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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-04-07
RAILWAY RELIEF ASSOCIATIONS.
Some of the Means Taken by Railway Com
panies for the Protection of Employes.

panies for the Protection of EMPLOYEES,
L. o. Goddard, in April Century.
Seeing as we do the many lines in the
country grouped into large systems whose
ownership VIII no doubt remain stable i'm
years to come, permanence of employment
and stability of position is easy to be
guaranteed, and the corporations can now
better secure their own rights and
croachments of the public by drawing their
employees more closely to them, showing
that paternal care and solicitude for them
which tend to establish good feeling and
community of interest.
Relief associations under the guidance of
the companies will do this. They are
hourishing on the Baltimore g. Ohio and
the pennsylvania railroads. The OrganiZa-
lions on those roads may be taken as the
type OF what other companies should do.
the elder Garrett nearly ten years ago. At
1T organization all employees could iOin
without regard to age. After a short period
those over forty-hve years and those who
not allowed to join, All persons
pany are required to pass a med
lcal examination, must be under
foTty-hve years of age, and must join the
that nearly all their employees are members.
The compulsory feature looks to an out
slider like a hardship, but the obligation is
on him only who seeks employment.
The employees are divided into two class
esEhaZardous and non-haZardOus; and these
two classes are divided into five Others who
pay into a fund certain fixed sums each
month, according to the amount of wages
regularly received. Benefits are paid
u s Tisfenty and 1nafe"dR IsaSiemd in 'a sna
a gross sum to the beneficiary when death
contributed. Free medical and surgical at
tendance is given, hospitals are established,
physicians are appointed at convenient
points on the line. The company has con-
tributed 500, 000, the interest on which, at
6Iper cent, goes into the fund yearly. 1t
also puts 5000 per year into a su%perannu-
alton fund. A building loan association
has also been formed, which has become
quite popular.
There are many other liberal features, of
which limited space will not permit an
enumeration.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has
also adopted a system of relief similar to
that of the Baltimore 81 Ohio, but not so
extensive. 1t is entirely voluntary and
numbers over twenty thousand. 1t rapidly
increases In popularity as its benefits be-
come more appreciated.
In both companies the employees are rap
idly leaving the local benevolent assO-
Citations; they find they can insure them
selves with the aid of a solvent and
powerful company for much less money
than in the thousand and one local lodges
whose solvency depends on the honesty of
q secretary or a treasurer.
Other systems of relief, but to a minor
extent, have been adopted by railway com
"panles-nOtably free hospital service for
the sick and disabled upon the Santa Fe
and Missouri Pacific, all of which materially
lessen the number of claims for damages
and subsequent costly trials and judgments
In the courts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-04-07
NYE IN THE HOOSIER STATE
He Visits the Natural-GaS Headquarters
and Tells of Its First Discovery.
Important Facts Concerning the Skunk Ranch
Near Huntington-The Honest Egg Mer-
chant of the Little Town of Fairm0nt.
downright. 1859. by Edgar ". Nye.l


The past week we have been gaily rico
chetlng to and fro over the State of lndi-
ana. Indiana is keenly alive to the great
try. Indiana believes that good men should
be at the helm, and she also has in mind
several of those who would be willing to
attend to the helm business if urged to do
so.
KokomO is the headquarters for natural
gas. Those who wish to observe this phe-
nomenon should not forget to visit Koko-
mo. T~wenty-one years G an oil COM
pany bored down nine hundred feet or so
in search of oil in what is now called the
gas belt. At that depth the drill broke off
and as no one in the neighborhood was
strong enough in the front teeth TO pull 1T
out, it has remained there ever since. The
p~rOvldential feature about it is, that had
the drill gone a few feet further, gas In
great quantities would have been turned
loose and no one would lave known what
to do with it. Now it is regarded as a bless
ing, while at that time it might have
scared the people out of the country. Gas
was discovered by a dentist at Find lay, o.,
/ believe. He had a ~cistern. through the
water of which he noticed little bubbles
percolating from time to time. This gas
had a slight odor resembling the tomb of
the Capulets. The doctor placed a large
inverted sheet-iron funnel over the cistern
and to the apex he attached a
pipe leading to the kitchen stove.
By changing the CRATE a little he was en-,
abled to utilize this gas for cooking and
heating purposes for many years before any
great notice was taken of it. Being of an
inventive turn of mind, he arranged q
scheme by which he was enabled to light
the fire in the morning without getting out
of bed.
When a great man comes to Kokomo, in
stead of calling out the band, they take
him to the biggest gas well and touch it off
for him. So far it has worked very well,
except in the case OF the honorable Dani hd
late wal at the time the well was blown up,
and he was SO startled that he ran all the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-04-07
CHEATHAM CAUGHT THEM.
He Persuaded His Fellow-Citizens that Sim
mons Had Too Much Influence.

