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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-06
A Most Tyrannical Man.

Rensselaer, Republican.
An investigation of the official conduct of c.
Jay French, superintendent of the railway mail
service for the Fifth division has been going on
at Indianapolis for some time. The evidence
against him is all in, and establishes the fact,
seemingly beyond question, that he is a man of
most tyrannical and unjust nature, wholly unfit
for the position he occupies
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-06

man S. Byram, city: grand representative, J. N.
Study, Greencastle; finance committee, w. d.
Wiles, city; g. d. Searle, Anderson; VIM. H.
Blankenship, Greencastle. These officers were
installed yesterday afternoon The exemplifca-
ton of the unwritten work was given last even
ing at the lodge rooms.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-06
Two Accidents.

Robert Little, of Jeffersonville, while walking
west of the Union Depot last night, in an intox-
icated condition, was struck by the engine of
the incoming l. & st. L. train, and had his right
leg crushed. He was taken to the City Hos
pital
A workman at the Panhandle shops yesterday,
had several ribs and an arm broken by car
wheel falling on him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-06

To the Ladies':

We have concluded our arrangements for the com
ing season, and shall operate, as heretofore, TWO
PARTMENTS in charge of Mrs. MAY PHELPS and
Mrs. H. A. AVER respectively. These modistes are
too well and favoraby known in this city to need any
further advertising We shall maintain the same low
scale of prices during the past and guaran
tee work and style superior to which be pro
duced in this city. Mrs. Aver and Mrs Phelps will
go to New York in a few days to obtain the latest
ideas for spring Any commissions special pur.
chases their customers may desire will be carefully
attended to-
Rooms open for Spring Season about March Is.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-06
President Board of Trustees Indiana University.
March 3. 1884.
BRUSH ELECTRIC LIGHTS

Are fast taking the place of all Others in factories
fonndries machine shops and mills Parties having
their own power can procure Electric Generator
and obtain much light at much less cost than by
any other mode. The incandescent and storage sys-
tenn has been perfected making small lights for houses
and stores hung wherever needed, and lighted at will
dav or night Parties desiring Generators or to form
companies for lighting cities and towns can send to
the Brush Electric Co.. Cleveland, o. or to the under
signed at Indianapolis j. CANEN.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-06
DISGUSTED CLERKS.

Immediately after the close of yesterdays sit
ting of the French investigating committee, a
number of indignant postal clerks assembled in
the lobby of the postofice 1.-THE journal was
right in denominating the investigation farce
and a burlesque," said one of the takers, land
|, for one, am in favor of having it come to a
close now. We have been treated with unfair
ness from the moment Mr.. French's defense be-
gan. When we were on the stand as complain
ing witnesses, Mr. French had full permission to
interrogate us any and all points, but the com
mission aided by a shrewd criminal lawyer, now
rules out all cross examination. To-day puts the
climax on this injustice, and stamps the investi
cation as a farce, We had line of questions
that had Mr. Alexander formerly chief clerk
here. been permitted to answer, would have
shown MI. Frenchs unpopularity among the
clerks and his tyranny most conclusively. But
the commission arbitrarily decided against us.
The testimony brought in to-day is vaueless, so
far as having any bearing upon the complaints
and grievances to investigate which this commits
sion was formed is concerned, but the appear
ance on the stand of several division superin-
tendents has had its intended effect-that is, if
anything more was needed. We have been
crushed to day by responsibility"
The men then consulted for the purpose of
coming to a conclusion as to whether it will not
be best to stop the affair at once. They say from
the conduct of the commission in ruling out all
questions in cross-eXamination that would tend
to bring out important testimony and strengthen
the case of the compliments, that they can not
hope for fair treatment. 1t is believed that they
Will appear this morning and through their at
torney, abruptly abandon tie further prosecu-
ton of the matter
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-06

In the Circuit Court yesterday William Roy
vas adiudgod TO be of unsound mind, and inca
able Of managing his own estate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-06
RIG GS HO u S e
WASHINGTON, D. c.,
Fifteenth and G Streets.

