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The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-01
Cleveland (O.) News.

The Young Mems Social Club held an.
other one of their successful dances al
Teutonia Hall last Friday night.
On the fifth inst. Miss Nettie Winches.
ter and MIR. w. l.. F. Milligan will be
made one at the residence of Captain F.
A. Kendall, lis Cedar Avenue.
The Excelsior Band has determined to
have another of their grand concerts in
the latter part of May. This one will be q
grand vocal, instrumental and dramatic
concert and will be very likely to be held
in Turner's Hall on Ohio Street.
The following resolutions drawn up by
a committee appointed by the A. NJ. E.
Literary Society, have been unanimously
adopted and ordered printed:
Whereas, j. T.. Whitaker, a cadet at
West Point, whose only crime is that of
being colored, but whose character is above
reproach and whose reputation is stainless
was, by some persons, unknown, on the
sixth of April, 1880, bound hand and foot,
gagged and mutilated in his own room |;
and
Whereas, ]. G. Whitaker, has generally,
since entering West Point been prescribed,
avoided and despised, as if he were cop
perhead, by the cadets, who are said to be
honorable gentlemen; and
Whereas. c. Whitaker is an Ameri-
can at q national school and entitled to all
the rights of his more favored brother
cadets, who, on account OF his Whittak-
er's] race have shown the prejudice which
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-01

Mr.. Asbur Kellum, President OF the Indi-
ana State Dsirymen's Association. Pres
ident Gooch replied in behalf of the
delegation from abroad. Speeches were
also delivered by Messrs. Littler, T. d.
Curtis of New York, and others.
From the statistical reports from east
ern states, especially New York, was shown
that nearly as much oleomargarine was
sold as genuine butter. The manufac-
ture and sale of this compound was de-
nounced in the severest terms.
G. p. Lord, of Elgin, Ills, in his essay
on 1.-The Milk-producing Interests of the
United States" estimates the number OF
mich COWS in this country at $4,000 600
Welding s. 98, 100000 gallons of milk annu-
ally, worth 1896, 100000.
| He estimates the manufacture of butter
at LOCO, 900 900 pounds, and of cheese al
800. 600 900 pounds per year.
During the morning session of Thurs
day, spirited discussion arose as to the
proper temperature for keeping butter and
storing eggs ard cheese for any length o.
time; and as result of the discussion i
was resolved that, as the sense of this con
ventiOn, q temperature of from 400 to 4S
is correct for butter to be held ninety days
to be- held longer than that, from $50 to 400
For storing eggs any length of time, from
3S0 TO 4Oo For the storage of cheese any
length of time, 450 to 500.
Mr.. Smith. of New York, thinks tina
the best process for holding eggs in col,
storage for from two to four months is b,
pack ing in clean, old oats, in tempera
ture of from $50 to 400, the eggs bein
fresh.
The visitors were taken a free rid,
around the Belt yesterday morning, AM
will return to their homes to-day.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-01
News From the Northeast.

She wanted him to bring whole
"keart' load.
Quarterly meeting services will be held
at the chapel tomorrow.
There will be no Literary Monday eve
ming on account of Lovefeast.
Ask Grant johnson how it is. He will
without doubt, give you an answer.
We present to Union Literary beauti
full motto, e. e.: "Venimus, Vidimus Victi
Sumnius."
King Robertson has bought magnify
ing glass, in order that he may find Grant
after the Chicago convention.
Miss Anne Hogan entertained few OF
her friends very elegantly last Tuesday
evening, at her residence, 423 N. Missouri
street.
John L. Evans soliloquy concerning
ladies taking part in joint discussions:
cit must be so, John, thou reasonest well,
or else who won that subject for Allen
chapel?"
The Charles Sumner Indianapolis Cor
net Band has barred the entrance against
any more members. Having received the
requisite number, they will now admit
only Industry and Success.
The conduct of some persons at the Lit
erary last Monday evening was very
shameful and disgraceful. There should
be a change made in the officers of the
church as well as in the order.
This ia respectfully dedicated to Messrs.
J.L.E., CIV. L., w. III. w. and c. @. s.:
Soldiers, rest
Thy warfare Ger,
You may sleep the sleep
That knows no waking.
Mr.. John Thornton, who left the city
about six months ago, has returned after
brief soiourn in Kansas. Leadville. San
Francisco, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Arizona,
and various other places too numerous to
mention. He looks fifty per cent. better
than the aver ge sojourner. and he re-
sumed work.
In response to an inquiry, desiring to
know how many papers are edited by col
ored men in this country. According to
the statistics there are fifty-two papers,
journals and magazines, ETC., published by
colored men. A few have died out, of
course, but the exact number will not vary
great deal from the number named.
We call the attention OF the young men
and ladies OF the city, and more especial,
ly those of the hotels and other confined
places, who spend their Sunday afternoons
in lettering around the streets and parks to
the Sunday-school at Mission street church,
at 2 o'clock, p. m. It's location and sur
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-01

