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The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-24
Political JOts.

The candidates for trustee are numerous
and the contest for this nomination, prom
Uses to make the March convention a little
interesting.
From present indications Ben Rau will be
renominated for township assessor without
opposition, and this will be equivalent to sn
election in his case.
We are blessed with a tolerably good
memory, and when the man who is known to
have opposed the cOlorei people.i most every
thing asks us to support him for Township
Trustee, we answer, No! Mo-! His political
announcement does not appear in the columns
of this paper, however.
The political futsfe of the men who believe
that the white man should hold all the off
ces and subordinate positions in the gift of
the party, while the colored man should be
satisfied with voting early and often, does not
look very hattering in Marion county. In
the future the colored people will stand by
friends tried and true, and demand adivision
ofthe spoils or the destruction of the spoilers
If an Objectionable man seeks an Office,
the place to sit upon him is in the nominal
ting convention, then twill never be neces-
sary to scratch ticket. We know a man
who, it is said, wants the nomination for
tOWnSnlp tTuStet, anu we KNOW Vi several
reasons why every colored man should OPP
pose his nomination. We have made a SOL
emn VOW never to lend our support to any
man who is known to be opposed to the ele-
walton of colored man to any position
higher than that of servant. AS soon as
he has publicly announced himself, we will
publicly state our grievances.
Among the local republicans who have
labored hard to save their country, Jane,
Fletcher has played conspicuous part. He
is terror, especially to the Democrats of
the 25th ward. AT one ting that ward only
cast about rs Republican votes, but Jim
Fletcher took it upon himself to enlighten
the minds of the benighted hosts in that
ward, and as a result of several years labor
they cast over 400 Republican votes. When
no other pork house in the city would en-
ploy colored men, Mr.. Fletcher gave them
employment in the house of Coffin, Fletcher
& Co. If the Republicans want strong
man on the next county ticket, let Mr..
Fletcher be selected for one of the places.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-24

President, James A Garfield, which will be
dedicated in the future.
The Charles Sumner Benevolent Associa-
ton of this city gave grand banquet at the
installation of its officers, Tuesday evening
Dec. Is. The elite of the city attended, and
it was really a grand affair.
Armistead Ballard is on visit to Virgin
ia and Florida.-Miss Blanche Jackson is
on visit to New York.-Charles Butler OF
the Delavan Club, is spending his vacation
at his home in Hamilton, Canada.-John r
Stratton will spend the winter in this city.
DHT
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-24

II not, he would contend for it, We say 1
on young man, there is nothing like being
the top when YOU have got firm hold.
Christmas Candies Christmas Cakes, and
Christmas presents of all kinds at Carriers,
81 and SO North Illinois street.
The entertainment given by Rev. J. j.
Joues at the Vermont st. Church last Mon
day evening was we'll attended. Mr.. Jones
deserves the hearty support of the public as
he is laboring earnestly to fit himself to dis
charge properly the duties of a minister.
Mr.. Charles Pearson will give grand
Christmas dinner Monday, in honor of his
father, DIR. Pearson of Ontario Dinner will
be served at o'clock. Quite number of
invitations have been issued and as the DIR.
is prime favorite with every one, jolly
time is expected.
The many friends of Mrs. William Russell
will be panied to learn that she is again
suffering from a severe attack OF Malarial.
Wednesday evening her symptoms were 70
such nature as to cause grand apprehan-
sions. but since that time she has rallied and
is in a fair way for recovery.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-24
A merry Christmas.

