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The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-04-16

entering upon period of National
development that will hereafter be
known as the "magnifcient." In the
meantime all should be careful to
profit by the experience of the ''panic"
years Stern necessity has taught
the folly of extravaganza; therefore
avoid it. Economy and frugality
SHOULD COVER nexpenditures. Surplus
earnings should be invested in real
estate or reliable business enterprise.
So live that when the next "panic"
comes, or continued rainy day set
ties around your fortunes, you may
have something upon which you can
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-04-16
LIBERTY, EQUALITY, FRATERNITY.
A Ghost in Africa.
IL. Thompson in Good Words. !

~. thompson In Good Words.
On the fifth day of our march from lend
we, was, as usual, considerably in front of
my men, who with their loads were not abl.
to walk as fast as myself. The sky threat
ened storm, which made me hasten 10
reach Pamlilo. On approaching the village
nobody was to be seen, the natives being
either out in the fields or in their houses out
of the rain. The stockade presented rather
an uninvlting appearance, being ornamented
with few hundred human skulls in ALI
conditions, from the freshly stuck-up head
to the bleached Uranium, and ali apparently
swapping their jaws at the thought of a new
companion, as the wind wheeled them back
ward and forward. However. the rain was
falling fast, and there was no use of being
squeamish. So into the village i marched
unnoticed, and, finding out a hut with a
broad. overhanging cave, i took refuge out
of sight, waiting till my men came forward
In order that l might appear with appropri-
ate pomp. L had been thus ensconced near
ly ten minutes, when suddenly the stiffness
of the village was broken by loud, peculiar
shout. This was almost immediately taken
up from every quarter CT the village, until
every stone seemed TO yell out the strange
cry Drums added to the uproar. while
women screamed, and the men were seen tn
hurry toward the gates, shouting and bran
dishing their spears. 1 was very much as
tonished at this, but supposingi it was simply
the fashionable mode Of receiving a caravan
1 remained still, expecting my men every
minute. However, the uproar continued
without abatement and my men did not an
pear. Thinking there must be something
wrong, emerged from my cover.
To my surprise l found the gates closed
and the stockade and crows nests manned
by an excited multitude brspdisbing their
spears at some apparent enemy on the out
side. 1t instantly flashed upon me that
WIS prisoner and cut of from nv men.
My presence in the village was evidently
unknown. For, on my appearance among
them, every voice was silent, and the once
excited multitude seemed TO have become
paralyzed with fear. L was supposed to be
a ghost. Seeing this recovered nv pres
ence of mind. and, striking AN attitude like
Hamlet's ghost, j moyes forward with slow
deliberate steps, and severe expression of
face. AT each step the warriors recoiled.
Struck with awe, they looked at me with
staring eyes and open mouths in breathlees
silence. This was too much for me. and. .un-
able to keep up the character, / burst out with
an lrrepresslble roar OF laughter The effect
of that laugh was tremendous. The amazed
savages recolled still further, leaving the
gate free. With bound reached it, and
before they could recover their senses it was
open, and was outside, to the unbounded
Joy OF my men, who were trembling for my
safety.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-04-16
Terre Haute News.



E. r. Bagby is at home again
Miss Carrie and Miss Ella Chavis went tc
Paris, Ill, last Saturday.
Mrs. M. j. Brown went to Vincennes last
Tuesday Her mother-in-law died in that
city,
What has become of Charley Rockethe
He ought to speak now.
Miss Jane Anderson was out in the coun-
try visiting last week.
Mr.. Flemings, of Charlottesville, was in
the city last Sunday.
The Wabash literary society is booming,
and that is what we need
James Thorpe is a delegate to the city
convention from the Third ward.
Mrs. Mcdonald is again enjoying good
health.
Mr.. jackson Harris, who has been ill for
some time, is able to be out on the streets.
The boys in blue had grand festival in
Bowling Hall last Wednesday evening.
Hon. 5. Colfax spoke in the Opera. The
house was crowded with people.
s. w. Smart and Mr. Smith walked off
with the decision over their opponents, Mr..
Z. Anderson and j. r. Lytle, last Friday
evening.
Rev. j. Mitchem's linen wedding will
take place on the first of May.
Miss B. Bradford, having completed her
school term in the country, is now going to
the State Normal
Miss o. Cooper is one of those punctual
scholars in the State Normal.
Miss Emma NJ. G. has come from Ohio.
Mr.. Smith, you had better leave Pet alone
Mrs. L. w. Williams came over from In
disnapolis last Saturday evening.
The Criterion Society is doing excellent
business.
Mr.. Joe Witherspoon, Mr.. jackson Har-
rison and Mr.. OIL. Williams, of Brazil, were
in the city last Tuesday.
Miss w. Hally and Miss NJ. Overman, of
Paris, were in the city this week.
Miss Esther Walker will be in Terre
Haute soon.
The Odd Fellows had festival last Tues
day eve 1t was well attended.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-04-16

