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The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10
THE MASSACHUSETTS PAUpER.

One remarkable fact brought out in the
Tewksbury almhouse investigation, and
which does not seem to have attracted the
attention it deserves, is the bold and un-
scrupulous manner in which persons are de-
prived of their money and valuables on en-
tering that institution. Watches, money
and valuable papers were at once taken
away, and when the inmate, in the course of
time, desired to change his boarding place,
these articles had frequently been mislaid
and were not forthcoming This is an out
rage which, it is safe to say, could hardly
happen anywhere but in Massachusetts,.
Nowhere else, it is believed, do occupants of
almshouses possess watches and money; but
because the paupers of that State are so for
tunate is there any reason why they should
be deprived of them2 Does not a pauper de-
sire to see the time of day or to have
little change in his pocket as we'll
as another man? And is there any
good reason why he should be robbed? Yet
the Tewksbury book-keeper testifes that he
takes the watches and bank books of each in
mate upon entrance, and locks them up out
OF his reach. Is this a free country, or is it
not? What authority has the superintend-
ent of any almshouse in this broad land for
robbing pauper of his watch and chain, to
say nothing of his bank book? 1t is most
singular that this matter has not been agi-
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influential and wealthy citizens of Massachu-
setts have relatives in some of its various
almshouses. Indeed, it is understood to be
quite the proper thing for well-to-do people
to send their elderly, infrm and superhuous
relatives to an almshouse when it
becomes inconvenient to care for them
at home. This circumstance explains,
perhaps, the peculiar sensitiveness and anger
which the people of that State display over
criticism of their home institutions The
dislike to hear their relatives alluded to as
paupers is quite natural, and were there any
other convenient term by which to designate
the person living upon public charity we
should use it and save their feelings 1t
hardly seems the proper thing to call the
possessor of gold watch and bank
account pauper, even though be does live
in poor-house, and if some Boston man
will invent a better word to use under these
circumstances he will confer a favor. How
ever, though words may be unfortunate our
intentions are of the best, and when the peo-
pie of the country understand that it is cap
italists who are being maltreated in Tewks-
bury indignation will rise high. 1t is to be
hoped that Governor Butler will probe the
matter to the bottom
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10
ABOUT PEOPLE.

THE greatest feminine land owner in Eng
lana is Baroness lin her own right Willoughby
dEvesby, who has an income of $3.50, 900 from
land.
PRESIDENT ARTHUR, so the Putnam Patriot
says, has accepted invitation to pass the
Fonrth of July at Woodstock, Conn, with Mr.
Bowen.
QUEEN VICTORIA dimes at a quarter of nine in
the evening, the Emperor of Brazil at one in the
afternoon, and the Emperor of Germany half
way betweeu,
II takes ZOO, 900 feet OF lumber, every year,
to make the baseball bats of this country. No
wonder foreigners feel their in nferority for long
time after arriving here.
THE Duke of Edinburgh is responsible for the
latest English craze-mule-rding. He intro
duced the fashion by himself riding one of the
particularly fine mules which he obtained in
Egypt.
AN old Indian fighter says there is q peculiar
condition of Arizona atmosphere which makes
an Indian behind a rock, with Winchester rifle,
look like seven Indians-a doublebarreed re-
peating Indian, as it were.
Plus ks niece, Countess Mastai- -Ferrett has
lately sold at auction number of his belong
ings, including embroidered slippers, engraved
watches and snuffboxes, and other gifts from
grandees. The value of the sale great, and
Cardinal La Valletta guaranteed each article.
MRS. AUGUSTA TABOR, the divorced wife of
Colorado'e nieht-shirt Senator, was given a re-
ception by 200 of the wealthest aud most re-
spectacle people of Denver few days after
her return from California tour. Meanwhile
Denver society stndiously ignors Mrs. Tabor
No.2,
THE Oldest living graduate OF the Military
Academy at West Point is General Joshua Ba-
ker, of the parish Of st. Marys, in Louisiana,
who was on Jackson's staff at the battle of New
Orleans. He graduated in 1918, sixty-fve years
ago. and was twenty-four years old when he
graduated He is still hale old man, VINO does
not seem more than sixty. He can ride on
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10

