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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-03

and thus have buried him self under deeper
load of sin. That he is not utterly lost and
without some instincts turning toward the
right AID the light, is proved by this con-
seriousness of the evil of his ways
The Salem Democrat was once edited
by the Confederate Lieutenant-general
Handcar Heffren, and a man must be stepped
in Democratic infamy who could follow in
his footsteps without feelings of shame.
That this successor of Heffren's can ac-
knowledge his errors, even though he does
not abandon them, is evidence enough that
he is so far in the rear of that statesman that
he may even yet be saved. In the language
ofour NJ ethodist brethren he is undoubtedly
under conviction" With little watching
and judicious advice he may yet be ''con-
verted" into a Republican, free from any de-
gree of turpitude.
Mr.. Wilson further says
"We therefore bow with reverence to Him,
the ruler of all, and ask that His choicest
blessings may rest upon us all. We expect
| to conduct the Democrat TO the best interests
of Washington county and our patrons"
| Exactly what he means by therefore, )"
after confessing his turpitude, is not quite
clear but his intentions are evidently good.
That he understands that Washington county
Democrats can best be served by man of
sin is shown by his confidence in being able
to reach their best interests. We shall watch
the career of Mr.. Wilson with interest, and
will willingly lend him helping hand when
ever he seems to need it. As before re-
| Journal
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-03

A LUNATIc, who would jump behind a stone
wall at the explosion of a parior match,
wildly inquiries in a double-leaded editorial
in yesterdays Sentinel, il the Democratic
majority have the NERVE" the sand" the
courage" and other things, to "do their
duty" and to burn, fire, slay and kill all
animate and inanimate things rather than
submit" etc., etc This frenzied creature
swears "by all the pagan gods that some
thing or other must be done, but kindly re-
Trains from Outlining policy" Whether
acknowledgement Heffren is to be again
summoned to command, arrangements made
to detail tell Democrats to make way with
Governor Porter, and the houses of Republi-
cans to be pillaged and burned, we are
3eft in horrible doubt But, if ''the pagan
gods" can get in their work, something awful
Is about to happen.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-03

H. B. 293, which passed yesterday, is the
work of the insurance committee, and is
creditable to its authors. 1t puts the ire
sponsible assessment life-insurance COM
panies under the same restrictions that
apply to other companies, so far particularly
as to require full showing of their condi-
zion, and when they are unable to pay the
amount promised in their certificates they
must cease doing business in the State. 1t
does not interfere with companies restricted
TO the secret orders. If this bill had been
the law for the past ten years, it would have
saved the people hundreds of thousands of
dollars paid on assessment to worthless COM
panies. 1t is creditable to the better class OF
assessment companies that they are earnestly
in favor of this bill.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-03

No one could breast the storm of indigna-
ton that would ensue upon the calling to-
gether of this Legislature in extra session,
Il is stencil in the nostrils of the people,
and no possible circumstances could arise to
justify forty days more of it, The defeat OF
the general appropriation bill certainly will
not result in a special session. The laws
already provide for the benevolent
institutions and for the general departments
Of the government. There would be great
deal of inconvenience result from the failure
Of the bill, but as many Democrats as Re-
publicans would be injured, and the Repub-
Hcans can stand it if the Democrats can. We
say calmly and confidently to the Demo
cratic majority that they cannot force an ex-
ira session by any means in their power. Let
them do their worst or best. Next Monday
will be the last OF them
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-03
NEW DEPARTURE IN sAIUTAroR1Es

