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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-11
A Beautiful and Fertile Land.


The territory which is in dispute between
Russia and England in the matter of the north
ern Afghan boundary, is district about 200
miles wide lying between the Murghab and
Heri-Rood rivers, and north of the hills which
form the strategic defense of Herat 1t is called
the Badgheis. According to all travellers and
correspondents and upon the authority of no
less writer than Sir Henry Rawlinson, there
have never been any Afghans in this district,
nor for a century past has any Afghan Ameer
ever exercised even a vestige of authority over
it. A correspondent of the London Standard,
with Sir Peter Lumsden's party after viewing
the district from the mountain SUBMITS, thus
describes it:
''This, then, was the bleak, sterile, mountain
Gus country which we had thought of with a
shiver when our eyes, tired of staring. glaring
deserts, were enjoying the rich fertility of the
Herat valley. MountainouS-as mountainous as
the Brighton Downs Bleak-the climate of the
Engadine in August! Sterile-groves of pista-
chic and mulberry trees, wild rose trees real
English blackberry bushes, wild carrots testi-
fed to the richness of the soil, irrigated in many
places by mountain streams Of the purest water,
alive with fish! And this was autumn the eve
of winter; what then must Badghis be in spring2
Why it should be named Badgheis 'windy9 l
know not, for since we have crossed the Sich
Bubak we have been sheltered in it's kindly bo-
som from the fierce biting blasts which never
ceased to assail us from Seistan to Kuhsan. How
it has obtained its reputation for sterlity is not
difficult to say. Scarcely an acre of this rich
soil is cultivated
Until Russia came into it, this district was an
uninhabited waste, and had been so for many
years, owing to the murderous raids of the
Turkomans. For ffty years they had been ac-
customed to sweep over and harry it on their
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-11
THE TALK IN ENGLAND.
Gladstone's Threatening Manner in the Hou
of Commons.

Gladstones Threatening Manner in the House
Of Commons.
LONDON April 10.-Even the most sanguine
believer in peace would have been converted
last night, could he have heard Mr.. Gladstone
say he was never before so pathetic, yet power
full His career as friend of Russia was in no
listeners mind half so clearly as in his own. He
spoke slowly. carefully with purely artificial
emphasis, but all his words were distinctly
threatening, and the intonation was altogether
warlike. The speech pleased most of those who
are most anxious to have the fight out now with
Russia.
Professor Max Muller, of Oxford, known
author on all political matters relating to East
ern affairs, submitted, last night, to the follow
ing interview:
I'm case of war, will the India troops remain
loyal2'
History does not record one instance of In
dian troops deserting to the enemy. The ma
tive of India may be relied upon to serve
faithfully when you have once paid him. 1t is
almost a religious feeling that prevents him from
harming one from whom he has accepted pay
ment of any kind. So long, therefore, as Eng
land proves punctual and liberal paymaster,
she need never fear for the native troops"
''What about the numerous tribes that now
acknowledge Russian protectorate!"
Nobody really knows what these will do in
the event of war. They consist of innumerable
family groups, whose dwelling placeis uncertain,
who are each governed by separate laws and ira
ditions, and who must therefore be treated with
separately Money will, of course, be great ele-
ment in determining whether they will support
Russia with enthusiasm or not; but money alone
will not do. These people have shown political
and religious feelings, which must be stirred in
the right way if anything is to be done with
them"
Russian agents in London have visited the
Offices Of number Of steamship companies and
made heavy bids for the purchase of their fast
going vessels The extraordinary offers for the
steamers aroused the suspicious of the officers of
the companies. who, upon inquiry, became con-
vinced that il the vessels were sold they would
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-11
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.
Expectation that HOstiIities in Tonquin Will
Continue for Some Time.