First class and complete in all its appointments is
situated opposite the United States Treasury Build
ings and in the immediate neghborhood of the Presi
dents Mansion, the State, War and Navy Depart
ments.
Street Cars to and from Depots, Capitol and all De-
parments pass the house every three minutes during
the day.
The honor of your patronage earnestly solicited.
G. w. SPOFFORD, Proprietor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-06
L. S. AYRES & CO.,
Indianapolis, Ind.

N. Blades who have not taken advantage of our
Cheap Sale of Muslin Underwear should do at
once New Imported Jersey Waists just received.
See our 81 Jersey.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-06

CALL and see thenew goods at King & Elders.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-06
THE FRENCH FARCE.
Big Guns Before the mmissiOn-DiscOur-
aged Clerks Will Abandon the Case

The great guns were brought in yesterday to
testify in behalf of Mr.. French. The first to
take the stand was Willard G. Lowell, of Cleve-
land, superintendent of the Ninth division R. c.
Jackson, of New York city, superintendent of
New York city, and superintendent of the Sec
ond division; Captain White. of the Sixth divis-
ion, and Lynch NJ Terrell, of Washington, su-
perintendent of the Third division, also testified
The testimony of these gentlemen had little or
no bearing on the points at issue in this case.
They testified in general way that it was the
custom to reduce the salaries of clerks for gross
violations of ORDERS that such violations were
reported to the superintendent of the division,
and that he made whatever recommendation he
thought advisable to the department Superin-
tendent Lowell said in failing to register the
paying postmaster always retained enough of
the clerks salary to cover the fine, pending an
order from Washington. J. A. Peterson, Oliver
Wilson and ]. w Shawhan, testified that French
was honest, competent, impartial, etc. H. c..
Holloway testified that he had never known of
any supplies being sent out for the purpose of
increasing the mails during the weighing sea-
son.
E. W. Alexander, formerly chief clerk here,
now superintendent of mails in the Philadelphia
postoffce, testified: Did not think Mr.. Frenchs
treatment of the men tyrannical nor exhibiting
tavoritism. Did not leave here because he WAS
disinclined to carry out Mr.. Frenchs orders. Left
for position to which better pay was attached
Thought Mr.. French promoted clerks cnaccount
of their general fitness and special knowledge
The question was asked whether there was not
considerable dissatisfaction with Mr. French
among the clerks in this division before he wit
ness left here. This was objected to by Mr..
Duncan. Mr.. Spahr said that he wished the
question to go upon record if it could not be en-
tertained by the commission.
The commission then adjourned until 10 o'clock
this morning
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-06

PRICES ALWAYS IN PLAIN FIGURES.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-01-09
Moses and the lamb.

The following beautiful tradition
about Moses is handed down 10 poster
ity: He led the flock to bis .father-iu-
law. Ole day while be kas contempla-
ting his lock in the oH6ert. he saw a
lamb leave the herd, aud run further
and further away. The tender shepherd
no. only followed it with his eyes, but
went afer it. The lamb quickeued his
step. horp,d over bill, sprang over
ditches, Fastening through valley and
plain; the shepherd unwearedly fol-
lowed its track. Az last tie lamb
stopped By spring at which 1t eagerly
quenched It's thirst. Moses FASTENED
to the spot, looked sadly at the dying
lamb, and said 1t was thirst then my
poor beast, which tormented thee, and
drove thee from me. aud didn't under
stand; now thou art faint aud weary
from the opg hard way, thy powers are
exhausted how then couldst thou re-
turn to thy comradesp After the lamb
had quenched his thirst aud seemed un-
decided what course TO take Moses
lifted it to bis shoulder and, bending
under the heavy burden sirode back 10
the foek. Then he heard the voice of
God calling to him : Thou hast a tender
heart for my creatures, thol art kind,
gentle shepherd to the hocks OF man
thou art nov called 10 feed the hocks
of God.'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-01-09
A Sharp Witness.

