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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-02
Proxies in the Greenback Convention.

To fse Editor az the Indianapolis journal:
1 notice in the journal of this date card
from DIR. Bland in which he sets forth Il
grievance which reflects upon the action of
the committee on credentials in the late Green
back convention and is designed to create false
impression. As member of that committee.
permit me to state the action OF the committee
was based upon sound principles of exact justice;
and the adoption of the resolution by the com
mittee. THAT no delegate should be admitted
unless he was a resident of the State which he
claimed to represent" wasnot especially adopted
for DR.. BANDS benefit, but for the protection
of the convention and the delegates present.
One proxy might have done no mi my,
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The Rnrtholtii Statue.

To the Editor ct tho Indianapolis Journal.
In the matter of forwarding the erection OF
the pedestal of the Bartholdi ssatue, | would
like to see some influential journal take up and
urge some such scheme as the following Let
the dime social and penny contribution plan
hitherto pursued-which. if it does not, GER
tainly should make us contemptible in the sight
of all other nations-I say lei it be abandoned.
Instead thereof let all the States and Terrific
ries of the Union be called upon TO furnish each
share Of the material necessary for its
erection, and as nearly as posi-
bic let the material be peculiar
to the State or Territory from which il is oh
tanned. When tho material is all upon the
ground let it be built into the pedestal in the
order in which the States were 9amitted into the
Union. Upon each of the faccs Of the structure
which fronts to the sea, aad upon one Of the
blocks which it furnished, let the name of the
State be craven with its seal and the date of its
admission into the Union. When finished we
would have something of which we could be
justly proud and patriotic enthusiasm would
be aroused such would be Of use to the ma
ton. 1t is to be hoped. at least that a plan of
procedure worthy of a great and liberty loving
nation may be chosen and the present very pitt
ful one be discarded READER.
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but several hundred would have been
dangerous to its harmony. Now, let Us see
what Dr. BANDS grievance really
is. When ! asked if no had more
than one proxy he said no. but the committee
had, and read written evidence that he did not
make a correct statement, for he was in posses
sion of more The credentials showed All dele
gates, and if proxies had been admitted they
(the proxies would have cast more votes than
the delegates present Common prudence die
tated the action of the committee. and not de-
sire to wrong South Carolina or any other State
and if South Carolina has a majority of its
voters in our party, / would suggest that the
proper thing 10 do would be TO stlsd some South
Carolinian to represent her interests; but with
that have no desire to interfere. Every court
esy was shown to Bland by the committee and
the utmost liberality was shown in the action of
the committee toward all eontesting delegations.
CHARLES ROBERTs,
Delegate from Texas and Member Of Committee
on Credentials
INDIANAPOLIS, May 81
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-02
Criminal Court Matters.

Judge Norton last Saturday sentenced Frank
Robinson to Imprisonment for fifty days and
fined him $50 for the assault upon Lille Spur
geon. He has already been in Jail about two
months awaiting trial, and the penalty imposed
will engthen his term about four months longer.
c. Beck, who was fined $25 and sentenced to
ten days Imprisonment in Jail for selling un-
wholesome meat, and appealed the case from the
mayor was given an additional fine of $50 by
Judge Norton on Saturday.
Judge Norton holds that shaving and hair
cutting is work of necessity and refuses to i'm
pose any penalty upon the BARRIERS indicted on
the charge of desecrating the sabbath The
case will be appealed to the Supreme Court.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-02

is to be forwarded to the United States Congress
by prominent members Of the Board of Stock
Exchange at Amsterdam praying for healthier
railway laws and protection against abuse and
mismanagement.
Freight Movement Over indianapolis Roads
An examination of the train records of the
week ending May 81 shows a slight increase in
business over that of the week ending May "a
with majority of the roads, Notwithstanding
the fact that Friday being Decoration Day it
was made half holiday, and after all the com
planning of a light traffic every road centering
here is doing more than at the corresponding pc
riod in 1888. We now enter June, which usu-
ally shows the lightest movement of any month
in the year, yet there arc indications that this
month will be an improvement over June, 1888,
both in through and local business. The sur
plus grain, be it little or much, will likely be
thrown upon the market; there will be an in
creased demand for provisions and probably a
heavier movement of walnut and hard
wood humber to the Eastern markets.
West bound. the tonnage is now
light as compared with sixty days
the corresponding period Of 1888. The north
and south roads are doing good business and
at better rates than formerly, owing TO the rul-
ings of the Chicago and Ohio River pool While
there may be some rate cutting it is not done
so extensive a scale. Local traffic is fully up
to the usual standard at this season of the year
Shipments of live stock are heavy beyond prece-
dent for May and June.
Below is given the number of cars received and
forwarded at this point in the week ending
May 81 as compared with that of the preceding
week.
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The Reorganization Completed.

