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The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-21

Senator Vest has not yet cited the clause
in the Constitution that authorizes the gov
ernment Of the United States to acquire
coaling stations, but forbids it to acquire
territory for any other purpose
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-21

The ten new destroyers which the Russian
government has ordered for the Pacific
squadron probably intended to promote
the Cars universal disarmament policy
What more pacific than destroyers?
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-21
It Docs.

Mabel-Do you think the use of slang by
a young woman could ever lead to profanity?
Abel-It might on the part of the man who
heard her.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-21
Twenty-seven buildings Burned.

MAIDEN, Mo, Dec. 20.-Fire to-day de-
stroyed twenty-five business houses and two
residences. The fire originated in the rear
of the Sexton Merchandise Company block
which was owned by the Jerome Hill Cot
ton Company, of st. Louis. 1t is believed to
have been of incendiary origin. Loss. about
SS0CG0
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-21

The cartoonist who was fined for lam
pooning Emperor Wilhelm might have
claimed divine direction. 1t would have
been no more absurd than the Emperor's
claim of the same thing.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-21
WIN would Not.

she-He said he would die a thousand
deaths for me.
He-Who wouldn't? The trouble is, a fell
Ter can't die but once
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-21

Old Man-What ye cryin' fer. Tommy?
Tommy want ter build snowhouse.
Old Man--Won't yer ma let yer2
Tommy-Yes. but she wants me ter take
de snow off de sidewalk ter build IL wild
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-21

Hon. John Sherman continues to furnish
additional evidence why the country should
felicitate itself that he was gently but firm
ly removed from the head of the Depart
ment of State.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-21

the candy box and the note to Mrs Dun
nings little girl We're all written by the
same person and that Mrs. Botkin was the
writer
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-21
A Definition.

Detroit Tribune.
An optirnist is a man who still considers
ii more blessed 10 give than TO receive after
the bills come in
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-21

Easily Decided.

Rastus-Daddy, does you say 'lasses is
or 'lasses are?
Daddy-'Lasses amt. Dey's all out.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-21
A Theory,


Perhaps those extraordinary things the
anti-expansionists are quoting from the
Constitution were taken from revised
version.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-21
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL
Can be found at the following places:
EW YORK-Astor House

Can be found at the following places:
NEW YORK-Astor House.
CalCAGO-Palmer House, p. o. News Co.. 217
dearborn street, Great Northern Hotel and
CINcINNATI-J. r. Hawley & Co., 154 Vine
street.
LOUISVILLE-C. T. Deering, northwest corner
OF Third and Jefferson streets and Louisville
Book Co., 256 Fourth avenue.
ST. LOUIs-Union News company, Union Depot
WASHINGTON, D. C.-Riggs House, Ebbitt
House and WIZARDS Hotel.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-21
Here. Too.

Cleveland Plain Dealer
If you haven't bought il yet II viii pay
you to search the advertising columns to-
day.
The times., 1898-01-26
Money TO Loan
at 5 Per Cent,
ON real estate in D. c.. no delay; terms
reaSona BILE. -.
HEISkELL s. McLERAS,
iy9-tf-em ZOOS St NV.

sweat himself il he didn't get showed ON
in January They just like to roll in it.
l believe that the popUi 8rity o { the
Puritan profession in some parts OF New
England is due 10 the fear which North
ern people have of warm weather. The
citizens of the North have been taught
that the headquarters of Satan is over
heated / have never taken any theFIn1-
metric readings down there. Out there is
q current impression shat he is below
the frost line. / have heard IL said hy
several crackers who live in Dade county.
Florida, that Yankees do not object 50
urgently 20 the devil because OF his dis
agreeable disposition and la breaking ten
tiencies as they do because OF the climatic
conditions which, IL is alleged, surround
him.
In producing this touch OF winter seen
cry, one OK my cadet sagelettes failed To
hold down the atmosphere to the proper
temperature, which wreckeU u.y calcUla-
tons and caused the snow Co te preeip-
itated in melted form. q! J cndeavor TO
make my next SHOW storm D.. success.
These little bits OF tieecy weather al
ways make me wonder who wrote 'Deaut-
ful Snow Not that 1 attach any ian
portance to the poem. but | would be
curious to know who lid it. I don't feel
any rancor toward the fellow who did
it, but / believe, as n general principle,
that criminals ought 70 be cooped up
The times., 1898-01-26
BROKERS REGAIN COURAGE
Market Receivers From Yesterdays
Anticipations Of War.
Views From London Concerning the
Iieve the Fearssof Spectators.