Philadelphia Record.
The election of Chatham (colored) over
Simmons (whitel to Congress from eastern
North Carolina was brought about in a
very funny manner, and was practically
settled in half an hour. Opposite New
Berne is the town called James City. 1t is
settled entirely by the blacks, and Sim
mons knew he had to get this solid vote to
be reelected.
His friends went over and called a public
meeting, and stated what Mr.. Simmons had
lone for the district and the colored peO-
pie, and as he really had proved himself a
benefactor the cOlored electors were ready
to go for him to a man. The talk was all
for Simmons, and Cheatham was repudi-
ated and insulted. No one thought he had
the ghost of a show, but he was hiding his
time. The night before election Mr.. Cheat
ham himself appeared at a called meeting
speaking, and one of the leaders inquired:
Didn't Mars Simmons git dat 'propria-
ton fur de new pos Offss"
Eyes. he did,
Didn't he git that preparation fur a stone
road to the soldiers cemeteryi"
"Yes, he did"
Didn't he git that preparation to build
a new revenue cutter for DIS yere dees-
Eyes. he did,
well. then, what we're talkin' bout
What's de matter of Mars Simmonsi"
Oats jist de trouble, gem'len,D replied
Mr.. Cheatham, as he got his opening.
MARS Simmons got too much influence.
He goes down dar to Washington. an says:
.Missur Cleveland, want dat new pos offs
down to New BerDe.' An Missur Cleve-
land he says: All right, Missur Simmons,
take all de money you want An Mars
Simmons goes back dar purity soon an says:
.Missur Cleveland, ! want stone road down
dar in New Berne.'.,, An Missnr
Cleveland he say. All right. Mr..
Simmons. / give you 10000 to make stone
road An Mars Simmons goes back In two
weeks agin an says: 'Missur Cleveland, l
want revenue cutter down dar' in New
Berne.' An Missur Cleveland he say: All
right, Missur Simmons. | send you one.
Now, gem'len, when Mars Simmons goes
down to Washington dis winter an says:
'Missur Cleveland, / want you to take all
dem niggers in James City and put 'em
back into slavery agin'. What Missur
Cleveland gwine ter replyf He likes Mars
Simmons. Mars Simmons got a heap of in
fiuence ober him. So he's gwine to say:
All right, Missur Simmons. I'll do it wild
de utmos' pleasure OATS what he's gwine
ter say, an whar will you niggers be in one
week arter DAFT"
The alarm spread like wild fire, and the
more it was talked the more 1t was be.
lieved, and the next day every single black
vote in the town went to Cheatham and
elected him.
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a N QlurQt-GuS Het-1He fT1uc OF hCHoHo
way to indianapolis, it is said, surrender
ing to every one he met on the way. he
was heard to say; as he poulticed his inn
mortal soul with a flagOn of Matt Hen
ning's Celebrated Anodyne for Man and
Beast, that he would rather fill a drunk
ards grave any day than to be scared TO
death in a foreign strand.
Indiana, among other distinct features, is
the proud possessOr of the only successful
skunk ranch in the world. of which we
know, at least. If there are any other
skunk ranches now, on a paying basis L
ton of this little rhododendron has so far
been left to Mr.. Joseph Lininger, near
Huntington. He has a ranch there of this
kind, and goes into society very little, in
groceries are handed over the fence to him
by means of a fishing pole.
Skunks are most priced for their fur and
also their oil. The oil is not used on salad,
as many suppose, but as a remedy for Group
Skunk's oil is worth ten cents an ounce, and
the contest between a tablespoonful of it
and a case of Group is said to be entirely
one-sided. Mr.. LiniDger began with four
teen of these animals. He now has several
hundred of them, and can buy any of the
adjoining farms at his own price.
Last summer he used to go to church at
Huntington every Sunday morning, but
this year the church is paying him s. a
week to pray In secret.
The skunkl Is said TO possess strong affec-
ton for the human being, but in most
instances it is not returned. The skunk
resembles the elephant in one respect, viz:
because he cannot climb a tree.
Mr.. Lininger says this little animal does
not require much food, and even that little
is of the very plainest kind. And yet he is
an Otfal eater after all.
The sac which supplies the little hello
trope with his a~ll-pervading sentiments
may be easily removed, says Mr.. Lininger,
and then the animal is as harmless and even
more devoted than the common house cat.
Possibly that may lead to the general adop-
ton of this animal as a house pet some day.
and along with the stingless bulldog our
houses will be filled with delight. Then
the New York landlord who cannot let us
have a house if we are injudiciOus enough
to be parents and publicly admit it can let
his high-stoop brown-stone fronttoa poodle
dog intirmary or q skunk aquarium and
thank heaven that he Is not encouraging
American children in our great metropolis.
Here in Indiana there lives at Paramount
an honest and deserving green-grOcer and
tradesman, whose name / did not succeed
in getting. He deserves to do well. He
does not prevaricate. He does not try to
misrepresent. Ranged along the front of
the store he exhibits vegetables of all
kinds, fruit in season, butter and eggs. All
look sweet and clean. Everything is neatly
arranged. Hung over these articles is the
price-marks. Coming along the ~egg-counter
You discover a single on which is painted
with shoe-blacking:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-04-07

