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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1885
Page
5
The proposed highway withdrawal for a cattle drive divides opinions among regional interests. Northwestern cattle raisers oppose, fearing spread of Texas fever and inadequate quarantine. Supporters led by Judge Reagan and the Texas delegation push for a favorable committee report, while Hepburn and allies vow to block it.
In the Supreme Court today a municipal bond case involving Santa Anna and Augustus Frank was affirmed, with general findings deemed not reviewable. Also reversed and remanded was the Willabald Voss patent case for lack of novelty, and the Pennsylvania Railroad death suit against Anna M. Price was dismissed, holding US employment did not make the decedent a passenger. The Chinese wife Cheong Ah Moy bail question was not decided.
Washington reports indicate Representative Ochiltree of Texas interrupted the Senate during executive session by visiting the cloak room and approaching Senators Coke West and others. He was escorted out by Assistant Sergeant at Arms James Chrystie after a brief, tense exchange.
Washington Jan 26 Representative Cutcheon of Michigan says it is understood that Mr Randall will attempt to secure recega tion by the Speaker on Monday the next individual suspension day If he succeeds he will act further on the Grant retirement bill as part of the House military committee discussions
The rules are urged to suspend and the Ed Munds bill placing General Grant on the retired list be taken up and passed without naming him. Friends in the House believe Mr. Randall can secure the necessary two-thirds vote with this course.
Washington report notes Indian Commissioner Price testified he never received a letter accusing Interior Department salary earners of cattle business interests. He denied any such letter existed in files. Berry later produced the letter bearing the endorsement No action taken on the back of the Indian office.
The San Francisco sub-treasury vaults are taxed to capacity and Secretary of the Treasury weighs moving about forty million standard silver dollars to the new Treasury vault. High transfer cost of about $100,000 stalls the plan, with Congress to be asked for funds.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Washington notes C Bradford of Indianapolis at the Ebbitt. Hon John Overmyer of Indiana visits. Major Steele presents a Hackleman petition for Mexican war pension. Bills to pension Heilman Agnew Brooks Huscher advance. Indiana delegation copies current congressional resolution urging pension for Union prisoners. Ninth district petition for 160 acre land warrants. Wilson nominated postmaster at Lebanon Ettie Hathaway at Lakeville David A Curtis at Little Point.
Fr Wagner reports the death of Monsignor Julius Benoit at 8 30 PM. A Pontifical requiem will be chanted by Bishop Rademacher of Nashville and Bishop Dwenger will preach. Benoit, nearly seventy seven, helped build the Ft Wayne Cathedral and bishop’s house and aided the Perry county missions in Indiana and New Orleans. He came from Lyons France in 1836 and served as vicar general and administrator before becoming a bishopric candidate. The funeral is set for Friday morning with a large turnout expected from the West and South.
New York story from January twenty six recounts Mrs Archibald Gordon of Castleton Staten Island firing at a tramp who had robbed a silver butter dish after dining with her and the hired girl. The bullet pierced his hat and the woman threatened a fatal shot if he did not restore the stolen item and depart.
The piece notes rheumatic pains worsen with exposure and claims Hood's Sarsaparilla benefits many users. It cautions it is not claimed as a cure yet urges sufferers to try the remedy before seeking other options.
After a brief discussion a formal vote is recorded on the dynamite issue. The resolution is adopted with a single dissenting senator voting in the negative.
The Senate debated Mr Bayards resolution condemning the dynamite explosions in London. After hours of remarks and objections, the measure passed 63 to 1, with Mr Riddleberger the sole dissenter. The chamber also handled credentials and postponed other business before adjourning after memorials for Representative Duncan.
The House adopted a resolution directing inquiry into the roof fire and security measures. Bills and resolutions were introduced on navy yard funding, improved guns, railroad delays, internal revenue reforms, silver dollar issues, and foreign affairs. The army appropriation bill was reported, and the House adjourned to mourn W A Duncan.
New York reports Ruf Miner known as Chas Stewart Pine and Gus Rogers was arrested at National City Bank Brooklyn after posing as a depositor. He is charged with loitering and faces long sought warrants. Authorities say he stole about 120000 in cash and securities from a Baltimore bank and robbed a Philadelphia railway depot and a government office.
A reader thanks the paper for publishing an endorsement of Dr Harter's Iron Tonic claiming three bottles cured debility and liver disorder and scrofula. Jos C Boggs signs the letter of thanks.
Four o clock A M report details a major blaze at the Hospital for the Insane. The laundry drying room and chapel, engine room, bakery, and offices were destroyed while two city engines fought the flames. Patients remained mostly quiet as crews worked to confine the fire and prevent further damage.
The Liberty Bell, loaned by Philadelphia, arrives in Beauvoir where Varuna Davis Hayes, Jefferson Davis’s grandchild, kisses it and cheers accompany the event. Davis himself joins in the procession and expresses gratitude while urging harmonizing unity across states and nations. He recalls the bell as a symbol of liberty and patriotism.
On January 13 the Society of the Army and Navy of the Confederate States in Maryland elected Jeff Davis an honorary member. A letter from Davis expresses gratitude, noting the honor as an heirloom for his descendants and praising the state’s civil military heritage.
A fragment notes that drawing a few drops of Sozodont mixed with water in the patient’s mouth refreshes the invalid and aromatizes dryness, enhancing comfort and appetite. It urges nurses not to neglect Sozodont as a remedy.
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