Expectation that HostiIities in Tonquin Will
Continue for Some Time.
PARIS, April lot is semi-offically stated
here that as soon as decree shall have been
issued by China ordering the execution of the
Tien-Tsin treaty, and the evacuation of Tonquin
French military operations will be stopped, and
the blockade of Formosa be raised.
The Temps says Admiral Courbet who was
previously ordered to evacuate Formosa, has
row received orders to maintain his position be-
fore Keelung. 1t is the opinion Of the Temps that
hostities may continue on the Song -Koi, in
Tonquin, as it will take long time for
orders from Pekin to arrive there, and the Chi
nese commanders will be reluctant to obey them.
La Liberte says that transports are engaged
in conveying guns to Tonquin in order to place
certain points in state of permanent defense.
A Shanghai dispatch says: Tho Emperor
has issued decree informing the peo-
pie that the French humbly sued
for peace, and that he has graciously
granted their prayers. Viceroys and governors
are warned to exercise great care to prevent acts
of treachery before the conclusion of definite
treaty."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-11
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capacity with the product Of
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from the fact when we say that
our exhibit will discount any
previous effort we have made
for outfitting the myriads who
trade at the
A RARD OPPORTUNITY
FOR
PROFITABLE INVESTMENT.

The Western Agricultural and Live Stock
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successful operation in one of the best Stock
Raising and Wool Growing counties in Kan
sas, proposes to increase its working capital
by sales of shares AT TEN DOLLARS EACH, and
offers those seeking profitable investment
for their money an opportunity to engage to
the best advantage in an industry that pays
Western ranchmen, as class, profit of fully
B3 per cent a year.
For pamphlet giving detailed information
on this subject, for shares of stock, etc., call
On or address the Secretary of the Company,
FRANK B. WALKER,
Room No. 2 Board of Trade Building,
indianapolis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-11
THE FEELING I'm RUSSIA.
Dufferin Charged with Advising the Afghans
to Advance.

Duiferin Charged with Advising the Afghans
to Advance.
ST. PETERSBURG, april l0-The Journal of
St Petersburg states that General Komarof's
return within his lines, after driving off the
Afghans, indicates that the Russian attack was
caused by hostile acts of the Afghans. Thus the
affair assumes less serious aspect, and becomes
merely an accidental conflict difficult to avoid,
considering the extremely strained condition of
affairs and the proximity OF the Russian and
Afghan outposts. The Journal expresses the
hope that the conflict will not interfere with the
negotiations now in progress between England
and Russia.
The morning newspapers throughout Russia,
with very few EXCEPTIONS in commenting on the
recent battle between the Russians and Afghans,
on the Kushk river, are very bellicose in their
utterances, and charge the Earl of Dufferin,
Viceroy of India, and Sir Peter Lumsden, the
British commissioner, with provoking the war by
advising the Afghans to advance on Pull
Khisti, which the British officials knew was part
of the Russian territory. The Afghans, they
say, also fully understand that PuliKhst was
Russian territory, and would never have at.
tempted to advance their pickets to that point
unless strongly urged to do so by the British
officials. The war party fully indorse the asser
tions of the newspapers, and are very pugnacious
over the affair.
Traders here tell M. Bunge, the Minister of
Finance, that the present state of uncer-
tanty is worse than war. Commercial circles
believe that war is inevitable, and that
it is better that it should come now
than later. The Novoe Vremya accuses Lord
Dufferin of trying to provoke war; thereby ham
pering the negotiations between Russia and
England.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-11
Tired of Living.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, April 10.-Col. S w.
Mower one of the proprietors of the Sunday
Telegraph, committed suicide late this afternoon
by shooting. Mr. Mower was favorably known
in military circles in Wisconsin. No cause can
be assigned for his act.
PITTsBuRG, Pa, April 10-This morning
about o'clock, A. N. Arnold, wealthy lumber
merchant of Williamsburg, Pa. committed sui
eide by shooting himself through the heart. His
health apd business depression, was the cause.
NEW YORK, April 10-Julius Loisaux, pro-
fessor in Columbia College, killed himself to-day
at his home.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-11