On Saturday last J. E. Roosevelt. president of
Che Louisville, New Albany & Chicago system of
roads, appointed John B. Carson general man
ager Of the property thus completing the reor
ganixation of the official roster of the road
as intimated IN the Journal when
the former management stepped down
and out. Mr. Carson has had the acceptance
of the position under considerations since he
made trip over the entire system. Some Of
his friends who were interested in the Hannibal
& ST. Joe road, are, well, interested in the L.,
q. A. & G., and have great confidence in his
ability His duties will be of the character Of
assistant to the president, who has so much
business resting upon his shoulder that he can
not give the road the proper attention. With Mr.
Carson as general manager and A b. Southland
traffic manager. If there is any good in the
property it will be brought out.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-02
A Street Car Accident.

An incoming West Washington street car,
which had about thirty five occupants, on Satur-
day afternoon was thrown from the track by a
stone near the Belt railroad, and overturned
down an embankment about six feet high. A
little girl named Daily, living near the stock
yards. had an arm broken and Miss Chapman
and Miss Kersey, attendants at the asylum, were
badly bruised about the head and shoulders
The injuries of the other passengers were trivial
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-02

Mr.. w, T. Lsthrop, of South Eastou Mass.
under date of Jan !, 1884. says: MY father had
which had been gradually growing worse until
it had eaten away his under lip down to the
gums, and was feeding itself on the inside of his
cheek, and the surgeons said horrible death
was soon to come. We gave him niue bottles of
Swiit's Specific and he has been entirely cured
1t has created great excitement in this section "
Treatise on blood and skin diseases mailed free.
The Swift Specific Company Drawer 3 Atlantis
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-02

HOWEVER obstinate severe your case may
be. Athlophoros- will challenge rheumatism or
neuralgia to combat with the certainty of bear
ing off the victory. Mr.. David Little Of Sumner
Benner county, Iowa, an old man of seventy
seven who suffered terribly for three years and
crutch. took IA dose of Athlophoros on Sunday
morning, and on Monday no rose and dressed
himself without assistance, and surprised the
family by walking into the kitchen without the
aid of cane or a crutch, and wishing them Il
happy new year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-02

Thomas Smith, resident Of Paris, Ill. who
came here about two weeks ago TO see a sick
brother. who lives at No. 81 Moth West street,
died very suddenly of apoplexy, about o'clock
yesterday morning. He was apparently in his
usual good health until few minutes before his
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-02
Healthier Railway Laws PRAYED For.

An Amsterdam letter estimates the losses in
the Netherlands American railroad securities,
chiefly representing roads projected or in course
of construction at 5000 600, 900, the result of
which has so crippled the resources of the PEG
pie that money cannot he obtained for the most
deserving branches Of trade and needy enter
prises In consequence of the existing state of
affairs, and the heavy losses incurred, petition
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-02
A SSIGNEE'S SALE OF BEAL. ESTATE. NOTEs
"A AND ACCOUNTS Ere.

Pursuant to an order of the District Colrt Of tis
United States for the District of Indiana. will sell nj
public auction, at the northeast door of the ostoid
building SATURDAY, June II. at 10 oeloc a. ui. a
large number of notes accounts and judgments hr-
longing to the estate OF Adams. Aiausur 4 Co.. bau-
rupts also, the following real estate belonging TO said
estate.
Lots l, .. 8, % 81 %, 90, 27, 2s. % and 30 in
square 10, in $. X. Fetchers south Brookslr add
ton TO the city of Indianapolis. Marion couuty.
Terms of sale cash. HENRY G. ADAMS,
Assignee Adams, MM.sur 4 co,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-02
EDUCATIONAL.
OLE VIRGINIA.

SUMMER LAW LECTURES mine weekly begin
10th July. 1884, and end 10th September Have
proved of signal uSe-lst, to students who design to
pursue their studies at this other Law SCHOOL, I'd
those who propose to read privately and, 3D., TO prac
ttioners vino have not had the advantage OF system
attic instruction For circular apply P .. University
of Va.l to JOHN b. MINOR, Prof Com and Stat. Law.
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SPRING

Is The in which bad poisoned blood is most
apt to show itself. Nature, at this juncture needs
something to assist it in throwing off the impurities
which have collected by the sluggish circulation of
blood during the cold winter months. Swft's Specific
is nature great helper. it is purely vegetable
Alternative and tonic
Rev. L. B. Paine, Macon. Ga. writes; We have
been using Swift's Specific at the Orphans Home as a
remedy for blood complaints. and a general health
tonic, and have had remarkable results from its
the children and employees of the institution. 1t
is such exceilent tonic and keeps the blood pure
that the system is less liable to disease 1t has cured
of oar chlkrsn of Serofula
W. H. Gilbert, druggist. Albany, Ga, writes: We
selling large quantities of SHifts Specific for
spring Alternative and general health tonic, and with
the best results. 1t is largely used prevent
i've and cure for Malaria. There arc many remark
able evidences of its merit in this section.
Our treatise Blood and Skin Diseases mailed freq
applicants
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC co.
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tween Sixth and Seventh avenues.
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hands on Dr. Njnde, or else the ceremony was
an empty form. They must have got that au-
thority from the bishops" who ordained them.
Dr. Marine is forced back to Cokes appointment
by Mr. Wesley This a simple private bless
ing Of brother presbyter by brother presby
ter in Mr.. MesleNs bod -rlnnl.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-31
A THREAT OF SECESSION.
What Dakota Thinks of Doing if She Is Not
Admitted as State.

