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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-19

In an interview at Louisville, Gen. Beau
regard gave it as his opinion that the prison
ers at Andersonvile could not, under the
circumstances, have received better treat
ment than they did, and intimated that the
Soldier who would complain of his expert
ence there is little too nice for war Not a
few of the veterans who managed to live
through the hospitality of Andersonvile
prison will be disposed to take issue with
the General; but, after all, they might as
we'll not The Charleston News and
Courier has proved conclusively that the
North was responsible for the existence of
slavery, and the ST. Louis Republican is of
opinion that Stonewall Jackson was much
more patriotic and loyal than was John
Brown. 1t remains now for some one to
prove that Jeff Davis wrote the emancipation
proclamation, and the business is done, Ac-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-19
Acnnittal of Mr.. Sessions.

ALBANY, N. Y, Oct. 1S.-The Sessions
bribery trial was concluded tonight At
torney- general Russell presented the side Of
the prosecution in an address two hours in
length, making very strong plea. Judge
Osborn delivered long charge to the jury,
in which the defendant was favored some-
what The jury was sent out at o'clock,
the court taking recess until 1G o'clock this
evening Long before that hour the jury
were in the box. When the judge arrived
the jury rendered verdict of mot guilty"
Mr.. Sessions was congratulated by large
number OF friends.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-19

THE question of proper administration of
the public affairs in our large cities has be-
come the most serious one in the whole
system of local self-government. The polit-
cal history of New York, Chicago, st. Louis.
San Francisco and other cities, for years
past, has been a shocking recital of abuses
and bad government. The worst elements
in society have possession of the government
machinery, and the whole drift of city
affairs is turned TO suit themselves. This
city has just made most fortunate escape
from a similar condition, and it behooves
all good men to keep wide awake and active
in city politics, to save it from gravitating,
in the future, toward the unfortunate level
of most large places. Politics is something
to be preached and practiced, decently and
quietly, all the year round, A spasm of
reform when the campaign is on is not
sufficient to secure and perpetuate good
government.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-19

THERE is a call for a more specific state
ment when the "old ticket" is named. In
searching among the ruins of the party sew
eral old tickets have been exhumed. Plac-
ing them in regular order, beginning with
the junior old ticket, there is Hancock and
English, Tilden and Hendricks, and McClel-
Ian and Pendleton. They should be desig-
mated by trademark or other device, so
that when the old ticket is mentioned,
there will be no confusion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-19

THE Society of the Army of the Tennessee.
in session at Cleveland, yesterday sent a mes
sage to the Union Prisoners of War Associa-
tion. in session at Decatur, ILL.,, in remem-
brance of your terrible sufferings and ex-
allied patriotism" Apologsts for the re-
bellion have long since discounted the for
mer and found prouder examples OF pure
patriotism among Southern officers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-19

REV. J. HENRY SMYTHE, of Philadelphia
has been offered $4,000 to deliver 100 lee
lures in New York State in aid of the build
ing fund of Bartholdi's statue. The idea is
to frighten New Workers into subscribing the
needed amount without further delay.
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government

sTREET-CAR driver down in Charleston. g. c.,
complains that his women passengers consume
so much time in parting with their friends be-
fore entering the car that he cannot run accord
ing to schedule. The driver does not use such
vulgar term as "women," however, but delicate
ly alluded to them as flair freight" and apollo
gizes for making complaint at all. He frankly
declares that he respects the ladies and lad
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-19

cordlng to the Louisville Courer-Journal,
Vallandigham must have rendered much
more efficient service in suppressing the re-
bellion than did Governor Morton Viewing
the way things are going now, it won't be
long until it is demonstrated that it was the
North that went into rebellion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-19

In the death of General James B. Steed-
man the country loses a man who was brave
time of peace. The death of such man is a
loss not only to the community in which he
passed his life, but TO the cause Of law and
order everywhere
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-19

WITH Randall for Speaker and Ben. But
Ter for presidential nominee, the brethren
would present an entertainment for the cam
paign of 1884 that would throw the country
into paroxysms. This very show may take
the road. Procure your tickets.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-19

Two distinguished Georgians, lifelong
friends and wealthy citizens of Savannah,
are on the war path and want their 'honah'
indicated. Probably they are like the
Swiss troops-fght for that of which they
stand in greatest need.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-19
Indignant Coiored Citizens.