man-stealing expeditions until not a village or
even tent was left on it. The same correspond
ent says of these raids
''The cheerful aspect of nature only reminded
US more forcibly of the appalling desolation
which human wickedness had created. Approach
ing the Turkoman country the injury caused by
the Turkoman is appalling-is astounding TO
those who have not seen the country and wit
messed the desolation that has been worked Be-
tween Kusan and Khusk the country has been
depopulated; harried as if they were wild beasts.
the people fed; they fed country in which they
could not live. couple of years ago. they told
us with impressive seriousness, not flock OF
sheep dare be driven, or caravan pass, over the
country we had passed through"
This splendid country is once more being
populated. Herds and focks are once more
feeding in its pastures. The soil is being culti-
vated. The raids of the Turkoman fends have
ceased All this is the work of Russia The
armies of the Czar who broke the Turkoman
power at Merv, restored this beautiful district
to its people and once more gave the peace and
tranquility Without Russian conquest 1T would
still have been bowling waste for. the Ameer
OF Afghanistan has not of late made any pre-
tense of owning it, and never undertook to pro-
tect it. 1t was the power of the Car that saved
it from ruin; then why the Gar will ask with
such force, should he not have it, Several of
the more honest Of the English papers admit
the validity of Russa's claim. The Pail Mall
Gazette after declaring that the English pc
sition is equivalent to the claim of landlord
who steps in and confscates all his tenants inn
provements, says:
Russia, under these circumstances, might
fairly claim more than she has asked for. She
alone has reclaimed Badgheis from anarchy, and
she might fairly ask to enjoy the fruits of her
own improvements. But she only asks for half
of the reclaimed territory, and even that she de-
mands, not as compensation for her own sacri-
fces, but because without that portion of the
district she cannot answer for the good behavior
of the Turkomans whom she has to police That
surely is not an unfair proposal and it can only
be rejected on grounds that would justify the
most dishonest confiscation of tenants i'm
provements which ever drove Irish peasant or
Highland crofter to despair. Whether Rnssia is
right wrong in her claim, it is one to be fairly
discussed, and, if agreement is impossible, re-
ferred to arbitration. 1t is certainly not claim
the moral enormity of which justifes the whole
sale homicide of war. The moral enormity, in
deed would probably be found on the other
side"
Russia now is in full possession of the terri
tory in dispute, and apparently has decided to
remain there; nor can England show any
sufficient cause why she should not, except the
very shadowy one that more than half a century
ago the Ameer of Afghan affected to own it, and,
it might be added, left it without any form of
protection against the Turkomans. who kept up
their raids until the whole region was desolated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-11
News from Sir Peter Lumsden.

LONDON, April 1.-The Standard has re-
ceived the. following from its correspondent
with Sir Peter Lumsdens force: '"The accounts
of the Afghan losses in the recent engage
ment are conflicting 1t is asserted that some
hundreds of Afghans were literally massacred
Sir Peter Lumsden has broken camp at Guleran
and is marching on Tierpula, station on the
Heri Rood, near Kusan. The force was over
taken on the march by severe snow-storm,
which caused several deaths and great suffering
among the retinue"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-11
Vigilance Committee at Chicago.

CHICAGO, April 10.-The Daily News this
evening, says: IA prominent politician said this
afternoon that secret organization, having
started, with view to forming vigilance com
mttee if needful. Tho object is not only to
punish ballot box thieves and suffers, but mur-
derers and highwaymen if the courts fail to deal
with them as they deserve. The gentlemen
was asked to join, and told the agent who ap-
preached him that he would respond at any
time of the day or night
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-11
Komaroff win Not BE Recalled.

VIENNA, April 1O.-Relable advices from st.
Petersburg state that Russia considers the ex-
cuse of M. DeGiers for the attack upon the
Afghans sufficient, and that the government
will not recall or even blame Gen. Komaroff who
it considers, did his duty. Professor Vambery,
thinks the Turkomans probably provoked the
Afghans to cross the river
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-11
The Mourning Nation.

The Mourning Nation.
Sadly silently a nation mourns,
A hero's ebbing life;
Feebly, yet firmly the sufferer turns,
Tho grief and pain are rife.
Bravely, valiantly, true to his trust,
Shielding his country's name;
Bearing, yet scorning the sabres thrust;
Winning hero's name.
Gently, tenderly, Father of Love,
Loosen the silver cord;
Sweetly, yet clearly reveal from above.
His risen, waiting Lord.
Sadly silently, a nation mourns,
A heros ebbing life;
Kindly, tearfully, each true heart turns
To the cherished, faithful wife.
Harriet Newell Lodge.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-11
A Bad. wicked Mason Expelled.

