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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-10
FALL OF A WELL-KNOWN WRITER.
Edward King in the Common Felons' Jail
of San Francesca.

Edward King in the Common Felons' Jail
of San francesca.
New York Tribune.
A Naples correspondent writes to Galig-
nani's Messenger, of Dec. %, as follows:
1t is sad piece of news, but Edward
King is now in the common felons' Jail of
San francesca in Naples. His crime is that
of swindling, swindling hotels and individ-
uals by giving them drafts on banks in
Paris, London and elsewhere, and then GO
ing to another town. He did this when he
could not borrow. Before / knew that he
had left Paris for debt or knew that he had
been swindling elsewhere, he applied to Inc
for small loan until he could receive
what he asked for. now see that it has
''gOne glimmering" l knew that he had
left Paris under mysterious circumstances,
but did not know that he was a truffatOre,
knew of him as the esteemed correspondent
of the New York Evening Post and theBos-
ton Journal.
The American Consul there, an old lawyer,
warned the man that he was pursuing a
criminal course and will not aid him, eX-
cept so far as to see that he has a fair trial
when the case comes up. Edward King is
now living at the expense of Italy on beans,
bread and water, at a cost of forty centimeS
a day, even maccaroni being considered
trial in the San Francesca jail. His swindles
i say nothing of his ''loans'-amount, as
far as known, to some 1,500 francs, and if
the case goes against him. as fear it WILL
Edward King will have his head shaved,
wear striped dress, and be put at hard
labor in the penitentiary, either on the
classic isle of Persia or in the less classic
Civita Vecchia. 1t is very sad. sometimes
think the man more fool than knave. If
there had been intent to swindle, it seems
to me that he would have drawn larger
sums and then have got out of Italy. What
pity it is that some of us were not warned
of his weakness.
When Horace White, editor of the Even
ing Post, read the foregoing article he re-
marked that the statements contained
therein were probably true. He had not
heard directly from Mr.. King for seven
months, but knew that he had been trying
to raise money on the strength of his con-
nection with the Post About year ago
the Post declined to pay certain drafts that
he drew in advance of his salary. When
George Haven Putnam, the publisher, was
in London, King borrowed $50 of him
and is still Mr.. Putnam's debtor. Numerous
other American acquaintance are Kings
| creditors in small sums. Mr.. White does
not know the unfortunate man personally.
| Post under William Cullen Bryant, and
when the new management assumed con-
| troll of the paper he was continued in that
| office, having proved himself an able and
| popular writer. He dropped out without
| informing Mr.. White of his intentions.
1t was reported here several months ago
| that King had disappeared, and his friends
| expressed their belief at the time that his
| mind was affected. He turned up again
| however and it was supposed that he had
resumed his duties.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-10
HIS FIRST SKIRMISH.
A Veterans Early Experience with Rebel
Lead.

