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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-08

THE Minneapolis Board of Trade yesterday
passed resolutions demanding such a change
in the Chicago EAST mail train as will bring
the people Of that city their mail at least as
early as they received it before the fast mail
train was put on for the benefit of the Chicago
morning newspapers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-08

Germany for permanent residence, but will
himself remain in this country until he has
delivered fifty lectures. And this after his
friends offered him 800, 900 to settle down
and keep still with, too.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-08

GUBsERs's Mill returns will cut no figure at
either Chicago convention. The seventy
nine statesmen should think of this when they
are tearing their intellects.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-08

THE country will now enjoy something like a
reign of prosperity and general recuperation.
Two milliner girls of Lewisburg, O., have stop
ped making out bills long enough to whip the
leading attorney of the place, When milliners
and lawyers fall out, it gives the people a
chance to escape to the mountains.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-08

A LONDON paper reported and published in
full a lecture delivered by Moncure D. Conway,
and then apologized for its enterprise by stating
that it was due to the interesting nature of the
subject. Sermons and lectures are rarely pub
lished in full by English papers, but seven
column editorials, weighing a pound to the inch,
are by no means uncommon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-08

ANY citizen of Iowa who is unwilling to muz-
zle his muse and remain a ''mute, inglorious
Milton will do well to emigrate from that State.
MI. Trip, a young poet of Lemars, Ia, wrote
some verses of a nature so wildly descriptive
and personal that he was warned to leave that
part of the country. Failing to do so he was
shot and killed upon the street one evening last
week by an unknown assassin. Mr.. Trip is
alluded to in his obituary as a popular poet,
which naturally leads to the inquiry, What
would become of an unpopular writerl"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-08

For the seven large planets all to be evening stars
at the same time is a matter of rare interest to those
who incline to the study of these wandering stars. ="
And this interest will be increased by knowing that
Mercury. 1.-The shy one, " will appear for an unusually
long period, on account of it's great northern declina.
ton. Another point of some interests is that after the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-08
or more.

JUST two dozen bills have been intro
duced into the kentucky Legislature to
regulate the sale of intoxicating liquors..
Kentucky Legislators are beginning to stag
ger onto what the State stands most in need
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-08

THE Journal still maintains that Ireland is
the only civilized country in the world that
has not made material progress in man
ufactures during the past quarter of a century.
The case is without a parallel. No unbiased
mind need long be in doubt as to the cause of
fbiS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-08

ADMITTING, for sake of argument, that the
Danville and Cincinnati riots are similar, if
not exactly alike, there remains this difference:
The press Of the North condemns lawless VIC
lence. The papers of the South do not and
Aara NOT
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-08

THE Journal prints this morning the state
ment of a number of the delegates from
Wayne county to the State convention, in
reply to the recent letter of w. D. Foulke,
with respect to the controversy over the can
didacies of Col. Dudley and Mr.. W. T. Noble,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-08

PROFESSIONAL window dressers' in New
York city make from $25 to $50 a week by ar
ranging goods in show windows. The object of
the merchants is not merely to secure an
aesthetic effect, but to secure it because goods
sell 100 per cent. better when attractively dis
played. Only men are employed in this bust
ness, women not having, it is said, sufficient art
istic taste.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-08

A New YORK dentist "denticulates7 teeth to
order, Denticulation, as he defines it, is not
the extraction of old snags and fangs, nor the
insertion of store teeth, but the remodeling of
the stock nature has supplied. lie makes irreg-
ular teeth shapely, builds up imperfect ones to
the desired size by means of artificial enamel, or
by a process of filling, reduces the size, and
changes their general appearance. Little teeth,
of the sort known in the novel of the period
as ''pearls, are in fashion now.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-08

THE Democratic majority has been in
Washington four months. At the present
rate of progress it will take four years to ac-
complish anything of value.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-08

FRIENDS of oleomargarine are rushing to its
defense. Butter is generally strong enough
to take care of itself.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-08

A REDUCTION in salaries has been ordered
on the Wabash system of railways. 1t begins
in the right place by reducing by 10 per cent.
the salaries of all men receiving 800 a month
op mara
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-08