Admitted as a State.
Fargo ID. To letter to st. Paul Pioneer Press.
There has been great disappointment to Da-
kotans in the work done by Congress in the
past three weeks and where once was the hope
of immediate statehood and consequent great
ness in both North and South Dakota, now is
vexation of spirit and the complete and entire
lack of enterprise which could only be brought
on the Dakota statesman by the total subver-
sion of his hopes. No longer is there any ex-
pectation of immediate or remote statehood and
the increased excitement to be derived from
managing q enough commonwealth. There
has been some talk of taking action for the estab
lishment of provisional government, and asking
Manitoba to unite in forming North western re-
public, and while this view has gone so far as to
get an elaborate Endorsement by some of the
Territorial papers, still the entire hopelessness
of success of any such effort will no doubt have
the effect of preventing any action of that kind.
But it is safe to say that if there as much
prospect of success now for secession in Dakota
as there was in 1860 for South Carolina this
country would be treated to the spectacle of
another civil war, and one that in consideration
of the surroundings, would be entirely iusti-
fable. This question is one that may cause dis
sension before it is determined and there is no
doubt that a continued refusal on the part of the
United States to make some recognition of the
vast growth and population of the Territory will
have the effect of causing trouble, the amount
of which will be a surprise to the Senators who,
by their lack of consideration for the interests
of the Northwest, have pretended to believe
that Dakota Territory was peopled by wild
bands of cowboys and maraudng redskins.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-31
DR.. Loring Changing His Politics.

Washington Special to st. Louis Republican,
The Massachusetts friends of DR.. Loring, Com
missioner of Agriculture, are watching him with
keen interest. Some of them think that they
already see signs of a political revolution.
During the Doctors long and elegant career he
has always been in sympathy with the party in
power in Washington, with the exception of the
four years constituting Lincoln's first term. He
was q very ardent Blaine man during the late
canvass. He was under obligations to Blaine
for his appointment as Commissioner, and he
displayed his gratitude in responding to Blaines
requests for elerkships in the Bureau Of Agri-
culture, and in ardent1y supporting the Plumed
Knight for President But the Doctor, like the
big sunfower of the agricultural grounds, is
always disposed to turn his face to the sun, and
some acquaintance fatter themselves that they
have detected indications of budding DISPOSE
ton on his part to look upon agriculture and the
Bureau of Agriculture with more cohesive affec
ton than that at present bestowed by him on
the Republican party. But these signs may be
delusve, and the Doctor may be fully determined
to retire to his English estate in Massachusetts
not long after the 4th of March.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-31
Largest Dry Dock in the World.

OTTAWA. Dec. 3O-The Craving dock, which
was formerly opened at St Johns, Newfound-
land, on the 10th inst, is the largest dry dock
in the world Fhe Erie dock, in New York is
nearly as large, but with this exception there is
none other in the world approaching it in size
1t is 600 feet long at the top and sos feet upon
the line of keel blocking. Its breadth is 1872
feet at the widest part, and 50 feet at the en-
trance The draft of water over the gate-sill
is % feet at high water. 1t is built of wood and
cost $3.50 600. The contractors who constructed
it have leased it from the government for a term
of ten years at an annual rental of 1000, or
$4,000 less than the annual interest on the cost
of building. 1t is believed, however, that after
ten years it will be self-supporting.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-31

CNcINNATI, Dec, 90-Judge Sage, of the
United States District Court, to day sentenced
number OF prisoners, most of whom had been
convicted of violation Of the election laws at the
recent election. Robt- Berry, Jas. Usher and
Jas. Mclaughlin, convicted of Illegal voting,
were sentenced to six months in the Hamilton
county JAIL and Shannon and Ferdinand Moth,
for the same offense, sixty days in jail Henry
zens from voting, six months in jail; st. George
Best, young man hitherto favoraby known.
convicted Of deposting in the United States mail
obscene literature, was sentenced to three years
in the pententiary Shortly after sentence was
pronounced he swallowed the contents of phial,
supposed to be poison. An emetic was imme-
diately administered, and he recovered. His
wife and sisters were present.
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AN ENGLISH OPINION.
A British Editor Who Thinks the South
Feels Grateful to the General.

