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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-18
TRADE AND COMMERCE.
Trade Active and Promises Well for the
Remainder of the Month.

Indianapolis, April IT,
Merchants were in excellent humor to-day;
the springlike air and cheerful sun acted as a
stimulus to business. Order trade was large
and a goodly number of merchants were in from
the country. There were no fluctuations in
values calling for special mention. The future
of the grain markets is now a matter of specula-
ton. The drop in wheat the last few months is
nearly 80 per cent, and the farmers may as well
prepare for low prices during the coming year,
unless some unforeseen disaster befalls the
coming crop. The foreign markets appear to be
well supplied. The surplus on hand is large and
the new crop promises to be good. This need
not be portentous of disaster to the business
interests of the country, if both farmers and
traders look the facts squarely in the face and
prepare in time to cut the business garment ac-
cording to the cloth. The trouble in such cases
usually arises from anticipating too much and
mortgaging the future on the strength of such
anticipations. The dry goods men are having a
brisk trade, the advancing tendency of cotton
goods increasing the demand for this class Of
goods. The Boston journal says: agents are
all talking stronger than a weekago; and buyers
find that in most instances they have to pay
some advance, in one shape or another. No
large uiObGuItuG Ida do I6J sci III; DCCduS6
agents are indifferent about naming a price for
future delivery, but sales from stock are more
freely made, and there is no trouble in getting
previous rates. If the advance in the raw ma
terial is northumberland the prevailing opinion
is that it will be-a general rise in goods is pretty
sure to follow, but jobbers seem to be disposed
to wait for further developments. Their trade
has not been wholly satisfactory this season, and
although the distribution in the more southerly
portions of the country has increased, there is.
still a slow movement in this direction" In the
produce markets there is fair activity. Eggs
steady at prices quoted. Choice butter scarce
and firm at quotations. Poultry in less demand,
and prices tend lower.
GRAIN.
'More active" covers the local grain markets.
the Board of Trade Price Current says of
wheat: Locally we note a better demand for
Mediterranean grades, and very little change for
No. 2 red. Arrivals continue very light, and
choice track stock will find ready purchasers in
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NEW YORK, April I7.-Cotton easier at 1850
121sci futures firm; April 11.S4c; May, IL. soc;
June, 1870; July, 12.0sei August, 12.19c; Sep
TENDER, IL. Soc October, 11.I7c: November, 1l.0ic;
December, 11.02c; january, IL .09c..
MEMPHIS, April 17.-Gotton firm at II SIC; re-
ceipts 675 bales; shipments, sac bales; stock on
hand, 33,075 bales; sales, $50 bales.
CINCINNATI, April 17.-Gotton quiet; mildiiug,
11l2c.
LOUISVILLE, April17.--Cotton steady; middling,
r11ls.
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Foreign Money and Stock Market.

LONDON, April 1915 P. M.-Government bonds
-Consols. for money, 102 ZIG; account. 1O1 GIG.
Railroad onds-Milwaukee & st. Panl. 49,; Canada
Pacific, So; Illinois Central, 1873; Pennsylvania
Central, 162; New York Central, 116; Erie, 1918;
Reading, 1864.
PARIS. April 76f S71oc.
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Dry GOODS.

NEW York, April 17.--No general activity in tho
demand from agents, still for cotton goods there is
"a strong undsrtone, and prices are frmer all around
and some of them higher. Atlantic brown and Ions
dale bleachet cottons held at value. Farmers Choice
bleached advanced 14c. or to 6lec. Falls and She
tucket tickings advanced l2c each. Drills doingswell,
as are deni1ps. Wooden goods in unsatisfactory distri-
button.
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NEW YORK, April 17.-Lead quiet.

An Inexpensive but neat table cover for a com
mon room is made by taking a square of Gre
tonne for the center. Choose c~retonne with
very small figures, and of not too bright colors;
for a border put a band Of linen around it, dark
dfab linen; fringe this out and make quite a
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-18

deep fringe; where the linen joins the c~retonne
on the. seam, put a row of fine feather stitching,
and on the corners also.
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Coffee.
NEW Vn1o

ley YORK, April 17.-Coffee-Spot lots fair Rio
quiet; options quiet and weak; sales of 4 $50 bags
June at ~8.8508.40c; $3.50 Bags July at 9.4Oe;
4,750 August at 845c; $3.50 bags September at
1000 bags October at S.500Sl55c; 250 bags
November at {. 55c.
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Jacksonville, Madison & Indianapolis.

