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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-23

THE postmistress in this country is commonly
suspected of reading all the postal-cards which
pass through her hands, and of keeping an unde-
srable supervision over her neighbdrs' cor
respondence. The suspicion is doubtless un-
just; but if she is grieved at the stigma placed
upon her she may perhaps take comfort from
the fact that her officeholding sisters in Eng
land suffer in similar way. Under the cheap
parcels post system it has become the custom
for the English to send all sorts of perishable
wares through the mails On the occasion of p
wedding distant friends are remembered by the
sending of small packages of cake, and, as con-
sequence, wedding cake is constantly flying
about through the mails. The discovery has
lately been made that comparatively few of
these packages are ever delivered to the rightful
owners, and because of the well-known physio-
logical fact that a woman possesses a sweet
tooth, postmistresses are accused of confiscating
it to their own use. II is to be hoped that the
charge cannot be proved, as otherwise the cir
cumstance may stand in the way of the political
enfranchisement Of the sex. 1t will be difficult
to secure political rights which may enable them
to hold all the offices if it is once understood
that one of those rights means the appropriation
of all Sweets that they may be able to lay
hands on
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-23

WOMAN of most astounding righteousness is
Mrs. Carl J. V. Okerberg, of New York city.
She reports that her husband disappeared last
week, after drawing his semi-monthly pay.
Nothing very strange in that as something of
the kind is of almost daily occurrence. But the
woman's further explanation reveals the ineffa-
bic depths of her feminine credulity She says
that annually at Christmas time Mr. Okerberg
goes insane; that he tries to murder her, and
threatens to commit suicide. Very likely; it
takes a mentally strong man to get through
Christmas without losing his mind along with
everything else of value. The remarkable feat
ure of this case is that his wife should have
such faith in his insanity A great many men
envy Mr. Okerberg.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-23
TO the Editor of Tho Indianapolis journal:

To the Editor OF the Indianapolis JournaE
First-Is standard time faster or slower than
sun timer Seconds standard and sun time the
same at any given pointi N. II. SNowDEN.
WELLINGToN, Kas.
Standard time is fixed by certain Ineridians
The sun time of the nneteth meridian is taken
for tile central standard time, that of 105 FOR
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-23

GEN HORACE PORTER made very neat
response to the toast, "The New England
Soldiers, given at the Brooklyn New England
dinner last Saturday. He said that the New
England soldier was ready to enlist for three
years, re-enlist and do most anything that
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-23

IT seems to be the opinion that the natural
savagery of the Indian and his great skill in
the use of firearms would make him and ex-
cellent United States marshal in presidential
elections. Give him the ballot tomahawk,
and gun, and the Indian might be of
great political value to the grand old party.
Chicago Times.
Probably armed, the savage Indian might
make an admirable Southern Democrat, but
the atrocities praotced there against all men
not Democrats would make even Comanche
hesitate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-23
Sherman Knows ONO Controversy.

NEW York, Dec 22-General Sherman sat in
n parlor of the Fifth-avenue Hotel, to-day smok-
ing a Cuban cigar He asked if he wished
to say anything about the controversy he is rep
resented by Western newspapers to have on
hand with Jefferson Davis's alleged conspiracy
to found despotism in the South
II know nothing about any controversy with
Jefferson Davis the General said. 81 never
had one with him in my life. l really can't tell
what authority the Western reporters and edi
tors have for saying anything Of the kind
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-23

THE latest scientific discovery is The leprous
microbe which, it is said, has been found in the
Sandwich Islands 1t is to be hoped that the
discoverers will not allow it to get away. This
wish is not advanced out of an inhospitable
spirit at all but from belief that the Sand
which Islands are a better location for the
microbe than this country. 1t is really distress
ing sometimes, to note the suffering of tropical
animals in this cold, maarious country, and it is
time their importation should cease. Let the
society for the presentation of cruelty see that
the microbe stays at home
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-23

REV. Mr.. Moss, of Greencastle ~ and the
Rev. Mr. Irving of Quincy, Ill, are on trial
for amatory naughtiness. In all probability
they could not condone the Buffalo scandal,
and voted against Grover Cleveland.-Ch
cago Times.
Unfortunately for your argument DR.. Moss
was a thorough going ugwump-couldn' t
stand Blaine
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-23

IT seems to be accepted as settled fact
chat Senator Garland, of Arkansas, has been
offered the attorney-generalship in Clevelands
Cabinet, and has accepted The South wants
the law department and the Postofice Depart
ment in the next administration, and seems
likely to get them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-23

AN improbable story comes from London
10 the effect that a number of heirs of millions
have literally starved while awaiting the di-
vision Of funds bequeathed in trust for TWEEN
ty-fve years. American heirs would have de-
vised some way to get at the money in a year
--even if they had to give it to the lawyers
for gettingit
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-23

