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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-04
FAST LONDON LADIES.
Princesses, Countesses, and Others Who are
Talked About in the Clubs.

PrinceSSeS, CounteSSeS, and Others Who are
Talked About in the Clubs.
Correspondence San Francisco Argonaunt.
A fast woman in England is a totally different
creature from her sister in America. What is
understood by the word in England, when it is
applied to a woman, in as independent manner
and self possession in talk and act that carry the
possessor not only beyond the bounds OF affected
prudery and straight-lacedness (as some claim)
but give her mannish style in all she says and
does, of which horsness and slang are the usual
accomplishments. 1t does not follow. nor is it
necessary that she should be firt Though of
course, she may be, being womanl, for her
fastness as SUCH does not lie in the direction of
affection for the opposite sex. On the contrary
should there be any love exhibited by her one
would expect it to be for another woman instead
of man.
In short, though she may be rough and loud
and do things that shock one by their lack of
feminine softness and refinement she is never
immoral-that is TO say, so far as her fastness is
concerned. AT all events, if she is, we should
not describe her want of chastity by the term
fast" We are given to calling a spade spade
in this country, and her derehctlons, be she
maid, wife, or widow, would be classed under
more definite and decidedly less mealy mouthed
heading than 'fast" Now, do not in the least
wish to defend the ways and actions of the
women denominate fast, for nothing is more
repugnant to me than they are forward.
a masculine woman is, L take 1t, as d1stasteful
to all men as must bashful and effeminate
man be to a woman. My object only is to point
out the distinction that exists in both coun-
tries as to the meaning and application of the
term.
Without these few remarks, as an explanatory
preface it would not be believed when l say that
in her own quiet way the Princess of Wales is
fast That is to say, she has good time t Of her
own, and picks out all the good-looking fellows
to dance with at a ball OF course, l know she
is very dignifed and cold, and all that sort of
thing-in public She can't well be otherwise
with the eyes of Europe upon her.. But in pri-
vate, when staying at country house with
Jolly party it is safe to say she is as lary the
rest of them. There is another thing, too, that
people seem to forget when they hold her up as
such an icy paragon; and that is that she wears
her gowns as decolletc as opera bouffe actress
/ know she set her face against the sleeveless
garments and why9 No one would wait long
enough for an answer who saw her arms. But
have seen herself in dress the bodice of which
was as low as it well could be: She has plenty
Of chance to be and do anything she pleases
for the Princes neglect gives her every
opportunity. The Princess Louise is decidedly
fast She talks unblushingly with men on sub
iects which are usually supposed to come ex-
clusively within the masculine province of dis
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-04
STATE NEWS AND GOSSIP.
Monroe COunty's Deaulting Treasurer
TO Be Arrested and Punished.
An Evansville Stove Foundry Seriously DAM
aged by Fire-BOy Killed by a Train
Indiana and Illinois Notes.
INDIANA.
Ex-Treasurer Mckinney, of Monroe County,
To Be Arrested.

Ex-Treasurer Mckinney, of Monroe County,
To Be Arrested.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
BLooNINGToN, April st has just come to
light here that yesterday Sheriff Grimes left
for Albany, Tex, to arrest Lawson E. McKin
ney who, N June last, robbed the county of
$4,000 while treasurer. After the fact was
known he remained here two months, but one
day slipped off to Texas, where he has been
since. Sentiment became strong that the COM
missioners we've obliged to take some steps
toward his arrest. Before the default he was
considered one Of the best citizens, and held
Office in the county for twelve years. AS his ex-
pected arrest becomes known it causes much ex
element. The sheriff is expected to return on
Wednesday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-04