The journal, as an exponent of the prin-
ciples of great party, has not infrequently
been called upon to rebuke even with harsh
ness those contemporaries of different po-
litical faith which decline to acknowledge
their errors but stagger on in the broad road,
taking pride in their own infamy. 1t is al
ways painful to use severe language, and an
opportunity for a word of commentator is
a welcome relief. 1t is with pleasure there
fore, that we call attention to the salutatory
of the new editor of the Salem Democrat, Mr..
R. J. Wilson, Says Mr.. Wilson;
'In assuming the responsibilities OF editing
the Democrat we assure you, kind reader,
that we do so with some degree of turpitude,
feeling keenly as we do the great response
bilities resting upon u.s."
Frankness like this has seldom been sur
passed, certainly not by a Democratic
editor. Probably no Democrat who ever took
charge of party organ was free from large
degree of "turpitude," but no one of them
has hitherto had the honesty to admit his
guilt. 1t is a confession which has no par
allel, and the evidently young and, therefore,
comparatively innocent writer deserves
credit for his courage. Because,
OF course, courage was required. He knew
he was entering upon career of wickedness;
that he himself was already in some degree
depraved but in acknowledging this he his
likely to meet with reviling and contumely
from his political brethren. The acknowl-
edgment is reflection upon them. If this
editor, who is just assuming responsibilities
is vile sinner, what are they who have been
treading the dark Democratic road so long?
He might have put on the cloak of hypocrisy,
assumed virtue which he did not possess,
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which his wife is tottering. Knowing the
situation and realizing the danger, every
true man will rise to the emergency and try
to rescue wives, mothers and maidens from
the dangerous path
Women can be depended on to fight against
rum, but it is to be feared that their habits
are so fixed and their minds so besotted by
the cup that cheers, and is now known to
inebriate, that they will resist all efforts to
prohibit tea. The reformation of intemper
ate men is great work, and the women have
their hands FULL but a crusade against
the teapot is no slight undertaking. Like all
reforms, it will come about slowly, and the
men who enter the field must go about the
task warily and with discretion. When tea
topers become teetotalers these male mission
aries will have their reward.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-03

In murder case in California which was
appealed to the Supreme Court, the only de-
Tense made was "insanity from long con-
tinued use OF intoxicants." The lower
court charged the jury that 'insanity pro-
duced by intoxication would not destroy
responsibility when the party when sane
and responsible made himself voluntarily
intoxicated, and that drunkenness was no
excuse for crime, but it was a circumstance
for the consideration of the jury in deter
mining the degree of crime" The Supreme
Court held that the charge was correct, and
affirmed the judgment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-03

THE Johnson-Overstreet contest ended yes
terday in the adoption of the report of the
majority committee confirming Mr.. Over
streets title to his seat and relieving him
from the charge of bribery. Mr.. Overstreet
himself concluded the debate in calm and
judicial speech which won for him the re-
spect of every senator. The vote
was "a to %. Senators Bell
and Fletcher had signed the majority
report but although the matter was made a
special order for specified time Mr.. Bell
found it to be convenient to he absent from
his seat, while Senator Fletcher deliberately
left his place in the chamber when the vote
vas about to be taken. These are truly
conscientious" senators. They are too ICON
scientious" to report against Mr.. Overstreet,
but were not too conscientious" to avoid a
vote against their party These senators did
not vote as they wrote.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-03
THE LAST DAY OF LEGISLATION.


