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The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-08
News From the Northeast.

Mr.. John Shearly, who has been sick for
some time is able to be out again.
At the meeting of the quarterly confer
ence last Saturday, Mr.. Beverly Cary was
reinstalled as an officer of Allen Chapel.
Rev. R. Titus will on Sunday morning
give an explanation of the rule under
which persons become members of the A.
M. E. Church.
People should not forget that the
groceries close at o'clock. A great
many we're disappointed this week to find
all dark at seven.
Mr.. Henry Doke has the reputation Of
being the best white washer in the city.
Good enough, there is nothing like being
perfect in what ever calling you persue.
The concert given by Miss A. L. Dudley
at New Bethel Baptist Church, was grand
success in every instance, both instructive
ly and financially. Maj. J. w. Gordon
was sick and could not attend.
If those girls do not stop going down in
the western part of the city promenading
the streets, looking for certain gentlemen,
though loath to do 30, we will certainly
publish their names, "a wink to the wise
am plenty
Miss Ida M. Carter, who formerly at
tended school in this city, has with the as
sistance of her sister, Miss Irene, opened q
hair dressing and millinery establishment
in Chillicotha, Ohio, the home of her par
ents. We wish you success, Miss Carter.
A grand festival will be given by the
trustees of Allen Chapel in the hall over
II. N. Goes grocery, corner OF Central
avenue and st. Mary street, Wednesday
evening, May IL. Admission 10 cents
children five cents. All are respectfully
requested to be present. good time is
anticipated. ~
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-08
South Side Notes.

The election went off well. Nelson
Yoke and Tucker went in like hot cakes
in the Twentieth ward.
The funeral of NJ. r. Kelley will take
place at the Second baptist church Sun
day, May 9th, 1880, commencing about
2:3O o'clock, to which all are invited to be
present. Funeral sermon by ED. John A.
Preston.
The result of the rally at Olivet Baptist
church on last Sunday throughout the day
was a grand success, realizing the hand
some sum OF $2S.77, aud more to come in,
for which we return our sincere thanks to
the people generally. If we can keep on
in this way we will soon be out of debt.
The young people and the old of the
Southside organized Literary Society at
the Olivet Baptist church for the interest
of the Southside people, electing the fol-
lowing officers: Rob't Leonard, president;
c. A. Webb, vice president: Miss Hattie
Robertson, secretary; Mr.. Alb. Turner, as
sistant secretary; Miss Mary Hutchinson,
treasurer, assisted by Miss Mamie Jones
Committee on Constitution, John A. Pres
ton, G. A. Webb, Robert Leonard, Frank
Preston; Sergeants-at-arms, Henry Lee
and VIM. Taylor.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-08
Vincennes News.

Leader coming semi-weeklyl Glad to
hear you talk so.
Miss Lenox and Mrs. True, of Cairo, ILL.,,
were in the city few days since. visiting
Mrs. Lou Purry.
Mrs. Henry Flake and his two estemiable
daughters were in the city and we're enter
tanned at the residence of Mrs. Rhoda
Stewart.
The ladies and gentleman gave grand
party at the residence OF Mr.. A. Vincent
last Tuesday evening and "Old John Nor
gan" was the favorite guest.
Lieutenant H. o. Flipper, of the Tenth
u. s. Cavalry, thinks that Whitaker will
graduate this summer, opposition to the
contrary, notwithstanding.
West Point should be one of the leading
issues in the campaign. Now is the time
for US who want to make record, to place
ourselves upon record in the j. G. Whit
taker case, vs.. General Schofield on his
honorable [ n future warriors.
Rev. Mr.. Thompson, of New Albany,
preached in our city last week. We
noticed this one grand utterance among
many others, ~ believe in fastening the
Ol Vic DlDlc W pcISOns nCdit,
then if he can shake them away, l am not
responsible"
Vincennes can boast of 178 pupils who
should be in the public schools, but she
groans over the fact that of 179 pupils but
eighty are in regular attendance. Can any
other city chow as good per cent. p
You will see that from the above figures
we have forty-fve per cent. of the whole
number in school. Judging from this per
cent. are we progressing?
The young men of Cairo walked the
streets in great agony and would not be
comforted, because Lenox was not played
and the cool, refreshing Flake would not
appear to ease their burning heart. But
what was your loss, gentlemen of Cairo,
was the gain of Vincennes. Miss Hettie
Flake is as fine pianist as we wave among
our people, and could not be excelled by
many, il any, of the other race. The young
people of Vincennes gave nice party for
Miss Mamie Flake at the residence of Mrs.
Sarah Taylor. Non DUN.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-08
About People.
That was good Shilling after all.

