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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17
The Boston journal has this to say of the

THE Boston Journal has this to say of the
independent" movement, which seems to
have its principal headquarters in that city:
eve are glad to see that Colonel Goldman
and other leaders in the movement look to the
Democratic party as future political home.
There can be but two parties in this country.
All roads leading out of one lead into the
other. Any little third organization is at the
mercy of the two larger ones, and must go
with that which offers the most for its services.
Consequently, the man who did not desire to
go into the Democratic party, and who was
rather snubbed by the managers, showed that
he knows nothing of political history when he
protested against being carried into the Dem
ocratic camp. We wish the few reliable Re
publicans who have joined this movement
not success, but peace of conscience in their
change. We shall speak only kind words
about them, and by attributing to them the
best motives set them an example which we
hope they will follow in regard to those who
are opposed to them"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17

SOME of the journals which have seen fit to
sulk because they could not dictate to the
party which made them, have adopted the
strikingly original device of printing commu-
uications signed by Gan Old Republican" ga
Republican since &C." Republican Father"
ditto Mother" etc. 1t is guileful scheme,
and the columns devoted to these letters
would, no doubt, be productive of powerful re-
sultsif anybody could be persuaded to read
them. So far as heard from, however, no
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17

THE attention of Colonel Cedman's emf
nently respectable party is called to the
Blaine club just formed at New Haven, with
ex-President Woolsey and Dr. Barbour of
Yale, the Rev. DR.. Newman Smyth, ex-
Governor Bigelow, Hon. George P. Watrous,
ex-Speaker Henry B. Harrison, General S. E.
Merwin and other prominent and wellknown
gentlemen as members. These names are
good enough even for the perfectionists The
Republican party believes in Blaine and
Logan, and is going to win on the men and
measures named at Chicago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17
THE New York Sun saws:

'The inner soul of Blaine is his intense
Americanism. He is American through and
through bone, fiber and fnger-nails. He
always flies the American flag and the Amer
lean eagle perches on his shoulders. To the
hereditary antagonist, foe and rival of the
United States, to England, his flag is never
lowered. not even in ceremony. y
Those politicians, independents and Demo
Gratis, who imagine that this sort of Unborn
passion, avowed Or hidden, is thing that
can be despised in presidential canvass, do
Mr.. Blaine is much more difficult candidate
to deal with successfully than those who
judge from superficial indications may be-
liava y
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17
CURRENT PRESS COMMENT.

THE method of obtaining office by submitting to a
test of merit is certainly eevatng in it's effects
upon the character of aspirants and certainly
becoming to the dignity of free citizens of republic
than the old way of receiving it gift from patron
reward for leader of cringing for it to power
begging it as an aims from some temporary boss who
regards minor offices as political perqusites When
the cvlservce system is in full operation of the
most conspicuous evils of politics will disappear.
Louisville Commercial.
THERE is no doubt that minority of drinkers will
substitute wine for other beverages if spaced with
in their reach; but, others will keep drinking
BOTH the aggregate anelioration will be slow in its
progress The descendants of the northern heather
who destroyed Rome have not yet lost the vices of
their ancestors Much time is needed to reform
As well may expect the negroes of the Niger
to become intellectual equals in generation
that can be cured of intemperance in
few years either by the introduction of light wines
the persistence of temperance preaching-Philadel-
phia Record
VOTERS will not be deceived as to the situation.
They more vote for abstraction than they
vote for George Washington. Whatever may have
been the force of the Independents arguments before
the convention the altered since the issue has
been made up. 1t the duty as well the privi-
ege of Republican leaders and journalists to advise
the party according to their best judgment while the
choice of candidate open. But that the
party has made up its mind the men whose advice
not followed must take their choice either to leave
the party submit to it. There is middle
New York Tribune
WE observe that the disappointed woman suffragists
of Oregon attribute their defeat to the opposition of
the low and vicious elements OF society, winch they
say everywhere arrayed against "a measure that
would give the home a chance to mass its powers
against all its enemies" Yet the experience Of Wy
oming to indicate that the admission of
to the polls rather increases than diminshes political
corruption and gives power to vice, instead of
crushing it. We doubt very much whether the low
and vicious elements" of Oregon frightened at
the prospect of woman suffrage. contributed very
powerfully to bring about its defeat Both there and
elsewhere they might gain than they would lose
by the experiment; and fear that such would be the
Nor does actual test in Wyoming tend to aay their
apprehensions.-New York Sun.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17

