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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-06
BUILDING A RAILWAY.
Spanning an Empire-How Ten Thousand
Railroad Men Captured the Northwest.

Spanning an Empire-How Ten Thousand
Railroad Men Captured the Northwest.
T. O. Clark. in scrbner's Magazine.
The Manitoba system Was extended last year
through Dakota and Montana distance Of 545
miles. A small army Of 10, 600 men with about
$500 teams. commanded by Gen, d. G. Shepard,
of St Paul. veteran engineer and con-
tractor. did it all between April and OCT. 10.
1857. All materials and subsistence had to be
hauled TO the front from the base OF supplies.
The army slept in its own tents. shantiss and
cars The grading was cast up from the side
bitches, sometimes by carts. and sometimes by
the digging machine.
Everything was done with military oreaniza-
ton, except that what was left behind was .
railway and nos earthwork lines of defense
Assuming that this railway, ready for its equip
ment, cost Sis, 900 per mile. or So, liz, 000 and
if il be true, as statisticiaus tell u.s. that
every dollar expended in building railways in a
new country adds ten to the value OF the land
and other property. then this six months cam
paign shows solid increase Of the wealth OF our
country of over eighty millions OF dollars. Had it
been necessary for our government to keep an
army of observation of the same size on the
Canadian frontier, there would have been o dead
loss Of over eight millions Of dollars. and the
only result would have been slight reduction
of the treasury surplus.
IL must be remembered that this railway was
built after the American system; when the rails
was not much more than half finished;
the track had to be ballAsted. the
temporary wooden structures replaced
by stone and iron, aud many buildings and miles
of sidings were yet to be constructed. But it
began TO earn money from the very day the last
rail was laid, and out OF its earnings, and the
credit thereby acquired, it will complete itself.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-06
KAISER w1LHELM.s WIDOW.
The Venerable Empress Watching Her Littl
Observation-Disclosures at Play.


The Venerable Empress Watching Her Little
Observation-Disclosures at Play.
Berlin Letter.
has again become the favorite resort OF members
of the royal family. The aged dowaeer EN-
press takes her daily walks there. There seems
little life In the the tottering gait little vitality
In the wrinkled. careworn face. Yet her vitality
is still ooundless. and no man has taken her
portrait for over thirty years, fact which ex-
plains the surprfcs of foreigners who purchase
groups of the imperial family and find the hoary
widow looking younger than the present EN-
press Victoria.
walks, is another picture whichis in bright con-
trast to her and often engages her Majestys at.
fention--the frolics of her great-grandchildren
part Of the park has been laid out for their
use, and here. true to the Hohenzollern blood,
they play soldiers in peace" The eldest,
Prince Frederic William. the ruler Of Germany
IN the days Of some future Bismarck, now six
years old, IL commander-in-chief,a and fully i'm
pressed with the Importance OF his position. A
few days ago he asked his mother to have fort
built for his amusement, but was compelled to
content himself with . guard house instead
Here be orders one of his brothers to stand
watch. salute him as he passes with the little
wooden gun Ia regular military fashion, and re-
other times he drills them and, dressed in his
miniature uniform, demands unconditional
OBJ sdience on the part of the junior princea
. 1t is amusing TO see the perfection with which
the commands are executed and hear the sonor-
Gus sopranoof the commander-inch chief the high
sounding language when a stomach Is to0far
forward or foot out OF place at fright, dress'
The youngest boy Is just out of the cradle; still
he toddles about in his own peculiar way, and
gives promise Of future leader. The father ap-
pears among them often. and takes command,
degrading the eldest son to the ranks for the
time being But this he accents with pride de-
sirous to show bis own proficiency. He will be
well-drilled at the age Of ten, when sll royal
princes receive the rank of frat lieutenant
Then his command will be genuine.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-06

Vivid Illustrations Of the vicissitudes ofSpec-
ulatiyo Careers.