A Veterans Early Experience with Rebel
New York Tribune.
II experienced less fear during my first
was ill.," said veteran the other day, who
enlisted in the Sixth Pennsylvania Reserve
Volunteer Corps when the first call for
troops was issued by the President in 1861,
and served during the entire five years OF
the war, being promoted from a lieutenant
to major for bravery.
ut was the battle of Drainesville Va. We
had gone out on a f0raglng expedition and
met the enemy on a similar errand. We
were about equal in numbers, and after our
advance guard had been driven in the fight
ing began to grow rather hot. There was a
slight rise of ground between us, and the
bullets from the JOhnnies' guns went whiZ-
Zing over our heads for some time. Then
we were ordered forward. and as we got to
the top of the rise of ground the enemy
were about three hundred yards away from
us and firing away for all they were worth,
and we were returning the fire.
Il was young man then, about eighteen
years old, end my idea of a battle was
and stab each other with our bayonets and
swords. When we were ordered forward
to charge them the bullets were whistling
about our heads at lively rate, and as we
George, we shall get to fighting very soon
nowp Well, the .Johnnies turned and ran,
and when it was all over still thought we
had not had a battle, but from what after
ward learned I knew we had had a hot
fight.
There was another incident connected
with it that l shall never forget. When
the 'rebs' started to run / plainly saw one
fellow turn back and fire his gun, and then
turn round and run again. When he fired
saw our captain reach down to his ankle,
and then straighten up again and start to
run on, but he almost Immediately fell.
He picked himself up again, and, doubling
mp his fist, he shook it at the retreating
troops and roared out: 'You---
-, if l had hold of you would wiring
Shot through the ankle. and he barely es-
capped losing his leg. He went on crutches
for number of years and still walks lean
ing heavily on a stout cane"
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commission was 81 on each ticket sold. the
two roads named quietly, through their
travelling passenger men, informed ticket
agents at prominent points In Indiana and
Ohio that they would pay $3.50 commission
on every ticket sold. The Chicago d Alton
became aware of the scheme and then an
nounced that it would pay $50 commission
on any and all tickets sold in this territory,
showing no fayoritisn, and as result its
business doomed, while their competitors
saw that theirs was falling off. Now it is
understood that within q few days the
three roads will go back to the payment of
but 81 on tickets sold reading over their
lines, and will, as well, better equallze the
number OF their travelling passenger agents.
1t is stated that there is very seldom q
building erected and improvements made
at so near the actual cost as those which
have been made by the Union Railway
Company during the last two years. In no
case has there been any speculation, or
what is called put mp" Jobs; in fact 1t is
money on the work and some of the sub
contractors were out few thousand dol
lars. Railroad officials and business men
generally, when told the cost OF the struct-
ure and its approaches, are surprised that
it so little exceeded 81 900, 900, and all admit
that indianapolis has a station that 1t has
reason to be proud Of
The shabby treatment which the Ohio,
Indiana 81 Western is receiving from the
Cincinnati, Sandusky q Cleveland road is
damaging to both roads. If the o., /. 81 w.
turns all of its east-bound business over to
some other connection at Springfield, the
c., S. & G.. people will realize the value of
the o., i. & w. to them as connection.
The c., s. g. c. still refuses to haul the
trains of the o., l. &. w. through to Co
lumbus, and on arriving at Springfield the
passengers must change cars if they wish
to go beyond that point. The effort of the
C., ). d. &. management seems to be en-
tirely directed to inconvenience the O., l..
* w. as far as possible. All efforts to COM
promise the misunderstanding between the
two companies are fruitless.
The Pennsylvania people will do a good
deal this year in the way of general i'm
provements both east and west of Pitts
burg. The four tracks between Philadel-
phia and Jersey City will be completed.
| The great BrOad-street Station at Phila-
| delphia is to be further enlarged at a large
expense. and it is expected this improve
ment Will be commenced by midsummer.
| The question of constructing bridge over
| the river ut Pittsburg, connecting the Pan
| handle with the main line is again up, and
| if it is completed it will avoid the necessity
| of hauling freight through the city of Pitts
burg and subjecting it to incidental delays
| Fifty or more engines will be built for the
| lines west of Pittsburg. and couple thou
| sand cars are already under contract and
| more are to be ordered.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-10
Why Senator Coke Isn't Society Man.
Special.

The social phase of public life, which so
many find the chief delight of high station,
is not a source of pleasure to Senator Coke.
He does not feel at home at balls and recep-
tions. Just prior TO the Presidents New
Years reception, when it was the social
event agitating Washington people, q
brother Senator remarked to the Texan:
"Coke, | suppose you are going to the re-
"Well, / don't know" was the reply. II
haven't made up my mind
"Oh, you ought to co." urged the Senator
to Coke.
''Yes,p said the latter, II suppose ought.
but hate these receptions, these crowds.
don't find room enough TO get about, and
am always in somebody's way or some
body's in my way. Now, the last time was
at one of the big receptions / got off In u
correr where / thought L was out of the
way. Pretty soon along came a lady
dressed in style, with one of those dresses
that's all bottom and no top. She COM
menced to bow and smile at me, and though
i didn't know her i bowed and smiled
back There she stood bowling and smiling.
and then noticed she was pulling at her
dress, that trailed all over the floor.
noticed young fellow standing behind
her, and SO l reached over and, shaking
him by the shoulder, said: why don't you
get of the lady's dressp Well. she looked
straight at my feet, and, by George, / was
standing on her dress myself"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-10
A QUEEN OF AN OREGON RANCH.
Young, Clever and Rich, but She is Not Go
ing to Marry just Yet.

