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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-15
A Judge on a TreadmiIl.

From London Letter.
The fact has been solemy telecraphcd TO
London that one of the Judges has been on the
treadmill teXpermentally, of cOursel. and the in
cident has been made the subject of several edi
tOrial comments and not "A few ponderous jokes
Mr.. Justice Day was the eXperImontaSt but the
reporters do not say how his lordship liked the
task of going up stairs and never getting to the
top. 1t is to be hoped that his experience was
not so bad that of one Of the English Judges u
few years ago, of whom the following ludicrous
story is told: His ordship, while visiting model
show prison IN the provinces noticed treadnill,
and. his curiosity being excited, he determined
TO try the labor to which in his time he had
sentenced so many prisoners. He was not to
be pclsuad, out Of the notion and, stepping
on to the machine told warder to set it going.
The man did so. and after about ono and II hall
minutes experience his ordships curiosity was
quite satisfied. and lac ordered the mill TO be
stopped But il turned out that although the
mill was set to do the shortest possible spell, it
could not be stopped until that time was finished
SO the Judge had to so on grinding until twenty
minutes had expired His lordship afterward
remarked that there was only one man in tho
world he would like to sentence again to hard
labor on the tread mill. Need say that that
one individual was the stupid warder who hal
neglected to explain the spell principle before
his orlship took his ''turnP
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-15
THE PORTER couHr-ulRrIAU.
What the Reports on Nile in the War Depart
ment Are Supposed to Show.

New YORK Graphic.
An old Washington correspondent, who has
had many condolences extended to him, SAYS thai
there has always been an understanding held,
apart from the direct testimony on which iudc
ment had to be predicated. in the verdict against
tfz John Porter, that there was privately before
the court martial a mass of reports, etc, from
the War Department, going to show the exist
ence, at McClelans headquarters and in the en-
tourage by which he surrounded, Of what
was then termed disloyal feeling 1t will be
remembered that a Major Key, Of Little Macs
staff, was dismissed summarily from the army,
for using disloyal talk. and declaring after An
teitam that The General did not mean to pursue
the defeated rebels in an effective man
ner, as it was not desirable to ret the
war be settled by ''the ri,uuals' Such talk, the
informant declares, could be constantly heard
among the younger men who served on McClel-
lans staff or those of his faVorite lieuenants.
1t was not uncommon to hear of the Little Ma
pOeOn' being made dictator and similar eN-
preSSions that meant nothing in reality and
when test case came, but were nevertheless
the frOth and spume carefully bottled and con
veyed to Washington. II may we'll he that this
secret testimony influenced the Judgment of the
gallant officers, who with such testimony as was
then before them in regard to Porters alleged or
proven deinquencies were also ready TO believe
that there was really disloyal feeling and plot
within the Army of the Potomac, which was Of
strength sufficient to require the making of an
example. Such is a suggestion of what may be
eSJdpllSneu Dy Jne proposed WITHDRAWAL from the
court-martial survivors Of the injunction OF Sc
crecy.
1t is of some Importance to examine into the
make up of the court General David Hunter
was, though an old army man, Republican in
political feelings Aiaiorgeneral Il. A Hitch
cock was an old West Pointer or regular of Yer
mont birth and citizenship, who had been out Of
the service long before the war. He was a quiet
philosophical sort Of man, with scholarly taste
anti -slavery leanings and serving then as the
military adviser of the Secretary of War. Tho
brigadiergenerals were politically divided
Three Of them were Observation-Disclosures, Casey
and Ruford-all of them either non-partisau or
Democratic 3. NJ. Prentss was an illinois war
Democrat j. p. Slough had been bitter Dem
ocrat before the war, having been the leader of
his party in the constitutional convention that
framed, at Wyandot in 1858 the present Con
stitution of Kansas General Rufus King was
Republican. General Garfield was an uumis-
taxable radical Republican. If the court was
not fair one, it would nave been impossible
says the eX Washington correspondent. to have
made one that would have been 1t was in lean
ings, if its members could have allowed such to
shape or bias their minds, equally divided five
each way, while four of the five regulars were
friends of Colonel Porter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-15
Senator and Mrs. Logan at Home

Washington Letter in Springfield Republican.
Senator Logan like others talked Of for the
presidency is in the Glands of his friends 50
Whether he is making any effort himself is quite
another thing l heard the remark the other
day: 'The Logans ought to take a house, so
they could see people and entertain. They ought
to get out of their dingy rooms. which were well
enough before he became prominent 1t is
true that Senator and Mrs. Logan have lived in
the same boarding house for dozen years for
several reasons. They. are comparatively poor,
and could not possibly keep house on his salary,
which would not be sufficient to furnish lunch
cons to half the Illinois people who visit them
in their "dingy rooms,r to say nothing of
visitors from other States Senator Logan
has been in Congress some twenty years. and
| doubt if he is much richer to-day than when
he first came here l will not say that he does
not desire to be President but if he could be
come President by taking house and living be
yond his income do not believe he would do it
| have never known any man who had greater
contempt for pretense and keeping up an appear
ance than Senator Logan. Mrs Logan is good
i.idlager, and is in full accord with him, in lv
ING in a style according to their means. They
cannot afford to keep house. so they live in thu
same boarding house, year after year. There IL
no elegance, but their rooms are comfortable
and in a way she has made them attractive. IN
truth, some folk would call their rooms shabby
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-15

New York Mail and Express.