New York, Jan. 25.- Through charac-
found today an encouraging circumstance
In the dispatch of Government ship Of
war to Havana, whereas~the same ma tier
yesterday had served tor demoralize the
market for securities. The construction
placed In London upon the action Of the
A administration in regard to Cuban affairs
backed up this market, Evidence of good
faith followed the cable advjces, and the
advance In american stocks In London suf
ficed to complete the radical conversion
In speculative sentiment already referred
to. 80
Quite apart from the ephermeral views
that the pIofessionals Spectators on the
stock exchange may entertain on the Cuban
question, IL cannot be doubted that more
conservative financial interests would well
come some settlement of the matter, or
even such crisis in the general affair as
would allow Its Importance to be viewed
in its true light.
or equal and even greater importance
than the strength of the market for Ameri-
can stocks in London was the compare tive
and when speculators learn to view the
whole Cuban question through hat medium,
they will have something tangible on which
to base their ventures. Aside from the
change in views on the Cuban situa tion
the day was uneventful, with conditions
generally favorable.
Sterling exchange declined on the ex-
tensive foreign purchases of stocks. Some
favorable statements Of traffic for the
third week OF January were reported, while
the complete statements Of December bust
ness are also expected to make gratifying
sho wings.
The decisive influence of the London
dealings In the days mark ct was disclosed
In the decrease I'm activity when they were
concluded. Still, the lnarke as O. whole
retained the firm hold 1T derived from th,,
foreign purchases, and some stocks, notably
New YORK Central and Metropolitan Streer
hah"ay' reached the highest figures yet
recorded. The first-naIned was the real
leader OF the market its strength being
Syhipatheticaly reflected I'm the general
dealings. Sharp recoveries were also noted
IN the Northern Pacifics and Union Pa
ciiics' onsario and Western advanced
notably. Manhattan, of the active stocks
was rather Uncertain.
The gFangers We're steady on f.ir vol
uihe oil business, with Rock Island the
strongest of the group.
IN the bond department. the strength ami |
activity of Texas and Pacific seoon.,,
made them conspicuour
The times., 1898-01-26
New York Cotton Market
BILL INTRODUCED.
The commissioners Lay Their Plans

The Commissioners Lay Their Plans
The District Commissioners yester-
day forwarded to the Senate a bill,
which Mr.. Mcmillan introduced, TO
provide for sewage disposal and pro-
lection against floods in the District
The Commissioners say that the in
adequacy and unhealthfulness of the
present method of sewage disposal
was recognized by Congress as far
back as 1889, when an act was passed
authorizing the appointment of three
competent sanitary engineers to ex-
anime and report on the system. Con-
gress then practically adopted the re-
port by making appropriations at va
rious times for the execution OF por-
tions of the sewerage plans suggested
by the board, the appropriations
amounting to $51T ,000
The Commissioners say that the un-
sanitary condition due to the present
method of sewage disposal is much
worse now than in 1885 and 1890, as the
amount of sewage has increased and
the marshes along the Anacostia river
have gradually filed.
At present the sewage is emptied
into the Potomac and Anacostia rivers
Immediately along the water front of
the city, and carried back and forth
by the tides. a large portion being de-
posted on the banks. In addition to
this, they say the James creek and B
street canals. which are within $50
yards of the Capitol and 500 yards of
the White House, respectively. are
open sinks of pollution into which more
filth is daily deposited by the sewers
than fill the sewers or tie town of
Alexandria.
The estimated cost of the system
proposed, including the work already
done, is 81, ,029 635, this estimate being
based on the project of the Commits
sioners as to the needs in accordance
with the experience gained from the
work already done.
The Commissioners note the fact that
no further relief can be had until the
whole work is completed. and at the
rate at which appropriations have
been made available for this purpose
in the past the work so important to
the District will not be completed until
the year 1928.
The cost of this work, the Commits
sioners say, is, great. but the value to
the District and to the nations capital
is far greater. The revenues available
will not permit construction as rapid
ly as good business and economic
methods would require, and even
should they do so it is a question
whether the payment of the quota of
the cost to be paid by the taxpayers
should not be extended over a period
of years.
The bill proposed authorizes the is
suance of District bonds in the sum of
$500, 900, with interest at the rate of 3
per cent, redeemable at the pleasure
of the Government after ten years and
payable forty years from date.
The proposed sewerage construction
is to be made by contract or otherwise,
as may be deemed most advantageous.
The times., 1898-01-26
A Washington Medtca,Companv

