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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04
FOURTH GLASS POsTMASTERS.
How the Business of Their Offices and Their
Compensation May BE Increased.

To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journals
The Journal to-day very ably champions
the cause of the f~ourth-class postmasters.
That they are entitled to more compensa-
tion for services rendered must be admit
ted. Allowances for additional facilities
are also urgently needed in very many of
the larger offices. New York, Chicago and
Indianapolis are among those cities where
large appropriations must soon be made for
new buildings, additional carriers, clerks.
etc. The demand for additional compensa-
ton and allowances is q chrome cry from
the highest postofiice down to the most
humble dollar-and-a -half-a-yea fourth
class postmaster. Claims of this character
are considered upon q purely business
basis. 1t is al unquesti0ned fact that IL
Indianapolis secures an appropriation for q
new public building. II will be due largely
TO the net profit of over 100000 hat her
The same unwritten law is observed In the
administration Of municipal affairs. will
it payf" is the first question asked and con-
sidered regarding the expenditure of public
funds everywhere. Unfortunately. fourth
class postmasters have SO far been unable
to show that the country will receive any
additional benefits in return If their com
pensation Is increased. Out of the
Of,o~o pOotOiECCS III tuO Cultcu Otdtoc,
1903 of them. or CS per cent,
do not pay any revenue to the government,
the total receipts being absorbed BY the
~postmaster's compensation, To increase
the expense of maintaining these fourth
class Offices beyond the amount of their re-
ceIpts would create q deficiency which
would practically be made mp from the
surplus of the larger Offices. Indianapolis,
among others, would he the first to object
to any inroads made upon her postal sur
plus. for the reason that q reduction wonid
lessen the chance of securing the
appropriation for her own needs.
No matter how Just may be the
claims of fourth-class postmasters. il is
quite evident, in my opinion, that the only
method by which they can hope to succeed
is to urge the matter upon business lines.
The establishment OF country free delivery,
q postal telephone service. postal savings
banks. ETC., would largely increase the
business of the smaller postoficesa and ad-
ditional Conversations or allowances
would surely follow. Let them earnestly
advocate these proposed improvements in
the mail service. create popular sentiment
in favor of them. get Congress to adopt
them, and they will not only assist in ac-
cOmplisbing . great public good. bat
secure the extra pay to which they are en-
titled. l.. II. BEYERLE, 4. NJ.
GOSHEN, Ind, Feb. Q.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04

WILKEsBARRE, Pa. Feb. 3.-Anthony
Brown, of Pittston. and Miss Harriet Rut-
ledge. of Duryea, came to Wilkesbarre last
night and put mp at n clearinghouse on
South Main street At 8 o'clock this morn
ing the laDdlady discovered gas escaping
In their room. She sent at once for q po-
who broke down the doors. The
woman was dead and the man nearly as
phyxiated. A doctor succeeded in saving
Browns life. although he is still in a crlti-
cal condition. The couple had come to
Wilkesbarre to get married. They secured
o marriage license. but failed to secure an
alderman to perform the ceremony. They
when Brown was arrested and fined for
disorderly conduct. 1t is supposed that
they blew out the gas before retiring.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04

being terrorized by two families fighting
time q feud has existed between the Par
teets and Landons. and as a result John
Parteet shot and killed Frank Landou.
Sheriff Fursett and two deputies. who went
IN search of John Parteet. met with a stub
killed and Thos. Parteet fatally wounded,
dying soon afterward. Caleb Parteet, the
father of the boys. gave a deed of trust on
his land to on attorney to defend the boys.
The lawyer allowed him to use the land
until his death. o short time since. when
he attempted to take possession. but the
remaining son. Henry, barricaded the
house and guarded the property day and
nluhf.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04
Done HIS Best.

DR. Price has done his best to make his Delicious
%Flavoring Extracts superior in strength, freshness
and hneneSs of flavor to any favoring extracts
made in the world, and ladies of the best taste,
who are now using them, have decided that his
intentions have been successfully carried out. Per-
sons who desire a delicate and natural flavor in
their cakes, buildings, or any table delicacy, will
obtain it by using DR.. Prices Vanilla, Lemon, or
Orange Extract. Try them and be convinced
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04
Bank Cashier Goes Mad.