The Pope has decided, in conference with the
American bishops, that all the clerical banks
under Roman Catholic control must be wound
up within five years, and the wisdom of the de-
cision will be universally recognized. The
wreck of Bishop Purcell's banking enterprise in
the diocese of Cincinnati, involving a loss of
nearly S., 900 900 to about $500 creditors has
inflicted an injury which the Church of Rome
will find it impossible to wholly remove without
some provision for the ultimate payment of the
dead prelate's debts; and it is nOtistrange that
an order to close all clerical banks has gone
forth from the Vatican. 1t has also been deter
mined to modify the present plan of holding
church property in the individual name of each
bishop, and hereafter board of counselors will
be associated with the bishops in its administra-
ton. Experience has shown that in the churches
of all denominations the ministers should not
incur much responsibility in ecclesiastical
finance,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-15
The New London Times Editor.

Pail Mail GaZette.
The editor of the Times, people used to say,
was as good as a Cabinet minister, and on that
showing one must almost go back to the times of
Pitt for parallel TO the new appointment, for
Mr. Buckle is only just over thirty. He went
up to New College with Winchester scholar
ship twelve years ago, and his Oxford record is
evidence alike of industry and of varied attain
ments. He went in, we believe, for two schools
in "Moderations," and subsequently obtained
two first-classes in greats" Classics and his
tory, as well as the Newdigate prize poem Ton
Livingstonel, and fellowship at All Souls.
Mr. Buckle had not long taken his degree when T
chester Guardian, and the confidence in his
future, which he showed by refusing this offer,
was soon justified by his appointment as assis-
tant editor under Mr. Chenery. Mr.. Buckle has
and every one will hope in the interest of
English journalism, that he will make the most
of it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-15
JOHN sHERMAN's PU,sNAcrrY.
How He Resented an Insult from AZ. Wright,
Of Tennessee.

Ben: Perley Poore in Boston budget
Even Senator John Sherman was pugnaclous
III the exciting days Of Nh Buchanans admins
tration, when the rebellion was brewing. One
day, in the House Of Representatives, during a
discussion on striking from the appropriation
bill an item of $40 600 to pay the Kansas Legis
lature, Mr.. Sherman made some remarks which
were not acceptable to Mr. Wright, of Tennes-
see, who said, soto voce, That's lie" Mr.
Sherman did not hear this remark but found IL
reported in the Congressional Globe the
next morning. Rising to II personal expla
nation, he called the attention of the
House to the fact, and wished Mr., Wright to
say what he chose as to whether he was cor
recty reported. Mr.. Wright replied that he
meant by it no disrespect to the House but nc
believed at the time and then believed, that the
statement made 10y the gentleman from Ohio
was untrue. Mr., Sherman rejOned that he sup
posed it was only necessary to call the attention
of the member, with whom his relations had
been kindly, to the remark which had been made
to elicit from him manly retrActIon. in that
he had been mistaken. He believed the remark
to be the language of hlackguardsm. pro
duced by excitement and intoXieaton. Mr.
Wright sald that he could not, of course be eX-
pccted to handy epithets with the gentleman
from Ohio until he relieved himself from the i'm
putatiOn cast upon him.
There was, of course, much talk about the af
fair but nothing occurred until soon after the
meeting OF the House on Thursday. Mr.. Wright
passed over to the seat Of Mr. j. Morrison Harris,
of Maryland who sat near MI Sherman, and
read to Mr. Harris a note he was holding in his
hand After the conclusion Of his interview, and
as he was rising from his seat, he looked at Mr..
Sherman in a nenacns and insulting manner.
MIR. Sherman seized quantity Of waters from
the receptacle On his desk and threw them in Mr..
Wrights face. The latter at once rushed to
wards Mr. Sherman and would have struck him
had he not been caught by MIR. Harris who per
suaded him to take his seat Mr. sherman said
that he Thought Mr.. Wright had Intentionally
endeavored TO insult him, and he consequently
threw the waters al him Mr.. Wright did not in
any way renew the hostile demonstration
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-15
EnSland's Throne.


full mai OdHette.
The throne of England, so splendid when
covered with silk velvet and gold, is, in fact,
only an ''old oak chair" over eight hundred
years in use for the same purpose. It's exis
tence has been traced back TO the days of Ed
ward. The wood is very hard and solid. The
back and sides we're formerly in various colors
and the seat is made of a rough-ooking sand
stone 26 inches in length, II in breadth and
grand regularity of the chair Numberess
legends are told in connection with it, the truth
probably being that it was originally taken from
Ireland to Scotland and served at the corona
ton Of the early Scottish kings,
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1884-06-27
Show Day Happenings.

