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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18
What Has Been Paid for Pensions.

Interview with Pension Attache.
What amount has this government paid
out for pensions since its existence?" was
asked.
Something over 5000 900. The pay
ment OF pensions has been going on, YOU
know, ever since the organization OF the gov
eminent. An act promising pensions to
those disabled by the war OF independence,
was passed by the Continental Congress on
Aug. 26, 1776, less than two months after the
declaration of independence and, from 1873
to 1871, the payments on account of pensions
were $175, 000 In 1892 they were over $780,
900. From that date to 1910 they were not
above 800, 600, except in 1875 and 1893 and
in 1903 they dropped down to $62. 900. In
1916 they jumped to $188000, and have never
been below that since. From 1919 to 1864
they averaged 100000 year, only drop
ping below 81 0O0, 600 year six times. In
1864 the effect of the late civil war was felt,
and they went up to about So, 600 OO0 The
next year they were SIG, 900 600; the next,
about the same; then $40, 600 900; then S28.-
600 900, and so they ran at about that rate
until the arrears OF pensions act doubled and
trebed the sum. and now the payments
reach over $600000 900 every year, and are
still increasing"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18


No one will put any credence in it [Dor-
sey's statementl but the weight of popular
condemnation will not be any lighter on that
account. He has placed himself outside the
pale of honor and decency. He has damned
himself forever in the estimation of all hon
est people. He has not only lost cast with
respectable people, but he has placed him
self in position where even the most venal
and corrupt of politicians would be ashamed
Of his association. There is not stalwart
in whose behalf he has drawn his false sword
but must despise his advocate. If by this
shameless brutal and cowardly assault
upon the dead President he expects to make
capital for the Democrats, in this, too, he
will find himself mistaken. 1t will only
serve to revive and arouse tine regard the
people had for Garfield. They are not yet so
far away from those sad scenes which clothed
the whole civilized world in mourning, and
which came with as much force to every good
citizen as if his own brother had been stricken
down, that they will suffer his memory to be
libeled and his good name to be assailed by
the most conspicuous OF the star-route cul-
prits without protesting against it in a mani
ner he will not be likely to forget.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18
How to Administer Justice.

Porter County Nidette.
No court should consist of more than a
single magistrate and jury, and trial proba-
bly, should occupy no longer time than hours
for the days new occupied Then, as rule,
at any rate the whole cost should be borne
by the party found to be in wrong The
trial of Impeachment and election questions
and investigations of alleged misconduct of
an officer or member, carried on by legisa-
tive bodies and by their committees, COM
monty, are monstrously extrayagant I'M
economical and inefficient. What such
bodies spend SO many thousand dollars for,
when it fails of millions Of the public funds
and wastes so many weeks and months of
time in failing to accomplish can be done
with promptness by an ordinary court with
out cent Of public cost and but q small
cost 10 the parties
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18
GENERAL LEE.
The Offer to Make Him Commander In Chief
of the Army in 1861.

Richmond (Va.) Wing.
Not many people know that General Robert
E. Lee was offered the chief command of the
army in 1861, and declined it. The offer was
made upon the recommendation of General
Blair, ST., who conveyed the tender of the
position in person. 1t must have taken great
moral courage to decline the highest position
to which he could ever have attained IN his
most ambitious dreams. In 1865. the rail-
road which is now called the Virginia Mid
land, and its connections, was mainly owned
by English bondholders. After an expert
had carefully examined the condition
Of things, the committee of bond
holders held a meeting and rendered
to General Lee the presidency OF the
road and its connections under one organi-
zaton, at a salary of $50, 900 year. About
this time one of the most powerful of the
New FORK life insurance companies offered
General Lee $40, 600 year and house in
Richmond to take hold of and build up their
Southern business. General Lee declined
both of these splendid offers to accept a
place as teacher of Southern young men at
50, 900 a year. Captain Burritt says that the
Duke of Beaufort, Lord John Manners and
two other English noblemen rendered Gen
eral Lee a splendid estate in West Riding at
Yorkshire, with handsome rental, equal to
$25, 900 year, for life, if he would accept it
and live upon it. Earl Spencer, now Lord
lieutenant of Ireland, made the tender.
General Lee, with charming dignity that
these gentlemen say was beyond anything
they had imagined, declined the offer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18
Some Revelations of the Census.

