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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-22
The Mexican Silver Brick.

New Orleans SpeciaI
Much interest was excited yesterday afternoon
by the unloading of the famous silver brick,
from Mexico gang of men equipped with pull
leys and ropes, dragged the monster across the
main building between files of admiring visitors.
The brick proper is feet long, 81 feet wide and
6 inches thick. The whole is of solid silver and
is valued at 100000 1t will be placed in the
iron Mexican building on massive pedestal Of
amethyst and onyx, a symbol of the barbaric
wealth of the country from which it comes. 1t
arrived this morning via the Morgan line from
Galveston. No less than three trucks gave way
under its ponderous weight of 4 200 pounds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-22
DIR. Jeffreys at the First Baptist.

Rev. Reuben Jeffreys, of Denver, Col, occu-
pied the First Baptist Church pulpit yester-
day morning and evening, preaching powerful
sermons which were attentively listened to by
good audiences. In the morning he selected the
fourteenth verse of the second chapter of Titus
for his text In the evening he chose for his text
the fortieth verse of the second chapter of Luke
commenting on the life of Christ in an eloquent
and instructive manner, and in closing very APP
propriately alluded to the event which will be
celebrated the present week. There is posi-
bilty that DR.. Jeffreys may be selected as pastor
of this church.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-22
the gentleman that was to be called
A New style.


Whtenall Times.
The coat was a very bad ft-too full in the
back.
'Thatll never do" said the customer 'its
like shirt on bean pole
dot coat, mein trent" replied the dealer, 'ish
very stylish garment. Look at dot back. Mein
gracious, it is lufy See dot beautiful putting
der latest style, and don't you forget it. 1t was
made on Fifth avenoo. 1t is the Fadder Hub
bard style, and is actually worth so much ash
five toar more for dot cut" And FIVE minutes
later the delighted customer left the store with
his Father Hubbard coat.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-22

Bates House: Heo H. Long Grand Rapids;
Will M. Bliss, Geo. H. Caldwell Rushville; H.
Mather, Chicago; Milo James, Marshall. ILL.,; Miss
Minnie Austin, D. W. Gerard, Charlottesville;
Jesse Berfeld. Terre Haute; E. Du Laurens,
Paris, France
Grand Hotel: G. A. Bailey Lafayette; Mrs.
r. Cole, Denver. Col James L. Garrison, Bos
Inns, Paris, H.; j. II. Beadle, Rockville; W. II.
Tyler Cleveland; H J. Mccormack Rochester.
n. Y. c. G. RIGHT New York; j. II. Bowman,
Dayton, o.. c. w. Robinson, Detroit; D. G.
Bayne and Howard Fleming, New York; c. John
son, Philadelphia
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-22

Detroit Free Press.
''My dear" he said as he entered the house.
''who is that gentleman across the street,"
II am not sure, but think he is an old beau
of mine"
How long has he been waving his handkers
chief"
''Oh, more than half an hour"
us he trying to lirt with YOUR
'That's just what annoys me- He may mean
it for me, or for the lady in the bay window
above. If it's for me l ought to know it, and if
it's for her I'll never speak to the shame-faced
thing again as long as live! Oh, George you
don't know how vexatious and uncertain it is to
have roomers above you'll wish we had little
cottage of our own"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-22
The Cincinnati Sunday.
Philadelphia Call.


Cincinnati Mother-Well, my daughter, you
were very good in church. Now, you shall have
lots of nice Christmas presents if you can tell
me what the sermon was about
Little Cincinnati Maiden-Oh, yes, of tourse.
1t was about heaven. Won't it be niceg Moth
ing but music gardens, and races, and base ball
games and theaters.
Mercy on US, child Where did you get that
ideal"
From the preacher, of tourse, mamma"
''The preacherl Why what did he say9"
HE said that it would be Sunday all the
time"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-22

CLEVELAND, Dec. 20.-This afternoon, the Cleve-
land Rolling mill Company posted notice informing
their wornen that five departments of their extens-
i've works the Eighteenth war will be closed until
further notice. The mills closes, are the rail, the
guide and the two steel works. The announcement
a surprise to the several hundred employed
in those departments they had previous knowl-
edge of the shutdown. President Chisholm, the only
who has authority to talk for the company is not
in the city, is impossible therefore, to learn wheth
the suspension is only temporary not
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-22
Resuming Work,

