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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
An Army of Generals.

pittSburG DtSpatCh,
General Sherman was quick to recognize the
intelligence of his men. He freely admitted
that he could not plan movement that had not
already been discussed on the picket line and in
camp, and it rather pleased the grim old fighter
to see that he had such body of men at his
command, Notwithstanding a number of his
schemes were frustrated by being anticipatad
and given away during the short truces estab-
lished to facilitate the exchange of coffee and
tobacco. When asked by an rate Georgia
farmer who the General was, he promptly and
in fact rather proudly. replied, pointing to the
men scattered over the farm: These are all
generals"
At kenesaw Mountain, when Gen jeff c.
Davis's division, failing to break the rebel line.
laid down where it halted and began burrowing
in the ground: Sherman said: THAT is wonder
full, wonderful" Yes" replied Davis, IF that
had been done by my orders l would have been
called butcher and rightfu!ly, too but the
boys took their own course, and it was better
than could have told them"
After Jonesboro, where the fall of Atlanta
was completed. Pap Thomas dsmounted and
went among the men of his old Fourteenth
Army Corps and thanked them for the success
of the day. saying: at was your battle for
knew nothing of it until it was nearly over"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
why King Ludwig Is Crazy.

Paris Letter to London Truth
The King Of Bavaria is to be placed under the
covernance Of a council of regency. He is the
victim of too rigid and bookish education. His
ecclesiastical preceptors wanted to make him q
well of science and sage They forced nature
as far as it was possible. Ludwig was not in
youth allowed a single amusement of a boyiSh
kind. As soon as he became his own master he
INDUCED to excess in the games from which he
had been debarred by his tutor. Il know a
German who played marbles with him for four
or five hours at stretch.) He knew nothing of
real life After he put away childish things
he did not become a in point of
intellect. All he cared to do was to realize
artistic fantasies His fortune has been spent
in carrying out his day dreams. He has not
only spent all that he could of his hereditary
fortune, but he has been borrowing money so
hard on his civil list revenues as to dip them
almost beyond the power of redemption. He
has not the slightest idea Of the value Of money
and never was at the pains to learn it. l dare
say the knowledge he lacked is now being forced
upon him. He was counted the handsomest
man in Germany. There was l thought, when
caught glimpse of him here, a touch of By
ron in his physiognomy He had neither affec-
ton nor friendship for any human creature
except Wagner Music and castle building have
been for many years his ruling passion
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
Origin Of Kentucliy's Name.

Hon. z. F. Smith. in History Of kentucky.
Through the midst of the famed blue grass
region one of the tributary rivers of which we
have spoken had cut its channel deep in the
rocky bed over which it flowed, and left the cliffs
towering in perpendicular lines 400 feet above.
On either side. amid the undulating pastures of
wild clover, blue grass and cane, game most
frequented hunting grounds of the red men,
The Indians called this river which meandered
through the wild Eden of their sports and
adventures, by .he weird name Kan tuck-ee,"
so expressive of its traditional memories, and
from this poetic title the white men borrowed
and gave both to the river and the country the
name-Kentuckr
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
Excellent Interest Rules.
Montreal Herald.


The answer in each case being in cents. separ-
ate the two right hand figures of the answer to
express in dollars and cents
-Four per cent -Multiply the principal by the
mum Der of days to run. Separate right hand
figure from the product and divide by nine.
Five per cent -Multiply number of days and
divide by seventy-two.
Six per cent.-Multply number of days,
separate right hand figure and divide by six
Eight per cent.-Mutiply by number of days
and divide by forty FIVE
Nine per cent.-Multiply by number Of days,
separate right hand figure ard divide by four.
Ten per cent. Multiply by number of days
and divide by thirty FIVE
Twelve per cent-Multiply by number Of
days separate right hand figure and divide by
three.
To find the time in which sum of money will
double itself at certain rate of interest divide
seventytwo by the rate of interest and the re-
suit will be the number of years For example,
at per cent money will double in eighteen
years; at per cent it doubles in nine years
The rule is correct to within fraction of year
tor all rates from ) per cent. upward. We are
indebted for this to Mr. Fackler, the we'll known
actuary.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
Two of "a Kind.