Sneak thieves entered the residence
of Mrs. Seaton in the east part of town
Wednesday and ransacked drawers,
trunks and closets for valuables. We
have not learned whether anything OF
value was missed or not.
A man pursued by the marshal show
night ran into the railroad pond and
after calling for help disappeared. The
marshal supposed he sank, and had
the pond searched but did not discover
the body. Other parties repor. that
the IN an escaped IN the darkness on
the opposite side.
Two warm little "fsticuff" contests
took place on show day, but we have
not learned the names of the beliger.
ants.
a man named Little, arrested for
carrying concealed weapons en- We'd
nesday was fined $500 and costs. He
left revolver and watch as security.
Mr.. D. D. Glenn's little son was taken
sick and had to be carried home, We'd
nesday afternoon.
The biggest part of the show, as
usual, consisted of bill boards and
tents. Those who staid away did wisely.
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A Big Thing.
WIN. HART.

The committees appointed for the
purpose have been very successful in
collecting funds for the Big Fourth"
to be celebrated at this place and the
Fire Works promise to be a good
deal ahead of any similar display ever
gwen in Kirksville. Everybody con-
nected with the proposed celebration
seem, to be taking hold with vim. and
we believe We can safely promise the
thousands of visitors that will be pres
emit something unique and satisfactory
IN the way of a Fourth of July celebra-
ton. Come everybody, with your
wives. sons and daughters, and well
filled baskets for grand old fashioned
revival of patriotic ardor.
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The One PRICE HOUSE
] F. WHITACREs g. CO
OFFER YOU
GREATER INDUCEMENTS
10 spend your Dollar With Them
Than any other concern in North Misso,s;

Than any other concern in North Missous
They carry one of the largest stocks in
this part OF the country, requiring two
large rooms to display their goods. Being
extensive dealers and cash buyers and hay.
ing more than ordinary facilities Of know.
ing and securing the lowest prices in the
wholesale market, they are CONSEQUENTLY
prepared to give their customers all the adj
yantages in prices. of the best houses Of our
larger town and cities. Their method is to
offer ever article for the very least MONEY
it can possibly be sold at anywhere. SO that
those who purchase their goods of them
know that they have gotten them at inside
figures 1t is thus by giving their custom
ers the advantage OF the very lowest mar
ket prices that they have built up their ex-
extensive business. Their business IS conducted
on the only and lasting principle The Interest Of Then
Paronshence they only handle the best of goods Don't
fan te call on them before making your purchases Re-
member they have but price every article and that
they Guarantee everything to be represented
West Side Square NEW YORK STORE.
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TO MY PATRONS.

I have secured the services of Mr..
H. B. Judd, first-class baker and
candy maker, Of Quincy, and am now
prepared to furnish all kinds of bread,
cakes, pies, and everything found in
my line. Also fresh candies at all
times. 1 have known Mr. Judd for a
number of years he having been In
my employ before. l am also prepar-
ed to deliver promptly, ice-cream,
cakes. pies, etc., on short notice to
any part of the city. While I feel
thankful for past patronage would say /
have spared no pains or money in &C.
commodations for my future trade.
Ice.cream always on hand.
Respectfully, &c. MAYNARD.
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TRUE MERIT.
A Charming Remedy for DIanhoea and Sum
mer Complaints.


"We have used all your TosIc As
TRrNeENr with happy results. Not a
single complaint relating to 1t has ever
reached us.'-[ Jones e Jackson, drug
glsts, Jonesburg, Mo.
'sPlease send us two dozen MARSH s
Tonic AsTRrNGENr at once. 1t works a
charm in Diarrhea and summer COM
plant. Ward & Venable, druggists,
Pattonsburo, Mo.
MARsH's Tonic AsrRlNGEsr is for sale
by w. G. Fout, druggist, Kirksville.
1t quickly cures Diarrhea, Dysentery,
Cholera Infantu m, Cholera Morbus,
and the Summer Complaint of children.
1t is delightful remedy for old and
young. Price so cents.
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aRArHIcs.


