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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

THE Rev James Freeman Clarke, the Bos-
ton clergyman who defends libertinism is re-
ported to have declined to go to Buffalo to in
vestigate the charges against Grover Cleve-
land, but professed to accept the statement of
the criminal himself. He was told that if he
would go to Buffalo and investigate for him
self the truth of the stories would be estab-
lished to his entire satisfaction, but this he
said he would not do, and would stand upon
the assumption that the charges of recent i'm
moralites were false. If this be true, Mr.
Clarke has proven himself to be dishonest in
stead of credulous; knave instead of fool
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

OF course, all our good people will under
stand that the reason Mr.. Blaine seeks the
comfort and privacy of private homes during
his brief stops at cities and towns on his route
is for the rest he can there secure. 1t is no
easy task which our distinguished candidate
has before him-to travel all day and make
from ten to dozen speeches, and then review
the magnificent demonstrations at night pre-
pared in his honor. 1t is absolutely necessary
that he have a little rest and retiracy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

If the Courier-Journal were a little less
mad, it would be deal more rational Its
latest folly is to denounce the Irish for be-
traying their country. 1t is foolish enough
to falsely charge, well-khowing it is false,
that the editorial opinion of the New York
Independent has been sold to the Republic
ans. The Independent supported Cleveland
before his character was known. But when it
was revealed that he was VIGOROUSLY and de
family unchaste. it, in common with others,
abandoned him, and the New York Post and
other papers remained true to him and CLOSED
over his Hbertinism by saying that to be the
father of an Legitimate and disowned son was
not incompatible with the possession of all
the yirtuesi
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

AN American gentleman has created a sensa-
ton in London by throwing an editor and his
assistant down stairs on account of an insulting
paragraph they had written about him. 1t Is
probable that this American has been himself an
editor, and acquired proficiency in throwing
Objectionable persons down stairs, which can
only be gained through close and conscientious
attention to professional duties. In this country
the accomplishment is sort of onesided affair,
but in London it appears to work both ways adj
mirably, bringing down an editor as easily as
of the common herd
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

TIE Sentinel has gone to the unnecessary
trouble of getting out a subpoena in charcery
in the suit brought against it by Mr.. Blaine
which will be personally served while the dis
tinguished gentleman is in the State. The Sen
tinel already had service upon Mr.. Blaines at
torneys, and this additional writ was simply.
asked for as a bit of bIavado, over which it
could launch lot of its insulting and libel
Gus malice this morning. The writ amounts
to nothing; it is merely notice to Mr. Blaine
as a summons is in case at law. 1t is not
made returnable until the first Monday Of De-
cember. The only effect of the issue of the
writ is to give the public another proof of the
petty spite and malignant meanness of the
Sentinel
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

Therefore, it will be readily seen why it is not
possible to hold a general reception at Senator
may be there. We are certain that, great as
the desire is to see Mr.. Blaine the little time
he can secure for rest will BIS accorded him
ungrudgingly. On the line of march, at
Military Park, and at the grand stand in front
of the courthouse, all the people will have
ample opportunity to see him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

ONCE upon time hawk decended upon a
woodpecker with such velocity that the latter
barely had time to scramble into his hole in the
tree, losing all his tail feathers to his pursuer
As soon as the coast was clear" once more, the
woodpecker, rejoiced that his condition was no
worse stuck his head out of the hole, aud pertly
cried out, "All right, Mr. Hawk I've lost my
podex but saved my life" The triteness- Of this
Illustration does not detract from its applica-
bility to the condition and temper of the Indiana
Democracy at this time,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

THE Democracy having failed to carry Ohio,
and having saved West Virginia by margin
so precarious that the latter State will probably
join the victorious Republican procession. next
month, are going to jollify in this city to-mor-
row night over the result in these two States.
TO man up tree, such iollifcation would
seem to be in the nature Of non sequitur.
The Democracy appear to 90 in the thankful
frame of mind voiced by the sinner in the hymn
wherein he calculates:
Great God! And am yet alivel
And do still rebel
IT'S wondrous, tbs amazing grace
That am out of hell
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21
To the Editor Of the Indianapolis Journal.