Governor Porter has given assurances to
representative but terrified Democrats that
he would not be a party 10 any "trick" in
connection with the metropolitan police bill.
1t has even been suggested to him that the
bill might be stolen while in the possession
of the executive, but the facts of the session,
when the last day has come and gone, will
show that the only bills thus mysteriously
disposed of have been those in the hands OF
Democratic officers of the Legislature, The
assurance on the part of Governor Porter
was entirely unnecessary, and twas imperti-
nent to ask it. The constitution gives the
Governor little enough time to examine an
important bill. He is only allowed three
days, while in New York ten days are pro-
with work incident to the close of the Legis-
lature the making of appointments, and the
duties connected with the State Relief
Board, OF which he is chairman.
He will deal fairly and honorably by the
Legislature with respect to the metropolitan
police bill and it is indecent for any person
to intimate otherwise, or for any power or
representative of the Democratic party to
threaten or attempt to intimidate the ex-
ecutive department of the government. 1t
is likely the Governor will veto this bill,
after he examines it, and if he concludes to
do SO, he will send bill and message to the
House of Representatives during fair bust
ness hours on Monday. We have already
expressed our opinion freely upon this ques-
ton, and we think we represent the over
whelming Republican sentiment both inside
and outside the legislature. The Republican
minority has made stubborn, honest
honorable, fair and square opposition tc
the measure. They have shown its infamy
and exposed the corrupt motives which con
ceived and pushed it. That opposition was
properly continued to point where it could
not imperil the general appropriation bill
or give the faintest excuse for the idea OF the
necessity of a special session. The full re-
sponsibility of needful legislation, in which
the people OF the entire State is vitality inter
ested, is now with the Democratic members
of the Assembly. They can do as they please
with it. They can continue in their revolu
tionary course with the general appropria
ton bill if they desire, but theirs is and will
be the sole and exclusive responsibility. AL
needed legislation can be passed, and the
metropolitan police bill will be in the con
troll OF the Democratic conspirators in the
regular and orderly course of legislation, and
if they then determine to force it into law,
the Republicans can we'll afford to stand it
That bill, passed as it must be, will be worth
much to the Republican party, and will fifty
round out record Tor the Legislature of I'M
paralleled infamy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-03

We read with fearful eyes that 'there was a
sad scene in the Greenville Reformed Church,
at Jersey City, on Sunday last Carrot
S. Boice, the chief wrecker of the City Bank
and the Fifth-ward Savings Bank, who was
removed to the State prison at Trenton on
Saturday, had been popular member of the
church, liberal contributor, and at the time
of his arrest held the position of assistant
superintendent of the Sunday-school. When
the pastor, the Rev. Mr.. Packman, made the
announcement that the elders had ordered
that Mr.. Boice be suspended until he shall
appear before them and give proof of his re-
pentance, many of the congregation began
to weep, and the pastor sank into his chair,
while the tears flowed freely down his
cheeks. 1t was several minutes before the
services were resumed" While this is very
touching, and we are forced to weep in
unison with the stricken brethren, we can
! but think a tear or two might have been
shed for the poor people who had been
wrecked" by this pious thief out of all
their hard earnings, put into "a savings
| bank"-God save the mark And then the
i thought is borne in that possibly there is
room for improvement in the moral pabulum
served out to a congregation which results III
such maudlin demonstrations over bank
'wrecker," but does not produce single
tear or sympathetic word for the wrecked. y
1t would be better to have heard a little
wholesome and righteous indignation against
thieves, even if they do steal the livery OF
heaven to serve the devil in. There is de-
mand for vrile preaching which will pro
duce that kind of fruit.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-03

Pneumonia, of an unusually malignant
type, is prevalent in New York. As is Gus
tomary when they are in the dark IN regard
to any disease, leading physicians .wisely
remark that the causes of the present cpl
demic are atmospheric; that there is abroad
come unknown influence which predisposes
to inhammatory ailments. Among other
causes which predispose to pneumonia are
mentioned sudden changes of temperature,
as in passing from an overheated room into
ihe cold air; weak condition of the system,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-03

