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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24
THE TRACK OF A TORNADO.
Description ofthe t'Windfaiis' Which Are So
Destructive In the Northwest.

Description ofthe s.vvindfaIIs, Which Are So
Destructive In the Northwest.
St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Herbert Fisher, of Chicrgo who registered at
in reference TO the tornado that struck Mount
Vermont people inclined to believe that
these violent wind-storms increasing in
number and fury, but those who have been ac-
quainted with the North western country know
that this Is not the case. L have lived in Chi
cago for more than thirty years, during all of
which period my business necessitated frequent
visits to the forests Of Michigan. Wisconsin and
Minnesota. On my first trip IN 1857 / was
tonished by the destruction OF trees crossed
by wind-storms Every day came what
the forest in which not as much as q shrub
would be left standing but where tho ground
would be covered by fallen trees, piled one on
top Of the other in the widest confusion, many
Of them snapped in two and nearly all partially
stripped Of their branches. Some would lie in
one direction, some in another, and tho macs of
often necessitating n detour Of many miles to
advance few hundred yards. These wndfalls
were always narrow. never exceeding half
mile In width, and sometimes being but $50
yards from edge to edge. the most common
with being from quarter to u third of
mile. Ono of the most remarkable
son 81 tho wa Storm h' wtsn f.y
the edge. whore the obstruction was complete,
not n trace OF strong wind could be observed
IN the forest. the young trees being unbent and
evidently entirely undisturbed. The track was
plainly marked and narrowly defined AZ a
wagon road. Hundreds of these windfalls
would be met with IN the course OF q months
journey, and the testimony of all old inhabitants
WAS to the effect that tornadoes were by no
means rare. Little was heard of them because
the country was very sparsely settled, and a
dozen storms might occur without life being
lost. The destruction during tho last few
years has been great, not on account of the
greater frequency Of the storms, but because
more towns are likely to lie in the tornadoes
track
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.


To the Editor OF the indianapolis Journal
Believing the Journal to be philanthropic in
principle. ask the privileges of stating TO all con-
cerned that the Santa Fe railroad has offered
to ship grains for spring planting free to any OF
the western counties of Kansas should any one
desire to do These counties but few
years old Emigration has been wonderful and
we Lave plenty of people who will put out large
crops this year, but many Of them minus
the grain. IT the railroad lines east of Kansas
City will do as well as our Western roads, it
will give many of our friends chance to help
us by shipping seed corn and garden seeds. II
you wish. will act as agent for all that want
to make donations for this purpose by address
will it delivered without charges provided
the shipping Is no expense to me.
There is another way Of getting grain Mr.:
Rayle arrived last week. with six bushels of
seed corn. Some he brought from his home
near Kokomo. Ind, and the balance he secured
of his brother on the way. He is visiting two
of his nephews who have valuable farms near
Dighton, and be intends that his visit shall do
some good. Ii Nevery man who has . friend IN
the West should ship from one to five bushels OF
corn these new counties would have all they
wanted, and greater boom could not be ad-
mnistered at this particula: time. The Western
farmers are of two classes, She rustler and the
claim holder. The first are families who have
come to stay; the second bachelors, young
men and women; these simply holding their
claims until they can get small mort
ssss bs aVs ,P. As fms. sscep
they leave their land with some real
estate firm for sale at email cash payment
over the mortgage. This gives the purchaser a
chance to assume the mortgage and get decided
160 acres of land fer sums ranging from $3.50 to
1000 that will be very valuable before the
mortgage is due This is the best plan for get
ting cheap land since the good farming lands of
western Kansas and eastern Colorado
about all taken by homesteads and pre-emp
tions. So far any suffering. have been
wonderfully blessed. 1.-The poor ye have with
you always" but the spirit of our people is not
to beg, they simply ask the advantage offered
by tho railroads, knowing that many would
gladly give seeds for the spring planting II they
were once appraised of it. Hoping this may be
the means of much corn shipped, remain the
mouth piece of many who are waiting for the
blessing. i. NJ HUFF.
DIGHToN Kan.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24
The journal and the City of Indianapolis.
Frankfor4 Banner "a

