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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-12-05
Sailors Give a Ball,

Before departure for San Francisco of
the United States steamship Nipsic from
Honolulu Capt. McCurley and officers gave
farewell ball on board the vessel, which
was a most delightful affair throughout.
The decorations were superb and won the
admiration of all present. The invited
guests were conveyed from the landing in
the ships boats, and were warmly well
coined by Capt. McCurleY and his officers
and most agreeably entertained during
their stay. His majesty the king, mem
bers of the cabinet; diplomatic and consul
lar corps and large number of prominent
citizens were among those present.-Army
and Navy Register
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-12-05
Epoch,

The transition from long, lingering and painful
sickness to robust health marks an epoch in the
life of the individual. Such remarlza bic event
is treasured in the memory and the agency
whereby the good health has been attained i,
gratefully blessed. Hence it is thas So much is
heard in praise of Eieefrie Bitters. So many fee
they owe their restoration to health, to the use
of the Great Alternative and Tonic. If you are
troubled with any disease of Kidneys, Liver OF
Stomach, of long or short standing you viii sure
ly find relief by use of Electric Bitters. Sold al
Soc and 81 per bottle at Hughes & ReI,s
Drugstore. feb141t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-12-05
BuckIen.s Arnica Saliva

e.
The best salve in the world for Cuts Bruises
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter
Chapped Hands, Chilbiain, Corns, and all Skin
Efuptions, and positively cures Piles or no pay
Iequired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts
action, or money refunded. Price Is cents DC
box. For sale by Hughes Bell Druggists
JAM llyr
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-12-05
Handkerchief and Muffff|ers.

What will wedo whhem? They from
left Handker
@ Silk and Linen Plain and Embroidered White and Cored Boded
Mourning and Fancya regular
buyersn fact going special them one ay before
Christmas the beauty Of it all they fresh num-
among would recognize lot No. thew
long, neither they going stay your
econyou have only cents buy and that up
high want to
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-12-05

Zoo MICH Turkey Egg.

A party OF Jacksonville mechanics were
at work on the Matanzas river raising g.
sunken dredge boat. They lived on board
OF the big lighter on which they worked in
a small house on the deck. One noon their
pill OF fare was somewhat strengthened by
some wild turkey eggs which had been
found by some OF the party while hunting
on shore. After the hungry engineers had
destroyed heavy dinner they left their
dining room and returned to work. The
doors and windows were all open, and the
cook did not clear off the table for some
time
In this interval large water moccasin
Of nearly six feet crawled on board the
lighter and wriggled into the dining room
through the open door. In his prospecting
tour he climbed the table leg, and here,
with snakes fondness for eggs, he went
in for feast. One of the turkey eggs lay
alone by plate, and the rest were in dish
on the other side of the table. In the center
stood large water jug, and right here the
willy serpent slipped up.
After swallowing the lonesome egg he
started for the main supper, and in his
artless manner crawled through the
handle Of the jug. 1t was a rather tight
fit, and he had to stop about half way
through on account of the egg, which en-
larged him somewhat. So stretching for
ward he bolted another egg, and thereby
fastened himself.
On each side Of the handle was an egg on
his inside, and he could move neither back
ward nor forward, practically riveted in
position. He was soon found in this pecul-
lar situation by the cook, who speedily
killed him.
The reporter was shown the skin of the
snake with a crease still in the middle
from the tremendous pressure, and he was
also permitted to gaze on the Jug whose
handle proved so fatal.-Florida Times
Union.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-12-05
Mr.. Keith's Trailing Beard.

The most wonderful beard ever seen in
this country, or perhaps in any country, is
worn by James Keith, of Caldwell, Tex.
Mr. Keith was requested by your CORE
spondent to show him the full length of
his beard, which he wears plated and done
up in silk cloth under his shirt front.
When unbranded and combed out it reached
not only to the floor, but swept back nearly
two feet, notwithstanding it's owner is a
man of ordinary stature. A careful meas
urement showed it to be a little more than
seven feet in length.
Not long since Mr.. Keith declined a
handsome offer from P. T. Barnum to
travel with his show, assigning as a reason
that he was the owner Of two focks in
Texas, one of sheep and the other of chill
dren, and he could not consent to leave
them. Subsequently Mr.. Barnum wrote
him that he was anxious to see his remark
able beard, and offered to pay the expenses
of a trip from Texas to New York If he
would visit him. MI. Keith accordingly
made the journey to New York, where he
spent several days as the guest Of the great
Snowman. Mr.. Keith is but ~ years of
age, and this wonderful beard is the result
of twelve years. growth.-Cor. st. Louis
Globe-Democrat.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-12-05
Table Linens, Napkins ( Towels.