A merry Christmas.
Mr.. Albert c. Price has become member
of the X. g. C.
Charles H. Blythe re-entered school this
week at No. "a.
The Misses Wilson gave an entertain
ment for the benefit of their pupils and
friends, at School No. "a, yesterday after
noon.
Miss Olivia Jones left for Cincinnati last
Monday evening on a visit to her relatives
in that city. She does not expect to return
before Spring.
Miss Fannie Fleming will assist at the
open house at the Vermont Street Church,
on Jan. End. We omitted to mention her
name in the list, last week.
Invitations are out for the first annual
social of the Tube Rose Ia mode Club, which
takes place next Tuesday evening at the res
idence of Mrs. c. W. Lewis, 2SS Bright st.
Ben Caldwell, Billy Bridges and Frazier
Caldwell went to an east end church last
Sunday night, to hear the sermon, but they
soon fell into the arms of Morpheus, thus
losing some very valuable instruction.
Better luck next time, boys.
The choir at the Vermont st. Church is
now largely composed of our younger ladies
and gents, and they render some very fine
music. The contralto OF Miss Fannie Car
michel, and the basso profundo of Prof. J
c. Lightbourne, are two of its most notable
features.
The X. G. c. met last Tuesday evening al
the residence of c. w. Patterson. The fol-
lowing officers were elect ed for the ensuing
quarter: Prince Fisher, President: Louis W
+ Lamb, treasurer; Richard w. Thompson
secretary. Next meeting, Monday evening
26th inst
w. l.. S. Towards novel is creating quite
a sensation in certain juvenile circles. Mr.
w. L. S. land the rest of the alphabet) How
ard has now given up all aspirations for 8
noyelistic fame. He babe fair to become 8
| formidable rival to Mrs. f. d. E. n. South
worth, in name at least
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-24
For Sabbath Desecration

Mr.. Lloyd James, foreman of the Bates
House Barber Shop, was arrested Tuesday
for violation of the Sunday law, the charge
setting forth that he had violated the law by
keeping his shop open on the Sabbath day
following his usual vocation. n. p. Gardner
former workman in the shop being the pro-
scouting witness. Lawyer Cropsey appeared
for the defense and jury of twelve men de-
cided the defendant not guilty. Mr.. James
claims that it was an attempt to put up
job on him, because he had discharged Gar
dener from his employ short time ago.
Rather poor way to get even.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-24
Allen Chapel Literary

The question" Resolved that Giuteau was
sane when he shot President Garfield" was
discussed last Monday night by Messrs. Har-
rison, Ward, Pickett and Sweeney in the
presence of large crowd, and was decided
in the affirmative. The subject for debate
next Monday night will be: Resolved, That
medicine is more beneficial to the human
race than law, with DIR. 7. n Watson and
w. Allison Sweeney in the affirmative, and
Alfred Harrison and James T. Hill in the
negative. As this will be the debate of the
season, big crowd will be out. Admission
at the door, five cents.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-24
Changed Hands.

Messrs. w. w. & J. NJ. Scott have pur-
chased the drug store at the corner of Indi-
ana avenue and New York street formerly
owned by Robt. Fertig. The Messrs. Scott
are experienced druggists having been in
the business in this city for a number of
years. They have placed new stock of
goods in their store, and respectfully solicit
the patronage of the pnblic.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-24

1t has just leaked out that a certain rail-
roader on his first visit to Chicago having
accepted the offer of a friend to show him
the city, said if that is the way they initia G
you on your first visit there, he will steer
clear of Chicago. 1t only cost him SASS
to sing "Mary's gone away with coon" on
a cellar door.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-24
From the Empire state.
n no NJ

TO tHe EultOr OF tle Dtauer:
ALBANY n. Y, Dec. 15-It has been dull
here since the election, but it is unusually
lively now. The coming Legislature will b.
Democratic in both branches, which doesn't
often occur The Democrats are divided.
John Kelly's party masters the situation
which will force a deadlock, the Democrats
having majority of on joint ballot. There
are numerous hungry Democratic Office seek
ers around waiting for the spoils.
Our church, the A. NJ. E., is undergoing
the much needed improvements 1t has been
enlarged and renovated, and former visit
or wonld not recognize it as the same build
ing. Rev. w. B. Derrick, the pastor in
charge, is live man and is loved by his
congregation, and respected by all.
They have also memorial window In the
new ediice as a token of respect to our late
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-24

