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The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-12-04

IGolden Rule.1
People who are always anticipating trouble
are commonly like those who are on the out
look for social snubs and Sights: they find
what they look for. If half the time were
given to planning for pleasure that is occu-
pied in looking ahead at work and worry.
we should all be good deal happier. The
habit and knack of making pleasant times,
instead of waiting for them to happen, is not
enough studied in our homes. Unexpected
delights are no more truly God-sends than
those that we earn by providing for them
though they often seem so from the sweet
surprises they bring, and from the natural
satisfaction we all feel in "extras," whether
from Heaven or earth.
The home-time of the year is near upon
us. The altar-fres will soon be lighted; the
evening lamps already glow at the center of
the home circle; and the long evenings
bring their old opportunities for intellectual
and social life. Is it not worth while for
the home-makers and their assistants, of all
degrees to plan little to make these long
seasons of indoor life as varied and attract,
i've as possible2 The wise parents will, of
course, make as generous a provision as
they can, in the way of books and games,
and fascinating amusements and employ
ments, for the children. If you don't want
the boys in mischief, and the girls in idle
ness, you must furnish them with innocent
and normal activities. The healthful little
boy that will stay contentedly and quietly
in the house, with only his last years TOYS.
books that are either too old, too young or
too stupid to interest him, and parents whose
first and last command is that he shall "keep
still and bother nobody, is either an angel
or impleton-probably the latter. A lit
tie wise provision will secure winter gar
den of flowers, or some useful fancy work
for the girls-perhsps in preparation for
holiday presents; new magazine for every
month; books from the public library; a
box OF paints or draughting implements, a
foot-lathe and set of tools, or coop of hens
for the boys-something new and interest
ing for each, according to their tastes or in
clinations.
There are many lesser things, also, that
go to make up happy home life for the
children, and so for their elders. How many
mothers forget to lay in a supply of nuts, of
various sorts, for the winter evenings; to
have bag of popping-corn hung convent
ent to the kitchen fire, to give the BOYS a
regular treat; to keep always barrel of
eating apples where they can supply the
children's lunch-baskets and pocketsl 1t
takes good many things to make home.
and forethought is one of the indispensa-
bles-forethought not merely for food and
comfort, but for culture, recreation. employ
ment, happiness.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-12-04
Fallen Greatness.


A wounded wolf is torn to pieces and de-
voured by his companions. The law holds
good in the higher order of wolves of which
man is fair representative. When Ma
poleon was at the zenith of his power he
drew the world after him. He was a hero
and worshiped god. When he was a
est in his praises denounced him. Below
we have some extracts from a valuable book,
known by the name of "Gleanings for the
Curious" in which is therecord of N Napoleon's
advance upon Paris, after his escape from
Elba. Were 1t not so sad to think how
changeable human nature is, it would be
truly laughable to read of the rise and fall
OF the barometer of political feeling.
In 1915, the French newspapers an
nounced the departure of Benaparte from
Elba, his progress through France and his
entrance into Paris, in the following man
ner:
March 9. The Anthropophogus has
Quilted his den. March 10. The Corsican
Ogre has landed at Cape Juan. March IL.
The Tiger has arrived at the gap. March
II. The monster slept at Greenoble.
March 13. The Usurper is directing his
steps toward Dyon, but the brave and loysl
Durgunulans nave risen an masse and sur
rounded him on all sides. March 1s. Bona.
parte is only sixty leagues from the Capital:
he had been fortunate enough to escape the
hands OF his pursuers. March 10. Bona
parte advancing with rapid steps, but he
will never enter Paris. March 20. Ma
pollen will tomorrow be under our ram
parts. March 2l. The Emperor is at
Fountainbeau. March %. His Imperial
and Royal Majesty yesterday evening
arrived at the Tuileries, amidst the joyful
acclamations of his devoted and faithful sub.
jects.
The Journal des Debats, in reference to
the escape from Elba, spoke of Napoleon on
the 9th of March, as the "Poltroon of 1914"
On the 18th, it said of him: "Scourge of
Generation, thou shalt reign no morer'
On the 10th he is a "Robespierre on horse
back" On the 10th "The adventurer from
Corsica" but on the 2lst we are gravely in
formed that the Emperor has pursued his
triumphal course, having found no other
enemies than the miserable libels which
were vainly scattered on his path to impede
his progress" -
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-12-04
CINCINNATI DEPARTMENT
Hacks Harrangae.
TO THE PEOPLE OF CINCINNATI.