LOUISVILLE Oct. 18.-The colored citizens
are highly indignant over the civil-rights de-
cision of the Supreme Court and have called
meeting for Saturday night. the goth, for
the purpose, as they say of denouncing the
most infamous decision affecting the rights
of American citizens yet made.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-19

If General Grant accepts the position of
orator before the next meeting of the Society
OF the Army Of the Tennessee, he will be
there and will do the work well. He has not
been a babbler but when he has anything to
say no American can say it better.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-19
Fa,a, Quarrel Between Farmers.

OwENroN, KY, Oct. ia fatal alteration
occurred seven miles from here to-day John
NJ. Palmer an old man, found Ben Crutch-
law aged twenty-five, on his farm, and or
dered him off, Crutchlaw reluctantly obeyed
AS soon as he got out of the field, hot words
ensued. Palmer fired, and Crutchlaw threw
a stone at the same moment. The latter fell
dead shot through the heart. Palmer's skull
was fractured by the stone, and he will prob
ably die.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-19

THERE is considerable unfavorable COM
ment upon the fact that there is in this
country one lawyer to every eight hundred
people. There is no reason for alarm. The
eight hundred people can certainly down
ona lawvar
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-19

HoADLY and Butler are now occupying the
Democratic teeter-board Buffers election,
next month, would throw him away up for
the nomination for President.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-19

AN Erie, Pa, miss six months ago married Al
bert Silver. After getting all of his money she
left him, and the next he knew of her she was
the wife of a man named Houck. o Houck
could she?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-19

THE New York custom house officers have the
correct idea of modern dramatic art They
passed Mrs. Langtry's trunks containing her
wardrobe free of duty on the ground that it was
'tools of trade" Without her good clothes the
actress of to-day is not a talented being.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-19

A GALVESTON, Tex, paper publishes the fol-
lowing cheerful "personal:" "Colonel J. d.
Crawford, of New York, has sent Jim Britton,
of Sherman, rather a singular vaise 1t is made
of negro skin tanned at Tewksbury. Mass,
and lined with the tanned skin of delicate
female prepared at the same institution, 1t
was presented to Colonel Crawford by Governor
Butler, and by the Colonel presented to his
friend, Captain Britton." 1t is the circulation
of this sort of thing-the story, not the valise-
that is slowly but surely driving the respectable
Bostonian to madness if not to crime. The r.
B. will not do an improper act while in his right
mind, but he may become emotionally insane,
and capable of dreadful things If this doesn't
stop. Governor Butler had better beware.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-19

GOLD is flowing from Europe to America.
Turn the rascals out.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-19

THE Nashville American is being sued for
libel by an actress whom it described as ga small
lady with big nose and ugly That's not
libel, it's assassination.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-19

JACKSON, N. j., has had Scarlet Letter"
story of its own, and is now enjoying the sequel
A young woman of the village, well known and
respected, suddenly event wrong" a few
months ago, in the one way which society, es-
pecialy that of a country village, never for
gives. With the charity commonly displayed in
such cases the unfortunate victim was ostra-
cised and pointed out a social eper; neigh
bors and old friends ordered her off their premi-
SEES, and slammed doors in her face. Unable to
endure this persecution, she recently committed
suicide. Now the superstitious villagers shiver
and tell in trembling whispers of ghost which
comes at night from the house where the woman
died and walks about uttering groans that chill
their marrow. The fearful ones are beginning
to wish they had not cast the first stone at the
sinful woman.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-19