1T is warm day in early June, 1888, and
the Republican national convention is settling
down to the business of selecting the next
Lucky Ticket. While the roll is being called
very disheartened Tail makes its way
YEARLY through the crowd, and, after catch
ing its breath, asks if this is the Republican
dog. "For" continues the Tail, 81 cut my
self off from that Dog in 1884, and belong
here" Being assured that this is the only
genuine Republican Mastiff doing business at
the same old stand the Tail works itself into
quite frame of mind.
'You remember" says the Tail, "that when
severed my connection with the party did
so without prejudice, and now 1 wish to re-
new it."
'Your desire is very natural, says the con-
vention; ''but we are sorry to say that you
cannot come in"
"And why not prayP" asks the humble
Tail.
''Well, the fact is" says the convention,
1--WE have all the Tail we want; and, besides,
we don't care to spoil the Dog"
At this juncture Col. Goldman is dropped
into sewer and the business of the conven-
ton proceeds without further interruption.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17

an effort One day some pie was served that
was thought more villainous than anything that
had gone before it. The man at the head of the
table looked around upon the faces of his COM
panions, and it occurred to him that condition
nearer akin to rebellipn was pictured upon the
face of his vis-a-vs than upon the countenance
Of any other of the unfortunates. Addressing
him sweetly, he said: What do you think of
this pier With the utmost emphasis the reply
came: Il think it is about the blank blankedest
pie that ever And then the recollection
Of the agreement flashed across the speaker, and
with q beaming countenance and tone of demon
lac delight, he fastened to add: ''But like it."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17
Tricks of the Independents.


attention of the Journal to the character of
the Independent lists published yesterday
One caller pointed out a dozen OF more du-
plicated names Another took some of our
valuable time, in pointing out the names of
pendents as never voted for the Republican
presidential ticket All these practical persons
are too critical. The truly good" should be
permitted to practice such deceits, because the
1T. g." would not be numerous if they were re-
quired to he strictly accurate in such matters as
names and arithmetic.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17

Miss Helper, of Railway N. j., was help
less invalid for years. She could not get up and
down stairs without being carried, and it was
thought improbable that she would ever recover.
Yet one evening last week she arose, unaided,
from her bed, went down stairs, and walked some
distance to the bank of the river Faithl Well,
probably not; because, on reaching the bank,
Miss Hopper promptly jumped into the water
and was drowned. 1t could hardly have been
faith which gave strength to her hitherto palsied
limbs-but what was it,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17

"Gath's' Notebook
There probably does not exist on the globe
more honest brave and cheerful race of men
than in the Western States. Their support of
schools, of American letters, of lectures and of
representative government is practically unani-
nous. They have the inestimable advantage of
knowing little about their grandfathers. Every
man and woman, too, is the standard of self re-
spect These people, by the onward develop
ment of our empire have become our rulers.
The time is not far off when New York State
will probably cease to be the Empire State ex-
cept in name. So far from shrinking from such
possibilities, we should thank God and take
courage. While we stand trembling on the brink
OF the Atlantic without a ship or faith to let q
Secretary of the Navy build one, the people
OF the interior possess no more fear of the
allied powers of the globe than their ancestors
had when they met the blended forces of the
savage and the Brton A great event in the
history of the West was the war of 1872 which
produced jackson and Harrison, Cass and Perry
The next great event in the history of the West
was the war of the rebellion by which those free
States fanked the South with iron highways and
became the mighty chain to hold the Union to-
gether Secession is as abhorrent to them in the
East as in the South. With profound good
humor and surprise they ascertained at Chicago
that they were regarded as not being able to pick
out an honest man. They believe they have
got that man and they propose to let the Scribes
and Pharisees in the antiquated parts of the
country make study of him for at least four
wears.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17

AN unbelieving world, heartily sick of the
Salvation Army nonsense, is making "mar-
tyrs" of the ''Happy Charleys" and Jumping
Jennies" of that delectable band The mayor
of Buffalo has just sentenced a number of
them to prison for disturbing the peace. It
measure if all church members and church
organizations would pronounce against this
bowling burlesque of holy things.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17

The Supreme Court Of Kentucky has come
to the rescue Of Captain J. Snapp, of Louis
plundered the city of back-tax money. The
court stood between him and justice on very
narrow technicality. He should have been
charged with embezzlement instead of lar
ceny The time will yet come when the
Anglo-Saxon verb ''steap will be sufficiently
explicit to cover all such cases.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17

A COMPARISON is now being made to show
the effect of cheaper letter postage. The
official returns show that during the last
twelve months, when the three-cent rate pre-
vailed, the sales were to the value of $40, 032,
1914. The partly estimated returns for the
current year, under the two-cent letter rate,
indicate that the sales will amount to $40 $685.
674.22, Or decrease of only So, 204, 069. 80 for
tne year
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17
Making Up on the Other End.