other towns, and if Mayor Means appoint
several here,h he will hit the nail right square
on the head.
We regret sincerely to announce the death
of d" "Jarius." In last weeks Leader he at
tempted to make terrible lot OF puns, and
the best citizens of Sprlnfeld assembled to-
gether and determined to hang him for muir
dering the Queens English. Let this be
warning to all punsters. Vale Jarius.
The Choral Society practices several tir,es
week. and are rapidly perfectlng them
selves for the Louisville Musical Festival. 1t
is thought that excursion rates as low as 81
so that an immense crowd can go hence to
Louisville.
Charles Horner, Esq, Charles Hawkins,
Freeman Murray, A. J. Riggs, and others,
have entered the oratorical contest. A lively
time is anticipated. Look out for the bills.
Xenia has spring poet. We suggest that
he send those lines to Vennor.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-04-16
The Deed of a Constable i'm Serving "a Writ.

Rochester Express.l
At the head of Canandaigua Lake. in the
County of Ontario, lies the little village of
Naples; quiet place, and noted for the
beauty of its surroundings and its commerce
in fruit-grapes especially.
Solomon Tenny has resided there with his
family for some time, and had given to
another resident, Hiram Maxfield, mort
gage upon his home Failing to meet the
the bond, Maxfeld foreclosed, and then
sought to eject the unwilling family from
the premises. The services OF Constable
or Deputy Sheriff named Charles Lewis
were called into requisition. He visited
the Tenny house, and when he tempted to
serve the papers, was confronted by Mrs
Tenny who produced from beneath her apron
a revolver, and fired upon the officer. The
first shot missed It's mark. She agair
pointed the weapon at his heart, but 1T die
not explode, missing fire. The officer
thoroughly alarmed for his safety
| drew his revolver and fired at th'
woman. The bah entered her breast
piercing her lungs, and she fell to the foo
| fatally wounded. Physicians were immedi
ately called, and every attention possibl
was given the unfortunate woman, who sc
the law at defiance and resisted the al
tempt to put her and her family out @
doors Yesterday morning the woma
was alive, but it is thought that sh
can not recover. The general opinion i:
says the Buffalo Telegraph, that the office
was justified in resorting to the extren
measures he did
A special dispatch from Naples to the F.,
press, received this noon. says that Mr.
Tenny was then alive and doing well undt
the circumstances.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-04-16
GOOD TIMES.

The entire country is now enjoy.
ing unprecedented prosperity. Rail
road building, mining, and agricul-
tural development was never so ex-
tensive as at present. Money is
plenty and interest low. The crops
have been abundant, and wages are
raising. Everything seems to indi-
cate that, shonld no untoward event
occur to precipitate a crash, we are
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-04-16

The q. A. r. Encampment was in
session at Terre Haute, this week
Under its auspices, Hon. Schuyler
Colfax delivered his celebrated lee
ture on Lincoln, Wednesday evening,
at the Opera House in that city.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-04-16

Peter McGrough, of Milwaukee,
succeeded in placing an interesting
"corner" on pork, last week, by
which the price was made to vary as
much as S71 cents on the barrel.
Pork will get corner on Peter one
of these fine days, and he will fall
S75 cents below par.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-04-16

Ex-senator Bruce has had the
honor of declining the mission to Bra
zil. The country is not healthy, he
thinks, and for colored folks not
healthy in social way. Bruce has a
great deal of true dignity.-Indianp-
oils News.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-04-16

known and highly esteemed lady. living
near this city died Saturday of consumption.
The funeral took place Sabbath, services
conducted by Elder Gilmore. Aged 80
years. blessed are the dead which die in
the Lord from henceforth; Yea, saith the
Spirit, they may rest from their labors; and
their works do follow them. Rev. xiv, l3.
SoT
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-04-16

The Senate dead lock is nearly as
blighting to the hopes of Republican
politicians as the Garfield "corner"
on official places is to the Democrat
ic hopes.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-04-16

The o. f. Express, leads ''the Ger
man" i'm Louisville. A kettle drum
will be given shortly, with Fritz BIS
head for the resoundlng instrument.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-04-16

Negro talent should be domestic
ally located instead of being banished
to foreign parts.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-04-16

Orthographically speaking, the
Chic earthquake came near being an
Ohio product.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-04-16

"Puts" and "calls" in the patron
age market at Washington are de-
didedly active.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-04-16

Next time a few singers give
concert in Louisville, they will cali
it the "Saengerbund
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-04-16

Malone is still defantly firing
broadsides into Bourbonism and Ben
hillism.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-04-16
XaniA Elaahes.

