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The Indianapolis journal., 1883-11-03
How to Cleanse the wasts-Pipes.

oClentlHC
One of the most frequent and trying an
noyances of housekeeping, as many can
testify, and which a writer in the Philadel-
phia Ledger freely asserts, is the obstruction
to the free, quiet outlet of the waste-water
of the wash-stand, the bath-tub and the
kitchen sink.
This is caused by gradual accumulation
of small bits of refuse material paper, rags.
meat, bones, or other offal. which check and
finally entirely stop the overflow of the
waste water, and then the plumber is called
to remove the stoppage with his force pump.
Sometimes this is effective. at others the
offending waste-pipe is cut out ard new
one put in its place at considerable cost.
But the plumber is not always near at
hand or free to come at ones call, and the
matter demands immediate attention. A
simple, inexpensive method of clearing the
pipe is rs follows: Just before retiring at
night pour into the pipe enough liquid pot
ash lye, of 36o strength TO fill the trap" as
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-11-03
The Present American Stage.

Gath in Cincinnati Enquirer
The stage is organized In this country on
merely mercenary basis, with scarcely any
reference to national influence or artistic
culture, The man who can make money by
acting wants it ALL and wants it all at once.
Edwin Booth, l think, has not single orig
inal part. Forrest did have several native
pieces, which he played to the END of his
days--such as Jack Cade," 1.-THE Gladiator
and "Metamora." An imported and false
prejudice has often declaimed against these
pieces, but they have i'll them the
beginning of a national drama. Our
stage at present is good deal like our ma
ton, exclusively absorbed in making
money. Therefore Europe is ransacked for
every new sensation, good or bad. For while
the taste runs on French plays with moral
leprosy in them. Next it runs on London
sensations, of the gypsy and 81 um kind, Then
for a while it will run on adaptations from
the German, of the burlesque sort. Some
managers are always Oh the lookout for op-
eras. There is but little to be made of the
whole concern except some high organized
smartness, little or no length of cultivation,
hardly any earnest purpose, and money got
by any means whatever. To such stage the
British actor and manager may we'll be les
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-11-03
Gastronomic Novelties.
New York Evening Post.


Frozen soft crabs are new venture. Few
persons can discover any difference between
these and those fresh caught. They are
frozen in boxes that hold one dozen, and sell
for So dozen.
A novel feature in the fish market is fish
riety of salmon-trout, weighing from one to
three pounds, having much OF the flavor Of
brook trout
Chicken halibut, weighing from three to
six pounds, caught off Nantucket, is the
novelty of the fish market this week. This
fish SO resembles English turbot that it is
called American turbot. 1t sells for twenty
five cents pound.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-11-03

came up to Roger and his sheep. Cap was
there, 100, watching the sheep. When he
heard the voice of the little girl his tail wag-
ged and his eyes sparkled.
DO look at the dog, miss" said the shep-
herd, hes so pleased to hear your voice
But for you, | would have hanged the best
dog l ever had in my life"
This is quite true story. 1t happened
many years ago, and is now told with pleas
ure of that lady who in later years grew up
to be the kind brave woman, who nursed 50
many soldiers through the Crimean war, and
has one so many other things for the poor
and suffering wherever she could.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-11-03
The Reason Why.


Why do not more American boys learn
trades? One reason is that trades unions
don't favor apprentices Another reason is,
that there are not so many trades to learn as
forty years ago. Boys may learn parts Of
trades, ,khe stitching of sh De or the manipu-
lation of some machine on wood or iron
where mechanical appliance supplies the
place of brains. So much as is required can
be learned in few weeks or months, and if
the boy is cast off another is soon able to
take his place,
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-11-03
Answers to Puzzles.

No. S72.-New Haven.
no S7G.- Cleveland, Lexington, Fond du Lac,
knlamnz0o.
No S74.-The late terrible volcanic disaster
i'll lava.
No. SD 1. Philippine
2. FOrln-Osa,
3. Mal-uiVe.
i. Zealand
3. BO,n-hoIn
6. Islay.
z. Angei-Os
s. Key west.
8. Newfoundland.
No. 876.-Tagia.
No. SIS - 1. Wit-he.
2 W-him.
3. Cuh-it.
d Orbits
3. Bandit
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-11-03
THE YOUNG FOLKS COLUMN.
THE PUZZLE DEPARTMENT.