TO THE PEOPLE OF CINCINNATI.
In subscribing for The Leader, don't ina
gine it is like the Citizen and Review pa
pers which never fulfill their promises. The
Leader is already on a firm basis in Indian
apolis and throughout Indiana. What we
want is large list in Cincinnati to help us
further along. Never be afraid of The
Leader
For many years it has been muchly-
debated question as to whether Cincinnati
could sustain colored paper and if the nu-
merous failures can be worth anything to
count on; we should judge-no. The Col
ored American Qs44-46), the Herald of
Freedom 1850, Colored Citizen (lS66-67),
and the Declaration and Review have had
their days-few in number, and an un-
timely end. Since colored paper can not
live here, why should we not join hands
with the Bagby Bros, of Indianapolis, who
have after untiring exertions met with we'll
earned success in establishing live cclcred
newspaper, and who are now willing to de-
vote fair space to Cincinnati and its citi-
zens. The Bagby Bros. have made full ar
rangements for having all the news of the
week ard notices of events in the coming
week, to be published and handed to Gin
cjnnati readers by Saturday noon. This can
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-12-04

"Never despair; il is wiser and better
Always to hope. than once to despair"
Nil despersndum should be our motto
while journeying through life. With it
ever before us we have no fear of failure in
what we may desire to accomplish By de-
termining to never despair, we fortify our
selves against the ills of life and are better
enabled to endure its hardships. When
calamities or severe Affections befall us we
are apt to despair, to lose all hope of NOR
row that may dawn for US bright and cloud
less. We seem to lose all power to look
beyond the present. We forget that ad-
versity can not last always. That there is
future before US. And that the power is
ours to make our lines either bright and
glorious triumph or blight. That we are
want to regard as the evils of life sometimes
proves life's blessing. Adversely, in what
ever form it may come, is not without its
good effect on us. If we never knew ad-
versity, we could not rightly appreciate
prosperity. If there were no cloudy days
the bright ones would soon become monot-
onous and we would cease to value them as
we now do. We would know nothing of
food of bright warm sunlight, the first after
many days of dreary darkness. We felt the
whole weight of the clouds had settled on
our spirits and had shut out the light for
ever. But Nil desperandum. The clouds
ere moving slowly, and ever and anon we
catch glimpses of blue sky and soft sinner
ings OF light. Presently the sun bursts on
our delighted vision, rejecting shower of
glory on US. 1t seems to pervade our whole
being; to transform US into beings of another
sphere. The cloud has been lifted from our
hearts and the glory Of the bright sun has
shone away the gloom. No matter how
heavy our sorrows may be we should bear
them with patience, remembering they are
sent to us for some good purpose; perhaps
to prepare us for fuller appreciation of the
blessings we are constantly receiving from
the hand Of a kind and indulgent Father.
Terre Haute, Ind. CLIO.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-12-04
Cleveland (O.) Items.
LEX.

The young men of the east end have or
ganized literary society and are progress
ing finely.
for another year by the Mt. Zion Congrega
tional Church.
Your correspondent does most decidedly
endorse the stand taken by the Leader in
respect to Gen. Schofield. He is neither
needed (or any other man of that stamp) or
wanted any longer in that capacity at West
Point. That Rip Van Winkle is exactly
fifteen years behind the people of to-day. if
he believes the treatment received by color
ed men at West Point is similar to that
received by them elsewhere. He says this
is the kind of stuff his mind is filled with.
A U. S. General, he is said to be.
The central high school gives q concert in
the hall on the 23d
There is a grand lookout for two more
weddings within the next month.
Miss Mable Holmes, of the east end, en-
tertained a number of her friends at her
residence on last Friday afternoon.
The Mt. Zion Congregational Church is
having some trouble with its pastor, Rev.
X. b. Johns. 1t is hoped that everything
will be Strengthened, as bis year is up De
cember lst.
Quite number of youg gentlemen and
ladies were very finely entertained at Mr..
John Stanley's residence, on Harmon street,
on the afternoon of the 25th, by the Misses
Stanleys and j. Stanley, ir.
On the evening of the oath, P Chavous
and Mrs. Chew were united in marriage by
Rev. L. IL. Jackson, of the A. NJ E. Church.
The reception was held at their home on
Newton street.
The A. NJ. E. Sewing Circle held q
Thanksgiving dinner at the church, and
bazaars on that and the following evening.
The exercises of the first evening were very
good, especially the singing of Miss Short.
NON NoLo.
NON NoLo's RANDoMs.
Miss Jennie Townsend is home again
from Chicago, where she has been on very
lengthy visit.
Miss Jesse Gordon has recovered.
Miss. E. REILLY, of East Saginaw, is visit
ing Mas. Clifford, of California street.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-12-04

