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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-08
A STAMP FRAUD.
The Alleged Charitable Operations of Rev
Joab Cushing Merritt.

The Alleged Charitable Operations of Rev.
Joab Cushing Merritt.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
NEW YORK, Nov. Tt has come to the
knowledge of the postal authorities that circu-
lar asking for gifts of Cancelled postage stamps
has been extensively distributed through the
country, especially in the South, where an ur-
gent request is made for confederate stamps.
The plea is ostensibly for charity, the assertion
being that the contributions will be sold for the
benefit of mission work in this city. The sigma
ture is REV. Joab Gushing Merritt" and the
address ''Station D. Bible House" The clerks
in that branch postofice recolect that number
of letters, some of them bulky, have been de-
livered on call at the window to a man giving
that name. but they know nothing further about
him. No such individual is connected with any
of the organized missionary enterprises. Un-
,ubtedly he is a fraud. Station D has
for many years been favorite place
reason that, as 1t occupies store in big Bible
house, there is a chance to use that religious
title in the addresses. It was here that the
famous returned missionary" whose sands of
life had nearly run out, got the mailed money
of his dupes for pretended free prescription, in
which mythical drug was mentioned that he
alone could supply. Many similar or different
tricks have been successfully played here but
the postal agents are more efficient now, and the
Rev. Joab Gushing Merritt W i'll get no more let
ters. The detective at work on the case does
not believe. as at first imagined, that the stamps
are washed again for use in the mails, the special
demand for obsolete issues being cover under
which to obtain current issues. His opinion is
that the enterprise is that Of some dealer in
stamps for collections. It is certain that the
charitableness is sham.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-08
MINOR MATTERS.

People Who Want Office Advised to Apply
Through the Civil Service Commission.
Srecial to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Nov. Those who WELD an
influence with the President in bringing about
appointments are advising their constituents to
apply through the Civil-service- Commission
The supply heretofore furnished by the White
House and the departments has been cut off,
Practically the President has suspended ap.
poirtments to positions which can be filled
through the Civil service Commission, and has
advised that lis Cabinet officers adopt the same
plan. 1t is not so difficult TO stand civil service
examination as it was at first supposed. The
stiffness of form has diminished and only the
practical part of an examination is gone into.
While the formulas or sets of questions, con-
tinue to be very complicated and frightfu it is
observed that persons of very ordinary educa-
ton, but with good common sense and consider
able experience, are being appointed almost daily
to positions supposed to have intricate duties. It
is not from acquiescence to civilservice re-
form that the Office getters are giving advice to
their constituents to Withstand civil-service ex-
animation. 1t is because other avenues to ap-
pointments have been almost closed up and ths
supply exhausted. and the advice now is given
more a subterfuge for disposing of applicants
than anything else.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-08

Special to the indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7.-Compaint most bitter
in its character comes from number of Repub.
lican States and Territories in the far West,
Northwest and Southwest, to the effect that the
federal Offices being doled out by Office.
brokers. The administration some time ago
adopted the plan of selecting three prominent
Democrats in each State and Territory to arbi~
trate the federal appointments and pass upoi
the character of applicants for positions. In
some instances it is alleged that these men Sc
lected by prominent Democrats of the States or
Territories have sold their influence and pro-
cured appointments for unworthy men for fee
The matter has been brought to the notice of
the President, and he has refused to make APP
pointments of number of men recommended
by these political arbitrators because he sus
poets that there might be profit in them for
those making the recommendations. Matters
are becoming complicated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-08
WHAT CAUSED THE
IGRUN
ON THE MODEL ALL LAST WEEK?

fight between the sde-show competitor and the
MODEL on Underwear and of the MODEL out
ahead Certainly they did, they always do for the MODEL
put the price down to ONE CENT.
Because forsooth, sde-show competitors had mo-
HOpoy of the clothing trade in this city prior to coming
e and by charging profits able to purchase
flew years $150O00 building they objected to anyone
coming to Indianapolis to compete with them. Of course
ey did not want the MODEL to here and undersell
em as we have been doing Oh DEAR mol They had such
SOFT snap they wanted it all to Themselves they thought to
run us out by attacking all sorts of underhanded ways
Not only in Jeans Pants but also in Overcoats Suits and
last IN the Underwear routed and undersod them every
ue Maybe the sdeshow competitor would like to begin
var on Suits. If so, COME ON MACDUFF! No, they dare
| say anything about Clothing because they we'll know that
uer goods don't hold the slightest comparison to We
aPpy this market with Taor-made Suits and Overcoats
| to garments made to order. Do they? Well, people
to patronze them and do all their trading with
- vi" answer We court competitions not afraid of it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-08
The Garfield Statua.