Hon. GEORGE HAWKINS WILLIAMS. a Balti-
more millionaire, is having trouble in getting
his children married to suit him. year ago
his son disappeared on the eve of his marriage
to beautiful young society lady-spirited away
by his father, the gossips said The wedding of
his daughter Rebecca Williams to Sir Henry
Herbert, ex-member of the British Parliament,
was announced to take place on TuesdeJ even
ing. The event had been anticipated in fash
iouable society for months, and at the hour
named a crowd was gathered at the church
doors awaiting their opening. They were not
opened but instead the sexton appeared with
the information that the wedding had been
postponed Gossip ascribed various reasons for
the occurrence, but knowing ones say the real
cause was Herbert's inability to convince the
brides father of the legality of a divorce from
his first wife, which he declares he obtained in
Ireland two years ago. The affair has caused q
great sensation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-19

mres an occasional touch of passion and senti-
ment"- So far as he is personally concerned he
does not object to seeing the 'lades kiss the
ruby lips of their fair friends," but protests
gently that it is not just the thing for them to
subject him to the "imprecatious of coarse pas
sengers" who are impatient at the delay. The
Charleston car-driver is undoubtedly a gentle
man and a scholar, and the ladies should be
more oonsiderate of his feelings.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-19

REV. NJ. II. HoUGHToN, the New Haven
preacher who lately gained notoriety by de-
nouncing Rose Ambler's supposed murderer
from the pulpit, is, it seems adapted for other
roles besides that of criminal detective Rev.
Houghton has love for fast horses, which is
not OF itself reprehensible, though SO many of
his parishioners thought it sin that the rev.
erend gentleman has not indulg ed his taste ex-
tensively. Not long ago, however, he came
into possession of fast trotter and with it came
the wish for glory. 1t would not do to enter the
horse for the races himself nor under its own
name, so he made arrangements with a friend to
enter the animal under another name. Some
way the judges found that trick was being at
tempted, and ruled the horse out besides filming
the supposed owner $50. This was discourag-
ing, but the preacher resolved to try again. This
week the same friend entered the horse by its
rightful name and was fined $50 for having
changed it, with the further information that it
would not be allowed to trot unless this and the
former unsettled fine we're paid. The accom-
modating friend retired to the background,
got 500 of Rev. Houghton and arranged mat
ters, after which the trot went and the
preachers horse won and gained 5000 prize.
Rev. Houghton is now 500 ahead ana the
scandalized church members want to know
what he means to do about 1t.
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WASHINGTON, D. C.-Breptano's LOIS Pennsylva-
mia avenue.
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ST. LoUIs-Union News Company. Union Dep
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PARIs-Amercan Exchange in Paris, IS Boulevard
DIES Capucines
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NEW YoRK-Tlfth Avenue and Windsor Hotels.
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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

Can be found at the following places:
LoNDON-American Exchangein Europe, 4i9 Strand
National Republican., 1883-02-24
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRs.

Lappman Genzburger, about so years old,
who was found dead at his house Thursday,
was buried yesterday.
The sloop Reindeer was sold Wednesday by
Frederick Kans, of this city, to Charles l..
Padgett, of Washington, for the consideration
of $3.50.
one of Mr.. James Chathan's horses became
frightened at the cars and jumped into the
canal and broke its shoulder. The horse was
Il very valuable one.
The Adams Express Office has been removed
one door south, where they have larger Office
and better facilities for their business.
Mr.. George Ogden yesterday had redeemed
by Auditor Brockett 81 corporation of Alex
andra note, which he picked up ON the battle
field of Manassas during the war.
A fire occurred yesterday in Lunts drug
store, which was kindled by the focusing OF
the SUMS rays through n glass globe in the
window, 1t was extlnguished before much
damage was done.
AT the grain market flour is firm at un'
changed figures. Wheat in sympathy with
other markets, has declined about cents pei
bushel during the past few days $500 bush
els We're sold yesterday at $l,2O@$l.2l foI
Fultz, $l22@$l.2l for mixed, and $l.239
$1.26 for LoDgberry. White corn--53S bushels
brought from go cents to "a cents. No yellow
corn rye or oats were offered. Butter, eggs
potatoes, and produce generally were un
changed, The improved condition OF th
weather and country roads has had tendency
to increase the receipts of grain and produce
Bacon is firm, with prospects OF an advance,
National Republican., 1883-02-24
PLEASING pat,,,s Palate.

