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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-15
HouselloIa HINTS.

The newest table mats are of embroidered
leather.
To wipe dust from papered walls, take aclean
soft piece of flannel
Little round crochet caps are very useful for
hammock wear or travelling.
Tea, say the Chinese is drink which relieves
thirst and dissipates sorrow.
Striped India shawls, thatsare rich looking but
not expensive, are used for hangings
Al little saltpetre mixed with water, in which
flowers are placed will keep them fresh
Splashers, made either on ecrllsor gray linen
outlined with bright threads, are useful.
Steel knives not in daily use may be kept from
rusting BY being dipped in a strong solution Of
soda.
Cream colored Spanish lace can be cleaned
and be made to look like new by simply rubbing
-four through it.
Fireplace curtains running upon Invisible
wires beneath the mantelpiece are made to draw
before the grate
Little blocks of glass scooped out in the center,
ana mndesto look as much like ice as possible,
are popular for icecream dishes.
Good rugs for the bedroom. can be made Of a
piece of Brussels or velvet carpet, witha worsted
fringe sewed on each end or all around it
A pretty tidy is made of scarlet or any shade
Of red felt Put on strips of black velvet. and
embreider on them little fans in. bright-colored
silks
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WAR ON THE M0RMoNS.
Further Particulars Of the Killing of Nor
mon Elders in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Aug IA dispatch from
centTeville eorroborates the report of the muir
der of Mormons in Lewis county by masked men
last Sunday morning The raiding party num-
bered about forty. Thirteen Of these attacked
the house of Martin Condor, where Mormon
meeting was in progress. Forcing open the
door, they We're encountered by young Martin
Condor armed with a gun, and in an effort to
disarm him one of the raiders was struck with
the gun. unmasking him; but he drew a pistol
and shot Condor in the bowels, and after stag
gering fewsteps he was shot again by one of the
party with buekshet killing aim instantly. At
the same iBstant another Of the attacking party
fired upon a Mormon elder named Gibbs who.
was partly hidden behind the wife of old man
Condor. killing Gibbs and severely wounding
Mrs. Condor in the thigh. He then fired the re-
manning load in tho gun at a Mormon elder
naned Berry, hiding behing the bed, killing him
Instantly. Another Mormon elder in the house
ran ont by the back door, and was pursued by
two OF the attacking party stationed outside
Iheg fired on him as he ran out, but it is not
known whether he was killed or not After
killing Berry the three masked men started. and
just as they got out Of the house
j r. Hudson fired and killed Dave Hinson, one
of the masked men, One Of Hinsons party
stood over bis body and fired two loads of buck
shot at Hudson, literally Kidding him The
Morqons, in fear Of another attack, did not
make search until Monday, when they found the
it is rlinored that the other missing elder has
been found dead The Mormon elders claim
TO have been sent here direct from Utah to make
converts and establish churches.
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FOREIGN MISCELLANY.

Bismarck and THE Eondon Times The Ger
mans Angry.
BERIaN,. Aug 14.-In,replg tosa.reeent article
in the London Times which intimated that Bis
marck was in fitof III humor with England,
which would probably soon pass away, the.
North German Gazette has this to say: 'sGefs
many has for many years supported the English
policy insthe most unselfish manner. She re-
treatmentof German, interests abroad on the
part of both England and her colonies. GerA
many hasalways, and especially in the 4Angra
Pequena matter, acted in friendship for Eng
land Such friendships however, when one
sided, mustof course collapse. Shonld England.
not modify her policy towards German interests
abroad the fit of i'll hlmor might grow TO
Permanent illfeeling The German policy IN
the future will be friendly to friends but adj
verse to those who fundamentally injure Ger
man intAreSts ~
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EVENTS IN THE OLD WORLD.
Parliament Prorogued with the Usual
Congratulations by the Queen.
Germany Angry at English Policy Prepar-
ing for Campaign in Soudan- Inform
er Casey's Confession.
PARLIAMENT PRoRoGUED.
The Queen INDUCES in the Usual Congratu-
Iations ON tIr. Prnsnarftv OF The Is,,,,aira