LOUISVILLE. KY, Feb. 3.-Reliable infor-
nation reached this city tonight that ex-
Judge John Ritter, cashier of the Glasgow
Deposit Bank, which failed last week. had
become suddenly insane. He had gone
down town TO tae bank this morning as
usual. but returned home about 10 o'clock.
A little later he was seen running from his
home in a perfectly nude condition and il
was with difficulty that he was captured
and overpowered. He was carried back to
his house and a doctor. who was summoned.
pronounced him q victim of acute mania,
brought on by great mental anxiety. Rit-
ter owes the bank. his friends say. $4,000.
but they claim his paper Is well secured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04

was transported to the Propyl9um. Inc
walls were ornamented with hundreds OF
fans of bright colors nrtistically arranged
Japanese lanterns of oil shapes were nube,
and from the chandeliers were small spheres
of color. A frieze of spread fans encircleo
the room and the tall mantel was brilliant
Will Its decorations of fans and lanterns
In the east END Of the room was o platform.
where Refreshments were served. The
table was ornamcnted with two handsome
banquet lamps and Japanese articles. On
the wall was the motto in gold. The orna-
ments of n house are its guests" Under a
huge umbrella lemonade was served from
a pagoda-covered bowl. An orchestra fur
who were SO inclined danced. in one of
the small rooms were card tables. and
every where were chairs and sofas, invit-
ing q tete-a.tete or an opportunity 20
watch the dancers. The gathering was
most delightful. and the hosts and
hostesses succeeded in giving their friends
and guests from abroad o most pleasant
evening.
wHlTE-SCOTT.
Special TO The indianapolis Journal.
GREENFIELD. Ind, Feb. IA very quiet
wedding was celebrated in this city. at s
o'clock this evening. I'm the presence of q
few relatives and intimate friends. The
contracting parties were Miss Alice Scott.
daughter of MIR. William q. Scott. and Mr..
Stephen q. White. a young business man
of this city. The was performed
by Rev. j. n. Waits. of the N. +. Church.
The couple went Immediately TO their new
home, all prepared for them in this city.
wALKER-URQUHART.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
South BEND. Feb. 3.-Mr. John L. Walker
and Miss Jeannette Urquhart were married
this afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Rev. DIR. Henry
johnson. of the First Presbyterian Church.
off Both are well-known young
people of South Bend. and active in church
work.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04
Sales of Flooded Horses.

CHICAGO. Feb. 3-The second day of the
Berry combination sale of trotting horses
opened with a large and eager audience.
The heaviest buyer was J.. III. Wallack.
The stallion Barney. Wilkes went 20 A. w.
Fitzgerald, Maysville. XIV. for So. SU0. Col.
Alfred's young stock by Barney Wilkes and
Judge Salisbury sold at a range of SSi5 10
$50. Dan Brown. of Chicago. bought the
Onward lilly Prosperity for S975. Norwood.
ayeariing. by Norval. sold for g. 2o0. The
EDWARDS did not sell as we'll as expected.
LEXINGTON. Ky. Feb. 3.-Brasfi cid &
Co. s horse sales amounted to over $4,000
TO day. Twentv-six head sold for S2l $40.
al average of SSi5.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04
child and Woman Barned.

PADrcAH. KY, Feb 1.-TWO horrible ac-
sidents by fire have occurred in this see
ton. Near Birdsville O little daughter of
James Crotchett, while playing about a
brush fire. tripped and fell into the blaze.
Only small children were about at the
lime, and the child was badly burned. She
Of this county Miss Matte ToriaD. while
81 home alone. fell in a tic while standing
In front of an open crate. Her clothin 9
was ignited md she was most frightfully
burned,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04
Local Weather Report.
TNnIANApOTT n,
~DTN~H VLKo TUT D.
TIME. Bar. lTher. ~. III Wind. Weather. Pre-.
Maximum temperature. 80; minimum tenn
perature. 81.
The following Is a comparative statement of
the temperature and precipitation on Eel. 3.
General weather Conditions.