THE typographical union of Cincinnati has
resolved that "as past experience has demon
strated time and again that militia are organ
lied mainly with the view of intimidating the
people, especially ~workingmen," therefore
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-08

THE returns from "Gubser's Mill, " specially
arranged for by the originator of the brilliant
scheme, have not been received up to the hour
Of going to press.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-08

THERE will probably be a total failure of
Che wheat crop this year. Eli Perkins gives
his opinion that it will be the finest ever
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-08

A RUSSIAN is said to have discovered a process
for solidifying kerosene oil. Let him bring his
patent over here and make an everlasting for
tune by selling us ELECTROMAGNETIC.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-08
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

Can be found at the following places:
LONDON-American Exchange in Europe, 449
Strand.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-08

PARIS--American Exchange in Paris, So Boulevard
des Capucines.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-08
CHICAGO-Palmer House.

WASHINGTON, D. C.-Brentano's, LOIS Pennsyl-
vania Avenue.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-08

CINCINNATI. c. Hawley & Co., 154 Vine Street.
LOUISVILLE-C. T. bearing, northwest corner
Third and jefferson streets.
81. LoUIs-Union News Company, Union Depot and
Southern Hotel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-08
SATISFACTORY.

In Mems Suits and in Light
weight Overcoats we are able
to satisfy gentlemen who have
been in the habit of buying
their clothes made to order,
and at prices that are below all
competition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-08

NEW YoRK-st. Nicholas and Windsor Hotels.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-08

raised.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-12-25

who were taught TO believe that their
good gifts came from him. st. Nicholas
Was the name giver him by the monks
and rhis WAS familiarly changel To
Santa Nic'laus, ,and finally clipped down
to Santa CLAUS, who is still represent
ell as retaining his old habits of secret
benpvolence and coming down the
chimnevs at night, laden with CHRIST
mas D psenis { II Children. A pleasant
fiction it is to them, under the cover of
which that charming secrecy concern
ing the donors O. gifts is kept up.
though little eyes and ears and minds
are keen, and Santa Claus is usually
v ry we'll known TO them as Il much
more modern parsonage than old st.
Nicholas. But the children erjny the
harmless pretence. the mysterious fill-
ing of stockings and the heavily laden
Christmas tree.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-12-25

like Il good many children, was a little
spoiled; she had never been deprived Of
anything, consequently she did not
know how Ia enjoy her blessings.
If you pIiz', mum, there poor wO-
man us is down below, an shule she's
bitter cold, an let her warm herself
bit, , said Ka'e, entering the room.
Very well, Kate; will go down.
have some clothes for her, IL she is
! worhy,' said Mrs. Phelps.
Mamma, may go down, too p said
Eva, now interested. OF course her
mother consented.
1t did not take long TO get the little
girls warm sympathes enlisted in fla
vOr of the shivering creature and those
two wee children she said she had at
home.
A basket containing mlny good
things, both to eat and wear, was soon
prepared with which Mrs. Finn, for
such was the w0man'S name, went on
her way rejoicing, and that very even
ing Eva and her mother drOYe to the
house designated by Mrs. FINN as her
| home. l: is dismal aud tumble down.
| while the room into Which they are
usIiered is devoid of fire and cold and
cherries. The hearty welcome they
receive, however, more than makes up
tor the character of the surI oundings
Two little girls, about Eva's age, ap
| proach and greet her warmly, praising
her generosity with tears in their eyes
Eva is little disconnected, for she
does not feel deserving of th9 compli-
ments sh0wered upon her. The Finn
girls were, as had been said. nearly of
the Same age as their yong benefac-
tress, but they are pinched and wan,
and much smaller.
1t was happy Christmas for the
Firms, and as for Eva. size vowed that
night, as she tumblrd into her warm
bed. that she felt too jolly for anything,
and tins was the very best Christmas
she had eyer spent.
Aud do you know whv,' asked her
mother, bending over her.
No, mamma why p said the little
girl.
Because you have to-day discovered
the source of true happiness ; namely.
doing good
And her mother was right, for while
Eva knew we'll the transient pleasure
OF receiving, she had never before ex-
perienced the true. the lasting pleasure
of giving.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-12-25
Eva's Best Christmas.
How a Disc0ntented Little Girl
Discovered the Source Of True
Happiness.