PITTsBUR6, Pa, Dec. 2o.-After an idleness of
several months, the steel works of Hussey, Howe &
Company will start up next Monday.
BRILLTANT o., Dec 20.-The Spauldng Iron
Works, which have been closed down for some time,
will resume in all departments next Monday
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-22
Girls Holding the Rag.
Los Angeles { Cal J Times

IUb AhRVItb NNdT IIIIIV5.
Some practical jokers entieed some ladies 10 go
snpeing in the river bed at q late hour last night
The latter held the sack open and lighted can
die for the birds to see their way in. The news
got out up town. and several hack of boys
went down to help the feminine hunters to seek
the festive snipe.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-22

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Dec 2O.-Nathan Gross, a re
tail clothier, has assigned to Solomon Kahn. The
failure was caused by Endorsements for Rindskop
Bros. of New York Assets, $25,000 liabilities
$50, 600; preferences, $4,000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-22

THIS life is too full of work. of duty and of
pleasure to be wasted But everybody don't
think so, or they would not trAe with cold OF a
cough, when Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup, the only
reliable remedy, can be procured for 20 cents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-22

San Francisco Post.
He (solemnlyl-You had very narrow escape
last night Hiss Julia.
She--Mercy; what do you mean!
He-Wen you see had a dream about you
| thought was just about to kiss you. when the
Chinaman raped at the door, and woke up.
She latter pause)-The Chinese must go.
lOnly the intimate friends of the families in
yited1
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-22

A traveller retires to his room, leaving word
that he is to be called for an early train.
In the morning he was aroused from a sweet
sleep by the porters knocking vehemently at
the door,
Who's therel"
Are you the gentleman that was to be called
for the 5:l5 trainl"
Yes. All right
''Then you can go to sleep again. sir; the
trains gone"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-22
Another Cold Wave Coming.

The Signal-service weather reports indicate
that another cold wave is coming, and will prob
ably strike indianapolis to night. A fall of tenn
perature to below zero is expected.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-22

ufacturers and bark sold much higher in London
yesterday than at the last sale. OF course, this
fact adds to the cost Of manufacture, and must
have an influence in determining the future
price Of duinine.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-22
Assignment of Cloak Dealers.

Meyers & Cohen. cloak dealers, were filed to-day.
Liabilities $2l6000 nominal assets, $140, 600; ac-
tual assets S74 900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-22
Failure of a Clothing Dealer,

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 20-M Hoflen, clothier con-
fessed Judgment to-day Liabilities, $15, 900; nearly
covered by assets
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-22
HOrsford's ACID Phosphate,

DIR. j. s. Huffman, Philadelphia, Pa, says:
''lt is of good service in the troubles arising
from alcoholism, and gives satisfaction in my
practice
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-22
AGENTS WANTED,

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H and responsible man to act as agent in the in
PRODUCTION Of the Van Depoele system of electric light
ing Special terms and exclusive territory given,
References required. Address Van Depoele Electric
Manufacturing Co., 203 Van Buren, street, Chicago.
A GENTS-ANY MAN OR WOMAN MAKING
N less than $40 per week should try easy money
making business Our So eyeopener free to either
wishing to test with view to business lady cleared
SIS in one day young man $40 on one street. An
agent writes Your invention brings the meney quick
seeking employment would take advantage OF lib
eral offer Our plan is especially suitable for nexper
enced persons who dislike 20 talk. The free print
ing we furnish beats all other schemes and pays agents
300 per cent profit lady who invested 81 declared
that she would not talo $50 for her purchase Write
for papers, it will pay. Address a. II. MERRILL &
co, Chicago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-22
HUMOR OF THE Day.


New York Graphic.
DO you like her singingl"
''No.b
"Why uoH She is finished artistic"
''Thats Just the trouble. She was finished
about twenty years ago"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-22
The Change Was Made.