That was good Shilling after ALL
Mr.. Henry Moore has about completed
the improvements on his residence on
Howard street.
The vote received by Mr.. Will Floyd
last Tuesday shows whether ne is popular
in his ward or not.
How long has Jim Hill been living in
the 18th Ward? The reason we ask is be-
cause his vote was challenged Tuesday.
Officer Wells says he is not one of the
many who are willing to sacrifice them
selves on the altar of the West Market.
Rev. James M. Townsend, formerly pas
tor of Vermont st. A. NJ. E. Church, was
in the city last Sabbath, and officiated for
Elder Trevan.
Mr.. Lemuel Mason, formerly in the C.
II. Lanier is at home with his parents,
near Newcastle. Mr.. Mason is suffering
with consumption.
Since Mr.. Don Dunlap returned to rail-
reading disappearance indicates decided
improvement in health. Confinement
doesn't seem to agree with Don.
Officer Ben Thornton has been ind ulging
in the luxury of two pairs of eyes A
slight inflammation is the cause, however,
and not the ravages of old age.
Mrs. 8. A. McCary read very interest
ing paper on African Missions, before the
Plymouth Church Union, last Thursday
evening. The paper was spoken of in very
complimentary terms by those capable of
judging.
The madest man we saw on election day
was Samuel Headly. What seemed to ''pet
80 close to him" was that although he
has lived in the 18th ever since it was a
ward, when he handed in his vote last
Tuesday it was challenged. He made no
very great expressions of love for the DEM
ocracy on the occasion. .sra
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-08

and find all the latest styles of straw and
summer hats, cheaper than any house in
the city. A very fine hat for 81, go and be
convinced, remember, Lelewer, 80 West
Washington street, between Illinois and
Meridian streets.
The Household of Ruth will give grand
entertainment at the Vermont Street
Church, next Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings. The ladies of the household
are using all their endeavors to make 1t
the social event OF the season. The pub
lie is cordially invited to attend.
The grand rally at Olivet Baptist church
last Sabbath, was a magnificent success.
The cash receipts amounted to the hand
some sum of $4,000 for which the pastor,
Rev. Anderson Simmons, and the officers
and members return grateful thanks to
the generous public. Olivct is booming
and The Leader wishes it every success.
Recent circumstances have developed
the fact that in the event of the nomina-
ton of General Grant, Miller and Beers,
who are not candidates, who are not can
didates for the Presidential nomination,
will continue to sell none but the best
quality of groceries at fine lowest cash
price. Fresh country produce and green
stuff speciality.
Union Literary Society met Wednesday
evening with large audience present.
The exercises consisted of select readings
by P. Johnson, David Cheathem and w.
A. Sweeney, and very interesting debate.
The officers and members of the society
complain of the disorderly conduct of sew
eral parties who usually attend their meet
ings, and should it occur again their names
will be given to the public.
One of the things not often witnessed is
policeman delivering a moral lecture.
But we have seen it. Officer Hart, or the
''old man." as he is Familiarity known might
have been seen on bright morning not
| long ago, on a vacant lot in the north
western part of the city, surrounded by a
group of urchins who had been indulging
in game of ball contrary to city ordi-
| nance. The "old man" was lecturing them
on the sin of swearing, and showing them
wherein they were a great annoyance to
neighbors and passers-by. The little
Arabs gazed up into his face in open
mouthed astonishment. But whether
their amazement was caused by the pro-
foundness of the officers reasoning, or be-
cause of the unprecedented source from
whence it came, we were unable to deter
mine.
Go to Fertig's SO Indiana Avenue, for
your drugs and medicines.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-08
Cleveland News.

Look out for the concert on the first OF
June.
The Mozart Club hold their concert ON
the twenty-third
Sunday services at the Episcopal church
at ii a. m. and 1880 p. m.
The Leader can be purchased of HI. c.
Smith, 81 Newton street.
Non Nolo would like to ask Czaramireoue
how many colored bands (brass) are there
in Indianapolis?
On the 10th of June the Odd Fellows
have grand parade, and banquet ia the
evening. in which several lodges from othel
cities will participate.
The Excelsior Brass Band has deter
mined to have another of their grand con
certs. This one will be grand. vocal, in
strumental and dramatic concert and will
be held on the first of June, probably a
Turner's Hail. on Ohio street.
On the 10Th of June a reception ant
banquet will be given in honor of the Cy
rene commandery, No. 7, of Pittsburg, b,
the Ezekiel commandery K. T., at Rich
ards Hall.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-08
A Much Abused Man.