During a recent trial the folio sing
occurred, varying the monotony OF the
proceedings. Among the Witnesses
was one as verdent specimen of hu.
manity "a one would Wish to meet
with. After a severe cross.examiua-
ton, the counsel tor the government
paused; and then, putting on look OF
severity, and an onInous shake Of the
head exclaimed,---
Mr.. Witness has not an effort been
made 10 induce you 10 tell different
storyp
"A different story from what I have
told, sir p
That Is what l mean
Yes, slr; several persons have tried
to get me to tell different story from
what I have told, but they coulda't.1
Now, sir, upon your oath l wish to
know who those persons are.'
WAL, 1 guess you've tried bout as
bard as any OF 'em.' ....4
The witness was dismissed while
judge, jury and spectators INDUCED IN
a hearty laugh.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-01-09
Ne Wonder.

Mental agony Is dreadful, but when
that and a physical ailment combine, 1t
is simply terrible. Such was the con.
dtion OF George w. Frampton. OF
Huntington, W. Va, for eight years.
He was a sufferer ofnecroses that Is,
the leg.bone at the ankle vas infimed
and mortified, which caused a running
sore He says: Pieces of bone the
SIZE OF silver three cent piece came
out Of the sore on my leg. The dis
charge from the sore was almost con-
tinual, and 1 was unable to walk. For
eight years have been doctoring. 1
have been under the treatment of a
physician at Newport, KY, for year {;
another at Burlington, Ohio, attended
,ne fOi three years, aud doctor here
at Huntington worked with me for
lorg time. None of them did me any
good, aud lhey all finally said my case
was hopeless. A fes months ago l
commenced trying PERUNA, aud now
am well. I can walk as good as
anybody. aud have perfect use OF my
limb. Words are inadequate to de-
scribe the mental agony [ suffered
when l thought | was always to be
sufferer. The thoughts OF the affection
caused me more distress than the sore
so that the two combined was indeed
agony. Beng now free from both
mental and physical suffering, nv
happiness knows no bounds. PERUSA
has furnished me that which [ prayed
for during my eight years Of su tfeupg.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-01-09

MISTAKEN IDENTITY "A iarmer,
living a few miles from Austin, whose
wife was troubled with an aching tooth,
decided 10 come in town with her ior
the purpose OF having 1t extracted. The
pair took a seat in the cars, and soon
after the train started the farmer walk ed
forward into the smoking car, telling
his wife he would be back directly
While her husband was absent the
conductor came leisurely along, ticket
punch 10 baud, and approaching The
old lady, reached over for ler ticket
whereupon the victim Of the toothache
opened her mouth and taught him, say
ing;
You needn't mind giving me chloro'
torn. doctor; just pull it right out, any
how. can stand it, and when John
comes back he'll settle with yer.'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-01-09
Lady With the Seal"Skin
SacQue.

She sat IN the crowded church that
dreadlullly cold Sunday, and kept her
new .acque on all the morning. one
went with perspiration and the sacque
into the chilly street, and caught an
awful cold. And they labored in vain
to cure that cold until they thought OF
PERRY DAvIs's PAIN KILLER. and
sent to the druggists for a bottle
Then came reliet. Suddenly 'checkea
aspiration brings sudden colds, chills,
coughs, consumption.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-01-09

II ia very often that you see a young
lady turn around 10 see what a lady
friend has on when they pass on the
street.. But about the only man who
takes the trouble to wheel around and
look at a fellow pedestrians is the tailor
who is anxious TO get glimpse Of the
creditor who is airing one Of his bung'
up-suits.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-01-09

No, | won't have cat about my
house y savagely exclaimed a young
wife the other day. Every time look
at a cat il makes me mail to think it
can wear a fur coat in the winter aud
CAN'T
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-01-09

Maker OF musical instruments, cheer
fully rubbing his hauds. There. thank
goodness, the bass fiddle is finished at
lastv Alter a pause; 'Ach. Himmel, If
| hsyen'l left the glue-pot inside y
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-01-09

He who betrays another's secrets be-
cause be has quarreled with him was
never worth the sicred name Of friend;
a breach OF kindness on one side will
not Justify q breach on the other.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-01-09

Yes said Farmer Ferrow, after
chasing a chicken clear around ten
acre 1T and cluiching only handful OF
feathers, the only sure thing Is uncer'
tanty. r.f. ..s-4
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-01-09
A Perfect Regulator.