A company has Just been formed in Wash
ington by the name OF the Pillow Inhaler
Company of which Senator William NJ.
Stewart, of Nevada, is president; S. ].
Spearing, dice president; r.. B. Nixon,
treasurer; and Charles j Happier, secretary.
The other directors are j. H. Ralston,
Charles A. Kram, A. ]. symonds, and r.
W. Gates.
The purpose of the Organization is to
manufacture and sell the Pillow Inhaler,
O device for the cure of cafaIrh, asthma,
bronchitis, colds, and all troubles of the
throat and lungs by all night inhalation.
The Pillow Inhaler has been thoroughly
tested in number of cities, and has work
ed some rema rkable cures. In order to get
the requisite capital TO push the business
the company will offer in a few DAYS
$4,000 OF preferred stock, bearing per
cent interest, which ca pital is to be used
In extensive advertising. Senator Stewart
and the directors of the company express
themselves as highly pleased with the bright
prospects of the enterprise.
The times., 1898-01-26
DR.. NanseD.

The last opportunities TO hear the famous
Arctic explorer, DR.. Fridtjof Nansen. will
be at the afternoon lecture at the Grand
Opera House tomorrow, and at the even
ing lecture at Convention Hall. The matinee
Will be on his voyage in the Fran to the
farthest North, with graphic account of
the fifteen months sledge journey, and
the evening lecture at Convention Hall will
he an entirely new one, on the First
Crossing of Greenland and Eskimo Life.,'
Both will be magnificently illustrated,
many of the elantern- slidev vie WIS having never
before been exhibited in this city. DR..
Nansen will deliver one more lecture in
New York, on the eve Of sailing for
Europe Saturday next. This tour will be
the last tfat he will ever make before
the public.
The times., 1898-01-26
truth the roads will see the result with
great suddenness in the stock market.

While the year 1897 showed larger
railway earnings and better business
than it's immediate predecessor, the
mileage of track laid is but little great
er than that for the preceding year.
Considerable work was begun, but it
was late in the year and does not show
in the result. Even taking this into
consideration, however, the showing OF
new mileage cannot be said to be very
satisfactory for a Mckinley boom year.
The track laid from January ! to De-
cember 81, 1897, was only 1854 miles.
The lowest point in twenty years was
reached in 1895, when the figure was
1903 miles Ninety-six and 'sl were
both very slightly better, but the next
worst in twenty years.
The times., 1898-01-26
IN HOTEL CORRIDORS.

Mfr. B. NJ. Whitney, Of Omaha, Neo.,
said last night at the Regent to a Times
man: Young George McDill, of my city,
who resigned as chief clerk to President
Burt, of the Union Pacific Railroad, to go
into active Y. NJ. e. A. work, is one OF
the foremost young men Of that State.
dare say that there is not within the
borders OF Nebraska a young man who
has more good aud substantial friends, and
he is destined to become one of the srandest
workers in the railroad branch of the
association. Mr.. McDill will visit the cities
throughout the United States, and it will
only be afe W years before the good results of
his work will come to the surface
The times., 1898-01-26
Rural Free Delivery.

In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Butler gave
notice of an amendment he intended to
offer to the postoffice bill, appropriating
$3.50 600 for experimental rural free de-
livery. The amendment provides that
these experiments shalt be extended to
every State and Territory and to as many
sections OF each as possible. OF the ap-
propriation, the Postmaster General is
authorized to expend $4,000 in expert
mentfng with postal boxes or other ac-
commodations to facilitate the delivery of
mail in rural districts,
The times., 1898-01-26
TIME TO GET TO WORK.
Cullom Wants an Interstate Com
merCe Committee Meeting.

merce Committee Meeting.
Senator Cullon yesterday called meet
ing of the Interstate Commerce Commit
tee for tomorrow at 1 o 3. IN. Being asked
IL the committee had summoned any of
the higher railroad officials for the pur-
pose OF investigating the free pass sys-
tenn, Mr.. Cullom replied in the negative.
Il think we had better get down to
business" he remarked, land my opinion
is that we have had hearings enough. The
committee has enough material to work
on"
Senator Tillman does not agree with
the chairman of the committee, and 1t
is understood he VIII insist on pressing
the investigation. Mr.. Tillman has only
two OF the committee with him-Sena-
tors Chandler and Chiffon 1t is claimed
that all the others are in favor OF reporting
an anti-scalping bill, and the chances
are that a meas sure will be practically
agreed upon at the next meeting IL there
is full attendance.
The times., 1898-01-26