ulatiyo Careers.
San Francisco Chronicle.
The news that j. c. Flood had withdrawn
from an active part in the management Of the
Nevada Bank on Thursday furnished an inter
esting topic for Pine street yesterday. Mr..
Flood had been talking for some time of going
to Europe for the sne6t Of his health. which
has been very poor for the year past The COM
plcAted condition Of his business, however. in
terfered with the contemplated tour. The dis
astrious wheat deal Of last year. by whish the
bonanza banker lost some 100000 600, had LETT
q vast amount of financial complications. The
now building on Market street did not obtain
tenants as quickly az anticipated. The Nevada
Bank needed attention, and Mr.. Flood WAS
loath to see the institution that had made him
such power on Pine street pass into the COM
plete control of strangers Gradually, however,
the ex-eanker's Affairs have assumed . more
satisfactory shapa The wheat deal has been
settled and all accounts balanced Not a cent OF
the obligations is now owed BY the bank. The
new building n Market street Is filling mp and
promises TO become another pledge of the
growing importance Of San Franciscos largest
thoroughfore.
however, passed away from the control Of Mr.
Flood. and men who had hardly any share IN its
foundation will, in the near future at least. di-
rect It's business within new lines Senator
Fairs holdings In lands and securities are 50
large aud his yearly income 90 enormous that u
was thought he would not remain at the head OF
the Nevada Bank. The Senator's brief expert
enee ~ banker has evidently created an srti-
hciai taste for that calling, and he will remain
at the head Of the Pine street establishment.
The Senator Is essentially money-msksr. and
he sees q chance TO put . small investment TO
good proit Ia the Nevada Bank.
Mr.. Floods place on the board OF directors has
been filled by +. A Davis, who managed the
South Pacific Coast railroad 90 we'll for Senator
Fair that they got over s6,oOo.0oo from the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-06
Temperance of Commercial Travellers.

New York Mail and Express.
'Do you know" said one OF the craft to q
reporter the other day, 'tbat there are about
$4,000 commercin. travellers in the United
Stat~sl Surprised to hear itl Yes, most people
are when they told of it; but it's fact
nevertheless. You may also be surprised to
learn that each one of them spends on al aver
age So, 900 year, making total CT s24QO0O 000
II you add to this their salaries, averaging at
thu least $1,000 you have q total expendi-
ture by commercial travellers of 1920 co.,
coo year. This is naturally spent in all
parts OF the country. but the hotels and rail-
roads get the lions share Of it. During the last
ten years there has been great change in the
character of the commercial traveller. The old
Bohemian type has almost disappeared from the
road. and drinking men are much moro rarely
met with than formerly. A short time ago it
was almost impossible to get q merchant over
to your hotel to take a look at your samples
without first getting him TO leave his store on
the protsxt OF gettnga smile That is ell changed
now; the customers don't look for it, aud the
drummer seidoms gives it q thought
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-06
AN ADVANCE PROPHET COMING.
This Advocate of Now Religion on the Way
to New York.

TO New York
London Special
Lawrence Oliphant, who sailed for New York
last Saturday, is the advance prophet of new
religion. Oliphant has had . remarkable ca
resr. He has occupied one of the highest places
in English society. As the author OF satirical
society novel Of "Piccadilly' he is well known
in fhe United States. He has been a traveller
who has tsen in every country, aud as hunter.
adventurer and keen observer has written
many delightful works After years of adj
venturous wanderings he settled in London
and became a member OF Parliament for STIR
lingburgs His family name, literary reputa-
ton and great abilities made him eagerly
welcomed everywhere. The most brilliant
career was before him. when, without . word Of
warning. he resigned his seat in Parliament and
disappeared. When he was next heard of he
was working IS . day lsborer in community
of religious communists in South America.
From years of probation there Oliphant gradu-
sted to high position in the new religion. He
married a woman who believed a. he did. The
two retired to Syria tn prepare a new book of
revelations, but Mrs. Oliphant died before the
work was done. Upon the heights near their
summer cottage, at Halifax, Oliphant built a
temple, whore be says be lived in communlea-
ton with his wifes spirit until this book of later
revelations was completed. This book 10 now
upon the eve of publication, in London. and, it
is understood, will be out In New York soon
after his arrival IN that city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-06
Failure at Chicago.

CHICAGO. June 5-Confessions of Judgment
have been entered in the Superior Court
against the Degolyer varnisn COMPANY amount
LESSONS are entered In favor of the following
parties: First National Bank, 81, 627; Union Ma
tionAl Bank, $500; First National Bank. SIS, 600;
First National Bank. $l5, 0e0, William H.
trustee S5o.0 600. The failure is due to the fail
urs OF the Sheboycan Manufacturing Company,
whieh occurred last Saturday Three years
ago the DeGolyer company secured control of
the Sheboyean concern. This company was
deeply involved and the varnish company be-
came responsible for many Of its debts, and was
not able to carry the load.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-06
HARD LUCK FOR HOLSTERS
Out of Sixteen Men Lodged. Safely at
First Only One Scores.
The Giants 0utbatted Two to One, Still They
Took the Game-Managsr Spence Says
Umpire Valentine Did 1t.