As AN evidence of Apache cunning, Cap
tain Bourke, of General Crooks staff, relates
that these Indians cut the telegraph wire
and inserted small piece of non-conductng
material between the severed ends, the ma
terial being of the same sizeSand color as the
wire. So adroitly was this work done that the
Western Union linemen hunted for weeks
before finding the break. These Indians
were reloadng cartridge shells year before
the civilized warriors of the world thought
that it could be done economically, and
while the technical magazines on both sides
of the water were discussing the practicable
ity of such thing. Captain Bourke consid-
ers the Apaches the most intelligent and in
tellectual of all the Indians the government t
has to deal with.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10

ters this publication in the form in which it
appears is looked upon as little less than
folly. When this matter was first agitated,
and from time to time since, we have sug-
gested that the list of pensioners in each
locality should be published in that locality.
This method would have been simple and
practicable. The end in view would have
been accomplished in the most thorough
manner And instead of this immense pile
ofbooks, that have cost many thousands of
dollars, simple slip could have been fur
nished each local paper at an expense infin-
practicable can be the result of this enormous
waste of printing and paper
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10

The transfer of the New York World to
Mr.. Joseph Pulitzer of the st. Louis Post
Dispatch, has been completed, and the first
number of the paper under Mr.. Pulitzers di-
rection will appear tomorrow. Mr. Pulitz-
ers success IN the newspaper and business
world has been remarkable. He is a man of
the greatest energy, clear-headed, decisive in
methods and manners. is not at all conserv-
yatve, and will be liable to introduce into
New York journalism a few elements that
will astonish the natives. His success can
not be problematical. There has always
been splendid opportunity in New York
city for a newspaper with an infusion of
Western grit and gumption, just as there
Is in London, England for newspaper pat
termed somewhat after the best American
type.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10

MERCER county, KY, OF which Harrods-
burg is the seat of justice, is lively locality.
At Cornishville Sunday night, Dud Long
and Dan Shoemaker got into a fight One
used pistol, the other a knife, and both
were killed. A correspondent thinks that it
is fortunate thing that both men are dead,
for with criminal business accumulating as it
has in the last two weeks, a permanent
Criminal Court would be necessity. With
in two weeks there have been in this county
five fatal or probably fatal affrays.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10
The Attractions of indianapolis.

ENaII5VIIIe JOUrnaI.
There is much in the prospects of Indian
apolis to warrant healthy growth. Already
the largest inland city in the country, it has
developed a manufacturing interest which
has wonderfully attractive power. All of
its manufacturers are reported to be doing a
good business, and this is calculated to secure
the attention of operators in other localities
and draw them to that point Nothing sue
ceeds like success is an old proverb pecu-
liarly applicable to the building up of great
manufacturing city. In addition to its manu-
featuring advantages, indianapolis is a de-
lightful city to live in, possessing social at
fractions second to those of no other city in
the country.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10
Senator VOORHEES, and the civil Service.

Interview ut Harrodsburg.
The Senator said he didn't want to be in
terviewed at this time, but he was willing to
stand by his civil-service record. II thought
when the bill was passed it was a fraud and
the present state of affairs shows pretty con-
Glusively that 1 am right. The Democrats in
Indiana are unanimously opposed to such
nonsense. Upon this subject you can always
hnd me willing to talk, young man."
How about the rumor, Senator, that you
are candidate for Governor to help McDon-
aid in the presidential race?'
"Why, it's absurd. 1 wouldn't have the
place, and besides, Mcdonald don't need my
help to secure him the Indiana delegation
and the presidential nomination. He is our
candidate, and the party in Indiana will stand
by him.
"How do Hendricks and Mcdonald feel to.
ward each otherY''
II don't know anything about that, but I
believe they are ON the friendliest terms.
Mr.. Hendricks is as popular as ever in our
State-but, well, won't say anything more"
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10
A Life Insurance Case.

