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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

To the Editor of the indianapolis Journal:
Please State in the daily the law concerning
hogs running on the public highway. Do their
noses have to be ringed, and can any person take
them up and hold them for charges9
RICHMOND, Ind. READER.
1t is the duty of county commissioners to di-
rect by an order entered on the order book of
said commissioners, what kind of animals shall
be allowed to pasture or run at large on the I'M
inclosed lands or public commons within the
bounds of any township in their county. City
councils have the right to regulate the running
at large of swine, and many require the noses of
such to be ringed Hogs may be taken up as
any estray animals may. Fatted hogs taken up
may be killed one month after posting; but in
that case the takerup shall, forthwith after
killing the same, pay their appraised value, de-
Quoting costs and charges, to the county treas
urer, for the use of the owner. Stock hogs may
be by the taker-up paid for, six months after
posting, at their appraised value, deductiug costs
and reward for taking up, but no allowance for
keeping the same. No animal shall be taken up
between the first day of April and the first day
of November, unless the same be found in the
Enclosure of the taker-up, or are taken while es-
Gaping from their owner.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

the city at large through their character, their
enterprise, their attainments; they add moth
ing to the security OF honor of the city proper.
The city at large reaps the advantage of their
munifcent benefactons; the city proper suf-
fers from their indifference and want of re-
spect They decline to take part in the adj
ministration Of its affairs; they evade its
just requirements, as in jury duty; they
neglect to attend the meetings which de-
termine its elections" The moving cause of
the editorial from which this extract is made is
the Cincinnati riots. The article, in keeping
with the character of the Review, is an able
and dignifed expose Of the causes of the fear
full disgrace that has fallen on Cincinnati.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

THE latest argument against the taxing of
saloons is advanced by the Milwaukee City
Council. That thoughtful and ingenious body
is of the opinion that drinking places should
be taxed lightly, if at all, because criminals
frequent the saloons and the police can easily
find them there" The correctness of this propo-
sition may be seen by the readiness with
which it works the other way. That is, where
the police do congregate there may the rascals
be found, also
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

THE Chicago Times, discussing the failure
to enforce the law in that city, makes some
remarks very like what the Journal has used
in connection with similar disgraceful failure
in this city. 1t says:
'1s the failure of the administration of law
in this country cause for public wonder, see
ing, as we do, that even administrators of the
law treat it with disrespect and openly propose
to do what it positively says they shall not do2
Can people hope to get better or more effect
i've administration of the laws while the per-
sons appointed to administer them can, with
out fear of personal castigation, disobey and
violate then?'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

THE Methodist General Conference met yes
terday, in Young Mems Christian Association
Hall, in Philadelphia. Bishop Simpson was
able to be present and take part in the open
ing exercises. Addresses of welcome were
made by Rev. DR.. Longacre and Governor
Pattison. The latter is lay member of the
body. Bishop Bowman presided, The Com
mentator Bible used by John Wesley was
presented to the conference, through the me-
,dium of Bishop Harris.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

THE products of our forests exceed in value
that of our crops of hay, rye, oats, barley, po-
tatoes and Tobacco, collectively. They exceed
ten times the value, annually, of the gold and
silver mined in the United States, and more
than three times the value Of the precious
metals combined, with all other minerals and
coal added. The total product of the forests
for the census year is put at $780, 900, 900.
Corn follows at $675, 0O0, 900 (believed, by
Commissioner Loring, to be an overestimate);
sh"at at $474, 900, 900; hay, 1871, 900, 900; cot
n $3.50, 900, 900; oats, $3.50, 900, 900; pota-
,oes $Sl, 100000; soft coal, $50, 900, 900; hard
COAL $40 900. 600; silver, $4l, 000 0OO and
gold $3.50, 000, 900. Many localities in Indiana
have cut and burned to clear the ground, a
timber crop now worth if on hand more than
all the grain crops that have been taken from
the cleared soil. Of course the timber would
have had no such value as it has recently de-
veloped if the soil had not been cleared and
villages and cities built. 1t is needed for
home use, although valuable export. Great
Britain imports vegetable products annually
to the value of 81, 500, OO0, 900, of which one
third is forest products proper. The provident
farmer will plant acorns and black walnuts for
his children, as well as corn and wheat for
himself
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