Young, Clever and Rich, but She Is Not Co
ing to Marry just Yet.
Portland Oregonian.
On Imnaha creek, about forty miles from
the frontier town of La Grande. in eastern
Oregon, lives handsome girl Just out
of her teens, who is fast winning fame and
fortune. She is imnaha Williams, daugh-
ter of white Man and an Indian woman,
formerly member of Chief Joseph's band.
The father died four years ago, leaving
large ranch and some 5000 cattle and horses
to her care. Since then she has increased
sold over $4,000 worth of stock. 7. c.
Henderson, of La Grande, who Is now In
this city, talked to reporter about this
girl to-day, saying;
What Miss Williams has accomplished
astonishes everybody in eastern Oregon,
and there is great deal said about her sue
cesses. The Imnaha creek ranch is more than
twenty miles from any road, and to get TO
it one must make his way over trail across
a spur of the Blue mountains. There is no
sign of any habitation anywhere, and IL is
not until YOU have Travelled moro than n
dozen miles and reached the crest of the
mountains. that you come in sight Of
eight wide. 1t is here that this young girl
water rights and all the land by
first location, and here she is
road you catch sight of neat log house
just on the edge of the stream. Around it
are some pretty patches of flowers and a
garden, and just back of the house, about
five hundred yards away, is large corral.
Everything is in perfect order. The girls
mother is in i'll health and is seldom seen.
Two Germans employed by Miss Imnaha
take care of the stock; but she is her own
superintendent and takes the whole man
agement of the ranch upon herself She
rides like Tartar chief, and there are few
of the masculine sex who know more about
stock than she does. She was educat-
ed at the convent In Portland. and d. it al is
When she took hold of the ranch it was
not worth $4,000, but the rise in real estate
throughout the eastern part of the State
and her management have quadrupled the
value of the property. Already she is the
queen of Oregon stock growers. and has
many suitors, but to all she declares that
she does not care to marry. She, however.
enjoys their society, and at all the enter
tainments at La Grande she is the reigning
attraction.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-10
AN INDIANA TRAVELLER.
A Sixteen-Year-Old Lad Succeeds in Cir
COMMUNICATING the Globe.
Letter in New York Herald.

n Sixteen Year-Old Lad Succeeds in Cir
COMMUNICATING the Globe.
Goshen Times.
Henry NJ. Strohm, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Abraham Strohm. of New Paris, this coun-
ty, left home on March 2, 1857, to see the
world. He did not run away, but left with
the NATURALIZATION consent of his par
ents. He was then only about sixteen
years of age. Going West, he stopped for
some time at several points in one or two
of the Western States, and then proceeded
to Portland, Ore, which is 2,40O miles from
here.
From there he went to San Francisco, a
distance of 600 miles, where he shipped in a
whaler with a view of going to the Arctic
ocean. Ill treatment on board the vessel,
however, induced him to abandon the
whaler, and ne landed on Gaun, one of the
South Sea islands. distant 5000 miles from
San Francisco. Here he was captured sew
eral times by the natives, but every time
made his escape to the settlements.
After being detained on this island for
about six months, he found an opportunity
to GO to Manila, one of the Philippine
islands, a distance of LOO miles, where he
was kindly received by United States Con-
sui A. r. Webb. Through Hon. B. F. Shively,
NJ. c., Secretary of State BayaTd interested
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-10
How a Poor Day Laborer Came to Acquire
an Estate Worth $4,000, 900.