National Repubcan.
According to the census mortuary returns
now in the hands of the printer, more people
die in New England of extreme old age than
in any other part Of the country. The death
lists contain the names OF hundreds of men
and women every year who attain the ad-
vanced age of eighty-live and ninety years,
ana it is not unusual for persons to live to
and beyond one hundred years in that land
OF good morals, pure air, and steady habits.
There are more deaths from -Lalarial diseases
in mountain regions Than. along the rivers
ana gulf lines, strange as it may seem The
lowest rate of mortality for any considerable
stretch OF country, where there are people
enough to make the data of value, is in Min
nesota, the rate being only eight to the 1000
Inhabitants.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18
STATE EXCHANGE TABLE.
Principal Points of Discussion from
the Indiana Press.
Frequent Removals of Benevolent Officials
Decried-A Regular Scream for the
"Old TiclIet'-The Tariff, Etc.
Freight Rates in southern Indiana.

seymour -DaITy Business,
There is no doubt that the extra rate Of
freight charged tends to retard the growth of
towns, and the general prosperity of southern
Indiana. 1t is true that Jacksonville has a
rate equal or nearly so, with Indianapolis
but her naturel products-that is grain,
timber and stock-will fall far short
of the amount Of these commodities
produced in our own locality. Yet
from here it costs from to cents more
per bushel on wheat, to shipit to the Eastern
markets than from Jacksonville, and the
difference in handling lumber between that
point and this, would of itself leave hand
some profit to the dealer thus enabling him
to pay more for what he bought. Modifica-
ton in through freights is without doubt
one of our greatest necessities, and every man
doing business, as well as every producer, is
interested in having them as low as those of
any neighboring town.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18
An Anxious Inquiry.


Cincinnati Enquirer.
Mr.. Tilden is squarely on the track for
1884, with the signs indicating THAT he will
receive a great deal of encouragement. This
leads us to remark that there is nothing new
about this kind of Democracy And while
on this topic, we might inquire what becomes
OF the statement OF certain newspaper CORE
spondents-who recently crawled through
the picket-fence at Greystone-that under
no conditions" would Mr.. Tilden accept the
nomination? Can it be possible that Mr.. Til
den neglected to contide in these gentlemen
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18

New ATbNny KepubIican.
Republican newspapers throughout the
State should not let the people forget the in
famous acts of the last General Assembly.
Where one good deed can be cited in their
favor, ten rise up against them. Don't let
the people forget their infamous metropoli-
tan police bill, their dog law, their disgrace
full failure to pass the appropriation bills,
their rape upon the benevolent institutions
of the State. Keep it all fresh in the minds
of the people, and don't let them forget that
this was all economy and reform" as prac.
ticed by democracy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18
A Plain Statement of the Question.


It TaIkIOTI bdIITItT
When you corner those who oppose the
Republican tariff system, they Invariably
squirm out by saying: II am for free trade, y
they begin to call names The money to de-
fray the expenses OF government has to be
raised either by tariff duties or direct taxa
ton If by tariff duties, then he must be a
foolish legislator indeed who does not so levy
them that, while the money to defray the ex-
pense of government is raised, our industries
shall also be protected.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18
What the Expressions Indicate.

Editorial in the New York Times.
The Democrats, who last fall secured a
majority in the House of Representatives
are naturally looking forward with eagerness
to the contest of next year. But we think
that the observer will be struck by the singu-
lar vagueness with which their regard is di-
rected. They have among their leaders NO
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18
Injurious Policy in the State institutions.
Frankfort Banner.

The frequent removal of officials in the
State institutions is greatly to be depiored
Unless there is great incompetency which
can be avoided by judicious selection at
first the policy of frequent changes is detr-
men ,al in the highest degree to the best in
terests of these institutions. Especially are
changes for the sake of rewarding political
favorites to be deprecated. This seems to be
the policy of President Harrison and his as
sociates of the various boards and so long as
that policy prevails we may expect to hear
of internal dissensions and disturbances
while the inmates of these institutions suf-
fer the evils resulting from such manage
ment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18
The Cause of the Photographers.


