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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-02
Gresham,s Characteristics.
Louisville Commercial.

One of the funniest things in the way of an
estimate of the character Of public man that
recently appeared was printed in a late letter
from Washington to the Philadelphia Times
about Postmaster general Gresham. The writer
described him a man requiring the support of
creature easily dominated by flmer character
The people who have known General Gresham
longest are as willing as anybody that he may
be dominated by a superior will and firmer
character, if one could be found, but they don't
believe one can be found. The fact of the bust
ness is that the most marked defect in General
Greshams character politician is a too great
readiness to resent anything that has the appear
ance of domination, A dominating character
and stronger will" sort of man acts on hiii
like red rag does on hub lie lust walks
around as it were, with chip or his shoulder,
daring that sort of man to knock it off. The
idea of describing him sort of clinging
aesthetic is funny
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-02
THE sUMMERBELL DIVORCE.
Additional Details of the Case Decided at
Trenton, n. j., on Monday.

. ~,
Trenton Special.
There was judicial eight to seven decision in
the Court of Errors and Appeals here to day.
The case under consideration the celebrated
Summerbell divorce case. The husband who
seeks the divorce is preacher OF the Christian
Church at Milford near Frenchtown, in Hunter
don county He prayed for a divorce upon the
ground that his wife had in 1877 committed
adultery with a Dir. Helm, prominent ply
stefan of Peru. ILL.,. and with her brother-in-
law Mclean. in Madison, Ind To prove this
charge he relied chiefly upon a written
confession of guilt made by his
wife and attested by another lady as witness.
This confession was made at the husbands sug
PestiOn and request and the form of attestaton
prepared by himself set forth that it was made
entirely of her own free will without any force
or promises on the part of the husband. In
writing made few days later the wife waived
all rights which she might have attained by any
conformation Of her offense by her husband. The
case was referred to Barker Gummere, as mas
ter year ago, and, upon a great mass of evl-
dence taken he recommended that the Chancel-
lor refuse the divorce. From this decision the
husband appealed to the court Of last
resort. Judge Van Syckle this morning
read an opinion affirming Mr. Gummeres rec
concentration. The law, he said, would have
prevented the wife from appearing as Il witness
in court to sustain her husbands charges, and it
was absurd to suppose that it could recognize an
lnsworn written statement, where sworn testi-
mony could not have been admitted There was
nothing III the evidence TO remove the suspicion
that The confession was made at the nstgation
and dictation of the husband, and with an un
Outstanding that it to be the means Of her
forgiveness. The peculiar form of the attesta-
ton only heightened this suspicion. The
evidence showed that the wife was suffering
from physical disability which made it in
the least degree improbable that she was
guilty of adultery. There was corroborative
evidence which was worthy of credit if taken
aside from the confession. AS law passed
he Of m q "A
competent witness in such case. the refusal of
the husbands prayer would he without prejudice
to the beginning of new suit. Judges Dixon,
Knapp, Parker Scudder, Paterson, Green and
divorce. Judges Depue Magic, Reed, Cole,
Kirk Whitaker and Chief justice Beasley dis
scented, the vote standing eight to seven. The
divorce was refused. Judge Depue, in dissent
subsequent to the confession affirmed that docu-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-02

New York sun.
The Rev J. Hyatt Smith, ex-cong sman,
preached his first sermon yesterday as pastor of
the East Congressional Church, in Tompkins
avenue Brooklyn There is in this town, SAID sad
shot away in the late war. As he lay on his
straw pallet woman approached him with a
bundle. The sufferer hoped she would speak to
him and give of the oranges which he thought
must assuredly be in the bundle to slake his
thirst. She bent over him and asked this ques-
ton: Are you prepared to dieF Asked this of
him who lay there hoping. to live to bring back
to Brooklyn so much of himself as had not been
hacked and cut away. When she had asked this
question she slowly united her bundle 1t CON
tanned tracts She was distributing tracts. And
that was not all. Corporal Tanner, the sufferer
added: when l looked upon the tract it was on
the sin of dancing. l feebly called her back and
told her that | was converted, for 1 never would
dance gain"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-02

THE BEST EVER PUBLISHED.