Titusville Special to Pittsburg Times.
Persons who imagine the members of the
Standard Oil Company are the only men
who acquire more than ordinary riches in
the oil business are not acquainted with
the facts. The oil country is full of men
ness and never had any connection what
ever with the big Standard. John Nc
KeOwn, of Washington, Pa, is reputed to
be the wealthiest oil producer, and his fig
ure is placed at Zoo, although it is
likely to be much more than this. Mr. Nc
Keown is a native of Ireland and began his
oil regions, coming directly from Castle
Garden to the Pennsylvania oil regions
during the early excitement on Oil creek,
and began as a day laborer, working for So
day, handling a pick and shovel for man
who had contracts for grading oil-well der
ricks and tank seats He soon became a
contractor himself, and from that got a
small interest in well which proved to be
a good investment Mr. McKeown was not
one of those whose riches were suddenly ac-
CURED. They came to him slowly, and only
through hard work and careful investments.
From Oil creek he went TO Bradford. in the
early days of that development, and there
he was wonderfully successful. His opera
tions there were mostly on the rich Bing-
ham lands, where every we'll was a success.
He left Bradford very rich man and went
to Butler county, buying small farm not
far from Martinsburg. Although small
tract, this was one of the most prolific in the
great Butler field, and Mr.. Nc keown realized
another fortune here. During this time he
was making careful investments. mostly in
real estate IN Pennsylvania and the West,
and these investments. so far as is known,
have all realized handsomely. Indeed,
none of McKeOwn's friends can point to any
considerable investment of his that has not
been good one. He is man upon whom
fortune always smiles His wonderful sue
cess in the Washington and Taylorstown
oil-felds is familiar to newspaper readers.
In the Washington district he probably de-
veloped the richest spot ever tapped in the
Pennsylvania region. 1t is said that three
farms here of which he was the chief bene-
ficiary produced 5000 900 worth of oil
alone. Mr.. McKeown owns large amount
of valuable city property in Baltimore and
Philadelphia, as well as cattle ranches in
the West. He has invested largely in the
new Turkeyfoot district lately opened up
by the Bridgewater Gas Company. and If
the region, comes up to the expectations of
the trade he will realize another fortune
there.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-10

himself in the young man, and wrote to
Consul Webb TO extend to him all the as
sistance he might need. Mr.. Webb wrote
that Mr.. Strohm looks healthy and robust,
and appears In every way qualified to take
care of himself in any part of the world.
From Manila he went TO Hong Kong, in
China, a distance of 900 miles. He was
there called upon by the United States
consul resident in that city, and asked by
the official if he wanted any help, but de-
clined assistance, and said that he was
quite able to help himself!
From Hong Kong he proceeded to Sgd
ney, Australia, a distance of 5000 miles,
and finally shipped as sailor at $40 a
month from that city for London, on Oct.
IS, 1888, in the Star of Italy. The distance
from Sydney to London is 1900 miles, and
the vessel is due at the latter city on the
18th of February. He is expected to sail
thence for New York, and then come home,
another little trip of 1900 miles. When he
arrives at New Paris he will hav Q made the
circuit of the globe.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-10
Sound Republican Doctrine.

party loyalty or whose patriotism depend
in any degree upon the selections made by
President-elect Harrison for his Cabinet,
that man is unworthy party prominence.
If there is candidate, for Cabinet or other
position, in this State whose party enthusi-
asm and zeal will be modified by failure to
receive recognition, his disappointment will
be the best proof of General Harrison's
sagacity and the public's good fortune.
Any man who will refuse to serve his party
because he does not get just what he wants
is not patriot, and his enthusiasm is too
personal to be of real service to his country
when it is called into action.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-10
A Bullet from the Heart Of a Tree.