JUDGE NIXON, of the United States District
Court of New Jersey, is a modern Solomon
A sixteen-Ye arold lad brought up for steal
ing small sums from letters, pleaded guilty
Friends pleading in his behalf caused the
judge to suspend sentence. After severely
lecturing the weeping lad, he was required to
write to the Judge on the LIST Of June, Sep
abouts and how he was behaving himself
Judge Nixon says he has tried this plan in
several cases, where the offender was young in
years, and found that it succeeded admirably,
he having the power to lay his hand on such
at any time and infict suspended punish
mani
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

A sTATEsMANLIKE revision of the tariff-a
work that can not be undertaken and com
pleted in day-a wise reduction Of the tariff,
is not what is objected to; but measure like
that now before the House, one that jumps
upon the tariff with an ak and proposes to lop
off a foot all around, is too senseless, too dem
agogic, to command the confidence of any
body, outside of the few who expect to make
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02
CoNSULs AND THEIR WORK.

Inc commercial interests OF Une united
States are of magnitude justifying the best
attention of government. Our business re-
latons with other peoples are of character
that calls for business-like and energetic
methods on the part of our commercial rep
resentatives abroad. As matter of fact our
consular service is of more Importance than
the diplomatic. Questions of state policy can
easily be arranged and settled through cable
communication or by the appointment of
special ENJOYS for special purposes, while the
matter of trade must be looked after in per-
son. and all the time by our consular agents.
This branch of our public service has been too
long sighted The places have come
to be regarded as sinecures, and
are too often used to satisfy or provide for
broken-down politicians and invalids, the one
untitled for work by incapacity and the other
by physical ailments. 1t is a mistaken policy
to give the places to any but able energetic
men, fully aware of what is expected of them,
and qualified mentally and physically to give
satisfaction. The consul who does his duty
must be thoroughly imbued with American
ideas of push and enterprise, should be active
in pressing the claims of American industries,
quick to take advantage of every opportunity
to extend our trade, and full of business
energy. 1t is no place for a man who is sick
or TI,a &c los
asking for such an appointment and no right
to accept it. The thousands of millions of
capital invested in manufactures in America
and the $1,000 900 operatives demand that our
business agents abroad ftly represent them
in all parts of the world, a demand so reasona-
BILE as to admit of no question.
To this end, after selecting the right man
in each instance, he should be properly
equipped for the work he is to do It is not
good policy to compel our representatives
abroad to pack themselves away in some attic, or
back room, or obscure street. The merchant who
expects to do good business sets up his estab-
ishment alongside the best of his kind. Move
the Stewart store down to Water street, and
no New Yorker would go near it. The first
aim of a good business man is to locate well.
Americas business men abroad-such as our
consuls are meant to be-should be prepared
to occupy places at their various stations in
keeping with the thrift and dignity of the
country that sent them. 1t were ruinous
policy not to afford our representatives every
advantage. To the same end our consuls
should receive adequate salaries. A beggarly
remuneration never did, and never will,
secure and hold good men. Selections
should be made on merit and paid for at rate
commensurate with the service expected Of
them. When these things are done it will be
reasonable to look for an improvement in the
consular service, and a corresponding increase
in our foreign trade Our good reputation
abroad will be built up, and respect for our
wealth and dignity be shown that does not
now obtain in all parts of the world.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

INSTANCES of mothers who murder their little
children are becoming so frequent as to excite
little comment other than an involuntary express
sion of relief that in each case the deed is fol
lowed by the self destruction of the mother.
The horror of the occurrence is lessened rather
than increased by the parents death, the mind of
the public turning, naturally, from a contem
plation of her remorse should she recover from
her mania unframed. Death, however, does
not, unfortunately, always visit the perpetrator
of this unnatural crime Mrs. Barnett, of
Philiipsburg, N. j., who killed her two beautiful
babies and then cut her own throat is about to
recover from her wounds. The lamentations of
the wretched woman over the collins of her chill
dren were agonizing, but will not prevent her
arrest and trial for murder by the representa-
tives of Jersey justice The coroners jury has
found her responsible for the death of the chill
dren, and she will be tried as soon as she has
sufficiently recovered.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

Oh, if 1 could burn into the brain of the
manufacturers of America one sentence it
would be this: ''Turn from this constant in
trospection to the nations of the world"
Down with walls! Out to the sea! There are
1000, 000,O 900 people who want to buy what
you make.-Frank Hurd
And there are likewise in this number about
1OO,000,000 people anxious to sell goods
cheaper than the well-fed, well-housed, indie
pendent American mechanic can afford to
make them And they want to sell them in
the American market. American operatives
have not yet made up their minds to let the
labor of pauper-paid mechanics come in on an
equal footing with their own. All the BLOW
ating in the world will not change these facts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