From Newark Daily Advertiser of May T.
One of the most remarkable life insurance casea
on record has recently happened within the ju-
risdction of william NJ. Smith, of this place,
agent for the Mutual Life Insurance Company,
of New York. On March 10, William r. Hissen,
of BlairstOwn, at that time in the employ OF
John P. Brown, of Newfoundland, applied to Mr.
Smith for policy in the Mutual Life This
CURED on the train going from Newfoundland to
Newton. When they reached Newton, Mr.. Smith
wrote the application and had Hisson examined
by DR.. Miller who pronounced him firstclass
risk. Hssen offered twice to pay the premium
when the application was being written, but the
agent advised him not to pay until the policy Z
was received.
Hissen was going away on a vacation of about
two weeks, and the policy was to be sent to him
at Newfoundland upon his return Mr.. Smith
happened to be going to Newfoundland on March =.
26 and took the policy with him. Mr.. Brown
informed him that Hissen had returned, but
having bad cold had gone home again. A
policy, was sent Hissen at Blairstown the next
day, but this, 1t seems, failed TO reach him A
week later the policy was handed to mail.drIyer
Gibbs to take TO Blarstown and deliver to His
sen upon payment Of the premium to him.
Before Gibbs reached Blairstown Hissen was
dead. He had been suffering with measles.
Pneumonia set in, and carried him off very sud.
denly. Nevertheless Gibbs accepted the prem
ium and delivered the policy and receipt TO His
sens sister Here was "A peculiar situation for
any life insurance company to consider, and
a very unusual position for an agent to be
placed In
cation of the Mutual Life reads as follows:
"That it will constitute no contract of insurance
until policy shall first have been issued and
delivered by the said company, and the first
premium thereon actually paid during the con-
tnuance Of the life proposed for insurance."
George b. Raymond, the general agent, was tele-
graphed for and came to Newton, and after
learning the facts, requested Mr.. Smith to moor
pUrate all the points in written statement. This
statement was sent to the Vice-President of the
company, and he laid It before the Mortuary
Committee. After fully considering the peculiar
circumstances of the case, the committee de-
nnliRV QhnmlH
According TO the terms Of the contract tho
family could not have legally collected the pol,
icy, there having been no delivery or paymenT
not question of law II was q question OF JUS
tice and right The young man offered to pay
the premium twice before the application was
written, and stood ready at all times to fulfll his
part of the contract. The Mutual Life reoOg.
nizes the equity of The claim, and will pay II,
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10
to be true.

THE town of Rockport N. Y, voted to
grant no licenses to sell liquor to any but
hotel-keepers. The board of excise met to
consider the applications and found fifty
four demands for licenses from individuals
claiming to be managers of hotels. Investi-
CATION showed that fifty of these were from
saloon-keepers each of whom had put up
three beds upon his premises and claimed to
to think about the matter.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10

LIBERTY is again imperiled. The first time
1t was put in jeopardy in connection with
the Big Bridge was when it was discovered
that the oath of May, the day fixed for the
opening, was the anniversary of Queen Vic
torias birthday. That horrible coincidence
has only been fairly allayed, when comes
some lynx-eyed New York councilman and
discovers that one of the ornamental figures
in the iron work bears remote resemblance
to lion, whereupon, in fervor of patri-
otic zeal, he secures the passage of an order
for the removal of the offensive emblem and
the substitution of the efligy of a bald
headed eagle, surmounted by a representa-
tion OF the stars and stripes This difficulty
being conquered it will not be long before
some other hideous thing will be nosed out
by the Anglophobists. 1t would not be
surprise, and possibly might prove real
blessing, il O Donovan Rosa and his band of
Invincibes would blow the whole concern
up with dynamite The big bridge is evil
IDENTITY the work of blarsted British sympa-
thizers and should not be tolerated for
moment
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10

cans new hope OF being able to carry the State
in the presidential election next year. The
Indianapolis Journal expresses much gratif-
cation at the improved prospects of the
party, and believes that in campaign fought
on national issues the Republicans have
every encouragement to expect victory.
Some marked changes were made in the
political status of several of the most i'm
portant cities of the State. The result is
doubtless due, in part, to the infamous record
the last Democratic Legislature made, and to
the prominence in that party of a copperhead
who openly rejoiced over the assassination of
Abraham Lincoln. 1t is also due, in meas
ure, to the feeling growing among the labor
ing classes that the tendency of the Demo
cratic party toward free trade is fatal to their
interests ~
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10
Dore's Prophetic Pencil.