Where was the might watches
when the fire broke out.
Commencement is over and Kinks
VILE has resumed her normal condi
ton.
Weare prepared to furnish engraved
Office stationery for almost any bust
ness. Call and examine samples.
Parties desiring to start conflagra.
tons should give the Kirksvil)e night
watches twenty-four hours notice.
The city marshal came near making
an important arrest during the perfor-
nance Thursday afternoon.
"DoD you forget we are going to
have the biggest fouth of July celebra-
ton ever witnessed IN Kirksville. Come
and bring the family.
A party of young FOLKS made a sort
of picnic excursion to the Adair neigh
borhood on Sunday last. Of course
they had delightful time.
Don't forget the meeting of the
Blaine and Logan club at Harlan's
Hall on Saturday night. Organization
to be completed and officers elected.
The Holiness" people closed their
ampaign in this place Sunday night
and Monday strgek tent and the mis-.
sionaries depaf sfor fresh fields OF
conquest. Success only moderate.
Mr.. A. Mcclure is laying the fonn-
dalton for fine two story residence
Just east of the Christian church. The
main part is To he Aka, two stories in
highth. with one story kitchen attach
ID.
Mrs. s. e. Bishop will give her last
lecture In Kirksville next Sunday at
Bayior's Hall sp. NJ. Subject Spiritual
ism, and Its relation to the growth and
har piness OF humanity here, and here
after. Turn out an give her good
audience. II.
VIM. Arson Woods mower at Bras.
field e. Ke.loggs.
l hereby return thanks to the par
ties who aided in preserving my build
ing from destruction by the late fire,
and especially to Alfred Smith who
aided me in the midst of smoke in COW
ering the window, facing the wooden
buildings, with sheet iron, without
which, beyond doubt, the brick build
ings could not have been saved.
WIN. HART.
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Cash subscriptions.
The following subscriptions have been re-

A correspondent in the west part of
the county furnishes US with The follow
ing: Crops of all kinds look very
promising. Wheat is almost ready to
harvest and promises generally good
yield. DR.. Willard, of Kirksville, was
called to visit Mr.. ]. w. Trultt last
Sunday. He has been quite sick for
some time. Miss Kate Hickman is
lying dangerously i'll at Noyinger. She
is attended by DIR. S. L. Sage. The
Novinger post-office controversy settled
by the retention of the presentincum-
bent, Mr.. A. Kinyon."
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Suits, nobby suits
at Doneghy Bros.
Stark NursurIes. Louisiana, Mo.

The oldest in the west. Established
1885. 300 acres. Propagate all the best
old and new varieties of Fruits, ETC.,
adapted for our Western soil and eli
mate. Everything true to name and
exactly as represented. We replace any
Trees, &C., that die. at half retail price.
Book of Instructions ON transplantlng
and management OF trees, ETC., free to
our customers. NC If
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Wahi & 1IInnear.

Would respectfully announce to tie
public that they have their ew Bake
Oven completed and from now on will
be prepared to furnish, at lowest rates,
Fresh Bread, Pies and Cakes. Give
them call at the new Bakery and
Restaurant, south side of the public
snnara
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FOR COUNTY JUDGE DISTRICT.

We are authorized to announce JAMES q.
N0VISGER as candidate for the office of
County Judge. of the LIST District, subject to
nomination by the republican party OF Adair
county. =
We are authorized to announce M. HUS-
TED. of Nineveh township, as candidate
for the Office of County Judge Of the LIST dis
trict, subject 10 nomination by the republi-
cen party Of Adalr county.
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Ring0 Point Personals.

Miss -Arra Soderstrum, of LaPlata,
is visiting Andrew Danlelson's family
near hinges Point.
Miss Sarah Danielson returned Tues
day night from Lee county, Iowa.
Mis7 Carrie Danlelson is to be at
b ONE tor few weeks.
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Grove Meeting.

Diversity Of opinion is law ofnature, and
leads to investigation and progression. All
truths harmonize. Turn out to the Spiritual
and Liberal meeting to be held in the grove
at Kirksville on the 18th and 9th OF July next,
and listen to the speeches Ct Moses and Mat
tie Hull-two among the most able speakers
of the United States. Our platform is free.
Questions and criticisms win be allowed.
Under the auspices Of the Spiritual and Lib
eral Association of Kirksville. People from
a distance specially invited 10 attend. II.
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CIV? Tull, has just had one of the
largest back grounds in the west
painted for his use in taking large
family groups. Normal classes, and
other work requiring wide scope Of
view. The ground measures twelve
feet IN length and twenty-five in
width. It was put in by Kirksville's
back ground Artist, Mr.. j. w. Tins
man.
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A Chance for Boys.

Young men, if you would succeed in
business life, take thorough COM
mercial education at the. Gem City
Business College, Quincy. ILL 1t will
pay you large dividends on your in.
vestment. illustrated catalogue and
College journal sent free by addressing
D. L. MUssELMAN, Principal.
nso.6m
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Only those who have tried it know
its value-Day's Horse and Cattle
Powder, we mean. Ask stock raisers
livery stable men and dairymen. Price
25cts per package of one pound, full
weight.