D~epart-Southern Express, daily, ss-.-..-.- 4I0 I'M
Louisville and Madison Express. 7:25 am
Louisville and Madison mail, p. a. $50 psn
Louisville Express, daily..---..-. 6:45 pm
Arrive-Indianapolis and Madison Mail. 9.45 am
Indianapolis, st. Louis and Chicago
Express daily p-..---.-------.11:00am
New York and Northern Fast Ex-
press. r 7:oOptn
st. Louis, Chicago and Detroit Fast
Line daily, 1880 pm
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-18

OIL CITY. April 1.-THE petroleum market
opened with United pipeline certificates at SOC, and
closed at 97lse; highest price: 81 lowest price. 97c.
yesterday, 1,34S.O0O brls. Runs. &c, 8 brls.
Shipments, 53,02e brls. Charters. 7i,444 brls. Oil
City Oil Exchange stock, $40 per share bid, $500
asked.
BRADFORD, April 1.-THE crude oil market was
firm. Total runs yesterday, 69,2l3 br]s. Total
shipments yesterday, 1850 brls. Charters. 74,444
brls. Clearances. IL, PAS, 600 brls. United pipe
line certificates opened at CSC, and closed at 97c;
highest price, 99ci lowest price, 96alc,
~PTTTSBURG, April 1.-THE petroleum market
was excited; opened strong and higher, and closed at
inside prices; United pipeline certificates opened at
go, declined, and closed at 967sc.
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RECEIPTS BY RAIL PAST TwENTY-FoUR HOURS.
wheat; dd'o00000
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Louisville, New Albany & Chicago.
michigan and Grand Rapids Line)i
Depart-Michiran and Grand FIX. Lido ann
Michigan and Grand Rapids Ex.--. 500 pm
! Acknowledgment and Grand Rapids Ex. --I1:35sam
Michigan and Grand Rapids tx - l1:45pin
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Depart-Detroit and Chicago Mail .-.-..-
Toledo, Fort WAYNE, Grand Rapids
and Michigan Express .--...
Detroit and Toledo Express, daily,
c. c. ailu ----------I
Arrive Michigan and Toledo Express, daily
except Monday
Toledo and Fort Wayne Express 1
Beforehand Chicago, Mail --.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

The election of the Hon. Joseph G. S.
Blackburn to the senate from Kentucky
brings to that body another of the natural
orators of which that commonwealth has
boon so prolific. He is bourbon OF the
bourbons, and may be expected to pursue
with vigilance the task of blotting out war
legislation, but he is Il man whose positive
traits Of character and fne abilities mako
him prominent in any body of which he is a
member, while his generous and hearty dis
position makes him hosts of friends in what
over company he moves. Kentucky rewards
her sons who, during the civil war, did not
ago with their state" by which she probably
means to make such reparation as she can to
tho states of the late confederacy for not
having been with them. This apology for
having remained nominally in the union is
a proof that Kentucky's confederate war
quota has been moro powerful, politically
since the unpleasantness subsidized than thu
quota of tho union. All of which does no
change tho fact that, since bourbon we hat
to have, Kentucky could not have done bet
scr than by sending Joe Blackburn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07
Come Right In, Mr.. Randall.


The grief Of the republicans at the downfall OF
Mr.. Randall, the protectionist representative in
the democratic party, is probably sincere for II
means that all such alleged democrats must go to
the camp TO which they belong and do their knit
ing from in front instead of behind. If the demo-
cratic party is not protection party (and its plat
form and tradition say It is noO, surely Mr.. Ran
dan has no place in 1t. On the contrary, for his
long and constant services to the protectonsts he
should be ut the very head Of the protectlonist
party, which is the republican party. MIR, Carlisle
should have the thanks of his party for the deli.
cate yet firm notice he gave Mr. Randall that the
position of protectonst advocate in the demo.
cratic party would hereafter be dispensed with
i'll TACT, would no longer be tolerated. and that all
who could not keep time with the music mus
step out Of the procession. The party will be
strengthened just IN proportion TO tine number o.
protectioned Jonahs that are cast out before the
opening OF tho next campaign. Such action will
show to thousands OF revenue reformers in the
republican ranks that they are on the right side
but in tho wrong crowd. Let the line BIO sc
strongly drawn that all may see upon which side
of II they stand
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

