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The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-14
obituary.

Mrs. Csddie Z. Christy, wife of James A.
Christy, died Wednesday at noon, after a
brief illness. She leaves one daughter, Mrs.
Fannie Lanier, and large number of rela-
tives and friends to mourn her loss. The
funeral took place from the family residence
on Blake street at Il a. M, Friday. Messrs.
ISam1. Jones, j. c. johnson, John Jones,
John W. Mars Albert Farley and II. b.
Bagby, acting as pall-bearers. The remaiLs
were inferred in the family lot at Crown
Hill.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-14
To Subscriber.

If you see blue mark on your paper,
know that your time is up, and that your
paper will be discontinued unless you pay
up. the blue mark will not be used for SUBJ
scribers in the city of Indianapolis; they will
be regularly visited by collector. 1t is for
all outside of the city.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-14

Jacob III. Bloomer, of Virgille, N. Y,
writes: Your DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil
cured badly swelled neck and sore throat
on my son in forty-eight hours; one applica-
ton also removed the pain from very sore
toe; my wife's foot was also much infamed,
so much SO that she could not walk about
the house; she applied the Oil, and in
twenty. -four hours was entirely cured"
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-14
Picture frames at Fancy Bazaar.
A NeW EnferprfSe.

E. R. Bagby & Co. have opened stock of
mems furnishing goods and ladies' notions,
at No. 80 Indiana avenue. This is another
step in the way of progress by men of our
race, and is to be hoped they may receive
the patronage of our people needing goods in
their line. Their success in the business they
have entered will be another entering wedge
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-14
Beds of Down Feel Hard.

ALL BEDS OF Down FEEL HARD to the
rheumatic. Then hearken, We peevish suf-
ferersl Apply DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil to
your aching joints and muscles. Rely upon
it that you will experience speedy relief.
Such, at least, is the testimony of those who
have used it. The remedy is likewise sue
cessfully resorted to for throat and lung
diseases, sprains, bruises, etc.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-14

Special Telegram to The Leader:
EVANSVILLE, Ind, August 14.-The U. b.
F. session closed. not with the harmony
marking previous days. The N. G. M. came
and fixed things for the aspirants for Office.
indianapolis showed under, with compliment
tary vote for Wilson. RIENzI.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-14

The following is q conversation which we
heard on the street, recently: First married
man-"How is your mother-in-laww Sec
ond married maxwell, thank you; how
is yours?, First married man-"Dead, thank
YOU" And they separated,
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-14
The Independent Social Club Entertains

The independent Social Club En- tertafns
Its Friends.
A magnificent entertainment was given
last Wednesday evening at the parlors of
Mr.. Henry Thompson by the Independent
Social Club. The guests began arriving at
about o'clock, and by 8 the parlors were
comfortably filled Music for the occasion
was furnished by Prof Harris string band.
The light fantastic was tripped until the
"wee sma'" hours, with short intermission
at IL o'clock for refreshments.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-14

Pope & Billan, Druggists, Cedar Rapids
Iowa, write: "We have never sold any
medicine that gives such satisfaction to the
customer and pleasure to the seller as DR..
Thomas Eclectric Oil.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-14
TO SUBSCRIBERS.
If you fail to receive your paper, no.
tffy this office at once.
Take Notice.

Mr.. W. ID. Mccoy is the only person out
side of the Bagby Brothers who is author
lied to make collections or solicit subscrip-
tions for The Leader in the city of Indian
apolis. We will not be responsible for
moneys paid to other parties.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-14

When General Grant was in Indianapolis
he experienced considerable trouble in get
ting a good cigar. A friend directed him to
Bells place, 81 West Market street, and the
General was made happy.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-14

The programme at st. Clair Hall for to-
night is one of the best that has been pro-
duced. James is giving the best variety show
of any of the theaters in the city. Remem-
Der the dates-Monday, Thursday and Sat-
urday evenings of each week.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-14
tive nnenlbe

The Democrats no doubt gave De La Ma
tyr the cold shoulder, when they nominated
Cass Byfeld for Congress. After having
canvassed the matter thoroughly we arrived
al the conclusion, that had he, as nearly ev-
erybody else does. bought his groceries at
Miller & Beers, 19l Indiana avenue, he
wouldn't have got left.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-14

proper officers to settle with us for the same.
The ann ouncemente of all societies that do
not settle will be discontinued.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-14

