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The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-05-07
Clara Shocked.

Clara Belle has again been shocked. Poor
creature. Her frail form will gradually sue
cumb under these successive shocks. This
time it is short stockings. But listen: The
other day / saw wonderful stocking in the
hosiery department of one OF the largest New
York stores. They were dove-cOlOred and en-
brOidered in cOlors to match costumes. Their
shOrtness was what struck me, for they were
not long enough TO reach over the calf. The
lot was fresh importation, and had not yet
been exposed for sale. They are for hot
weather wear said the man in charge, and
are sure to take But how are they worn?
asked; what keeps them upp Not an
elastic, of course he replied, because no
elastic would keep them up, they are
SO short. Here's the contrivance
that does it,, and he showed me
very thin, narrow strip of metal
with rounded ends. One of these is run
down each side of the ankle, with one end
| in the shoe, and the other fastened to the
top of the stocking, which, therefore, stays
! in it's place through no visible agency.
And then? That is ALL But what con
meets With the tops of the stocking? Oh
nothing at all. That's the novelty OF
the thing In theory, this il
merely intended for coOlness; but in prac
tice. am afraid that the girl who does no
wish to disclose the complexion OF hel
, limbs will have to exercise eternal vigil
ance. 1t hardly seems possible that such
fashion will be taken up; but l am no
going to risk any money by betting on th'
diffidence of American girls" And don
bet any on the mOdesty of fashion writer's
Clara dear. Nor yet on their veracity. Fo
you will get left if you do, Clara darling.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-05-07

Rgmor has it that Mr.. Chas. Bentley will
shortly wed handsome young lady of San
Francisco, Cal. Success to you Bentley.
We are to have Freedoms Dawn again
on the 9th and 10th inst.
Mr. Fielding entertained few gentlemen
friends in royal style last week.
The boys are anxious to know when the
jolly-hearted B. D. Bagby will visit our city.
Miss Susie King of New Richmond was
in the city last week the guest of Wallace
Colstin.
Miss Rosa Bunch was home last week on
a visit to her mother.
n. j. Riggs, of the Ohio Falls Express is
making great preparations for grand ad-
dress to be delivered by him in Louisville,
on the 20th of this month.
Miss Ella Wade, of Dayton, Ohio, is visit
Ing our city this week.
Mr.. Theodore Hackley was home in
Chillicothe last week.
jeff Myers is quite favorite with all the
boys here.
Miss Birdy Moreland will entertain Miss
Gertrude Wells of Clermont county this
week.
The genial j. Jackson and bride arrived
from the South.
Frank D. Welch is playing sad havoc
with several of the ladies hearts.
Hogan will open a new billiard hall for
the boys soon.
The many friends of Mr.. Sandy Bait
will be panied to hear that he is still quite
i'll at his home on Court street.
We are to have grand picnic on the
25th of this month.
Rumor has it that Charles Blackburn will
soon join tie list of merry Benedicts.
The handsome George Reed is visiting
Lexington this week.
The genial and joval John Purnell will
take in the May Festival this month at
Louisville.
If you want to make JEFF Myers smile
ask him how he likes Clifton.
Fred ID. Anderson celebrated his 2lst.
birthday last week.
Mr. Lawrence the Gentlemanly head
waiter at the Burnett House leaves shortly
to take charge of a house at Put in Bay.
Frank Abner is quite toast with all the
ladies
George II. Jackson, Louis ID. Easton and
w. b. Ross were elected Trustees of the
Colored Orphan Asylum last Monday night
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-05-07

The elections last Tuesday through
out the state resulted generally in
Republican success. The result in
this city was particularly gratifying.
The entire Republican ticket being
elected, including large majorities in
both bodies Of the Municipal Legis-
lature a bitter fight was made
against Mr. Grubbs, for Mayor, by
the circulation of reports that he was
opposed to the enforcement of the
laws and the preservation of order in
the city. Mr.. Grubbs' friends, how-
ever, rallied to his support and he
was elected by 500 majority of the
combined opposition Of Democrats
and boiling Republicans. We pre-
diet that Mr. Grubbs will not permit
his admins ration to lie surpassed by
any previous one in the honest ad-
ministration OF the laws and the ad-
vancement of the interest of the city.
Backed, as the Mayor will be by a
Republican Council and Board of
Aldermen. Mayor Grubbs will keep
Indianapolis in the front rank of
American cities in the matters OF good
order and economic government.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-05-07