The lady who be suited linens from stock indeed strange
the could complete Some things
showing heshe cloth with napkins match they indeed beau
would beautiful well useful present Our line Napkins
and D surpa anything in this market Anen Napkins
SO dozen $3.50 and 81 Yet the thing think
The time will
will for them per moebu napkins then the present
We can't buy anything like selling
them and for Towels, simply look and be convinced.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-12-05
Cleaning Rollers with Oil.

1t is stated that in recent experiments
the cleaning of boilers with oil has been
found economical and effective in prevent
ing rust scale, besides exerting cleansing
influence on the pipes. The best results
were obtained by the use Of two quarts per
week on boilers four feet in diameter and
twelve feet long, and three quarts week
for boilers FIVE feet in diameter The kero-
sene is introduced through quarter-inch
branch to the suction pipe of the feed pump,
leading to the vessel containing the oil, so
that any quantity, large or small, could be
put into the boiler simultaneously with
the usual feed.-New York Telegram
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-12-05

Smith-Well, Pat. what are you doing
for living now?
Pat-Begorrah, have an illigent job
on the Bowery maxim generwine Turkish
rugs.-Texas Siftings.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-12-05
FANCY Goods STOCK !!

regular novelties such things have before been brought
this market Don't yourself about what the Fancy Goods
line wish make present Of this kind simply take little time and
less and call The the will
the thing thought you wanted but did know just what until
could something strike fancy You have thought this all
and have made the selections and all you
have do and them Fancy Baskets Toilet Sets Hhdker
chief and Glove Cases. Gents Travelling Cases. Fancy Silk Tides Lamb
qu Rugs Fancy Figured Silks Embroidery Silk and thousand and
things which cannot mention.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-12-05
The annual cost to Russia for her pjget

The annual cost to Russia for her pigeon
station Is nearly 100000. Many expert
ments have been made during military
maneuvers to test the use of the carrier
pigeons in keeping up communications
with the Russian army and detached
force, and they have proved to be of the
utmost possible value at a time when tele-
graphing would be utterly impracticable
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-12-05
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XMAS GOODS,

you dreamed Of Something different
from what you have been looking will rest your
to view selections for the coming Last De
cember thought we had the thing just right and
everybody pleased, yet stock then would in
way compare with what present for your exami
nation. Only few days that have had to make prep
aration and the first thing that customers say when
they enter the door, "Oh you have many things"
Yes have and that is not ALL the prices lower
than you have them have marked them all
at a regular calico profit You can't sell goods from
empty empty Shelves and we've realized the fact that to
do the business must carry the stock and have
POSITIVELY made the greatest preparation for you this
Xmas that we have made.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-12-05

You may be SURPRISED and Devil DERED at gener-
osity but this won't alter proposition keep from
faithfully fulfilling promise. We have always kept
word with our customers and we will keep it
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1890-02-06
SOUTH.SIDE IMPROVEMENT.
Street Paving Discussed by Property. Holders
at Columbia Hall-Mr. Gauss Rebuked.

A meeting of the property-holders on
South Delaware street and Madison avenue
to consider the improvement of those thor
oughfares, was held at Columbia Hall, cor
ner cf Delaware and McCarty streets, last
evening. Edward H.. Dean presided and
Max 7. Koeckert acted as secretary. There
was a large attendance and much interest
was manifested. After a full discussion. q
committee to ascertain the sentiment of the
property-holders regarding street improve
ment and the kind of streets to be con-
structed, was appointed. This committee
consists of Peter thinner. August Kuhn,
Theodore Sander, Fred Heffer, James Red
fern and Peter Morbach. They will make
q systematic canvass of the citizens of the
neighborhood named and ascertain the
feelings of each as to the ACCESSIBILITY of
constructing new streets, and the kind of
material to be used in such work. The
territory which it is proposed to improve
comprises Delaware street and Madison
avenue from South street to the j., NJ. 81 L.
tracks. Gen. John Coburn and a number
of others spoke in hearty approval of the
proposed movement. Some were opposed
TO the work being undertaken before a bet
ter sewerage system is secured. but a
greater number seemed TO favor new
street paving at once. Councilman
Gauss, of the Twenty-f0urth ward. was
present and made a partisan Democratic
speech. for which he was promptly rebukea
by another attendant of the meeting, which
action of the latter was warmly applauded.
Another meeting will be held on Feb. 10,
at which the committee mentioned will re-
port the result of its investigations.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1890-02-06
MR.. SHAFFER NOT AMIABLE.
He Has No Information to Give Relative to
His Proposed Electric Railway Lines.