'Well, john" said Chicago saloon-keeper's
wife to her husband the day following the ad-
journment of the Republican convention, ''did
you clear enough money to pay off your $4,000
mortgage9" mo" replied her husband, ''only
than doubled my stock of whisky, and we'll
easily make the other $14 900 during the coming
Democratic convention
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17

Mr.. T. w. HIGGINsoN is one of those Bos-
ton gentlemen who find themselves too great
and good to support the Republican nominees.
Mr.. Higginson is also one of the editors of the
Womans journal, and it is to be feared that
the influence of this powerful sheet will go
with the 'reformers." Thus one by one are
the props being knocked from under the g.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17

AS a contribution to current political his
tory, in view of the prevalent talk about ex
Senator Mcdonald, it may be said, with the
highest respect for the sterling qualities of
Mr. McDonald's character, that he was de-
feated by the voters of Indiana by larger
majority than any Democrat who ever ran for
the office Of Governor of the State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17

OUR special from Greencastle announces the
acceptance of the resignation of Rev. Dr. Mar
tin as president of DePauw University. This
action has not been unexpected to those hav-
ing close knowledge of the universitys affairs,
but it will be great surprise to the general
public Who may be the new head of the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17

SENATOR HARRISON telegraphs congratu-
lations to the nominee, and says: eve will
give you the electoral vote of Indiana" T he
question occurs who owns the electoral vote
of Indiana, anywayY-Lafayette Times.
The Lafayette Times is respectfully informed
that the electoral vote of Indiana is owned by
the party for which Senator Harrison spoke in
the above dispatch. If you don't believe so,
wait until November and see.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17
Puck's Cartoons of Blaine.

G. A. Townsend in New York Tribune.
The vile cartoon was better friend to Mr..
Blaine than all the editorials in his praise The
father of family the husband of a wife, a SEN
ator of the United States, the Secretary of State
of America, three times depicted naked and tat
blood of Christian men boil. Yet these illustra-
tions were no worse than the indecent hate of
Mr.. Blaine in the minds of cyclists protesting to
hn
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17

university we do not know, but we have heard
it intimated that in any readjustment the
faculty would avail themselves of the scholar
ship and abilities of Dr. Martin by making
him dean of the faculty, position for which
he has the highest qualities, especially of dis
cipline systematic and thorough administra-
ton, and long experience as Christian edu-
Gator
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17
Mr.. BIaine's Pie Story.

ings of Republicans toward the administration
of Mr. Hayes. A party of young men were
camping out in the Maine woods. One was
selected to cook and it was agreed that the first
man who complained of the cuisine should as
sumo the duties of cook himself The fare was
simply atrocious, but all held their peace with
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17

Mr.. WATTERsoN announces the fact that
he will go to the Chicago convention with a
free foot but that he will support the nomi-
nee, whoever he may be. There is nothing
difficult about this. Lots of Democrats, with
only one foot to stand on and one hand tied
behind them, could do as much.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17

MR. T. w. HIGGINsoN, Massachusetts perfec-
ZIONIST, is an advocate of woman suffrage. What
does he mean by hunting around for third
party which he and his brethren may join with
out fear of being contaminated while the equal
suffrage association is holding out its Tor herr
arms to welcome them2
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17

A ST. Louis clergyman has gone insane while
engaged in writing work theology. Publ
cation of the book need not be delayed by his
friends from fear lest it's Misunderstanding eff
feet be contagious. 1t will prove harmless An
enlightened instinct of restraints
the average citizen of this day and generation
from risking his life by reading works on theol-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17

AT Virginia City, recently if we may credit
the local chronicler, the natives have twice seen
white rainbows, although they are fair enough
to confess that the arc was not complete. Near
Helena they have had hailstorm in which the
stones were so large that they broke the backs
of lambs. The country in the boundless West is
only surpassed in its resources by the fertility
of imagination possessed by the inhabitants.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17
Logan as a Speller.

st, Louis GIODe- Democfat
The Democrats object to Gen. Logan on &C
count of his alleged incapacity as speller; but
we venture to say he can spell better standing
on one foot and with both hands tied behind
him than Gen. jackson could with all his facul-
ties in free nlaY.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17
A ROndel.