TEvervtlhuS relating TO this department must
be addressed TO w. H. Gratfam, West 5GaroOr-
uugh. Cumberland county. Maine. Original con
tributiOns and answers TO each weeks puzzles
are solicited from ALL!
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-11-03

How many home has been robbed of sum
shine and happiness, and rendered sad and desc
late, by the loss OF some dear and petted child.
This is a dangerous season for children, and
parents should keep Dr. Bulls Cough syrup
handy. Price, % cents.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-11-03

Cut the leg on a cotton stocking, above the
broken heel, and hem it around, and you
will have good pair of oyer-seeves that
may be drawn on the arms to protect the
sleeves when cooking, washing dishes, etc.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-11-03

c. A. DET.-Matter all used. Hope to hear
from you again soon.
PETE-We should be pleased to have you re-
turn agair 20 the puzzle department
JOHN Z. MILNOR.-It is hOpe1 you will soon
make yuur appearaI.ce in this column.
II. T.--Where are youl We trust yon may soon
make it convenient to contribute again.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-11-03

tiai qualification compelled her to abandon
the project and her landlord was forced to
bring suit for his rent
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-11-03

l. For the first solution of No. S95 we offer a
pack of elegant cards. ,. For the first complete
LIST, book 3. Best lot OF puzzles, prize.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-11-03
RAILWAY TIME ETABLE


Trains marked thus, c.. reclining chair car; taus
sleeper; thus, p, parlor car;thus, H.. motel car
bee Line) c., c., c. & Indianapolis
Depart-New York and Boston Express,
daily, s....--.................5 s. $40 am
Dayton, Columbus ard New
York Express, C e...-.-..--. 1928 am
Anderson and Mchigae Ac-
commOdation. n..-..-...-..----. .11:15 am
wabash and Munce Accom-
mediation n............ 5:55 PM
new York and Boston, daily,
cc.---.--.-..-.-......--. 7:15 pun
BRIGHTWOOD DIVISION.
Daily .... $40 am -. $40 pm
DAILY am. -. 5:55 pm
DAILY am. 7:l5 pun
-, DAILY 1925 pm
ArrlVe-Lousviile, New Orleans and
St Louis Express, daily 6:J5 am
Elkhart and Goshen EXPRESS 1850 ain
South Bend Z Express ....-.-.. 2:15 mn
Boston, Indianapolis and
Southern Express. =. ..--. sos I'm
New York anu st. Louis Ex-
press, daily 11IOp
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-11-03
NO. S95.-cRoss-woPD.

NO. oJ0.-CROSS- WORD.
I am conlposed of eight letters.
nv first is in crow, but not in hawk;
My second is in ark, Int not in chalk:
My third is in oven, but not in bake;
NY fourth is in water, but not in lake.
NV fifth Is III silk, but not in cloth;
My sixth ls in hating, hut not in 10th:
My seventh is in talk. but not in rant;
My eighth is in spoke, but not in cant;
My whole will name to you plant
UNCLE WILL.
NO. S96-sQUARE
I. Aimed .. Pertaining to certain domestic
animal; 3. A county OF Texas; 4. Players at
AMOS QUITo.
No. S97.-oCTAGON.
l. worthless man; 2. Beaten with walk
ing stick; 8. A company of travellers; 4. Unani-
lnously; D. Reversed; 6. Certain fishes; T. A
boys nickname. AMOS QUITo.
NO. S9S.-ENIGMA.
Ihe whole is a saying consisting of thirtystx
letters.
NY 2s 81, / 6 is a fruit.
My 3. 4, z, is part of an animal.
My 8, 10, 16 is step.
My >, 35, 10 is a vessel
My 81, %. IL, 80 is country.
NV %, 13, 2. is part of fish.
My A, 10, 80 is salt.
My IS, II an ancient city.
MY 34 80, 36 is TO employ.
Ny g. %. p is a kind Ol fodder.
Ny 20, %, II. "a is a valuable metal.
My %. 20, 81 is an animal.
My l, 16 is Roman coin.
NO. S99.-DIAMoND.
l. A letter. 2. To fix. 3. Carousal. 4. Pro-
ceedng by threes ). To vex. Is. Before. z. A
letter. c. A. Def.
DANvILLE, Ind.
NO. 900--soUARE.
l. A fish. Q. An imaginary monster, which
lived oa human beings g. To incite. 4. To be
prolific. c. A. DEF
1Apswers IN three weeksl
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-11-03
Chicago, st Louis d Plttsburg.