TORONTO, April l0.-At tho meeting of King
Solomon Lodge of Freemasons j. II. Harrison,
a member of the lodge, was accused Of being
seeularist agnostic and free thinker, and the
claim made that he should, therefore, be ex
pelied After q very warm discussion he was,
on vote, expelled. He will appeal to the Grand
Lodge.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-11
Graham Tries a PROCLAIM alton.

SUAKIM, April 9-General Graham has is
sued a proclamation in which he urges the
rebels to submit to the British and send in a
supply of provisions and cattle, for which he
promises they shall be paid; otherwise they must
take the consequences
The Suakim-Berber railway has been COM
pleted as far as station No. /.
Advices from Kassala under date of March 20,
state that the garrison at that place is still re-
sisting, although hard pressed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-11
F.aoa Damage in Michigan.

PoRr HURON, Mich, April l0-The Black
river at this place is at dangerous height Con-
much more is feared. The new iron bridge in
this city was destroyed late yesterday afternoon,
causing loss of $4,000. Additional damage to
vessels and private property makes the total loss
from the .ast of the city the telephone cables
ana gas mains having been broken by the floods.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-11
Preparations at Victoria, ID. c.

PORTLAND, Ore, April 10.-The Oregonian's
Victoria, B. c., special says: Batteries are
being placed in position, in anticipation of war.
It is said that large number of torpedoes in
the navy-yard will shortly be placed in the outer
harbor, and that the construction of torpedo
boats win be commenced immediately
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-11
The Prince Gives a Rail.

DUBLIN, April 10-The Prince and Princess o:
Wales gave state ball at the Castle this even
ing Over thousand ladies and gentlemen at
tended Earl Spencer and the Princess of
Wales and the Prince of Wales and Lady Spen-
Ger opened the ball.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-11
A Rumored Ultimatum.

BosToN, April 10.-A private cable dispatch
received m this city from London says: ut is
reported that the English ultinatum to Russia
is twenty four hours in which to recall General
Komaroff, or go to war"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-11
Russia Wants American Ships.

10 the western Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA Pa, April lot is rumored
that Barker Bros, of this city, have received
orders from st. Petersburg to purchase the
steamships San Pedro and San Fable, built
some years ago in Philadelphia for the Central
Pacific Railroad Company
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-11
THE DISPUTED TERRITORY.

History of the Encroachments of Russia in
Central Asia.
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
The battle tnat is reported to have occurred
between the Russians and Afghans on March
80 in the neighborhood of Penjdeh, Insignificant
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-11

MORTAL illness OF Judge John X. Porter.
TROY, A. T., April lo-Ex-Judge John X.
Porter, tne "eIiknown lawyer, was stricken
Waterford He Is not expected to live
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-11

LONDON. April lO.-The report is confirmed
that the British Government has invited Italy
to occupy Cairo and the Soudan.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-11

TExARKANA, Tex, April 10-Fire last night
in residence block northwest of the postoffice
destroyed property valued at $12 900; insured for
$4,000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-11
Vitality of Graat Man

is notal ways innate or born with them. but
many instances are known where il has been
acquired by the persistent and judicious use of
Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-11
He Passes a Comfortable Day and Was
Resting Easily Late Last Night.
He Scans the Newspapers and Reads the
Headings Over the War News-Anxious
as to His Family's Future.
General Dent Makes an Examination OF
the Throat of the Sufferer.

He Thinks an Artery Must Shortly Give Way,
When Death Will at Once Ensue-Inci-
dents and "reminiscences
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-01-24

Deep in my heart have treasured forever
 Engraven picture that can never fade A fair picture traced by the Divine Giver-
 Not glo~iug image by poet made, Nor the artistic blending of light and shade ; In your fair, sweet face this picture see, Ever the dearest on this earth to me-"
 Humph!" said the handsome old gentleman carelessiy. "L'amosr ef Ia fismer ss feSVess ss eaeAey. That win do for k,m But she" nodding from the window aSs;=-s $ certainly them most amiable yeung lady l ever met. Have you made note of those elegant presents she received on the Christmas tree2'
 "Coniound the klank.blank-bsank- blank.ty blank thing P shouted Merrill amidst a terrible clattering of type. "There goes half a column of solid brevier and all my New Year resolutions before breakfast! Blank-the blanked thing to blank nation-" Uncle John, being a good church member, walked away with his hands over his ears, but still looking across the street, muttering : "EHs es 6osita eemo Ia dia6ia." fear Uncle John had forgotten most of his Spanish.
 hastily sprang from the bed into my clothes-it was eight o'clock in the nom ing. had commenced dreaming late, while MT. Merrill, the foreman, and Uncle John, the business manager, had come in early. How much was dream and how much reality will leave the reader to judge.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-01-24