WHILE President White will remain with
Purdue University until the close of the
school year his successor should be prompt
ly chosen for a variety of considerations,
the principal one of which is the good of the
institution itself Purdue is an Indiana af-
fair exclusively, and it will add to its eff
cheney and value if the new president shall
be an Indiana man, one native and to the
manner born, identified with its interests, and
with sympathes all allied with the State and
the work expected of this peculiar and indi-
vidual institution. A man of precisely that
kind and character is at hand, and better
one would be difficult to find, if, indeed, it
be possible. We refer to Prof Hillary A.
Goblin, now occupying the chair of Greek
language and literature at Asbury
University. DR.. Goblin is Indiana
born. He came up from the
ranks. He served with distinguished
efficiency in the Union army, and since the
high place he so worthily fills He is a man
in the prime oil life, in the enjoyment of
perfect health, of the best natural abilities
and rare scholarship. He has what Shakes
peare calls Saving common sense" and is
an executive and disciplinaran of the highest
order. There is peculiar fitness in the Sc
lection of DR.. Goblin for the head of Purdue.
He spent years at Lafayette, where he estab-
lished himself in the hearts and confidence
of the people as few men ever have This
suggestion of his name is made without his
knowledge, but we know the citizens of
Lafayette without distinction, will second
the suggestion warmly and eagerly. DR..
Goblin, by virtue Of his present position at
Asbury, would be most acceptable presi-
dent of Purdue under the present circum-
stances.
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overwork and worry, and indulgence in al
coholic drinks. 1t is also agreed by the doc
tors that March and April will probably
show an increase OF the disease, as the great
est number of cases usually occur in those
months. New Workers are warned to take
special care of themselves, and people out
side OF that city may well share in the ad-
vice. even though the mysterious 'atmos-
pheric conditions" do not affect them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-03

Ii, after the best opposition the Republic
ans can make to the metropolitan police BILL
it shall yet become law, we believe, speak
ing from party point of view, infamous and
outrageous as the measure is, it will rebound
to the good of the Republican party. Local
self-government and the right of taxpayers
to control the police which protects them
and their property are still regarded as some
thing in the nature of inalienable rights in
this country
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tons to carry on the State government and
support the benevolent institutions, let them
bear the responsibility. 1t will not be the
first time they have done so. They tried it
with Governor Morton, but he let them go
home and took care of the credit of the
State in spite of them. Governor Porter
can do the same, if necessary"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-03

REFERRING to the metropolitan police bill
and the attitude of the two parties toward
it, the Terre Haute Express very properly
says:
'The law, if it becomes one, will result in
injury to the Democrats, but beyond all
such considerations the Governor can, with
good grace, return the bill without his sig
nature, and allow the Democratic Legisla-
ture to pass it over his veto The Republi-
cans have exerted all available and justfia-
BILE means to defeat the scheme, and can rest
on the record they have made"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-03

A ROMANCE of the war has just come to light
In Atlanta. "Before the war" Emanuel Jones,
youth of promise, then living In South Caro-
lima, took unto himself wife, and had lived
happily with her for several years when the re-
bellion broke out. His Southern heart was fired
by the first call to arms. He enlisted in the
Confederate army and went to the front, leav-
ing his wife and three children. His regiment
was in constant and active service at distance
from home, and for four years he had no leave
of absence to visit his family. During that time
he wrote frequently, hut received only one let
ter from his wife, Knowing however, the de-
moralized condition of the mail service, he
ascribed the failure to receive letters to that
cause alone and when the war was ended start
ed back to Charleston with happy heart and
high hopes. On arrival there he learned that
his wife was in Augusta. He fastened to Au-
gusta only to learn of her removal to Atlanta.
On reaching that city he was informed
that his wife and children had gone
to Canada. Again he followed them
and, after much trouble in tracing their route,
was at last confronted with news of their death.
He wandered South once more, went into busl-
ness in Alabama. and finally, in 1872, married
a girl who had attracted him by her resemblance
to the lost wife. Since then he has spent much
of his tme in Atlanta, where his second wife
died few months ago. Lately, while narrating
something of his history to lady acquaintance,
she became much interested, asked many qucs-
tions, and informed him that she knew the other
side of his story. He then learned that his first
wife and her children were living in Atlanta He
sought them out, and for the first time in
twenty years he stood face to face with his son
and the woman he had sought far and wide.
She, too had a story to relate not unlike his
own. Not one letter had she received OF the
many he had written during the four years. and
when at tue end of the war he did not come, she
monrned him as dead. She then married u
United States soldier and went with him to
Ohio. After his death she had come back with
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-03