the girls are flirting with him or the con-
ductor, but we have the advantage all the
time, for when one of the flirters gets on the
train, it is easy to see who they have been
flirting with. If it is the conductor she will
smile as she hands him her ticket, and ask
some foolish question or make some COM
mon-place remark which will bring on q
conversation. If the conductor is not the
man, she will look black as a thunder-cloud
when you take up the ticket. No, sir; the
women do all the flirting with the conduct
ors. think the order is a good one, for
flirting on trains doesn't look well. / don't
know how to explain it, but young women
are continually counting the acquaintance of
railroad men.
"Why do they court them2"
81 don't know" said the conductor. "If
they were wise they would lel them alone.
A railroad man is not the proper person to
make woman happy when she mar
ries him. He is away from home so much
that he don't care anything about it; and be-
sides that, he is very apt to be impecunious
in these days of gates and ticket Offices"
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-05-07
INDIANAPOLIS IND, SATURDAY, MAY 1881

bsrnia Hall, corner Ninth and Plnm streets
for the evening of May the 10th, 11th and
18th.
Professor d. Hamilton's well-known band
will discourse some of its sweetest music for
which it is famous, each day.
Three elegant and useful prizes have been
offered for ladies' Those desiring to con-
test for them will communicate with any OF
the following gentlemanly committee: G.
w. Doyle, j. S. Sandipher, A. Kemps, d.
NJ. Hickman, at 144 Longworth street; ID.
T. barclay and G. w. Sraus,at S26 Seventh
street.
Sweet Augustus and dear Charles, with
their fair partners, after witnessing the
drama of Freedoms Dawn on the Tenth,
can come Immediately across the street and
be served with delicious cream and Della
aware strawberries.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-05-07

Senator Conkling, and the with
drawal of their names is taken by the
Senator and friends as an open de-
claration of war on the part of the
administration. The President posi-
lively refuses to withdraw the nomi
nation of Robertson for Collector of
Port of New York, and If he is
rejected, it is understood, the Presi-
dent will fill the New York offices
with men who will not antagonize
the administration in the interest of
Senator Conkling.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-05-07
CIrcunvented.

A Quincy druggist was sitting beside the
base-burner in his store, staring at the rows
of bottles on the Shelves and wondering why
people don't take more medicine when the
door softly opered and an eight-year-old
urchin walked in. Walking up to the COM
FOUNDER of prescriptions, he said:
'Mister, amt there some kind of stuff that
you kin rub on that'll make fellows skin
as tough as an elephant's?"
The druggist looked the boy over, and re-
piled:
''Yes, the oil of tannin will harden the
skin, if that's what you mean."
That's the trick I'm playin' fer exactly.
Gimme ten cents worth"
While putting it up the druggist asked:
"What do you want to harden your hands
for? Going to the country to work?'
'Work nOthin', an my hans is as tuff as
rawhide now. Pm just working up a
little scheme to circumvent the old woman S
slipper. | tried layer O old leather, but
she tumbled to my little game at the first
interview, an when fell back on folded
newspaper she heard it cracklin afore she
got me on her knee; but if this here stuff
does its duty, think I've got the bulge on
her, right from the word 60 How long does
it take such lie as this to put on pad thick
enough to knock the fire out of an average
spankin'p'
When the desired information was given
him. he trotted off down the street singing
IF at first you don't succeed, try, try
again.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-05-07

was entirely Absorb ed upon the question
that has agitated so many minds, and dur
ing the period of excitement, the idea of our
death was originated, and though we have
passed away, as "Hack" will have it, we are
happy with the though that we yet live in
the hearts of the ladies, and that they love
us, because we first loved them. Now,
Hack, you have reached wise conclusion.
Don't you die until you have to; and live
so that you will be remembered-as lin
the affections of the ladies.
While standing on the corner of Main
and Market streets, Saturday Eve, the at
tention of "Jarius" was directed to a pass
ing team, driven by one ofour society bellies
In the rear of the wagon we saw new
gate. Now, "Viv". you're to heavy to
swing on the gate; her pa is at some expense.
You should atone for it, by taking your lit
tie saw and hatchet around and hang it for
him.
Wonder what those three young men,
who, on their way from S. School, stopped
to throw stones at rats, would say if we
should tell the girls about it. JARIUs.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-05-07