Several months ago colored man named
Alex. Hayden left Bowling Green, KY, and
went to Kansas prospecting for a new home.
After being there for a while he wrote
back to two friends, who were to take his
stock through to Kansas by land and told
them to meet him in In
diauapolis. They started for Kan.
sas, taking with them five mules
and one horse, the property OF Mr.. Heyden.
They proceeded as far as Little Orleans in
this State, where they put the mules up as
a bond for sum of money, after which
they departed for parts unknown. Upon
being informed of this transaction, Mr..
Hayden, who is now in this city, sent a
man from this city to recover his stock and
other goods. Yesterday Leader reporter
was informed that the man who was sent
from this city had returned, bringing with
him Hayden's baggage but not the stock
1t is further reported thot he male clean
sale of mules and horses while at Little
Orleans Several parties are likely to get
into Trouble.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-08
Free For ALI.

JEFF M. and A. A. T. say they can stay
like it was last Thursday night "a
What's the matter, "RicbY' Old rum
was too much for your head to slide in
Well, next time go leetle bit slow.
The bows say that Pfinst got hold of that
Handkerchief and pulled it until he
pulled his head of. told him so.
The youthful grenadier and bashful
beauty were happy Thursday night !
guess they struck lie at the Circle Park
House.
III B, of Peoria, were here now
somebody in the western part Of the city
would have to emigrate, or there would be
a pugilistic engagement of momentous inn
port.
The many friends of Messrs. Parnel,
Johnson, Chapman, Thomas and Coleman
will tender them a testimonial in the
shape of a big boom one evening next
week.
If that dashing sleeping car man, who
thinks one half Of the girls in the city are
''gone'', on him, don't look out, he will End
himself taking in the contents of 32cal-
ibre navy ON the fly.
Sheep, where did you get that demure,
unsophisticated, dilapidated old animal
that you were driving the other day?
Johnny says it fell down and could hardly
get up on your way out to Myers Grove.
After those lost shooters. everybody was
happy-even the old vet., Lafayette. Ev-
cry once in while he was heard to ex-
claim, This is feast and cake walk. "
The last seen of him he was on his way
home, singing, 81 need thee every hour"
1t would be interesting to know whether
Charley intends to drive up the COW this
summer for his saurkrout daisy. The pas
lures are getting green now, and the lac
tael bovine will soon begin to spend her
days in the "kentry."
We have private information from Terre
Haute to the effect that the prominent col
ored politicians of that city highly tenn
perate set of gentlemen. When they set
up to hear the latest returns, they never
indulge in anything stronger than water
straight with a piece of lemon in it. 1t is
proper to say that Terre Haute has the rep
utation abroad of being blue-ribbon town.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-08

Miss Lizzie Smith, recently of Indiana
polls is indisposed at Mrs. Sallie KNAPP
pers.
Deacon johnson, of Second Baptist
church, is jubilant over great grand
daughter.
Mr.. A. R. Phillips, of Delaware, Ohio,
was the guest of Lieut. Payne during the
convention.
Mr.. Graham Devil, of Springfield, was
among US in attendance to the State Re-
publican convention at delegate.
Mr.. Robert Harlan, of Cincinnati, was
a delegate to the State Convention from
Hamilton county.
Mr.. Lou. w. Turner, OF the Cleveland
Voice, was a delegate to the convention
from Cuyuhoga county.
The croquet party at Mrs. Sallie Skel-
tons, ON Bismark street last Thursday eve,
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-08

