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The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16
CIVIL RIGHTS.

Senator ThompsOE's Bill for Providing
Equal Rights and Privileges.
The following is the text of the bill (No.
49, introduced by Mr.. Thompson of Marion,
in the State Senate:
AN ACT To protect al citizens in their
civil aud legsl rights.
Whereas, 1t is essential TO the purity and
stability of democratic government. that
we mete out equal and exact justice to all
persons of whatever nativity, race or cnlor,
persuasion, rel gious or political; therefore
Be il enacted by the General Assembly of
TIE State of Indisns, that ell persons within
II e jurisdiction of said State shall be entitlsd
10 the foil and equal enIoyments of the &C.
commOdstions, advantages, facilities, and
privileges of inns, restaurants, eating
houses, barber-shops, public conveyances On
land and water theaters and all other places
OF public accommodation and amusement,
subject only TO the conditions and linita-
tone established By law ar applicable alike
TO ell citizens.
Section 2 That any person who shall vic.
late any of the provisions CT the foregoing
section by DENYING to any citizen, except
for reasons applicable alike to Bill citizens of
every race and color, and regardless of color
or race, the full enjoyment OF any OF the SC
cancellations, advantages, facilities, or
privileges in said SETON enumerated, or by
aiding orinciting such denial, shs II for every
such offense forfeit and pay sum Dot 10
exceed $l00 to the person sggrievsd thereby,
70 he recovered in any court OF competent
Jurisdiction Ia the cou3ty where said offenae
was committed, and shall also for every
such offense be deemed guilty OF
misdemeanor, and upon conviction
thereof, shall be fined not to exceed
500, or shall be imprisoned not more than
thirty days, or both; and provided further,
that judgment in favor of the party ag-
grieved, or punishment upon an indictment,
shall be bar to either prosecution respect
lively.
Sec. 8. That no citizen of the State OF In.
diana, possessing all other qualifications
which are or may be prescribed by law, shall
be disqualified to serve as Grand or Petit
Juror IN any Court of said Stste on account
of race or color, and any officer or other
rerson, charged with any duty in the selec.
ton or summoning of jurore, who shall ex
clude or fail to summon any citizen for the
cause aforesaid, shall Oh conviction thereof
be deemed guilty Of q miedemesnor, and be
fined not more than $780, or imprisoned not
more than thirty days, or both.
Sec. =. This act shall take effect and be
in force from and after Its passage.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16
DO NOR OMIT TIE CAucus.


1t has been suggested, the Sentinel under
stands, by friends OF Hon. Daniel W. V0or-
hees that his reelection TO the Senate be
made without resort to the accustomed eau
Gus. That this can be accomplished is con-
coded. That every Democratic vote in the
General Assembly will be cast for him is ad-
mitted aud this knowledge is most crafty
ing to the Sentinel. But we beg leave to
suggest that the future interests of the party
will probably be best promoted By following
the time-honored Democratic usage of call
ing caucus and putting Mr.. Voorhees, in
nomination. While the caucus is not sctnslly
needed in this instance, there being only
one Democratic candidate, yet not to hold
1t would be to set q precedent which might
work annoyance on some future occasion.
For instance two years hence there may be
more than one candidate for Senator Harri-
sod's shoes, one of whom might object to
the caucus then on the ground of its not
having been held III 1885. We believe the
caucus advisable. 1t can do no harm; it
may do good tor the future.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16

Our esteemed contemporary, the editor OF
the Shelbyville Democrat, has drawn upon
mis- devoted head serious attack from the
Michigan City Di patch. The charge is that
Scott Ray is rather a remarkable man in his
If the assailant, Brother Francis. desires Q
witness In support OF his charge he can sub
poena the Sentinel. We stand ready to tes-
tify to Brother Rays faithful advocacy OF
the man and measure he believes worthy.
The article from the Dispatch is on another
page Of to-dsy's Sentinel.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16
SPIRIT OF THE STATE PRESS.

Shelby Democrat: Hon. John G. Shoe.
maker may well feel proud over his victory
in the Blaine libel suit. He had much to
contend against, but he met every point
ike hero.
Madison Herald: The Courier Is troubled
sgsin because ii fanoies 1t sees movement
on foot on the part of the wicked Democracy
TO capture the Supreme Court. The Herald
suggests that tbs Courier dry its tears and
take courage, because its nervous system will
have to endure many terrible shocks before
the Democrats have dor g capturing things.
Tie world do move" and the Courier's
time for hindering such progress Is at an end
forever. 'Tis sad, bat tbs true.
Decatur News: Why is it that when real
estate has reached the bottom in prices that
there is the least tendency to buy; but the
history of the past and present veri6ss the
truth of our assertion. 1t strikes Us that
then would be good time to buy.
For spectators or parties de-
string homes. either on farms or in
toHn, there could be no better time than
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16
General Grant on Shiloh.

