a
positive cure for
the most compli-
Gated and obstinate
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-06
/ VOICE
| FROM CALIFORNIA.

have complaint
I blocks without the PAIN
Favorite Prescription months
could walk all without All
troubles to be leaving under benign
medicine and feel smarter than before My
therefore
everlasting thanks what have done
for God bless good works"
1t took
Prescription have had of the female
had them"
Well Ever WasMrs: JOHN STEWART, of Chippewa
II wish to inform that
for which thank your medicines took four bottles
of Pellets All the bad
/ all able all
friends tell looked SO WELL"
4 4 n,.-rr,u Mrs A. M. RATCIIFF, of McCune Crawford
n ukkIkfuI writes: Il have received
. 4 i benefit from taking DR.. Pierces Favorite Pre-
PATIENT. scription and Pellets You cannot know how
i aA1'H"'s 4 grateful / YOU"
Doctors Failed-bfrs. F. CoRwIN, of Creek r.
doctored three of the
parts and until wrote to and began
Favoe Prescription used three bottles of it
of the Golden Medical Discovery also and half
Purgative Pellets
walk health expected
this world it all to wonderful medicines
gB Prescription by Druggists
Large Bottles SIOO, SiS for $500.
eB stamps large
Treatise (160 pages) Diseases of Women. Address,
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
Invalids, Hotel and Surgical Institute,
No. G53 Main Street. BUFFALO, N. z.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-06

The Fayorite
the greatest earthly boon to suffering women
Female Weakness. REBECCA HICKS of JeroldsoDn,
Tenn. Three yearsaago you advised me to
Prescription for female which
directions and cured of the disease Other
failed good had symptom
SINCE
I J. hi, Mrs. MAY GLEASON of Nt1icd, Ottaaud Co.,
If WnpKO "Your sFavorite Prescription
l u WUhNV l has case"
WONDERS o bs Ssva
regained my health wonderfully, to the aston
ishment all
attending the duties of household"
THREW Away en- sas 1d:
4 I
\ ss!h \ for time have had to employ help for
SUPPORTER before sj Pa%
supporter most of the time; this have laid
well did,"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-09-05
DOTS AND DASHES.
A Disastrous Fire at San
Diego.
NATIONAL TARGET SHOOTING
Yellow Fever Observation-Disclosures
for Hurrahing for Cleveland.
News Nuggets.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.
SAN DIEGO, September 4.-The whole
sale grocery and supply store of KIauber
& Levi was entirely destroyed by fire this
morning. The loss upon the stock is esti-
mated at 5000, 900, and upon the building
$45 900. The stock was insured for $125 :
600 and the building for 100000. 1t is
believed that several firemen were buried
in the ruins.
The building was three story struc-
ture with basement. The first and Sec
ond floors were occupied by the whole
sale grocery, liquor and tobacco house OF
Klauber & Levi; the third and fourth
floors were occupied by law firms, ship
pers and lodging house. The building
and contents were entirely consumed,
and only by the greatest efforts of the
fire department were the adjoining build
ings saved.
About. an hour after the fire started
there was an explosion which injured
several firemen, one being rendered un-
conscious for several minutes. Two fire.
men were overcome by the heat and car.
ried home. The fire continued to burn
until after IL O'Clock.
The only articles saved from the build
ing were the books of the wholesale
firm. Twenty five thousand dollars
worth of merchandise arrived fol
the firm yesterday, which would have
been burned but for an accident render
ing it impossible for the firm to store itG
goods. The firm this afternoon opened
business in another building, which they
have been using as warehouse.
The total loss is $3.50, 900; Klauber
Levi, loss $25O,OOO, insurance $15O,OOO
Backesto Block $50, 900, insurance $50,
600; the law firm of Heensaker, Britt 4
Lamme lost library valued at 500, 900
insured for $4,000. The other losses will
amount to $4,000.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-09-05
~THr ILLUSTRATED HERArn !,

/" The ILLUSTRATED HERALD is now
on hand al this Office and for sale at the
extremely low price of Is cents each, or
eight copies for$1. The current number
has vast amount of fresh statistical
matter of great interest regarding this
section. The ILLUSTRATED HERALD OF
1888 is by all odds the best medium
through which to make known to those
at distance all the varied attractions
and industries of Los Angeles and of the
semi-tropics generally. If you want to
keep up the boom send copy of this
splendidly embellished publication to
your friends in the East.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-09-05
WHEN HE Is RELEASED.
Judge Terry Going to Have Justice
Field ImpeaChed.

SAN FRANCISCO, September 4.-Judge
Terry and his wife were seen this morn.
ing in the Alameda County Jail. They
occupied comfortable room on the
lower floor, and talked freely about the
situation. Judge Terry asserted that
when he is released he will go to Wash.
ington and institute proceedings for the
impeachment of Judges Field and
Sawyer, for certifying upon the records
of the court that he had committed a
murderous assault in the presence of the
court. He claims he did not draw a
knife until he reached the corridor, when
the Judges were not present, and that
they should have permitted him to in
troduce evidence as to the facts.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-09-05
AN INJECTED VESSEL
Military Tarxet Shootinr.

Fort NIAGARA, N. Y, September A.
There was bisk wind this morning and
some good scores were made. Corporal
Hickman of Fort Porter made 179 out oil
a possible 200, at 200, 800, 500 and 600
yards range, or two points less than the
army record. For the three days. shoot
ing, Captain Camburg, of the Twenty
third Infantry, stands first with 46i
Lieutenant Dunn, of the Third Artillery,
second, with 436, and Private Noon,
Eleventh Infantry, third, with 431.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-09-05
DIR. RO.Sall.KO

In his new discovery for Consumption, sue
ceeded in producing a medicine which is
acknowledged by all to be simply marvellous.
It is exceedingly pleasant to the taste, per
fectly harmless, and does not sicken. In all
cases OF Consumption Coughs, Colds, Whoop-
Chest, 1t has given universal satisfaction. DR..
Bosankos Cough and Lung Syrup is sold at so
cents by c. II. Hance, 7S North Spring street
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-09-05
~Tun ILLUSTRATED HERALD is NJ

60 The ILLUSTRATED HERALD is nov
on hand at this Office and for sale at the
extremely low price of Is cents each, OF
eight copies for 81. The current number
has a vast amount Of fresh statistical
matter of great interest regarding this
section. The ILLUSTRATED HERALD Of
1888 is by all odds the best medium
through which to make known to those
at distance all the varied attractions
and industries of Los Angeles and of the
semi-tropics generally. If you want to
keep up the boom send copy OF this
splendidly embellished publication tc
your friends in the East.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-09-05

"I say here" says Mr.. Blaine, "that
the wages Of the American laborer can
not be reduced except with the consent
and votes Of the American laborer him
self" Oh, can't they, though? Wher
the wages of Mr.. Blaine's Hooking Val
ley miners were reduced was it done
with their consent? When any of thu
war tariff barons reduce wages and loci
out their employees, do they think any
thing about the consent of the votes o
the helpless workmen? Not much.-
Boston Globe, (Dem).