New York Times.
With the police watching the citizens, the
soldiers watching the police, the officers
watching the soldiers, and watch now re-
quiring to be kept upon the officers in turn,
the present state of the empire exactly re-
alizes Gustave Dores famous caricature, in
which, under the benign rule of Ivan the
Terrible, the entire population of Russia ar
rested each other, and the last two men
walked off to Siberia arm-in-arm.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10
The Party Doing splendidly.

hlcnmonu Palladium.
The Republicans made a clean sweep with
the exception of treasurer, at the town cleo
ton in Edinburg, johnson county, on the
9TH. The majorities were very large. At
Knightstown, the corporation election re-
suited favorably to the Republicans. At
Noblesville, the Republican ticket was
elected. The party is doing splendidly
throughout the State for an off year. when
soreheadedness, disatfection and general
"cussedness' usually assert themselves.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10
Ireland Then and Now.

Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
A little more than year ago there was the
finest prospect for peace and prosperity in
Ireland that had appeared in a century.
There had been realized large measure of
land reform, The murderers in Phoenix
Park prevented the good work from being
carried out, made the Irish cause odious, and
strengthened the hands of those who de-
spitefully use her
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10

GEORGIA negress killed her husband six
weeks ago. After awhile all thoughts about the
missing man were forgotten, and all would have
gone we'll with the self-made widow had not her
womanly instincts got the better of her discre
ton. She couldn't Keep the secret, so she told
another woman, and she was unable TO keep it,
too. The murderess is in jail.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10

JEREMIAH ODoNovAN, the colossal ass who
has assumed the additional name Rosa, pre-
tends to have received a warning letter from
on the way to this country TO assassinate
him. There is no probability that anybody
but O'Donovan himself wrote such COM
municstion. Besides, the news is too good
To ha trua
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10
Business at Home.

Atlanta Constitution.
The esteemed New York Tribune has
about as much as it can do to keep the DEM
ocratic administration of its own Stale
straight. Hence we hear little or nothing
now OF the Peril of the Nation,
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10

TnE proposed experimental industrial
school, during vacation, under the care of
Professor Goss, Of Lafayette should receive
every needed encouragement Supenntend-
ent Tarbel is to be commended for the intel
ligent zeal he has shown in the matter, and
+ there be any hint Of failure it will not be
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10
An Accommodating Queen.

Baltimore Day.
Queen Victoria has kindly consented to
postpone the celebration of her birthday
for two days, so that it may not interfesa
with the opening of the Brooklyn bridge and
hurt the tender feelings of the New York
aldermen
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10

CONTRARY to the previous understanding of
the Brooklyn public, it is now announced that
pedestrians Will be required to pay toll in cross
ing the bridge. Much disgust is expressed
by Brooklynies, and it is limited that this ruling
of the managers is instigated by New York in
huences in order to prevent a large proportion
of the residents of that city from moving over
into the City of Churches.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10
Qualified for a Nurse.

Atlanta COnstltutiOn.
The esteemed editor of the Boston Adver-
tiser would make a first-rate almshouse
nurse. He wants to jump on the stomach
of the country because it is inclined to be.
lieve some of the testimony in the Tewks-
bury scandal case
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10

THE life of a small child is not happy one in
some of the Eastern cities Not long since a
Philadelphia woman went to her window, and
shot at party of little girls who annoyed her
by playing on her sidewalk, killing one of them.
In Brooklyn the father of a three-year-old boy
has sued neignbor for $5, 900 damages, because
that gentleman sailed out of his residence and at
tackled several children who we're playing there,
All ran away but the baby in question, and this
tho neighbor whipped severely with CATO
nine tails, which he kept especially for children.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10
An Art Center's Resentment.