William Plumb, a carpenter of Yincennes, was
found dead in bed yesterday.
John II. Harrison one of the most prom
inent attorneys of Anderson, has been declared
insane.
The loss by the wreck at Paris crossing,
on the o. & NJ road, is now estimated at
$50, 900.
The trustees of the town of Linnwood have
employed the Lafayette department to protect
their village in case of fire.
Jack King and Charley Hudson are under ar
rest at Evansville for passing counterfeit money
Spurious coin was found in their possession.
Joseph H Kibbey of Richmond. has received
a letter from Thomas Hunt, the fugitive com
missioner, stating that he would return to Rich
Uaond the first of next week
James NJ Dunn began a series Of temperance
revivals in the Frankfort Opera-house, on the
3lst, and the number of persons wearing the
blue ribbon is constantly increasing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-04

society in Tennessee tosee what rapid strides my
State is making in the direction of a higher
civilization during the past few years We have
resources of minerals and forests, as we'll as
agriculture, that are equal to any State in the
Union. Before the war surplus capital was in
vested in slaves. and the wealth Of the State was
obtained almost solely from the result of their
labors and their increase. Now it is different,
the rich old Bourbons see money in manufactures
and are investing their funds by the million in
productive industries. In 1888, if the parties
are divided upon the tariff issues, Tennessee
will be found in the ranks of the protectionists.
But not ths Yearn
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-04
THE DANvILLE INQUIRY.


Number of Witnesses Examined by the
Senate Investigating Committee.
WASHINGTON, April 3.-Alexander w Miller
[whitel was the first witness before the Danvile
committee to-day. He said that on one occa-
sion before the riot he heard pistol shots at
distance. A colored man, who was walking in
sront of him. thereupon drew his revolver and
fred, answering the signal, saying at the same
time, my brother 1 meet you" Had seen
colored women butt" white ladies off the side
walk
s. L. Dance (white) testified to hearings negro
say to a crowd of his fellows that he wanted to
get chance to kill white man.
B. F. Walker (white), an ex-federal soldier and
Republican, saw two of the men who were killed
by the rioters Several white men picked up one
of the bodies and a pistol dropped from the
pocket Heard a colored man deprecating the
riot on the ground that it was brought on prema
turely. He saw ten OF twelve of the colored
men in the crowd of rioters fiourishing arms and
saving to their colored associates behind. 'Come
on; it is as good time as ever" He had
heard eolored men planning to divide the stores
in Danville
Senator vance-You say you are a Repub-
licang
Eyes. sir; am a Republican"
'How did you vote the last time"
al voted the Democratic ticket straight
"How is that?'
'Well, III tell you"
Senator Lapham-Well, object to that.
Senator Vance, think when protested Re
publican votes the Democratic ticket
Senator Laphanl-That's the reason why
object-because he is professed Republican.
Senator Vance-Well INST upon it.
The Wtness-Well, I'll tell you. / did not
consider there any issue i'll Virginia at the
last election, except the niger against the white
man, and l am for the white man every time
Senator Lapham Smiling contentedly)-Ex-
actly
Mr. Valentine merchant in Danville, testi-
fed that he sold greater number Of pistols to
blacks than whites
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-04
Contested LIQUOR Cases.
H71Nf EOE O"5N'
O Indianapolis journal.

Special to tho indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, April 3-The county commission
ers have just passed upon all, save one, Of the
applications presented to them during the pres
ent term of their court fer license to sell liquor.
There were twenty-five f these applications,
but four of them were Withdrawn, the persons
filing them becoming frightened at the opposi
ton they were likely to encounter. Againstfour
of the applications there were no circumstances,
and they were allowed without much question.
The remaining ones were streRuously contested,
the resistance to them being directed by law
and-order league, an organization comprising
many of the substantial citizers of the town,
which employed attorneys and collected what
ever evidence was to be had against the appli-
chats. The result of the contest is that the
commissioners refuse six of the fourteen con
tested applications, and have one yet to pass
upon This one is set for a hearing on Satur-
day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-04
Burglary at Richmond.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, April 3.-Burglars broke into Van
D. Browns grocery, last night, blew open the
safe and carried away nearly hundred dollars
They made their way into the store by breaking
through an iron grating in the pavement and
then through the cellar windows, which open
into pit under the pavement. This is the
third time Browns store has been thus entered,
but he has never before suffered any considera-
BILE loss. A man who gives but poor accounts of
himself, and was arrested this morning for
another offense, is held on suspicion of having a
hand in the burglary
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-04
MIR. BLIss's TESTIMONY.
Preparations Made to Enter Civil Suits in
the Star Rout Cases.

