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The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-01-01

"learned the alphabet" and now reason
speaks to them in new tongue. These
protectors have become tempters; they can
not therefore be judges. Children once sat
upon the throne and condemned criminals;
but this is not the age of criminals to sit
upon the throne and condemn their victims.
However, in order to arrive at the truth
of subject we must consider both sides of
it, and here is something from a young lady
who lives in Il country town. Maybe you
are not aware that girls outside of large
cities devote more time TO thought and
study than many of our gaslight beauties.
Therefore, when they speak, they have con-
sidered. This is what she says:
"How advanced do you mean to become,
dear f-iend2
An actress, genius or no genius, ought to
be judged by exactly the same rule that is
supposed to be good one for the race at
least the feminine part of it, in its present
state of enlightment. Still, | admit I'm
dying to see Bernhardt work herself up to
some grand display of passion
Now if this is the point, that we are to
prove the virtue OF our women by parading
disapprobation of vice. why, of course, if
this is necessary there Is nothing more to be
said. But l do not think it is.
As to bringing into our home circles a
moral or religious free-thinker bewitcbed by
the gift of genius, it depends somewhat
upon the character ofa home-circle whether
the moral standard of the genius would be
elevated or the domestic standard lowered
Don't you believe in giving every woman a
chance 10 be better? Every man has that
opportunity, and yet they are so much
stronger. Where is the justice in attacking
wemen when perchance the very same man
who is loudest in his clamors against her,
has lifetime of sin yet unrepented. know
we admire in others what we have not our
selves. Even infdels have wished their
women pious and devout, but there is no
justice in this. 1t is all very well to twaddle
about not setting premium upon vice, of
making glorious examples, etc, when social
life receives into its midst with weleom-
ing smile, the defaulter. the murderer and
the libertine. A gentleman, mark you,
gentleman-in this city, declares he has
violated all known moral laws, and you can
not close the doors of society against him.
self. And he is not even man of genius,
only an attractive, dashing mob about town
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-01-01

There is not apt to be an embit-
tered struggle in the Legislature for
the Senatorship. There are probably
half dozen active candidates for the
place, but such is the happy condi-
tiou of our politics that all the can
didates will cheerfnlly acquiesce i'll
the choice of the gentleman who re-
ceives the party nomination. Gen
eral Harrison will undoubtedly go
into caucuss with the largest follow
ing, and the chances are in favor OF
his receiving the nomination. That
he will discharge the duties belong
ing to the high station with distin-
guished abilities, is not doubted by
anybody who knows him.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-01-01
Western Style of Popping the Question.


Detroit Tree Press.
Thirty years ago people were frank and
truthful set Strangers could come here
and trade horses with their eyes shut, and
breach of promise cases were unknown.
Folks meant what they said, and when they
gave their word stuck to it,
Exactly thirty years ago this month a
widower from New York State appeared in
Lansing on business. The same business
carried him over 20 Dewitt, eight miles
away. While en- route he stopped at log
farmhouse to warm his cold fingers. He
was warmly welcomed by the pioneer and
his vile, both of whom were we'll along in
years, and after some general talk, the wo-
man queried
ower?"
Yes
'Did you come out here to find wife?"
"Partly."
"Did any one tell you of our Susie?"
emo"
"Well, we've got as bouncing a girl of
twenty-five as you ever set eyes on. She's
good looking, healty and good tempered,
and l think she'll like your looks"
"Where is she?'
"Over in the woods, here, chopping down
coon. tree Shall 1 blow the horn for herr"
"No. If you'll keep an eye on my horse
I'll find her."
'.Well, there's nothing stuck up or
affect, d abolt Susie. She'll say yes or no
as soon as she looks you over, If you want
her, don't be afraid to say So"
The stranger heard the sound of her ak
and followed it. He found her just as the
tree was ready to fall. She was stout
good-looking girl, swinging the ak like a
man, and in two minutes he had decided
to say:
''Susle, am widowcr from New York
State; I'm thirty y-nine years old, have one
child, own good farm, and | want wife.
VIII you 90 back home with me2"
She leaned on the AK and looked at him
for half minute. and then replied:
"Can't say for certain. Just wait till l
get these coons off my mind"
She sent the tree crashing to the earth,
and with his help killed fve coons, which
were slowed away in hollow.
"Well, what do you ssy?" he asked as the
last coon stopped kicking.
''I'm your'n!' was the reply; ''and by the
time you get back from Dewitt I'll have
these peits off and tackled up and be ready
for the preaoherp
He returned to the house, told the old
folks that he should bring a preacher back
with him, and at dusk that evening the
twain were married Hardly an hour had
been wasted in courting, and yet he took
home one of the best girls in the State of
Michigan.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-01-01
INDIANAPOLIS LEADER.
A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