Chicago, st LOUIS d Plttsburd
Depart-New York. PHILADELPHIA, Wash
Ington, Baltimore aud Pitts
burg Express, daily, s-.--.-. 4:35 am
Dayton and Columbus EX-
press, except sunday ay.--..-. 1855 am
Richmond Accommodation. 4:l0pn
New York, Philadelphia Wash
lngton, Baltimore and Pitts
burg Express, daily, s. h.. sos pm
49,. Dayton Express exc'p Sunday sos pm
lliVe-RIchmond Accommodation, ex-
cept Sunday 900 am
New York, Philadelphia, Wash
lngton, Baltimore and Pitts
burg Express, daily -.ll:50 am
columbus and Dayton Express
except Sunday ...---..-..... 5:4ODm ,
Gew York, Philadelphia, Wash
lngton, Baltimore and Pitts
burg Express, daily ..--..... 1O:s35 pm ,
Dayton Express. daily except
Sunday. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PM
CHICAGO DIVISION VIA KOKOMO, r., c. Il ST. l., Il. Il.
Oepart-Louisville and Chicago Ex-
press, D. ll:25 am d
Louisville and Chicago last
Express, daily, s.-----...-... l1:00 pm
arrive Chicago aLH Louisville Fast
Express, daily, s.........-. 4:15am
Chicago and Louisville Ex-
press, p c.................--. $50 nm /
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-11-03

Wabash, St. LOUIS & PaclHc.
Depart-Detroit and CHICAGO Mall. 7:30 am
Toledo, Fort Wayne Grand
Rapids and Michigan Ex-
press ..--........-. ..-... 2:20 pm
Detroit and Toledo Express,
daily, C. c. and s------------. ll:45 PM
Arrive Michigan and Toledo Express.
daily except Monday. 2:2O am
press. ..-........:.--..-1o:5o am
Detroit and Chicago Mail. 49, S:45 pm
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-11-03

/. A letter. 2. To fix. B. Carouaal. a. Pro
ceeding by Uhrees. ). To vex. g. Before 7. A
letter c. A, DEF.
DANvILLE, Ind.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-11-03

Trains marked thus, r. reclining chair car; thus
sleeper; thus, p, parlor car; thus, h. motel car
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-11-03

l. A fish. Q. An imaginary monster, which
lived Oa human beings. 3. To Incite. 4. To be
prolific. c. A. DEF
ANSWERS IN three weeks.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-11-03

Indianapolis ana St. Louis.
Express, daily c. c....--.. 7:25 am
Paris Exrress .....-.... 4:05p M
Boston and st Louis Express.p $40 pm
New York and st Louis Ex-
press. daily, 5. ana c. c.. .ll;2o pm
Arrive New York and Boston EK-
press, daily. c. c.------.------. 4:53 am
Local Passenger. p..--..---.- 1903 am
Indianapolis Express $3.50 pm
Day Express, G. G., daily. 645 ma
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-05-19
The Trouble ., Basemhees.