Oil for the harbinger of gentle spring.
Look out for the assessors.
Weep T. S. for A. w. has gone Oh,
weepl but thy tears can not number the
hours.
Miss Mary Tibbs of this city is visiting in
Springfield. Have you seen her Jarius'
Thomas DENLY, of Dayton, Ohio is visit
ing his friends and relatives of this place.
Mr.. Chas. Shad, of Greenville, Miss. who
has been attending school at Wilberforce,
left Monday, for Toledo, Ohio.
4. w. Bailey of this city, left last Sstur-
day for Rushlvania, Logan county, Ohio.
where he is now teaching.
Chas. H. Washington has been granted q
recommendation by the pastor and Deacon
of Zion Baptist Church.
Many Of our colored elites attended the
opera, Tuesday Eve. All we're not we'll
pleased. The play was not as good as some
anticipated.
Prof. Chas. A. White furnished instru-
mental music at the opera, which he did
with much credit to himself
William Scott, ESQ., of New Albany is
visiting friends and relations.
Mr.. James Mingo and Mrs. Synthia Col
Inns were married last Thursday at Dayton,
Ohio.
q. s. Maxwell was again elected to th'
position of City Clerk, Wednesday evening
AS was expected there were a goodly mum
Der of candidates aspiring for the position
but G. s. has performed his work we'll, thi
the Council knew and to reward him for hi
diligency reelected him.
Mrs. Parker wife of Chas, Parker a well
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-04-16

Anything that has the flavor of
saur kraut is quite popular in Louis
villa
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-04-16
characteristics of Goody- Good People.


'Doan' be to good, said Brother Gardiner,
as he put his hands under his coat-tails.
II advise you to be good, but not goody-
good. When a man reaches a sartin line of
goodness he will have de respect an esteem
of all who meet him; orfuns will bless him
an widders will pray for him. When he
crosses ober dat line he will pray for de poo
wild one hand. an lend money at Is per
cent. wild de odder. He will shed tears for
| his naybur's woes, but leave six inches of
snow on his sidewalk fur de public
| to wade frew His chin will quivor
when he speaks of de poo heather in
Africa, but his own boys will play baseball
| in de alley on Sunday. He will weep ober
de need of more Orfun Asylums, but he
won't put down shillin in money. He
will talk charity by de hour, and charge a
boy fifty cents for breakin two-shillin'
pane of glass. doan' want muffin to do
wild a too good man. When know a man
to be wicked l know how to take him.
When l know him to be a goody-good
man my only safety am to let him alone.
When you meet a man who am distressed
ober de gineral wickedness OBJ de world
doan' you lend him any money widout good
security. When you meet man who says
'ah' an 'um' an rubs his hands together an
rolls up his eyes. doan challenge him to
trade horses. Find me a man who weep.
bekase de world hain't better an will show
you man who makes his own home un
; happy"
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-04-16

being When you get men like this man set on a
thing, you may be sure they viii have il. The
world moves.
Let us turn to a country that is farther along i'm
the path of light. Mr.. John Swinton. journalist
has done me the favor to send me some account
of his recent trip through France. He says: The
Republic appeared TO me strong in all elements
OF durable strength i am asked If il will last IL
is an established accepted andCver powerlng fact"
He was in Paris at the fee OF the l4th of July the
National holiday. the commemoration of the fall
of the Bastile. No one of the fetes of the First
Revolution approached 1t in universal fervor
Not one of the fetes of the Third Empire ap-
preached it in grandeur. Thrice as many people
as inhabit the city of New York took part in the
festival, and there was not policeman 10 be seen
no drunkenness, no quarreling. He was sur
prised beyond measure at the life and advancement
of the working5classes Il find" he says these
working myriads enjoying a measure OF daily
welfare, far beyond, as ! believe, those of any
other city in the world over the entrance Of
every Cathedral and Church in France over the
palaces OF Kings and Emperors, over the portals
OF the Madeline over the tOmbs of the Kings at
St. Denis. there three words hateful TO
tyrants-
LIBERTY, EQUALITY, FRATERNITY.
They are there, ana there to stay by
the will of the people. They account
for all this life and comfort of life
any untry under the sun. Is this better than
the news that the Duke Of Argyle has made fine
bag of game? There are nineteen years left OF
this century. Things are moving with momen-
tum as the square OF the distance. History
is making and making fast. The mar
tyrs for liberty must be glad they look down
There are nineteen years left for unfinished bust
ness, and the new century comes in hope with
the business done, for its rude work must first be
done. This is a preparing the way of the Lord.
this is a making the paths straight for a Parlia-
ment OF men, a Federation of the world. And il
can be fulfilled In all the earth that was
spoken: lone is your Master. Even Christ and
| all ye are brethren"
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-04-16