'Oh, DEAR sighed Eva Phelps, as she
leaned against her mothers chair. and
gazrd dsconsolately out of the window
at the flying snowh IkeS, | am tired OF
playing. and don't know what to do.
Mamma, what can dop have tried
most everything
why. my daughter responded the
patient mother, that is strange qurs-
tion to ask, surely. Haven't you any
number of toys, books aud games with
which to amuSe yourself? Where is
the doll your uncle gave you the one
that opens and shuts its eyes, you
know
I've played with that, an one eyes
stuck an it won't cry, an'-an'-'
An what p said the mother, smiling
at her little daughters woe-begone face.
'An'-oh, don't know
We'll, Know one thing, Eva, and
that Is YOU have = great habit of SAY
ing AM for and and 'dm' for
do II; can you not correct yoIrself,Wy
dear p
Mamma, you are dltoays telling me
alb IL things, an'-and, | mean, it is so
hard to rem-mb r them ALL said the
little girl, looking up at the kind face
above her with laugh and il whine.
do not whine, my dear, leave that to
Carlo. Why do you not go in to see
the tree; am sure you did not half
look 1t it this m0rhing. Just think /;
that little tree came all the way from
! Mline, just to hol your prese lts for
you, and now you never give it a look.
What do you suppose the poor ever
green would say, if it could speak, oil
! the cold welcome you gave it p
ON, now you're plaguing me, NAM
ma-a-a,' drawed the little girl, sprawl.
ing ont suspended by one arm of heI
mothers chair. and squirting with one
eye ut the line made 10y the curtain Il.
ga nst the outside light
'Phguing you ? How is that p
I YOU'RE always telling me that trees
and posts and things are looking at me
and talking about me to each other, and
laughing at me III their sleeves, when
they can't talk or see anything at all
can they, mamma y
No, my Child responed her mother
absently.
She felt neglected. did this little CIR
with everything that wealth could
bring at her command. Neglected was
it e? NJ that WAS hardly il. What
could it have been, then thai caused
her to wan Ter about in this ailnlesS. lis
0onteutsd fashion: The truth was Eva
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-12-25
CHRISTMAS D Y.

What's this hurry. what's this hurry,
All throughout the house to-dly:
Everywhere Il mercy ScurrN,
everywhere Il sound o play,
Something, too'S the matter, matter,
Out-of-toorS as well aS in.
For the bell gaeS clattcr, clatter,
Every minute,- e,--Such Il din
EVERYBODY winking, blinking,
In Il queer, mysterious way;
What Oh ear h can they be Thinking,
What ON earth can be To pay
BohO, peeping o'ec the stairway,
Bursts into little shout;
Kitty. too, is in fair way,
WhereSho hides, 70 &igsle out.
AS The bell goes cring-a-hn y.ing
Every minute lubre and more,
And swift tt,'t 20 SprinGing, Springing,
Through the hallway To the dor.
Where glimpse uf box aud packet,
Aud a little rustic, rustic,
Make such Sigat aud sound and racket
Such a July uu>llc, bu>tle-
That the yoangSterS, ia their plIceS
Hiding slyly out al sight,
All ut once show shining faces.
Ali III once scream Win denght.
Go and ask them what's the matter,
What the fuR outside anu i'll
Whit the meaning OF the ciltter,
What the hustle IND tn din.
Hear them hear them !augh ana shout then
All tuge her hear them SAY,
why, what have you b zen about. then,
Not To know it's CnriStmLs day p
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-12-25