TO INC NuIIor OF INC IhdIRnapOI9 JournaE
1t seems to me the journal might be in better
business than slandering woman by calling her
liar, as it did in this mornings issue-even
very scandaious campaign My wife did not lie
in asserting that the Republican headquarters at
Washington were in saloon, as l think you
know. They have been in the saloon for years,
and the evidence can easily be procured. / ask
you to retract your slanderous and unmaniy
accusation. My wife never makes public dec
laration for which she has not the evidence
Oct 20, 1854 j. c. WELLS.
We again say that the statements falsehood.
We don't care picayune for Mr. Weiss opinion
of what sort of business the Journal had better
be engaged in. The Journal is engaged in its
own business, and part of its business is to give
plain and correct answer to questions when
asked of it, as it did in this instance,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

Do the workingmen of Indiana recall any
speech or utte1ance of Grover Cleveland that
will compare with the short address made by
Mr. Blaine, at South Bend on Saturday last?
Can they recall anything in the history of the
Democratic candidate, from beginning to the
present, that even hints that he is in any par
ticular the equal of James g.. Blaine, the
greatest American statesman now living?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

Not blazoned by fame secure
Wrought of the battles crimson gore,
He comes, the warrior of the poor
And fights for right and nothing more:
We hear the fervor Of his voice
Dsrbed with the thorns of righteous wrath,
And in the Highway Of the choice
Of Liberty he sweeps path.
lis worth is sure
His fame secure;
He fights for right and viii endure!
He stands unarmed-but with his speech
And warns the foes of man and God
That whose stands within his reach
Stands firmly on his native sod:
He loves Aneriea-no less
He loves the home Of those who fsin
Would give to Erin the caress
OF Liberty and love again;
Across the painless ocean-ways
He wields his voice an iron pike
Till Erin knows no higher praise
Than Englands sheer dislike
His worth is sure
His fame secure;
Tie Hghts 1of right, and Will endured
God bless tho man 'yho comes to US
This civic patriot and chief,
Who leads van victorious,
And crowned with glory past belief
No matter what brave things be said
What lonors we woald fain confer.-.
This captain at the Nations head
Is worthier.
His worth is sure
His fame securo
Eo fights for right, and will cndure!
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21
70 the Editor of the indianapolis journal:

To the Editor of the indianapolis journal:
There was bet made on the results of the
October election in Ohio in which the statement
read as follows: "Bet that the Republicans will
carry the State of Ohio by 5000 plurality"
Which way should the bet be decided according
to the statement!
DELPHI, Ind, Oct. 90
Ordinarily such waeers are decided by the
votes cast for the head of the respective tickets,
though as matter of fact, the Republicans
carried the State by more that 5000 plurality
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

THE Independents managing the Democrat
ic campaign seem to think Clevelands chances
rapidly going into eclipse. At any rate they
feel the need of more desperate measures, and
have dug up some more Blaine letters. These
and Insolvency. subject of Queen Victoria,
are depended on to pull the old man of the
sea through
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

If Grover Cleveland had ability enough to
speak to the people the Democratic national
committee would have put him on the road
long ago. He is making his campaign on the
advice of the old man to his son, who was not
overly bright: "My son, always keep your
mouth shut, and then people will not know
what a BANKED fool you are"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

Every author has, at one time or another, felt
the need of honest advice, careful criticism, and
judicious assistance, and it is believed that the
Interchange" will be able to supply this want
moderate charge is made to authors for exam
nation ard criticism, and manuscripts that are
worthy will be recommended to such publica-
lions as are likely to make use of them Esti-
mates will also be made for authors who wish to
publish at their own expense
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21
% the Editor of the INDIANAPOLIS News:

To the Editor Of the Indianapolis News:
Did the Journal of this morning state correctly the
vote giving Governor Jacobs majority Of 10, 1861
Please give us the figures A READER.
PHILADELPHIA Ind Oct Is, 1884.
His name is Jacob B. jackson. His plurality
over the Republican candidate was 15,335.]
The journal stated the figures ceFrect.sEs Gov
Jacksons plurality in 1880, was 16, l36. The al
manac from which the News obtains its figures
distinctly states they are not official The figures
given by the Journal were official from Wheel
ing
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

AN old lady living in Livingston county,
Arkansas in the heart of the solid South, in
writing to relative in this city, says:
''What in the name of all that is sensible
did the temperance people nominate u candi
date for2-premature by half lifetime.
Whom the gods love die young. Pity. for
decency and propriety's sake, Mrs. Belva
Lockwood had not been one of the favored
young ones. Some folks think the nominal
ton of st. John is adodge of the Republicans
to distract votes for Blaine | don't read pc
litical papers unless I can spare a hand from
fighting flies to hold my nose while [ read
Some stop ought to be put to the fiinging,
of worse than mud. | have no objection to
the ventilating of candidates public record;
but when, to injure man. a woman, his wife,
is dragged into unenviable notoriety, then
then somebody ought to be shot. The decent
Democrats despise such a course, and we try
to lay it on the boilers from his own party.
That very thing has given the sympathy of
many people to Mr.. Blaine who are willing to
accept and believe everything that is bad OF
him as politician. Hurra for the best man,
the man that will act for the best interests of
the country at large"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