WEDNESDAY. Feb. :. 3 p. NJ.
PREssURE-Moderately high pressure pre-
walls everywhere, except IN the extreme
Southwest
TEMPERATuRE-The thermometers are ris-
ing every where; 800 and below Is reported
from northern Nebraska. Minnesota, Wis
consin. Michigan and the lower lakes north
ward; 40 and below from northern Col
orado, northern Kansas. central Illinois.
Kentucky and Virginia northward; 50O and
above from Oklahoma. southern Missouri.
western TENNESSEE. northern Georgia and
North Carolina southwark. and from Coz TO
40 along the gulf coast.
PREcIPITATIoS-Light snow Is falling in
the lower lake regions. and local light rains
IN 1axaa
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04
Mail Clerks Elated-

E. F. Kails. clerk on the Pittsburg &
st. Loui railway mail service. has TO.
sigDed, and will be succeeded by w. H.
Brewer. of Toledo. Ill. The postal clerks
of this division are elated over the action
taken by the subcommittee on postofices
aud post-roads in the referring of their bill
to Postmaster-general Wanamaker. Mr..
Wanamaker has announced himself all
along as In favor of the bill, hence IL is
looked upon as O victory for the mail clerks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04
An Act of God.


Pittsbarg Chronicle-T cle graph.
The opinion of the State Supreme Court
that the .lohnstown food was IAN act of
God" and that, therefore, a man who lost
baggage on the day express. which was
swept from the track by the rushing tor
rents, could not recover from the Pennsyl-
vania railroad, would seem TO settle other
actions for damage based on the great ca
fasfrophe.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04
R,ce-Mili Trust Con.ummstca,

NEW ORLEANS. La. Feb. 3-The Rice-mill
Trust has been formed. The deal between
the syndicate and mill-owners WAS consnm-
mated this morning and the trust will be
IN operation in forty-eiPht hours. In fact
the syndicate. it is stated. has already as
snmed control. Every one OF the thirteen
riee-mills have Joined the trust At pros
ent only n few of the more modern mills
will be operated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04

Emory E. Kaler, who was tried and DIS
missed for assault and battery upon his
wife by Justice Feibleman. in December,
yesterday filed q suit for divorce. alleging
cruel treatment, and asking custody of
their child. He charges that she has ao-
cused him of infidellty in presence Of
others. and has abused him in obscene and
dispraceful terms.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04
Thinks 1t Should he Dropped.

As might have been expected. the Indian
apo.is papers have taken MP the gauntlet
thrown down by Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher.
and their columns TEEN with indignant
cards of refutation of the assertion that
the great preacher was in financial distress
n individual misery during his success
full pastorate In that lovely CITY. They deny
each and every one of Mrs. Beecher's allega-
tions. substantIating their denial with
proofs signed by the ~well-known hand of
the Plymouth pastor. Why not drop it,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04
State Soldiers, Home wanted.

George H.. Thomas Post, G. A. R.. has
passed o resolution requesting the depart
ment encampment to petition the Indiana
Legislature to construct and maintain a
State soldiers's home, to which the wives
of soldiers may accompany their husbands
as inmates. Ohio. Illinois, Michigan and
Wisconsin have such homes. andsit is be-
lieved that Indiana should provide for the
comfort of her veterans IN like manner.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04
The Car started Too soor,.

Elizabeth p. Gerard has brough suit in
the Circuit Court against the Citizens
Street-railway Company for S.. 900 damages.
She alleges she was permanently injured,
Nov. Is. 1891. by the driver of q Columbia
avenue car starting up before she alIghted
from the rear car step. She says she was
thrown down and dragged by her skirts
along the street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04
a Boy.

Joseph Fl. Ruskin and II. T.. Curran are
held at the s~tation-house to answer q
charge of obtaining money under false
pretenses. Their victim is said TO be q
Dago boy peddler of oranges. who was de-
frauded out Of 25 cents in q saloon on East
WASHINGTON street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04
Monument Commission.

Tho Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Commission met yesterday, but did no
business beyond the auditing of accounts
and consulting with Assistant Architect
Bauman in regard to the mechanical work.
Several elevator mon were present, and
spoke of the merits of their res pectlve Fits.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04
D,sopeyed an Injunction and Married.