! somerYille Journal
John" said millionaire to his son, II have
just willed you my property and made P
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-22

For the Ohio Valley and Tennessee-Partly
cloudy weather, local rains or SHOWS, followed
by clearing weather, lower temperature, variable
winds becoming northerly.
For the Upper Lake Region-Clearing weather,
north winds becoming variable, lower tempera-
ture.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-22
Her Views on the Chinese Ouectlon

Make them your heirs and appoint me trus-
tee" which was DONE
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-22
DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.

Indications.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON Dec % | A. NJ
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-22

"That will never do. I can suggest an I'M
| provement'
| "Whatp
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-09-04
Ben Buffers Photograph.

Mr.. Dana, of the New York Sun,
who is now, while processing to be a
Democrat, trying to elect Blaine by
advocating Butler, drew the follow
ing picture of the great demagague
in the Sun eleven years ago. Dana
will find it hard to "spoil the effect"
of the picture now:
The life and career of Ben Butler
fifty illustrate Danton's maxim, "Au-
dacity, more audacity-always au-
dacity." Whatever of fictitious con-
sequence he has, or of questionable
success he may have attained, can be
traced to that one governing rule of
his conduct. Without it he would
be lost in the crowd of trading dema-
gogues and knaves to which he
worthily belongs. With it he has
become power in the party which,
while affecting to despise his vulgar
practices, yet abjectly accepts his
leadership and humbly bows before
his power. Hated by some, con-
temned by many, and distrusted by
all, this bad man with his crooked
ways, foul methods, distorted mind,
and wicked heart, glories, in these
moral deformities, faunts them con-
stantly before the public eye, and
trafics in them as political merchan-
disc. The notoriety which decency
shrinks from as degradation, he
seeks ut any sacrifice He treats the
reproach which follows such exhibi,
tons as so much capital added to the
stock of i'll fame that had already
made his name odiously conspicuous
in and out of Congress. Rejoicing
in his own shame and coming money
from open venality, discarding any
pretence of principle, bound by no ties
of honor, scoffing at religion, making
politics trade, despotic when clothed
with authority, cowardly by nature,
mercenary by habit, and destitute of
one ennobling quality for manly
attributes to lift him above these
wretched characteristics, he is to-day
the leading candidate for the highest
honor in enlightened and moral
Massachusetts,. To this complexion
have We come at last.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-09-04

MoRRB II. SPiLLARD, Of Cincinnati,
has received the Democratic nomina'
ton for Sheriff Of that (Hamilton)
county. He il a brother-in-aw OF
the editor Of the FREE Pass we
know him well, and know that he il
in all respects worthy Of tho nomina-
ton and deserving OF election. His
county casts not less than G0,OOO
votes, evidencing population OF
some 100000. Our Texas city and
county elections are comparatively
quite small offairs.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-09-04
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From Our Regular Correspondent'l
WASHINGTON Aug. rs, 1854.

WASHINGTON Aug. rs, 1854.
Casting a glance along Pennsyl-
vania Avenue, the correspondent or
observer who has CLEANED ideas from
its crowded surface during the winter
is forcibly struck with the fact at
present that there is nothing new
under the sum-" 1t is very hot,
scorching sun, and the irladies clad
in transparent gauze and the yellow
coated gentlemen are evidently only
practicing what the English call the
art of doing nothing.
There are two closes Of worship
pers at the shrine seen upon Pennsyl-
vania Avenue the one does nothing
in the fashionable dress of the period
perhaps his clothes are propitions to
his wishes; the other "appear to have
their hands full but if you look a
little closer you will see that there is
nothing in them, their labor is pur-
poseless.
1t is enough to aggravate the mild
natures of the Democratic congress
sional committee to find that they
have been industriously firing broad
sides which were intended for the
enemy into their own ranks. The
clerks have been carefully circulating
Republican campaign documents
among the faithful of the Democratic
household. Through some sort of
blunder, documents intended for the
Republican committee were sent,
folded and ready for addressing,
from the Senate folding room to the
Democratic comittee. They were
franked without inspection, and sent
broadcast. 1t might even up things
if it is discovered that the documents
which the Democrats supposed they
were mailing have been sent out by
the Republican Committee. Such
are the vicissitudes of political life.
LESOx.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-09-04

TIE continued filings by a certain
class Of small partisan newspapers ut
Marion Martin for presuming to allow
himself TO be talked Of for Governor
some months since, are beneath
contempt. There was certainly no
reason why he should not have aspired
10 the honorable position of Governor
OF Texas, having been exceptionally
popular in tho State. or course
he also would have been renomi-
mated with the rest Of the ticket
by reclamation, had he not declined
to be candidate for his present
position of Lieutenant Governor.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-09-04
Card from Hendricks on the Cleveland
Scandal.