IN recent number of The Current, one OF
the brightest papers over issued in Chicago,
Mr.. Henry Wattorsoh a contributor, ven
lures to remark that the democrats, as mat
tiers stand cut most amusing figure. All
things considered, the country is well-to-do
and, in the absence of some distinct proposal
embracing a change Of policy, the old argu-
ment of letting well-enough alone may be
advanced with considerable force and reason
by the republican leaders. 1t is here that
the comic side of the democratic party up
pears" Mr.. Hutchins will not thank the
journalistic genius of Kentucky for admit.
ting that the country is well-to.do, and that
the opposition crying for "a change" has a
comic side. ,...
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

WE are glad to see that our energetic
friend, Congressman Bedford, of Colorado, has
taken in hand the cause Of the importers of
thoroughbred stock as against the cattle
kings who hold the mighty empire of the far
west In their grip as grazing patch for their
broad horned Texas steers. If tho pleuro-
pneumonia among cattle is being used as an
instrument of oppression by the foreign
noblemen who are settling up our western
wilds under the guise of cowboys, let US
know IL, aud have at them. We look to
Representative Belford as leader in this
matter. and it shall 60 hard if our enterpris-
ing farmers who seek the improvement oil
cattle shall be driven to the wall by those
exotics who were once described by visiting
statesman from New York to the county
Donegal as them jukes and lorruds and
errulsn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

A WILD chorus of wrath may be expected
from all parties in England over the news of
tho crushing defeat Of Baker Pasha, followed
y the massacre ofTew6k Pasha and his forces
at sinkat. England SO far has shirked her
obligations in Egypt, but this disaster will
DO very likely to bring about change Of
policy which will involve the dispatch OF
British troops to the seat of war
Bakers defeat at Trinkita at shows
tn, utter folly Of trying to make
Roadway against the warlike tribes who have
espoused tho cause of Ell Mahd with the
miserable rabble called by courtesy the
Egyptian army, and must convince Mr.
Gladstono's government that If English pres
tise is maintained in Egypt English troops
mu do the fighting. Meantime one result
of this disaster must be to add greatly to thu
perils of the bravo Gen. Gordon's doubtful
journey to KhartOum.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

The house committee on appropriations ex-
poets to complete consideration of the naval
appropriation bill to-day. The bill provides for
an appropriation of $l4, 1929 1856, being 49, 1926 300
less than the estimates and 81 ,565 ,23S less than
the appropriation for the current year. A
sufficient amount has been agreed upon to
complete the four steel cruisers. rs proposed
by the secretary of the navy. Nothing was
given however. for the completion of moni.
tors, and for which about $3,500,000 wa:
asked. The committee decided to let the
naval committee net upon the Recommended
ton which it sent to the appropriation COM
mittee for n reduction of the naval force.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

citizens within that state. It does much
more than this II notifies the democratic
party of the South that the party at the north
cannot afford to be considered indifferent to
the rights of the black man. lt admonishes
the southern bourbohs that since tho United
States supreme court has decided that tho
lives, liberty, aud property and tho persona |
and political rights Of citizens can only be
protected by state laws, tho democracy of
Ohio meets the responsibility aud sets an ex-
ample which, if followed, will take the negro
question out of politics.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07