Christmas tree Saturday, Dec. Oath so as not
to conflict with Mount Zion s. s. which will
be given or Monday night, Dec. Is. The
members of the school are making prepare
tons to give literary entertainment, and a
good time is anticipated.
Services will be held at Allen Chapel du-
ring Christmas week as follows: Prayer meet
ing at 6o'clock, A. NJ. Sermon at II, A. M.
Sunday by Rev. ]. j. Jones, subject, Goods
Christmas gift to the world" Sermon at n
P. NJ, subject, ga change and its comforts
necessary" These meetings will continue
during the week. All are invited.
The Independent Sons of Honor have cleo
ted the following officers for the ensuing
year: William Hayden, Pres, L. G. Carter
vice Pre-; J. E. Ellis, Secretary; Walker
Brown, assistant Sec'ty.; Samuel Gilbert,
treasurer; Frank Wells, Pilot; John Preston,
Chaplain; J. B. Williams, Marshall; Jacob
Saith, Assistant; Lewis Ferdinand, Sentinel.
Trustees, Isaac Banks, Thomas Nelson, Rich
ard Pierce, R. Spaulding.
A Christmas tree, and grand prize festival
is announced to take place at Jones' Tabor
nacle, Monday night, next, and We may safe
ly say, that all who attend Will De satlsned.
A handsome gold watch will be voted for,
and several other handsome prizes will be
awarded to persons selling tickets. Don't
fail to attend if you want to pass pleasant
evening. Admission, ten cents.
The several Lodges of Odd Fellows, will
celebrate the anniversary of the order in In
dianapolis, by grand social entertainment
at Vermont street A. NJ. E. Church, Tues
evening Dec. q, at which time the Lodges
will appear in full regalia. Short addresses
will be made by Benj Thornton,G. NJ, AL
frd Harrison, J. S. Hinton, W. P. Slaugh-
ter, JAS Goode and others. Music will be
furnished by Bells Cornet Rand. Admission
rs cents. Supper free.
Members desiring to march in the pro-
cession will report at the hall at p. m, ar
irving at the church at 8. Prompt attend
ance is requested. BY order of
THE COMMITTEES.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-24
Notice..

The Royal Club of the East will give two
grand concerts during the holidays; one
Tuesday evening the q and one Thursday
evening 29th inst. The public is invited to
attend
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-24

may or may not have English grammar
taught in their public schools, on account of
its infringement on their religious views.
The elimination of mathematics will be next
in order we suppose. VULTURE.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-24
Notices..

The Ladies Independent Golden Circle
will give their second annual Banquet Wed
nesday evening Dec. %, at Masonic Hall.
Josie Heron, President.
Sallie Galiton, Secretary
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-24
Candies, Where to Buy.

At Carriers Confectionery Store, 81 and SO
North Illinois street, can be seen stock Of
candies unequaled at any other house in the
city. Festivals and parties furnished with
all kinds of connections on short notice
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-24
TO AGENTS.

1. Agent is required to settle not later
than Thursday Of each week, for the papers
of the preceding week-no papers are to
be sent TO any agent who fails thus to set
tie.
2. No papers are to be sold on credit un-
lese the agent chooses to pay for them and
run the risk of collecting.
8. Each agent is to order only the num-
Der of papers that can be sold.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-24

The S. S. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church will
have their Christmas tree Dec. 26. An ele-
CANT supper will be served and all are invi-
ted to attend. On Thursday and Friday
evenings entertainments will be given for
the benefit of the church
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-24

Mrs. H. Hines will keep open house from
one to ten p. m, assisted by Misses Nena
Brown, Belle Dehorney, Matte Perry and
Mesdames Samuel Dugan and Irena Carter,
at AL n. Illinois street.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-24

NORTH UNION SHAKERS"

NUKIH ONIUN CHALMERS
CLEVELAND, o., Feb. %, 1880
H. H. Warner & CO.: Friends-I take pleas
ure in saying that have used your celebra.
ted Kidney and Liver Cure, and that it cur
ed me of Bright's Disease after l was given
up to die and all other remedies had failed
JAMES S. PRESCOTT
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-24
Wanted.

A number of young gentlemen roomers, to
occupy furnished rooms at Mrs Sarah Jones.
No. 11S west Georgia street.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-24
Open House.

The young ladies of the Vermont Street
Church have made arrangements to keep
open house at the church on January End,
and will be pleased to have all their friends
call. Ice cream, coffee, cakes and delicacies
of all KINGS will be served during the day.
The following is a list of those who will
assist at the church:
Misses Mary Stewart, Addie Walden
Kettle Moss, Anna Crossen.
Della Throgmorton, Susie Bradford,
Kittie Throgmorton, Katie Bartlett,
Ruth Beasley, Maggie Bryant,
Babe Miller, Maud Christy.
Mesdames
Morris Lewis, Mary Mays,
Amelia Brown, Susie Floyd,
Pricilla Smith, Laura Stewart,
Anna Quinn, Lulu Farley,
Nan Stewart, George Wells,
Alice Green, Tillie Ellis,
The following young misses will serve as
walters and would be glad to have all the
younger gents call:
Kittie Mann, Rebecca Shy,
Estella Hart, Mary Pierce,
Martha Pierce, Emma Christy,
Ella Gibbs, Cora Christy,
Susie Hill.
Will receive from ten till ten, and there
will be grand festival at night.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-24