The Queen INDUCES in the Usual Congratu-
lations the Prosperity OF the Empire
LONDON, Aug. 14-Parliament was prorogued
to-day, with the usual ceremonies. The Queen
in her speech, said: II sincerely regret that an
important part Of your labors failed Of result in
legislative enactment Friendly intercourse
subsists with all foreign powers Diplomatic
relations have been resumed with Mexico, and a
preliminary agreement for a treaty of commerce
has been signed. I have to lament the failure
of the conference to devise means to restore the
finances of Egypt, which are so important to the
well-being and good order Of the country I
shall continue to fulfill faithfully the duties
growing out of the presence of my troops in the
valley Of the Nile. / trust the special mission
which have determined to send there will ma
terlally aid me in considering what steps to
adopt. | view with undated satisfaction the
mIgitation and diIninution Of agrafian crime in
Ireland and the substantial improvement in the
condition of the people I design. at an early
period, to call your attention to the great sub
Jeet OF representation of the people. rejoiee to
observe, amid the numerous Indications OF inter
est IN the subject the constant proofs of loyalty
to the throne aud respect for the law. These In
great national aim will be pursued with order
and moderation-the best securities for such a.
settlement as may conduce TO the happiness and
liberties of the people and the strength of the
empire. The speech closed with thanlSfulness
Tor the favorable season, which is alternating
the pressure that has so long and so seriously af-
1ected the agricultural industry
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cALKrNs AND THE scHooL FUND.
A Statement Which Completely Refutes the
CHARGES Against Him

1
LaPorte Heralds Chronicle
The Argus published last week what will prove
in the end to be a veritable boomerang for that
Major Calkins borrowed $500 from the common
school fund. That was not an uncommon thing
to do There was no crime about it that we are
aware Of It was all done in accordance with
law, but the Argus seeks to convey the impress
sion that the land the Major gave in security was
not properly appraised. The only answer neces.
sary to that is the fact of Ithamar d. Phelps
having been one Of the appraisers. The Argus
says that during the second year of the loan the
interest was defaulted and the auditor had to
take the land as the property of the State
We are informed BY reliable parties that there
wasn't any Of the Kankakee lands but could
have been sold for So an acre at the time the
loan was effected, speculation being very active
at that period Nov Is, 1873, Caroline Mr. and
Jacob Forsythe sold the land to Mortimer Nye
and w. Fl. Calkins, for $780, July9, 1874 Mr.
share; Aug, i 1875, Major Calkins sold the land
subject to the mortgage, to w A. Martin, the
present Democratic candidate forcountv treas
urer, for $500. The latter sold it. Sept "a 1875.
to Harry shannon, for 81, 600 and Harry Sham
non DISPOSED of it. April A, 1876 to Ella G. Rol-s
Inns, of Chicago twas while theland was in her
possession that the interest was defaulted and
the property became forfeited To the State
Major Calkins has asked the auditor to sell the
land and present him the bill for any balance
that might be due on the loan aforesaid. So all
this worry the Argus speaks of has been wholly
unnecessary. Major Calkins is good for any
amount due the school f,Izd, and in that particn-
lar the loan in question isin great deal better
condition than the thousands of dollars belong
ing to the school fund which the Democratic leg
isation keeps lying lille in thebanks Of this city
We are justified, therefore, in characterizine the
Argus article as campaign lie. gotten up for
foreign consumption, because, if It was consid-
cred of much Importance it would have been
used long before this, as Major Ealkinss public
life antedates the loan BY several years.
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sCookles-One cup OF butter--a small cup
two cups of sugar. three cups Of -four, two eggs,
leaving out the white of one; roll out quite thin,
cut IN any shape you cheose-square ones are
which you reserved and spread over the tob
OF the cookies: sprinkle cinnamon and sugar over
them and bake them
Tomato Preserves Preserved tomatoes ara
of tomatoes add one mint If ;nagar tbap a,,d
half pounds Of sugar one ounce eanb ~ cin,as
allspice and cinnamon Scald and rael Inc f. ~.
matoes very ripe ones are bestl: drain tbem
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GENERAL POLITICAL NEWS.
William H. Gudgel Nominated for Con-
gress in the First Indiana District.
Ex-Governor st. John Speaks on Prohibition
at a New York Camp Meeting LOgan's
Reception in New York State.
THE FIRST DISTRICT.