Preparations Made to Enter Civil Suits in
the Star Rout Cases.
WAsHINGToN, April George Bliss testified
to-day before the Springer committee He said
he had lost money by being in the government
employ. He understood that within few days
preparations had been made to begin civil suits
in the star-route cases, and William H. Bliss,
United States District Attorney at ST. Louis,
was to conduct them He could not account for
the failure to indict Salisbury Perhaps the
grand jury was influenced by petitions. There
were large number of petitions and it would
be extraordinary if, among those, there were not
letters from members of Congress.
Mr.. Bliss, continuing, said in June the
Attorney general asked me to see Judge Gresh-
am. He was anxious to prosecute the cases.
| saw the Postmaster general and had long
talk with him. He said to me he was preparing
a detailed statement of the case for the pur
pose of having suits brought l thought
at time / had an opportunity
to get a civil suit against Dorsey. | made a
personal application and asked Brewster to let
me take the papers. ] found between 800. 900
and 5000, 900 thought the government could re-
cover. The proposed civil suit against Dorsey
failed on account of the sudden death of Boslern
In reference to ex Senator Kellogg, Mr. Bliss
said: Cook is the only man who said we must
not do anything with Kellogg, as it would iniure
the Republican majority in the Senate. Cook
was then government counsel His statement
set me thinking Chandler said to me one time:
Poor Kellogg is in terrible state of mind. He
wants me to speak to you. OF course | can't;
case now stands if Walsh's paper don't need
Walshs testimony to make them links it is a
fair one, though it has undoubtedly been weak
ened by the course of the Witness
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-04

Paul was knocked out in about two rounds but
his antagonist failed to observe the Marquis Of
Queensbury rules, and not only struck below
the belt but jumped on Paul. When he'had
made him acquainted with the hard pavement,
Leach sat on Paul and pounded him most vigor-
ously about the head and face. He finally asked
him if he was licked Paul said unto him, 4
know when l have got enough I'm no hog; l
don't want the earth. Let me up"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-04
Republican Caucus.

WASHINGTON, April 3-The caucus of Repub-
lican senators this morning was not very fully
attended The education bill was the only topic
under discussion, and several amendments pro
posed by the caucus committee were approved
by the caucus Chief among them were proposi-
tons to reduce the aggregate appropriation to
between $40 000 900 and $50, 000 900 1.-THE bill in
its present forms calls for $l05 600 000); to make
the money available only upon acquisitions by
States under certain restrictions as to accounta-
blity, and to require its distribution to counties
according to population and illiteracy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-04
The Whisky Tax.

LOUISVILLE April 3.--To-day was the last day
of grace for the payment of the tax on whisky,
made in March, 1881. The receipts in the collec-
tors office here amounted to $lO7 $780, not includ-
ing the collections at two other offices in the dis
1888 barrels of whisky were also granted APP
plication for about twice this number of permits
have been made
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-04

BLESSED be the man who invented sleep, and
blessed be he who discovered Athlophoros, for
the man or woman afflicted with rheumatism or
neuralgia, would be unable to enjoy the benefits
of sleep were it not for the aid of this great spe
cifc remedy. Mr. G. S. Starr of 2S'State street,
New London Conn. writes of a friend of his,
for years sufferer from rheumatism, who, after
taking ono dose of Athlophoros, with remarkable
results, repeated it at bed time, and was able to
rest all night long. This he had not been able
to do for years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-04
Silver Coinage.