Derrick Dodd. m san Francisco Post
 They had terrible time up a, Basem- bees the other day. IL seems that about two weeks ago. B.'s brother, Captain Bazembee. of the bark Three kings. had brough, his niece, little Emily bas. embee. little bearded monkey from South Ameriea. The monkey was as i'm. itative as country congressman. and the way he pre,ended to shave hilasclf ~,th a paper-knitc. ;humped on the piano. and initiated old Bakembce falling against,ic door with laieh.key Tn hand Al three a n.. w1s as Easd as s circus.
 Las, Tuesday Mrs E. vas sitting !, the oWiadaw when ! man drove up wish | load of coal which he dumped an the sideWalk md then faug the bell te sal lee, ihe h4ll. While thc lady oti the house was cndeasoune io cNplain io tho man thai no coal had been ordered. physician iumpcd uut nt his b4sgy wsth a lat If iu. suanenis in his hand aud wanted ta know whether the patient was in etcaf danger ot aoL
 dts B1senbee sutaed away tiam the coal dliees to explain io the doctor ,hal he had better apply next door. when l
 
 inquired what was wanted ,n the sugar and coffee line. Before Mrs. l.. could answer this last question couple ol sc arcei looking policemen came up ,Le steps and deslred to know whether the burglars had gotten away with ueh. Mts. k. was too bc~ildeied hy thls ume to n".ioe tha, a ,wo-ioot district messenger boy was pull ing her apron. while hackman asked to be shown the passenger's trunk. and warned the lady io hurry up II she didn't wan, To miss the tram.
 Just AS the dumbfounded heusekeepet was struggling to oolicc, her senses a couple of steam hrc-cngines came whoop- ing around the corner. and m another sng four inch stream into the thitd story window.
 ''I see it all, gaspcd the poor woman the men,al strain of getting the children of 10 the country, and trimming Maria's : new plum-eolored dress and scoop bonnet has sent me erafy. Now. I'll have to be sent to the Napa asylum. I'm fav,ng maniac. and l'fi go and lock myself up before murder the baby"
 And when Air. I3axembec arrived n hot haste, few minutes laser, he found h.s wife holding guard over herself in the bath-room, while on the back of chair, m the sitting room, the monkey was perehed in iron, of the district telegraph instrument still solemnly ringing for every thing on the dial for the eighth time round. The Baxembee mensgerie is chained In the wood-shed now.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-05-19

wondered how gos away. lt is . pain fal. shuddering curiosity similar to that with which smallpox doctor is gener- ally regarded. Don't stare at my bald kesd l, won't do you any good to ask me where lost my hair. tor I won't tell ecn- and srnnf tell either what is usak~ ing it grow in again. You don't take me for a pasensmed,e,ne advertisement, | hope!
 No. lsi, true tha, Wyoming women like to vc,eg'
 "Nes. but that's go, nothing ,e do wi,h the condition of my cran,um."
 How dc they generally vote v
 "ln hallet-boxes."
 No. bus with which parry s'
 Depends on whether the party IS sweetheart oT hashaed. They often vote against the latter party if he doesn't go all nsh; on temperance questions. There used to be a woman justice of the peace out there. and she fined her husband for getting drunk. Women are eligible as luynaen in Wyoming, They ride to election Tn carriages and seem ,o enjoy Il.
 Would you intimate. sir. that you have no more to say 1 wished to ask your opinion of the presidential succession fl anything had happened In consequence of the shrimp salad Mir. Arthur took al Savannah the other day
 Took. He didn't take IL" A slow smile oversprcad the face oi blll <ye. His kindly eyes eleamed. He pulled his mous,aohe ends up around the corner of his nose. He didn't take tha, salad. He only borrowed Il. Going Don't hurry. Stay and beat me al whist. You can do it easy enough. Anybody can. Goodbye: sorry to have seen you in such an unpleasant capacity. Good night. Sweet dreams"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-05-19
:. No. Dear
Beh ctocke,,'s Clsan-f.