choicest brand. But Ella is not speaking
of maidenly love. Nay. she is referring 10
the love that permeates n manly being.
The hearts last love is what Ella IS after.
Why the last lovei Why is il besti. Has
the passion. depth and wealth of all for
mer loves become im~pregnated into the last
love, giving il a rarer, richer havorf. is
this your idea, Ellai Does love stand In
the same category with violins and wine,
improving with agef You failed TO make
your meaning clear. Try il again.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-04-07

Washington Post.
Over in New York, the other night, De
Wolf Hopper, the burlesQue performer,
sang a topical stanza ABOUT the woman in
a sort of decorated umbrella on her head
arose from her seat in one of the front rows
and founced out of the theater. We are
now in a state of grevious doubt as TO
whether De Wolf Hopper is a real mean old
thing or a public benefactor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-04-07
Needs Explanation.
Minneapolis Tribune.

Minneapolis Tribune.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox cries out in tones of
exaggerated passion, Give me the hearts
last love, for that is best" How Ella fig
ures this ont, We fail 20 see. The first
sSor fcy no ., h T rbSpnnss w naaIie,. as ihe an-
sidered by connoisseurs to be the best and
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-08-31

Kuhn, Maggie and Katie Olayland, Nellie
Topping, Minnie Morgan, Mamie Duncan,
Flora Van Pelt, Annie Brown, Minnie
Alexander, Maggie Gilmore, Emma
and Lee Mitchell, Mrs Seymour Dan
levy and daughter Blanche, McClaiu,
Cora Alexander, LaUghlip, Bessie
Cooke Aunie c arke, the Misses Woodruff,
Of Arkansas, Mrs. William Ramsey, Mrs.
Eaglsh and daughter, Cf Kansas City,
No, Messis. A. T. Bowie, Charles, George
ami Henry Cooke, Thomas Simpers, George
and Frank Hathaway, ST. Clair Alexan-
der, J.. O. HeiDlein, Z w. Houser, ]. o.
and Ollie HOWells, Nicholas Kuhn, DR..
Audy and Lawrence Heinlein, Will Day,
Woodruff, of Arkansas, Wilbur Top.
ping, Charles Morgan, Charles WoodcOck,
B. F. Caldwell, Harry Fogle, Harry Nor
gan, Fred Amrine.
Mr. Charles H. ATrick, candidate for
senatorial honoTs, was in town yesterday.
Some of Mr. Arrick's friends, and they
are numerous about here, are wondering
at the stand taken by the editor Of the
Cadiz Republican in favor OF Nichols, of
Belmont county. He favors Nichols be-
cause, first, he is the choice of a msiority
of the Republicans Of Belmont; second,
he was selected chairman of the County
Convention; third he is capable, young
and vigorous, and has no party enemies.
There is no evidence that the editor's
attitude Is endorsed by tbs Republicans Of
Harrison county or that it is acceptable to
them. At all events, it is open 10 severe
criticism. His first reason is simply an
assertion made and not yet proved. The
second indicates that the EDITORS nature
must be singurlarly unsuspecting OF that he
is unfamiliar with the way a temporary
chairman of convention is named; and
ID is rot certain that his accepting the
chair Was either polite or in good taste.
The third reason is a good one. Mr..
Nichols is capable, Young and vigorous,
and it is perfectly proper for the CAdiz
editor to base his support upon that
ground.
Rv C. O. Hays went to Morris:own
yesterday to attend the funeral Of Miss
Horuer, who was known to many Bridge
port people.
Miss 10 Hewe,fo0, Of s.. Clair5ville,
ard Miss Lucy Arrick, of Washington, d.
O, have been Miss Minnie Alexandra
guests.
William Manley, charged with forgery,
vas arrested at Bellaire by Marshal Stuff
yesterday and be is nOE behind the bars
Acc riding to Mayor r. B. Mitchell's
proclamation there will be general SUE
pension of business here tod y.
The congregation of Pleasant Valley
Presby terrain church picnicked at Ridge
ways's grove on Thursday.
Hon. Ross J. Alexander and Geo. G
Mckee were at the county seat to day.
The Belmont County Medical Society
will meet at Bridgeport on Tuesday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-08-31
MN AND WOMEN OF NOTE.