THE BEST EVER PUBLISHED
Columbus Republican.
The indianapolis Journal is now the best pa
per ever published in the State, and equal in
every respect to almost any of those published
in any Of the larger cities. 1t is a better paper
for Indianians than any one published out
side Of the State and no one who wants a good
general family and political paper should neglect
our home paper, the journal, for any foreign
paper. t. nr1o.
FOREMOST AMONG THE DAILY PAPERS.
Ladoga Leader, -i...r ...
The indianapolis Daily journal is foremost
among the daily papers of the State and is dill
gent in its endeavors to get every item Of news
of any note 1t has a correspondent at almost
every point in the State, and all events of any
Importance are given mention; besides, its col
umns of foreign and general news are always
filed with news most interesting to the reading
public.
STRONGER AND MORE PRACTICAL-MINDED.
Danvle CIll.) Commercial.
The indianapolis journal is sixty years old.
But the older it grows, the stronger and more
practical minded it becomes. This fact is very
clearly demonstrated
HAS NO EQUAL.
Bloomington Telephone.
The Journal for a family paper with Indiani-
ans has equal, and it should be at every fire
side
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-02
Why the Fig Crops Failed.
Los Angeles (Cal.) Letter.

A curious reason is assignedf for what has here
tofore been the inferiority of the fig. 1t appears
that this gentle and pretty tree is peculiarly sus-
ceptible to the deprivation of the society to
which it is entitled Ignorant of this trait of the
female character the gardeners have set ont
whole orchards of female fig trees by themselves
and then wondered that they did not bear. Since
they have discovered their mistake they have
imported male variety and distributed it through
the orchards at the rate Of one to every twenty
females. with astonishing success Perhaps if
each female fig tree had her exclusive mate there
might be more and better figs, but they seem to
recognize the fact that one-twentieth of hus-
band is better than no husband at ALL
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-02

NPtUIWI'
No less than $5,348, 223 was expended in vari-
Gus forms of charity by the city of New York
in 1882. In 1881 the amount expended was even
greater, but for the two years preceding 1881
the expenditures were only upward of S. 900, 600
A comparison of these figures with the expendi-
lures for public and private charities in Brook
lyn or Kings county for the same year is sugges-
tive New Yorks population in 1880 was ], 203,
577. The population of Kings county at the
same time was 599,549. New York expended in
1880 for public and private charities st. $40 7O1,
and Kings county expended in the same year
only 1886 Ill
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-02

majority is the most quietly well-bred, self
respecting largely good humored man of his
class ON earth. He is faithful to his wife and
child. regards all women with the quizzcal fond
ness of Dobbin for Amelia. He will weigh you
sugar or lay out town with energy and precis
ion. and when you have suddenly called on him
to be President you have not, as you know,
taken him unaware. Our foreign cousins do not
find him in clubs or New York receptions. But
as long as we know that there are 90, GOO Of
him waiting out of the newspapers, and almost
out Of sight we afford to be patient with
their mistakes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-02

With this issue of the journal the Model
Clothing Company advelties one of the greatest
clothing sales ever attempted before by any SINH
lar enterprise in this locality. The Model in the
past has from time to time offered special sales,
and the workingmen have been largely benefited
by their generosity and low prices but this eff
fort outdoes any of their former sales and places
their large stock of Overcoats and heavy winter
garments at astonishing low prices. The entire
stock has been carefully gone over and reduc-
tons of startling nature made throughout
We refer all readers of the Journal to their large
advertisement on the eighth page Of this issue.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-02

hcan voters of Hazelhurst tomorrow tell you
Ethel Barksdale is morally responsible for all
the political murders of Mississippi He was re-
dragged from his bed from beside his sleeping
wife, and shot for no other reason than that he
taught colored school 1 don't know what the
North is thinking Of to turn over the control OF
what it means That's what's the trouble. L
should just like to have Henry Ward Beecher
and some more of those men who think it is all
so lovely for Southern Republicans, spend few
weeks in Mississippi during an election or a can
V9SS
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wherefore Not?--we Give 1t Up.

indianapolis sentinel
In the holy hush of this midnight hour there
come, as write, those who have dropped away
from loves shining circle to como no more.
Memory is awake, intensely vital We are hold
ing grand reception in the parlors Of the soul
They are whispering galleries. We recognize
the voices, as one by one they say, "a Happy
New Year" We do not return the sautation
wherefore nOtl
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-02
Advine In Mothers.

