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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-06

CREEDE, Col, is already a second
Leadville. A year ago last October it
had population of thirty-five miners;
now it has six thousand, half of which
came to it since Christmas. A branch
railroad, ten miles long, was built to it a
few months ago. and now it Is doing
more business than the whole line. 1t
is predicted that it will have $4,000 in
habitants a year hence, but predicting
about mining towns is as hazardous as
going into the stock market.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-06

IT is stated that the scientific societies
of Russia, which will meet during the
coming summer, will discuss the pro-
priety Of discarding the old Julian
calendar and adopting the Gregorian.
1t is a singular proof of the fanaticism
and stubbornness of the Greek Church
that wherever its authority prevails-in
Russia, Greece, Bulgaria and Servia-
the Julian calendar still prevails, thus
making difference of twelve days be-
tween given date in those countries
and all others where the Gregorian
calendar prevails. Thus Jan. 1 any
where in Russia is Jan. Is in London,
Paris or New York. The Gregorian
calendar is not perfect. with its anomaly
of twenty-nine days in February every
fourth year, but it Is much more nearly
accurate than the Julian calendar. and
as it has been adopted by the rest of the
civilized world Russia ought also to
adopt it. But Russia likes to be law
unto herself
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-06

YEARS ago. when railroads began to
be built throughout the country. the cry
was raised that horses would soon have
no value. AS the horses in 1890 were
worth several times as much as all the
stock in the country at the date when
railroad-building was begun in earnest,
the result shows that those who claim
to know the most know nothing about
tho fnfura
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-06
A COMMHNpABLH FASHION VAGARY.

There is a fashion in religious Observ-
ances as we'll as in clothes, or amuse-
ments, or literature, or any fad which
people pursue in droves without much
individual reflection as to the cause of
their unity of action. Or if it is not fash
iOn,. what is it that leads people whose
particular churches prescribe no special
period of fasting and penance to pay
careful heed to the lenten season, both
in their social doings and personal con-
duct? Two or three religious sects set
apart these forty days as time wherein
their communicates shall refrain from
indulgence of body and mind. They
shall withdraw themselves as far as pos
sible from worldly atmosphere, and by
meditation, and prayer, and self-denial
put themselves in spiritual frame
of mind that will enable them
to enter humbly and understand
ingly into the celebration of the
great Easter festival. In many other
Christian denominations no such prac-
tices preliminary to Easter are required.
III the general recognition of Lent were
confined to the members of these de-
nominations the circumstance would be
readily explained on the theory that the
need of stated season of reflection and
abasement was felt by all pious people,
and that the lenten customs were there
fore adopted. AS matter of fact. how
ever, the members of these other relig-
ious bodies are not the ones who show
the greatest readiness to accept and OBJ
serve Lent. Some of them, indeed. pro-
test sturdily that the rites and ceremO-
mics thereof SAVIOR of darkness and evil,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-06

A LETTER is published from ex-Presi.
dent Cleveland to the secretary of a
Cleveland Club at Atlanta, Ca, in which
he says: 81 find a sense of great salts
faction in the reflection that have been
permitted to aid somewhat in restoring
to the people in large section of our
country their standing and position in
our common American citizenship, not
nominally and barrenly but substantial
ly and potentially" Now can any body
tell what he ever did in that direction7
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-06
NEWSPAPERS THIEVES.

The Journal and SEN tinel unite in Offering
srsward of $40 for tho arrest and conviction
OF any person who steals q copy OF either of
these papers from the office residence of .
snbscriber. Reward will be paid promptly
prosecution will be met by the newspapers
unentioned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-06
Secretary

THE announcement that Secretary
Blaine is confined to his house by an at
tack of grip will cause very general solic-
itude when the nature of the disease is
taken into consideration. While it is
hoped that there is ground for the pre-
diction that he will be out in few days,
further intelligence regarding his cOndi-
ton will be awaited with the keenest
ipfarasf
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-06