Lustreless silk of Surah is used with Grape
for deep mourning.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-04-16
indianapolis LEADER.
And Still Indiana waits.

1t is not yet broken--the d. |
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-04-16
TABLE GOSSIP.

If sAy one asks you to lend them
dollar don't lend 'em a cent;
This is the time to refuse them.
You can tell them: ''You know it is Lent"
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-04-16

You can tell them ''You know it is Lent.'
Even barrel-hoop will turn when trod-
den on.
Our forefathers could not harbor the idea
of paying taxes on their tea, so they COM
promised the matter by harboring the tea.
Boycotting dates back to the days of our
first parents. 1t was when Eve partook of
the forbidden fruit that the boa-caught her.
Mr.. Dinkpast says it cost him $12 to color
his meerschaum. Those who know him best
say it cost him about $4,000 to color his
nose.
Weather prophecy-When you see two
cats on the woodshed looking each other in
the eye and waving their tails, it is sign of
a squall.
great display of bidding each other good
bye, it may be called "much adieu about
nothing"
A little boy of seven had been ordered to
take claret by the Doctor. A person dining
with the family said to him: "You should
put a little water with it, it brings out the
taste.' That's very fine" responded the
seven-year-old, "but | prefer the taste left
in"
A great deal of the religion of nowadays
is like that of the Boston clergyman who
was getting up petition to have a MUIR
derer pardoned, when he discovered that
the crime bad been committed on Sunday.
He said he couldn't stand such depravity as
that.-San Francisco Post.
Stopping at a village inn, there came a
thunder storm, and visitor, surprised that
a new country should have reached such q
perfection in meteOrologic manufactures,
said to bystander: ''Why, you have very
heavy thunder here" We'll, yes," replied
the man, 1--WE do considering the number OF
inhabitantsl''
1t is unaccountable, but i. is fact never
the less, that boy will listen more attent-
| lively to a recital of his fathers youthful es-
| capades and remember them longer than he
will all the moral teachings and exhorta
tions that his sire may indulge in in a year.
preaching, and he will think no less of tht
gentleman on discovering that he has been
boy, like himself.
| A bouncing chair for bores has been in
| vented. The pressure of man sitting il
| the chair works springs in the floor. Aftel
three minutes pressure the door opens,
thing like a mans arm, with fearful CLAW
on it, reaches in, grabs the occupant of tn,
chair, yanks him up and hurls him dowr
stairs President Garfield has just ordered
one dozen for the White House.
A man in restaurant read 5000 live
lost by an earthquake in Ohio" and h,
smiled with satisfaction and said, 81 knew
something would happen to that State. Al
Ohio man took my place in the Post
Office, and I've always noticed that tn,
wicked never prosper And then some
body told him it was Chic instead of Ohio
and that man straightway fell to swearing
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-04-16
Cleveland lOhiol Items.

Next weeks issue of the Leader will speak
of the Excelsior Bands concert, on last
Wednesday evening, at Turner Hall.
The Easter exercises of the Red Cross
Commandery take place tomorrow (Sun-
day. afternoon at the st. Johns A. M. Z.
Church, Rev. 7. A. Thompson, of Columbus,
officiating. The exercises of the Ezekial
Commandery takes place in the evening at
the same church, Rev. T. 81. Jackson, of this
city, officiating.
The invitations to the fourth annual BAN
quet of the Red Cross Commandery are out
This affair, which promises to be grand
one, is to be at Weisgerber's Hall next Mon
day evening, the 18th. Following is the
OF the evening, Prof. B. 9. Free
mons orchestra furnishing the music for the
occasion:
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-04-16