Members of the Mapleson troupe, beholding
in the avenues and parks of Washington u
hirer and lovelier sight than the bouleyards
and gardens of Paris sought last night in the
superior attractions of the Gallic cuisine to
restore their waning sense of Partisan
superiority to all the rest of the world. At
Brooches they found a handsomely decorated
table, and all the appliances which French
skill exercised upon American products could
furnish to please the eye and tempt the lip,
all of which that distinguished restauTaunteI
rendered in compliment to his artist guests,
The banquet lasted from o'clock until after
s, and was highly enjoyed, both as to its
material comforts and its social opportunities
Among the prominent members of the troupe
present were Mines. Patti, Cavalazzi Dotti
Clodio, Messrs, Mapleson pere, Mapleson ills
Arditi, Clodio, Mierswinski, Frapolli, Durat
and Guthrie.
National Republican., 1883-02-24
Sunday school ELECTION.

The annual meeting OF the Hamline VI. Z,
Sunday school was held last evening The
superintendent reported the school in very
prosperous condition. One hundred and thir-
ty-two new scholars have joined during the
year, the membership now numbering 462,
A large amount of money has been raised,
which has been used in frescoing the ceiling
and walls, embellishing them with appropri-
ute notices, carpeting the floors and greatly
enlarging the library. The following officers
were elected for the coming year: j. d. Crois-
SAINT superintendent; L, l, Booraem, secre.
tary Jacob NJ, Shindel, assistant secretary
Ii. +. Pierce, treasurer Oliver Brown, Ii
brarian; Albert Dom, William Gill, and Glen
Miller, assistant librarians; Cora Hodgkins,
organist Mamie Maulo, assistant organist,
and Jesse Christie, chOrister.
National Republican., 1883-02-24
Eureka Literary Society.
SUIT ON PRoM1ssoRY NOTE.

The Eureka Literary society of Howard
university held its eleventh anniversary in
the college chapel last night. The stage was
tastefully decorated, and busts of Frederick
Douglas and Seward, with pictures of Sumner
and Elliott, were appropriately placed. The
presidents address was delivered by Mr.. H.
NJ Holmes, of South Carolina. Rectations
by Messrs L. ID. Whedbal, of North Carolina,
and Il. o. Mack, of South Carolina followed
after which Mr.. ]. S. Dykes, of Maryland, de-
livered an grafton on "The Influence of
Woman" Mr. j. l.. Usher, of Virginia, read
an essay entitled "Stepping Stones to Sue
cess" Mr.. @. H. Dickerson, of South Caro-
lima, delivered the second oration, on Amer
lean Institutions" The question, Is party
spirit productive of more good than evilPp
was debated by Messrs. Mark Thompson, of
North Carolina in the affirmative and S. d.
Fowler, of Virginia, in the negative. Tho
Eureka journal, repository of wit, wisdom,
and humor, was then read by Mr.. q. +. Miller,
of South Carolina, and with this the meeting
adjourned.
National Republican., 1883-02-24
entertainment at Metropolitan church

The concert at the Metropolitan NJ. L.
church last night was well attended and
finely rendered. The programme was an ex-
cellent one beginning with an organ solo by
Prof. Bischotf; "The Forester" solo, by Mr..
G.. A. Prevost "The Rose Bush" by Mrs
Matte Gray, which was cncorcd "Twilight
ia Dark ming" by Mr.. Douglass G.. Miller
which was also encored; n Quartette from
Pinsuti, LUNA" by the Misses Harvey
and Messrs. Baxter and Provost, which was
encored; piano solo by Mrs. Mamie Simons /;
"Vieni Ia mia Vendetta "'by the admiral
baritone, Mr. w. S. Young; "Thou Art
Weary" by Mrs. NJ. f.. Roberts, who, as an
encore, sang very finely Robin Adair:" n
duct from "Norma" by Misses Birdie and
Jessie Harvey, and a reading by Prof, L O.,
Townsend.
National Republican., 1883-02-24
A ChiId serIonsIv nurned.

A very sad accident occurred yesterday
afternoon at the residence of Mrs, Mary Rod
gers on Thirteenth street, between b and G
streets northeast, which will probably result
in the death of little Irenia, the S-year-old
daughter of the above lady. During the tenn
porary absence of the mother the little
girl attempted to kindle fire in
the kitchen stove, when her garments
took fire. The unfortunate chid's
screams attracted several ncighbors to the
scene, who tore the clothing from her and ex-
tinguished the flames, but not before she had
been terribly burned about the body and face,
DIR. Ford was at once summoned and pro.
nounced the injuries of a serious and perhaps
fatal nature
National Republican., 1883-02-24
The Unity Club.