President Shaffer. OF the Citizens Street
railroad Company, is not disposed to give
to the public, at this time, information
concerning the proposed electric lines for
which his company has a franchise. The
special ordinance comforting a charter for
these ines was passed by the Council
on Dec. Is. and officially accept
ed by the street-railroad company
on Jan. 4, yet nothing. apparently,
has been lone toward introducing cleo
tricity. A reporter called on Mr.. Shaffer
yesterday to ascertain, if possible. what
the company proposes doing in the matter.
Being denied admission to that officials
Office, he awaited his pleasure On the out
side. When Mr.. Shaffer appeared he did
not seem to be in a pleasant frame of mind.
but the object of the call was made known.
Il have nothing to say on the subject"
CURLY responded that gentleman.
"The public naturally feels a deep inter-
est in the matter. Mr.. Shatfer." the reporter
ventured, land it would appear that they
are entitled to some information on the sub
ject."
IL told you, sir, that l have nothing to
say about the matter" was the angry re-
tort. when 1 have anything for the pub
lie | will make 1t known
Thus ended the interview.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1890-02-06
ALL APPLICANTS PASSED.
Result of the C~ivil.Service Examination for
Positions in the POStOffice.

The work of going over the papers of the
thirteen applicants for positions as clerks
and carriers in the Indianapolis postofice
was finished last evening. All the ap-
p~licants passed the examination, which re-
suited as follows:
C~lerks-Sylvanus Jackson, Eek, Ind, .S3; Geo.
I. .Cortleyou, indianapolis, 90; John L. Etter,
III; William f.. Cleary, Indianapolis, .94; Sell
wyn b. Hill, Indianapolis, 80; Joseph V. Ship,
Indianapolis, 20.
Carriers-Ed J. Thompson, Indianapolis, ia;
Samuel NJ. Wallace, Indianapolis, 70; Isaac
Doll, indianapolis, "a; simpson Myers, Eek,
Ind, 70: Samuel j.. Potts, Indianapolis, 20;
Nathaniel NJ. Hill. indianapolis, 50.
The only colored applicant is Hill, who
made a very creditable showing, 80. The
last examination for local positions was
held in August. The applicants who
list of eligibles wherever their percentage
takes them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1890-02-06
INTERSTATE COMMERCE.
The Local Board of Trade Joins That Of De.
troit in Asking for a Repeal Of the Law.

At the meeting of the Board of Trade.
yesterday noon. President Tanner read the
petition to Congress issued by the Detroit
Board of Trade. This petition asks that
the interstate-commerce law be repealed,
the concluding paragraph being to the eff
feet that the channels of trade should be
left untrammeled, and that commercial in
terests should be unrestricted and allowed
to flow as freely as water wherever the nat
ural law of supply and demand will dictate
or permit. The petition further sets forth
that such was not the case by reason of the
barriers built up under the present stat
utory provisions.
Mr.. W. w. III. McCurdy moved that O
committee of five be appointed to tale
action upon the matter. The motion pre-
vailed, and the chair appointed as tn ON
mittee VIM. w. ii. McCurdy, Geo. T.. own
ley. Fred Baggs, Geo. L. WoOdford and Geo.
I. Brecount.
The committee retired, and, after consult
alton, submitted q memorial asking for q
repeal of the law. addressed to Congress,
In which the following was expressed:
This law was passed for the purpose of so con-
trolling the operations of the railroads and
freight lines of the country as To give 10 shippers
and travellers just and equal rates OF transpor-
tation. and preventing all unjust discrimination
against or in favor OF persons and localities.
The law has been in force and operation now
nearly three years, anu mas not, IN orr opinion,
produced the results anticipated and desired,
but, ON the contrary, has brought injury and
disaster TO many branches of business, which,
under the old regime OF competition, were pros
porous We have seen the grain trade OF In
dianapolis, once OF large proportions and opu-
lent with promise for the future. dried up To a
thin stream under the malign influence of the
law; the home markets of the West destroyed in
the interest OF those OF the seab0ard cities; and
the producers OF tbs Mississippi valley brought
almost TO the verge of beggary by the deprecia-
ton OF prices resulting largely from the action
OF railroads and freight lines operating in strict
obedience 10 its provisions.
IL has become an instrument OF oppression to
the people. IL builds mp some localities at the
expense OF others. II the field of its operation
IL abrogates the law of supply and demand, cuts
on the free How OF 0mmerc In one channel by
its artificial barriers and forces II In another In
stead of leaving it free 10 flow according TO
natural laws directed By the enterprise and in
telligence of the people.
After the memorial was adopted 1t was
moved and carried that copies of il be sent
to the secretary of the Board of Trade of
Detroit and to Indiana Senators and Rep
r~esentatiyes in Congress.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1890-02-06
Another Loan EHected.