THE fishing industry of Gloucester Mass.
promises to be greatly injured during the next
few weeks. wiCgins's prophecy of terrible
March gale has struck terror to the fishermen.
Several of the vessels, all ready to SAIL are lying
in port, unable to get crew. Men are refusing
to go out until the expiration of the time set for
the great gale. Many of the Georges fleet"
will lose trip on account Of Wiggins's predic-
lions. The believers in the Canadian weather
prophet are on the increase. Hadn't Governor
Butler better set his fast-day few days aheadl
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-03

THE Richmond Palladium suggests, anent
the proposed defeat OF the general appropria-
ton bill by the Democrats in the Legisla-
ture-
"If the Democrats choose to withhold in
this illegal manner the necessary appropria-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-03

IT has at last been discovered who struck
Billy Patterson. An antiquarian, writing to a
Georgia paper, tells the story of the affray in
which the historical blow was given. and adds
some facts of recent development. century
ago, William Patterson, of Baltimore, famous as
the father of Madame Bonaparte, owned con-
siderable property in Franklin county, Ga. On
the occasion OF visit to look after his interests
he became involved in row, in the confusion
of which some struck him tremendous
blow. This so enraged the Baltimore merchant
that he stalked through the crowd, asking in a
terrific voice "Who struck Billy Patterson?"
AS he a large man and one not to be trifed
with, no one volunteered any information. and
the inquiry passed into by-wurd. The in
dignity ranked in Patterson's mind, however,
and he pursued his search for the offender for
long time, but to no effect. AT mis- death he in
serted in his will clause setting apart 1000
to the person who should give to his heirs
or executors the name of the person who struck
him. The fight occurred in 1888, and now, says
this veraciOus ohroDcler, a claimant has ap-
peared asking for tho reward. A Mrs. Jenny
G. COvely, of AthO, N. Y, daughter of George
W. Tlerton, has written to the ordinary OF
Franklin county, claiming the legacy of ST. 900.
She states that she is an invalid, aged and in
firm, and in great need Of the money. In 1888
her father was quite young man, and being IL
great fear of Mr.. Patterson, fed the country at
once, and never heard of the reward or legacy.
She says she has often heard her father speak of
the fight ana of the blow he gave Mr.. Patterson,
and the fierce anger of the latter The thumb of
Tillerton's hand was disjointed by the blow, and
was so severely injured that it remained use
less member to the day of his death. AS the
facts she gives correspond so exactly with the
faa re nf n aaGa ha m Qa
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SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 1888.
TWELVE PAGES.

The Legislature will do a wise thing by
passing at once the bill providing for abol-
ishing the Offices of treasurer and assessor of
this city. The proposed measure has been
approved by the Board of Trade, and has the
almost unanimous support of citizens of all
narties
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-03

A CLEVELAND paper relates a touching story
of joyful reunion between brother and sister
who had not met for sixty years. AS the sister
was only two months old, and the brother under
ten years of age at the time of parting, the REM
iniscences of early life must have been affecting
indeed,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-03

AT the annual commencement of the AmerI.
can Veterinary College in New York, Rev. G. E.
Strawbridge prayed as follows: "Grant that the
abomination of the check-rein may speedily be
abolished; that the fragment of fashionable en-
broidery may be changed to a generous blanket,
and that the wind may be truly tempered TO the
clipped steed" Henry Bergh doubtless whis-
pered "Amen,"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-03

MADAME NILSSON would be willing to live in
America even though she could not vote. In
recent conversation she said: "Ycur laws in this
country regarding the protection o: women are
especially praiseworthy. There is not coun.
try In all Europe where women enjoy 50 many
rights and privileges, and have no doubr, had
my recent troubles, whereby was defrauded of
my late husbands estate, occurred in this coun-
try, would have been protected by your laws
and my rights would have been respected"