The Unity club met last night at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Henry spalding, ON street,
near North Capitol street. About forty ladies
and gentlemen were present. and the exer-
cises were decidedly interesting The most
noticeable features of the evenings entertain
ment was an essay by Mr.. Charles Davis,
entitled "Christophor Columbus" The sub
ject was well handled, and the paper was
listened to with marked attention. A recita-
tion, entitled Famine" by Miss Spalding,
was we'll given, and the exercises closed with
the singing of "The Bridge" by Mrs. j. r..
Winter. At the next meeting of the club the
Hon. w. A. Phillips will address it upon
aboriginal Names and Titles"
National Republican., 1883-02-24
An Act OF RrnNerY.

A private letter received by an officer OF
the navy stationed in this city gives particu-
lars of an act of bravery on the part of Lieut.,
Samuel Belden, commanding the Juniata,
and Midshipman Worthington, of that vessel,
route to Malta. An apprentice boy named
Benjamin fell overheard, and Lieut. Belden
who was standing on the poop at the same
time, saw him fall, and without moments
hesitation jumped into the sea after him
Midshipman Worthington went to the assist
ance of his commanding officer, and through
their united efforts the boy was rescued
National Republican., 1883-02-24

Miss Nellie Gibson's Tony, II. c., in the pug dog
class.
li n, Barlow's wltchie, second prize, in pug
bitch class.
In rug bitch class.
Nm, Benedicts Dlnah, II. c., in pug bitch class
Miss Flora Cabelps Fanny, first prize in the toy
teTr er class
~ o.J. Waters Gipscy Gilbert, second prize in
the oy terrier class.
Mrs. II. c. Clatke's Beauty. first prize in fhe
King Charles, Blonhelm, aud Japanese spaniel
ClHSt
Mss Carrie Lawson's Frank first prize in the
70 Clsn class.
y, K. Rcid's Hancock, second prize in the for.
National Republican., 1883-02-24
EAST WASHINGTON.

Tho twentieth anniversary of the marriage
of Mr., John IL. Pryor, of the Postofiice de-
partmeInt, was celebrated in royal manner
last evjning at the family residence, 229 A
street southeast. The guests included many
promin cnt East Washingtonians, and quite a
numbel of down town folks" Music, reci-
tations} and bOunteOus repast made
up an enjoyable programme. The TWEEN
tieth anniversary being known as the
chinaI wedding" many costly presents
of thatl material were received by Mr. and
Mrs. llryor, including an oriental antique
toilet I from fellow-clerks of the Postoilice
depart Hent a breakfast castor of japanese
design from number of lady friends and a
beautiiIl decorated tea set from Master Percy
and NJ IS Carrie Pryor to their mother The
guests departed reluctantly at late hour.
Will q servant girl was lighting the gas
in the esidence of Mr.. Fuller, POS New Jer-
sey vttnue southeast, about o'clock last
eveninl the lace curtains accdently caught
fire, ca sing great excitement An alarm
was tubned in, but the flames were extin-
guishedT by the police. Damages slight.
The re Sidents of the Navy Yard were treated
to a pol OpticOn entertainment at Odd Fell
lows hi Ill last evening, Many interesting
views wi ere exhibited and explained.
Eddidi Fowler, the s-year old son of Officer
Fowler, was run over by aswagon while play
ing ON Pennsylvania avenue near second
street eip ST yesterday afternoon. The youth
was pal fully injured, and the reckless driver
escaped eby whipping his horses and leaving
the vici + Iity at q 240 gait.
st. Pa IsIl the crank and prophet, who has
lmost h iaralyzed the minds of the supersti.
tious rc' sidents of East Washington by pre-
dieting Phe near approach of the millennium
was hirnself paralyzed by stout Irish
woman, who knocked him out in one round
last nig hit. "Yer baste" she said, "don't
COON arl pund me wild sich tales as that" at
the SAND time giving him sledge hammer
like tap on his frontispiece.
A yoTJ Iva Girl I'm pbiladelnhia. who for thre,