s
Demonstrating car. r-Midnight)-'I
beg pardon sir, but believe you are in the
wrong berth"
You will excuse me- sir, but l know am in
the right berth"
Il am sorry to trouble you, sir, but I am
positive that | engaged the lower berth"
There must be a misunderstanding sir for
engaged the lower berth"
Il want you to understand sir, that 1 am
gentleman, and not in the habit of telling lies.
That is my berth, sir"
Il wish you to also comprehend that am a
gentleman. and"
Voice from across the aisle: WELL if yer
both gentlemen, why in thunder doa't you shut
up. turn in. and give thar other gentlemen and
ladies in the keer chance ter sleep"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15

He was poet. and he was talking to Miss
Ethel in the conservatory, and she toyed with
the ice which he had just brought her, she in
CURED Mr. Rmer, YOU write a good deal of
poetry, don't your ooh yes, Miss Ethel, he
do you know, 1 expect it is work for you
to read my poems than it is for me to write
them" Yes, l expect it is" she answered
coyly; land it must be much pleasanter to write
them than to read them And then he looked
up at the shrubs that grew around them and
said nothing, while she continued to toy with the
chilly orange favored ice.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
An Heroic Husband
Texas SiHings.

Did you hear dot Mrs. Schacob Oppenheimer
fell dot stheamboat off, when she wash going to
dot Coney Island TO-"
'Ish dot 500 Was sho trownedlr
mine Gott. She wash rescued py her
husband. He chumped dot water in"
II It'd not pelieve dot Schacob wash such a
reckless, pod man ash dot He vas a leede,
scEmall man, and his wife was twice so big as he
wash / did not pelieve be would do dot
because he and his wife wash already kavareling
He told me once he Wished she wash tead'
va put she fall dot stheamboat off she
had all her diamonds on"
..Acb
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
The Wiser WAY,

Vail Street News.
1t was in Broadway omnibus. The first
young lady spoke up with sweet smile, and
asked:
Did you get an invitation to May Blanks
ball9'
CD, yes
"And are you coing?"
''Well, shall think about it,"
'Wnat! Not already decided to co.,
well, you see, her father is heavy specu-
lator"
Yes
sit is three weeks to the ball The ball might
come off, but how would one feel dancing in a
residence under mortgage to cover shorts?'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
POPULAR SONGS.
How Some of Them Came To Be Written
and Published.

How Some of Them Came To Be Written
and Published.
Hczekah Butterworth. ia Good Cheer.
Some months ago there was given an enter
tanment by the Anonymous Club at the Creigh-
ton House. Boston, consisting of the history OF
old American songs, with illustrations by some
fine musical Interpreters. Among those who
were present was the venerable Father Locke.
whom President Lincoln sent TO the Army OF
the Potomac as a minstrel. His once famous
army song, Marching On to Richmond" was
sung.
Father Locke related the history of the curl
Gus and popular Campaign song Abraham
Is the Man. 1t was ,,rritten for the i'm
mense political gathering at - lngneiu, ~
just before the first election of Presto, Ut LII
coin.
Lincoln was lover of ballads He heard
this and quietly witnessed the great ovation
that the author received from the $4,000 or CO.,
900 people that constituted the remarkable
gathering He wished to hear the song again.
but was too modest to ask for it publicly. He
invited Mr.. Locke to mis- house.
Now, said he, as soon as they were alone, II
want you to sit right here and sing that song to
me-
And so the great commoner enjoyed hearing
his praises sung alone.
There's Dear Little Mound Meath the Will
low, is song loved in every household. Mr..
Locke lives at Chelsea, Mass, and still sings at
the Soldiers Home from time to time
Inc songs OF Elizabeth AkerS Allen are Known
in all English speaking countries. She is, or
has been. a practical worker in journalism, and
was for long time associated with the Portland
Daily Register
In answer to a letter that once wrote her in
regard to the origin Of the famous song, Rock
Me to Sleep, Mother she replied:
wv neither | really loved my mother more than
most chldren-as | am inclined to believe-or
whether after circumstances drove me back to
her memory for help and comfort, until she
seemed An actual presence to me, cannot say;
but know that few mothers have been so deep
ly deplored and so long and faithfully remem-
bered. In all times of trial l have thought Of
her as still strong to help me, and the poem,
which was written months before it was pub
lshed. was, perhaps, only the cry of nature
which found life almost too hard for it, and so
loneed to turn back TO the only frierd whom it
could trust or claim
Il was surprised at its popularity. I never
thought it adapted to music or fit for song, but
some seventeen or eighteen composers have set
it to music. In a literary point of view regard
it as being far from my best work"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
He Was Taking Something.