Robert Lubbock, Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
writes: II have used DR.. Thomas Eclectric
Oil both for myself and family for Dip
liberia, with the very best results. l regard
it as one of the best remedies for this dis
ease, and would use no other"
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-14

Ladies' handkerchiefs, gloves, ruschings,
embroideries and ties at Bagby's, 80 Indiana
avenue.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-14

Mems furnishing goods, overalls, working
ing shirts, gentlemen and ladies' hose at
Bagby's, 80 Indiana avenue.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-14

Ladies are like watches-pretty enough to
look at; sweet faces and delicate hands, but
somewhat difficult to regulate after they
are set a-going.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-14

The very best quality of fine-cut and plug
tobacco at Bells, 62 West Market street.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-14

to assist in opening all lines of business to
to colored people. Give them your patron
age when you need anything in their line.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-14

See our swing, only one dollar. at Fancy
Bazaar.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-14
Literary.

The program of Bethel Literary Society
last Tuesday, was one of unusual interest
"The dying boy" recitation, by Mrs Mary
Lee, was very favorably received by the
audience. "Florentiua," reading, by Miss
Sarah johnson, was rendered in her usual
lively and piquant style, which never fails
to please. w, A. Sweeny delivered reci-
tation entitled "Time," in q forcible and
impressive manner peculiar to himself. ga
tribute to little women" a selection, by Mrs.
Mary Lee, which was rather plea for that
unfortunately class of the human family,
seemed to be highly appreciated by the au-
dience, "Why don't the ladies propose" a
very pertinent query, by Miss Sarah John
son, was attentively listened to, especially by
the young gentlemen. Refreshments and a
good time generally followed the exercises.
U. L. S.
Union Literary Society met Wednesday
evening, and was called TO order by the
chairman. An interesting programme was
presented and was carried out to the salts
faction of all present. 1t consisted of duet,
by Misses Maggie Fishback and Luells
Mars; select reading. by Miss Laura
Howard; song, by Miss Harriet Llewelyn;
select reading by Mr.. Samuel Jones, subject:
ga life lesson" The following question
was discussed: Resolved, That Gen. Grant
did more to save the Union than did Abra-
ham Lincoln" The Affirmative was sup
ported by Messrs G. G. Stepp and j. L..
Evans, the negative by Messrs. JAS Woods
and j. T. Hill.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-08-23
DON'T FAN FIRE.

If you should come down stairs some
day and see smouldering fire just
starting in one of your floors, stealthily
stealing into the carpet, you would not
be very likely to sit down beside it and
fan it. much less would you run over to
neighbor's and have her bring the
bellows to blow it up. Motif you were
woman in her right senses. You
know quite we'll what speedy measures
you would take to smother or quench
it.
Dear young housekeepers. there are
worse fires which start up silently in
homes than were ever kindled by Luci-
fer matches They begin small. Cross
words usually start them, but how the
fire spreads when once kindled, if only
1t gets little fanningl One sure way
to fan the blaze IS to run over to a
neighbor's and talk your trouble over.
Tell Just how unreasonable John is, and
how little he sympathizes with your tri-
ais, and unless your friend is an un-
commonly wise woman, you will go
home more wretched than you came,
and feeling harder than ever toward
John. You have gained nothing, but
you have furnished food for considera-
BILE scandal, for nothing travels faster
| than the i'll news that $50 and so don't
get along well together" That which
was only transient flash of ill-temper
has been blown into conAagration that
is likely to burn up your domestic hap
piness.
Some one says if there is ever any
thing for which we are thankful, it is
for angry words not spoken. | would
add for domestic skeletons we did moi
exhibit before the world. Better keel
them locked up in their closet. They
will not shock or harrow your sensibili
ties half SO much there.
Only possess your soul in quietness
and the fire will die out. If your in
most consciousness tells you that yor
have the true and devoted love of you
husband, you will not be much moves
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-08-23
1881.