Mr.. D. L. MOODY has requested DR.. L. W.
Munhal to make arrangements with the pastors
to hold two days conventions at Evansville and
Fort Wayne, and three days convention in In
dianapolis. The dates will be indicated by Mr..
Moody as soon as possible 1t is quite possible
they will be held the latter part Of February or
early in March. Mr.. Moody has requested DR..
Munhall to make arrangements, also, for a
three days convention at Louisville. These
conventions will be similar to those Mr.. Moody
has been holding in different parts of the
country.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-23

ok CONGRESSMAN JAMES C. CURTIS, Of
Indiana" is going the rounds of the press of
Che country with some very pessimistic views
of Indiana since the election. ExCongress-
man Curtis should lose no time in producing
his credentials His name does not fill the
sounding trump of fame out here.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-23

If fat Christmas turkey were bought to
present to the unhappiest most disconnected
woman in indianapolis, it would probably go
north of Washington street The wretched
poor are often more satisfied with their lot than
are the wretched rich
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-23

mountain time, and of 12O for Pacific time. At
all points on those meridans the standard time
comedies with sun time STANDARD time for the
central region comedies nearly with the sun
time of East St. Louis, Memphis and New Or
leans the ninetieth meridian passing near those
cities. For places east of that meridian, stand
ard time is slow; west, fast.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-23

THE New York elevated railways carried &c.
702, $40 passengers last year. OF this vast num-
Der but twelve lost their lives, or one in 8,0OO,
900, which would seem to indicate that life on
elevated roads was almost as secure as on terra
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-23

BY tonight the following recipe for the cure
of frost bites may ''come handy' GAS soon as
possible procure enough oil of peppermint to
thoroughly battle the part affected, and keep
away from the fire until the oil has drawn out
the frost If this is strictly followed many lives
and limbs can be saved and months of suffering
avoided. Care should be taken to get the oil, as
the essence would not have the desired effect"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-23

40 per cent reduction in wages
no to 10 per cent. reduction in wages.
Total elsewhere in State, $780, which gives a
grand total reported idle in Indiana of 6,345
operatives
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-23

IT is said that Mr.. Garlands selection as
Postmaster general makes Mr.. Mcdonald GER
balm for Secretary of the Interior.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-23

Or all the bits of sentimental nonsense sug-
gested in practical age is the proposition
to send the old Liberty Bell" to the New
Orleans exposition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-23

IF passengers on the street-car lines find the
ear cool these days, let them speak to the
driver. He'll make it hot enough for them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-23

BREACH of promise suits will become popular
in New Jersey when the luck of widow Hamp-
son becomes generally known. She sued the
false and perfdious but wealthy Mr.. Hinchcliffe
for tampering with her affections by breaking
promise of marriage, and the jury moved by her
woes gave her SIS, 900. The judge set the verdict
aside as being excessive, and new trial was
had. The second jury fixed the damages at $40,
900, and this the defendant will pay rather than
risk another trial and further 'raise." Next
time he will "bevare of vidders."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-23

PRESIDENT CoRBIN, of the Long Island rail
road, has contracted for ten tons of dressed
turkeys His intention is to present each of the
roads employees with bird for Christmas-not
a bad idea
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-23

PARTS-American Exchange in Paris, So Boulevard
des Capucines
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-23
THE INDIANApoL1s JOURNAL

Can be found at the following places:
LONDON-Amelican Exchange in Europe 449
Strand.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-23

ST. LOUIS-Union News Company, Union Depot and
Southern Hotel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-23

LoUISvIILB-C. T. bearing, northwest corner
Third and jefferson streets.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-23
CHICAGO-Paimer House.

NEW YoRK-st. Nicholas and Windsor hotels.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-23

UNcRNATT-J. R Havloy & Co.. 1874 Vine Street
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
The Real Vienna Bread.
Notes and queries

Viennese bread is celebrated. It
may interest you to know something
about it. The excellence of the bread
is attributed in Vienna to three rea-
sons-the oven, the men and the
yeast. I think another may be add
ed, and that is the dry climate. An
ounce of yeast three decegrammes)
and as much salt is taken for every
gallon zone itre) of milk used for the
dough. The yeast is a Viennese
speciality, known as the ''St MARINER
Pressheffe, E" and its composition is a
secret. It keeps two days in Sum
mer, and little longer IN winter.
The ovens are heated by wood fires
lit inside them during four hours !;
the ashes are then raked out and the
oven is carefully wiped with wisps of
damp straw. On the vapor thus
generated, as well as that produc by
the baking of the dough, lies the
whole art of the browning, and the
success of the ''Semmel."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
An Agricultural Greed.