The Council finance committee, yester-
day, awarded $4,000 of the $4,000 author
lied by the present Council at Its first
meeting. The first loan made, it will be re-
membered, was for $3.50 600, to carry on the
city government until Feb. /. The present
loan Is expected TO meet demands until
March l, when il is thought the taxes win
be sufficient to continue the city govern
ment without further loans. The bids upon
the S25. 600 borrowed were as follows: In
dIanapolis National, sig per cent; S. A.
Fletcher & Co.. 5 per cent. and to pay to
city SO as a premiums: Meridian National
Bank, 49, per cent; Merchants National, 40
and s. premium. The award was made to
the ~last-named bank. This leaves but SIS
600 to borrow. and the committee think they
can get along without it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1890-02-06

Saturday at the Office of the Y. NJ. C.. A.,
and those for the second on the same day,
at ID. Ii. Baldwin IL Co.'s store.
In the way of musical farce-comedy there
are few if any better or more amusing
sketches than Natural Cas- the piece in
which Donnelly and Girard viii appear at
English's Opera-house tonight and for the
remainder of the week. Natural Gas" has
been somewhat changed since it was seen
here last season. Miss Rachel Booth, who
made quite a hit here as Carry Story. in
The Tin Soldier" plays q prominent part
with the company
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1890-02-06
Personal and Society.

Miss Selig, who has been visiting friends
in Peoria for several weeks, has returned
home.
Mrs. T. c.. Day and daughter Halle have
gone to Lafayette to visit friends Tor q
short time.
The ladies of the fourth section of st:
Pauf5 Church will have a social at No. 80
North Meridian street, Friday evening.
Mrs. VIM. HI. Hubbard has issued invita-
tiOns fora reception. Wednesday afternoon,
Feb. IL, for Miss Brackebush, of Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Drew gave an elegant
dinner party last evening for Mrs. j. w.
Gordon, of Chicago. who is receiving nu-
merons social attentions from her old
friends here.
lightful cobweb party last night to a num-
Der of friends IN honor of the Misses Van
Anda. The guests were mostly young peO-
pie of Roberts Park Church, of which the
Misses Van Anda's fatheris pastor: Numer-
Gus cords formed a perfect network. They
were in the parlors. hall. up the stairs, and
all over. Each guest was given one end OF
the cord, and was Obliged to follow its in
tricate route to the other end. and the trips
made a great deal of merriment. The most
successful unwinder was rewarded with q
handsome prize.
There were a large number of guests pres
emit at the Matinee Musicale yesterday
afternoon, and a programme of ~Schumann'S
and MendelssOhn's compositions were CIV
en-. Among the numbers were Overture to
G%enonevao and 'Davidsbuendler," by Schu-
mann, and a minuet by Mendelssohn,
played by the piano quartet. Mrs. J. w.
Lilly, Misses StOwell, Whittier and Hum
ter; a vocal trio, How Happy Are They"
Mendelssohn, and sinks the Night by
Schumann. sung by Misses Wallick, Her
ron and Willard: a double trio. Hearts
Feel That Love Thee" sung by Mrs. Ham
mond, Mrs. Jones, Misses Thompson, Her
and chorus from "Loreley," sung by
Miss Wallick and chorus. The 9th
err s~oloists were Mrs. John Nj.
Shaw, who played "~Blumenstuck." by
Schumann, exquisitively: Miss Whittier,
who played the concerto In ID minor, by
MendelssOhn, accompanied on the second
piano by Miss Hunter; Mrs. Lilly, who
rendered two songs without words, the cell
ebrated "Duetto" and The Return" and
Mrs. Henry Jameson, who was never heard
to better advantage than in the two Schu-
mann songs." Dedication" and 1.-THE Lotus
Flower" The literary portion of the pro-
was an acknowledgements essay
on The Schumanns-Husband and Wife,"
The latter, now living, at about the age of
seventy, is considered one of the finest, if
not the finest, pianiste in the world.
TOBA-BAsEY.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
MONTICELLO, Ill, Feb. 5.-Mr. William
Tobs, of Champaign county. and Miss Car
RE Basey. of this county. were united in
marriage this evening, at the residence of
the brides parents, in the presence of a
large number of invited guests.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1890-02-06
Building Permits.