however, to step across the political chasm
and welcome back to the honored ranks of
private life so good man as Joe Shep-
hard.
Five is the lucky number. Shilling snd
Mauer, Councilmen elect respectively from
the 18th and l4th Wards, went in each by
five majority
The friends OF Bob RUSSELL" the ia
nous l4th Ward stalwart Republican, will
ask the Police Board to give him the re-
cognition he so richly deserves.
The Republicans would make an excel
lent political hit, and at the same time do
an act of Justice by increasing the numbe r
OF colored men on the police force
The 14th Ward withdrew from the Solid
South last Tuesday. and united its fortunes
with the solid Republican North. The
colored voters fought nobly, and redeemed
the Ward.
Mr.. John Lowe the 14th Ward, is can.
didate for the position of Turnkey at the
Central Station. John is one of the best
workers In the city, and deserves recogni
ton at the hands of the party.
R. W. Wells Carter, Temple
Ben Thornton, Thomas Hart and
Minor are the colored officers or
the police force. They are admitted by
all to be the very best men on the force
hence they should be retained in the DO
sitions they have held with such credi
to themselves, their race, and the city
Retain these men, and give us a few NOR,
of the same kind.
The election Tuesday passed off peacabl,
and good naturally, with few excep
lions. though in some wards there was til,
livliest sort of competition. The result
OF the election was substantial victor,
for the Republican parry. The Republi
cans gained one Alderman, making tn
present Board stand eight Republican
to two Democrats. The Republicans los
the Councilmen in the 9Th, 10th, 2lst an,
I'D Wards-and gained the l4th and 23t
Wards, being a net loss of two Councilmen
making the present Council stand sixteel
Republicans to nine Democrats. Thi
gives the Republicans majority of fifteel
on joint ballot.
Several good and we'll qualified colore
gentlemen are candidates for the position
of Master of West Market. From anon
these men we trust and believe the Coun
cilmen and Aldermen will make a choice
We also think the representation of tn
colored people in the police and fire dc
partments should be increased. AS Their
is no colored man in the Council to loo
after the interests of the colored people
we suggest that the caucus fix, by resolu
ton before commencing to ballot, the re
presentation to be given the colored peopl,
We think no sane Republican will favor
proposition to make the representation
less in number or value than it is at pres
emit
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-08
Death Of q Prominent Knight
Templar.

Sir Knight Bailey received notice last
night of the death of Sir Knight William
Bell, of Cincinnati. Sir Knight Bell for a
long time been very prominent in Knights
Templar circles, and was, at the time of
oeath holding a very important Office in
that body. A delegation from Gethse-
manic Commandery, of this city. will leave
for Cincinnati tonight to be present at
the funeral which will take place to-mor-
row afternoon. The delegation will return
home Sunday night.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-08
A Painful Accident.

Mrs. Minor, wife of patrolman John
Minor met with very painful accident on
last Tuesday evening, at the residence of
Officer Thornton on Bright street. Mrs.
Minor while lifting vessel OF hot water
from the stove, stumbled, and although
she might have dropped the vessel and es-
capped injury herself, had she done 80, her
have heen dreadfully scalded. The mother,
endeavoring to save her child allowed her
self to fallto the floor and the consequence
was both hands. and arms half way to the
elbow were deluged with the hot water.
The burns, though very painful are rapid
ly healing. Mrs. Minor has the sympathy
of her many friends.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-08
Political Notes.

John L. Evans, staunch Republican
and an honest upright citizen, is candi-
date for the position of Master of the West
Market. a
Mr.. Joseph H. Sheppard, the retiring
Councilman of the 18th Ward, carries
with him into private life the good wishes
of his constituents irrespective OF color or
party. The only bad thing about Joe
Sheppard 10 his politics. 1t is pleasure,
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-08
Another Grand Rally.

1t is to be hoped that the people will
bear in mind the grand rally that is to be
at the Secon1 E.pt.st Church, on the
fourth Sunday in this month. On this day
we wish to raise $500, in order to be able
to cancel 500 note Rev. Moses Broyles
pastor; G. w. Prince, clerk,
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-08
WARDS.

First-H j. Pryor (RepJ, maj 1876
Second-M. II. Mckay (Rep,) mai - 1853
Third-J.mes r. Pritchard (Rep.), plur-........ Sc
FourthIAllen Csylor (Rep pur.. a
Fifth-John II. Pearson (Rep.), maj ...... ......147
Sixth-F. j. Van Vorhis rep. u mai 25e
Seventh-C. T. BEDFORD (Rep.), maj ............ 81
Eighth-E II: Roller (Dem.l, maj ............... So
NINTH. 7. Downey (Rep.), maj .229
Tenth-Leon Kahn (Rep), maj LOG
Eleventh-Isaac Thaman (Rep.), maj 2s
Twelfth-w. II. Morrison (Rep), maj ............. 50
Thirteenth-W. 4. Shilling (Rep), mai ...........
Fourteenth--Henry J. Mauer (Rsp. }, maj .......-
FifteenthPstrick Harold DEM, mai
Sixteenth-James I. Bowling Dem. maj
Seventeenth-Peter r. Bryce (Rep) maj ........ "a
Eighteenth-W. G. Lamb rep maj ..........-..l5S
NinstsenthEJohn 0Connor Dem maj g
Twentieth-Neson Yoke lRsR:). maj
Twenty frstw G.. White (Dem.), plur Is
Twenty -second-W. T. A Bernhamer (Dem.), maj .lO4
Twenty third-Ed. H. Dean rep, maj. 81
Twenty fourth. A. Lenge Dem mai
Twenty -fifth-John W. Fultz (Dem) msj........s2S
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-08
CITY ELECTION.
The Majorities Of Bach Newly
1lected Alderman and Council