HERE and there excellent people are
engaged in struggle to suppress the
Sunday paper. If they would devote
the same vital force now wasted in an
effort to induce people to patronize Sun
day papers of high character, they
would be benefactors. indeed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-06

NEW ENGLAND people have sharply
criticised some of the Western States
because what is known as White-cap
outrages are not crushed out. Now that
the evil seems to be having a run in that
locality they know the difficulties at
tending the punishment of such lawless-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-06
Woman's Practicality.

al think have great idea," said the dreamy
eyed inventor 81 am sure can invent a tele
phone that will enable the people at each end of
the wire to soc each other"
"Dear, dear. why don't you invent something
practicalp said his wife. "a telephone that
would enable the persons at each end to hear
each other would come much nearer filling the
long-felt want"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-06

THE Siemens s. Hulske Electric Com
pany. Of Berlin. is about to establish an
electric plant in Chicago which will be
the largest in the world. 1t will be
backed by unlimited capital, great
scientific knowledge and large expert
ence, and will be vigorous COMPETE
tor for electrical business throughout
the country,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-06

preme Court. announced last Monday, is
one declaring the right of the United
States to sue State. This is the first
time the Supreme Court has passed upon
this question, and it is important be-
cause it affirms that the United States
il the supreme power in the country.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-06

THE statement has been going the
rounds the past week that alleged
witches were burned two hundred years
ago in Salem, Mass. Such was not the
case; they were hanged. Burning in
this country as punishment is reserved
for negroes in Arkansas.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-06

THE unusually large attendance upon
theaters and other amusements in this
city the present season is the best POSI-
BILE evidence that the mass of people are
earning more money than usual.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-06

BECAUSE Of the stock of coal on hand
the English mine-owners proposed to
reduce the wages of miners, but rather
than submit to a reduction they ex-
pressed willingness to remain idle two
weeks, SO that the surplus might be sold
and prices put up. Such a policy con-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-06

A TELEPHONE line Is being constructed
between New York and Chicago. and with
in year the two cities will be in tele-
phonic communication. This line goes by
way of Cleveland, and another is already
projected by way of Pittsburg. 1t must
not be supposed. however. that talking by
telephone such long distances will be
cheap amusement. The cost of CONVEX
sation between New York and Boston is 81.
and between Chicago and New York it
will be S.. People who do not care to pay
so much can communicate By pOstal-card.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-06

STRANGE as it may seem, the PROPOSE
ton recently made in Congress to re-
turn the Mexican flags captured during
our war with that country excites violent
opposition among certain class of Mex
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-06

81 think this thing of overwOrk being fatal is
all rot" remarked the paste-pot
why. of course it is" replied the Lentum-
brclla joke. Just look at us.'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-06
Interested Him.

MANILA is the toughest paper known, be-
leve," said wickwire incidentally.
"Say," queried Nudge, "where can l get o
cOpyl"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-06
Quite likely.

Wickwire-Why, Lushforth. SO soon otter
your swearing Off What will your wife dot
j. Jaggs Lushforth-'Pi-hic- a receiver for
me, spect.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-06

The model city government which is
told of in one of the magazines is not
the one which a few weeks since was
heralded as "the best on earth"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-06

and will have none of them. 1t is among
those who cannot be accurately classcd
as pious that the lenten influence is
most noticeable. The arrival of Ash
Wednesday is the signal for q cessation
of festivities in the most fashionab So
ciety. To give party after that date is
to cause an emotion Of surprise In
the minds of the most frivolous as we'll
as the most devout members OF the So
cial circle. Though the actual religious
scruples and vows of few would inter-
fere with attendance upon such diver
sion, the feeling among the remainder
that it was not the correct thing at such
time would hinder its success. What
IS true in exclusive circles is true in
others. In every grade Of society where
church observances are respected at all
may be found those who observe Lent
in some manner, though they may not
hear a sermon, or 60 to o prayer Getting,
or refuse themselves luxury of the
table at any other time of the year. The
effect of the observance is felt in bust
ACoo OiS.CSs AOllSto, uCSOAotOAc, SaeCA~
ers, butchers, all find that their patron
age is temporarily lessened.
But if fashion rules in this matter it is
the most commendable of all its vagaries,
and is, moreover, one not likely to
change. For, let the motive of lenten
observance be what it may, it can hard
1y be that something of the true spirit
of the period will not enter into the
least serious mind. Fasting is of
spiritual as well as physical benefit, and
attention to religious rites cannot be
given without more or less of an abb
sorption of religious feeling. Frivolous
and thoughtless as the lenten devotee
may be, little, at least, of the solemn
meaning of the forty days fast must
enter into her soul and make a little
clearer to her dim comprehension the
mystery of the event that is commem-
Grated on the day set apart to the special
worship of the risen Lord. Even blind
fashion is not to be condemned when it
carries such influences in its train.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-06
BUBBLES IN TIE AIR.
BuSine0e,

