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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-17
ABOUT PEOPLE.

AT a recent party in London the Baroness Bur
dette-Coutts wore a single diamond worth
$125.000, upon a strip OF plain black velvet
around her neck
TRANSLATED from the Omnibus: swell, Mrs.
Meier how goes it in the married life4" SAT
first went not to the best, but since from my
husband separated am, come we right well with
one another out"
THE Right Reverend Christopher Wadsworth,
Bishop of Lincoln, has given notice of his in-
tention TO resign the bshoprc. He is seventy
six years of age. He is nephew of the poet
and a younger brother of the Bishop of ST. An
drews.
MR., AND MRS. U. S. GRANT jr., are visiting
General and Mrs Grant at Long Branch; also,
ex Senator Chaifee. The Grant cottage looks
very attractive with its well-kept lawns and
iowerbeds, and no one drives by without say
ing, "There's Grants cottage; isn't it pretty2"
1T is reported that William H. Vanderbilt has
purchased the celebrated collection of paintings
owned by Sir Philip Miles, of Leigh Court,
England, for $3.50. 900. This was the collection
when Bonanza" Mackey was reported to have
purchased. and for the same amount, some time
ago.
PROFESSOR PAINTER, of Roanoke College, Vir-
ginia, has published an address recently delv
cred by him on THE Modern Languages versus
the Ancient Languages" He expresses sub
stantially the same view to Greek and Latin
as was contained in the recent address OF Charles
Francis Adams, jr.
THE condition of Mr. A. Bronson Alcott has
very steadily and materially improved during
the past three weeks. His appetite has I'M
proved considerably, and, notwithstanding the
prevalence of the extremely hot weather of the
past fortnight, he has gained in flesh. His mind
is clearer aud he talks better than formerly.
DR. OLIVER S. TAYLOR, of Auburn, N. Y, the
one surviving member Of Dartmouth Colleges
class of 1908, is now in his Tooth year of life,
and enjoys perfect health of mind and body. He
has never been sick but day and a half. and
has never had headache. The only slight at
tack of sickness occurred some seventy-three
years ago.
AN inexperienced Romeo and Juliet rem
dering their parts on the New York stage in this
unique ItaioEngl ish fashion: "Ared't dow nod
Romeo, oond a Montagool" "Neeter, fair SANTA,
eef either thee dislika." allow coomst dow
heether dell me! oond vareforeP' "Weeth loves
light weengs did I Deer percha desc walls; for
stony leemiTs Gamma hold love out"
THE report, printed here, of fight between
Jem Mace, the English pugilist, and n we'll.
known naval officer. who distinguished himself
in the bombardment at Alexandria, a fight in
which Mace was supposed TO be worsted, and
which was witnessed by member of the royal
family, turns out to be unfounded. The London
agent of Mace has written to say that no such
fight took place.
THE opponents Of organ music in churches
would regard the freak of lightning in the Re-
form Church at Athena N. j., as a special dis
pensation of Providence. The lightning struck
the church, making hole in the roof through
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-17

In connection with the proposed tele-
graphers' strike there are two things the
public will readily believe: one is that there
is no stock in existence in which there is so
much water as Western Union, and the
other is, that few corporations are more mig
gardly. 1t will not be a hard thing for the
telegraphers to secure the public sympathy,
even if they have to go to the extreme of a
strike to enforce what appear to be just de-
mands But in the interest of business of all
kinds, it is to be hoped the difficulties will
be amicably adjusted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-17

THE mayor of st. Louis is threatened with
impeachment for neglect of official duty in
failing to make certain minor appointments
at the time required by law. The offense
does not seem to be a serious one, but it is
sufficiently SO to call for resentment from
the people. As stated in the Journal few
days ago, the first act of willful disregard of
public duty on the part of the public serv-
ant ought to be, and in time will be, the sig
nal for the people to take hold and set mat
ters straight The general diffusion of a
keen intelligence among the masses is a
mighty bad thing for the reckless office
holder
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-17

A VERY pleasant Sunday picnic was held
near Cleveland day before yesterday. As is
nearly always the case, a large per cent of
the participants got drunk, and at 6 O'Clock
in the evening about 200 frenzied men and
women got into riot, in which representa-
tives of either sex joined Unfortunately.
some were dangerously hurt and blood
flowed freely. But it would interfere with
liberty for the police to prevent the sale of
Intoxicating liquors on Sunday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-17