MOULr0N - Mrs Louise Chandler
Moulton is atou. 10 leave London for the
German Spas.
PATTI -Adeliua Patti will sing at The
Welh T. s.Cdd,cd festival, ard Q1een
Victoria Will be present 10 hear her.
IRVING - Henry Irving writes 10 s.
ldeud denying emphstically that be has
complained of unfair treatment by the
American press.
NlFMANN.-Albert Neiman will shortly
nav another visit TO this country, not this
ime TO sing, however; az least not IN
public, unless be changes bis mind.
WILCOX Ella Wheeler Wilcox, finding
that her muse was growing fatigutd, has
ltr. of poetry for O season. When the
muse has recuperated she Will write as
vehemenily as ever.
TERRy.-The late Judge Terry took
part 10 the fr st battle Of Bull Rom, night
ING in civilians clothes on the Southern
eide lie commanded an independent
b,5v of Texas calvary later in the war.
TEvNysoN.-The Eoglish Poet Laureate
disikes the biguphical fieHd. He keeps
neither journal Dor diary, and he said to
friend the other day, when l am dead 1
don't want them to rip me up like pig
MACKENZIE - Alexander Mackerzl
,r-Premieroi Canada, is IN delicate health,
Sic. MacKer zie was offered the doubtful
homer CT kDightho0d ten wears $50 and re-
used IT, He is bricklaysr by trade.
BOULANGER The brave general Is so
supersiilious that be will not get out OF
bsa 20 the left side. 1 q black cat o; q
rsd-haired woman crosses his path in the
morning. he viii do nothing OF importance
that dsy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-08-31

was taken on their pay when they did not
work. The mansgsr of the works did not
accede 70 their demands 50 they went cut
Of the factory pell-nell and went off to
play ball. II is not likely the concern
will be started before Monday.
TIE POTABLE articles about the Elysian
theater weIs attached on Wednesday for
debt by John Dubois. The management
is in arrears fer rent, but it is expected
that matters will be fixed satisfactorily by
next week.
Howard McGregor, son of Alex. Nc
GreRor has iust completed a crayOn por-
trait OF Judge Aude son that is a splendid
piece of work for Young artist.
A citizen Of this city is in jail at Bridge
port for forging his wife's name 10 bond
Marshall Stuff came to this city and made
the arrest.
R1fe Gibbs has resigned his position at
Central Hotel, at the owners request, and
that hotel Is LOW in need Of porter.
Campmeetiog at Ncoaan's Grove was
financial success. Over S349 was taken at
the gate.
There viii be private picnic held in
Rodefer's grove one week from to-day.
A. T. Stewart Of the Globe FIGURING
Mills, is in Toronto seeing frienda.
The Wegee Pfesbyte,iAn Church will
picnic at Heath's orchard to day.
E. L Feeley says he is not q candidate
for any Office.
Swarms Of gnats are about the city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-08-31

Der 797se October sil4c December Sic Corn
dull; mixed spot and August 40Zaic3Sc Sep
TENDER 4O%c October 4l14c. Oats, quiet; west
ern white 25a271Sc. Rye, dull. Hay, dull a
SIS 5Oal4 co. Butter, finn; western packed los
lSc creamery l7alSc. Eggs, quiet az lsalSl4c
Coffee, firm atls55e Receipts-Flour, 1900 bar
rels; wheat, 1900 bushels; corn, $1,000 bushels
oa's, 1900 bushels. Shipments-Flour, s,al
barrels; wheat, 5000 bushels.
CncrSNArI. o., August 3o.-Cotton, steady
middling llHc Flour steady. Wheat, strong
No. red 75c; receipts. 1000 bushels; ship
ments, L 900 bushels. Corn, easier; No mixed
$50. Oats, firmer; No. mixed 2lHc. Rye, dull
No. at 42c. Pork, hrmer at $40 IS. Lard frmel
at 60 l259. Bulk Meats, stronger short ribs s. 25
Bacon, timer; short clear 81 25 Whisky al 81 o.
Butter quiet. Sugar and Cheese, steady. Eggs
easy al lie.
TOLEDO. O., August 30.-Wheat, dull and
weak; cash snd August SIC; September 79xc
December 81 SC Corn, active and steady; cash
and septembe sec; October 800 Oats, quiet
oash2O1sc Clover Seed, active; october 81 %
November a 22%. Reeeipts-Wheat, so, 679 bush
els corn, 100 bushels; oats 500 bushels. Ship
ments-Wheat 80 10 bushels; corn, CO.. bushels
oats, 200 bushels
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BRIDGEPORT
ADrliehlful Affair Gossip about tho Com.
ing Democratic Convention.