/ have been silent for sometime for fear of
Wraign's 'invincible" lance. l like his
articles and read them with great deal of
satisfaction. But it seems to me that it
would be better for gentleman of his cul-
ture to advise, rather than to poke fun at
those who, under cloud of difficulture, are
trying to do something for themselves and
for their race. For my part 1 see nothing
Objectionable in signing any name the
writer OF newspaper article may wish It
certainly does not affect the article. / am
OF the opinion that he will have enough to
do to organize his "Colored Teachers Asso-
citation" Now, Mr.. Editor, l can not, as
DIR. Revels used to say, "for the life of me-"
see the use of it. We have been laboring
for years to do away with the color line
and just why Wraign wishes to keep it up
don't understand. Will he rise and explain?
Elder John H. Clay has raised and paid
on the church debt $780, in the ten weeks
he has been here, which is Just $3.50 more
than any minister has done in the last five
years.
The schools are getting along nicely.
The colored people are doing all they can
Tor the cause OF education.
The weather is very cold, thermometer
four degrees below zero.
Our quarterly meeting is over and was a
grand success. Elder r. Titus, of your
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-12-04

There is talk of reerganizing the Wabash
Literary Society, which did much good in
days agone.
d. R. Cunningham says the turkey at Mr..
ClarK's. on Thanksgiving day, was delicious.
Messrs. Anderson & Chinn have opened a
coal yard in the western part of the city.
Samuel Archer contemplates having a
possum dinner at an early date. Lee
Hawkins has already been given the contract
to supply the opossums for the occasion.
Miss Charlotte Blake, who has recently
been on the sick list is now able to attend
school.
The Sabbath School Convention met at
Allen Chapel last Sunday afternoon, and
listened to papers from Miss johnson. Miss
White, and Messrs. Anderson, jackson.
and Guthrie. The next meeting will occur
at the Baptist church.
K. r. Bagby went to indianapolis Tues
day to look after the interests of the State
for q few days.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-12-04

The Second Baptist church of this city
gave general dinner and supper in the
wigwam, which was neatly fitted up for the
occasion. Early in the morning the church.
loving sisters and brothers could be seen on
duty, preparing the dinner of thanks in the
most inviting manner, such as caused the
jawbone of the traveller TO drop as he stopped
in simply to take peep. Promptly at IL
o'clock all was in order, and hungry men
and women were seen coming from all di-
rections with an expression of gratitude and
a significant understanding that Thanks
giving was not to be mistaken for fast-day,
but vis-a-vis. At 7 o'clock large con-
course of people were present, eager to learn
and witness the great display of talent,
which was correctly termed the great attrac,
ton. Miss Hattie d. Yates, with poem
written especially for the occasion, was first
to greet our anxious expectation. Miss En-
ma G. jackson followed with beautiful
selection from Shakespeare. Hon. ]. H.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-12-04
Philadelrhis Times.l


Presuming that ladies no longer naturally
blush-that they have from one cause or
another grown out of it-some French
genius has made arrangements which will
enable them to renew this pleasant delusion
in spite of nature. The new blushing ar
rangement comes in the shape of a bonnet.
The bonnets of the period are, as everybody
knows, expensive enough to include a great
deal of any kind of machinery that may be
needed, from Corliss engine down to a
sewing machine. To the side ribbons of the
artificial blush-making bonnet, it is ex-
planned, "are attached two small but pow
erful steel springs, ending in round pads,
which are brought to bear upon the tempo
raj arteries by the action of bowling the
head, one exquisitely appropriate to modest
embarrassment, and. by artifcislly forcing
blood into the cheeks. cause them to be suf,
fused at a moments notice." There ia the
most wonderful opportunity in a little
thing like that, and no lady need hereafter
be without her bushes. Much eject is
often produced by blush at the right mo-
ment.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-12-04

Piles closed with very. appropriate lecture
on the subject of Futurity.
FRACTIONS.
Hon. Graham Dewell spent Thanksgiving
in Dayton among the ladies.
The jug-breaking at North street was
both attractive and amusing.
Mr.. Robert Conner has gone to Cincinnati
on business.
Miss ID. Nidie, handsome young lady
from Xenia, is stopping with Mrs A. James
Lone Star ball and banquet on the 2Sd.
Don't you forget it.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-12-04

A movement is on foot to establish
a colony of colored people in New
Mexico. This is move in the right
direction. The soil is fertile and the
climate congenial to the people of the
Gulf States.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-12-04
PETTIS, IVERS Co.
INDIANAPOLIS LEADER.