roundines is sufficient to make it a quiet
and pleasant retreat for the seemingly
more intelligent class, who so indolently
pass the hours away.
Mr.. Crabtree, one of the wealthiest If
not the wealthiest colored man in the
State. Is doing Aourishing business log
hauling few years ago Mr.. G. was COM
parauVeiy poor man; now, by frugality
and labor, he has made himself an indie
pendent man. 1t would be we'll for some
of our young men who are starting out in
life to take Mr.. Crabtree for a model.
The joint discussion took place last Mon
day evening between Allen Chapel and
Union hteraries at s o'clock. The
house was well filled, but owing to the de-
llnquency of few of the disputants the
discussion did not begin until about
o'clock. The judges having been chosen
| they allowed twenty minutes to each
speaker. Allen chapel was first defended
by Miss Julia s Thomas, who made very
strong and elaborate speech, surprising all
in the house and we might say SURPRISING
most of the speeches that were made. Mr.
John l.. Evans followed in support of the
negative. His speech, though somewhat
desultory, was a success. Then followed
Mr.. A. w. Sweeney, the most polished or
ator of the evening. His illusions were
condensed and resplendent; max
ing continuity of sparkling
thoughts. Captain w. H. Woods
then sought the fortunes of the Union,
and, as was remarked, made a fail
effort. Our rising lawyer, Mr.. J
I. v. Hill, succeeded Mr.. Woods. Hi
production, like his colleagues, was superl
and manly. Mr.. Chas. Lewis then repre-
sented the Negative, and we can say with
out injustice that his lore and languag
convinced the audience clearly that h
was Allen Chapel's strongest antagonist
His speech was penetrating. and to tn
point, with an occasional flower of elo
quence. Mr.. Alfred Harrison then as
cended the rostrum. His speech, thong
not as polished as some and as flowery a
others, vet the whole audience was move
by his persuasive and didactic appropriate
ness, both of diction and thought Nj
Chas. G. Stepp, the last speaker of tn
Negative, followed Mr.. Harrison, an
should Bethel have sent four such mel
likely she would have carried away th
spoils. The judges rendered their d,
cision in favor of the Affirmative.
CZARAMuREQUE.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-01