For the second time in its eventful
life The Leader enjoys the pleasure
of wishing its patrons a Happy New
Year, and many, many, happy re-
turns. Looking back over our work
OF the year we can see much that
might have been better done, but
nothing to which more honesty of
purpose or greater devotion to the
public good could have been brought.
The Leader came into existence as
the special organ of the colored
people, but the enemy of no nation
ality. 1t has been our purpose to
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-01-01
MOSSLER BROS,
NEW YORK
ONE-PRTCE
CLOTHING
HOUSE.
48 and 10
East Washington Street.
East Washington Street.

and the Coliseum will be we'll crowded with
colored people.
Mrs. Annie Newman and her friend, Miss
Jennie johnson, will receive New Years
Day. at % McAlister street.
Miss Mary Carter, of Madison, Ind, will
be the guest of her friend, Mrs. John Bal
timore of Seventh street. New Years Day.
Boys take the Leader in your pocket
when you start out calling New Years
Day. You will find list of the ladies who
will receive.
Miss Carrie Williams and Miss George
Clark, two charming young ladies of
Columbus arrived in our city last Friday
evening, to spend the Holidays. They are
the guests of Mrs H. Dickson, of Richmond
st.
Mr. John Lindsey and his friend, Mr..
Ben Harris, left Tuesday to .ttend the swell
party given Wednesday night in Louisville.
The genial Mr.. Isaac Ross. of the capital
city, will be here New Years Day.
Miss Constantia Taylor is home for the
Holidays.
Mr. Herman Wilson of Columbus. is
spending the Holidays with his brother,
Mr. Lee Wilson, of Ritten House St.
Miss Gussie Clark, of Wilberforce, passt d
through our city Saturday, en- route to Lou
isville to spend the Holidays
Miss Carrie B. Price is spending the Hoii-
days with her parents in our city.
Mr. Alex. Clark, of WilberfOrce, spent
Christmas in our city.
The ioly-hearted Horace Pearce, of Lou
isville, KY, will spend New Years day in
our city, the guest of his friend, Henry
Forte.
We had the pleasure of meeting the Col
umbus ladies, and find them very accom-
pllshed and pleasant young ladies.
The gallant Mr.. g. w. Renolds, OF Spring
field, O., is expected here to spend New
Years Day.
Mr.. w, L. T.may be seen on Richmond
street often.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-01-01
Browns Hat.

The funniest man in all the town
He thought himself, did Mr. Brown.
While at the club one night he saw
A new -ilk hat upon the floor,
And wink;ng at the crowd SO slick,
He gave the hat gentle kick;
And then another, just to show
That wit from empty heads can flow,
All caught the humor Of his fun
To kick the hat they WED each one
There ne'er was such n jolly crowd,
And Mr. Brown felt very proud.
And when leave takings came, broad smiles
All wore while putting on their tiles,
Save Mr.. Brown, whose mirth had flown
The hat so crushed. was AL his own.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-01-01

The Legislature convenes next
Thursday, the Governor will be in
augurated on the 10th, and if every
thing sails along smoothly as the swan
on "still st. Mary's Lake." the sue
cessor to Mr.. Mcdonald in the Uni
ted States Senate will be chosen on
the 18th.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-01-01
N b.

Just as we go to press our regular
correspondence from Detroit comes
to hand too late, we regret, for pub
lication. Cleveland, Springfield and
Logansport all came too late for in
sertion this week. Delayed trains
arc doubtless the cause.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-01-01

Miss Mary Ferguson. at her residence ON
Chestnut St.
Mrs. VIM II. Buckner and Mrs Donie
Ricks, on Chapel st.
Misses Minnie Armstrong and Mary
Weaver will receive with Miss l.. N. Pitt
man at the residence of Mrs. Susan McCoys,
on Chapel St.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-01-01
RANDoMs.

Mrs. John Bunch spent Christmas with
her mother in Clermont County.
Several of the young gents say they are
going to turn over new leaf this year.
Not too nica-but just nice enough.
Harris minstrels are in town this week,
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-01-01
WEST WALNUT HILLS.