II 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 sub
scribers in the city of Indianapolis; they will
be regularly visited by collector. It is for
all outside of the city.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-24
The LEADER is on sale at the following

The LEADER is on sale at the following
places.
Bells cigar store, No. go West Market.
Joseph Smiths news depot, No. IL N. H.
hnois street, opposite Bates House.
Louis Eichrodt's drug store, 80 Indiana
avenue.
Will Floyds barber shop. No. 5 Indiana
avenue.
Scott & Lucas barber shop, No. 161 In
diana avenue.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-24
CITY NEWS.
TO RURSCRIRERS.
To Subscribers.

II you fail to receive your paper, NO.
tffy this office at once.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-24

Thomas j. Morse will be candi-
date for Trustee of Center Township, subject
to the decision of the Republican nomina-
ting convention, March 4th, 1882.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-24

AlOnzO ID. Harveyis a candidate for
denomination to the office of Township Trus-
tee subject to the decision of the Republi-
can township convention, March 4th, 1882.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-24
Political Announcements.

Benjamin Rau is a candidate for re-
nomination to the office of Township AS
SCISSOR, subject to the decision of theiRepublic-
an township convention, March 4th, 1882.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-05-18
Artemus Wards Franks.

The MAY Scribner has an anecdotal
paper on 'Artemus Ward; his home and
family with drawing OF the home
stead, portrait of his mother and
new drawing of Ward as lecturer,
based on the obsolete sketch in the old
Tondon Illustrated Times and which
/. said to be the only satisfactory
portrait of the humorist. The writer
as new:
Among his youthful diversions was
the writing Of letters to prominent per-
sons in all parts Of the country whose
names he happened to see in print
entire strangers to him. These usually
referred 10 some prospective business
arrangement. Thus he would write to
some gentleman in New York: Dear
Sir-I'm sorry to say shan't be able
to get that harness done on the day L
promised , or, Il will not be able to
call at your house, as you requesteo'
etc. In this nystihcation Of unsuspec-
ting people he was not unlike the Ger
man Owlglass, who, while always
playing the fool, never lacked fools up
on whom he might try experiments.
Nothing seemed to please him more
than to get the better Of his brother
Cyrus. One very cold night in the
winter, when he had come home at a
late hour from an entertainment, in
stead of going quietly to his room, tor
which his mother had provided by
leaving the doors unfastened' he sta
toned himself in the street and called
to his brother as if in deep distress
about something. Cyrus was slow TO
wake and appear. Charles continued
calling, and with more agony. 'Cy! Cy!
Hol Cyp When Cyrus at last came to
the window he solemnly asked: DO
you really think, Cyrus, that it is wrong
to keep slayess'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-05-18

Four young men, clerks and students,
while on a summer vacation tramp
through Northren New Englaud, en-
! Gagged for a guide to certain romantic
forest waterfall boy named Forrest
Graves. Forrest was a fine, athletic
fellow, who could outwaIk and Out
climb any amateur in the mountains
and his moral courage was quite equal
to his physical health and strength.
After he had guided the young men
to the waterfall, aud they had satisfied
themselves with sightseeing, they in-
yited him To lunch with them.
Thank you, have my OVID lunch;
and the boy went away By himself.
Later, when full justice had been done
to their rspast, and nask OF brandy
had furnished each OF the young men
With a stimulating draught, Graves was
called.
you must drink with US, il you Will
not eat with u.s. now said the owner OF
the flask, aud the most reckless Of the
party.
No, sir, thank you,' was the boys
courteous response.
But Z shall insist upon it,
You can do as you please, and 1
shall do as I please
The young man sprang to his feet,
and With bound stood beside the boy
too much absorbed IN his own purpse to
heed the quivering lips and flushing
eyes ofanother.
Now yeu are bound to try my
brandy. | always rule.
You can't rule me-
These words were scarcely uttered
when the flask was seized and hurled
into the stream, whore the clinking OF
glass betrayed its utter destruction.
Then clear, defiant tone rang out:
Il did it in self-defense. You had no
right to tempt me. Myfather was oncs
rich and and honorable man, but he
died miserable drunkard, aud N
mother came here to live to keep N,
away from liquor till should be oil
enough to take care Of myself. 1 hsvJ
promised her a hundred times weuldn e
taste it, and I'd die before I'd break my
PROMISE
'Bravely said. Forgive me. and let
US shake hands, My mother would bs
a happy woman if was brave as you.
I wouldn't tempt you to do wrong. L
shall never forget you, nor the lessor
you have taugh: me-
The most reckless was the most gen.
erous, and seeing his error apologlzed
rankly.
How many boys need to be kept from
strong drink; aud, alas, how many men
and women! Who dares tempt them?
Let it not be you and 1.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-05-18