1t is expected that Senator Bruce's
name will be sent to the Senate, in a
few days. as First Assistant Postmas-
ter General No single act of the
President would please larger
number of Republican voters.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-05-07

The people of indianapolis decided
last Tuesday to continue the policy
ofeconomy and reform which the Re-
publican party has been practicing
during its ascendency.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-05-07

President Garfield has Withdrawn
all of the New York nominations
pending before the Senate, except
those of Robertson and Elmer. The
persons withdrawn are friends OF
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-05-07

George Rookie, one of the founders of Irish
Quakerism, while riding to Limerick, to WOO
fair widow fell in with another rider, bent
on the same errand. His emotions on learn
ing that he had a rival were such "that one
after another the buttons of his waistcoat
burst open." Though he lost his buttons, it
is satisfactory to know that he won his
bride. Quaker love affairs have given rise
to many amusing stories. Thus a we'll
known gentleman of the past generation
addressed an heiress on behalf of his friend:
Friend j. H." said the pretty and wealthy
Quskeress, "thy friend has no chance, but if
thee ask for theeself theevmight." The hint
was gladly taken.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-05-07

1t seems that the arrest of colored
man or woman in the South for any
crime above the grade of stealing, is
only preliminary to his being lynched
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-05-07

General Garfield will doubtless
send in the names of some colored
men for important positions, now that
the deadlock is broken.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-05-07

The Star Route peculations are be-
ing Investigated by the Postmaster
General LET no guilty man escape"
should, and doubtless will be his
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-05-07

1t is stated that Fred Douglass will
be appointed Commissioner of Deeds
for the District of Colu nbia, in place
of G.. A. Sheridan.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-05-07

We present some views on DR..
Turner's Promised Land (Africa),
worthy of perusal by our readers.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-05-07

Hon. J. o. Jones, Of Terre Raute,
was confirmed as Postmaster OF that
city, by the Senate, last Tuesday.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-05-07

Smartness and Sl(e)yhess are not
the winning elements IN political
campaign in Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-05-07
INDIANAPOLIS LEADER.
Senator Bruce is a frequent visitor
at the White House.

Would / were with thee-Other
candidates to "Ohiomen."
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-05-07

motto.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-09

Those who incline to the opinion
that thu British will whip ont the
Dutch Beers of South Africa befoi
they get through with them should re-
feet that they have broad continent
behind them upon which they can fall
back, if necessary for the preservation
Of their freedom, as they fell back from
Cape Colony in 1885, and afterward
from Natal, and again from the coun-
try of the Orange and Vaal Rivers.
The history of these people has been
one of love and sacrifice for liberty for
upward Of two centuries. They have
never surrendered the tradition of their
freedom. This is not their first armed
resistance to British oppression. After
the struggle of l84S they left their
home rather than submit to domina-
ton, and established themselves in the
Transvaal, where four years later their
independence was explicitly recognized
by treaty. Out of the contest now GO
ing on may come forth destiny which
shall make these hardy, God-fearing
farmers masters of the Dark CoDti-
ncnt.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-09

Two test wells are to be put down
by MIlerstown or Pctrolia parties, on
the west side Of Buffalo creek near
Worthington in Armstrong county dur
ing the coming spring The wells will
he located on the line of what is known
as the Rogers Survey" and is sup
posed to be continuation of the East
ern belt The surface indications are
reported good and neighboring resi-
dents are looking forward expeetantly
and entertaining bright hopes that the
oleaginous product may be found in
cnninns and naying quantities.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-09
ES IL P0ssfbir.

that a remedy made Of such common,
simple plants as Hops, Buchu' Man.
drake, Dandelon, &c make 50 many
and such marvellous and wonderful
cuees as Hop Bitters do? 1t must be
for when old and young, rich anc
poor; Pastor and Doctor, Lawyer and
Editor. all testify to having been cured
by theml we must believe and doubt
nh longer, See other column.-PoSt
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-09
Among the bills read in place