The following is the creed adopted
by recent agricultural convention In
Canada
We believe in small farms and thor
ough cultivation; we believe that the
soil lives to eat as well as the owner,
and ought, therefore, to be we'll
MANFRED; we believe in going to the
bottom Of things, and, therefore, deep
blowing, and enough of tall the
better if it be subsoil pillow; we be-
lieve in large crops which leave the
land better than they found it, max
ing both the farm and the farmer rich
at once; we believe every farm should
own good farmer; we believe that
the fertilizer of any soil is a spirit of
industry, enterprise, intelligence
without these lime, gypsum and
guano would be of little use; we be-
heve IN good fences, good farm
houses, good orchards, and good
children enough to gather the fruit;
we believe in a clean kitchen, neat
wife in it, q clean cupboard, clean
dairy, and clean conscience; we be-
iieve to ask a mans advice is not
STOPPING, but of much benefit; we be-
Sieve that to keep place for every
thing and everything IN It's place,
saves many a step, and is pretty sure
to lead to good tools and keeping
them ia order; we believe that kind
mess to stock, like good shelter, is saw
ing of fodder; we believe that it is a
good thing to keep an eye on expert
ments, and note all, good and bad
we believe it is a good rule tn sell
grain when it Is ready; VIC believe in
producing the best bu ter and cheese,
and marketing it when ready.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
An Incident of the War.

The wife OF Governor Robe, of
Maine, recent Y made an address at a
Grange meeting, and her remarks
were published with complimentary
comments in a Georgian magazine.
Then Governor Robe wrote to the
editor. thanking him for his courtesy,
and adding; 1t was my fortune to
be an tficer in the Union army. A
little cldent occurred in the seven
days battle in front of Richmond,
Va, which I shall never forget. [
was temporarily assisting in caring
for wounded prisoners, and while
aischarging that duty I found Colo
mel Lamar, of Georgia, who was
severely wounded by a mimic ball,
which had penetrated the groin, max
ing q fearful wound. The surgeons
were discussing the necessity of am
putation at the hip joint. Colonel
Lamar asked me to use my influence
against such a course, which I did,
being myself surgeon and physician.
He asked me for a blanket, which
was very glad to find and present
TO him. After this little episode, cir
cumstances required that [ should
leave with haste, and although I have
often inquired, [ have never learned
the fate of that brave officer. My
only object in making mention of this
incident is to inquire of you whether
Colonel Lamar still ives?" The
Georgia editor wrote to Colonel
Lamar, member Of the State Legisla-
ture, and received from him and for
warded to the Governor Robe re-
ply, saying: Eyes; am the Colonel
Lamar to whom Governor Robe re
fers. was wounded while leading
my regiment in charge :
Well do remember the kind gentle
man who interposed in my behalf, [
was very grateful. I need not be
ashamed to tell you that my tears
bore witness to the cincerity and force
of my feelings. [ love him like a
brother, and he shall find me one in
deed if the wonder working dispense
tons of Providence should ever place
him in the want of a brothers arm or
mind or BOSOM"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
The Power of Prayer.
Special to Chicago Tribune.

In the village of Hinckley, Medina
County, O., there has lived for the
Last forty years a man named Harri
son Damon. He was always thought
to be man of large means, as some
transactions of his had become known
where large sums of money passed
into his hands. 1t was also well
known that whenever money came
into his possession he always carried
1t home with him. His family were
equally in the. dark with others as to
the place where he secured his money.
A few weeks ago, in conversation
with his wife, he said: II have large
sum Of money hidden, and if [ should
die you nor no one else could find it.
[ mean to tell you where it is pretty
soon; then if anything happens you
will know where to look for it." Be
fore Mr.. Damon improved an Oppor-
tunity to inform his wife of the hid
ing-place of his wealth he was stricken
with apoplexy After the interment
the household began the search for
the wealth they knew to be theirs,
out without avail. From a memoir
andum-boOk in his desk the amount
ne had IN bis possession at the time of
death was ascertained. Then, Mrs
Damon says, she was impressed with
the idea that if she prayed with faith,
her efforts to find the hidden wealth
would b2 rewarded. Last Tuesday
Mrs. Damon began to pray, keeping
at it all day and night. When she
arose from her knees Wednesday
morning she was impressed with the
idea that she would find some of the
money at least in the vicinity of the
bee-hives, near the house, and a visit
was made to that place. Ia the ex-
element one Of the hives was knocked
aWry on its stand, disclosing the fact
that all over the top of the stand I'M
der the hive was laid a quantity of
greenbacks The other hives were
moved and a similar quantity found
under them After all had been OBJ
tanned it was taken into the house and
there counted, revealing the sum of
$15, 600. The next day one of Mrs.
DamOn'S sons dropped a bunch of
keys through the floor Of the barn,
and a plank had to be lifted to recover
the keys What was the surprise of
the young man to draw out a half
gallon fruit, jar filled to the top with
$40 gold pieces. Further investiga.
ton led to the discovery of a half
dozen of these jars, all filled with
gold, and on the side opposit to where
the jars were taken out a two-bushel
bag half filled with silver. The total
sum thus recovered is 1928, 900. There
IS yet missing from the amount the
memorandum-book showed, $40, 500.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
ASSaDCTs TO aaALAEgA.
HE E7GEE.s y.THE 4 NNEy han.