. London Telegraph.
Of those Englishmen who are old enough to
remember the American war and its varied
fortunes few, if any, will hear without regret
that General Grant, its conquering hero, is
almost in the position with which many writer's
of fiction have-falsely rs it is now believed
credited Belisarius the great and loyal soldier
to whom the Emperor Ilstinian was principally
indebted for the glory of his reign Belsarius,
according to Marmonte was cruelty deprived of
sight in life's last stage, and was reduced to beg
his bread in the streets of Constantinople The
French novelist, followed by a far more serious
writer-the late Lord Stanhope-represents
Belisarius as having suspended from the sill Of
his window bag upon which were inscribed the
pathetic words: Give an obole to Belsarius
who rose by merit and was cast down by envy"
No contemporary writer however, who lived in
the sixth century before the Christian era has
confirmed this sad story; and although the fic,
ton has supplied fine subject to the French
painter, Gerard, it is little probable that
the great and unselfish soldier who
refused to accept the crown of Italy
when offered to him by the Goths ever lived to
be a mendicant in his old age. Be this as itmay.
the well-known words ''Give Belisarius an
obole," will be upon many lips when it is known
that Gen. ULYSSES S. Grant is in such necessit-
Gus circumstances that President Arthur recon-
mended the concession of pension to his gallant
predecessor in George Washington's chair De-
spite the proverbial ingratitude of republics, we
entertain no doubt that President Artburs rec
ommendati0n would have met with a hearty re
Spouse from the American Nation had General
Grant been willing to avail himself of it, "This
is the anniversary of the battle of Busacor
writes Sir Charles James Napier in his diary
'and my jaw Still aches from the bullet which
Shattered it on that terrible day How | love
the old comrades who shared with me the dan
gers of that hard-fought field, and next to them
how | love the enemies whom we routed
Strange as it may appear, in no part of the
United States will there be more sympathy with
the great General who has fallen upon evil days
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-31
Mrs. Fosters Views of the Next President


Mrs j. Ellen Foster, a stout woman from
Iowa, caused little sensation, in Chckefing
Hall, yesterday. She was speaking on the evils
of the liquor traffic before the American Tenn
perance Union, and, toward the close of her ad
dress said:
"When | look ahead to the 4th of March next
and TO the White House, and think of the change
that is to occur there am ashamed that it was
possible for man with such character to sue
Who is not ashamedq Renewed cheers, and
cries of Il am not'l Now, friends / want you
to cheer at what am about to say. 1t was the
rum-shop that made it possible for this
in the 20 nd This hgH tsne O Wes
necessary to bring the good women who
are shocked at the result to help US INCUR flight
against intemperance. We have been
afactor in the outcome of the natio nal election,
that the eyes of the people might be opened to
the blighting curse that rum is"
The speaker grew defiant toward the manifesto
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-31
LEGAL DIFFICULTIES.

What Is Said by Cyrus w. Field-The Gen
eral Is Not Afflicted with Cancer.
New York Special.
After brief consultation with Stephen B.
Elkins to-day, Cyrus W. Field said to Tribune
reporter
81 have little to say about the efforts for the
relief of General Grant When the matter was
brought to my attention l went to see Mr..
Vanderbilt, who said that if General Grants
friends would raise 800, 600 he would throw off
che balance, of about 500, 00e necessary to sat
isfy his Judgment l have just been talking
with General Sherman and Mr.. Childs over the
wire l can not say that anything has been
done, but have no doubt that the money will
be raised. OF course it will be placed in such a
way that it will not fall into the hands of the
creditors of Graut & Ward. If General Grant
was partner in that concern, as am told, any
thing we might do would only open the doors to
other judgments against his property. We
wish 10 keep for him his war relies and the val
uable presents he received while abroad. 1t would
be a disgrace to have these things sacrificed.
The money which may be given will be devoted
to the keeping of them in General Grants posses
sion. Whatever course the lawyers may recon-
mend will be adopted. The judgment may be
assigned by Mr.. Vanderbilt to some one of Gen
eral Grants friends or to some other trustee.
do not know what course will be decided on.
have not seen General Grant personally"
General Grants health was the subject of many
anxious inquiries, owing to reports that he was
afflicted with cancer in the throat Mr.. Elkins,
who spent several hours with him Oh Sunday,
making inquiries about his financial affairs, said
today
'You can deny that story emphaticay The
Generals illness has been a complications of
troubles He has never fully recovered from
the fall he had year ago, and the injured limb
is still painful at times. He has been afflicted
somewhat with rheumatism. Lately he had a
severe cold, which settled in his throat 1t re-
fused to yield to ordinary treatment until his
physician shut off his smoking. Now he is
getting better"
From another source it was learned that the
Generals throat difficulty is in the nature of
nicotine poisoning