Nomination of William III. Gudgel, of Evans
vile, by the Republicans.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
EVANSVILLE. Aug. 1.-The Republicans Of
the First district held their congressional con-
vention here to-day, and unanimously nomi-
mated Hon. William II. Gudgel, of this city, for
their representative in the Forty ninth Congress.
The convention was largely composed of work
ingnen, among whom were great many who
were, short time since, prominent members of
the Democratic party, who are taking an I'M
usually active interest in political affairs this
year There is a growing feeling that the Dem
ocratic nominee, the present representative in
Congress, must be defeated, and this sentiment
is due chiefly to the fact that he supported the
Morrison bill and is an outspoken free-trader.
This city is among the leading manufacturing
places of the State, consequently there is strong
opposition shown among the mechanics to the
Democratic party Never before in the history
of this section of the State WAS the enthusiasm
so widespread, and as the time for the election
draws nearer the interest in the success Of the
Republican party deepens The nominee Of
to-day's convention is the strongest man the Re
publicans have for the position, having all the
elements which is necessary to make man
popular among tho masses With any other
candidate it would be Like leading forlorn hope
in this hotbed Of Democracy. But the Republic
ans confidently feel, in the nomination of Mr.
Gudgel, that victory awaits them in November
next
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ST. JOHN ON PROHIBITION.
The Presidential Candidate Makes 20
lfticaI Speech at a Camp Meeting.

The Presidential Candidate Makes . POI
lttical Speech at a Camp Meeting.
ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Aug. 14-At the Lyons
camp meeting, to-day, the principal feature was
the address Of Ex-Governor ST. John. He said
in substances All political power is inherent in
the people, and the people propose to use III to
protect their homes against the destructive in
fuence of I75,O0O legalized saloons in this
country. No evil to-day is so great as the
liquor traffic. It is guilty Of every crime known
in the catalogue Of crimes. It robs the poor Of
their money, and the Nation Of its honor and
manhood. It destroys homes, stuffs ballot
boxes, SCOTS at virtue, and revels in vice, and
has no conscience, and knows mo good and
ought to be condemned by the laws Of the land.
Yet, acknowledged as it is to be the greatest evil
OF to-day neither of the political parties dares
say a word against it for fear of losing the
whisky vote. 1t matters not which Of the old
parties wins, it means the continual
ton of the liquor traffic Democratic whisky
is no worse than Republican whisky, and the
quicker we get rid of both the better it will be
for our country. Prohibition is at present the
only living issue of the hour that reaches the
heart and conscience of the people, and the peo
pie propose to press this matter until this meas
ure Is triumphant and blesseS every home in
this land and the political party, in the face of
this great evil that is afraid to stand up for the
right, ought to be and will be beaten You.say
you don't want to throw away your vote. Re
member that no vote was ever lost that was cast
for principle Let it not be forgotten that the
party or individual that dies battling for right,
goes down. with the blessed promise of gleri-
Gus resurrection Prohibition is right, God is
Just and victory Is sure to come.
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THE cHoLERA.
The Daily Report of Cases and Deaths in
France and italy.