The Times was correct in It's state
ment the other day about Atlanta, Ga,
being fine mule Market" said Mr.. Robert
Jones' q wen known horseman OF that city,
at the National last night ATLANTA is
the second largest and best mule market
in the world, and a number of horsemen
have made exhibits there. She also has
some of the largest livery stables in the
world. l have seen as many as 10000
mules in Atlanta at one time"
The times., 1898-01-26
THE DISPENSARY BILL.
Given a Further Hearing Before the
House Judiciary Committee.

hearing was given Senator Tillmans
favorite bill yesterday by the House Judic-
iary Committee. 1t is to provide the right
for South Ca rolina to enact and control the
excise laws in the State, and to make
absolute the dispensary law.
Senator Tillman and Attorney General
Barker, of South Carolina, appe ared before
the committee, and argued for favorable
report on it. They claimed that South
Carolina should control the excise laws in
operatio in the State
Mfr. j. p. X. Bryan, OF South Carolina,
opposed the bill, and claimed that it was
unconstitutional and a clear violation of
the interstate commerce law.
The times., 1898-01-26

Mr.. F. NJ. Hudson, of Buffalo, n. Y,
was looking through the large window OF
marked to Times man: 1.-The snow is
coming down pretty lively, and it reminds
me of home We have had excellent sleigh
ing there for some days SO far, the drifts
have amounted to but little, the snow
falling steadily and gently
The times., 1898-01-26
CLAIRvOYANT|
Wonderful Man Who Has Decided TO Make Wash
ingt0n His Future Home.

Prof. f. Turner, for the purpose of
introducing himself To the public, will
give a test of his wonderful power to
every caller desiring sitting. 1t has
Deen very tritely said that public
opinion Is the court OF last resort, be-
fore which all men must stand on
final appeal. Bearing in mind this
epigrammatic expression. Prof. Turner
is to be congratula ted, for public
opinion has agreed upon the verdict
that the marvellous powers possessed
by him are possessed by no other liv-
ing person. Public opinion is yigi-
liant and esactinG tribunal, and its
inexorable DEGREES cannot be ignored,
Prof. Turner will not consent to
have his ability measured by any
other taadard than his own, for
there are always partially developed
mediums and cheap pretenders found
IN every city, bringing disrepute upon
The profession. II goes without say
ing that Prof. Turner is the peer Of
all mediums.
IL is a matter of history, from the
Temotest age to the present time, that
there are few who possess occult
power sufficiently to enable them to
accurately reveal the past and give a
correct forecast OF the future To
Prof. Turner nature has been most
kind, bequeathing TO him that rare
gift, which ena bies him TO read the
lives of his fellow-creatures as clearly
as an open scroll.
The times., 1898-01-26

II always regret to see such weather"
said Mr.. O.. G. Balm, OF Philadelphia, at
the National last night. THE suffering
OF the poor in the large cities Of the
North ana West are greater than they
are in your city, but l dare say there is
plenty OF it here in Washington. Not
only are there those who are houseless
ana homeless, but there are people in all
cities who would sooner Starve almost
than let their ants be made known to aid
societies. Many may call this foolish
pride. Ii may be 50, but it proceeds
from noble spirit and must be pardoned.
Employment is what these men and women
need and wherever possible it should be
given them. ] have a relative here who
told me today that he knew families
good families-whose daily food consisted
of bread, and even that hard to get This
weather only increases their suffering"
The times., 1898-01-26
A Cure for Lame Back.