1t has been four years since Sena-
tor Conkling crossed the Threshold
of the White House. He can enter
without embarrassment in the after
noon of March 4.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-12-04

city was with us end preached two able
sermons, one in the afternoon and one at
night. The Elder is "whole team" in the
pulpit or out of it. There were AZ commun-
lcants. Collections over SOS.
Hurrah for Garfield LEX.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-12-04

A great deal Of shirring is observed on
childfens garments.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-12-04

be attained and is within the reach of all,
by subscribing through the Leader agent in
this city. The rates are 50 per year, 81 per
half year, SOC. for three months, 2Oc for
one month, in advance. The Leader agent
will receive subscriptions for the year, half
year, quarter or month. Let all join in aid
ing the Bagby Bros. in their noble purpose
by subscribing when the agent calls.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-12-04

A. S. Thomas, Philip Miller, John
Pernell, and William Warner will spend
the Holidays in Indianapolis.
Philip Miller entertained number of
young gents at his room Tuesday eve, pre-
pairing for Holiday amusements
Misunderstanding between Herbert
Clark and Fred Anderson at Hogan's barber
shop caused some shooting, Sunday eve.
The many friends of Miss Moss are glad
to hear that she will visit the Queen City
again.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-07-28
Boston Commercial Review.

GRAtN-Large sales Of have been made at 53056c
bushel for mixed and yellow Oats steady at 3sf1i5c
u bushel TO quality. Rye sells at 81 " bushe Shorts
are firm at s665O and fine feed and mlddings at sl7
OILS u ton.
EGGS.-we quote eastern at Ice, New York Vermont
and New Hampshire at l56f6c. Canada at lb9l5I<c and
western At tl5c dozen Most of the receipts
less stale and lots that be guaranteed fresh bring
little more than our quotations.
CHEESE.-soon after the close Of last report the
market took strong turn upward and the general asking
~ The stock here IA small and prices Influenced by
the demand for export which taking large quantities,
principally from New York.
HAY AND sTRAw-There have been very large re-
ceips Of hay mostly Of ordinary quality, which receivers
ind hard TO sell at sl7Gls ton. Strictly choice grades
still command s202 but II Ia not safe toexpect than
s920 ton for the best Rye straw has been In steady
demand at S25DB and oat straw Ia dull At sg6Dl u ton
FLOUR.-New -four along very slowly, and the
supply Of old h sold close The best winter wheas and
the best patents meet with ready sale The sales Of spring
wheat patents have been at s66O@s9 for common and
choice, winter wheat patents at s675O winter wheat st.
Louis at s5756l650 Illinois and Indiana at S550625 and
Ohio and Michigan at sS.25eo5.I5 " barrel.
BUrTER.-There has been a further advance In prices
and receipts selling about they hand
The sales Of New York and Vermont choice dairy lots
been at 22G23c u H. and the market firm at this
Fair to good lots command lDl0c and little northern
butter under 1885, Western ladle packed has been sell
dg at 6lsc u H. the outside for very choice brands and
western dairy at lI2Oc, though very little coming in
good enough to lsc Exporters do give
661l7c for good grades Creamees have been advance
TO 230t25c " b. and sell pretty we'll The market close
with good tone and although dealers consider prices high
they have stock and forced TO current rates
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-07-28
Obituaries.

BESroN.-Died in Milton, July "a, after long
and distressing illness from cancerous affection
OF the stomach, Mr.. William Benton, aged about
ffty-6ve years. For more than twenty five years
he has been faithful and trusted agent of the
Farmers Mutual for Franklin and a portion Of
Chttenden counties.
: sHAw.-Lucius Shaw died in Waitsfeld, Satur-
day, July a. He has been for long time a res
ident Of that town, where he has always been IA
vorably known. During his lifetime he has
known more than ordinary trouble. lie raised a
family Of three boys and one girl, who, with his
wife (IIappalonia Steele) have gone before him.
His Oldest boy was killed when nine years old by
the window Of n school house falling on his neck,
and holding him in that position until he was
dead. His other two sons. Stearns and Henry,
gave their lives to their country during the late
rebellion. Both were college graduates. Henry
was doctor and died while on duty. Mr.. Shaw
has enjoyed good health until the present summer,
when he has been troubled with soreness in the
feet which caused him much trouble, although he
did not call physician until within four weeks Of
his DEATH when DIR. J. NJ. vanDusen was called
and found him suffering from senile gangrene n
disease peculiar to people Of an advanced age
Mr.. Shaw suffered severely during his last illness
but bore his suffering with Christian forttude
He had everything done for him that could BIZ
| done until death relieved him OF his sufferings
He was the owner Of n large amount of property
which he left TO his niece, Miss Melvina Steele
| who lived with him since the death of his mother
in-law, about six years ago.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-07-28
Resths.