Judge Brown was yesterday occupied
IN hearing the evidence in support of a Pc
tition by Eli Clinton Davis to have himself
declared of sound mind and capable of
managing his own estate. Joseph l.. Fish
er. who bad been appointed guardian of
Davis as an habitual drunkard. is resisting
the petition. The evidence shows thus far
that, while Davis has not been habitually
drunk in the past year, he has been undor
the influence of liquor several times. The
case was taken under advlsement by the
court. The petitioner Is o beneficiary of
an income from q trust.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04
Asking $4,000 for q Life.

Edward E. Beck. administrator of the
estate of Edward Morrison. has entered
suit in the federal court against the Mich
lgan Central railroad for $4,000 damages.
Morrison was killed at Hammond. this
State. on Jan. z. 1890. by this road. and the
case is carried from the Lake Circuit Court.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04

Muncie Times. -
The Democrats are determined to make
m issue of Patrick Egan. minister to Chill,
Mr.. Arnold. o member of the House from
Missouri, having prepared q resolution re-
questing the President to recall MIR. Egan.
The Republicans are ready for the issue
and will back tho President in landing by
Mr.. Egan as long as his record and services
are satisfactory to this government. The
determined opposition of England and the
free-trade press Of this country don't
count.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04
DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.
Local Forecasts.

Local Forecasts.
For indianapolis and Vicinity-For the
twenty-four hours ending s P. NJ, Feb. 4,
1s92-Warmer; fair weather.
INDICATIONS.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3-Forecast until s
P. II. Thursday.
For Indiana and Enthusiastically warm
or and generally fair weather; fair Friday.
For Ohio-Cloudy weather. with furries
of snow along lake shore; west winds; prob
ably fair Friday
Except in Georgia. a shallow local cy-
clonic area over North Dakota and a simi-
lar one over northwest Texas, there is no
indication of any decided storm develop
ment except on the Pacific coast: hence.
till the Pacific storm crosses the mountains.
generally fair or partly overcast skies Will
be the condition of the weather east of the
Rocky mountains for one or two and per-
haps In most sections for three days.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04

Michael Wall was fined 81 and costs yes
terday by Justice Smock for assault and
battery upon his wife. He went to Jail in
default. He says he is q railroad engineer,
employed in the Big Four yards.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04
1 am erased ,cita Toothaehe,

and serves You right for having neglected
TO use Sozodout. Had you done 80 your
mouth would nave been healthy and your
teeth sound. Get the "snag" pulled out
and commence at once using Sozodont.
thereby preserving the balance of your
teeth.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04

THE Connecticut Mutual is giving better
results on policies of same class and age
than the Ton Tine settlements published.
without pooling dividends, subject TO for
feiture. c. Il. REENE, Agent.
6S East Market street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04

A decree for sale of the Lafayette car
works has been filed with the federal
court. The sale is to occur on March 80.
aud w. 7. Fishback will be In charge.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04
If you are bilious. take Beecham's Pills.
Ar.,fefal Teeth WTtho,st a Prat.

SUFFERERS from catarrh can find relief and
a sure cure 10y using Piso's Remedy for Catarrh.
Ali druggists. soc.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04

MILAN. Tenn. Feb. The Cedar Grove
eor1munity. twenty miles east Of here, is
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04

Or bridge-work. A. j. Morris. 36ie L. Washing
ton Ct, opposite New York Store. Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04
DISSOLUTION OF PARrNERsRIP.

DARTNERsHIP NOTICE PANTHER
Il emp between The undersigned In the name OF
Mckee d Co. Is this day dissolved by Withdrew NJ OF
j. Robert Mckee. The remaining partners own the
assets and assume the liabilities Of the late firm. ana
VIII continue the boot and shoe business In the name
OF Mckee q Co. EDWARD T.. MCKEE,
J. ROBERT MCKEE.
ROBERT =. MCKEE.
Indianapolis. Jan j. 1892.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-02-04
AUCTION SALE,

IA organ, Carpets. etc. We will sell ON this Thurs
day morning. at $50 o'clock. at our room. No. lss
West Washington street, two fine walnut marbietOk
bedroom suites. one choice Imitation walnut marble
top bedroom suite. one elegant antique oak crushed
plush double lounge. one Beatty cabinet organ. vita
twentyfour stops. cost $3.50; double lounges three
raw silk reclining chairs. cotton-top mattresses
Howe sewing machine. about Ave hundred yards
body and tapestry brussels. and two and three ply Ia
gram carpets, mating rockers. stoves. bedsteadS
tiOneers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-14
COLERAIN.