LOUISVILLE, KY, March 29, 1881.
H. II. WARNER s. Co.: SUs-l re-
gard your Safe Kidney aud Liver Curs
as the best liver regulator I have ever
tried. GEORGE RAE.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-01-09

'Allce,' said Mrs. Petuila in a SUBJ
dued tone 10 her little girl one evening
at supper. you must eat bread with
your JAM But, mamma protested
Alice, 'it's plenty good enough without
hread
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-01-09

Don't go too much on show, my
son. remarked ms. Xeast to her boy.
'Th e drum-major Of a band, to be sure
is very attractive, but he doesn't fur.
uish any of the music.' a. 81 sH-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-01-09

A good wife is beyond prlce; and yet
nine out Of every ten husbands will
growl for week before paying for a
ten dollar bonnet. .t.f..,, .---.I
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-01-09

CHxAPEsr FASHION MAeAzI sx in tue world, 100
rye pages, pages new music, 1000 engrayinss
sch issue. so cents per year; single copies lei
cents. srRawBRDoE cLoraIER sth, Marks
St, Pbilsdphia'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-01-09

AT last i cried the convict, while
breaking stone, i am STRIKING ex-
ample.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-01-09

Many a mans vices have bees ct
first nothins w,rse than good qualities
run wild,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-01-09
poaieaI
.~@~--%~%~N~<
AGAIN

Over aud over again,
No matter which way turn,
always seem in the Book OF Life
Some lesson that l must learn.
must take my turn at the nil;
must grind out the golden grain,
must work at my task with resolute will
Over and over again.
Over and over again,
The brook through the meadow runs,
x,And over and over again,
The ponderous mill-wheel turns
Once doing will not suffice
Though doing be not in vain
Aud blessing failing us once or twice.
May co,ae if we try again.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-01-09

Any truth, faithfully faced, is strength
10 itself. ,'' .''
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-01-09
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-01-09
OVERsLERs POOR
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JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.

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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-01-09
CONSTABLES..
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.
SCHOOL TRUSTEES.

DAv1s,-cyrus Keister Harrison White, Jno. H
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-01-09

sUould ii be him y he mentally cried.
Is that me, Joe Smudds Why, Pm
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-25
wHATsMATTERNOw ?

The following remark by Col. Robert
G.. Ingersoll of Peoria, ILL.,, is reported
by the Indianapolis Journal:
"If I had the privilege of picking out
the President / would lame John M.
Harlan of the United States Supreme
bench. He came from Kentucky. He
is about so years of age, and is a lar Of
bravery and splendid ability"
This causes a New York paper to say:
Col. Ingersoll will not have a voice in
nominating the Republican candidate for
President this year. In 1876, when he
did have that privilege, he picked out
James G. Blaine as the '.grandest COM
bination of heart, conscience and brain"
to be found among the American people.
What is the matter now? Has the
Colonel observed any falling off in the
heart, conscience or brain of Mr.. Blaine
during the past eight years? Is Harlan
now the grandest combination? Or has
Bob himself lost the key to the combina-
ton?
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-25
TN. p.rxenue. In Lnek.

Miss Psrvenue-Oh, mar. there is SIGH
a chance TO get nice bargains now. and
everything will sure to be in style.
Mrs. P.-What's the Use hacksssEin
around for bargains? We've got lots O.
noney-dead loads OF il.
Miss P.-Oh, l don't mean at the stores,
Won know the Wentworths that live in that
there splendid old mansion on Blank
Avenue? -,
Mrs. P.-Yes; the stuck-up things think
themselves better nor other people 3
got more money han they ever saw. They
are blue-blooders, and talk 8 good deaI
abou, family and SIGH things, don't they
Miss P.-Yes; them's the folks. Well
old man Wentworth has failed, completely
busted, and everything they have is 10 BE-
sold BY the Sheriff. Let's go.
Mrs. P.-My gracious, but that's luck
Wen go there and buy their cost-of-arms
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-25
FLOWER AT HONE.