A white pine tree was cut recently in Gar.
ret county, near the site of the old Braddock
road, and converted into shingles. 1t was
mated to he at least three bmndred v es,,.
old. In cutting it up, the saw going through
some tough substance, then supposed TO be
a knot. attracted attention, and investiga-
ton disclosed bullet imbedded within
point was thirty-two inches in diameter.
About one-third of the bullet was sawed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-10

away, the remainder, weighing at least an
ounce. being left in corner of the butt end
of single. The ball is supposed TO have
docks men during the campaign which cul-
minated in the disaster at Fort Du Quesne.
In this event, the bullet was imbedded in
the tree 1873 years ago, each years growth
burying it deeper. it is a most interesting
memento of the ilI-starred campaign of 1765.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-10

Jewish Messenger.
A certain Jewish preacher had the i'm
pertinence recently TO refer 10 the sup
posed founder of Christianity as IAN ami
able young enthusiast of moderate educa-
tion.n While themes OF this character are
out of place in the synagogue. no Jewish
preacher has a right TO refer contemptuous-
ly TO Christianity's founder. We resent
prejudice against Judaism; let us be careful
lest we show the same spirit of prejudice
toward other religions.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-10
DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.
Indications.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-For Indiana
Clearing weather, except along the lakes
continued light SHOWS; much colder; high
westerly winds, diminishing in force Thurs
day night.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-10

BRowN's ExPEcroRANT never fails 70
cure coughs, colds, etc. Price 50 cents. Sold
by all druggists.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-10

ssSToP that cough. Browns Expectorant L.
only 80 cents a bottle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-10
IMPROVED UNITED STATES SCALES

We are making all Sizes of Railroad Track Wagon Hop
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pay Send for circulars references and prices
before buying UNITED STATES SCALE CO, Terre
Haute, Ind incorporated capital, s50.0oo1
Second-han Railroad Track. Wagon and other scales
Fairbanks Howe and other makes ON hand and for sale
cheap.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-10
A BIG FORTUNE IN OIL.

Trace of precipitation. Note-One inch Of
melted snow equals ten inches of snow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-10
Local WeGther Report,

General Observations.
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 9-7P.M.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-14
Noticetobu1deTs
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, !
ST. PAUL, Mimi, January 10, 1889.

J
Sealed proposals will be received by the
Board of Education of the city of St. Paul
until the hour of IL clock IN. on Thursday.
the 18th day of january, 1880, for the con
strucion of a NEW SCHOOL BUILDING
on the site selected land described as lots
81. So 81 and 35, block 6. Lake Park Addi-
ton to st. Paul., according to plans and
specifications drawn, prepared and revised
by Mr.. S. +. Adams, architect, now on file, to
be seen at the Office of the undersigned
Separate bids for above will be entertained
either as four or an eightroom building.
Sealed proposals will also be received at
the same place during the time above speci-
fed and according to plans prepared by
Messrs. Wilcox d Johnston, architects, for
the construction of a
STEEL DONE for the observatory tower
of the High School Building, the drawings,
etc.. also being on file at this Office.
Each bid must be accompanied by bond
on the part of the bidder, with two (2) good
and sufficient sureties in sum amounting
to at least twenty-five (25) per centum OF the
contract price of the material proposed to be
furnished and of the work proposed to be
done in said bid, and conditioned that in
case such bid is accepted by the Board of
Education the bidder will enter into con-
ira ct with said Board to furnish all material
and perform all work in accordance with the
requirements of the plans and specifications,
and for the price stated in his said bid.
Correct form of blanks used for above re-
CURED bonds can be had at the Office Of the
Corporation Attorney.
A check in like amount, properly certi-
fed and made payable to the order of the
Board of Education of the City of st. Paul,
will be received i'll lieu of the bond above
specified if so preferred for the bidder.
The right to reject any or all bids is re-
served by the Board of Education.
All bids must be plainly marked on ex-
terror of sealed envelope, proposals for
Lake Park School, or For Steel Dome''' in
IL nd ,t-tt n fHn Eprf1 orr nf
the bidder, and addressed, mailed or handed
to the undersigned at his office in the High
School Building where he will receive them
during the usual business hours until the
final hour of the day above stated for their
reception. By direction.
1I-I6 OTTO DREHER, Secretary. Z,