The Daily Report of Cases and Deaths in
France and italy.
PARIS, Aug 14This morning there were
fifteen deaths from cholera at Aries, and one at
Ak last night. Reports from various towns for
yesterday are as follows: At Beziers, one DEATH
at Montady, one; at Cette, FIVE; at Lavillear
Dieu ten. The graxe-diggers at Leso1nerques
noticed slight movement on the part Of two
corpses. BY the application of friction the cir
culation was restored and the persons recovered
tits reported that cholera has broken out at
Salon and Gfaus, department Of Bouches du
Rhonen, and several deaths have occurred.
The congress of the two houses Of Parliament
at Versailles, yesterday agreed to the motion
that the senators and deputies should accept a
reduced salary for the past four months, and the
balance used for the relief of cholera sufferers
Yesterday, there was one death at La Spezin,
one at Castelnuoya, one at Patremolin at Villa
France, two fresh cases and two deaths; at Ber-
ceto, seven fresh cases and four deaths
There were eight deaths from cholera.at Mar
settles last night.
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presidency Other delegates also supported
Sullivans nomination. There being ne other
nominations before the convention, the chair
man called for rising VOTE aud the entire con
cheering enthusiastically, and the chair stated
that Alexander sullivan had been elected by
reclamation.
Mr. Sexton and Father Conaty conducted Mr.
Sullivan to the platform to music by the conven-
ton Of Tramp, Tramp Tramp the Boys Are
Marching
Mr.. Sullivan was evidently much AFFECTED
Leaning on theehairman's table, he said he could
not frame sentence that would properly ex-
press his appreciation of the honor done him by
Tho Nomination. It was an honor he would
never forget, but there were rea-
sons, both public and private that
would prevent him from accepting the
presidency Of the Irish National League for an
other term This, he said. was absolute This
&C ton was forced upon him by circumstances.
His devotion to the cause, he said. would not
undergo any change because of the change in
his position. He would be as wiling to fight in
the ranks as to lead in battle, and who
ever might be his successor, he would be
at his command as at the command of
ireland At any and all times he would be
willing to fight in the ranks in a constitutional
battle OF battle against England in arms-and
he was not sure he said, that he would not pre-
Per the latter In conclusion, he assured the
convention Of the regret he felt at being com
PEELED to positively decline re election, and Of
MS Hnaltefable devotion and his steadfast adj
herence to the great cause of Irish freedom.
There was melancholy silence for moment,
A delegate from Connecticut arose and stated he
was sure that Sullivan was man who could not
speak other than the truth. and if he declared he
could not accept reelection, he was persuaded
that it was for weignty and honest reasons. He
therefore moved that the resignation of Sullivan
be accepted, and this was reluctantly adopted.
Patrick Egan, former treasurer of the land league
of ireland, was then nominated and elected by
reclamation, amid storm Of cheers and waving
OF hats and handkerchiefs. NELL O'Brien, Of
Missouri; Thomas Doherty, of Boston, and
Maurice F. Willhare, of Philadelphia, were
chosen vice presidents Father OReilly
was reelected treasurer He took the
A9cr and placed in nomination Father
Roger Walsh, secretary of the League
a national executive COMMITTEE was then chosen.
Resolutions of thanks to the press and people
were passed; also, resolution expressing the
deepest regret at the death Of Wendell Phillips
The second ANIMAL convention Of the Irish Ma
tional League Of America was then adjourned
sine die, then entire audience singing the Irish
national anthem, God Save Ireland
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Informer Casey,s confassion.-

DUBLIN, Aug, IA The Archbishop Of Tuam,
.towhom informer Casey made confession, has
writtenia letter to Earl Spencer, Lord lieutenant
He requests the authorities to make sworn in
quiry into Caseys statements, He says Casey
deulared that the reason why he had not spoken
before was because he was waiting for a vista
ton Of the archbishop when he hoped. to receive
the church's pardon. He was willing to- suffer in
the interest Of Justice any pain, even, death, for
trasna. tits reported that Casey and his brother
in-law Philbin. are in receipt Of a, government
allowance, which stopped, shortly before the con
feSSinn.
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The Scandal soassa the Laales.


A week ago yesterday twelve ladies' undertook
to start political machine. They assembled at
l23 West Eagle street and started the campaign
by discussing the merits of Blaine and the de-
merits of Cleveland After talking awhile it
was Thought best to bring about some kind of an
organization Mrs. A. a. Colby was chosen
temporary president, but no one would act as
secretary. Finally young lady was induced to
act but she resigned. at the endof the meeting
Another meeting was called for yesterday in or
der to perfect the organization and adopt some
line of business as well as a name. In response to
the call only three ladies put man appearance.
1t had also been proposed to discuss, the Cleve-
land scandal at this meeting. After consulting
for some time the trio concluded that politics
was too deep for them. They abandoned the
cause and Cleveland viii doubtless feel greatly
relieved.
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THE WAR II. CHINA.