If any class OF men are entitled to addi-
tional pay, tine telegraph operators are GER
tainlY entitled to higher wages. Their work
is tedious and responsible. They are emf
ployed by company whose profits are enor-
NOUS and whose only excuse for refusing an
increase must be a reliance in the power OF
the company to weather strike.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18
The United American mechanics.

PrTTsBURG, July 1.-THE twenty-fourth
annual State convention of the Junior Order
OF United American Mechanics began its
session here to-day Two hundred delegates,
representing eighty-sever councils, with a
total membership OF 1900 are in attend
ance To-day's session was taken up with
routine business Officers for the ensuing
year will be elected tomorrow, and on
Thursday the delegates will indulge in an
excursion down the Ohio river.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18
A Scream for the "Old Ticket. ="
Terrc Haute Gazette CDem3

If Tilden and Hendricks will accept the
nominations next year they can have them.
The people have not forgotten the old songs.
They want the general government. reformed
as Governor Tilden reformed the New York
State government Hurrah for Tilden and
Hendricks
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18


Mr.. Tilden reflects rather unhandsomelv
upon our epcurean President when "he is in
cined to think that his labor is in large de-
gree gastronomic, and the strain is mainly
on his waistband." Mr. Arthur makes none
the worse President for knowing good dim
ner, and being able to enjoy and digest it.
Heaven save us from President who takes
tea and toast regularly, and braces up on
cruel ~
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18
The Great Fraud Issue.


!laI altttt JOuTnaI.
The fraud issue in the mind of the senile
statesman of Greystone may be the thing to
win on, but the people will not consent that
the great question OF the day, touching bust
ness and the interests of labor, shall be set
aside for the one single issue OF fraud
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18
Democratic Mistakes.

Michiran City Dispatch (Deml
The Indiana Democrats have made some
grievious mistakes during the past four
years. For instance, the metropolitan police
bill, the insane asylum disgrace and the
failure to pass the appropriation bill. This
isn't all but it is sufficient for this time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18

the White river was almost terra incognita.
the Ohio river, and the opening of the Indi-
ana Academy and the location OF the State
capital at INDIANAPOLIS secured the same
year. The university should be the uniyer-
sity of the whole State and should be Access
sible from every point
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18
Rough ON HOadIV.

Interview with General Rosecrans.
IF Judge Hoadly carries Ohio, will he not
be a prominent candidate?'
"Oh, no. We want a man of national
reputation. Hoadly is very new, and COM
paratiyeiy little is known of him outside of
his own State"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18
Confessed Judgment.

CHICAGO, July I7.-Raphael Beers, whole
sale dealer in liquors and cigars, to-day con-
fessed judgment in favor of his daughter for
$4,000. Liabilities unknown; assets in
stock about $25, 900
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18
The Fire nd Bloomlngton.


Elkhart Journal.
The misfortune to the State is great and
the loss irreparable, but may not some bene.
fit be derived from 1t by now putting the rni-
versty where it ought to be, which is near
Indianapolis? The university was located at
Bloomington when the country north of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18
Consolidating the State Educational Iustitu
lions.


The consolidation of the State educational
institutions would be a very sensible step to
take. The Journal would suggest that if
that movement demonstrates any results,
these institutions be consolidated with
Purdue and located at this city. Our citi-
zens should give this matter serious atten-
ton. and if possible secure the location of
the State University here 1t lisa much more
suitable place than indianapolis or any
other city i'll the State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18
He Was a LIttle Short.

BOsTON JVWTIINIs
A street-car conductor carelessly carried
his bell-punch home and allowed his chill
dren to play with it. The next day the COM
pany informed him that he was 5000, 900
fares short He has offered to leave the
children in pawn until he makes up the
money
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18

The Republican Party ia Good Shape.
Shebyville Republican.
The Republican party of Tndiana is in ex-
cellent condition for the approaching cam
pagn. The leaders are united on all the is
sues, national and State, and the rank and
file coinciles with their vicws
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18
Advice to Mothers.