A SAN Francisco man came home recently
after protracted spree and brutally attacked
his mother-in-law, because that lady renon-
strated with him for his conduct. The wife,
in endeavoring to protect her parent, seized
her husbands pistol and with it accidentally
shot her mother injuring her severely. For
this act she, with her five children, was
taken TO the city prison. After regain
ing their freedom the children were taken
with diphtheria, presumably contracted in
the prison, and died, one after the other.
This affliction is referred to by the pious
daily press as "a remarkable dispensation of
Providence" and as a settling OF a family
quarrel by high authority. Perhaps the San
Francisco mind understands the workings of
divine judgment, but had the innocent chill
dren been kept out OF Jail, retribution might
possibly have taken another FORM
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-17

THE discomfort with English rule in India
is already deep-rooted and is daily growing
among the more intelligent classes But
for the present the government furnished
them by Great Britain is no doubt superior
TO any local government they might con-
struct for themselves. Yet this does not de-
prive the people of the right of sef-govern-
ment, but only puts the time of the exercise
of such right in allegiance until. by the
growth of popular intelligence, they shall be
competent to govern themselves. So far as
numbers and physical force go, there is
nothing wanting, the population of British
India being more than double all the rest OF
her Majesty's dominions. But the lack of
intelligence and leadership renders this
great mass of people hel pless in the hands of
few satraps a squadron of the navy and
small force of soldiers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-17

THERH must be good aldermen and coun-
cilmen nominated and elected. They must
be reputable, earnest, conscientious men,
caring not for themselves, but only for the
good Of the city AS rule it may be laid
down as true, that the man who is seeking
the nomination to the council, working for
it and plotting for it, is the man who should
not be nominated. The office of councilman
is one not to be envied specially, and there is
no reason why it should be worked for
The man to nominate and elect is the one
who must be asked to take the place and who
accepts it as public duty and trust
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-17

THE workngmen of America, enjoying all the
dignities of full citizenship, not easily fooled
by charlatans and frauds. man with a ready
tongue and the necessary cheek to push himself
forward may swim the top Of popular favor
for time, but he soon falls and falls hard 1t is
so with Denis Kearney Taking his slender OPP
portunity at food tide, he rode at once into no.
torety His incoherent and riblld sayings
were quoted far and wide, and the sand-lot
orator was drunk on his own fame. 1t need not
be denied that there was a time not
long ago when this blatant dem
agogue could have done much
harm, and to no class more than the very ones
whose cause he presumed to champion. But,
luckily for all concerned, his opportunity for
harm passed. the laborng men of America had
time to weigh HIM, to value him at his true
worth, and to see him as he really was-a man
without reason, principle or patriotism. To fol-
low him would be simply to be led into indefen-
slble excuses This the great body of American
workingmen soon realized, and wher they once
knew the man he was dropped. He is as dead
to-day as an Egyptian mummy His
influence is gone, and he is rightly despised
by the men whom he so grossly
misrepresented. 1t is a cause of congratulation to
feel that hotheads like this irresponsible commu-
dustrlal classes of America. 1t is a indOrse-
ment of popular government, evidence THAT
the people who labor with their hands can think
with their heads, ana can use their influence
as to increase the stability and solidity of the
republic of which they are honOred and
worthy citizens. With the advance of general
intelligence the occupation of the agtator is
gone. Reason viii rule, and madness and an
archy will find nG foothold west of the Atlantic.
S
A CHAPTER in dime novel was enacted in
real life at JohnstOwn Pa, last week, according
to a paper Of that town. Sixteen years ago
man eloped FROM Baltimore, leaving behind his
wife and two children, and taking his four-year-
old son and another woman The deserted wife
came to Johnstown, where she has since lived,
supporting herself and children by sewing. A
few days ago fnelooking young man called
and made himself known as her lost son. He
explained that bis father was a prosperous mil
Ter, living in Tennessee, and that until recently
he had not doubted that the woman who lived
with his father was really his own mother. Not
long since, however the womans brother, while
intoxicated disclosed the truth to him. During
his fathers temporary absence he addressed him
note, telling him of the discovery, and that he
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-17

Mr.. DORSEY seems TO have carried out his
threat, and taken his load of campaign cor
Democratic paper it was published yester-
day There Is and can be nothing new
which Mr.. Dorsey has to make public re-
garding the campaign of 1880, and the Re-
publican party will regard with perfect COM
placency anything which Mr.. Dorsey may
do in his new political alliance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-17