be used when children are c1ttiPg teeth If re-.
ieves the little sufferer at once ii produces
natural, quiet sleep, by relieving the child from
pain, and the little cherub awakes as bright as
IA button" 1t is very pleasant to taste 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, re-
Heves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best
known remedy for diarrhea whether arising
from teething or other causes. Twenty five
cents n bottle
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-02
A Practical Suggestion.

st. L0nis GIObe- Democrat.
That is a timely and practical suggestion which
the indianapolis Journal makes in connection
with the alleged corruption of thousands of Dem
ocratic voters in Indiana in 1880. by means of So
nal says, and if there are thousands of Demo
Gratis who will testify that they voted against
their party for 81 apiece. by all means give them
a free and fair opportunity to put themselves on
record to that effect
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-02
How 1t Looks Abroad.
Philadelphia Press.

The London Chronicle remarks that the elec-
ton of Mr.. Carlisle to the speakership will be
of considerable Importance to the manufacturers
and merchants of Great Britain" The Chronicle
is right-it will be of Importance to English
manufacturers if Colonel Morrison knows him
self, and he seems to think he does.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-02

National Republican,.
We feel thrill of satisfaction that the quiet
two hundred got the four negroes under. Had
they remained in the jail there is no knowing
what ravages they might have committed How
long will the aggressive and dominating negro
continue to prosecute and terrorize the meek
and timid whites of the South!
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-02

BRoADsrDEs of coughing, with ihterludcs of
Wheeling and sneezing, are heard in all public
places. How strange! when everybody knows,
or ought to know. that Hales Honey of Hore-
hound and Tar is an absolute and Immediate
counterblast to all pulmonary complaints. For
sale by all druggists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one minute.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-02
General Hazen's Popularity.
Terre Haute Express

2 The country would be very much gratiied if
General Hazen were given some nice, easy posi-
ton outside the signal service, and man put
in the place who knows something of the bust
ness
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-02
GATH'S PHILOSOPHY.
The Influence of Garfield's WOunds-Im-
pressions Made by Great Grimes.


pressions Made by Great Grimes.
New York Tribune.
''The influence of Garfeld's injuries over the
voters of New York seen in the Poughkeep-
sic district where Mr. Lewis Payn running for
a normal Republican majority of 5000, suffered
defeat by about 3 1000" So said friend to me,
and added: 'Payn is right on the surface. He
has nothing concealed. He may have said hot
things about Garfield. Anyhow, the imputation
of them beat him, though he had the united poll
ticians of both parties with him and So, 600 sub
scription, it is said, from the most assduous and
wistful politician in the State"
Said Mr. Carroll Smith. of Syracuse, recently
to me; "Garfeld's death had an educating int1u-
ence over the voters that will be felt for gen
Grafton. 1t was like picture of the crucifxion
in church. He was considered to represent
public opinion in the Office and to have diedfor it,
lest there might be no more public opinion"
That the young lady and the young man who
sat with the Lincolns in their private box the
night of the assassination should have married,
multiplied and ended in terrible tragedy, IS no
greater subject of wonder than any other human
combination. Often nearly supernatural crime
bears tragical posterity, for deeds reproduce
themselves like men. 1t can probably be
shown that every violation OF nature
makes the vacuum or example into which
similar events rush. One sailor found the
Indies westward, and all his sons, brethren and
contemporaries turned navgators. The impress
sion made by powerful crime is greatest ac-
cording to the degree of contact whether that
contact be personal or mental Mrs. Lincoln's
mind broke after her husbands murder. John
Brown provoked race of invaders from those
about his gallows. A player reading the weak
piece Of John Howard Payne Brutus, Went
and killed magistrate.
'"The lesson of a recent tragedy" said Utica
man lately to me, sis that young woman who
begins self-supporting career by going to the
railroad trains to meet commercial drummers
may finally commit suicide for very worthless
specimen thereof at the sight Of his marriage
certificate"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-02

Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.
Henry Watterson has got his party onto the
high horse of free trade. And Che horse and the
rider are bound to be overthrow
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-02
Meditation Among the Tombs.