"A hOnUeI.
He lives up in Maine,
AS I wish to declare,
And his name is Jim Blaine,
AS you all are aware.
1t is no more than fair
That should explain,
That his foes should be ware.
Let them all have a care,
For he lives up in Maine,
AS l wish to declare,
And his name is Jim Blaine.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17

WHO said figures wouldn't heG The varied
results of the election as ciphered out already
by the able statistical cranks employed on OF
gans of different faiths indicate that they do
lie hor1ih1v
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17
Well, Doesn't 1t Think So?

Charleston News and Courier (Dem.)
The nomination of Mr.. Flower as the Demo
cratic candidate would inevitably be regarded as
an admission that the party thinks it more i'm
portant for its candidate to have big "barT
than wise head and experience in public life.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17

alone who adds the final and superfuous ''r
and down casters" do not constitute nine
tenths G the Americans in existence.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17

THE Greenbackers are still in the field They
have postponed their nominations until a
more convenient season. The Greenbackers
maintain their consistency in politics.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17

Mr.. FLOWER, of New York, would have
blushed unseen had he not been born with
bari attachment With Tilden methods he
might make himself quite formidable candi-
dot
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17
Fashions for Boys.

Memphis Scmetar
Flesh colored bathing suits will be largely
worn by small boys. whose mothers are tenn
porarily unable to locate them on warm after
Moons this summer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17

In an article on the improper pronunciation of
words, the New York Evening Post says that in
nine tenths of American families mamma" and
papa are pronounced ''mommer' and pop
per- The Post is respectfully informed that it
is in error. 1t is the native New Highlander
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17

frostkiled huckleberry crop. In the absence of
huckleberry pie and Sass" the unhappy sum
mer boarder in that rocky region will stay his
stomach on Goldfish and green apples
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17

THE Pail Mall Gazette in all seriousness pub
fishes poem eulogizing 1.-THE Dead Empire"
Naturally enough however, there would be
some little revulsion of feeling after assassnat-
ing an empire
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17

THERE are three great political parties now:
Republican Democratic, and Col Codmans.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17

Mr. GLADSTONE thinks he is too old to make
visit to this country. Not being able to lect-
ure, he might sign with Barnum.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17

MR.. WHISTLER was compelled to wire his in
ability to be present at Oscar Wilde's wedding.
Oscar had to do his own whistling to keep his
courage up.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL
Can be found at the following places
LONDON-American Exchange in Europe, 449
Strand.
PARIS-American Exchange in Paris, IS Boulevard
des Capucines
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vania Avenue.
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Southern Hotel
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17

FOR vICE-PRESIDENT,
JOHN A. LOGAN, of Illinois.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN TICKET.

FOR PRESIDENT,
JAMES G. BLAINE, of Maine.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-02-29
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10. -.. -. ~
Nine. Nilsson is receiving 80 many in.
vitations to social gatherings in New York
that she is compelled to decline over half
OF them.
The Judges Of the New York Court OF
Appeals began Oh Moadey to wear, while
on the bench, black gowns Of. heavy cros-
& ain silk.
Phillips Brooks says that III we could
I sweep intemperance out OF the country
there would hardly be poverty enough lott
to give healthy exercise to the charitable
impulses"
Mr.. Booth finds thu Boston public tickle.
AT his appearance there when the present
SEASON opened the houses were filled; this
time, in the same theatre, the capricious
theatre-goers leave him to play before small
audiences.
The Prince Of Wales has never been 4
success as M orator, though he is always
ready to made q speech at a BANQUET, His
rhetoric is peculiar. He speaks with n
heavy cultural accent, like a German who
has learned English.
Matthew Arnold's tour in the Dominion
was not particularly profitable, and pereon-
ally he made himself very unpopular. On
this side OF the Atlantic almost his only 40.
! cial success has been in Boston, whero he
is iavorably regarded, not Ms an author,
lecturer, orator, or even aspyist, but DO.
cause be, is thoroughly English.