THIS, from the New York Sun, may be
regarded as pretty strong, coming from Dem
cratic paper: Whatever might be uttered
against the reputation of the Republican can
didate was cast into the shade and out of sight
by the infamous deeds of Grover Cleveland"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

The New York Tribune presents some per-
tinent figures that may we'll be examined by
all laboring men in that metropolis and
throughout the country. In 1880 there We're
employed in New York city no less than 227,
342 people in protected industries These re-
ceived wages amounting to $97, 600, 900 yearly.
According to the latest official comparison of
the wages in this country and in Great Britain,
the average rate of wages in this country is
about 90 per cent. higher than in Great Brit
ain. With the introduction of free trade
wages here, like prices here, must decline to
the English level, so that, supposing that We
do as much manufacturing then. when British
products are admitted Free there will be paid
in New York city in wages but 100000, 900,
instead of the $97, 900, 900 paid in 1880. Sup
posing that in all 800, 900 persons are depend
ent upon the 227, 900 wage-earners in New
York city, the decrease would be at the rate
of $75 per person, sum the loss Of which
must entail much misery upon the people
who have to labor with their hands for a live
lihood. The same effect would be felt through
out the country.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

So long as the solid South is kept "solid"
by such means as are detailed in special
given elsewhere, just 50 long will every law
full means be used by the Republicans of the
North to prevent such methods from obtain
ing control here.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

A LITERARY interchange has been opened
at room No. H. Temple court, New York, its
purpose being to act as agents for authors seek
ing market for their work, or a professional
opinion as to its availability and literary
merit It's relations with artists and engravers
enable it to estimate upon and supply illustra-
lions and designs for book covers if desired.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

In his speech at Toledo, O., we think it was,
Mr.. Hendricks defended the propriety of
national candidates allowing the people of the
country the opportunity to see and hear them.
Mr.. Blaine agrees with Mr.. Hendricks, and
Mr.. Blaine agrees with the people. tits agreea-
bic all around
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

Ex-MAYoR ScHEU, of Buffalo, says the in
dependents of that city have the names in
writing of 1000 Buffalo Republicans who
have pledged themselves to vote for Governor
Cleveland. Current Item.
Yes, but whose writing! If the independ
ents did it there is room for 1000 prosecutions
for forgery.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

platform and elsewhere exhort the young men
of the Nation to vote for such man for
President as AN awful example to young
men, he would have Indignantly replied in the
language of Hszael: WHAT Is thy servant
a dog that he should do this great thingY'
There is no telling what an old man may do"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

Tt the Editor Of the indianapolis Jorr a.:
l. What would YOU term President George
Washingtons politics from 1888 to 1793-Demo-
crat or Republican, Republican.
2. What was the second President John Adj
amss, politics in 1922 Republican.
s. OF what State was Vice president Wheeler
a resident in 1876! New York
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

Mr. BYNUM would burn up all the agricul-
tural machinery-at least that is the fair in
ference from his communistic speech to the
farmers of Shelby county.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

THE republican national committee has is
sued an address to the people. 1t is not long
and lugubrious as that of the Democratic
committee. 1t is short and sharp and in it is
the ring of victory.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

ONO sent in the first delegation last night.
If the Ohio boys see anything in town, don't
ask for it, just take it, We extend them the
freedom of the city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

WoRKINeMEN particularly should read our
special from South Bend as to the effort on
the part of the Democracy to bulldoze the en-
ployes of the Oliver and Studebaker establish
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

A TALL man, broad in his comprehension of
the needs of the country and of the people.
A man that has put his stamp on the history
of his country
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

f. n AUSTIN, Toronto, seventy pounds is the
legal weight for bushel OF coal when mined
within this State; mined outside of this State
and sold here, the legal weight is eighty pounds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

A DELEGATION of forty-one clergymen
called on Mr.. Blaine at Fort Wayne. Now
let the Sentinel howl at political preachers
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

BETTER than all, he is man of decided
convictions, and not afraid to speak out. He
is an American.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

To tho Editor OF the Ind annapolis Journal
Will male citizen, born on the 9Th Of Novem,
Der, 1863, DO entitled to vote at the coming
election! READER.
RUsHvILLE, Ind, Oct, 10
Yes
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