Mrs. Sarah G. Jones with Mrs, Ward,
Mrs Isaac Troy, Mrs. VIM. Parham, Mrs.
Sarah Owens, Mrs Baltimore, Miss Matilda
Bunch, Miss Hester Ousley with Miss Mary
Dodson. Mary Ferguson, the Misses Sui
livan, Miss Emma Stith, Mrs. Walker Rry-
ant, Mrs. George Early, Mrs, Julia Broadie
and daughter, ii Willow street.
Miss Hattie h. Holmes.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-01-01

Pain in the Back, resulting from strain,
spinal affection, overwork or disorder of the
Kidneys, yields to the remarkable strength
ening powers oflDays Kidney Pad.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-01-01
REASONS.

Why you can do better at our sto
then elsewhere.
u BECAUSE, We buy and sell mo
goods then any other house
the state.
B USE, We manufa cture OIL
goods mostly.
BECA USE, We are est8 blished f.
go years and have the conf
der ce of our customers.
Il ECAUSE, Our clerks will t,e,
you in gentleman My m amer.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-01-01
SID
The
WONDERFUL COLLECTION
-OF-
Holiday Goods
AT
L. S. AYRES & CO.'S.
Kioto Lacquer and kaga Ware.

Kioto Lacquer and kaga Ware.
Kioto Tete-a- Sets, ST.
Teapots, Mugs, Jars, Creamers,
Vases, etc., all in this ware.
K. Yayes' Jap. Goods, direct from
Japan Boxes, Trays, Brackets, Cabi-
nets, etc. Big lot, choice 25 cents,
Vienna Leather Goods. ocketbooks,
Card and Cigar Cases, Satcheis, and
a great variety of Fancy Leather
Goods, painted and embroidered.
Fine Albums, Toilet Cases, Gents
travelling Cases, Perfumery Sets,
Opera Glasses, Work-Boxes, all in
fine goods.
Great Variety OF Swiss and Olive
Wood Carvings.
Fancy Baskets, Silk and Satin VIII
low Boxes, Pin Cushions, and Orna-
mented Novelties of all kinds.
These goods were all purchased at
very low prices, and must be sold be-
fore Christmas.
LIS. AYRES&CO.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-01-01

Big stock OF NOtiingh am and
French Guipure Lace Curtains
b. the yard 8nd I'm pairs to be
sold at extremely low pric 10
close out our present stock In y
hurry. Come aud see the bar.
gains we are Offering.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-01-01
UNDER WEAR.

large stock of Ladies' Merino, Scarlet
Wool, Cashmere, ETC., in all grades.
Children's Underwear in Scarlet Wool,
Merino, etc.
Children's Union Suits, Colored and
White, in all sizes and qualities,
Boys Underwear, White and Colored,
great variety.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-01-01

Hoods for Ladies and Children. Also a
complete stock of Mitts, Leggngs. Ulsters
Booties, Nubias and Fascinators.
Wool Scarfs, for Men and Boys, all prices.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-01-01
Mr.. Forte BaZel

will be pleased to see his lnsny
friends and customers, and AS
sures them prompt and care.
1ul attention to any order with
which thy may 1avOi him.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-01-01
For Holiday Attractions
VISIT THE
VHEy CLOTHING STORE,
"a, 36, SO, 40 and AZ, North Pennsylvania ST.
u FL E
NEW YORK STORE
ESTABLISH ED 1853.
HOSIERY DEPARTMENT

Is complete in all the latest styles of ladies'
Fancy Cotton, Merino, Cashmere, Country
Knit and Ribbed Wool Hose.
A line of children's Cashmere and Wool
Hose, in all sizes and qualities very
large variety of all the new styles of do
mestic Hose.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-01-01

The following ladies have signified to u
their intention of keeping "Open house" OIL
New Years Day:
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-06-08
Journalism Forty Years Ago.