Mr.. MORRISON is statesman whose figure
and measure have not boon known until last
Monday Before then he was prematurely
pronounced a great IN an on finance, reveing
in ideas of immense proportions, and an ncip-
lent Andrew jackson. Tho difference be-
tween the two is now moro clear. jackson was
noted all over the world as rather perpen-
dioular sort of statesman, willis Morrison is
decidedly horizontal in his tendencies, with n
leaning to the oblique right on some things,
the oblique left on other things and back
and forth lateral, quadrilateral, swinging
fore and aft round and round motion, which
is very sensitive to wind and tide and leaves
one in doubt as 20 tho final bostion--only it
Is certain that In no case will the oscillation
carry him below chalk line made twenty
three years ago by Senator Morrill,, of Yer
mont. Mr.. Morrison having resolved to mako
u plunge, and not wishing to go head
on upon unseen rocks, or into depths
whence lie could not " bob up serehely at
some future tihie, did we'll to fix his eye upon
successful law-mnlier as o guide, and not
trust to the tinkors of the democratic party
who have SO many years been engaged in
making a record that sane men would not caro-
to commend. Having apparently made up his
mind to be bad statesman, straying from the
path of rectitude, he resolves not to wade out
beyond the Vermontor, in tho hope that his
boots will not 10 so loaded down with fish
that he may not in due time reach the shore.
So much being settled the horizontal oscil-
lating statesman calls Upon Mr.. j. S. Moore
and treasury expert to come to his assist
ance-ohe to stand at his head to prevent that
portion of his anatomy from sinking out
right, while the other takes strong grip on
his superluous neither integuments at point
where counterbalancing forces can act with
most certain effect to raise the dripping boots
perpendicularly so us not to cndanger any
portion of the catch, should it happen to be
small. A very droll figure he makes in this
position.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07
A Renncst by the Rainh OF Tazore

There has just been received at the Smith
sonian institution, from the worlds fair in
Boston, the large and rare collection of the
Rajah of Tazorc. This collection embraces
musical instruments, war clubs, drugs, surgi-
cal instruments, iewelry, &C., used by the ma
tives of his domain. There is also large
collection of various kinds of works of art
from Ceylon. In the latter collection is u
very fine exhibit Of garnets and other precious
stones. These collections were donated to the
national museum by tho representatives OF
the different countries, through Gen. Norton,
the secretary of the fair committee.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07
Bourbonism with Republican Veneer
ing.

The Utica IN. ~ Herald hobs up serenely
to remark that the south will cease being
solid as soon as the naughty, naughty fed
eral interferers let it alone. Editor Roberts
assures us that when all fear of national
supervision is withdrawn, the political rights
of the colored citizen will, as a rule, be as
secure at the south as in any other section
of the union. The Utica Herald and its
editor have for ton years past treated Of the
republican party as a dangerous public
enemy, and the southern kuklux organiza-
tions as home missionary societies. We
would as soon consult spotted dog un-
der q wagon as to the character and in
tcntions of the driver of the vehicle
as to look to such northern kitchen
organs of the southern bourbon democracy as
the Utica Herald. 1t is only ten years since
1t was coarsely bawlng for Gen. Garfeld't
expulsion from congress on the Credit Mo
bilier charges, after he had made his denia
of them. 1t is never in moro congenial occu
patton than whom seeking to rot the decent
public opinion of its neighborhood by assaults
upon the upholders of republican truth, OF
BY tho ready defense of notorious bourbon
crimes and falsehood. The political habits o
thought and action represented by the Utloi
Herald are malignant disease of which tn
republican party must DO cured or it will
perish. True Tepublicanism OPPOSES bourbon
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

THE Mississippi river convention is q very
businosslike body, aud likewise appears to be
cminentlt patriotic. While not failing to
present cogcnt reasons for an appropriation,
they also find time to testify in II striking
manner their devotion to the old flag When
the stars and stripes were displayed yesterday
the cheers of the enthusiastic delegates almost
lifted tho roof of Lincoln ball. The tumult
was heard by citizens of Harpor's Ferry.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07
The Philosophy OF Success.

you would be good man and n just, my son,
are convinced that you arc In the wrong; but II
you would exert an influence upon the minds OF
men, do nothing Of the kind. What you have
said, stick to IL with all your might. No matter II
scores tell you, and prove to you, that you are
wrong for will not hundreds, deceived by your
obstinacy and assurance, still believe that You are
right Go to aren't the opinions, and especially
the votes, Of hundreds better and more 70 be de-
sired than the opinions and votes of scores.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07
Army omcers on the Sick List

The secretary of war, in response to a reso-
luton, yesterday sent to tho house commu-
nication showing that 242 officers of the army
have been sick and unable to perform their
duties for one year or longer, between July 1,
1876, and Dec. 81, 1883; and that during the
same period 277 officers have been recon-
mended for retirement, and 230 retired. On
the retired list there are ffty-one colonies,
thirty-two majors, and sixty-three captains.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