In wadsboro, July o. LEVI KNIGHT. 80 years.
In Mlddesex, July ~, SIMON SMITH, ~ years.
In Lowell, July II, NORRIS SKINNER 80 years.
In Burke, July II, LUTHER RUSSELL, 10 years.
In waitsneld, July "a, LuCius SHAW, 81 years.
In shOTeham, July 20, ARBIE CAswELL, u years
In Barre, July II, Miss RoXASA GOULD, 80 Year,.
In Roxbury, July %, OTIS BArCHELDER, 10 ysars.
In shoreham. July 10. MARIO S0RrHRUP. rs yean.
In st. Albans July 10, CHARLES II. BAKER, 81 years.
In bloomfield. July l6, JULIUS j. HoLBRooK. 81 years
In East Berkshire, July 49, Mr. RHoDA PAGE ~ years
In saxtons River, July H. ASsoS WILLIAMS ~ years
In H. Johnsbury, July Is, ELLERY Y. DREW % years
In nrookneld July IS, Mrs. sELDES nUNTLEY, 10 yn.
In Barre. July 49, Mrs rHEBE, widow Asa Bates IS
years.
In IT. JOhusbury. July II, Mrs. LUCINDA d. PENN. IS
years.
In oharlestown, July II. Mn. ALBERT GRAHAM. Is
years.
In ualOn village, July Is. ORANGE BURLINGTON. 10
years.
In Fast Bethel, July u, Mrs STEPHEN YAuvEy.
bs Year,.
In Danvllle, July ie. Miss HANNAH A. KIrTREDoE,
II years.
In shorehAm, July 10. Captain JOHN s. WARD. about
No years
In walsaed, July s,JASE A RICE wife Of David 0lea-
son, ~ years.
In Easi Brookaeld July rs, Mrs DOROTHY HUNT
LEY, W years and months.
formerly of johnson, Vermont, IL years,
10 brandon, July ~, Of consumption, FANNY, daughter
Of Colonel and Mrs H. A. Hamilton, 10 years.
In Norhneld, July q, LuRISDA II. STEVENS, IS
years. The beavers AZ Miss Stevens funeral her
brothers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-07-28

HARDwIoK.-A. 7. Way, on returning to his
store from dinner one day last week, found box
of neck-ties in a blaze and which had already be-
gun to involve the woodwork in its vicinity.
Fortunately the early discovery saved our village
from serious disaster No damage of conse
quence resulted except the destruction of few
dollars worth of goods. Fred Perley was
obliged to give up work on the railroad some two
weeks ago on account of rheumatism OF the joints
which mostly affected his ankles. He is still con-
fined to the house and unable to walk without
crutches.. Charles Ward and David Huntley
have returned from taking a business course
at Eastman College, Poughkeepsie, New York,
Henry Clement is still there pursuing more ex-
tended course OF instruction. .. Professor Nc
Loud has issued his prospectus or printed circu-
lars for the fall term of our academy. The ter n
commences Wednesday, September LIST ... Will
liam II. Ward, ]. W. Bailey and A. +, Judevne
are delegates from this town to the Republican
district convention at White River Junction.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-07-28
Impure Breath.

Among all the disagreeabe consequences that
follow the decay Of the teeth, an impure breath
must be the most mortifying and unpleasant to its
possessor, and 1t is the most inexcusable and
offensive in society and yet the cause Of it may
easily be removed by cleansing your teeth daily
with that justly popular dentrfrice, fragrant So
ZODONT 1t purifies and sweetens the breath,
cools and refreshes the mouth. and gives pearl
like appearance to the teeth. Gentlemen who In
dulge in smoking should cleanse their teeth with
SOZODoNT, as it removes all unpleasant odors
OF the weed. Ask your druggist for it.