This is very peculiar number. The
sum of its digits is 9x9. 1t is divisible
by 9 without remainder. The remain
ing quotient consists of two prime fac
tors and 10. 1t reads same both ways.
If Is be set under 81 and the two add
ed the sum is 80. If the Is be rever-
sed and then added to 81, the sum is
l62, the sum of the digits of which is
9. The sum is also divisable by 8,
giving quotient of Is, which is again
divisable by 8. If the 81 be reversed
and added to Is the sum is SO. which
is also divisable by 9, and the sum of
its digits also 8.
But what of it.
Add the following considerations be-
fore you press an answer. Those who
have cultivated the occult sciences have
always held the number 8 to be possess
ed of great significance. Those who
have made study of the numerical
symbolism of the scriptures have regard,
ed the number 8 as equally slgnif.
icant. 1t is number of 6nality OIL
judgment, of creaturely completeness,
says DIR. Mahan. And he adds, lit is
factor of all great dates of judgment
viz: of the flood, the destruction of So
dom, the overthrow of Pharaoh, the cap
tivity, and the final destruction of Jeru
salem" AS we have seen, it enters il
a variety of ways into the number 1881
What of it now? Has 1881 a judgmen
in store for the human race ? and wha
is it?
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-08-23
SOUND ADVICE ABOUT
FUNERALS.

From Sermon b Rev. ]. G. White of Cinciu NATL
In the preparation and arrangements
for the burial, let as little time and
money be expended as possible for snowy
surroundings. The less of these things
the better. Have only enough show
for proper respect, for public decorum
and social respect. We are getting to
mingle adversely and prosperity togeth-
er, and are getting to be unable to dis
tinguish moral difference. We are now
hardly able to distinguish between a
funeral and wedding. At funerals
the tendency is toward extravaganza
and pride, and, as consequence, to-
ward vice and the meanest folly. Fu-
nerals are degenerating into the most
selfish, expensive, snowy and meaning
less services. As the vulgar expression
is, they are simply ceremonies to give
the dead "a good send-off." The coffin
is covered with tinsel and fnery totally
out of place, considering the surround
ing of the deceased when alive. A man
will spend $50 dollars for carriage hire
at the funeral of his wife, when he new
er spent dollar on riding for her when
alive. At great deal of sacrifice a
husband will buy profusion of costly
flowers for the decoration of his wife's
coffin and grave when he never bought
a pot plant for the Frightening of her
chamber during years of sickness and
suffering. If possible, the funeral
should be on day other than the Sab
bath, so as not to interfere with the
pastors regular duties at stated service.
A vigorous protest against the too
frequent and very often disgusting hab-
it of public leave taking of the body
was made. The preacher held that the
leave taking of our beloved dead should
always be in private, and not before a
crowd of idle, curious and unsympathiz-
ing spectators. The practice of kissing
the dead just before the coffin-lid was
screwed down. was neither decorous nor
proper, particularly in the presence OF
strangers. Sometimes there was more
|
kissing after death than before. Th'
glass cover should not be removed for
the qualification of anybody. Nay
more. the reverend gentleman suggested
that the face of the dead should neve
be exposed to strangers. All the funel
al ceremonies should be simple. bu
strikinglY symbolical. A simple piec
Of Grape ON the door or worn on the pei
r son was sufficient to denote death i
the family.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-08-23
TUNNEL UNDER THE ENG
LISH CHANNEL.