In his article on the battle o. Shiloh,
which viii appear IN the February number
OF the Century, General Grant, it is learned,
scouts the theory that at the close Of
the first day of battle lis army found itself
in defenseIsss position. Before any OF
Bueil's troops bad taken position he had
given orders, he saws. to his division
commanders to attack at daybreak
on the second dsy. General
Lew Wallace" he saws, speaking OF
the close of the first day. arrived after firing
had cessed, and was placed on the right.
Thus night came, Wallace came, and the
advance of Nelson's division came, but none
except night-in time to be of material
service to the gallant men who saved Shiloh
on that first day against large odds" The
time OF the capture of General Prentiss he
fixes as certainly later than 4:30 in the after.
noon. at that hour he was with Prentiss.
His DIVISION" he says, Twas standing uD
firmly, and the General was as cool as il he
had been expecting victory"
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16

As Ma. IRvISe was playing Shylook re-
Gently in certain city voice was heard to
exclsim with all the force of genuine sur
yrise, "Great goshln An exchange gives
the points of the sequel, which run some
thing like this: The exclamation fell from
. man from an out township, who. after the
play, went behind the scenes 10 whip the
Jew, but he didn't. Later at hotel he was
asked if he saw Shylock. "Yes, I seen him"
said ne, land 1t is not the first time, either"
sswhen did you see him before?' why,
seen that fellow in Moon Township last
week peddling notions. Its the same Jew.
and you can bet hundred il he ever comes
ont there sgsin We will not split hairs with
him about q pound OF fesh, for Frank
McGinnis and / will skin him alive" "You
are certainly mistaken about the man"
tsNo sir. He was trading cuff buttons for
wool, and he had the came pair of scales and
the same ugly look" "But that Jew on the
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16
MAKE IT A Law.


The spirit and purpose of Senator Thomp-
sons bill no. 43) which appears in another
column, has the hearty approval of the
Sentinel. Equal and exact justice before
the Law for all citizens of whatever class,
condition or color is demanded by justics
and wisdom. The abrogation of the civil
rights bill by the Supreme Court Of the
United States was not a decision that me
provisions Of ii were not right, but on y
that the matter was one tor State rather
than National legislation. The spirit OF
universal liberty and equality Of rights IN
the American mind calls upon the States to-
enact in substance what Congress had
esssyed to make Law. We rejoice that the
time has come when public sentiment de-
msnds this. We trust that Senator Thomp-
sons bill, or one embodying its principles
and purposes, will speedily become Indiana
law. We would have it 80 by the uneai-
nous voice OF the Legislature. The God
given mind of the times demands that the
State take this onward step to the music of
advancing civilization, advancing liberty,
morality and justice. Pleasing as the work
would be. by whstever party wrought, We
deem it especially desirable that Demo-
cratic Legislature shall accomplish, thus re-
futing the aspeTsion upon Democracy that it
does not favor the spirit which inspires this
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16
Approves Our Civil Service Talk.

To the Editor of the Sentinel
SIR-In your article relative to the tenure
of office in yesterdays Sentinel, you struck
the keynote fairly and squsrely, land the
psrty, people and politicians will support
you. Take the bold, broad ground that all
such legislation is not only unconstitutional,
but inimicsl to our free institutions. Once
termit precedent TO become established of
that character, the freedom of the people to
chose their own officers and servants will be
denied and gone forever.
A few more such articles will set the SEN
tinel ABREAST Of any of the leading journals
of the country. DELAWARE.
January Ia, 1885.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16

A Brooklyn clergyman, Rev. Theodore
Dresel, recently pastor of the German Luz
theTan Evangelical Church, has sued the
trustees for So $50 back pay. His ealary was
reduced FIVE and half years ago from 81, 900
to 81, 500 per annsm. He drew the latter
sum per sDnum up to recent date, when
his services were arbitrarily dispensed with.
Now he claims to have never expressly con
sented to the reduction. The trustees will
insist that the smaller amount was the con-
tract, and, furthermore, that his ministry
was not worth more than 81, 500 But how
will jury decide the latter question? Per.
hsps the plaintiff may be called upon to tes-
tify by preaching sermon to the jury.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16

SENATOR LAMAR" saws 8 correspondent of
the Cleveland Leader, writes as though he
were monk in some old monastery OF the
fifteenth century. The LISTERS are small and
neat, and made in the up-snd down strokes
in vogue before Spencer invented his curves
and loops. it is scholarly hand, and
warmer than that OF George Frisbie Hoar
which stands upon the paper as cold as Mas
sschusetts and IS reserved as Boston, without
a period or a redundant flourish, and a5.
hrevlated 81 every point"
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16

The supply of amateur teiegraphers in the
United States is far in excess of the demand.
Many young people are deluded by the idea
thst only acquaintance with the alphabet
aud brief practice are needed to receive en-
poyment at $50 per month. The Superin-
tsn6ent of tie Western Union office in New
York turns of a dozen applicants day.
nstsad o. $50, the average pay per month of
operators is somewhere between $50 and $40
liz has been found that women are less avail
able than men. They break down sooner.
In small Offices, sucL IS at railway stations
and hotels, they do well, but, as a general
thing their nervous systems can not stand
the strain of working long circuits.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16