Aman who was too poor to indulge
in any luxuries other than children was
presented by loving but unreckoninS
wife with trlplets-three boys-and be
sought for some family to adopt them.
Mr.. Clarke was rather inclined to tax e
them, but his good wife thought one
would perhaps be enough. They were
talking 1t over before their little eight
year.old daughter, who SAID: 'Whv
don't you take one Of Them, ma, OF
don't they want to break the setP
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-05-18

He entered the city EDITORS room
very mad. You printed the statement
that 1 was drunk, cut up rough and
made a beast of myself and got run in''
Yes replied the editor, ARE you dis
pleased with the article " L am, sir,
fearfully dlspleased with It, Yes, L
don't mind your doing that. But by
the great stnb-tailed bull dog, sir, /
want you 10 understand that any name
is Smyth with a y aud if you spell it
with an l again I'll wreck your old
Office want a correction published.
He got 1t.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-05-18
Put the Question

1t is said that ninety thousand peo-
pie had to bs supported 10 New York
last year on account Of liquor.
We have no doubt oft.
Now, take this as a specimen fact,
and calculate the number Throughout.
this country that the honest, sober +.
hard-working portion OF out population
have to support.
And yet some cry out stop, be care
ful, you will break up men's business.
This criminal-making and pauper.mak-
ing business is just what must be bro
ken up, and that by the will Of the pee-
pie who have to pay It's heavy cost in
each locality where it Is allowed
See how this thing works. Il poor
creature buys ten cents worth Of Shis-
key from licensed dealer. Under the
influence Of il he commits an offence.
He is arrested, and the law has its
course till the costs may reach a thol-
sand dollars. What has the llquor
made in the way Of profit? May be
FIVE cents. But who has to pay the
$1,000 OF criminal costs! Why, tie
honest and sober people Of the place.
Shall we, can we stand this.
But if the poor creature is not mid'
a criminalAe is made pauper, aud hi'
support falls upon the same class.
Tbs is practical question; leox al
1t, test it in any way section of the eoua-
try. The factories where criminals and
paupers are made aud cast out upon the
people for punishment or suppors
must be closed.-Souther~ Crasdder.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-05-18

Al the Carlisle barracks Indian
school one OF the Indian boys was seen
wearing thin moccasins on a very cold
day. His teacher told him to change
the moccasins fer shoes, or be would
catch cold and be very sick. The little
Indian didn't take the teachers advice,
and the next day he approached the
teacher. saying, Il have one big sore
throat 4 told you that you would be
sick, replied tie teacher. OBJ said
the Indian. 4 am not sick 10 my feet
where the moecasins were, AN sick in
my threat.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-05-18

A clique of young society ladies in
Burlington were averse to haYing their
plump and dimpled arms SCARED BY
vacciaation during the late small pOx
scare in that city. Yet 10 avoid the
hkelyhood of bits and scars on there
pretty faces to the destruction Of their
beauty they felt compelled to be vac
cinated. So they held meeting aud
putting all their heads together they
summoned an old grayhaired physician
an aud each was vacclnated on the
loo
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-05-18

RED AS RosE IS SHE.-Severai
gentlemen were standing cn the corner
of Galveston avenue when one oil the
most fashionable ladies Of Galveston
passed on the sidewalk. 'Ahl' exclaim-
ed one of the gentlemen what COM
plexionl There is uoteing 10 beat it 10
Galveston. L am proud of that woman,
am.' Are you her husDandt asked q
stranger. No, sir. Her father thsnT
No. sir, l am no relation Of her, but
AM proud Other complexion, am the
druggist that sold ito her. III | made made II
myself. ~r ece % a.. ss,seees