Tho first number OF the Ne" iI On
yjj5,,,,c made It's appearance Aprh w.
1911. Prior to its appearance 'i,'" ";-
,rcclcy published the following III 'i''
rnar form: 49,, ,.uin
"On Saturday, tho lOlh OF hprn n ili-
stont the subscriber Will publish Iu9
first number of u New Morhil8 '" ,"i Tml
of Politics, Literature, aii" "''''l''
tellirnncc. A
"Iho 7ribme rs its name lmPot,S'
will labor to advance the interests , 81 n,i0
People. and to promote thew "P Trha
Social and Political wcll-helhE It''
immoral and degrading Ponce hep1 I;'I,
advertisements, and other matter w'', T,a
have been allowed to dlS%'"'1 ~"
rnIuuns Of our leading Penny rape,
will be carefully excluded ron , ,".ti of
no excrtion spared 70 render II " worm ", VI
the hearty approval OF inc Nii'"p''I ' p,',
refined, and n welcome NiS'''n' ~ ''''
family freside. .1;t;ool
Earnestly believing that tine p ,U.II;o',
revolution N''''i u'D CI,;,r NooistraCy
pf the Nation was triumph T n.or,ii
Reason, and Public Good OYER S,t l"i Will
Sinister Ambition, inc L t;1,, " frank
give to the New Administration " . nun
and candid. but manly and lnuclch,'un'
support, Judging it always ny It's az, "o' ~,
and commencing those ohly 30 III" i., 40
tbcv shall seem calculated 10 su'H' t1 w.
the great end OF all government ~
1 { IA llanIlIn
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-06-08
A Lcadyillc Minister.

Tho following remarkable report of
Protestant Episcopal life in lIcadvlIlc was
made bv the Rev 7. ], MacEay mis-
sionary in charge of that church, ON
recent Sabbath in one of the large
churches of that denomination OR. New
ton's), in Philadelphia. After stating
that when he went to Lcadyillc, hc found,
instead of u hamlet, thriving town, with
churches Of every denomination, five
hnnkB, i've daily newspapers, etc, ne
said:
"Nly first vcstryman could drink more
wh;skvthan any manin thctOwn. Shortly
after made my appearances in the town
my raMshioncis invited me to church
sociahlc, and upon going wasastonlshcd
to see tho worthy people waltMng and
donrinm in the most ScandalOuS manner.
10 add to this there are two streets whose
entire length were made up OF low dance
Lunges How was | to- overcome such a
Gigantic evil? | secured hall, had the
floor waxcd, and after engaging band
of music, | sent out invitations to all
the Young men Of the p lace TO come
down and have dance. / instructed my
noor managcr-who, by the way, made
lots of money and skippcd-not to allow
any waltzing. The result was, after en-
loving square dances until II o'clock,
The participants quietly dispersed. Some
few said: "Wait until the preacher
rocs, then wen have waltz, but was
too smart for them I carried the Key OF
the hall in my pocket, and did not leave
until all had departed, Every other
week / gave such sociablc, and the
results are remarkably good. This char
octcr of mission would not do IN lhlIa'
dolpbia or Boston, but it will do i'll Lead,
Vile. 1t may seem ungodIy to practlr',
surh a course, but it Is the only way t,
reach these people. When first went
ont there the congregation used to mp
bland me when | was preaching, but
finally got them out of such an unholl
habit. No matter who dies, the process
, sion is headed by brass band. When
: buried Texas Jack, the partner OF Bli
/ folo Bill, the cortege was headed by {
; brass band of forty two pieces. Lead
Vile is also n great place for Titles
| Everybody has title. Captain Is prctt,
. GOOD but TO command attention one mus
r I've a Colonel or n General. ! am a sor
, Of a General. | belong to five mllitaf
companies, and in my capacity rs
militiaman I watch over my congre8a
ton.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-06-08
Soudy,s Experience with Mint-JulepS.

Mr.. John Greig, who for the session
commencing in l841 represented the
Canandaigua district IN Congress I'm
place of Francis Granger, who resigned
10 accept the Office OF Postmaster Gen
eraD, was n well-preserved Scotchnan,
as well IN purse as IN person, ana very
fond of entertaining in princely man-
ner. He had invited small dinner
marty in order to entertain q Scotch
friend who had but recently arrived IN
America. The hour named ha4 iully
come and passed, but the honored guest
had not Mr., Greig became uneasy ana
nervous, for tho servants had long since
reported the courses ready for serving,
He went out on the porch and looked
down the avenue to see if ne could got u
sight of his friend, when, 10! there comes
"Sandv." much es il he had hundred
pounds or SO upon his shoulders-iin
toct he was n sheet or two i'll the wind,
as it we're. Greig took in the situation
at once, and, fastening down the avenue,
met the happy guest, and readily got
him beneath his roof. Although "Sandy
was glorious, his mental powers were yet
steady. He said:
John, I'll tell We hooita' came ABBOTT.
While waiting at tho hotel for the DOR to
come, | saw some Yonkees at the bnr A.
driukin' som'at L coodna tell by. sight
what it's name may be. 1t was q mixture
Of sngar and lemon and Jumps OF ice,
and maybo Some elseI but the barkeepei
sLook the mixture between twa tumbler
until it foamed and sparlilod like I'm ou
rora borealis; then he put in some sprlg'
resembling meadowmlnt, and then th'
Yopkees duafled tho liquid through.
sprig of rye straw, and they drank w
laer, as if it was unco guild. steppe'
to the barkeepcr and speored to Ken TN
name o tho liquid, when lie SAID 1t WA
'jollup, or 'jowlip, or something INK
to it IN the soond. telIed INN 'o
VIM: but, oh. mon, it Uas no Jod to toE
The fax is, John, afoor | kenned what
, was ABBOTT, | had made way wi SeeCe't,
| through bit O rye straw. Moo, JONI
o if | had but kenncd tho power o, IL
| thing, and hod quot at Blk, my he,
| would NO feel as if the pipers and u
e fddlers were playing lively reels in
y and n score o lads and lassles We
e dancing in gleo a ABBOTT it. Moo, Jon
Y if va be minded ever to try you YonIl
e. sollops, tok my advice and be conte
, wi six Mt sittin'. Mind We, If ye t
Q secuen, We maun be waur nor lam
+ Shanter or myself six is quite enoug
$ John. "-Hmper's Mogdzi1t6'
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-06-08
line, what must do? I leave il all to