SIGNoR CAMPANINI, the tenor, announces his
intention of going into business next season on
his own account The ostensible object of the
accomplished italian is to cultivate adeeper sense
of the beautiful, and more advanced estheti-
cism in America; incidentally he hopes to realize
hundred thousand dollars or so from his be-
nevolent venture. 1t is not Italian opera which
he means to use as the elevating agent-oh, no.
He proposes to introduce the pure unalloyed
ballet as it was known in the days of Taglioni
and Fanny Ellsler and to that end will sail for
Europe this week to engage one hundred and
fifty firstclass dancers. Attached to this ballet
as a minor attraction will be concert company
with one or more firstclass prime donnes.
Campanini modestly says he can't help thinking
he will be a success as d missionary in this
heather land. 1t really does seem as if the bal
let-a free ballet at fair counts what the
country needs
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

political capital of it. 1t is as unbusiness- like
as it would be for merchant to curtail his
expenses by reducing all expenditures by ex-
actly the same per cent, or to reduce stock
by reducing each article of merchandise by
the same amount, regardless of the advantage
to be gained by discrimination. Intent only
on reducing the revenue, the originator and
hackers of the Morrison bill propose to level
the inequalities by cutting off the same per
cent. from each, which, as anybody must see,
would leave the ground in exact
ly the same state of inequality
that it was before the '1eveling"
began. Why not do this thing, or, at least,
propose to do this thing, right If the reve-
nue. is too great; if, after we have provided for
pensions, expenses of state, and refused to
build a navy in accordance with the dignity
and the needs of this great republic, we still
have too much in the treasury let the tariff
be reduced, but let that reduction be made in
accordance with business principles. The
2Oper-cent. -all-round proposition is the crudest
and LATEST method of doing this thing that
could possibly be suggested. 1t shows that
those who proposed it were either not sincere,
or were willing to confess that they were not
able to intelligently undertake the work of
revision
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

THE muddy tariff atmosphere of the House
of Representative was wonderfully clarified
yesterday by speech from ex- Senator Eaton
of Connecticut, which rather astounded the
theoretical free traders. Against their fine
spun eloquence Mr.. Eaton marshaled a solid
array of facts and logic which had the effect
to put the valiant troupe to rout
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

AT Oil City, on Wednesday, 100000 bar
res of oil were 'sold." Somehow, the ship
mentS were but a, 900 barrels. If the oil ex-
change keeps on Selling" at the rate now
maintained, at the end of the month there
will be so much oil there that all the railways
in the nation can't haul it away in year. A
great deal of business is done there.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

THE Republicans of Iowa did not instruct
eheir delegates to Chicago for Mr.. Blaine.
Two determined efforts to do 50 were made,
but they each failed, the first one by vote
Of 800 to 491, and the latter by AT to 439.
The latter vote was upon the direct question.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

WHO would not be woman in government
service! One of Them the second of her sex to
achieve that distinction, has just been promoted
to an 81, 300 clerkship in one of the departments
at Washington. Each of the ladies SO dis
tinguished served faithfully for nearly twenty
years at salary of half the sum named The
correspondent who admiringy chronicles this
instance of the advancement of woman says,
somewhat ambiguously, that most of the lady
employees Of the government receive $1,000 or
less, but very few of them more than that
amount
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

AFTER centuries of exclusion. the women of
England are about to be admitted to all the
privileges of the English universities. On
Tuesday the convocation of the University of
Oxford decided, by vote of 4G4 to 32l, to adj
init women to a participation in the honor
examinations. 1t is only question of time
when all distractions will be removed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

A New YORK alderman, who was arrested for
assault and battery, got off on the plea that his
mind, at the time referred to, was perfect
blank" from an excessive dose of quinine With
perfect propriety and equal success he might
have omitted all mention of the quinine. In the
case of New York alderman the rest of the de-
tense would be sufficient
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

hundred years of age, and his age will be as a
tree. This will be followed by the second com
ing of Christ, then the resurrection and pro
vision of fitting body; the translation Of the
saints remaining on the earth at the coming of
Christ; the burning of the world, and then the
final judgment and great day of assize On the
whole it seems rather an admirable programme,
and leads to the hope that DR.. Wild may not be
prOphesying wildly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