Mrs. Winslows soothing Syrup should always
be used when children ara cutting teeth. 1t re-
lieves the little sufferer 1T once; it produces
natural. Qniet sleep by relieving the child from
pain, and the little cherub awakes as "orght as
IA OuttOn." IL is very pleasant TO taste. 1t
sOothes the child. softens the gums, alays all
pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is
the best known remedy for diarrh0ea, whether
arising from teething or other causes. Twenty
five cents o bottle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18

SAFELY and certainly thar great external
remedy, Genns Sulphur Soap, removes cutane-
GUS eruptions by opening the pores whose OBJ
struction was the cause of the difficulty. Test
and you will endorse it.
Beautiful shades of black or brown are pro-
duced by HIS Hair Dye.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18

MRS Lulu WATSON l91 West Market street.,
indianapolis. says Browns Iron Bitters cured
her of general debility and weakness.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18

STINGING irritation Inflammation, all kidney
and urinary complaints, cured by "BuchIt
Paiba" 81
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18

Train leaves Union Depot and 5:i5 A. NJ Re
turning, arrives at Indianapolis 1915 p. NJ.
Tickets on sale Union Depot and Union Ticket
office.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18

CoRrIcLM Sewing SILK, smooth. strong, full
length.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18
Excursion and Basket Picnic.

TO DAYTON, o., SOLDIERS HOME,
Via l., b. 81 W. Railway, Saturday, July 81
1881
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18

The first choice OF Republicans is James G.
Blaine their second choice is Senator Harri-
son. The first choice OF the Democrats is the
ticket of 1876; next 10 that they would pre-
fer Joseph f. Mcdonald No Republican
candidate seems TO have a very enthusiastic
following among the Republicans OF this
part OF the State. Senator Logan has some
friends here also. Democrats are unanimous
in their opinion that the ticket to win with
is Tilden and Hendricks
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18
AURORA.

From conversations with Republicans and
Democrats in this vicinity it is at once seen
shat if they had the power of nominating the
Readers of the tickets for 1884 both would be
from Indiana. The Republicans are most
generally in favor of Senator Ben. Harrison.
though many think Judge Gresham would
De the stronger man. In fact Gresham seems
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-18
TERRE HAUTE.

Walter Q. Gresham is most prominently
spoken OF in this region as the first choice of
Republicans for presidential candidate
Senator Harrison Is second choice No one
out OF the State is mich spoken Of
Ex-senator Mcdonald is most frequently
spoken OF by Democrats as their first choice
for presidential candidate, although the "old
ticket"-Tilden and Hendrcks-is much
talked Of Consideration OF candidates
seems, so far, to be limited to Indiana
timber.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-03-22
GONE AWAY

W. z1c1 -arnk of thee cold and DEAD
Low lE1zE N Loe E-aTe rhsf can see
olld DcI stand tsss DE- when I7te hat fad
Ana lefi nv body only. rte-e for ne
- = saw fhz1t- Win nv Elsle arms crossed
IN maj untsaZt NJ heart Ltza1 was Trl5ne cwr-
2Es @1fy T-4e ne ail TtcS1 had Issr
arc-n lily breast ny 30Fe2E s1u lad
1oou WEI ooz ths1- an 80 ru-oe7 awEr
AID 1etT III house when oLhH- Iut,uroe-s
stayed
N9f 90 cosoe 1tz1 Ia1aEp.lv daT
men n Ihe ICsllb that drea4tul fhinr WIS
ind
70 NE thou III 1T dad hg5t zone IN hor-
1uIo another country fair and sN EFT
asTS Losn shalt TT some undiscovered
power
LIE keT1 IN youth and beauty M We meet
ms CHI feel liszI Azsv C1zen Cav
tF1a5d REGION thee rg-le avn K before
AqITaEnSAlnaS- 10 pass duh weeks E~Rv
A sWa1csrlEg un Eoe broad Atlantic shore.
0erT esch 1oElg ~gEe zf1z1 br5.akS Upon Eo~
SANG
S=arx The message from waiting hars-
Ana every tT6GgH >fsraRg n-eEIhes 2GrClss Loe
Land
Seems as sirn1hst 1boa Ell near
80 ] vii think q thee a living here
4 Asa l7EI1 SeepEhE grave sE7s.erest uo-n.
f-e- thou departed f-gfrn our English r1oal-
1nsn- " "a nv GAY = done. IND J. TO- GlE-
W.. D a = 3o9roSye5 10 Lty si6e-
- kAR Foe1 a. q15e- t6serbEr liz
= " ( saAai DS-- KDsw thai We Rave died
-A4T1c2 1GRRgS u N At TIL tea- Hound
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-03-22
The yex. Btasrraaic Candidate.