Washington Special.
In regard to the preparation and erection of a
pedestal for the statue of the late President Gar
field, COL Thomas L. Casey reports to the Sec.
retary of War that the site selected by the conn
mission is the circle at the intersection of First
street and Maryland avenue southwest and
that the contract for erecting and completing
the pedestal on or before July l, 1886. for $29,-
000 made with Mr.. ]. Q. A. Ward. who
also had the contract for modelling and casting
the bronze statue
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-08
WHEN INDIC CATIONS.

1"Ikey' will try to convince this community again
oht soon that 8.ounce Undershirt is Just as good
as one that weighs IA ounces?
A great deal of blow and bluster and many un-
warranted claims may go into advertisement which
have not the remotest relation truth, but which
not be disputed because they relate to nothing specific
But any rope has end and it looks though the
fellow who fooled around with the S-ounce shirt had
found it.
The WHEN, during the past week. has thrown a
great deal OF light upon the methods of those people
who make low prices only paper, and the thousands
mon thousands who have made comparisons and pur-
chased Underwear at the WHEN have come to know
the difference determined not by brazen ADVERTISE
ments but by standard Fairbanks.
We have got thousands of dozens Of Underwear,
and are fully prepared to supply any demand during
the present week, except the grey mixed 14-ounce,
which expected to arrive by the 10th inst certain.
This particular brand gmmering at one cent for
full suit, and great many hundreds OF people took
advantage of the golden opportunity
We shall continue to sell by weight, and are Civ.
ing several for the same, or less money
than any competition in this market
Fully alive to the interests of the consumer in
every department of the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-08
WOMEN'S CLOTHES.
The Modistes Who Supply Decorations for
the Female Form.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Nov. THE modistes who
came here during inauguration and supplied the
ladies OF Washington with so many handsome
and expensive costumes for the inaugural ball
and the subsequent festivities. are returning
again and opening their establishments. Most
of these ladies are of French extraction and
have their headquarters in New York city. Some
come from Philadelphia and Boston. There are
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-08
General and Personal.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Nov. I-Commissioner OF Pen.
sions Black went driving to-day with Colonel
Hughes East They spent several hours tos
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-08
Tammany's Big Victory Changes the AS
pect of New York City Politics.

Mamie Stewart and Her Ingenious Thefts-
Features of Undertaken Merritts Canvass
"A Swindling Stamp Collector.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-08
AN ANNUAL LOSS OF 100000.
The Amount the Government Pays fol
Transportation of Cheap Novels.

A Transparent Fraud Through Which Pub
fishers of Pirated Foreign Books Reap a
Harvest at the Expense of the Public.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-08
PENSIONS FOR EVERYBODY.
The Proposition to Place on the Rolls the
Names of All Union Soldiers.

Experienced Legislators Think that Such a
Law May Be Enacted Within Year-No
Discrimination on Account of Rank.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-08
The Special Delivery Service.

Special to the indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON. Nov IA more encouraging
outlook is reported at the Postofice Department.
for the special delivery service than there was
month ago. The first two or three weeks of the
service did not render favorable reports, and it
was believed that the service would be i'm
practicable, because it could not be made self
supporting The reports for the past few weeks
received at the Postoffice Department are very
encouraging In some of the larger cities it ID
shown that there is a small surplus from the
service. The messenger boys are paid eight
cents for delivery of each letter. and two cents
goes to liquidate the expenses of the government.
Although the messenger boys at first com planned
about the pay they were receiving and a good
deal of trouble was experienced by postmasters
to procure boys to deliver the letters at the end
of two or three of the first weeks, they report
now that little difficulty is being experienced,
and the outcome will undoubtedly be sats
factory. 1t will require time postofice officaL
say, to popularize and perfect the service.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-08

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WAsHINGToN. Nov. 1.-THE appointment, to-
day, of Joseph c. Straughan, of indianapolis, to
be surveyor general of Idaho, was brought
about by the influence of Senator Voorhees,, all
the Democratic representatives from Indiana,
and numerous prominent men of the party
throughout the State. Mr.. Straughan is son.
in-law of John G. Shoemaker has been here
three or four months at different times since
the inauguration of tho President, and
has been persistent and constant seeker
for this position. The Office used to
be very lucrative one, in some instances pay
in $40 900 to $15, 900 year. 1t has now only
salary attachment of 50, 900 year, and there are
no fees. Mr.. Straughan will go to Indianapolis
some time next week, and expects to assume the
duties of his office within a few days thereafter
Mr.. Straughan is said to be good practical en-
gineer, fully competent to perform what he villa
soon undertake. and has made many friends
during his stay here.
Daily Republican., 1885-07-11
Tho Saxyatlon Army.