Among the bills read in place in
our State Legislature lately was one
to provide for the inhiction of corporal
punishment upon all male persons con-
victed OF willfully beating their wives
or beating any other female person,
and the manner and place Of inficting
the said punishment, and the officers
by whom the same is to be inflicted.
The bill provides that any male per-
son who shall beat his wife or other
female person, shall receive not exceed
ing thirty lashcs upon his bare back
by means of whip or lash Of suitable
proportions and strength for the pur-
pose. This punishment shall be in
aicted by the sheriff Of the county or
by one of his deputies within the
prison enclosure of the county in
which the oftnsc is committed, and in
the presence Of duly licensed physi-
clan and of the keeper of the prison or
one of his deputies, but in the presence
of no other person.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-09
A $1,000 Biblical Prize.

We have received P5fledge's Nontily for
"arch and find it an entertaining little Maga-
zine Its publishers offer the following easy
way for some one 10 make $40:
To the person telling Us how many times
the word "Jerusaem'' is found in the New
Testament Scriptures, by March 10th, 1881, we
will give 3lo in gold as a prize. The money
will b. forwarded to the winner Harch 10,
1851 Those who try for the prize must send
10 cents with their answer, for which they will
receive the April number of the Monthly, a
handsome Magazine Of 35 pages, in which will
be published the name and address of the win
ner of the prize, with the correct answer there
to. In writing to US please say you saw this
notice in the Butler CITIZEN. Address, RUT-
LEDGE PUBLISHING COMPANY, Easton, Pa.
fph23-3t
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-09
AS spring approaches. it is abs

As spring approaches, It IS abso-
lutely essential for the preservation of
health to have all places around ones
premises where dishwater has been
thrown, and garbage has accumulated
during the long winter months, thor
oughlv cleaned and disinfected, for in
them lies lurking the germs of many
different fevers, diphtheria, and other
diseases. Give this matter careful at
tention as soon as the weather will
y,nrp,it
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-09

The train on which x-President
Hayes and family were returning home,
last Saturday, came in collision with
two engines on the track near Balti-
more. The three engines were demol-
ished and several Of the cars telescoped.
Two men were instantly killed, and
some twenty badly wounded. The
ex-Presidents family escaped unhurt.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-09
4 Gard.

TO all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretons Of yonth, nervous weakness. early
decay, lose Of manhood. &c. Will send a re-.
clpr that Will cure You, FREE OF CHARGE
Tbir great remedy AS discovered ty a mis-
sionaiy in South Africa. send seifaddresscd
enyeloi 70 Rev Joseph Inlnan, Station d,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-09
The old Sarver mill. in Buffalo tn.

II ne UIU IoHIFtI IIIIII, III DUhdIU p,
was burned last Tuesday evening The
fire was caused by the explosion of an
oil can from which the miller was fill
ing a lighted lamp. The mill was the
property of Mr. David Henry, and will
not likely be rebuil, as Mr. Henry has
gone, or is going, West with Mr.. John
Martin. 1t was insured fer 50 600 in
the Hannahstown Mutual The miller
was burned about the arms but not Sc
riously.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-09
A few evenings ago the inmf

A few evenings ago the inmates
of a lumber camp several miles west of
Pennfeld, Clearfield county, heard a
cry for help. On going short dis
tance from the camp man was found
lying in the road, a lighted lantern
standing by him. The mans neck
was frightfully torn but be was able to
say that a panther had sprung upon
him and torn him in that manner. He
was carried to the camp and died in an
hour. The severe weather has made
the wild animals of that region hungry
and fierce
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-09
q. ROUTM A INT .
: 'eSsa>F'


- i'r'i, iSnl
In Black and Colors.
Seamless Kid Gloves.
Kid Gloves Of different kinds.
Cashmere Gloves, Lisle Thread
Gloves and Berlin Gloves.
CDRSETS,
You will find large assortment to
select from.
Extra value in Black and Colored
Cashmeres.
Black Silks and all kinds of dress
goods.
Notion and Trimming stock com
plete.
ou will find my stock large and
prices 10y.
Please call and examine.
A. TRoUTMAN,
Main Strete, Butler, Pa,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-09