Special 70 the Indianapolis Journal
NEW YORK, June Sill ever club played In
luck she Giants did this afternoon After throw
ing away chances enough 10 win 81 stupid base
running, and after drawing SIX successive
goose-eggs. they blundered On two runs and
won the game Four errors. Slatterys audacity,
and one base hit did the business The Hoosiers
COS men on bases in nearly every inning, and
yet couldn't get but one man across the plate.
They out-bstted the Giants By good majority,
but luck was dead against them Think or
. thrse-baeeer and . single in the same inning.
and yet no run. They got no less than sixteen
men on frst base. and only one run came OF 1t.
This was the fret run Of the game, and was
made In the fourth inning Denny hit long
fy to right. on which be made three ts.e-. a.
elattsry mu1ed the ball Bassett made single.
on which Denny scored. Foster muGed Nc
Geachy's fy, and this put Bassett on third and
McGeachy at second; there they dallied while
Esterbrook, Buckley and Shrsvs retired in
order. 10 the seventh. Bassett's tumble gave
Slattery base. He stole second by q
daring slide and Buckleys wild throw; then, on
an out ct first Slattery made an audacious
break for third, and got there on Esterbrook's
wild throw. Richardson hit TO Bassett. who
had Cd easy chance to put Slattery out at the
plate, bat wild throw spoiled it, and Slastsry
scored. Then Keefe came along with q safe hit
that brought Richardson homo and won the
game. Glasseock hit safely in the eighth. stole
second and made third on Dsnny's ont. Bassett
having played his string Of hits-three-wss I'M
able to make another, and GlAsscock was left
Shrsevs pitched . good game. and Buckley's
throwing and catching was immense, the latter
catching three men mapping ON bases and throw
ing out two more. Bassets's bad fielding and an
inability to bunch hits lost the game Score:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-06
NEWS FROM ABROAD.

Bismarck Lunches with the Empress-Condi.
ton OF Emperor Frederick.
BERLIN, June 5.-Prince Bismarck, after an
audience of an hour with the Emperor, lunched
alone with the Empress to-day. The Emperor
remained in his room this afternoon. 1t is re-
ported that the recent increase in the discharge
of pus from his throat has afforded him relief.
DR.. Howell has gone to London. owing to the
death Of his father. Dr.. Krause will replace
him.
The North German Gazette hints that the ex-
srcise of the Emperor's prerogative in forbid
ding the FORMULATION Of the quinquennial Par
lament bill. except under certain conditions,
does not involve the resignation of the MiniS
try, because. though the Ministry accepted the
quirquennial bill. it did not condemn trienniai
Parliamsnrs 81 n7f
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-06

Those who know umpire Valentines DISPOSE
ton not merely to favor the homo club. but to
do whatever he thinks will be to his own in
.terest, viii not be surprised to read the follow
ing complaint from Manager Spence 1t should
be remembered in this connection that Spence
il not man who endeavors to lay the blame
of defeat upon the umpire. His reputation in
the New England League last year was that OF
being the best friend the umpires had among
the managers Mr.. Spence sent the following
telegram 10 friend in this city after yesterday 9
game:
New YORK, June 5.
Valentine 10 taking games right out of our hands;
we had them shut out to-day. n. L. SPENCE.
And so it goes. The cheap staff OF umpires
with which the League is handicapped In ruin
ing this years sport Indianapolis WAS deprived
of one or two games at Chicago. as least one in
this city with Boston. and probably two in New
York by laundering umpirea
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-06
A Marriage of state.