II < less than q yezr 10 1884 and
while we DO moi wish TO see the P1esi-
Dental hall SET spinning too previously
people never he e-ss think and ia TX much
upon tie sub ecI, and what Is thought
about and talked about can- without
mgToarl ctr, be written about when il
* s question o. such general pnblle in
terest as this Is conceded 10 be- OF
course We Go moi propose 10 offer ad-
vice o. make Suggestions TO the Re
publican party ae cal trust II IN
It's present demo allied condition to
keep On IN the broad w2y Of oIsinae-
g-T@Ilon uni II reaches the last ditch
be Democracy should be csref u not TO
follow il eTea 10 crafty It's own cur
ssslfy- but rather profit by its mistakes.
an deserve the con Hdence which tie
Republicans forfeited. Circumstances,
frequently Of 81 lien formation. often
guide the Sc sion OF candidates and 2
rear 1orecasfzng is therefore. At the
best o. fomgarztaTelF small value
Still Il ere Is 10 improperly IN tax ne
Dur bearings now even though the
NAV show very different latitude and
longitude q wear hence The 1 smocracT
n l>e4 vii hare no lack of excellent
men aTal3a b 2 for their purposes but ii
must be remembered that the old III ;nrs
z-e Passing AWAY. and that new issues
are driving to the front ana demanding
serious cons7ae alton Locality or sec
aona ism IN Itself, = frequently given
more weight than il IL worth in Na-
f5oHz3 onEenf9oB- III seams 10 Us that
II 5 better to take a Representative Dan
from the teater OF new ideas than 5ron
the center Of population or the oeEfer of
wealth or the center Of n uenres of a
special SIDED md Frequently selfish
character New York has furnished
our can l5dates for the last fweHtF years.
and with one exception she has given
Us spleDGla materia2- But there has
been n new adjustment of sentiment
en- since 1884 and QeSfsons that then
were used simply a sentiments must
be inserted now Is p1snks in The plat
form thai " u stand the ha-deSf sfra
hat uay be- PM upon them The CEN
ter OF new ideas seems 10 rs TO be the.
West or Northwest The leaders OF the
policy liz. nass ultimately preFal zre
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-03-22

Duke EphriD j orok was scrawnee
hIn- Of Duke Town III Old Aa2aba--
on the Sth Of August. By Mr. Edg ard
hyde Hewitt her Ma sfEs Consul Or
The n eS1 African c aS1- The GERM nv
book place al the Mission House. and
zvas atf,endea bv the traders. Merchants
chle-s and natives u The district 4
tIlrl ne was erected In the church al La
le51 i k oi the 1nmunion rad
At the request Of the Consul the big
chiefs selected 0rok IN tie church as
1Leir ruler. The Latter agreeing to the
st5pulafions laid down bv the chiefs As
to his future conduct After retiring 10
the vestry. tie Hing emerged rolled IN
3 hinge cost OF senai-s1a1e and semi
mail descrip 15on- The cost WIS OF na-
tive uauut ac1ure. sDd WIS ted round
the middle tT q fancy cord The Rev
Aessrs- Anderson and Ed-eI9ev Off
eiafed. The crown and scep1er were
placed before Consul Hewitt on q table
The throne Itself had been semi ont
from highland. and bore the English
ROYAL coat IF AIMS being upholstered
II crimson brocsded S.--in-
The existing t1-e21ls nth the English
Cox ernnelt were -sae over 10 the
hinr-elec1, who took ff>s usual oath
binding himself 10 uphold them. He
further promised 10 govern his people
10 1he best Of his ability. and 10 eD-
courage and develop the Trade OF the
place Consul Hewitt then placed he
crown Oh Orok's head. invested him
with the symbols Of author1Iy, and pre-
claimed him Is King Duke IN The
cere mony was most impressive IbTou 9 b.
out and was engaged IN bE the n2LTes
In the most earnest Ianner.