The superintendcnts of the various life
saving stations have been instructed to fur
nish for scientific purposes samples Of the So
called singing sands" wherever found,
These sands get their name from the peculiar
sound, resembling somewhat tho barking OF
a dog which they give forth when walked
upon OF disturbed in any way. This property
is possessed only by dry sand found between
the water line and extreme high tide marks
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

THE national democratic organ is dread
fully afraid some harm will come to civil SER
vice reform at the hands of the bad republic
cans. Now that the democrats in the house
of representatives have made pretty clean
sweep of the employees who belonged to the re
publican party, it is about time for short sea-
son of democratic exhortation in behalf ofthe
cause of civil service reform. Holy Willie
never was more entensely levout than when
he Approached the throne of Grace fresh from
being flashed wi fleshly lust"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

THE. electlon Of John J. o'Brien as presi.
dent Of the new republican county committee
Of Now York by the pronounced voto of 1853
to A is proof that reconstruction has not
impaired the virility of the party organiza'
finn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

Tug world moves. The democratic legis-
la,nrc of tho state of Ohio has passed civil
rights act of the same purport as the act of
congress- which tho supreme court of the
United States declared not to DO within the
powor, granted to congress by the constitu'
ZION OF tho United States This is very i'm
portant movement. 1t commits the Ohio
democracy fully to the equal protection of oil
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

along Tho sea coast aud the shores of tho
great lakes Already twcnty-six samples Of
eating rs existence in as many dcflerent To-
lalities in this country. Heretofore these
singing bcaches" have only been known to
exist in two places, one in this country and
tbp othpr in Eur0fG
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07
Chicngo MnsicnI rnstc.

4'tW VTVtuHe IFWIoE UtWUCTUT'
Chicago critics and audiences find Meyerbeer's
masterpiece, lies Huguonos," drcary and unin-
teTestng. lttGkts operas OF the caliber of "Pina-
FORE to arouse tho enthusiasm Of the Chicago
musical public, They cannot comprehend the
famous air "MoTe White than the White Ermine,
but "peek a.Boo" teJches them every time
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

JOSH HART has obtained Judgment against
"Gath" George Alfred Townscnd) for $50
for libel. Now let him accept in payment
thereof letter from Cath describing tho
trial 1t would be worth $50 in any market
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07
CURRENT GOSSIP.
HER itANDKfRcHtEF.

But fllmy fabric IT, us true,
As soft as down aud bright as amber,
Brocaded with gay threads as blue
As flowers that up my tfellis Chamber.
Upon one silky side behold,
Embroidered neat, some blooming roses,
While on the other, iietKcd with gold,
a brlght-winged butterfly reposes.
And though lis but tri1e, yet
A something sweet upon It fingers:
IT'S neither rose" nor "mlgnonette,"
But the faint touch or fairy fingers.
Clinton Scolldrd.
Venus? Who's he?
Now, stranger, yer see.
amt got no larnin
Nor notion consarnin'
Them fellers IN hisloree;
But said to Bill Nye
When fust sot my eye
Gu that beautiful Jatsey Lily,
"shes u stunnerr says to Billy.
'Jist look ut her shoulders and neck,
She's the puftiest card In the duck"
Then Bill gave thump
On the bar with his FIST,
And he says SHES trump,
Them's my sentiments jistP'
Then he looked very hard,
Shook his fist In my nose,
The way of my pard
When excited he grows.
''wenus be blowedl Now don't YOU forget,
She's the Queen o. Hearts, she is, you bet
What's yours? Mines rock and ryop
Ban Ddpfs
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07
A Watery Conumdrum.

NUIcTIIuTF NtW9JUHTIII'
What is the connection between tho Keely mo-
tor and national politics that II always looms up
conspicuous in presidential years? We give itup,
unless 1t is sympathetic, on account Of the very
small amount Of water required TO run the ma
chine,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

Mr. MokRisoN begins to think that play.
ing with toy pistol is dangerous, especially
when tho barrel has horizontal aim.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

atrocities, instead of treating them as excusa.
bic peccadiloes, for which the advocates of
law and order are to blanie