Once more the Brazilians turned out to
participate in feast of luxuries at Green
castle.
Mrs. Mary Williams received fine cake
at the festival, as prize for being the most
popular lady.
Messrs. j. Witherspoon and o. Williams
took in Terre Haute this week.
Joseph Bass was feeling good on last Mon
day.
We would like to see more sunshine and
less rain.
VIM. H. Wilson has been suffering with a
5prained ankle.
For the first time in six months we missed
having a dance.
The Baptists had festival and supper
last Saturday night, and the boys turned
loose freely.
James Cole is lying very i'll at VIM. Hill'
house.
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DIED.

r., BEACH On Tuesday. August ID. 1881. NATHANIEL
BEACH, IN the fortyninth year of his lea WING
wife and three children oldest twenty years
merly resident of New York city, but for the ys.ss
twenty seven Years a resident of Washington. DC.
FEGAN. On Tuesday, August 9th, 1881, after long
illness. MARY beloved wife of John Feesn. in the fay-
third year of her
Relatives and friends respectfully invited TO attend
her funeral on Thursday. August 11th at O'Clock,
from her late residence, No. 62s 9th street southwest
SMALLW0oD. On Tuesday, August 9th, fS8l,
JOHN AUGUSTUS, the beloved son of John and ARDes
Smalwood, aged nineteen months.
Funeral will take place from his parents residenoa
1123 18th street northwest Thursday, l1th instant
at 10 O'Clock Am.
wills ON. On the 9th Of August 1881 at 80 c'o1sck
p IN, ANNA v, daughter Of the late Joseph and Ann
Sophia Wilson.
Funeral from No. 1927 Prospect street. at pm.
August III.
WILKINS. At the residence Of his son, c. +. VIII
kins 304 1lth street southwest, LEWIS 8. WILKINS.
late of Cambridge, Nj, in the seventy tird year Of
his age.
His remains viii be taken to Camden for burial.
Friday, the 18TH at Z an.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-08-10

TTNHOMAS BOWLING, Auctioneer.
VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY ON FREDNR-
lex STREET, BETWEEN FIFTH AND SIXTH
STREETS, GEORGETOWN. DC, AT AUCTION.
On TUESDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST SIX
lie Hi ISL at Sdx O'CLOCK IN front Of the prem
Frederick street As feet less with depth Of
So feet.
The above property is improved by two-story frame
house.
Terms of sale: One third cash balance in six and
twelve months with notes bearing interest at PER cent
Fer annlm until paid and secured by deed Of trust
the property sold All conyeyancng at purchasers cost
$50 down at time OF sale. a5-d&ds
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THIS EVENING.

TNOLEY Auctioneer.
WILL SELL THE ENTIRE STOCK CONTAINED
IN STORE 10IS 7IH STREET NORTHWEST,
Commencing WEDNESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 10,
AT TEN O'CLOCK AND SEVEN O'CLOCK p NJ. The
stock consists of Hats, Furs &c. Also, the Fixtures,
Counters and Cases on FRIDAY MORNING, AT TEN
O'CLOCK. Dealers invited to this SALE The goods
must be sold without reserve.
asst FOLEY, AuctiOneer.
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AUCTION SALES.
THIS AFTERNOON

TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED REAL ESTATE
Il On THE EAST SIDE OF BOUNDARY STREET,
BET&EEN NINTH AND TENTH STREETS
NORTHWEST, AT AUCTION.
By virtue of deed Of trust to the undersigned.
dated October 5, 1876, and recorded in Liber No.
o3l, folio 4S1 ct seq., of the Land Records in
and for the District Of Columbia, and at the writ
thereby, will sell at public auction in front of the
premises on WEDNESDAY, the 10TH DAY OF AU-
ing described Real Estate situate and lying in the
county of Washington ID. c., and known and described
the southern half of lot numbered eight 49, Wright
and Cox's subdivision of Pleasant Palms. fronting f
teen 5l feet Boundary street and running back the
depth of the lot together with the improvements
thereon, consisting of two story frame dwelling.
Terms Of sale: One-fourth cash. balance at six,
twelve and eighteen months with interest at six per
cent and secured by a deed of trust the property
sold at cost of purchaser $50 to be paid
down at time of sale.
ALBERT F. FOX, lT-us,o..
MARTIN NJ. ROHRER,} trustees.
J. T. COLDWEII.. Auctioneer. a3-d