Rev. John Roberts commenced series
of meetings at Pennington on last Sun
Gay evening. Communion services next
Sunday.
Oliver Cleaver, only son of the late E.
V. Cleaver, died last Thursday. He was
prostrated with Id grippe, and before he
was fully recovered, he took the pneu-
mOnia. He was large, robust man, and
lived only short time after he took the
fatal disease. He leaves a young wife
and several small children. His funeral
on Saturday.
The coal mines are all declared off for
an indefinite time. The last run was one
of the most successful since the mines
went into operation.
Charles E. Hill, of Steubenville, spent
more than week at his home near Kidd.
There is large amount of sickness in
this township, principally la grippe.
The family of Richard Heath, of Pasco,
have been afflicted with typhoid fever
for the last four months. They are now
going through siege of la grippe and
pneumonia.
A little child of Charles Lash died last
saturday night. Funeral on Monday.
The new house of Willard Walker is
ready for the plasterers. It will be a
very fine residence when completed.
The confectioners took in the dimes
before the holidays. Now the physicians
are trying to get the system in running
order again, and for their reward they
take in the big civilians"
Mrs. I. e. Brown is very sick from
stomach disease, caused by la grippe.
Mrs. Lizabeth Grimes, of the Island,
is quite sick at the home of her brother,
near Kidd.
1t has been customary at the mines, if
death occurs in any of the families, to
do no work ON the day of the funeral.
The Maynard miners have resolved here
after to work, and each one give 25c of
their days wages to help bear the funeral
expenses.
Joel Walker, Frank Cooper and W. 5.
Taggart have been seriously afflicted with
la grippe. COUNTRY COUSIN.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-14

SOME week-kneed persons are afraid
the Republicans will secure too many
congressman from Ohio. They say the
minority should be represented. We
agree with then in the latter statement
of the situation, but again we favor re-
ciprocity. In New York the Democrats
have stolen everything in sight, and are
preparing to seize the State for the
Democracy this year without even so
much even as the formality of an cleo
tion. They have already stolen Michi-
gan. If they are going to keep up such
revolutionary acts, how are the Republi-
cans to keep from being everlastingly
swamped? By adopting retaliatory
measures. Only by taking all we get
can the Democracy be brought to stop
their high-handed course. If the Re-
publicans can devise means to get all
the congressman from Ohio, it will go
farther to bring the Democracy to terms
than all endeavors at minority repre-
sentation ever invented. You must
fight the devil with fire, and the sooner
Republicans adopt that method the
sooner will equitable measures prevail.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-14
THE CHARACTERIZATION.

On Monday the entire State Govern
ment passed into the hands of the Re-
publicans with the Inauguration of Gov
ernor William Mckinley, Jr. The in
auguration was said by ex-President
Hayes to be the greatest demonstration
blended with the grandest pageantry
ever witnessed in Ohio. Promptly at
II o'clock, noon, Governor Mckinley
took the oath of Office administered by
Chief Justice Williams in the rotunda
of the Capitol. Just previous to taking
the oath Governor Campbell in modest
and corteous manner delivered to Mayor
Mckinley his commission as Governor.
Governor McKinley's address will be
found in full on another page of this
paper. The parade was made up of civic,
political, and military organizations, aid
presented an imposing spectacle. Sen
ator J. Wilbur Nichols was chairman of
the joint committee of the House and
Senate to receive the Governor.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-14
TIE NEW DISCOVERY.

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be one of the many who know from per-
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of its staunch friends, because the Won
derful thing about it is, that when once
given a trial, DR.. Kings New Discovery
ever after holds place in the house; if
you have never used it and should be af-
flicted with cough, cold, or any throa}
lung or chest trouble, secure bottle at
once and give it a fair trial; it is guaran-
teed every time, or money refunded; trial