Situated at the most fortunsts position in
the gas field of Indiana, Indianapolis is at the
door of possibilities that not be overestimat-
ed. If the supply of gas preserves it's present
flow, the increase in manufacturing plants will
be an hundred per cent in ten years, and this
means Indianapolis as the center for the largest
proportion of prosperity and benefit incident
thereto. The Journal Is endeavoring to erase
the narrow local jealousiss Of conflicting inter
ests. and awaken tho public to the necessity
city. in at once reaching out for some of the first
fruits that beginning TO blossom, and
preparation for the richer harvest that will fol-
low The Journals So, 600 fund for advertising
Indianapolis, should ali be provided for in one
dAy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24

'Now, il IL were true that the American price
OF an article IL the English price, plus the du-
ties, such blankets ought to be selling here at
60 30 per pair; but. as a matter of fact. Amer
can blankets OF precisely the same weight and
quality selling at $5s 20 per pair, or but rs
cents higher than in England"
Bessemer steel rails were first made In this
country In 1867, but not largely until 1870. Up
to the date OF opening the first steel-rail mill
here the English controlled our market and
prices charging Us $3.50 in gold per ton.
Since 1870 the American mills have furnished
our railroads with over three million tons at an
average cost OF $50 per ton in currency; their
prices going down from SI06 in 1870 to $40 in the
1880. and In 1883 standing nc $40 to $40 per ton.
The above may be briefly stated in compari-
son thus:
Per ton.
Prior TO 1867, Bessener steel rails In gold. $3.50
From 1870 to 1883. An average, In currency of. 80
Hence see that under the operation OF n
high protective tariff the price of Bessemer steel
rails was reduced on an average. during a pc
Rod of thirteen years, from 1870 to 1885, nearly
6.l1 (eight elsvenths); for taking the average Of
gold for the year 1866, when it ranged from
81. 25A, the lowest point. to 1.672, the highest
which would be 81. 46 ZIG In currency. find that
$3.50 per ton In gold was worth $2l9 s. in cur
rency, showing an actual redustion Of $l60 65
per ton in currency.
The price OF salt, including the BARREL in Chi
cago, WAS 81 in 1861 ia 1882 1t had declined to
about ST. per barrel Of $50 pounds or Ave bush
els That is decline of 100 per cent. in twenty
two years, notwithstand ding the tariff on import
ed salt in bags. sacks, and in bulk.
Here are the prices at Saginaw, Mich, where
three million barrA12 n war ara nd
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24
A Lesson from Two States.
ov1r NJ or1

The Republicans OF Pennsylvania last year
enacted liquor restriction laws nearly as string
ent those of Minnesota. The liquor interests
went over soldly to the Democrats. and, rails
ing the personal liberty and no Sunday" yell.
spent money like water to encompass Repub-
lican defeat The Repubcans accepted the
challenge, fought the battle for public decency
isfor all there was in It," and carried the State
like q cyclone In New York the Republican
State convention took brave ground for saloon
restriction, but the party managers and profess
sonal politicians took fright. lodged the issue
and lost the State election, as they deserved to
do and as they will do again, IL they get scared
and shirk and squirm about again.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24
Pity for McDonaid.
Salt Lake Tribune.

or course ex-senator Mcdonald, a. the
Tribune predicted was on hand before the SEN
ate committee yesterday, TO urge the admission
of Utah. 1t was part of his contract. How
he must hate himself when he thinks the matter
all over! An ex.S Senator of the United States; a
standing candidate for President, so degrading
himself as 70 60. for money, before n Senate
committees TO urge upon Congress the most trans
parent fraud of the century! He can OF course.
his fellow-men, but what does he do to satisfy
his own soull The old man should DO sincerely
Ditied
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24
The Un..traot,vensss of Ind,an apolis.