From the Average New Year Editorial.
Could man look back the long vista of time to
the period when the world was young and take
in with single glance OF the eye the history of
each day, since the world began, count all the
tombs erected and filed by 'Old Time" what
wonder. what amazement would fill his soul
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-02

PHIIautIpl1N NtCOfu.
Mr. Buckner wants to issue more grccnbacks,
and Mr.. Bland wants to coin more short weight
dollars. To turn these two worthless into com
mittees charged with the duty of digesting and
preparing bills relating to finance was like set
ting cowboy at work running conventicle
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-02

A PRACTICAL and thorough test Of the Wilcox
& Gibbs Automatic Sewing Machine will con-
vince You that it has no equal Noiseless, light
est running and always ready % East New
York street
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-02

isNo REArER guarantee of the excellence of
De- b is Cough Syrup could be furnished than
that il recommended hV ." the leading drug
eiSts
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-02
Morton's Life,

We have a few copies left of the Life Of o. P
Morton, which can be procured for fifty cents at
the Journal Office; or we will send it by mail on
receipt Of price. JONI C. NEW & Son,
journal Office indianapolis. Ind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-02

LADIES, do you want to beistrong, healthy and
beautiful Use Hop Bittcrs@ 1t never fails
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-02
BRUSH ELECTRIC LIGHTS

Are fast taking The place Of all others in factories
foundres machine shops and mills. Parties having
their own power procure Electric Generator
and obtain much more light at much less cost than by
any other mode. The incandcscent and storage sys,
tenn has been perfected, making small lights for houses
and stores hung wherever needed and lighted at will
day night Parties desiring Generators to form
companies TOR lighting cities ana towns can send q
signed at indianapolis j. CAYEN.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-02
The Majority Outside of the Crime Records
Philadelphia Press.

Back of this tawdry scene before the footlights
lies the great mass of the American people, I'M
published, obscure, decent and God fearing, The
average American who belongs to this uncounted
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For powers Of endurance, the Texas
broncho beats the world. -t.
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$50 aaaa7s.E "....
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Our Wool Growing Interests.

Judge Lawrence, of the Treasury
Department, has been collecting some
figures on this subject which are of in
terest. According 10 his statement
there is total Of nearly $4,000, 900
sheep in the States and Territories, dis.
tributed very unevenly. California
leads all with nearly 100000 sheep
and an annually yield of 100000
pounds of wool Ohio comes second
with 100000, but exceeds all in
wool production, aggregating over 25,-
100000 pounds annually. Indiana
with 100000 sheep raises over g.
100000 pounds, while Kentucky, with
over 100000 sheep, produces 5,OO0,-
600 pounds. Rhode Island and Della
ware have the lowest figures, the form
er II, 211 sheep and $1,000 pounds of
wool, the latter a few thousand more
of each. Massachusetts, has about
$4,000 sheppard produces about 300
600 pounds of WOOL while Maine, Geor-
gia, Iowa, Kansas, North Corolina,
Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia,
West Virginia, and Wyoming Terri
tory, possess in the neighbOrhood of
100000 sheep each. The States and
Territories owning million sheep and
over are Colorado, Illinois, Missouri,
New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania and
Wisconsin. Michigan has about two
and a half million sheep, with a wool
clip of 100000 pounds, but this is
exceeded by New Mexico and Texas,
who have nearly four million each,
with a production for the first named Of
100000 pounds and for the latter Of
100000 pounds. The total wool
product of the United States in round
numbers is estimated at ATS, 100000
pounds.
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FATHER AND SONS.

Unjust look to the sheep in the fold,
See the cattle are fed and warm;
So, Jack, tell mother to wrap you well,
You may go with me over the farm,
Though the snow is deep and the weather
cold,
You are not baby at six years old.
Two feet of snow on the hillside lay,
But the sky was as blue as June;
And father and son came laughing home
When the dinner was ready at noon
Knocking the snow from their weary feet,
Rosy and hungry and longing to eat.
"The snow was so deep" the farmer said,
That feared that / could scarce get
through,
The mother turned with pleasant smile;
"Then what could little lad do?"
81 trod in my fathers steps," said Jack,
wherever he went kept his track"
The mother looked in the fathers face,
And solemn thought was there;
The words had gone ike lightning llash
To the seat of nobler care;
"lf he tread, then day by day
How carefully must choose my way"
"For the child will do as che father does,
And the track that leave behind,
If it be firm, and clear, and straight,
The feet of my son will find,
He will tread in his fathers steps and say:
81 am right, for this was my fathers way
Oh fathers leading in life's hard road,
Be sure of the steps you take;
Then the sons you love, when gray-haireC
men,
VIII tread in them still for your sake,
When gray-haired men to their sons vii
say:
owe tread in our fathers steps today"