"Were any of old mau Blckerson's friends or
relatives present when he diedl"
"No: no one but two undertakers."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-06
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL
SIXTEEN PAGES

The Sunday Journal has double the circu-
lation OF any Sunday paper In Indiana.
Price i've cents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-06

LAST Monday is said to have been the
most blustery day ever known in New
York by Senator Hill.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-06

A CIRCULAR sent to tine ladies of Indian
apolis urging their attendance upon the
lectures of arecently-risen apostle of ms-
thetic sweetness and light says pathetic
ally that what indianapolis lacks is artistic
culture. and that it will be q greater chart
ty to give people the opportunity to hear
him than to give bread to the poor. Indi-
annapolis may be in state of artistic des-
olation. and there 10 no reason to suppose
nybody is suffering for bread-but isn't
such statement drawing 1t pretty strongf
A NEW paper in Indianapolis Is called
the Alarm. 1t tells about the coming of
the millennium. and is not edited by Col
onel Flshback or Judge Taylor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-06

mer resort. just remind him Of this
EX-GOVERNOR GILPIN. of Colorado, was
one of the pioneers of that State and has
seen great changes in tho country. HIS
experience in that line makes him bold in
predicting as great changes in the future.
He says:
When the great transsiberiau railway il COM
pleted we shall have line of railway through
British Columbia and Alaska to Behring strait.
and it viii then be possible to go by rail- almost
In q straight line, more correctly, By following
o great circle. from New York TO Paris Roads
viii branch OF TO all parts OF Asia and Africa.
making possible q Tip by rail from New York
to CapetOwn via a line across the continent 10
Behring sea, and thence by transasian roads TO
the suez canal. and from Cairo through Central
Africa due south along the Nile and through the
region OF the great African lakes, Transvaal and
the colonies to the Cape Of Good Hope When
that time comes there will be an all-contincntal
line through Mexico, Central America. and
through the Spanish states OF South America TO
the straits of Magellan.
No doubt the child is born who will live
to see all these predictions verified.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-06

weather is pleasant and tho business OF
the court can be done with comfort to the
court. and the bar. and tho people," When
somebody recommends Oshkosh ~ . sum-
mer resort. just remind him Of this
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-06-06
AT OH. CITY.
The Tragedy of TituSNilic re
peateCl And worse.


Oh CITY, Pa, June 5.-Ncvcr before
in the history of Oil City and the oil
country has there been such disaster,
excitement and turmoil as at 1l:lJ
O'Clock Sunday morning, French creek
was a raging torrent and 1000 pCO-
pie were watching the muddy waters
rolling by. About 1870, upon the oppo-
site side of the stream, greenish fluid
floating on the water was noticeable, \
smell of gas and oil was perceptiblc, and
several gentlemen were discussing the
danger should the oil catch fire. Hardly
were the words uttered when about 200
yards up the stream mass of flame was
seen to shoot heavenward.
Other explosions quickly followed and
the flames swept madly over the entire
upper part of the city which was flooded
by the oily waters of the creek. Men,
women and children who were moving
from their houses were caught by the
deadly flames and if not burned to death
outright were drowned in the raging
flood
"Run," yelled hundred voices and the
people turned like stampeded cattle and
started for the hills. Hardly had they
started when terrific explosion rent
the air. The entire creek for hundreds
of feet each side seemed seething mas:
of flames and smoke. The pani,
stricken crowd shricked madly in thei
efforts to escape.
At 2 a. m. forty-six bodies had been re
covered, but it is impossible to give al
accurate estimate of the total loss o
liIe. There has been no communication
between this city and Titusyille since
O'Clock last evening.
But few of the spectators who wer
watching the flood when the explosion
occurred and who escaped can give
good idea of what happened. All agre
that there was a terrific explosion, an
that the air was filled with flame.
This was quickly followed by two othe
explosions. Men thought hell ha
broken loose on earth and they were nc
apparently very far out OF the wa
Three gasoline tanks had exploded a
most at the same time the oil on Frene
creek blazed up, the gas in the air burr
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-06-06
sOUTHIsIDE CHURCH.
Services Held iii the New Build
ing Yesterday