New York Star.
The authorities at Cincinnati think of
notifying Germany that if she won't take
American pork Cincinnati will stop playing
Wagner's music
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10
Speak 1t Soft and Low.

ST. Louis Globe Democrat.
The health of Mr.. Hendricks is improving.
The news should be broken very gently to
Mr. Mcdonald.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10

THE development in Mexico, stimulated
the jealousy of European countries.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10

THE country is informed by recent dis
patches from Washington that the pension
list authorized by the last Congress will fill
forty-eight volumes of six hundred pages
each. This massive document is intended
for public distribution. Each locality en-
titled will receive this cart-load of matter,
and we apprehend the same will be perused
about as much and with the same zest as
patent office reports. How many will take
it upon themselves to wade through over
2S,O 900 pages in search of supposed fraudu-
lent pension2 If there be men drawing pen
sions who are not entitled to them it is due
to the honorable soldier that these fraudulent
cases should be sifted out from among them.
But whether this cumbrous list will aid
in this sitting is a question. In many quar-
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10
Plenty of Wheat.

Philadelphia Record.
There does not.see % be any reason to
fear a scarcity of wheat next fall.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10
The Amenities of the Tariff.

Louisville Courier-Journal
The Republican press is making all it can
out of an ass like Carter Harrison.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10
THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1888.

THE rich quarrel about what they have.
The poor quarrel about what they haven't
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10

THE New York Tribune, referring to the
municipal elections in this State says;
"The results of the municipal contests in
Indiana, last week, have given the Republi-
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10

THE following letter, published for the first
time, addressed to Mr. Edward W. Bott, of
Brooklyn, N. Y, is General Early's defense for
the burning of Chambersburg, Pa:
''LYNCHBURG, Va June 6, 1882.
"Dear Sir In reply to your inquiries have to
burned ON the same day on which the demand
on it was made by McCausland and refused. It
was ascertained that force of the enemy's cav
airy was approaching, and there was no time
lor delay. Moreover the refusal was, peremp-
tory, and there was no reason for delay, unless
the demand was a mere idle threat. AS to the
other inquiry, 1 had no knowledge OF what
amount of money there might be in
ChambersbuIg. 1 knew that 1t was
a town Of some 10000 inhabitants.
The town of Frederick, Md, which was
had IN June very promptly responded to my de-
mand on 1t for 100000, some OF the Inhabitants
VINO were friendly TO us expressing regret that
mad not put my demand at $500,OO0. There
was one or more national banks at Chambers
burg, and the town ought to have been able to
raise the sum demanded. l never heard that
the refusal was based on the inability to pay
such a snm, and there was offer to pay any
sum. The value of the houses destroyed by Hun
ter. with their contents, was fully 100000 in
gold, and at the time made the demand the
reached SO, and was going up rapidly. Hence it
was that | required the $500,00O in greenbacks
II the gold was not paid, to provide against any
further depreciation of the paper money.
would have been fully justified by the laws of re-
talia tion in war in burning the town without CIV
ing he Inhabitants the opportunity of redeem
ing 1t. Very respectfully yours, j. A. EARLY"
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10
MARGARET E. sANGsTER, having thoughtfully
rubbed her nose over the subject, has come TO the

ruDDeu h6r hOse OVer inc 5uDJ6cJ, has cOm6 TO INC
conclusion that
"They'll come again to the apple tree
Robin and all the rest
When the orchard branches are fair to see
In the snow of the blossom drest,
And the prettiest thing in the world will be
The building of the nest"
Yes, Maggie, they'll all be there, and so will
the English sparrow. Then therell be a regular
monkey ana parrot time for a few days, after
which robin and all the rest will move over into
the adjoining township.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-05-10

and that his offense being political in its nature
was excluded by the extradition law.-New York