MENTION has been made of the case of
Scorer Charles Bockelman, of the New York
Thirteenth Regiment, who was drummed
out of camp recently without previous trial,
his ofense being drunkenness. Con-
siderable indignation has been manifested
in many quarters over this summary treat
ment, which is declared to be contrary to all
military precedent The latest develop
ment of the affair is also without precedent,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-17

In the general effort of England to control
everything in reach, that government eagerly
took hold Of De Lesseps's new Suez canal, but
now wants to let go of 1t. The proposition
to advance a loan upon the enterprise is in
danger of being defeated. Popular meetings
are great obstacles in the way of arbitrary
measures, and Of late years are scarcely less
so in England than in our own country.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-17
THE CHOLERA IN LONDON.

Rumor, apparently well founded, has it
that the cholera has reached London, and
that the crowded districts of the east end
as it may there seems to be unusual activity
all at once on the part OF the sanitary au-
thorities There is no reason to doubt the
rumor. Scores of ships have sailed from
Egypt since the plague began, and have
drawn up at the East India and London
docks, which are in the heart of London's
most unsavory and untidy populations.
The narrow, winding streets and lanes of the
eastern district of the great me-
tropolis are swarming with half
fed humanity. Dirt and filth are nor
NAL conditions of life in that region. With
cholera let loose upon them, the place would
be veritable slaughter-house, and the NOR
tality would be frightful to contemplate In
the metropolis of London, covering as it
does, 1874 square miles of territory, there are
crowded together more than 1000 600 peo-
pie, or twice as many as in the entire State
of Indiana. Tens of thousands of these dem
liens have never been beyond the city limits
have no idea of how the country looks, and
no desire to go there. These could not flee
from contagion and plague. There
is no place to take them and no way to trans
port them. Half the population of London
have not means sufficient to maintain them
week placed in a new locality and deprived
of their accustomed employment. Ii the
cholera comes among them there is nothing
to do but to face it as best they may. How
well they could do that may be realized
when their mode of living is contemplated
Surrounded by dirty streets, stretching in
endless confusion on every side, and packed
away like so many herring in close, unven-
tilated, filthy quarters, they would perish
by thousands. The British government
has evinced no anxiety in regard to this APP
preaching evil, and apparently has been
criminally apathetic. Mindful only of its
ocean commerce, it has allowed the safety of
its people to be threatened in order that
DlSliieSS may be hept up w III cholera III
London the health of the world would be
threatened. Vessels leave the east end of
London almost daily for every port in the
globe. The seeds of contagion would be
sown on the shores of every sea, and escape
would be possible only through the most un-
compromising quarantine. 1t needs no
alarmist to point out the danger that
now threatens America, more to
be dreaded than war, because more destruc-
tive of life and more disastrous to commerce
A frightful plague menaces our ports The
urgency of complete sanitary defense ought
to need no special pleading. We cannot al
ford to let the cholera gain a foothold on
our shores. If it does the wisest scientist
cannot predict the end, though all may feel
assured that such visitation would work a
frightful destruction of life. The situation
is of gravest import Whether it be true
that the cholera has already reached Lon
don, it still remains possibility and proba-
bility, and no precaution should be spared
to counteract it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-17

and occasions much comment. Young
Bockelman has brought civil suit for $685.
900 damages against the colonel of the Thir-
drummed out. The plaintiff claims that his
treatment was malicious and without justifi-
cation. and that his social injuries and mem
tai suferings in consequence of the indigni-
ties imposed upon him are very great.
Bockelman has several influential friends,
who it is supposed, will push the suit and
the result is looked for with interest.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-17

THE New York Times of yesterday pub
lished an elaborate statement collated from
all the States of the Union, respecting the
choice of The people for presidential candi-
dates The Republican favorite is Mr..
Blaine, with President Arthur next, with
Edmunds Grant. General Sherman and Gen
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-17

INSTANCES of Spartan courage and endurance
occasionally crop out even in this age, which it
is the fashion to call degenerate. Boston
paper tells this story of a gentleman who placed
his wife and children upon an outgoing steamer
and remained upon the wharf to catch final
glimpse of his dear ones; He leaned against
post to which one of the steamer ropes had been
made fast. AS the boat moved out the rope was
loosened, and crack in the post suddenly closed
with vise-like grip upon one of the gentleman's
hands, badly crushing it. and causing agoniZing
pain. With rare nerve and thoughtfulness for
his wife. who was watching him, he made no
cutlery but composedly waved his handkerchief
with the other hand until the boat moved slowly
out of sight, Not till then did he make known
his situation to the bystanders With much
difficulty the hand was freed aud was found TO
be SO severely injured that ampuJation was
necessary.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-17

THE will of the moral, intelligent masses is
the highest law in the land. Our constitu-
tions are supposed to embody it, and the
statutes resting upon them to express it.
Where this is not so there will be serious
friction in public affairs until it is made so.
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outrages.