floor, which caught fire to her dress, and
were almost entirely burned off her body.
1T is thought she is fatally burned.
Mrs Glenn, Nancy E, is engaged in
washing dirty clothes at the Reformatory.
Quite drop"
The fair and festival of the Household
of Ruth has been postponed to the 18th
and 18th of May.
Grocery men generally will hereafter
close their places of business promptly at
o'clock in the evening, Saturdays except
ed.
The funeral of Mrs. Emma Harrison,
daughter of Recorder Darnell, took place
last Tuesday from the family residence
on North Illinois street.
Judge Heller's instructions to the jury
in the Wade trial, together with the find
ing of the jury and other incidents con
nected with the trial, will be found on the
second page.
Mrs. +. o. Adams returned from her
visit to West Point last Saturday, and LETT
| for Springfield, Ohio, on Monday morn
| lug, to attend the celebration OF the I'D
Dlrtnuay OF ner Iatner.
| Prescriptions carefully compounded al
! all hours, day or night, at r. Fertigs Pre-
scription Pharmacy. 81 Indiana Ave.
The Independent Order of Immaculates
will have grand turn out and parade in
short time. Addresses will be delivered
| by prominent officers of the order, and il
| is expected that the affair will be one of the
| orandest of the season.
| Samuel Moran. propr etor of saloon
near the Union Depot, was on last Wed
nesday night robbed OF $500 watch. He
had been on a spree for some time. and
| how and when he lost his watch he does
not know. He has the marks OF blow
between the eyes.
George P. Wood, candidate for Alder
man in the = district has been for several
| days confined to his house by illness, bu,
he is up and doing now, and the man who
| poles more votes next Tuesday than he
| does will have to be very early riser, and
one who retires at an extremely late hour
The agony is over and Wade's wishes
will in all probability be gratified. The
gallows may not be quite so high rs he
wished; and it may be concealed from the
| public gaze; contrary to his wishes. But
bark We, young man, it will do its work as
effectually as lit were ahundred feet higt
and was erected in the most public place
in the city.
The ladies of the Excelsior Club met a
Miss Katie Stewards, on Thursday Eve.
April go, to make arrangements for a leap
year party, to be given May r. The fol
lowing officers were elected: Miss Kati,
Stewart, President; Clara Carter, Secreta
ry; Mary Crawford. Treasurer. Commit
tee OF Arrangements: Jennie Fields, Ma,
Crawford, Susie Lamb, Mrs. Sawders
Miss A. Robinson, Floor Manager. Com
mittee on Reception, Parthenia Lamb ant
Clara Carter. Adjourned to meet at sait
place, Wednesday Eve, MAY 5.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-01
Ministerial.

The pulpit of Rev. R. Titus, of Aliens
Chapel, was occupied by Rev. T. A. Good
win, last Sunday night. The audience
was large and attentive. The central
thought of his subject was that of patience.
His illustrations of which were of the
most simple and practical. Mr.. Goodwin
never scars above the general capacity OF
his hearers. He makes use of the most
simple comparisons by which to render
practical and pointed in his dealing with
scripture. and those who hear him atteu-
lively, must be benefited by his instruc-
tions if they but put them in practice.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-01
A Praiseworthy Enterprise 1!

Our worthy citizen, Henry Hart, the tai
ented musician to whose sweet strains so
many of us have listened in the past, has
at the solicitation of a number of promi-
nent citizens, both white and colored,
taken in hand the organization and man
agement of first-class colored Brass Band
to be made up from the best talent that
can be procured. We are glad TO learn Of
this move, and, with the matter in the
hands of Prof. Hart, we are assured that
the future will be provided for.
Let us give him our hearty cooperation
in this enterprise.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-01
Butter, Cheese and Eggs.

The National Butter, Cheese and Egg
Convention met last Wednesday in Board
of Trade Hall, in their seventh annual
session. In the absence of the President
Mr.. James T. Joyce of New York, the
convention was called to order by Colonel
r. d. Littler. Mr.. Gooch. Vice President
from illinois. was chosen permanent chair
man. Delegations were present from the
states OF Illinois, Pennsylvsnia, Ohio, Ken
tucky. Indiana, New York, Massachusetts,,
New Jersey and Wisconsin.
Addresses of welcome were delivered
by Governor Williams, Mayor Cayen and
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-01
Literature.

That joint discussion took place last
Monday night, between the Baptist Union
Literary and Aliens Chapel Literary.
Subject: Resolved, "That war is justif-
able" There being four on a side, the
discussion was prolonged until late hour.
The troops of Darius, the Median, and
Cyrus, the Persian, fought CALAMITY about
the walls of Babylon. The judges decided
in favor of the affirmative. The Chapel
will challenge no society, but woe unto
that society by whom the challenge is
sent.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-01