Very interesting services were held yes
tcrday in connection with the opening
OF the Southsidc Presbyterian church. In
the morning the pastor preached a SER
mon suited to the occasion. The Sab
bath school met i'll the afternoon, when
the Rev. John. A, Preston, ot Florence,
Ala, gave a talk to the school. Atnight
a large congregation assembled to take
part in praise service. Interesting ad.
dresses were delivered by Rev. Thos,
Lawrence, d. d., Z. f. Eagan and W. d..
Cash. The music, which was rendered
by number of ladies Of the Peasc school
and other friends, was a very pleasant
feature of the occasion. At the close of
the service several asked for prayer and
two dedicated themselves to the service
of Christ.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-06-06
WANTS TO Hi. LEFT.
The ROgersViIle, Tenn, Reviews
Editor OH ASheNilIe.

This is what Will I. Robertson, of the
Rogersvile, Tern, Review, says of Ashe-
vile as he saw the city on strip a short
time ago with the Knoxville Knights
Templar:
"Ashevillc of today is not AsheviIe of
seven years ago, when we left it town
of about 5000 inhabitants, They now
claim, aud we think very Justly, popu-
lation of about $4,000. The busy hum
of city life has taken the place of the
slow and poky movements of the coun-
try village. 1t is city of fine houses
and big hotels. The atmosphere and
natural scenery cannot be surpassed any
where. 1t is grand old town and we
never go there but when the time comes
to leave we feel like we wanted the train
to leave us"
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-06-06
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
Washington, June 4, 1892. J

Washington, une 4, lS92.J
To the Secretary OF State:
Your letter of this date rendering your
resignation of the office of secretary Of
of state of the United States has been
received The terms in which you state
your desires are such as to leave me no
choice but to acccdc to your wishes at
once. Your resignation is therefore ac-
ceptcd. Very respectfully yours,
Benjamin Harrison.
To Hon. James G. Blaine.
This news created a tremendous scr.-
sation as might have been expected. In
the house OF representatives public busl-
ness was partially suspended while the
members discussed the situation. and all
over the city the politicians gathered in
groups and talked of the effect of this
bomb shell on the presidential forces at
Minneapolis. 1t was generally agreed
that Blaine was now in the contest to
| the bitter end, and that it was war to
| the knife and the knife to the hilt. Re
portcrs at once vent to the President and
| to Mr.. Blaine, but neither had Il word to
add to their letters.
c. NJ. Dcpew has thus expressed hull-
self, as wired from Minneapolis, on the
Blaine resignation: "Mr. BIainc's res
ignation of the office of Secretary OF
state puts therepubican partyin in crisis
on the eve of battle"
| The Washington correspondent OF the
N. Y. Sun sends this explanation OF MIR.
Blane's designations:
| "Mr. Blaine then proceeded to Indicate
the reasons he adrcsigned. He felt sup
crscnsitive because of the constant dis
cussion of his name in connection witt
the presidential nomination. To this
was added the annoyance OF sensational
rumors constantly placed i'll circulation
as to his being secretly working tC
accomplish Mr.. HarriSons defeat anC
at the same time encouraging hi|
friends to pursue a similar course
Without any reference to the truth
iuIness, plausibiity, or practicabillty o
these reports, they apparently had per
ceptible effect upon the presidents per
sonal friends and most intimate admirers
| l liz lStllIlS h''iS SlNN UPON 4'hi ''''''>
that he was regarded with suspicion ant
distrust that the friends of the admins
tration practically considered him guilty
of duplicity; and even his associates il
the cabinet seemed to look upon hin
with silent reproach. There alsc
seemed to he a constant desire t'
humiiate him by urging the neccs
sity for further declaration that he wa
not candidate for the republican nomi
nation. These thoughts and suspicion
constantly prcyed upon Mr.. Blaine
mind until the worry and annoyance be
came intolerable, and as a consequence
he determined to resign, and having full.
decided upon that course, he desired
speedy settlement of the whole matter il
order that he might enjoy the rest OF
private citizen which was denied him a
a part and parcel of the Administra
tlOu,'
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-06-06
BLAINE OR HARRISON.
NO Third Man Need Apply at
minneapolis.