ADrliehlful Affair-Gossip about tho Com.
Ing Democratic Convention.
The coming Democratic convention at
Bellsire is receiving some attention since
the Republican ticket has been made.
sentiment here seems to be strongly in IA
vor of Mr.. Robert H. Clayland, of Psase
township. as a candidate for Treasurer
Mr.. Clavland's qualifications for the posi-.
lisn are uuquestioned, and SIS an old sol
der he will receive liberal support fr1m
he G. A. r people, who bad set their
baa1ts on the selection of Abe Kelley, OF
Rarnesville. for the place. The name Of
tba Hon. David Wageuer is suggested as o
candidate for County Commissioner It's
no, known that be will accept the nomins-
tiop but il is certain that his friends will
;nsist unon IL. A third man who is favor
"A in Pease is John Finn, Of Bsllaire,
90 a candidate for Representative. He
i an enthusiastic and effective Democratic
yVorker. voung man Of ability, and bis
noD,inatios would and strength to the
ticket. For Additor, it is settled by com
mon consent that Joe Henderson, OF st.
Clairsyille. will be named, and there are
nlentv of eood Republicans in Bridgeport
who are ready 10 move to suspend the
rules and to elect him by reclamation.
The dance given in the City Hall Thurs
dsy evening was decided by every person
present 10 have been a most delightful ST
fir. Auong those present were Messrs
and Mesdames Dr.. Van Wagner, George
q Mckee. William Frsz er, o 7. Rhodes,
Chas. Juukins, Geo Robinson, John TOP
ping, I. NJ. Fogle; Misses Annie and Katie
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MARTINS FERRY.
Morrison VIII Oppose Foraker-Gcsslp
From over the River.

/ Morrison VIII Oppose ForRker-Gessip
From over tho River.
Mr.. S. c. ". Morrison, Republican,
declares publicly that he will not vote for
Governor Foraker and that he " II scratch
the name Of A. r. McKelyey, candidate
for Representative. His resson is tia
Foraker's pardon OF Emmett Mitchell
brought about through Mr.. McKelyey's
efforts. vas g political act done simply to
secure ,be votes of the Belmont county
delegation in the Republican State Con
vention. Mitchell was life prisoner,
whose crime was the killing OF Charles G.
Griffith. Mr.. Morrison was related to the
murdered man.
Mr.. Jno. Leach. section hand on the
| O. & p. r R, met with very painful
accident Yesterday while moving ties. He
got his second finger caught between two
ties and got the end mash,1 off. DR..
Hobinsack dressed the wound sad be was
resting essy les. evening.
Mr.. 7. W. Terrill, delegate 10 the
! Democratic convention at Dayton, has re-
| turned home. Mr.. Terrill went to Dayton
az a Campbell man and naturally he was
much elated over the nomination of his
fsyorite.
Rev. S. w. Pringle, Of Mt. Pleasant, de-
civered an excellent address at the Harvest
Home picnic, held or Scotch Ridge, on
Thursday A number Of Martins Ferry
people were in attendance.
l. Spencer shipped large traction en-
CINE to Wellsburg this week and james
Ralston returned last evening after teach
ing the purchasers the technicles of the
machine.
Mr.. Howard, the oil operator came to
town yesterday direct from the West Vir-
siuia felds. He YVES very favorably i'm
pressed With the prospects over them.
You should Join the watch club and Sc
cure good, reliable gold watch for 81 per
week. Lave your RENE at Lash's jewelry
store, Commercial Block.
The Jap who has been visiting in Mt.
Pleasant passed through en- route for Ad-
risn, Mich, where he is attending college.
The Natural Gas CjmpaDy's man was
around yesterday cutting of those who had
failed to renew their contracts.
The wife Of William Henry COss died on
Thursday. Funeral at two o'clock Satur-
day afternoon.
Mrs. Rev. + C. Simpson and son, Roy,
have left for Springfield after pleasant
visit here.
Thomas Humphreville left yesterday for
Alabama, where he he will make his fu-
ture home
Hon. Henry BOIL, OF Marietta, was at
the Hotel haywood yesterday.