Hello, Jones; how are you? Glad TO see you
| was just going to take somethng-go along!
Come to think of it, though, you weren't taking
anything the last time l saw you Taking any
thing now?'
"Oh, yes, Smith; right straight along"
Good. Come in. What are you taking now,
my boyl"
names for the city directory. Good day"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
He Knew Her.

PittsLurg Chronicle.
They had come in from way back in wagon
He was tall and agricultural, she was short and
rural. He had been buying some cloves at
retail. and at the depot made some remarks
while his meek wife prevented the children from
getting mixed up with emigrants. ~ amt
afeerd of the biggest man that walks" he re-
marked. This sentence seemed to please him.
and he repeated it. At last the wife arose and
said Pete 'Eh?" ''You know me?' You
bet" Squat and shut up And he did.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
A Story of Nilsson.


At Schwalbach, Nine Christine Nilsson is the
chief attraction. A few days ago a concert was
given by some wandering Tyrolese minstrels in
a little al fresco restaurant in the woods there
Nilsson was present and listened for time with
exemplary patience to the usual excruciating
noises; but suddenly she disappeared, and pres
the amazement of the Tyrolese and the delight
of the Schwalbachians. that voice that has given
so much pleasure to thousands. even when they
have had to pay guinea for the privilege of
hearing it
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
How She Got Out of 1t.

Walker County (Ga.) Messenger.
A clever lady, now living in the cove, was
once caught in the wrong, yet extrcated herself
gracefully. She trying to milk her first
COW, her husbands gift, and in her ignorance
had stationed herself On the left. 1t was near
you are on the wrong side Of that cow" 1t was
news to her, but her mother wit came to her aid.
Yes. sir" was the pleasant reply, "but this
isn't a common COW. She was raised by left
handed woman" She came off conQuerer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15

up to his tower and ask the privilege of tolling
the bell One was Miss Ella Rowley, the organ
ist Of the church, and the other Miss Bessie
Smith. I'VE wish to do something" they said,
ito testify our grief at the death of General
Grant, and only ask the privilege of ringing his
funeral dirge."
For over an hour the young ladies stood by
each other as one grew tired.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
Only One Thing Needed.

Barbers' Gazette.
Now, you tell me have fair memory,
great capacity for learning languages, large
bump for veneration, and we'll developed head
eener ally" ''You have" said the phrenologist.
els there anything" asked the man under exam
ination, in the exuberance of his joy, that my
head needs to make it absolutely pcrfect9" Yes
What is it, pray" asked the man. "a sham
poo'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
A Wicked City.
New York SIN.

when l cum to New York" said country
man, 81 alters go round hodn on to my pocket
book like grim death. You can't tell what min
ute some Teller may rob you. This city is full of
thieves"
DO you carry much money with you!"
i've got about 5000 now. | sold an old moss
wasn't with SO. l see in a minute that the
teller l sold him to didn't know nothin' bout
boSsnS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
He Discovered y Bargain.

NOW 1OrK Illn65.
Jeweler-I will let you have the diamond
necklace, the watch, and the bracelets for S.
madam; that is the best can do.
Madam turning to COL will speak to my
husband about the matter and let you know.
Countryinan (eagerly)-I say, mister. III take
them trinkets for So. Here's your cash.
Jeweler-Hardly, my friend. That lady IS
daughter is to be married to morrow, and she
only wants to rent them for bridal presents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
a Broad Hint.
Phila delnhia Gail.

lie (afraid she will order the second plate)-
Did you know they made ice cream of glucose,
geiatlne. cornstarch, castor oil, skinned milk,
oleomargerine, cayenne pepper and strychnine!
She clicking out tho dish mo. didn't know
that but I've noticed they so stingy in filling
tno,,S~ dishes that one has to eat two plates in
order to get enough.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
GROVER CLEVELAND,
Buffalo, y. Y