The preliminary excavations for this
enterprise are being actively pushed
forward at Sangatte, near Calais, at a
spot where the cliffs have an altitude of
seventy feet above the level of the sea
at high water. A point has been chosen
where the rocks of gray chalk which
have to be traversed by the tunnel come
to show their heads at the surface of the
soil. On the opposite shore similar bor-
ings have been begun, so that the works
are proceeding simultaneously. The
soundings that have been made during
the last few years demonstrate that the
base of the Channel consists of COM
pact mass of chalk, resting on banks of
slate. This mass, which is easy enough
to pierce, is said at the same time to re-
sist filtration sufficiently. 1t would,
therefore, present substance excellently
adapted for perforation. But what yet
remains to be proved is whether the
succession of the chalk layers will not
disclose some Irregularities or ruptures
which would render the enterprise i'm
possible.
The shaft at Sangatte has now reached
depth of nearly 200 feet or about 130
feet below the level of high water. 1t
has width of ten feet, and Is lined
with oak, so that the water cannot pen
citrate very freely, not more than seven
teen gallons minute. This water is
not salt, which is thought to prove that
the layers hitherto traversed have their
point Of contact sufficiently far from the
shore to prevent the sea from ascending
the shaft. 1t is intended to sink to a
depth of 800 feet, and then a gallery
will be excavated in the direction of
England. Up to the present the engi-
neers are highly satisfied with the results
obtained. as no irregularities have been
discovered, which is considered a good
augury for the success of the enterprise.
1t is impossible, however to proceed al
quicker rate than twenty inches day
Nevertheless in eighteen months or two
years enough progress will have beer
made to arrive at perfect understand
ing about the possibility of the under
taking 1t is stated that the work viii
not fail through lack of funds.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-08-23
FOR THE LADIES.
Mr.. Redundancy has noticed /:

Mr. Factandfancy has noticed ::
That the boy who is most afraid of
the girls is the first to be corraled in
matrimony.
That women love the men because
they love everything they have to take
care Of.
That men love women because they
can't help it.
That the wife loves her husband SO
we'll that she has no thoughts for other
men.
That the husband so loves his wife
that he loves all women for her sake.
That the married man is apt to think
himself all killing among the fair sex
simply because he has found one woman
fool enough to marry him.
That homely husbands are the best.
They never forget the compliment paid
them by their wives in accepting them.
That homely wives are the truest.
They know how to make the most of
what they have. Lightning seldom
strikes in the same place, and a homely
woman feels that similar law governs
question popping.
That the young man who prattles
about the ''daisies" would turn red as
beet and tremble like an aspen if one
of them should but look at him out of
the corner of her eye.
That the man who loves his wife may
still love other women.
That the least he says about his love
for other women the smoother will be
his matrimonial career.
That we are commanded to love our
neighbor as ourselves, we should see to
it that our neighbor is charming
young woman.
That it is time to stop, for fear our
readers might become lovesick.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-08-23
MODERN EXPLOSIVES.

Old-f4shioned people, whose acquain-
tance with explosives is confined to
knowledge of gunpowder. have been
startled by the appearance of late years
of whole army of new-fangled COM
pounds, the names of which are alone
sufficient to puzzle any ordinarily con-
stituted mind. Gun-cotton, nitro-gly-
cerine, dynamite, litho-fracteur, cotton
powder, tonite, glonoine, dualine.
saxafragine, mataziette, glyoxiline, and
blasting-gelatine are among the names
by which these new explosives have been
brought forward; and to those little
versed in such matters it seems well nigh
hopeless to attempt to keep pace in ones
knowledge with class of compounds
that every day grows more and more
extensive. We may know what gun
cotton is, and have suspicion how
nitro-glycerine is made, but beyond this
most people do not go. 1t appears use
less, indeed, to follow the science of
explosives under such circumstances,
for no sooner can you become acquainted
with the nature and qualities of one,
than the morrow sees other and more
curiously-named compounds spring into
being. Gun-cotton is nitro-compound
in solid form; nitro-glycerine is
nitro-compound in liquid form, and of
but these two the whole series l have
mentioned consists. Cotton-powder is
gun-cotton reduced to fine state of
division; and tonite is the same, with
the admixture of nitrate or similar
body; dynamite is clay, or other earth,
saturated with nitro-glycrine; and litho-
fracteur, roughly speaking, is the same
thing, with little saltpetre and sulphur
added Dualine is small granules of
gun-cotton soaked in nitro-gl glycerlne !;
and blastiug-gelatine is not gelatine at
all, but nitrO-glycerine in which gun
cotton has been dissolved SO as to form
sort of Jelly. There is yet more
novel explosive compound newest
of all-which consists of adding to this
'.gelatine" a further quantity Of gun
cotton, making sort of dough. whose
destructive properties seem to combine
those of gun-cotton and nitro-g ycerine.
Glonoine is simply another name for
nitro-glycerine; and saxafragine and
mataziette are aliases for dynamite. Sc
that We really come down to two bodies,
gun-cotton aud nitro-glycerine and
these may. as have said. be regarded
as the same, with the exception that one
is solid and the other liquid.-.Scienct
fo7. 1U.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-08-23