IT only requires time for the smartest gam
blers to be downed. James R. Keene, but a
few years ago the wonder and terror of Wall
street, is not able to pay his debts to-day.
Had he confined himself to legitimate bust
ness he might never have been millionaire,
and probably never bankrupt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

A WASHINGTON correspondent complains that
the daily Congressional Record is an unreasona-
bly, bulky volume now that the tariff speeches
are being printed in it. 1t may also be added
that the weight of the Record is to its bulk as
one to one thousand, or Whereabouts. Fortunate
ly there is no law compelling any free citizens of
this broad land to read it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

In an editorial on ''the personality Of a
city" in the Andover Review, the writer
points out fact becoming generally apparent.
He says: "The best men are seldom good cit
Nexs. They add greatly to the reputation of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

Mrs. REESE, of Hazleton, Pa, went cunning a
few weeks ago for Mrs. SHINES, who had been
flirting with Mr.. Reese, but missing her aim
shot and instantly killed William Eli, an limo
cent bystander. The sympathetic jury before
whom Mrs. Reese was tried found her guilty of
manslaughter and recommended her to the
mercy of the court The still more sympathetic
court had mercy and has sentenced Mrs. Reese
to an imprisonment in the county jail for thirty
days. Innocent bystanders will do we'll here
after to climb the fence when Mrs Reese goes
out walking
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

TINES have changed in Cincinnati. The
mayor has shut down on Mr.. Sullivan giving
public smuggling match in that city on Sun
day next. The lesson of the riot has not yet
been forgotten.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

On Tuesday man was killed in Chicago for a
dollar On Wednesday druggists clerk went
one better and killed woman with fifty-cent
prescription. From presentindicatons Chicago
man can't hope to realize more than ten cents on
his life by the time spring trade Stacks up
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

A BILL is before the New York Legislature,
and ordered to its third reading, intended to
stop the sale of vile and corupting publica'
lions. 1t cannot be passed too soon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

THE list Of petitioners for the Communication
Of murderer McHughs sentence has been pub
ished. A good idea.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

"KIRMERs" is New York for fancy fair. The
methods of genteel robbery are the same in
each, so it would benefit the public to introduce
the kirmers in Indianapolis 'uaa
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

SENATOR KELLOGG was acquitted yesterday,
Judge Wylie sustaining the motion to rule out
Che testimony of Price, on the ground that the
statute Of limitations barred prosecution.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

THE "sport" of six-days walk is going on
in New York city. The brutality Of such
undertakings is equal to that of the prize
ring the jaded pedestrians being almost
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

Too much money in the Treasury and not
a dollar for a decent navy seems to be the
idea of the present Democratic House of Rep
resentatiyes
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

Now that Ben Butler has got away, will
somebody please state what the Greenback
party is going to do for candidate7
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

IT is stated that Mr.. William Walter Phelps
would be President Blaine's Secretary Of
State
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

Mr.. WILLIAM WALTER PHELPS looks very
much as if he had been standing up before
DIR. Sullivan, under the Marquis Of Queens
bury rules
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

WILLIAM WALTER PHELPS will not write
another letter for some time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

Mr.. MORRISON should have closed the de
bate before Mr.. Eaton made his speech.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

WILL the hanging of McHugh, at Cincin-
natl, to-day, give justice relapse9
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02
CONSUMERS

Generally have little idea of the
real value of Gentlemen's Furnish
ing Goods, and willingly pay what
the dealer asks, provided the article
pleases the eye.
We conduct this department in
connection with our Clothing, and
are satisfied with a small profit, re
lying on large sales to net us fair
return.
Come and see what we offer in
Spring Novelties of various kinds.
We keep all classes Of goods, from
the lowest to the finest.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02
ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING.
FRIDAY, MAY 2. 1884.
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

Can be fo,lnd at the following places:
LONDON-Americsn Exchange in Europe, 40
Strand.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

CHICAGO-Palmer House
CNCINNATI-J. C. Hawley & Co., 154 Vine Street
LOUISVIIIE-C. T. bearing, northwest corner
Third and jefferson streets.
ST. LoUTSLUnion News Company, Union Depot and
Southern Hotel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

PARTS-American Exchange in Paris, IS Boulevard
des Capucines.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-02

NEW YORK-St Nicholas and Windsor Hotels
WASHINGTON, D. C.-Brentanos, 1,015 Pennsyl-
Vania Avenue.
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