laeenious but thousands of good words are used in violation ot thesr original meaning. The word "less meant ,o htndess and the word "psesen. mean, to assist. and they were thus employed sos centaries. till long Attsz SAassspsaIs's time. "Charing Cross." the centre oi Londcn, is . corruption Of the Preach "cher Reins "--" dear queen." The word clever as still used colloquially ia New EnglAnd Is an admirable word, and should he preserved in our literature. it tasans much mote thaA kood-natuTed ;- M means unsel6sA aud ohliging, as we'll As merely amiahle; and hope to see i, incorporated Into cultured speech and letters. l. will be unless the dudes and snobs have their own way, and we be, come once more mesely an outlying proviace of England.
 Smart is another word which should De saved for language not too proiitc in sSnonymA The word ",alen,ed does not cover it's meaning at all it marks natural capAbliity which eau be expressed by no other wotd.
 Our language Is sadly In need of new words, to describe new things, new re. 'sN'~~et s@~W sSu0VAStSb VI anu the rehnsd slang and common speecA of the United States constitute the chief fountain ot its enrichment. NJ. Rsswell smith, of the Css!sry company, tells me, aad ! ain glad to learn It. that the new dictionary will contain some hundreds, perhaps thousands, of nes words, notably AmeEicanisms and prcvincialisms. which, by their usefulness, have vindicated their right This is an example of courage and discernmen, as well as public spirit
 It will not answer for Englishmen to object that a new word cannot be ad. nn.tted as proper till they ,ee fl, to adopt M That day is gone by forever They are out-numbercd, ae4 have ceased to be the official custcdlans of the eommoa tongue. A majority nf ,he Eng speak. jog people are nos on the western con. tinent; in another generation three. quarters of them will be here; and ,o our progressive scholars and expert philologis,s is allotted the task of hcnce. forth guarding, improving. reinforcing and iertilalng the language. til It shall make i,s triumphant way aTound the world and become adapted to the need, of all races of men.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-01-24

he vas No, l won't do it. Jim Killings Is my dog. l wont shoot him. Yea mus ees soune other fsllow to do the job. foE ! wash my hands of it." But Billings was coaSsnsA, and wore the federal szmine quite to the satisfaction of Gihsoa and all the rest of the Louisiana kre-easeE&
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-01-24
Wilkins' Proverbs.
lWhitehall Times. !


 it destroys the thread of life if wild oats are sowed with it.
 The plant of happiness cinno, thrive without the air of oheeEfnlnesa.
 One little trouble. like an only son. will soon rule the man who nurses Il.
 "The silence of the wise is golden, ' hat the utteTanee of a fool is btass.
 ls Is a long tvad paved with hope between wha,.you expect and what.yoa' get.
 The cup ol lie is filled wI,h punch Youth furnishes the spirits. middle age the sugar. and old age the acid. Ice Is furnished by the men who endorse no'es, Pleasure is a silken cord composed oi exquisite cobwebs, and floods of rich sun shine give it a beautiful hue. Duty is A golden rope. which once thrown over our nscks, leads us, unwillingly where pleas. ure is obliged to follow.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-01-24
A ooose Of a Husband.

"You didn't iaugh ai my stupidity be- fore we were married," remarked in . complaining tone. repensant benedict. "You always said was duck ofa love" ." @Yes, that's so," replied the wife, "but duck of lover is always sure to make a goose of husband" !
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-01-24
They Try and No, Get Left.

No, George" she said, in response to his question, sit is not true that a string of new belt-buckles in a shop window would make any woman lose train; but" she added musingiy, some times she mighs have to run just little, in order to catch en, or not get left"