The Republicans have for some
time been busy circulating the story
that in consequence of the scandal
concerning Gov. Cleveland his name
would be withdrawn from the Pres
idential ticket, and that of some one
else substituted. We had not sup
posed that any democrat could be
misled by a story 30 manifestly alb
surd, but it seems some one writing
from Dubuque Iowa, suggested 1t to
Mr.. Hendricks, who replied in the
following just and manly terms
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Aug al
have your letter of 10Th. I cannot
consider with favor. your suggestions
of q change in the national ticket.
The action of the convention cannot
now be reconsidered, but must stand,
and 1 think it ought to stand. I do
not agree with the probable result.
The probabilities are favorable to the
success of our ticket.
The Cleveland scandal will not
have weight with the people, and
ought not to have weight. 1t is UNI
worthy the national contest Three
times Gov. Cleveland has stood the
test of popular calumnies once for
the office of mayor of his own city;
and each time he has received the en-
dorsement Of his neighbors by vote
largely above his party strength.
Whatever there may have been in the
scandal existing before that, it is not
just either to him or the people now
to revive it. The public welfare re-
quires that he be judged by his pub
lie record, by his capability and fit
ness for the discharge of responsible
and important public duties, and not
by old and exploded private ISLANDERS.
Very respectfully yours,
II. A. HENDRICKS.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-09-04
Cremation a Necessity.
Philadelphia Recori.

l'AAAa AANNRAA
The most ardent opponent ofcrema-
ton. if he will note the rapid growth
Of the silent cities, will find himself
convinced against his will that some
other method of disPOslng Of the
bodies Of the dead viii in the near
future become an absolute necessity.
Take, for example, Calvary cemetery.
New York Thirty-six yesrs ago the
first grave was made and the cemetery
walls enclosed only ten acres Of
ground Now It has been increased
to between three and four hundred
scres. and the iuteTIBeuts already
reach shout 5O0OO0 uhich number
Is Increasing a. Tho rate q ifty e dsy.
And tbis - only one Of New Yorks
many bzrlAl Plaoss
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-09-04

w. r BAKERs name as president
of the Houston Post publishing COM
pany has been removed from the
head of the editorial page of that
paper. The Galveston News says j.
W. johnson has again resumed con-
troll 1t is not inferred by the News
that any one has yet amassed a sufi-
cient fortune by the publication Of
the Post to warrant retirement
from business.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-09-04

San Marcos and Luling have q rail-
road boom They propose to build
road from Lining to San Marcos run
ming up the San Marcos river by way
Of Prairie Lea and Martindale- We
have been unable to learn any Of the
particulars Of the progress Of the
enterprise, but wish them an abund-
ant success. believing It = step m the
night direction The road Will pass
through the finest body Of land in The
state, anl there Is every reason
to believe that the people VII offer
the necessary induceDents TO cause
The road 10 be built LockhzTt
ReEistor.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-09-04
Science Hall Items.