Bob cfoekett's Gisanrf.
 ls it a crime to be a wosnan.' asked Mss. Blake.
 By no manner of means. dear Mrs. E. but VIC should imagine it exceedingly ,n- convenient. at times -say when a mad bull is behind one, with a ten-ra,l {" s,aked and -ridered fence in front. Then, too, when one IS born . woman, the case IS hopeless; for. though preach CTS tell of new birth we have never known ii 10 change the sex We speak, of course, only upon our own knowledge there may have been eases. So VIC can only offer to our unfortunate sisters our sincere sympaihy--a sympathy greatly heightened when ~e reflect upon the manifold enjoymsnss shich fall to the lot of man. The suceuIens quid, the fragrant cigar, the exhiiarsiing "eock-tail,s the exciting game of draw poker" are all oars, besides the gIor,ous liberty of going when and where one pleases, and being controlled by ones o~n sweet wiiI alone. While woman mus, stay at home, and cook, and wash, and iron, ard nusse, and physsc, and disinfsct the twins, and milk COWS, and feed chickens, and nos put her foos of the place even ,o go to church," unless by permission, obtained through tears, of her lord and master. 1" No, Mrs. Blake, t is not a crime to be a woman" bat, alass t h 70 great . misfortune that we, for one, would not exchange sex with yoo, thosgh you should oises us the proud privilege oi mosheriog dozen pain of twins, " 10 boot.5
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-05-19
Jumbo and the Big Bridge.
fEHchAHe~.

There was almost 2 panic among the employees in the Brooklyn ofsiee of the East rver bridge, Saturday forenoon. when r. T. Barnum climbed the steps h was rumosed by turns that he dcsired to secure one oi the clerks as curiosity, and that he coveted the mighty structure itself His real object, however. wxs to move the stony heart of President kings- lsy into permitting Jumbo to cross the
 sfhis check for [, ,ooo.s said Mir. Bar mum, "is the foundation of my asgu- meais. Jumbo is worth half a million. and in spite of his sisc is afraid of water and East river ferry-bosis."
 Mir. Barnum," replied Mir. Kingsley. would take your money, but cannot ies jumbo pass over until the president and governors have dose so.s
 That is mere sentiment seJoined the sh0~man. Jumbo is an international animal. He stands higher all over the world than yoas bridge. Moreover. his weight would test the strength of the csbIes."
 No, Mir. Barnum that bridge must be keps eiosed until after the ceiebss- sioa."
 @My money. wiih ihose of thousands oi oshers, helped build that bsi6ge.' urged Ms. Barnum, and should like so see this S5 900 go into the treasury"
 lt weuld rot look weli fos Jumbo to take precedence ol Governor Clevciand,n said Mr. Kingsley.
 "Al mese sentiment answered the pesseveTisg Barnum. That should not weigh against Ss,ooo."
 Very sorry; Mfr BAsnum, bat 1 can, do it."
 Mir. Barnum sent away, but zf I1fe hour last night he vas still naeditafing how he could give Jumbo--the prc<e- dence of Governor Cleveland.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-05-19
Bill Nye in the Tolls.
Chicago Inter Ocean.

Who is running the Boosssyaag in your absence. Mir. SyeT
 Oh, n's runping.s
 Seriously. who is taking your work ''
 Nobody IS taking [. very seriously. ba, Il is a good deal more serions than when was there.'
 "Who Is your candidate for the pres idencyF
 Well, fl you won't give il away will tell you. should like to see Lydia rinkhzm q, the head of the government.
 Lydia Pinkhzm !'
 .Yes Lydia, the same. She and ] used to be engaged, bat broke II of be- cause she was sach giJdy young thing. Ssill, feel that she Lost a good deal in losing me, and should like to sec her have something to make up for it-S
 What is the rest of your slate -
 "You may make that oat Pm only particular about Lydia"
 "it is rumored that you thought Of run ming yourseif!"
 -l did, but was only fooling."
 What do you think of the czars coro- nzfionT'
 :" I'd rather he should be coFoner- -ated than |. Now, my friend, feel stupid interval coming on. Remember l am an invalid, and go easy with your questisns- 1 know the trying situation in which you are placed. These is my cousin and his wife gazing al you as if you were an es- eaped curiosity. know hov # is mysef. The general public looks upon newspaper folks as peculiar specimens. have had people before now look Al me as if they
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-05-19
AFTER THE FIRE.