by little things. Tears and life's mu-
tual joys and sorrows will draw all true
hearts closer to one another. and the
once vexatious things will seem like tri-
fes, as you glance backward over them.
Remember that nothing helps along
domestic troubles like talking over
them; nothing smothers them like ST.
lence. A little patience and self-com-
mand and the flash lies down. And,
oh, how glad you are that the fair fab
ric of your home happiness has not
been consumed.-Aunt Lois IN the Ru-
raj NeaU Yorker.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-08-23
AUTUMN SONG.

Into the fields flew little bird;
In the joyous sunshine his song was heard;
And wondrous sweet was the sound Of his lay.
Farewell, ! am goingI" it seemed to say
Far, far away
Must travel to-day"
To that sweet ield-music lent an ear;
II made me sorry and glad to hear
With an aching joy, with gadsome pain,
My heart rose lightly, then sank again.
"say heart say heart
Art thou breaking for pleasure breaking for pain
The leaves around me fell sadly down,
Then said. "Alasl the Autumn is nghI
The Summer swallow has homeward flown.
Perchance, thus love and longing hy,-
Far, far and swift
With time they drift"
But the sunshine streamed around me anew
Back to me quickly the little bird few,
And sang, as he saw my falling tears
"Love knows no Winter in his years.
Nay, nayI
For Love, there is no such thing;
1t is, and it must be always Spring I"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-08-23

"Talk is cheap" Is it? Just hire
lawyer once.
We do not know as green apples belong
to any secret fraternity, yet they seem to
have the grip.
He said her hair was dyed, and when
she Indignantly exclaimed: "'Tis false!"
he said he presumed so.
The Philadelphia Neaos thinks it strange
that the man who first invented sleep did
not extend the invitation to babies.
Perhaps it is wrong to go fishing on
Sunday, but if the fish are wicked enough
to bite on Sunday, they ought to suffer
for it.
1t is claimed by some medical men that
smoking weakens the eye-sight. Maybe
it does, but just see how it strengthens
the breath.
Said the Arkansas man: "I respect re-
lgion, but can you fairly expect me to
attend church when there is a circus in
town demanding support"
"Not one American woman in twenty
five can walk five miles," says an English
physician. Just show an American wom-
an street five miles long, with bonnet
stores every ten rods and see if she can't
walk the whole distance.
young lady, not accustomed to waltz
ing, at the earnest solicitation of friend
made the attempt recently. When the
music ceased another friend approached
and said, gayly "Well, see you got
through all right" eyes," was the re-
ply, "but it was tight squeeze"
A Dutchman was relating his marvel
Gus escape from drowning, when thirteen
of his companions were lost by the upset
ting of boat, and he saved. "And how
did you escape their fate?" asked one of
his hearers. 'I It'd not go in the pote, -
was the Dutchman's placid reply.
A seedy-looking customer who was
drinking glass of beer in Long street
saloon recently, and glancing from the
man behind the bar to the open door as
he slipped, suddenly asked: ''Has this sa-
loon any particular motto?" "I guess
not, was the reply. "Most every such
place always has motto of some sort. y
'"Yes, pellet so; but 1 haf no need OF
one. All der publick understands dot il
dey doan' bay for What dey drinks pokes
| l.
DER headt init Club, und dot answers
shust as WELL" The seedy drinker paid
for his, and it took his last cent to do it.
Mrs. Cr9suS had been visiting hel
daughter at Mills seminary, for the pur
pose of inquiring what progress she hat
made in her studies; and, on putting the
question to the teacher in charge, was
answered: "Pretty fair, madam; you
daughter is painstaking and attentive
and, in that respect, 1 am well satisfied
with her; but, you see, unfortunately sh'
wants intellect, and for that deficiency
you know, we must not blame her." 'eNo
ma'am, replied the mother; ''but blam,
you for not having mentioned it before
Her father, thank heaven! can afford hi
daughter an intellect, and beg she ma,
have one Immediately, no matter what i
costs"