New YORK. April "a large meeting was
held in the Produce Exchange, tonight to con
slider the question of silver coinage. A memorial
to Congress was adopted, praying that body to
of silver dollars for such period of time as may
be necessary to readjust the relations of gold
and silver coins, and to bring about a gradual
absorption Of silver dollars
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-04

COLUMBUS April 3.--The funeral of Private
Israel Getz, of the Governors Guard, killed in
the recent Cincinnati riot, occurred to-day, with
military honors and large display. Governor
Hoadly and staff attended the services and
marched in the procession.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-04
A Forger Captured.

of Theo c. Eppelin, of Cincinnati was arrested
here tonight for passing forged check signed
Boggs & Bull, dry goods merchants, on Jacob
Mitsch, jeweler, Of Allegheny City. When
searched nearly $4,000 in forged checks and
manufacturers of this city were found on his
person. Eppelin was arrested at the Union De-
pot as he was about to embark ON a western
train. He was accompanied by q lady.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-04
MINISTER SARGENT.
He Was Withdrawn from the Berlin Mission
at His Own Request.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, April president Arthur told
gentleman to-day that Mr.. Sargentwas recalled
from Berlin at his own request. He says that
Mr.. Sargent cabled him that his situation at Ber
lin was intolerab1e, and that he appointed him to
the Russian mission because he thought he
would accept it. The President added that Mr..
Sargent had requested that he should not fill the
Berlin mission; and that, while he had not fully
made up his mind that he would do as asked by
Mr.. Sargent he had not decided when he would
fill the place, though there were number of ap-
plicants for both places
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-04

Rockford Special.
Probably the only instance of a stick of wood
defeating a candidate at an election occurred in
this county yesterday. A very hard fight was
waging between Messrs. Wolvin and jackson
for the supervisors seat for Pecatonica, Wolvin
who was supervisor last term, is a money-lend
or, and it was argued at the polls that he was
benevolent man, having just given a poor family
a load of wood, at the request of the aid com
nittee. To this reply was made that it was
water elm, useless and cheap. One of Jacksons
workers went to the wood-pile and brought
down stick of elm. 1t was placed by the polls
and when a man approached to vote the Wolvin
ticket he was shown the stick and told its tale
count was made jackson was found the victor
over four to one
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-04
ILLINOIS.

Flight of a Defaulting Agent of the Chicago
g. Alton Railway.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
BLOOMINGTON, April 3.-Fred Davidson, the
Chicago G. Alton agent at Lexington, Ill, who
absconded on Sunday last, is found to be de-
faulter in the sum of $780, and ticket from Lex
ington to Kansas City is missing. No clew as to
Davidsons whereabouts can be obtained.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-04
Residence Burned.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BLooMINGToN, April 3.--The residence of ia
cob Meats, with contents, near Towando, this
county was consumed this morning by fire. The
damage is estimated at So, 900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-04

At Sycamore, on Wednesday, Newton D.
Shinkle, charged with robbing graves, gave bail
and was released.
J. K. P. Hawkins, tax-collector Of Montl ON
cry township, Crawford county, is missing. He
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-04
MINOR MENTION.

4 Son of Hon. w. s. Holman WOrsted in a
Pugilistic Bout
Special to the indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, April 3.-This evenings Critic
says; THE Hon. William S. Holman has
young son named Paul Paul parts his hair in
the middle, and is what vulgar people call
dude. Last night the young man met person
named Leach against whom he had grudge,
in front of Solairs, next to Wizards Hot
words ensued between the young gentlemen,
and finally both struck out from the shoulder
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-04
Charged with Murder.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
EVANSVILLE, April 3.-The police to-day ar
rested Joel M. Blackford, who is accused of muir
dering VIM. Giles. at Carmi, Ill, seven months
ago. Blackford is now in jail
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-04
Suicide by Hanging.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
MASON, April 3.-Last night John Wood, aged
sixty, a highly respected Irish farmer, committed
suicide by hanging
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-04
Stove Foundry Burned.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
EVANSVILLE, April 3-Scantlin's stove foun-
dry was partially destroyed by fire at $50 this
evening. Loss $l5, 900; fully insured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-04
Killed by the Cars.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
CHAMPIONSHIPS, April 3.--The n-yearold
son of Matt Ferguson was killed by cars, in the
L., N. A. & c. yards here, this afternoon. He
attempted to jump on while the cars were in
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-04
Tile Works Burned.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
BLooSINGToN, April 3.-The tile works of
Baylor & Sweitzer, at Washington, Tazewell
county, were totally destroyed by fire yesterday
The loss is estimated at $1,000; insured for
81 400
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-04
Senator Payne Might Accept.