We find the name Of Hon. Roswell P.
Flower frequently mentioned in connec-
ton with the nomination for President,
and the mention is invariably kind and
pleasant. For instance, Gath, in a re-
cent letter to the Philadelphia Times,
says:
When / was in Virginia last week ]
met the Republican Congressman from
the St. Lawrence District Of New York,
Charles K. Skinner, who told me that
the new district carved out in that re-
gion would give the most remarkable
Republican majority in the whole coun-
try. Said L: 'How viii Mr.. Flower
affect your vote along the st. Lawrence
il he should be the Democratic nominee
for President" Said my friend: I'll
Flower should be nominated for Presi'
dent we could do nothing against him in
that district. He was brought up there
and has been of 80 much help to the PEG
pie in assisting them in all sorts Of ways,
diverting money for the public benefit,
etc., that he would carry that district,
overwhelmingly Republican as it is"
This was the first information | had
received to show that Mr.. Flowers sup
port was substantial. / observe quite q
number of the Southern men, like Col.
Tom Snead, formerly of Missouri, are
for Flower. In the withdrawal of the
older men named, and the desire Of the
party to nominate somebody who car
carry New York. it may be that Mr.
Flower has gained the position of a sub
~stantial candidate.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-25
PACIFIC COAST ADvICES.
ESPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL
An Assembiyma Resigns

SACRAMENTO, April 24.-In the Assembly
this morning, Levison, a member Of the
Assembly from San Francisco, speaking
on a question Of personal matters, referred
TO the treatment he had received at the
hands of the House and rendered his resig-
nation, which caused great confusion and
excitement. The matter was taken under
advisement.
Cut with q Razor.
SAN Francisco, April 2~4.-Joseph Wiz
luzil, who was 80 severely slashed with a
razor in the hands OF his uncle, Joseph
Wisluzil, died in the Receiving Hospital
to-day, and the body is at the morgue.
Joseph at the same time u his own
throat, from the effects Of which he died q
few days subsequent.
Killed Himself.
SAN Francisco, April 24.-The Jury
yesterday rendered q verdict Of suicide in
the case of W. HI. Lent who shot himself
on Tuesday last.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-25
xor ONE CENT PLUMBER.

The New York Herald urges the Dem
ocratic House to accept the Republican
senste's additions to the Naval Appro-
priation bill. There used to be a IA
vorite political maxim Of the people OF
the United States" it says, (which
ran: Millions for defense; and the
Democratic party in those old times was
too sensible to reject it."
This, says the Sun in criticism, was
also a f~avorite maxim Of the Robson
Ring Of navy contractors, but the mil
lions voted in those times went not for
defense, but for plumber.
The sam old crowd is now shouting
the same old watchword.
Our esteemed contemporary misrepre-
sents the fact when it says that the Suns
Injunction to the Democratic House is,
"Not one cent for defence" Whist we
object to is the appropriation OF millions
of dollars to be expended On the Robe
sonian plan, under the direction OF a
Robsonian Secretary, and for the benefit
of R~obesonian contractors. We think
that the country has had enough OF this.
The House has provided sufficiently,
even literally, for the needs Of the navy
during the next fiscal year. Twelve
million dollars would have been enough.
The House voted about fourteen millions.
The Senate has added to the bill nearly
seven millions, or so per cent extra, as a
margin for waste and plumber. This was
effected through the efforts OF MIR. John
Roach's former lobbyist, now the Secre-
tary Of the Navy, and OF Secor Robe
sons old ally in Congress, Eugene Hale.
Robeson himself, as shameless in the day
of his disgrace as he was impudently de-
FAINT when in power, was present at the
spot to celebrate the triumph OF the
Ring in the old alcoholic fashion. We
are decidedly Of the opinion, we say, that
the country has had enough Of this.
The question is not whether millions
should be voted for defence; it is whether
the House has any assurance that the
millions will be honestly and judiciously
expended. We think that while the
Navy Department is under the present
MANAGEMENT it is best to be on the safe
side. Therefore it should stand by its
own figures.
Millions for defence, if need be, but
not n lent for plumber.