Apropos Of the discussion relating to q pro-
posed cyclorama of Gettysburg in rndianapolis,
q remark credited to Mr. VIM. Henderson ought
not to escape the notice Of the people OF that city,
It bore upon the barrennoss of the capital in the
matter OF attractions for visitors. The inn
portance Of his remark lies in it's truth. Size,
population and wealth considered, there is no
city innthe Union utterly unnteresting to
visitor as Indianapolis. whose people
seem to care SO little to make il attractive to
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24

Springfield Union.
They were in the parlor, occupying one chair
with but single thought. They had discussed
the tariff, the irish question, the sleighine, the
opera, the weather and other important topics
long pause:
'.Ducky!
"WhattyT
courtngf
'well, should say you were holding your
own"
Tableau
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24
The Value of Advertisements.


AT convention OF business managers of
newspapers in this city recently, the subject
was preached OF fixing a staple value upon adj
vertising space per thousand circulation. 1t fell
fiat. 1t is not circulation alone that makes ad-
vertising valuable but it is the character of
such circulation. The reader who is a buyer Of
goods is more important &c the advertiser than
O thousand readers who not buyers
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24

The principal had called the whole seminary
together and there was sulphur in the air.
Ladies'" she began. this morning the object
which hold in my hand, and which am given
to understand is a cigarette. was found in Miss
Rapide's room. Miss Rapide. have you any ex-
PLANTATION TO offer OF this scandalous circum-
stance2"
..P-p-please. Miss Duxbury," sobbed the cuI-
prit, hiding her face in her hands: 'I-I-I didn't
mean smoke them-I-I only BIB bought
them for-for-for the pictures!n
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24
The Fisheries Treaty in tho senate.


From friends of Senators to whom they have
talked somewhat freely and confidentially an
impression is gained that the treaty has little
chance Of ratification. Messrs. Frye and Hale
have been almost permitted to control the senti-
ment of the Senate on this subject, and it is al
most authoritatively stated that they are abso-
lutely opposed to tho treaty. Riddleberger will
vote against anything that savors of reciprocity
Vol
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24
Hopeless.
Puck.

Miss Chatty Latte (showing her library to
Boston Frendl-Yes, that's Browning. It's
awfuly good. suppose; but don't understand
all of it. like something lighter
Boston Friend-And you have Praedl
Miss Latte tblushing little)-Yes, have.
But it didn't do any good. boston Friend
drops the subject.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24
why He Left Town.


The Presidents delicate purpose Of Withdraw
ing from Washington while the national Demo
cratic committee is in session there is probably
inspired by an apprehension that something
might be said to induce him to abandon his
long-entertainsd and frmly-expressed prejudice
against second presidential term. It would be
very embarrassing to him if any of his followers
were to act as If they did not think him in
earnest when he wrote those historic sentiments
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24
A Free "Ad."

Minneapolis Tribune
Indianapolis Is raising fund for advertising
purposes. The city has many natural advan-
tages and the journal has come to the conclusion
that the world ought to know all about them.
A brotherly feeling inspires this little "ad;" we
want to see the Apoiis family do well.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24

Watcrbury AmeflcAn.
Princeton's new president DR.. Patton, will
not beg for money. In this respect he is in
marked contrast with his predecessor, DR..
McCosh There is not rich Presbyterian old
maid in the United States-and there are good
many OF them--whom no has not wooed behind
the seductive teapot, greatly to the increase OF
Princeton's Doodle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24
He Has n Dog.
Delphi Journal.