'It is done SO neatly, too, that more than a
casual inspection is necessary to discover where
the two pieces are joined In this way the pur-
chaser gets the autograph in the shape Of Wis
iting card and the unintiated will be anxious to
learn when the dlgnitary called, and if he is one
of the family's intimate acquaintance.
The agent then showed me some Gte speci-
mems and there is undoubtedly money in the
scheme. He told me- too, that they not only
take the names of persons who are now and
have been well known, but also the signatures
of a number who they believe are rising
and will be prominent in few years such as
as leading members of Congress, United States
senator's leading judges and members of the
bar Besides these they have such names as
Beecher, Talmage and Ingersoll, popular poets
and novellsts, and actors and actresses by the
score. The autographs Of Booth. Keene. Law
renee Barrett Irving, Patti, Mary Anderson
Langtry, Lolita and dozens of lesser lights are
always in demand, and admirers will pay we'll
for them"
We'll. are you going TO strike bargain7"
He will have to see the proprietor about that
l reckon there ls a ton of them stored away
some Of them pretty musty, doubtless on the
outside, but sound and we'll preserved inside"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
Two Ladies Ring a Funeral Peal.


While the sexton Of the Baptist Church, on
Chestnut street, above Fortieth. was tolling the
bell on Saturday during the funeral of General
Grant. he was surprised to SEQ two ladies climb
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
Cincinnati, Indianapolis. St. Louis & Chicago.


CINCINNATI DIVISION.
Depart-Cincinnati and Florida Fast Line
daily, s. and c. c.............. 400 ana
Cincinnati, Rushvle and Column.
bus Accommodation. .........11:1 10 ana
Cincinnati and Louisville Mail, p. c. 355 pn
Cincinnati Accommodation daily. 6:55 pm
AIrive-lndianauols Accommodation daily 1895 am
Chicago and st. Louis Mail p. c...1l:45 am
st. Paul and Omaha Express. 1865 4j5 pna
Chicago and st. Louis Fast Line
daily, 5. and C. c. .1O:45 prn
CHICAGO DIVISION.
Depart-Chicago and Rock Island Express 7:10 ana
indianapolis and South Bend Ex.. 7:1O ana
Chicago Mail. p. c.....-.-..-.-..1 1905 pm
Flying Hoosier. Observation-Disclosures $40 pm
indianapolis and South Bend Ex-- 5:10pm
Chicago, Peoria and Burlington
Fast Line, daily, S. r. c......-.11:10pm
Arrive-Cincnnati and Louisville Fast Line
daily, C. and Observation-Disclosures. 1886 ana
Flying Hoosier. 1885 am
South Bend and indianapolis Elk. 1855 ana
Cincinnati and Louisville Mail. p. C 3:45 pm
Cincinnati Accommodation. GAP pm
South Bend and indianapolis Ex.. 6:42 pn
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15

When the summer night descendeth
Softly Oh the White Bear water.
Then the Mahtomedi der
Sall;es forth to find his daughter
And he spies her with brother,
Chewing on one stick of gum.
And he finds two unconverted
Souls are saved by saving one.
Minneapolis Saturday Mail.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
cincinnati Wabash & Michigan Railway.

(Over the Bee-liue.)
Overwhelmingly and Grand Rapids Elk. 400 ara
Michigan Express. ---.--...----. 11:O5 ana
Louisville and Wabash Express. 71O pIn
Arrive-Wabash and Indianapolis Express. 1925 am
Cincinnati e Louisville Express. 205 pm
Indianapolis and st. Louis Express 1915 pm
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
HUMOR OF THE DAY.