The engagement of Mr. Joseph Chamberlain.
the mugwump English statesman, to Miss En-
dicott 10 still believed in here. A paper to-day
gravely declares that the marriage is delayed for
reasons analogous to those which prevented the
union Of Princess Victoria, of Prussia, aud
Alexander. of Battsnbere. The marriage. says
the writer, would be prejudicial to the Demo
cratic party aud might influence the coming
election. as Endicott 10 in Cievelands Cabinet,
and Chamberlain, with ant-Irish and home
rule feeling. is not . man whom Irish Democrats
would like to see marry an American. To this
remarkable piece of news il added some amusing
abuse Of American demagogucs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-06

one being split race Brother Ban broke the
mile and seventy yards record by quarter OF
second. the time being l:46s. The book makers
made very short odds on al the races. evidently
being afraid of the short horse, which seems 70
predomnate this year at this successful course.
First Race-Selling, for three-yesr-olds' SIX
furlones. A good start was made. with the horses
we'll punched Rapins. the favorite IL zoe
betting, won by length from Business. eecoao'
Stewart third Time, 1:l6t.
Second Race-Purss. for two-year-olds; nve
furiones. After several breakawsy they were
sent Of we'll punched Lee Dunkelspiel won by
half length; Business second, Teresa third.
Time. 1:04}
Third Raes-Se.ling purse. for three-year-olds
aud upwards; seven furlongA After tedious
delay at the post fairly good start was made.
Housatonic won, Kedar Kahn second, Tam
OShanter third. Time, 1922.
Fourth Race-Svespstakes for thrse-year-elds
and upwards; one mile and seventy yards. They
got of at the first attempt. Brother Ban woni
Nick Finer secoud. Estela third Time. E46t
Brother Bans time beats the record for this
distance quarter of q second.
Fifth Race-The Ripple stakes. for three ear
oids; $500 added; Que mile. Tenacity got away
first. but soon gave way to Maori. which held
thelesd to the thres-quarter post, when White
took she lead and held 1t well into the stretch,
whore Lavina Belle overlook him aud won easily;
White second, Maori third Time. 1:44.
Sixth Race-Purse for two-year-olds; five FUR
longs. A splendid start was made. Prince
Bowling winning; Nyleptha second, Tenny
third. Time, LOB
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-06

Mr.. Henry Willard writes confirming the state.
ment that he is about to undertake an expedi-
ton to the south pole. Dr. Neumayer, director
Of the Dsutsch0 Stewart. Of Hamburg, will CO.
operate with him.
The Presbyterian General Assembly met yes
terday in Belfast. The retiring moderator de-
clared In his opening speech that the Presby-
terrain Church is soundly Unionist in its views
Gladstonism, he said, implied the crpping Of
the church's resources. the transfer of education
into the hands of the Romanists and perhaps
the expulsion of Presbyterianism- from the
greater part of Ireland.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-06
Racing at Terre Haute.
specisl to the ,ndianapoiis Journal

TERRE II AurE, Ind, June 5.-There was .
good first days attendance at the trotting meet
ing to-day. As Terrs Haute comes in the
middle of the Ohio and Indiana circuit. which
includes Columbus, Cambridge City. Lima and
Dayton, and is also the inaugural meeting Of the
Northwestern circuit, which includes Freeport
GAINESVILLE. Milwaukee. St Paul and Mime
apolis, there are . good many we'll
known horses and horsemen here. The big
events come on Thursday and Friday. when sps-
cial trains will be run from indianapolis here.
On Thursday there will be free-for-all pace.
with eight entries. including Argyle, Toledo
Girl, Tommy Lynn and Benny. ADD on Friday
there will be . special trotting purse offered.
The races to-day were fairly satisfactory to the
spectators. az the favorites were beaten. The
following 10 the summary OF the 2:32 trot, purse.
ec00
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-06
Tho Horseshoe Toe-weight Patent.

PHILADELPHIA, June Son motion for coun.
sci for j. h. Fenton. of Chicago, Thomas Nor
gan, of this city, was to day enjoined by the
United States Circuit Court from infringing on
the compliments patent for -toe-weights for
horse-shoes. The shoe in question is in general
use for race-horses The same attorneys OBJ
tanned final injunction in behalf of their client,
restraining Boehm a. Cox from infringing on
Mr.. Fenton's rights. and damages in the sum Of
81. 600 as profits and royalties were awarded.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-06
New YORK, June 3.
Baseball Notes.

Clark Is pitching good ball for the Omaha
team.
Sporting Life: Sam Moffet, OF indianapolis.
is developing into a great pitcher. He bids fair
to equal his great Cleveland record of 1884
Tug Arundel told St Louis reporter: 81
have played under . good many men," says
John, ''but must say that Jack Glasscock is
one OF the finest men that ever captained q
team. He IL very kind to bis men, but you bet
he wants everybody to play BALL"
Several hundred tickets have been sold for
the game OF baseball between the police and
fremen this afternoon. Both sides will present
very strong nines The proceeds are to be
divided among disabled members of the two de-
partments The game will be called at o'clock
in Athletic Park.
All last year, and the earlier portion Of this,
the friends Of the homo team believed that the
Indianapolis club was weak only in the pitchers
box. During the last month the pitchers have
done as good work as those Of any club in the
country, but the team continues to lose. About
the time the batters begin to get their eyes on
the ball the pitchers will let down.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-06
Boulanesr's Policy Not Approved.