Ever since the Salvation Army has
been in this city, it has been subjected
to considerable annoyance from gangs
of roughs, who seemed to think that
these people have no rights which they
are bound to respect. These persecu-
tions have continued from the time
Scout Flanner openei out at Fifth and
French streets nuti the present. AL
most every night they are disturbed,
and last evening were compelled to en-
ter complaint at police station, when
Special officer Hanna was sent to their
headquarters at Third and King streets
to drive the rowdies away.
The persons composing the Salvation
Army in this city pay heavy rent for
the hall they now occupy, and molest
no one, consequently they should be
given all the protection the law af.
fords. Those v no differ with them are
not obliged to attend their meetings,
and all they ask Is to be let alone. IL
is probable that they have exercised too
much forhearance, and If they will
have some of their tormentors arrrsted
and appear against them it will nc
doubt have good effect on tho others.
The law bearing on this matter is as
follows: "lt any person shall wilfully
interrupt, disturb or molest any church
met ting, congregation or society as
sembled for the purpose of religious
worship, he shall be deemed guilty Of u
misdemeauor. and shall be fined not
iess than eight, nor more than sixty
dollars
Daily Republican., 1885-07-11
wnere Are They Bound.

About dusk last Thursday evening,
q carrier pigeon alightei on the window
ledge on tie north side of the Court
House, and a few minutes later an
other settled on the Harkness building
at Tenth and Market streets. They re.
manned all night, attracting consider
able attention from those around the
Court House and others. About ) o.
clock yesterday morning they left their
perches, and after circling around
started in a northward direction. Seve.
raj who saw them are of heopiuiou that
they are tho birds which were started
at noon on Wednesday from New
Orleans for Brooklyn, distance of over
100 miles.
Daily Republican., 1885-07-11
hensible than has disgraoed civilization
within the scope of history"

A WARNING TOTHE GOVERNMENT.
The general heading for tho series of
articles IL The Maiden Tr ibute OF the
Modern Babylon" The series begins
by recalling tho tabled Minotaur Of
Crete, to whom an annual tribute of
maidens was paid by Athens until the
monster was slain by King Minos,
and says that the modern Minotaur de-
mandsand receives far greater tribute
of maidens of London than was ever
given 10 the monster of the Greek my
thology. The article warns the Govern
ment that II these horrors are not abat-
cd they will be followed by q revolu-
tton strong enough to wreck the throne.
1t says: We dc not propose to In
terfere with vice, but TO sternly sup
press crime"
KIDKNAPP ING IN EXTREME CASES.
The reporter next gives an account of
an Interview had with Q reformed wo'
man. who, on being questioned ~ to
the manner in which the victims are
procured, informed him that kidknap-
ping of innocent girls had reached such
extrem es that respectable girls were
fearful of going on the streets after
nightfall In many quarters of London.
Sho gave some terrible details of the
devices resorted to In robbing the un-
wary Of their senses and then hurry
ing them off VIII lie in q stupor.
once sold q girl aged IL years for
f2O," said the woman. "Her purchas.
or was clergyman. who came to my
house professedly to sell tracts. have
myself gone into the country and court.
ed girls, in all kinds of disguises. Some.
times 1 would represent myself As a
benevolent sight seer. After securing
the confidence of q girl would propose
a visit to London for the day to see the
sights, proposal rarely IL ever refused.
On arriving in the city would take the
girl to restaurant, give her plenty tc
eat and drink, especially the latter and
take her to the theatre.
After leaving the theatre visit TO the
restaurant for supper nd be prolong
ed 30 that the last train would be lost
There being no other alternative the
Igirl would naturally accept the offeI
Iof lodgings for the night. My client, or
his arrival, would pay me ten or twen
ty pounds commission. In the morning
the girl, knowing herself to be lost ant
teing afraid TO return home, wou Il
readily consent to enter the only refuge
Offered her."
Daily Republican., 1885-07-11
Terrible Fight for Love.