D minstrel! spare that joke.
No word of it speak thou;
In youth it tickled me,
But it can't tickle now.
Boston Evening Gazette,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15
Wabash. st. Louis & Pacific,

Cincinnati. Hamilton & Indianapolis.
Depart--Cincinnat Dayton and Toledo :. 400 am
Cincinnati Dayton, Toledo and
New York Hos am
Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo and
New York Express. ....-..... Gas pm
Acknowledgement, Peoria and ST. LOUIS :. 11:53 ann
Cincinnati Accommodation ....... 500 PM
Cincinnati Peoria ard st. Lous. .1045 pm
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-15

indianapolis, Decatur & Sprin yield.
Depart Decatur and Peoria Through Mail.
Montezuma Accommodation daily
except Sunday. -.--....-..-..
Fast Express. daily, r. C. and S.. l
Arrive-Fast Express. daily. r. C. and So.
Montezuma Accommodation, daily
except Sunday .......
Through Mail. Observation-Disclosures.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-18
The Kinks.

a two-mile speed race is announced for
tomorrow evening at the Wigwam Rink
bstw cen Mr.. Chester Spain and Mr. a.. Il.
Cutter. There is also series of races of
one. three and five miles billed for the 22d,
9th and 29th, in which the rapid rollers"
OF the city viii participate for the cham
pionship. The management have named
the seth for their grand fancy drsss carni-
val
The sttractiops this week at The College
Avenue Rink are: Tuesday evening Milton
Salters, Of Tiptor, @ Spain snd w. Dean
will skate three mile race for SIS purse.
Friday night, the Ladies' Broom Brigade
will give an exhibition drill, for the benefit
OF the Women's Exchange. nr. Bauister
also enno1nces that after 70 morrow there
will be . noon class, composed OF ladies,
which will receive instruction for one hour
and a half from the best teachers in the city.
The two mile race at NOblesville between
John l.. Alexander, OF this city, and Milt
SslteTs, of Upton, resulted in 8 draw race
after one Of the most exciting contests ever
witnessed. The time was nine minutes and
one second. a large crowd was present.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-18
Common grades.. ................ &a3 90
BUCKS, per head 2 ZOOS 50
9AKKHrs By TKLnaKAra.



ST. LOUIS, Jan. IL -Flour-Uncnsuged. whest
Opened higher, declined and closed about as yes
terday No. red, STsz9SSsc. closing at sac cash
and January; So8Ssssc, closing at 6Sc February;
sOg9t4c, closing At 9O1sc March; 941EG9i5sc, clos
ing at 9i1fc May. CorD-0pened higher. reacted.
but closed above yesterday 80 &9361Sc each: 363
S371sc January: 36ts93o5sc February; 361s $3.50
March; 3s149SS5zc MAY closing at inside figures.
Oats-Better, but slow; 29c cash 32S321zc May. Rye
Quiet ct b7kc. Barley-Dull and unchanged.
Lfad-Quiet ct g 50. Butter-Unchanged. Eggs
Higher ST 23@2lc. Flaxseed-Higher at 81 Asa
46. hay and Bran-Unchanged. Corrmeal-
Firm at s. 2092 o. Proyisioos-Firmer. Pork
s12 S71% Lard-S5 7096 IS. Bulkmeats-Long
clear, 60 10; short nib, &c 20: short clear, Sc So
Rscon-Long clear, 81; short ribs. 81 121z; short
Clear, 81 371a97 20. Receipts-Flour, 1000 bbls.
wheat a 000 Du.; corn, So COO bu; oats, 10 900 bu
rye, none; barley, 5000 bu. Ghipments-Flour
900 bbls: wheat, 1900 bu.; corn, 1900 .bu.
cats. 5000 bu rye 10 0oe bu.; barley. so coo bu.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 17.--Elour-Firm and quiet,
Wheat - Western higher but dull; winter red,
SPOT. si1fossl>Ac February, sl1z992c; March. $50
$3.50; May, 9S5sS96tsc. Cor1-Western FirIuer;
mixed, got, 5000 g; January. 495s95oc; Feb
rlary, 4S1zSfSs<c: March, 4S3z9 49c; steamer 49,
s4ss4c. osls-oniet and frn; Western white. 81
9SSe; mixed. 34936c Rye-Firm at 6sg7lc.
Provkions-Eesy and quiet. Petroleurn-LOwer:
refined, TSs971Sc. Copper Refined steady at 1054
@llc. Other articles unchanged. fretgAts to
Lave-Tcol-In fair demand; cotton, 7.32d: -four,
2s. Receipts Flour. Zoo bbs.; wh5at Al, 600 bu.
corn. S,l00 bu.: oats, $500 bu.; rye, 100 bu.
shipments-Wheat. COO bu..