Hon. JOHN B1GELow is reported to be the
confidential friend of Mr. Tilden, the inter
York Times few days ago This is not de-
MED, and makes the statement very near, if
not entirely authoritative. Mr.. Tilden is in
the field
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-17

To the everlasting credit of the late Tom
Thumb be it said, that he refused to make
circus of his marriage, but united to the lit
tie lady of his choice in manner as regular and
dgnited as though he were a six-footer. Mr..
Barnum, seeing how wonderfully they "drew"
after it became public that he and Miss Warren
were engaged, offered them $4,000 If they
would postpone the wedding month, He also
attempted to have them married in public at so
much admittance per bead. The little couple
were married in Grace Church, and afterwards
held reception at the Metropolitan Hotel. That
was in 1862.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-17

Now that the tax sulphur has been abol
ished and 76 per cent. of the tax on parlor
matches taken off, the understanding public
ought to reap the benefit; but, sad to relate, this
is not sure to be the result. Under the old law
all manufacturers were obliged to put 100 sui
phur matches in each box, but now the number
is not regulated. Already this omission is being
taken advantage Of and the boxes are "short
count" For the same money we may buy more
boxes than formerly, but it does not necessarily
follow that we secure greater number of
matches in the transaction.
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intended finding his mother. He left him, and
had spent the time in searching for her The
story varies from the novel in not supplying the
young man with untold wealth, but in lieu of
this he advises his mother to sue her husband for
asettlement, that the final outcome is substan-
TALLY the same.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-17

IT begins to look like General Crook will
have to make his campaign over again. The
Apaches left uncaptured in Mexico are on
the war-path and committing all manner OF
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-17

LOUISVILLE wants the National Republican
convention. Louisville and Indianapolis
cannot both have it, and we are surprised at
the claim made by our provincial neighbors.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-17

IT is said that none of the famous prime
donne have rendered their sympathes to the
bereaved family of Mile. Litta. She one OF
the most promising singers of the time, and her
life pure and sweet as her musical gifts
were delightful.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-17

IT is now customary to refer to the in
fantile mortality in New York city, on ac-
count of bad quarters and excessive heat, as
SO many killed. 1t is not a bad idea.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-17

NEW HAVEN, Conn, comes forward with two
hackmen fighting in IA cemetery beside new
made grave. They were wrangling over their
fares. For the land of steady habits this is
bit discoura Oino
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-17

81 k" whoever he may be. evidently being
ashamed of his name, is informed that he would
lose his money if the Journal were weak enough
to think important questions could be settled by
the gamblers plan of betting.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-17

THE greater part Of the philosophical, chem
ical and astronomical apparatus of the celebrat-
ed DR.. Joseph Priestly, the discoverer of oxy-
gen, have been sent from Northumberland, Pa,
by the family of his great grandson, the late DIR.
Joseph Priesty, of Washington, to the Smith
sonlan Institution, and will be prominently dis
played in the National Museum. The apparatus
is of great historical value III the eyes of scien-
tifie men,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-17

"CALIOo BALLS" in this country are gotten up
for the purpose of showing how pretty the girls
can look in simple attire. In England print
manufacturers give calico balls and array their
prettiest mill girls IN cotton goods made up
after the most elaborate of fashionable styles.
In one case the object is to display the young wo-
men, in the other the young women merely
expected to enhance the beauty of the calico.
In the matter of enjoyment there is probably no
material difference-if partners are sufficiently
uumerOus.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-17

ga FREE bath-houso is what we need."-Chi.
cagO Inter Ocean.
That's So
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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

Can be found at the following places:
LoNDoN-American Exchaugein Europe, 4le Strand
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CINClNNATI-J. {. Hawley & Co, 1874 Vine street.
LoUISvILLE-C. T. bearing, northwest corner
Third and jefferson streets.
ST. LOUIs-Unon News Company, Union Depot.
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PARIS-American Exchange in Paris, 50 Boulevard
des Capucnes.
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NEW YoRK-Fifth Arenne and windsor Hotels.
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