TO the Editor of ths Indianapolis Journal;
To decide a bet, please to give the Republican
majority in Ohio A READER
OCTOBER 20, 1884.
Robinson's plurality for Secretary of State,
1921; for Fiickinger, member of Board of Pub
lie Works, 17,476
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

To the Editor Of the Indianapolis Journal:
Is man who owns no real estate except joint
ly with his wife, competent to act as judge of an
election under section 1858 r. S., 1882 w
GREUNsBUKG, Ind, October 1884
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

BLAINE meets the people face to face. A
full and fair discussion Of the tariff has no ter
rors for him
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

He is a man that wears well on acquaint-
ance, and improves steadily as he is better
known.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

JOHN KELLY is not hopeful of Grover Cleve-
lands success in New York.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

A MAN big enough to fifty represent great
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-21

He is tall man.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-10
Mr.. Young Falls Forty-Five Feet.

A dozen or more inmates Of the County
Asylum who were in front of the building about
3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, heard cry, and
looking up, saw Herman Young, an epileptic
patient hanging by his hands from third
story window forty five feet from the ground
He fell and, they thinking that he was fatally
injured, telephoned at once to the city for DR.
Wagner and he came almost Immediately
He found that in falling, Young had struck, in a
sitting posture, on the edge of the area around a
cellar window, and that aside from being so
badly bruised that he will not be able to sit
down again with any degree Of comfort he was
not particularly hurt. When asked why he had
Jumped, he said, Because / thought that was
the quickest way to get down. 1t is thought
that he intended to commit suicide.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-10
Worrying Their Competitors.

One can but admire the aggressiveness of the
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy management
which seems to be branching out in all direc-
tions. While their Denver route has become very
popular with the travelling public, their elegant
trains drawing large per cent. of the travel
their freight traffic is increasing quite as rapidly
Their Kansas City division to the surprise of ma
jority of railroad men, is said to be paying line
Their last drive is for St Louis on the new line
established by them between Chicago and St
Louis. A fast train has been put on both ways,
to be known as the "Fast Owl Express" The
trains elegantly equipped with Pullman
sleepers, reclining-chair cars tseats free), and
frst-class coaches and run through without
change, leaving Chicago at $50 A. NJ,
and arriving at St Louis at 7;45 A NJ; leaving
St Louis at SEQ P. M and arriving at Chicago
at 7:30 A NJ. All these trains catching on well
with the travelling public, who seem to under
stand that whatever the c., B. SO. people I'M
dertake will be done in a manner which can not
be excelled, and as well as in a manner which
worries competitors.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-10
PB77IS, BASSEFT { CO
ARBITRAMENT OF THE BALLOT.
DR.. Alabaster's Pertinent Remarks Regarding
the Present Political Crisis

Rev John Alabaster, at Meridian street
Church yesterday morning, spoke briefly on a
natterof current interest, saying: 'As a nation
we have reached crisis in our history. 1t is one
of the tests to which tree government must
sooner or later be subjected. Perhaps, as a
srepublic, we have not sufficiently forecasted
such an event, and provided in legal and peace
able methods to meet it. If not; we may trust
future wisdom, enlightened by experience, to
erect the necessary safeguards. But a crisis is
InOw upon the Nation in the closeness Of the
ballot cast by the Empire State. This will put
TO the utmost strain and tension every cord and
s4imber in our ship of state. Small clouds are
rising, CLEANS of fire run along the sky
and rumbling sounds are heard. 1t is a
time for the pulpit to speak 1t is a time
for good citizenship irrespective of party, to rise
above party prejudice. 1t is time for good
American sense to manifest itself The best
work any citizen can now do for his country is
TO cease all loud talking forbear all threats or
Thought of violence, discourage all excitement
and counsel calm, patient waiting of official re-
turns. The time has passed to canvass candi-
dates or parties. That was done The case was
closed and submitted to grand jury of twelve
millions of voters. Their verdict must be final
We are now to show the world the sublimest
spectacle of governmental great nation
accepting peaceably the voice of a miniature
plurality in the decision of a great contest Elk
cept this be DONE we shall give occasion to
listening nations to doubt the success of free
government Let every man shake hands with
hs neighbor. Let the verdict of the ballot be
lawfully, declared and lawfully accepted. Then
let the candidate elected, whoever he be, be
peaceably proclaimed, and peaceably inaugu-
rated and let all the people adopt him for what,
by virtue of his high office, he actually becomes
not the president Of party, section or faction,