Speaking of the evils of monopo-
lies and means of remedying them one
of our exchanges says: THE better
way. in the opinion of many shrewd
and far-seeing men, is to have as little
recourse as possible to legislation as a
remedy, to surround corporate bodies
with careful restrictions in chartering
them, and then leave competition to
cure minor evils. This appears to be
the safest method, as well asihe surest,
and the most conformed to the general
spirit of American institutions and
laws.u
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-09

How do you manage" said lady to her
friend. "to appear so happy and good natured
all the tine?" 81 always have ParEers Gin
ger Tonic handy" was the reply, "and thus
easily keep myself and family in good health.
When / am well / always feel good natured."
Rerd about il in another column
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-09

There has been report current on
our streets for the last few DAYS. to the
effect that the Baltimore and Ohio r.
II. Co. have purchased the Pittsburgh
& Western, Butler & Parker and Fox
burg & Clarion narrow guage railroads,
and intends building the connecting
links from Evansbnrg to Butler, and
from Parker to Foxburg, and road
from Clar ion to either Ridgeway or
Warren, so as to make the whole an
importan outlet for the oil producing
and lumber country.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-09
Mr.. John Mitchell, proprietor o.

MIR. John Mitchell, proprietor OF
the hotel at Freeport, hes brought suit
against James HARRISON of this county,
for copspiring to entice away his wife
and rob him of his money, goods and
chattles. In his affidavit, the plaintiff
charges the defendant with Earboring
and keeping his wife since last Decem-
her and claiming that his household
has been broken up and business ruin
ed He claims damages in the sum of
$4,000 and oar Court allowed a capias to
issue for defendant aud fixed the bail
at $4,000 HARRISON was arrested and
gave bail. The wife is his sister, and
she claims that her husband has been
abusing her and that she was compel
led to leave him.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-09
W1H ted.

All kinds of grain for which I will lay the
highest market price in cash at my mill.
GEO. REFER,
Nov. 3. 1850. Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-09

The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany has issued an order to passenger
conductors, brakemen and baggage
masters prohibiting them. under pen
atty of suspension. for allowing passeD-
gers to ride on the platform of passen-
ger cars The company is determined
to break up this dangerous practice
aud it is hoped passengers will cheer
fully comply. as it will be seen the
train men have no discretionary power
in the matter.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-09
The trial of Colonel Cash for kill.

The trial of Colonel Cash tor kill
ing Colonel Shannon in duel is q sig
nifcant commentary on the state of
public opinion in South Carolina. 1t
was proved on the trial that Colonel
Cash goaded his adversary to chal-
lenge him, and went to the "feld of
honor" with a set purpose to kill Col
Shannon. The final plea of the States
Attorney was very powerful. and the
charge of Judge Pressly bore strongly
against the accused The most reput-
able newspapers had strongly con-
demned the killing of Colonel Shannon,
aud done all in their power to turn
public opinion against the murderer.
Yet the jury disagreed after all this,
only four being in favor of conviction.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-09
ijtf ELS
GRAND BOULEVARD HOTEL.
Corner 59h 81. Dc Broad,cdy,
NEW YORK.
On Both American and European Plans

VI '''E'I
Fronting IN Central PARK, the Grand Boulevard,
Broadway hGd ftiy sN.bth St. this Hotel occu-
pies ,i.t satiri' square. and was built and fur
psNcd at an expense Of over SiU0.OOO 1t is one Of
tue most elegant aS well as being the finest lo-
Gated III the city has a passenger Elevator and
AL modern improvements and j. within one
square OF the dcpoiS of the Sixth and Eighth
Avenue Elevated Il. X. ears and Still nearer 10 the
broadway carS-cOnvenient ard accessible fYom
all parts OF the city. Rooms with board, ~ per
day. Special rates for families aDd permanent
guests. y. UASktLL. PrOpnctOr.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-09

There IS SAID TO exist on The 1arm
of Mr. John Shepler in Rostraver
township, Westmoreland county, an
ancient burying ground. Human
skeletons, ancient pottery, arrow heads
and many other interesting relics are
frequently unearthed. The skeletons
discovered are supposed to belong to a
now extinct race of people called the
Astecs, their heighth being about three
and one half feet. and their heads fiat
with scarcely any forehead