dwells in their hearts in ways too num-
erous to mention; and
Whereas, The Superintendent of West
Point having put each cadet upon his
honor. and, when each one on his honor
denied being guilty of binding, gagpinp or
mutilating the body of Whitaker, or of
knowing ANYTHING about If; that he, the
superintendent, is said to have discredited
Whittakers statement as to his being
bound gagged and mutilated by other par
ties and charged Whitaker with doing
the deed himself; that he might get bet
ter chance for examination; therefore be it
Resolved, First, That we regard this act
of binding gagging and mutilating the
body of j. G.. Whitaker as dastardly and
infamous, revealing brutality, savagery,
prejudice, meanness, cowardice and devil
| ishness unparalleled in the history of CIV
| ilization.
Resolved, Second, That we regard the
imputation of this deed to Whitaker as
his own act by the Superintendent or any
other person whOmsoever, as an attempt
to "whitewash" the whole affair, and to lay
it upon one whom we can not and Will mol
believe guilty.
Resolved, Third, That we have the ut
| most confidence in the honesty, the truth
fulness and manly bearing of Cadet Whit
taker and that we look upon the lmputa
ton that he mutilated himself as an in
suit to his manhood and to the race will
which he is identified.
Resolved, Fourth, That the endurance
of ostracism, insult and even blows, 30 ia
from showing cowardice. is, in our minds
evidence of "moral, solid pluck and gen
uine manliness" of which We are trul,
proud.
Resolved, Fifth, That we hereby extern
to j. G. Whitaker our hearty sympathy
and assure him that we have the utmos
confidence in his word, and that in thi
J case we will ever believe him as agains
any one else.
: Resolved, Sixth, That we hereby than
/ President Hayes for sending District Al
, torney Townsend as assistant counsel t
Whitaker, by which we believe much ha
come to light which otherwise would hav
been covered over; end that we thank Dis
, trict Attorney Townsend for his fearles
stand for the right.
Resolved, Seventh, That copy of thi
3 preamble and resolutions be sent to Cadt
J. G. Whitaker and be published.
Respectfully submitted,
Rev. T. II. JACKSON, GEO. ]. APPLETo,
ELLA PATTERSON, Mrs ESSAY Brow
JONI F. BOWLER.
Non NoLo.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-01
Art Entertainment.

The series of "Art Illustrations" by
West & Sims, at Their Vermont Street A.
NJ. +. church, were pronounced all pres
ent to be the best ever given in this city.
1t seems that one is standing in the grand
old buildings of the Old World while look
ing at the views and listening at the de-
scriptive lecture of Prof. West. All low
ers OF art, nature and history should not
fail to visit this grand entertainment while
il remains in the city.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-01

THIS PAPER PAX kko Ss ipqRq co os NswspsPss
Advertising Bureau 10 Spruce st where adveIIsiRs
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-01
County Clerk.

John g. BLAKE will be q candidate for
81 county clerk subject to the decision the repub
1ican nominating convention.
HARRY A. DREW will be candidate for county
III clerk subject to the decision Of the republican
nominating convention.
John REYNOLDS will be candidate for
81 county clerk subject to the decision of the repub
lican nominating convention.
MOSES g. McLAIN will be q candidate for
ul county clerk, subject to the decision Of the
republican nominating convention.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-01-09
GOTHAM'S YOUNG MILId0NAIRES.
The Old Ones Stepped Out Only to Make
Room for the Young.
(Sigl,ed)
Detroit Free Press

The Seventh thinks it did pretty well
III gathering IN 100000 and perhaps
something over in three weeks. But
there are several young fellows in New
York, any one of whom could give the
Seventh 100000 without missing it.
Gotham's old millionaires are all gone.
Peter Goelet was the last Of the veneer
ables, who came under this head, Com
modore Vanderbilt, A. T. Stewart, John
Jacob Astor, VIM. G. Rhinelander and
Peter Lorillard being the others; but
the old ones stepped out only to make
room for the young. There's quite a
crop of these just now. Stewart was
the only very rich man who had no
heir to leave his money to. There are
three young Vanderbilts to take care
of the comm0dore's cash when their
father turns it over to them. A large
share Of Peter Goelet's money goes to
his two nephews, sons OF his brother
Robert, and another nephew, Elbridge
T. Gerry, gets 100000. Frederick
Stevens, son of Paran Stevens. is one
of the best known of the young mil
llonaires. There are several Astors to
perpetuate that name and enjoy the
millions left by their grandfather.
Rhinelander left the greater part of his
wealth to his only son, who, am told,
can grip as tight n fist on dollar as
any man in New York. Peter Loril-
lard's sons are famous as turfmen, but
the family cash is taken care of and
augmented rather than spent Bennett
IS, of course, another young million
ARE, and VIM. Il Dodge, Jr., mAy be
named on the same list. The present
crop Of very rich men is larger than
that of II few years ago, though the
founders of all the big fortunes have
all passed away.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-01-09
UNTIMELY DEATH.
4 Bright Young Married Man Goes to
an Untimely Grave, the Victim of In
temperance-FrOzen TO Death.
Fergus Falls, (Minu.l journal.