MINNEAroLIs, June 6.-The opening of
the last field day before the convention
finds both parties resoute and confident.
The administration forces are evidently
fearing another outburst OF Blaine en-.
thusiasm just prior to the opening OF the
convention, as it is isnoticeable that nearly
all the prominent Blaine clubs from the
larger cities are delaying their arrival
until this evening or tomorrow morning.
In order to stem this current of enthusi-
asm the Harrison people are this morn
ing publicly announcing that the greatest
Blaine demonstration of the convention
is to be made tonight and tomorrow,
but, they add, this should not
dismay Their organization or scatter the
delegates. To be torewarnedis is to be fore
armed.
The positive denial by Gen. Alger of the
report that he had withdrawn from the
contest, has had stimulating effect
upon the Harrison people, as it is gen
orally understood that much if not all,
of the Alger following will vote for
Blaine when the Michigan candidate is
out of the field. In fact,,,if the vote OF
Michigan is needed to nominate Blaine
on the first ballot, Alger is out of the
race. Should the convention, show any
inclination to seek compromise candi
date, Gen. Alger is candidate.
The prevailing opinion today is that
the fight will not be one of dark
horse" but that Blaine and Harrison
will be the only candidates presented tc
the convention and that the ballot vii
be short and decisive.
Ii is expected that the convention pro
ccedings tomorrow will be very unevent
full so far as their political significance i,
concerned;unlcss there should be contes
over the temporary craftsmanship, whicl
now appears to be barely possible. Ii
the cagerness tor a test of strength TIN
e majority and minority reports may b
. made by the national committee OF
/ recommendation for the temporary chair
:. man, and in that event there wouldIbe
decisive test of strength between tn
Blaine and Harrison factions.
Warner Miller makes the iollowin
+ announcement: II find larger, ,majoit
of the delegates are decidedly in tavo
y of Blaine as representing their constit,
ents. respect it as the voice of the Il
publicans of New York, and will SUI
port Blaine in the convention" TIL
S gives at least forty-six New York vot
l. in the convention for Blaine, leaving n,
more than twenty-six for Harrison.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-06-06
LIGHTNING'S FATAL WORK
a STROKE KILLS WILL. BRAD
FORD.

Bradford was AT Work On the
New SCHOOL Building in South
heyiilc-AuOil.Cr Workman
Shocked.
A force of workmcl has for some time
been engaged on the new public school
building being erected by Contractor J,
NJ. Wcstall, at the corner Of Bailey and
Silver streets.
About 2:4O this afternoon Will Brad
ford, white, q laborcr on the building
was struck by lightning and instantly
killed. William Black, who was at work
near Bradford, was also struck, but not
seriously injured. His shoes were torn
off.
In a short while Bradlord's body be
came almost black. There were but two
marks of electricity on him. one on The
right side of the neck, and the other OF
his head, where his hair was burned.
Bradford was about . years old. llC
came to Ashevile some time ago from
Gamewell, Caldwell county. He was un
married.