Special to the indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON April 3.-Senator-elect Payne,
of Ohio through his son Oliver, in a dispatch to
Representative Paige, of Ohio, denies that he
authorized the statement that he would not ac
cept the presidential nomination. 1t is believed
here that he did authorize the statement, and
that he had in view the denial, the object of this
double barreled arrangement being to secure ad
ditional advertising
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-04
Proposed Amendment to the Pate

Proposed Amendment to the Patent Laws.
WASHINGTON, April 3.-The bill introduced in
. the Senate to-day by Mr.. Mcpherson, to amend
the patent laws provides that it shall be a mis-
demeanor for any person to sell any article or
process claimed and described in any unexpired
letters of patent without lawful authority of the
patentee or his legal representatives or at or be-
fore the sale of any such article to falsely rep
resent to the purchaser that there is unex-
pired patent covering claimed to cover said
article or nrocesS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-04

G. MAUg's Book Beer on draught to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-04

Linen table mats are lined with Canton fan
nell
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-21
Lincoln by Morey-letter dodges don't see
why they don't try this one"
NOfeS.

Governor Hoadly says he is for Tilcen first
and Payne second His ticket is Tilden,
Hendricks and reform, and the Ohio plat
form
Coles county, Illinois, Democrats declare
for Tilien and Hendricks for the national
ticket and Harrison for governor, Benton, of
Douglass, for auditor; Shively, for clerk Of
the supreme court; Jones, for clerk of the
appellate court
Opponents Of the Hon Robert r Hit hav-
ing mentioned the name of Jul5e Joseph Nj.
Bailey as "a possible candidate in the field for
the nomination for congress in The Sixth
Illinois district, the judge states he will not
give up his appellate court position, and
under no circumstances will hs oppose Mr..
Hit.
Ex-Mayor Nathan Payne, son of Henry B
Payne, of Ohio, says he believes that Tilden
will be unanimously nominated, and will
accept.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-21
THE PRIZE RING.
A Quartette of Obscure Sluggers
Thump Each Other.

Thump Each Other.
CINCINNATI, May 2l-Eden Park was the
scene Monday of hotly contested prize fight
between two local celebrities, John Hamp-
ton and Mike Connerty. The fight grew out
of his argument on pugilistic abilities. Ar
rangements were made quietly, and only a
few friends of the participants were
present Jack Reagan was chosen ref.
cree The rules were the Marquis OF
Queensbury to finish Hampton forced the
fighting, and two rounds told on him. In
the third and fourth rounds Connerty did
fine work and punished Hampton terribly.
In the fifth and last Connerty smashed
Hampton right and left, bringing blood
freely. In two minutes Hampton was a
whipped man
CAMDEN, N. j., May 2l.-Jack Cusick and
Bill Harris engaged in prize fight for $25 6
side Monday night. Both were anxious fol
the fight, which was the outgrowth of q
previous quarrel, and began to pound eact
other vigorously as soon as the word wa.
given. Harris had longer arms, and at the
end of ten minutes had battered Cusck:
face badly. His own was also considerably
marred. At the end of twenty minute
Cusick was almost at standstill, and hi
face unrecognizable, but he was plucky anC
| declined TO give up. He was staggering ul
| for more punishment when the police mad
| their appearance, and the crowd scattered
| Cusick and Harris were arrested and com
mitted TO iail