HE FEELS y.ET = a FEW HAN.
e have hal Dyspepsia, with C0nstipa-
ton, two years, AMI iliv" tried ten different
llilI,!5 of pills, ami 3UTE+S :irt, the first
Inf have dCuc ne any good. They have
c!vancl me oit nicely. sly appetite is
Hi'nij,l, f. d sli@csts readily, and now
t::l1" I..itsr;l n;is-ugeS. ] feel like u new
I.l~tl-." ". D. EDWARDS. Palmyra, o.
1.,. A--,rvw.l &c. Ce!.o.4 Murray St.N.Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
DAILY.


AT MILWAUKEE-W With Chi ago. Milwaukee &
St. Paul Railway for all points East, West and
Southwest
AT PLYMOUTH-With Shaboygan 6 Fond du
Lac division @. & II. w. H. FIR Sheboygaa q
Fond du Lac,
AT FOREST JUNCTION With Milwaukee Lake
Shore & Western Railway.
c. f BUTTON FP REGAIN,
General Sup't, Qsn1 TIKI Agt
Milarautea Wis Milwaukee Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
PEED, COMFORT AND SAFETY

IN III n ga The use of the term Short
AS 81 - Line" in connection with the
HEhEN corporate name OF a great
~ y ~ q road, conveys an idea of Just
what is required by the trav
kEREa cling public-a Short Line
d AE &. Quick Time and the Best OF
RAWH accomodations-all OF which
s1 = s1 are furnished by the greatest
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-07-24

country who entertain feelings of sim
cerer kindness toward our Southern
brethren than do the members Of the
republican party. And it is precisely
because they do believe, and honestly
stand upon the belief of it. that absolute
justice and fair play for all loyal citizens,
everywhere and of whatever their race,
color or religion. and that they feel so
profoundly the wide-reaching harm it
would do to have the democratic party
reinstated in power; the injury it would
be to all the best interests of the south
not less than of the north.
Personally, as to the southern mem
bers of the convention, Chicago, as the
most representative city of the north.
has given them most cordial welcome;
and it now bids them the kindeSt God
speed as they return TO their homes
And it is hoped that by another four
years even the Democratic National
Convention viii have learned so far to
respect the equal rights of the colored
millions of the south as TO allow them
some fair degree of representation in
the supreme council of the party. -lnter
Ocean.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-07-24
PATHS Matrimonial Difficulties.
Lucy II Hooper IN phnadelphia Telegram


Spectation is now rife as to whether
Nine. Nicolini and the Marquis de
Caux will profit by the new divorce
law to release themselves from their
respective partners. | am told that
Nine Nicolini who IS the mother Of
five children, one OF them being
grown up daughter is willing on her
side, but that the Marquis is by no
means inclined to break that link that
gives him, by the French marriage
laws, so potent hold over the fortune
of his fascinating wife 1t was re-
Gently reported that negotiations were
on foot between the Marquis and his
truant Marquise to induce the latter
to return 10 her matrimonial allegl-
ance, but the rumor has lately been
denied by NJ. de Caux himself What
change from the days when
the lady fair in question
was held in as high estimation by the
best society of Paris as any Duchess
of the Faubourg ST. German There
never before was an instance known
OF prima donna married TO a noble
man to whom such thorough social
recognition had ever been accorded.
! remember how, some ten years ago,
a charming American lady with a
passion for music, when on a visit to
Paris, purposed calling to see Madame
Patti without any form Of introduc
ton and impaired her intention to
French gentleman Of her acquaint-
ance, you might as well pay
visit without an introduction to the
Duchess de Luynes or the Princess de
Broglio," he responded. you for
get, Madame, that the lady belongs
by marriage TO our very best society. y
And nowadays it IS said IN Paris that
PATHS visiting list smade up Of "artis
ties and Americans"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-07-24

onrept We are 90 peace with the worldat
raace moor q sound basis with no unsettled ques
lions al sufAcientinagHitude 70 emDanass o. dis.
tract ug. Happily removed ~ our 9eoffaphtleal
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-07-24

The sanitary authorities Of New
York City are taking precautions
painst the cholera. During the next
eight weeks 5000 gallons of dlsinfee-
tant will be distributed every day.