mine, what must | do? leave il oil to
YOU e..
Il said that I would be your friend,
Now, | will be hers as well. Go to her,
Earl. Tell her all the truth. Then, il !
she forgives YOU, make her your wife. If
she is alone in the world, as perhaps she
may be, bring her to me. She shall be
married from my house, as my sister l
accent this fan, not rs n lovers g!ft, but
a pledge to the trucr, more honest bond
which hcnccfurth binds MS,
lena was exhausted after her sleep.
less night, and, throwing herself ON tine
lo,,npe in the sitting-rodm Of her KIND
hostess, sha had fallen into drennIeSs
slumher.
Long Earl Lysle stood and watched
her, until the magnetism OF ms glance
aroused her. She Thought that she was
dreaming Of the fan; but rs he stopped
and took her in his arms, she knew that
it was reality.
She listened silently whilo he told her
Nll-erdn his struggle Tor iorgctIulncsb
md his Ignorance of his own heart and
IFS demands. She heard that she hoG
sent lle paper WIN ''' u, "" W.
fathers death to the wrong address, thn'
ne had known nothing dI the long
lonely winter to which had succeeded
this wonderful, glorious summertime o.
hope.
Poor child, She had no room f"'
pride in tine heart so filled by his image.
She forgot that there was sore need ior
forgiveness,
lie loved her now! OF that shcwas
assured; and after ALL the snow had Only
lain upon the ground to warm the earth,
and foster the rich, sweet yiolcts, wlncl
now bloomed and clustered at her feet.
ready for hcr to atoop and pluck them
Perhaps some women, in their pride,
would have rejected them. She could
not; but, STOPPING, kissed them, thrl
transplanted them to her heart, there IL
shed sweet fragrance forcvermore,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-06-08
The Decoration OF a Room.

Crude white is in favor with house
wives for ceilings-''it looks so clean.
That is lust its fault. 1t looks so clean!
even when it is not, that 1t makes ~
else look dirty, even though 1T may De
clean. To paint the fiat ceiling OF
moderate-sized room by hand IS simply
a waste of labor. 1t is only at great per
sonal inconvenience that one can look
long at it, while, as matter oil iact, no
one cares to do so. You SEQ 1t OCCASION
ally. by accident, and for moment
and that that casual glimpse should
not be shock to the eye, as 1t Is MS well
to tint it in accordance with the room,
or even cover it with diapered paper,
which will to some extent Withdraw the
attention from the cracks that frequent
ly disfg,lre the ceilings OF modern
houses. What manipulating we can
afford may best be reserved for the pan
nels or doors, window shutters, and the
like. where it can be seen-these doors
and the other woodwork being painted
in two or three shades of colors, flat or
vanished, according as we prefer soit-
ness of tone or durability OF surface.
Perhaps it will be best in this instance
that the woodwork should fall In Will
the tone Of the dado; but this is not a
point on which any rule can be laid
down. The decoration OF the panels
should be in keeping with the wal
paper patterns. 1t may be much more
pronounced than they, but still it mus
not assert ITSELF One great point o
consideration in the decoration OF room
is the relation of the various pattern
one to another. 1t may often be well t.
sacrifice an otherwise admir-; bic desllgl
simply because you can find notIlllll
else to go with it. A single pattern,
once chosen, will often central the Who'll
scheme Of decoration. -Magazt'le 0
Art