Building permits were procured yester-
day by G. +. Coffin. frame addition. corner
Pennsylvania and Seventh streets. $500:
+. Stout, repairs on brick store-room on
Washington street, between Missouri and
West streets, $50; Ii. Weinberger, repairs
on frame dwelling. Union street, between
McCarty and Ray streets. 5000: ID. Bryan.
brick dwelling. northwest corne Market.
between East and New Jersey streets. So
COO; Henry ID. Pierce. repairs on storeroom,
Court, between Pennsylvania and Della
ware streets, $50; Joshua Spearis. one
story frame cottage, Yandes. between
Ninth and Tenth streets, S700: J.. Silvers,
frame addition 10 stand. Washington, be-
tween Missouri and Vests streets. So.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1890-02-06
Officers of sarainh Council.

Saraiah Council, Princes of Jerusalem,
elected the following officers last night:
NJ. E. Sow. p. G. Il. Master-Charle L. Hutch
inson. 32o.
G. II. p. Deputy CT. Master-william II.
Smythe, 33o.
NJ. L. Sen. CIR. Warden-John L. McNaster. 32o.
NJ. Il. Jun. CIR. Warden-Ahira K. White. 32o.
v. Or. Treasurer-Charle r. Meyer, 800.
V. Or. Sec. X. OF 8. and A--Joseph w. Smith
33o.
v. Or. Master of Ceremonies-Will s. Rich, 32o.
V.Gr.A lmoner-Willis c. Vajen, 49,.
NJ. of E--Thomas Is. Linn, $50.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1890-02-06
Killed While Hunting.

George Parfley. the nineteen-year-old son
of James Pariey. who lives one mile north
west of Nora, accidentally killed himself
while hunting above Broad Ripple about
2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. He was
cunning with Austin Dodd and Perry
Itlrcell. young friends of the unfortunate
boy, and his gun was discharged with the
fatal result mentioned. Coroner Wagner
Will go out to hold an inquest this morn
inc
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1890-02-06
Local News Notes.

The Laurel Building and Loan Associa-
ton, of Laurel. Franklin county. filed arti-
cles of Incorporation with the Secretary of
stock. and the directors are NJ. l.. Day,
Peter Hunsinger, j. j. Reeboldt, John st.
Clair and others.
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday
to Benjamin II. Prather and Agnes G.. Fry,
William p. Martin and Emma Henderson,
Omer Mcgee aud Drucilla Jones, William
l.. Newcomb and Mary j. Adams, Edward
Hofer and Florence johnson, Robert II.
Hines and Carrie VI. Beiser.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1890-02-06
CHARTER OAK" WITH WIRE eAuzE OVEN DOOR.

NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 1889.
ENTLEMEN:-We have now in use in our different
classes. seven RANGES with the WIRE GAUZE OVEN
Door, and We can cheerfuliy indOrse all that you
claim for them. We consider the WIRE GAUZE OVEN
DOOR a valuable feature in preserving the juices of
the meats, and in giving ~lghtness 10 bread and pas
try, ana as the door Is an innovation on previous
methods. we feel it due to you that we should thus
express our satisfaction with its claims and opera
tons. Yours truly.
THE NEW YORK COOKING SCHOOL.
For sale by 80 Lafayette Place.
% Send for special circular.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1890-02-06
Drills for the Policemen.

The Police Commissioner AVE instituted
n system of weekly drill exercises of the
force, the first of which will be held at
Tomlinson Hall at . o'clock this afternoon,
with Captain Robert Campbell in charge.
Only the men on night duty will
be drilled, and as the day
and night watches are periodically
changed, the whole force will thus be reg
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1890-02-06
MINOR CITY MATTERS.
Tn-Dar,s Daincs.

RAMABAI CIRCLE-Annual meeting; Taber-
nacle Church; 3 i. u.
ENGLISH'S OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Cas-"
evening.
PARK INTERPRETATIONS Joe and company in
'BIack Hawks" afternoon and evening.
BATTLE OF ATLANTA OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
street. between Illinois and Tennessee streets;
day and evening.