Delphi JOurHHI
The selection OF Hon. J. N. Huston as chair
man of the Republican State central committee
was an admirable one. Huston is splendid
organizer. He is the man for the place. And
then. with him, the Democrats have live issue.
He has dog.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24
A job Lot.
santa Barbara {

santa Barbara (Cal.) Press.
"Look here" she exclaimed, "this In terrible.
You charge me 25 cents for that card OF buttons
and back East could get them for 10 cents"
Eyes m a'aYn, but just think Of the ELEGANT
climate you get throwed in with every card Of
buttongh
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24
Rather Interesting.
Boston Herald.

Gen. Lew Wallace. the Republican candi-
date for Governor Of Indiana, would make the
contest in the Hoosier State rather interesting.
General Wallace IL not only able man in
public Affairs, but he II also the author of the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24
A Timely Thoughr.

PhiIade1ph1a Press.
On this anniversary of the birth Of him who
was first in war. first in peace and first in the
hearts of his countrymen let remember thar
he never made the presidential Office base for
a malignant attack upon the defenseless Ameri-
can sheep George Washington was no mutton
butcher. @sE sGssz
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24

inspiring them with the enthusiasm which
comes from organization and the contact of
individuals with bodies of the same line. but 1t
Is sodifying them that they are going out
like regiments of Cromwelfs ironsides IN every
State Discipline and aegressiveness can make
victory sure by being sure of victory"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24

The data Tor this article have been collated
from statistics given in the American Protec-
tionsts' Manual by Giles B. Stebbins, of De-
troit, Mich. edition of 1884, and supplemented
by calculations of my own. Many other exam
pies might be added, but this is enough for one
letter. VIM r. NORRIS
SHELBYvILLr. Ind Feb d.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24

THE most efficacious stimuIanus to excite the
appetite ANGosTuRA BITTERs. prepared by
feits. Ask your grocer or druggist for the gem
uine article.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24
The Latest Andover Question.
Boston Globe.

Boston Globe.
Andover professors have ceased to discuss
the hereafter of the heather, and will confne
their attention for the time to students who are
fond of female society. The world grows more
practical every day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24

to the jury. who, after consultation Of three
hours, returned ana said they were unable to
agree upon verdict They were then locked
up until tomorrow morning, when il is expect
ed they will agree.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24
Facts and Figures Versus Theories.


It is constantly asserted by the free-trade ad-
vocates of tariff reduction that the rate of duty
imposed on imported articles is added to the cost
Of the domestic article, and sold by the home
manufactures to the consumer that much higher.
This is very plausible theory, but like many
other theories in science, philosophy, medicine.
political economy, ETC., facts have knocked the
bottom out of it. and it deserves to be relegated
to the oblivious limbo of defunct absurdities.
In order to demonstrate the utter absurdity of
this free-trade hobby submit the following
facts. to wit:
Cotton piece goods were cheaper in 1882. I'M
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24
The situation In Vermont.

Boston Herald.
The Republicans reported to be very ac-
tive in Vermont, and the chances now are that
they will sweep the State for the Old Boy him
self, if he gets the nomination.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24
ON the Same Line of Reform.

PhIadeIphla PresS.
In Florida in Connecticut and Illinois there
are multiplying complaints against the postal
service. The genial Dickinson seems to be mess
ing matters as badly ever the irritable Villas
did
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24

ton Of any work Of fiction since "Uncle Toms
Cabin" il, indeed, 1t hasn't already surpassed
that book.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24

Indications.

WASHINGTON, Feb. %, A.
For Ohio and Indiana-Fair weather, followed
by light rains; slight changes in temperature;
light to fresh winds, generally from east to
south.
For nlincis-Light rain, slightly warmer:
light to fresh easterly winds. becoming variable.
For Lower Michigan, Wisconsin and Upper
Michigan-Fair weather, followed by light rain
or snow; warmer, followed by colder weather
In upper Michigan and Wisconsin; light to fresh
southerly winds, shifting to westerly.
Local Weather Record.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24

T-Traces Of precipitation.
Note-Onetenth of an inch of melted snow equals
one inch of snow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-24