Azure eyes n see
 Watched ever gioxins- Light of love kne~
 ! had set zgoIas. Sofi lips part and speak:
 Have my own lips pressed yol HaIr and brow and cheek.
 Has my touch earessed you Restless hands, tn mine
 Were you ever quiet Palm 10 palm. V hal sign
 Make you 10 aeny II Form of gentle grace
 Said your heart # found yoa In your proper place
 When my arms were round yoa Eyes that were ny creed,
 Yam my fond heart 5 presase. To yorr depths read
 Now fer me no message. Then. my girl, go free
 Be my dream al over, You are not for me.
 Nor am your lover. Who hath child and sife-
 Wisely heideth Bacon fgriune for his life
 Hath ! hostage taken. Hazard must he shan,
 Poverty and peril. L.ie for such a one
 >,-altened IS, and sterile S;ra.tene5, Ave unless
 Loves unpurehased treasures lcngs he io possess More than all earth's pleasures. Sterile No. not when
 Ills desire fraiilon Makes him 0. all men
 Best in his condition. i.i;he the beggar fares,
 Joyous echoes waking. \aaghi for thieves he cares Who has naughi worth taking. II what is the best
 Fortune will not giye me. Fa;e of that a; least
 Never can deprive me. -Lfe.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-05-19
Deesoss DisaeJss.
1 f'isssbsrg Traveller. !

The doctors tn New York have be- come involved in . controversy over the perennial question of medical efhics. Sexs to contest between theoiogians. the hercest posemicaI bitterness is that developed by discussion between the conservatives and the Feiormers of med ical ethics, and the conflict in New York has already gone % far that they are talking of sending for lawyer to act as arbitrator.
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-01

sissippi river, and Mr.. Robinson of Massachu-
setts, quoted briefly from the report of the COM
mittee explaining Its recommendations.
After some debate during which Mr.. White
expressed opposition to the passage of the
river and harbor bill this session the bill
was read by paragraphs for amendment.
On motion of Mr.. Page an item was added
appropriating $4,000 for continuing the i'm
provements at Rockland. Me.
Inc committee rose informally and after ap:.
pointment by the speaker of Mr.. Speer of
Georgia as conferee on the tax bill in place of
Mr.. Randall resumed its session.
On motion of Mr.. Aldrich of Illinois an item
was inserted appropriating $4,000 for the i'm
provement of Calumet river
Mr. Van Voorhees, offered proviso covering
into the treasury unexpended moneys appro-
priated by former river and habor bills. Lost.
After voting down number of amendments
the committee rose and Mr.Page said he would
ask the House to sit the bill out tonight.
Mr.. Bingham, chairman of the committee
on post offices, reported bill to adjust the
salaries of postmasters of the House. Calendar
ed
At $50 the House took recess until 7.30
soon after assembling the House resumed in
committee the consideration of the river and
harbor bill. Up to II o'clock but little pro-
gress was made and no amendments. Every
small item proved stumbling block for the
opponents of the bill took advantage of it to
make motion to strike out, followed by de-
mand for quorum in each case. AS there
was barely quorum present much time was
wasted in each instance and the considera Uon
OF the bill was further delayed by the gre at
disorder which characterized the deliberate ms
of the committee
At 1915 the Committee found itself without
quorum and rose and House adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-01
-'UNIoNISTS.'
Men Who Don't Want to be Called
Democrats or Greenbackers.
WHAT THEIR STATE COMMITTEE De
CIDED TO DO YESTERDAY.

AUGUSTA, Feb. 2S.--The Fusion Greenbaek
State Central Committee held a meeting at
Hotel North this evening Every county was
represented. Prominent fusion politicians
Were in attendance from every section of the
state. Among them was exGov. Plaisted.
The meeting was held for the purpose of dis
cusslng important issues to and mark out the
course for the future. 1t was decided that they
would act with the Democratic party in 1884
and that the Soon Chase Greenbackers
should be totally ignored in the future. They
also decided that at present they belonged to
the Union party and that any one calling him
self q Democrat or Greenbacker should re-
ceive the cold shoulder. 1t was also agreed
that big fight should be made against the
Republicans in the spring elections. The COM
mittee believe that in assessing duties such
incidental protection should be regarded
as shall promote the greatest good to the
greatest number Of the people with special
privileges to none; that the prohibitory
amendment as proposed by the Republicans
is not worthy of support. A committee of
three WIS appointed to formulate the action
e the State committee.