Ny daughter when recovering from IN
alta OK of fever, was 4 great sufferer from
pain in the back and hips writes Londen
Grover, of Sardis, KY. After using quite
a number CT remedies without any benefit
she tried one bottle Of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm, and it has given entire relief. Cham.
betlain's Pain Balm is also a certain ,ure
fo- rheumatism. Sold by Henry Evans,
Wholesale and Retail Druggist, 9:s +
st Conn. ave. and st. NV, and i teS
Nd. ave. ne.
The times., 1898-01-26
me market was stronger yesterday

Ihe market was stronger yesterday
than on Monday, and there was some
recovery from the low figures
OF the slump, but there was
nothing in the character of the dav,s
business that could be called satisfac-
tory to the bulls. There was nothin.
as portentous as the dispatch of .
warshlp yesterday, and the profession
ais took this as a chance to send the
market the other way slightly. London
also contributed to the strength of
stocks, purchasing 10000 shares dur
ing the day. The people who had sold
short realized their profits and got out.
There was little if any legitimate buy-
ing: The promptness of this slight raI-
iy does not minimize the fact that de-
Velopments like that of Monday can
produce sharp depressions, and the
people who are expected to buy and
pull the market show no disposition to
do SO. The same lack of interest is no.
ticeable as before, even while the Gu
pan situation is tense with possibili-
ties. The probability is that prices will,
range lower this week, especially if
there are any further DEVELOPMENTS in
the Cuban complication.
The times., 1898-01-26
SPOILED THE sAGE.s Snow.
An Amateur i'll His Office Respon
sible for the Rain.

The Weather Sage was haIf-goIing his
toboggans when The Times man slid in
last night
.'You were polishing up your sleigh
bells today" suggested the reporter.
"Yep," said the Sage iineIing string
OF tuneful bells till they rang like Yankee
Christmas, there are good many NORTH
ern visitors in Washington this winter,
and their demand for little snow was
as irresistible as the battiesflip Maine.
You know real hean-eaiing Yankee would
The times., 1898-01-26
WHEAT SHOWS UP STRONGER.
Stock Largely Concentrated in One
Holding Eavors Material Advances.

Holding Eayors Material Advances.
Chicago. Jan. 2o.-The wheat trade was
again active today throughout the session
nuctuating fIom 80 g to 94 1-9, closing
at 90 7S There was considerable selling
at the start on account of lack OF response
by Liverpool to tn : advance here yesterday.
The buying of January by the so-called
clique interest sent the price for that
option from 94 SO cents to 81, causing
the improv ,ment i'll May.
The decrease in the worlds visible was
731 900 bushels, which was less than ex-
pected- Clearances from the seaboa rd were
5S7, 600 bushels. Argentine offerings were
reported on the increase. notwithstanding
the liberal arrivals at Minneapolis and
Duluth, all advices from there insist that
The times., 1898-01-26
washington stock Exchange.

Capital Traction, 10 at II, . at al Ia,
80 at 20 3-4; Washington Gas, 10 at
48 IA, 20 at 4s 1-2; United States Elec-
tric Light, 10 at 1o2; Real Estate Title
Insurance, 10 at S5; American Graphophone
pref erred, 100 at T-8, at IA; Mergen-
thaler Linotype, / 0 at 142
After rCa1i-MeTgenthaIer Linotype, . at
The times., 1898-01-26

Georgians were rejoicing last night over
the announcement that Capt. w. II. Stall
ings would be nominated for postmaster
at Augusta. AT the Metropolitan Hotel
Capt. Staliings said TO a Times man: Il
am satisfied the fight is won. Last night
the Richmond county Republican commit
tee met at Augusta and indorsed me for
postmaster, and this action assures me OF
the nominatio I am glad TO say that
j am indorsed for the place by Republicans
and Democrats alike
Lyons, the colored national committee
man, who wanted the office, has been
assured that he will be provided for by
the Administration, but just what berth
he will get has not been made public.
II is also given out that the colored man
Devaux wtll be made collector of the
Savannah port, and Mr.. Blum postmaster
at that place.
The times., 1898-01-26

Mr. J. w. Ivey, of Alaska, is guest OF
the Raleigh He reports the influx of gold
hunters as enormous, and the people OF
Alaska expect the country to be overrun
in the spring.
The times., 1898-01-26

Richard Cookers new Tammany Dem
ocratic club, of New York said Col. p. B.
Alexander, of that city, last night at the
Raleigh, lis causing no little dissatis-
faction, as 1T is believed that he and his
followers are using every effort to turn
the free silver tide Around the lobbies
of New York hotels where politicians meet
there is no seuestion more generally dis
cussed than this, and the great leader 10
roasted fore and aft. New York city, as
Well as the State, is for free silver, and
the efforts cf this club TO shelve 1t will
prove futile
The times., 1898-01-26

not eonscientiously vote against his con-
firmation, and 1 believe he will fill
the office OF railroad commissioner in an
acceptable manner"