School begins next Monday. We hope 70
see the children Of tho community well
represented, and also many students from
q distance.
Rev. Nelson preached TO u small oonare'
CATION last Sunday on account OF the camp
meeting near Manohaca. This meeting
ing closed Sunday evening. There was a
large attendance and much interest mani
tested. In response TO the invitation given
to those who had been benefited by the
meeting large number came forward and
warmly clasped hands with the preacher.
The work Of repairing Is still going ON at
the school building, The Music Hall has
been removed and placed south Of the main
building. The school room has been fur.
nished with many new seats, all the seats
being provided with desks and receptacles
for books, an improvement that has long
been needed.
Mr.. Mace Lynch is making preparations
to remove to Caldwell county. We are sor-
ry to lose him.
Mr.. James Gatlin died at Mr.. stanley's
last Monday night of consumption. His
death had been expected for some time.
The heavy shower of rain which fell two
or three miles south, missed us with the eI-
ception of few sprinkles from one edge.
II has not rained enough here to lay the
dust since the middle of May.
Many OF the school children will be obliged
to stay out few weeks to pick cotton,
the cotton crop this year is light one.
Mr.. Howe and family returned from camp
meeting where they had been "tenting it on
the old camp ground"
We are glad to note that the schools of
Texas are fast gaining ground, and we con-
fidently expect to see our schools equal to
those of the old States at no distant day.
o. L. w.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-09-04
From ~. Louis.
ST.. LouIs, Mo, Aug, 2s, 1884.

ST. LoUIa Mo-, Aug, 2s, 1884.
EDITOR FREK PRRss.-The prepare
tons for the opening Of the Grand
Exposition, Sept Sd are being push
cd forward with all possible haste
The grand trade procession to take
place on tho evening Of the opening
will DO the most extensive and
magnificent pagent ever witnessed in
the United States. 1t is impossible
to give any adequate description OF
the gorgeous scene nowin preparation
Every conceivable trade, manufac
ture and art will DO presented. The
floats and vehicles together with
some twenty five bands Of music will
make a line extending from Chouteau
Avenue north on Broadway to Wash
ington Avenue and from Washington
Avenue West to Jefferson Avenue
a distance of over two miles. The
float representing Faust's oysters
will have an elegant boat containing
a huge oyster shell and in the shell
will repose beautiful woman-a well
known society bell. Other we'll known
ladies' have volunteered as goddess OF
liberty etc, all identity will be. carefully
concealed however.
All street cars have been ordered
to stop running that evening. All
travel across the line has been
interJicted and no vehicles will be
allowed on the route-except those
connected with the procession. The
committee are rejecting parties
who wish to join the procession, as
the line will be too long asitit. One
merchant insisted on. bringing out
fifty wagons loaded with goods. He
was refused.
All this display and magnifcence
is not sign of prosperity and sue
cess in business. st. Louis is now,
and has been, very dull for the past
year, and hence the necessity of
advertising and display. There have
been many disastrous failures here in
the past six months, and dearth OF
money and want of confidence all
round. There is prospect of better
times however-it has been running
all over the State for the past three
days and the crops are fine beyond
anything ever experienced in the State
of Missouri.
The theatrical season is about to
open. Six theatres are ready for
business, and the managers have all
agreed to open up in blaze of cleo
trio lights on Sunday night. That
will be the grand opening night for
theatres hereafter. This dissertation
of Sunday, this utter contempt fox
the day which prevails among a
majority of the people of st. Louis,
must be subject of serious thought
and painful reflection for those who
have religious conviction and love
for order and common decency.
CARL SMYTHE.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-09-04
St. Leonard Hotel,
MAIN Plaza.
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.

This Hotel has lately been opea-
ed by a Nep York man, ana
promises to be rery popular AL
of the appointments are frst-ciass
and neV. The rate is 81 per day
The proprietor, Phineas +.
Lounsbery, knows how a hotel
ought to be kept /; and we can an
sper from personal experience
that those once enjoying its conf
forts wiH be sure TO return again.
Cars and Omnibuses pass the
door. Sto1kmen wiH please make
a note of this.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-09-04

Col JAcKNAS and Hon. j. V. Hut
chins returned from the Congressional
nominating convention on yesterday,
and report that Miller was nominated
by acclamation. Col Ledbetter Of
La Grange was chosen chairman Of
the district executive committee for
the coming year. They also state
that Mr.. Miller,Mr Phelps the candi-
date for district electOr, and the
candidates for district Judge VIII be
present and address cur people dur
ing The Peodingsession q our district
pourt
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-09-04

A FARMER of Kansas proposes to
send 100000 bushels of corn to
Chiuyahua to relieve the famine there.
Corn is now worth over SO bushol
in that city, and can be shipped from
Kansas and sold at much less price
and still leave good profit.