INDIANApoLIs, Ind, July 10 "A
desperate prize fight occurred at Green
Island, few miles above Evansville,
on the Kentucky side of the Ohio
river, this morning. Charles Harding
and James Townsend, on last We'd ues-
|day, signed articles OF agreement to
fight to tinish for the heart and hand
OF Miss Sadie Corning, a kentucky
young woman, to whom both had been
paying attention. A party of twenty.
five persons, to whom the arrangements
had been made known, proceeded up
the river in boats for Z ,ansville at an
early hour and landed at Green River
Island about daybreak. The site &C.
lected was densely wooded and proved
in every way an admirable place tor the
sluggipg match.
a twe.ve'foo ring was pitched all
the preliminaries were arranged, and,
at 40, the men took position in the
ring. Ia the first round both came
promptly to time, but spared awkward
ly and cautiously, each seeming to
dread the first blow. Up to the fifth
round, however, the fighting was des
perate and both men were badly pun
lshed. Once or twice they came to-.
gether and clinched, falling to the
ground and rolling over each other.
owusend's left eye was closed by one
blow and the countenance of Harding
was badly dishgdred. 1t seemed that
they were about exhausted, bat they
came up feebly to the line, each deter.
mined on winning the prize.
When the fifth round began it was
uncertain who would win, though
Townsend was the favorite. Harding
opened by terrific drive on TownseDd's
face, following it up with an uppercut,
catching him under the chin, and send.
ing him to the ropes. TIE sixth and
seventh rounds were but repetitious of
the hot an heavy work OF the previous
rounds, Harding seeming TO get
stronger as the fight proceeded and
striking some terrible blows.
Townsend's face began To bear little
semblance to a human cOuntenauce,
and when the eighth round was called
he staggered up from his corner un-
steadil lily and struck b!indly and wildly
Ia the entire round he failed to reach
Harding, who however, forced the
lighting, and got in u quick, hard blow,
On Townsend's neck, felliug him like
an OK and ending the fight.
1t was fully half an hour before the
vanquished man codld be taken from
| the ground.
Both men went 10 their farms with
their friends after the fight and were
each given surgical attention. Hard
ing says that as soop rs he can see out
OF his right eye he will claim his bride,
and thinks Townsend Will consent 70
be his best man.
Daily Republican., 1885-07-11
|NOR & CO.,
Market Street.
(|RTlJN|T|ES'

Eme to reduce is when !
Want certain kinds OF
land during the bal
|this summer we In
! offer such induce
l our line that can
overcome any excuse
pie Of this city may
! shopping away from
| At all times goods
liled in Wilmington
bar Phila., and at the
|grest reductions we
Ne, il will not re-
experienced shop
out how great a
Mere is in shopping at
Daily Republican., 1885-07-11
CIV Hall Clock .

This clock is very ancient, but it has
rendered very good service to the peo-
pie of this city. Some say that it has
been so long in use, that it does Lot
give the correct time. Still we shall
love it, because of its past history, and
the pleasant associations that clus-
ter about it. Millarl F. Davis, No 0
East Second street, is the place to get
the correct time, and the most reliable
place to have your watches regulated.
He gets the correct time every day from
the naval observatory by special wire
from Washington, ID. G. Watches,
jewelry and clocks selling at moderate
prices. The popular verdict of the
people attest to the good quality of the
goods that leave this store.
Daily Republican., 1885-07-11
Quarterly meeting Notice.

BY Divine permission the Rev. VIM.
Billingsley will hold the first quarterly
meeting of the Union American M. e.
church, French street, above Twelfth
street, on Sunday next, the 18th inst
He expects to have the aid of strange
ministers, and he calls upon his many
friends in the city for aid. He IL in much
need of assistance financially, and
hopes all members of sister churches
will come to his relief. The public also
are earnestly appealed to. Services al
follows 10 30 a. In., 2 80 and 7.30 p. m.
Sacrament of the Lords supper will be
consecrated during the afternoon SER
vice lovefeast on Monday evening.
Mem bers of sister churches welcomed.
Doors open and close as usual. Rev.
William Billingsley, pastor.
Daily Republican., 1885-07-11
The Result Of a Hot BOX.

As a loaded coal wagon belonging to
Patrick Magarity was passing up Mar
ket street about 8 o'clock last evening,
on tho East bound track of the City
Passenger Railway, one of the wheel
boxes became hea.ed, and the conse-
Quence was that the street cars were
DISTRACTED for some time.
Daily Republican., 1885-07-11
Attractions.

This evening we will sell ten dezen
round fans at I3 cents or 2 for 25 cents.
They are new goods, bought yesterday,
and the regular retail price is 81 cents,
and whoever gets them will get a neat,
useful little article. None sold only
this evening at the price. Cranor Il
Co., Cpl Market street.
Daily Republican., 1885-07-11
A New M all.

Postmaster Swigget has succeeded in
having u new mail put on the route
from this city to Washington. 1t closes
at 10. 80 q. m, and arrives in Washing
ton In time to be delivered the same
afternoon instead of waiting until next
day as has hitherto been the case.