The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-31

their course and eventhe London World is compelled
to protest against the system of social espionage and
terrorism which has its center at Marlborough House
In Auburn James D. Fish heard the tolling of the
prison bell, and saw the flag ho;sted to halflnast.
Grant is dead, the keeper standing by said in
swer to his appealing look. The prisoner stood mo-
tionless for moment his hands by his sides and in
meditation. He then raised one hand and his head
sank upon it. In this position he stood two minutes
seemingly in silent prayer, and then went to work.
HE latest inquiry about church attendance
Quoted by Mr. Beechers paper, makes it appear that
not more than per cent. of American artisans in
cities regularly attend religious services of any
KIND. The great mass of business Of moderate
means are no frequent in their attendance and
the same may be said of the great army of clerks.
The showing, the article says is than any pre-
sented before.
IHE gold engagement bracelet is becoming as popu
lar as the engagement ring. Only diamonds rubes,
and pearls used on these bracelets. The Old
perstiton about the pearl that brings bad luck
wedding gift, seems to have gone entirely an
now it is said that emeralds and sapphires are the
unfortunate stones to give for bridal presents
though they highly fashionable as gifts any day
later or to anybody else.
IN Alaska, in midsummer, according to an interest
ing letter. the almost continuous light of day shines
upon bright green slopes shaded here and there by
dark timber BELTS rising up from the deep blue waters
An endless variety of bright hued flowers the hum If
insects and melodius song of birds together with
degree of heat dispensed by the solar orb which, to
our thickened blood appears oppressive would cause
stranger suddenly ranspanted there to think him
self in any country but Alaska.
UNDER the Mexican law a creditor can have o
debtor arrested on the day when the debt falls due
The prisoner is chained to post five days, guarded
by officer. At the end of the time if the money is
not forthcoming, the mans labor is sold to the gov
eminent for 40 cents day for many days as
will be necessary to discharge the obligation. the
miserable debtor is sent to the silver mines where he
is chained to gang of felons and compelled to work
under ground and sees daylight again until he
is restored to freedom.
Grant was not to waste powder. When he
received of Sherman's capture of Atlanta he
was besieging Richmond. He at once teegraphed
Sherman Il have just received your dispatch
nOuncing the capture of Atlanta In honor of your
great victory have ordered salute of shotted guns
to be fired from every battery bearing the enemy
The salute will commence within hour, amid great
rejoicing" The original of the dispatch is in Utica
where Mr.. Beckwth who Grants cipher operator
during the war, lives
MINUTE instructions given to the officers of the
Salvation Army how to behave, what to read, what
to wear, and as to marriage They may not marry or
court the first year and may not become engaged at
any time without the consent of the general AS to
reading they told that it is better not to read
secular newspapers but if they do look at them is
to be only look They are to read no novels to
avoid all the ordinary religious books all the twadde
and trash, and goody goody milkand-water stuff and
to conne themselves TO the Bible general orders, the
hymn book and the War Cry.