The above two tables were taken from the
Boston Commercial Bulletin, an ACKNOWLEDGED
authority on comm rcial matters. i
The Boston Commercial Bulletin SAYS .sIn
order to determine the comparative prices Off
blankets in England and America, pair of five
England manufacturer at the lowest possible
cost The statement of their cost duty paid,
was as follows:
Cost of one pair of blankets received per
steamship Batavia, cost at wholesalair -
England, ass Id, equal to- -.-... S4.45
Weight duty, Eve pounds at SO cents. so ~
Add valorem duty 35 per cent.--.....-. 1.75 -
- 4.25
National Republican., 1888-04-11
THE COURT RECORD.

United States Supreme Court.-The proceed.
ings in the Supreme Court of the United States
yesterday were as tollows:
Joseph kirkwood, of Chicago, ILL.,, was ad.
No. a1a. James A. Robinson ct al plaintff
in error, VS.. James q. Fair. Argument con.
clnd ed by Mr. John A. Campbell for the plain.
No. e13 benjamin Lawrence ct al, plaintiff
In error, vs.. Edwin \. Merritt, late collector
&e ,c,,,; Argued y by Mr. Edwin 3, smith for the
jerks for the defendant in error.
NO. 2l6. Andrew Gleason appellant, VS.. The
District, of Columbia. Argued by Mr. V. b.
liant and by Mr. +. T. Devices for the appellee.
No 14S. Emma j, Blackjack ct al, appel
lants, vs. Jacob Small ct al; Argument com
nenced by Mr., d. II Rutledge' for the appel
lants and continued by Mr.. James Slmons for
Adjourned until to-day at IL o'clock.
Circuit Court, Division No. 1--Justicc Hag-
ncr..-Codd VS.. Armes; given to Jury with
privilege to bring in sealed verdict Brown
vs.. Chesapeake Fire Insurance Company; YER
dict for plaintiff for $1,000 with interest from
plaintiff for SSiG, Assimment-Nos i35, 5ll,
PIP 5li 5lS, 5lT SEQ 5s, 5sa is 5.i, 5a5 5sO, 81
Circuit Court, Division No. s-Justlce NTer.
rick; Bowie VS.. Hume; trial resumed and not
finished; jury again respitcd Assignment
Same rs for Tuesday.
Equity Court-Chief Justice Bingham AMI
TO the auditor ordered, Porter vs.. Porter
time to take testimony limited to seventy days
Shcan vs.. Burnstne; dismissal of bill for want
of replication ordered. Graham VS.. Graham;
VIM. w. Mohun appointed examiner to take
testimony. stevens VS.. stevens; complainant
ordered TO pay S25 TO take testimony Of defcn
dant. Taylor vs.. Casey; auditors report con.
iirmed. McGill vs.. Cameron; pro conlessO
against defendant Cameron granted. Danger
field VS.. Dangerheld; sale ratified and cause
referred to auditor. In ro Frank Ralbowski
lunatic; payment by committee to lunatic's
wife ordered. Beach VS. Beach decree of
March 81, 1883 modified, Wheeler VS. Wheeler;
testimony ordered taken before G. Inglc eX.
amner. Bayllss VS.. Farnhan; auditors report
confirmed, Assgnment-All cases undis.
posed Of
Probate Court-Justice cox.-Estate of
Ann Jones; executor filed additional bond for
$4,000. Estate of George Briscoe; inventory
of money filed. Estate of Weltha \. Emmons;
order ON Samuel +. Emmons to show cause
why letters ad coligcndum should not issue
returned as served by marshal,
Criminal Court ID Justice James John
Waters grand larceny; trial resumed and FIN.
ishcd; verdict guilty, Thomas Hogan and
James .Madigan, assault. with intent TO kill;
verdict not guilty, Assignment Cases mdis.
posed of and United States vs. George Sewell
for assault and Louisa Bohman two cases for
assault