Rumored Massacre of a French. Garrison in
AMMAN, by Black Flags.
LONDON Aug. IA "A Times dispatch from
Foo Chow says: The Chinese military authori-
ties announced a review to-day
A French transport and one iron-clad have de-
parted for Hong Kong
The late King of Amman was poisoned by anti
French Manderin
Black Flags, from Laole, and it is rumored
Chinese troops also, are marching southwark on
Tuyenkwan, an isolated post sixty miles north
Of Hung Hon. Tonquin. Pirates infest the
Week river, and areroyaging the country north
of Hal Phong.
1t is rumored that French garrison was
massacred while en- route for Langson Sick
ness among the French troops is Increasing
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POLITICAL NOTES.
Republican Meeting at Perrysville- |
by Hon. james f. Johnston,

Republican Meeting at Perysville-speech
by Hon. James r.. Johnston.
Correspondence of the Indianapolis journal.
NEWPORT, Aug IA. Hon. James T. Johnston,
Of Rockville, addressed large and enthusiasts
audience at Perrysyille. The meeting was held
in Jones Han, which has seating capacity of
between four and five hundred, and the hall was
full Mr.. Johnston was introduced to the au-
dience by Mr. John T. Lowe. as the next con
gressfnan from the Eighth district, and was re-
ceived with storms Of applause In very forci-
bic, able and manly speech he discussed the DO
htical issues Of the day and reviewed the records
Of the two great political parties. The names Of
Blaine, logan and Calkins were most enthusiast
tically received, and especially was this true in
the case Of Logan there being many old soldiers
present. Cheer after cheer was shouted for
that grandest of all of volunteer soldiers.
After MIR. Johnston had finished speaking a
few appropriate remarks were made by Hon. r.
B. Sears of this place Good music was furn-
fshed by the Newport brass band and by the
Galloway family, assisted by George Cook, one
of the best glee clubs in the State. A Elaine
and Logan club was organized, eighty five
names being enrolled The Republicans
throughout the county are now well organized
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q Wax u Keen .tl.e sInildren onlet.

New York Morning Journah
II wish there was some way to keep those
children quiet ON arainy dayor when it is too
warm for them to be out in the sun playing; Y
said weary mother the other day to her friend
and neighbour ssI always notice what little
trouble you have,with your children, although
you have three more than 7 have; and thought
perhaps youcould tell me how YOU managed It, =
"A very easy matter, my DEAR replied heT.
friend children must be. amused or they will
become cross and naughty so would you or l.
Suppose we were doomed To stay all day, or half
day in one room, We're not allowed to read.
write sew could only sit uncertain chairs and
handle certain articles and there was no one to
talk to or nothing bat game of solitaire for us
to play. Why, we'd besalmost crazy. ANY one,
man, woman or child, in goodhealth must have
something to do during their waking hours. Yet
how few mothers try. to give this something to
the busy hands and active brains Of the little
ones. You notice children. out in the street or
garden Are they ever still or quiet2 No. tits
true they find amusement in the most trivial
things. Now have thought about all this, and
have fixed up one room in the house, the play
room, exclusively for my children
The room is the large one on the, top floor,
1t is ali had to spare and as conld not afford
good carpet / painted the floor and left it bare
A poor carpet would be worn ont in six months
In the winter the room is heated by a little cir
eular stove, and over this is put wire screen so
there is no danger Of the children burning them
selves The walls are painted DELEGATE gray,
v AptH g 1AAa WI law. ~ WdlnoSOtluS
that is one of the CHEZ 1harms Of the room.
WHAT'S it, WE'LL collected all, the pictures
could out Of magazines, illustrated papers,
etc, and pasted them on the wall from the floor
almost as high as the mantel, Pictures of birds;
and animals and those of child-life are, of
course, the greater number put the colored
prints down near thesurface so that the smaller
children could enjoy them, and they are pasted
on 50 nicely that tearing them is impossible.
t'Fhen,p continued this nice little mother, II
have five boxes in the room, all Of different sizes
These boxes have covers that fasten down, and
are padded on the top, with hounce around
the edge so that when the box is closed, they
have the appearance Of little ottomans. Each
child keeps his playthings in the box and it is
his particular property. A nursery rug with
all kinds Of animals cut out Of the cloth, with
the name embroidered underneath, is among the
furnishings Of the room.
asMy children afnuse themselves for hours in
that room, with only excursions now and then
to the Kitchen for something to plny tea partly
with, and fiatter myself that they learn con-
siderable from the pictures, as well as neatness
and order with their playthingsln