Christ lid, aud little back among
the crowded seats, a all bearded stran
ger, sat iniently.. ding tn" singer.
The blue eyes and golden hair were
Snmehe1 strangely familiar, yet where
had ne seen hem ? Just as the full
rich notes of the solo ceased, the blue
eyes rested full upon lis face and a
glad Ii ght sp trkled in their depths A
IN 'menC later, and the sin1et WAS nest
ling hy his .lde
"Ynu are the good man that gave
me Angela. nv ling. AMI the pretty
shIps And mifrns YIn must let my
mamma thank yuI." she whispered.
Tnrn he remembered the pretty tab.
lean at Napleton, and the present about
NhIch he had endured Il meIcilrss a
mount of cnath 2. But the last an
them MAS sang, tie beuedlctinn pro-
noun ced. and gray haired man, with
IA sweet.faced old lady upon his arm,
came forward
Nellie, child" said the old man.
"On, grandpI, this is the Christmas
man, the man who gave me Angela.
aud the pretty red mi:tens and this is
my mamma, mister" aud the child
stepped back IA fair faced lady, clad
in mourning, adyanced aud gave him
| her hand.
Permit me to thank you, sir, you
gave my little Neil j " whhiCh is as
fresh to-day as two years ago, and you
were Indeed friend in trouble. Ny
, name is Lane. AID this is my father
and mother, Mr. aud MIS-. l. :throp."
And am Wells Howard, aid must
happy to meet you all, especially my
| little gnldeu-haiI ell friend" he answer
ed, shaking hands all around.
"Wnn't You come home and see An
gela ?" said little Nell artl-5sly, and
she did not at all cnmprehent why they
all should laugh, especially as grandpa
Ltthrop warmly seconded her invita-
tion.
The gossips If MapletOn had plenty
of bus mess for the next few months,
aud at last it was fully understood that
Wells howard had purchased ii house
in d., and that he was to marry a
young wild Nv uf that place. Only tile
few most closely Interested knew the
whole story, tn ugh Nellie says,
tnnughtfully, t. her tall friend
"lsn'L it nice and qIeer that you
are To b. my own papa. aud tnat dear
Angela has found her true h)me at
last 20
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-12-25

The dAy before Christmas had been
unusually cold and frosty.
God pity the poor this day." said
good Mrs. Lathrop, rs she looked down
through her frosty windows into the
icy street.
''It was bitter cold night, "said her
husband from his armchair before the
open FIRE. They a'e trimming the
church and lighting it. What great
fuss all BECAUSE of custom"
"Nu, father, all because of Christ'S
1--we. am 50 thankful that He came to
earth, and taught uS such precious les
sons Of love and forgiveness. have
been thinking of our Ellen, father, -"
she added with sort of half smother
| ed sob.
j ust then a little rap was heard at
the side door where Il she ltered piazz 1
kept ont the storm. Mira. L'thrIp o.
pened the door. A tiny child stood
there, with great fearful EYES, on the
lashes OF whici. tears were froz.n.
Come IN child. who are you, and
what do you want ?"
The child walked straight across the
room to where the old man wa5sitting,
peering around u see VINO the strange
intruder could he.
"You are MY grahdph." she said
Il am Ellrn's little girl, aud | want
you to fnrglxe nLm na aud papa and
and me "
The old man g'eT very red in the
| face. ther. he rose and went to the win
dow. Soon he brgIn pacing the room,
mutt4ring to himself.
| Mrs. 4atlrop when she ard the
child's wor l., cilsp1d her in h4r arms
chafing the chilrt limbs and y 'bbin<.
"El'en's child my precious larnt
and where is re, and hpw came yon
h.re ?
Then in a few words. Nellie told the
story When she had learned who he
grandpa was, and where he liYei, the
night before she resolved tU come Il
him.
II told Mrs. Morris, our ne erps
neighbnr, that if mamma calrd fo
me she was to tell her not to worry a
bout me, but papa is so very sick. "
not think she will"
"A9d did ynu walk all the way,
child - said The I'D lady
"Oh, no ; gnt t'lee nr fo lon!
rides. but it took me most all day" sh'
said.
''E think | will have J I'm GO d0wr
Co Mapletnn, to night " sad Mr.. Lath
rop, coming ~ basii4 his wife. Tue
ch4sd'J m0theS WiA Rieye f0r hez>"
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-12-25
History Of Santa Ola IS.