PARIS June 5-Ths majority of morning
papers regard Boulangers statement Of policy,
which he outlined in his speech yesterday, as
confused. contradictory and absurd.
Republican organs praise Minister Floquet's
reply, and express the belief that tho debate has
helped concentrate the Republican forces In
the Chamber. The Journal Des Debats. how
ever, says the declarations from tho Tribune do
not suffice to stay the course OF events
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-06
Racing ut ST. Louis.

ST. Louis, June 5.-Another perfect day
greeted the race-course Of the city to-day for the
eighth days races.
The first event was q selling purse for all ages;
three-quarters of . mile. Clone got off in front,
but around the last turn there was q general
punching. Tudor came away in the stretch and
won by a neck; Only Dare second, Balance
third. Time ll54
Second Rsce-Purse; one mile and a quarter.
They got away at the first attempt, well punched.
When within quarter of a mile from homo Ten
Day came away and won by half length; Fay
cite second, Sadie Mayo third. Time. 2l0f
Third Race-Bankers' and Brokers' stake one
and one-eiehth mile. Hunt and Alexandria alter
mated in the lead until the stretch was reached,
when Guardsman came away and won by a
length. With Ten Bugs second and Persian third.
Time. ISIS.
Fourth Raee-Fivs-eiehth-m mile dash, for two
year-olds. Adrienne got off in the front, but
Glitter soon took the lead. Entering the stretch.
Faunus came away and won by two lengths;
Rusk second. Glitter third Time, 1:04.
The last race was hurdle race: ono and one
half mile, over six hurdles. Voltigeur and Lijsro
went to the head after half the journey had
beer run, and, leading all the rest OF the way.
finished frst and second. Voltigusr finished
first. with Lijero second, and Uncle Dan third.
Time, 2504.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-06
BALTIMORE.

Earned runs-Baltimore g. Kansas City 1. Two
base hits-Farrell. Griffin Phillips, McTammany.
Three-bsse ht-Tucker. Home run-Tucksr. Stolen
bsses--Burns. Farrell (2), Tucker Shindle, Green
wood, O'Brien (2), Davis, Daniels. Esterday.
Double plays-Esterday Phillips and Brody t2. First
base on balls-Of Cunningham, 2: off Pagan 5. First
base errors-kansas City, 4. Struck out-By
Cunningham, 4. Time-1:55.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-06

A bridge across the English channel has been
projected 1t is to be twenty miles long. with .
suspension structure l60 feet above tho sea and
has been estimated At sI6O. 600. 600, and the
metal to be used will reach 2,000,0C0 tons AZ
yet it il o bridge on paper.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-06

The Boiler-maksrs' and Iron ShIp-builders'
Union, Of San Francisco, has decided that its
members must not work on Eastern or foreign
ground that they dangerous because of ''in-
ferior workmanship and poor material used ia
their construction
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-06

g. B. George. manager Of the Joseph Davis
Shoe Company. Of Lynn, MassL. contractors for
convict labor in the Virginia penitentiary, CON-
mitted suicide yesterday morning in the psni.
Tertiary yard 1T Richmond. by shooting him
self In the temple
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-06
Obituary.

PHILADELPHIA. June 5.-Col. Oliver H. Gef-
troy was found dead in his room. at Doonsys
Hotel, this evening. The deceased was for
many years proprietor Of the Gibson House, at
Cincinnati. o. He WAS about seventy-three
years Of age. Heart disease IL supposed to be
the cause Of his death.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-06
Deserved the Pie.


NtW
"what would you say Bobby. remarked the
minister, who was dining with the family, IF I
should ask your mamma to let you have an
other piece of piel"
II would say, Amen" replied Bobby, de-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-06
Kll.d an . railway wrsok,

YouNasrowN. o.. June 5-A construction
train on the Cleveland & Mahoniue railroad
was dsraiIed near Niles. O.. this morning, and
wrecked. killing Harry Schofsld and John
Rosenberg, OF Warren. o. Both men were
married.