= DO OX4GK06 Oh SdCn xN0WIy-
1lected Alderman and Council
man.
The board of canvassers of the city cleo
ton met in the city clerks Office on
Wednesday morning and conducted the
official count of the votes cast in the diff
ferent wards and aldermanic districts.
The official majorities are as follows:
First aldermanic district, Frank w.
Hamilton (Rep.) majority over all. 700;
Second aldermanic district, Geo. P. Wood
(Rep.), majority 147; Third aldermanic
district, d. w. Grubbs (Rep.), majority
over all, 754; Fourth aldermanic district
w: FL. Tucker (Repl, plurality, 4S; Fifth
aldermanic district, Dietrich Mussmann
Dem. majority over all, 634.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-08

THIS PAPER pax be fund co On Ne at se
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Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-20
State News.

Three rattlesnakes were killed lately on Massomsic mountain. The largest measured three feet and eight inches and had nine rattles.
 The members and friends of the Middletown Scientific Association will make an excursion 10 Rabbit Rock, near New Haven, on Saturday May 23d.
 Shad fishing is brisk in the Connecticut fishing places Tuesday took a count of 21O each. The top price Tuesday was seventeen dollars per hundred.
 The graduating class of the Connecticut Literary Institute give strawberry festival at the Town Hall Friday evening of next week, the proceeds to go toward defraying the anniversary expenses
 John J Slate and wife of Warehouse Point celebrated the Goth anniversary of their we'd ding last week. receiving presents to the amount of one hundred dollars, and 34 children and grandchildren were present.
 On Sunday in Naugatuck there were innumerable cases of drunkenness and it was unsafe for ladies to go upon the streets Twenty-seven of the culprits were arrested and locked up and 25 of them managed to break out of the lookup. The two who remained were sent to the county jail.
 One Abbott an inmate of the Elmira CN " reformatory, who recently killed com panion there, is reported to continue to rave in his sleep about Mary Stannard, for whose murder Rev H H Hayden was tried. The superintendent says he is only trying to ere ate the impression that he is her murderer, so that he will be taken to Connecticut and there freed by habeas corpus proceedings.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-20

Extraordinary Bargains. still to be had at the great dissolution sale of the former firm of Lutz & Adler, 29O Chapel street
 Ladies' 3-button kid gloves, spring shades 45c. per pair, an excellent glove.
 4-Buttons, in spring shades and operas, 49c Come soon or they will all be gone.
 elastic genuine gauge Lisle gloves at the surprising figure 25c. per pair, only 20 dozen of them.
 elastic fine Berlin Lisle glove 1sc per pair.
 Muslin ties, colored silk emSroidered 1oc Ladies' balbriggan hose, regular made, silk c1ocked, 25c. per pair.
 Black silk fringe with chenille and jet, 42c. per yard up.
 White Java canvas 12 1-2c. per yard.
 Worsteds, all colors, Sc. an ounce.
 Silver perforated board 6c. per sheet Japanese parasols and silk sun umbrellas in large variety and at prices that can't be beat en.
 This stock is being rapidly closed out, and those that come soon will have a chance to secure a great many bargains, which we have not space to mention. Don't forget the num- ber-29O Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-20
New York, New Haven and Hart
 ford Railroad.

H. D. AvERHL, General Ticket Agent
 L. B. STILLSON, Superintendent. dgeport, Conn.,, May 3, 18SO mv3
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-20
$500 Reward.

We will pay the above reward for any case of Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Sick Head ache, Indigestion, Constipation or Costiveness we cannot cure with Vests Vegetable Liver Pills, when directions are strictly compiled with They are purely vegetable, and never fail to give satisfaction. Sugar Coated. Large boxes, containing 30 pills, % cents. For sale by all druggists. Also sent by mail on receipt of price. New England Pill Co.,, sole manufacturers for the New England States, Newburyport, Mass s10 e4thd 1y