Fergus Falls, (Minn.1 Journal
Therston Land, son of l.. Land, Esq,
Of Fergus Fall township, who lived near
this village on the old 0pperman place,
was found last Sunday morning, by Mr..
Matthias Halden, lying by the road
crossing Opperman lake, with life ex.
tinct, or so nearly so that all attempts
to revive him were useless, guarded by
his faithful dog. And thus upon the
cold December ice, with no friend to
tell the story Of approaching death. a
life went out which might have been
honorable to himself and useful to his
friends and society.
Out of respect to mis- parents and
other members of the family, to say
nothing Of a devoted and atfectionate
wife, we would gladly make no refer
ence to the problblc cause Of poor
Thurston's death, but duty to society
to the other victims Of intemperanca
Especially to the yoGng, requires that
facts be stated. Young Land was in town
on Saturday with load Of wood, re-
naming all the afternoon, chiefly
about the saloons, and started home at
late hour intoxicated. There are
reasons for thinking that his team ran
away, as they were found without the
sled, parts of which were found
scattered ut different points. Appear
ances indicated that the deceased fell
of the sled--hs father, we believe,
thinks he must have been taken with
sickness or delirium. But there he
laid upon the ice and died. within sight
of the house where his loving wife sat
up during the entire night waiting his
coming.
Five years ago, Thurston Land was
one of the most promising young BUSH
ness men in this village. Pleasant in
manner, bright of intellect, enjoying
the respect of relatives and friends, he
bid fair TO be useful man. But q
strange fondness for the inebriating
cup was his ruin. All the entreaties of
friends only induced feeble attempt
on his part to resist the influence of
the demon of alcohol. In spite Of the
entreaties of parents, the pleadings Of
his young wife, the good name of his
children, he made an Indifferent strug-
gle to regain his character, and at the
age of about % years he goes to an I'M
timely grave, leaving a heart-broken
wife and two young children.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-01-09
A Rural Romance.
concord, N. H. Patriot

Michael Kelley, or Mike Kelley as he
was usually called, was an eccentric old
farmer, living III one of our suburban
towns. Born Of poor parents, by indus
try and perseverance, he bad become
possessed Of one of the finest farms in
that section, Of which ne was justly
proud; but no broader was he than Of his
physical strength and agility, that had
assisted him in accommodating his prop
erty, and made him most excellent
boxer and wrestler; and nc had cor
responding contempt for men of infer
Tor powers. One spring, when he'll was
unusually plenty, he determined to
have the farm run that year by strong
team. So, when man presented HIM
self and asked for work, after inquirirg
Of the man rs 10 his habits, etc, he
would finish up 10y asking him to fight.
In this way he disposed OF quite num-
Der Of applicants, and was beginning to
despair of getting his "strong team
when, one morning rs he was standing
IN the barn door, II young man came
up the road, and seeing him, called
out;
AibAi ltltlilltiE' aiis
Good morning." gruhly.
"Do you want To hire hand 10 work
on your farm, sir T.
perhaps 80; want to hire ont ."
Yes, sir; am looking for u lob
"What can You do y
"All kinds Of farm work, sir; ! WIS
born on farm"
Can YOU fight r.
"What, sir ~
Can you fight, say; can you lick
me?'
Il don't know, sir, whether can or
not; but can try
Aud he did try. The first thing KEEL
Icy knew he was on his back on the
floor, with two. teeth down his throat,
the next, the man was astride his stom.
ach, with II fist in each eye, and his
nose was bleeding. Then he let him up,
and was just picking up his bundle 70
start ell, when he was called back and
set to work, and he proved to be as
trusty and industrious as he was brave.
The farmers daughtei wanted Just such
man for a husband, AMI now be may
be seen any day experimenting the
work on the farm, while Father KEEL
ley sits iii the armchair and tells TO
his grandchildren the story Of his last
| fight.