The history of Santa Claus-a curious
mixture of truth and fable-gnes far
back into the ancient time. Centuries
agn Child was born in Asia Minor
who rec c-ived the name of Nicholas.
II parents we're wealthy ana of high
Til *, and desiring To express their
gratitude to God tor he birth of their
son. they resolved To educate him for
the Christian priesthood The Cnild
WAS sober and thoughtful, and while
yet young both his parents died aud he
inherited their great wealth. IL con-
sidered the riches Sacret trust he fed
the hungry, he clothed the destitute, =,
and performed all kinds of good deeds
AS secretly as possible. as Il priest he
was greatly beloved; as hisll Ip he con-
tInupd hiS beneyulrncp After his death
The church cauouiZ4d hin and he be-
came one the greatest patron saints,
being rryered As tle lelp Of the poo,
the protector of the weak. and as the
VGaaoSaal Yatgva 0aRat Vf AVete GlltdrcnS
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-12-25
Providing for Contingencies.

A boy about ten years old, with q
bootblack's kit on his arm, yesterday
winked t. lad about three year s
older to come into the alley behind
the post-ofice, and when he had him
there he said
1 want you to give me little ad-
vice.
That's me. What is it p
I'm thinking of buying mother q
Christmas present
i see. What kind Of a mother is
she 2
'Oh, purity fair
Ever lick We p
Once in a while but I guess /
needed it,
Ever sneak up and go 'throu yh your
pockets after you git to bed p
No
Jaw around when she has to find
your hat or boots p
Not much
We'll, now, you look a-here. I'm
older'n you are, and have had three
mothers to your one. They can't
alIus be depended on. I've known
'em to be as slick as grease for three
or four days, and then all to once
they'd snatch you bald-headed. You
must kinder consider these things in
buying present
What shall l git =? I'm thinking
of pair of shears, or basket,
or a silver thimble, or some such q
thing
Don It git nuthin' of the sort You'd
feel purity fat to 60 and pay a dollar
for work basket, and then have her
cuff YOU up IL peak jist the day be-
fore Christmas. wouldn't you !! That's
the trouble, you see, you've got to
pnrtect yourself aud give a present al
the same time
| How do you do p
L never buy nuthin', but you &C
and get pound of candy. Give me
four sticks and hide the rest under the
house. If she keeps good up to Christ
mas you kin put it in her stocking
and she II he sure to give you back
half Gift If she goes to knocking
things around you've got suthin' tha,
YOU kin realize on. You amt stuck as
on basket or hardware or suthir
that's no good to a boy. Candy i;
allus worth its face value, and what
you can't eat you kin use in hiring
the big boys not to lick ye.'
L guess I'll do it,
of course you will. Tell ye, Jim
there's nuthin' like plannin' a little
Every Christmas | give my father si1
hard-biIed eggs, and as he hates ZEN
like pizen, he pats me on the head fol
nv goodness and hands me back ev
cry blessed one 7 - Uetrutt Fret
PRESS.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-12-25
THE NEW YEAR.


New Years greeting: Happiness to all
How sweet the words that fall upon the ear
Like birds notes when among the blossoms
they call
Each other In the spring-time OF the yearl
The words Of friends, and others stu moro
dear.
Fall on the heart this morn as summers dew
Aud lreshening IL, new blossoms appear
Within Aff"ctiOn's bower. we never knew
unlll this loving greeting brought them into
view.
Another New Year comes to all this day,
nd every bOSUn wi h emotion swels
An dn me face the smile that like a ray
Ql sunlight beams, or quiet gladness tells
OI that rare peace whicn In the pure heart
dwellS,
And crowns its being with n bliss supreme
Oh, JOyl how fnll thy yet unfIthomed wells
How sweet the draught. how bright thy
waters CLEAN!
Row like Heavens living springs they "a
lies vision SCENT
Another New Year! While It's moments fy,
Be lt our aim each plssing day
Upright and pure. thruSting all evil by,
And walking III mly n the holy way.
For strength from God let unce .sing pray,
That 80 In al we're cllleI To do, no far
Way rise to turn our trusting hearts aStray
From that bri sht cl.ms, wIose splend0ra
shall appear
When we have entered Lies amending, glad
New fearl