ONE reason why We hope President Cleve-
land viii Democratizs the offices ss rapidly
as possible Is that If he continues ever so few
Republicans in Office, that party will swear
on holy writ in 1888 that the reform and
prosperity wrought By the Cleveland admin
istrstion was Dire solely ia the continuance
OF some of its f. lows in position. Ii isn't
the emoluments Democrats are after so
much we have lived without them for
twenty-five years and could do so for twenty
five more. What we most want is the ex-
clusive honor of redeeming the Nation from
dishonest methods and making IL prosperous.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16

Mr.. BLAINE is going to have q portrait Of
himself painted at the expense OF the Gov.
eminent for dsrkening a spot on . wall of
the State Department. Mr.. Blaine had the
selection of the artist for the work. Now, 9
few months ago Mr.. Blaine was heralding
himself as 'the typical American" the pro-
tectienist OF American labor and the chief
tail-twister of the British lion. What, then,
will be thought of Mr.. Blaine when it is
known that he chose Britisher. Mr.. Archer,
an English artist now visiting America, to
paint his portrait? What will say notable
portrait painters of the country Mr.. Blaine
was % ''rantankereus" q few months ago to
protect against foreign labor?
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16
Indiana Inventors.

a weekly list of United States patents
issued to the inventors OF Indiana for the
week ending January l3, 1885, and each
patent in the list will bear that date. Re-
ported expressly for the Indianapolis Daily
Sentinel, by A. II. Evans & Co., American
and Foreign Patent Solicitors, Washington,
D. G. Charge fer obtaining patent. s2o
A copy of the patent laws sent free or sppli-
cation:
w. III. Brevoort, Vincennes, fence.
Margaret Cbilcoat, Auburn, combined
ironing table and clothes holder.
g. w. Coense, indianapolis, force pump.
L. NJ Emery, Lesvenworth, medical still
or vapor generator.
T. H. Halberkom, Fort Wayne, spark and
cinder arrester.
T. II. Halberkom, Fort Wayne. car axle
box lid.
Lucius L. brand. Noblesville. paper box.
Marion w. McCann, Posey Township.
Fay cite County, car coupling.
Edward Sherman, Kew Pendington grain
separator and cleaner.
Louis Townsend, Evansville, combined
annuDciator and spring jack.
Louis Townsend and L. W. Moore, Evans
Vile, combined spring jack and annuncistor.
G. w. Vogel. Centrevills, armchair and
writing desk.
Leonidas G. Woolley, Indianapolis. cleo
tric arc lamp.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16

II Captain Phelan carries out threats he is
making, he may put O'Donovan Rosa into
a warm box. From his sick bed Phelan tells
the public through reporter that he is &c.
ing into court to prosecute 1.-THE towards
Who attempted 10 murder him" Reminded
q at O'D0novsn Ross in his paper had
charged that he was traitor, Phelan SAID:
wait till get out OF here; then there will
be music. There's looseness some where
baye documents in nay possession that, ii
published. would stsrtle two continents.
want 10 place my case squarely before my
-countrymen, and until they hear my side of
this story / ask them to suspend Judgment"
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16

siege was Henry Irving, the celebrated Eng
lish actor" That's enough; you can't fool
me. know my man, and I've been IN the
same tx myself as that young Antonio.
That young fellow, Antonio. had been out
1og-rolling' and having some fan with the
boys, and that Sheeney Shylock had lent
him some money and then wanted the
earth, and be would have killed the young
fellow with that carver if hadn't been right
there" Critics will please never again say
that Mr. Irying's representations are mot
rafnral -
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16

The case Of alleged bribery charged by
the Blaine organs upon Mr.. st. John is
going to pieces rapidly. Here is one OF the
latest indications Of the rott enness of the
charge. A Cleveland, o., telegram says that
d. W. Gage, of Cleveland, the Prohibition
State organizer for Ohio who is one OF the
men mentioned as hsving been written to
by st. John, In one OF ]. S. Clarkson's inter-
views, denies having received the letter, and
is very bitter against Clsrkson and Legste.
He ssys that there is no truth in the stories
OF Legate and Clsrkson. 81 don't care about
TIE lstteTs They are tricks. So far as this
story connects me with the affair 1t is lie.
/ saw Mr.. st. John when he spoke in Obes-
lin, and l have seen him and talked with
him since the election, and If there ever was
a man in earnest in the Prohibition cause,
he is that man. It is all nonsense to talk
about his selling out. Those who know Mr.. st.
John personally know him to be "a earnest
honorable, conscientious man. He is Just
as radical on this question now ss he ever
was" The question LOW is, how much
money did Eikins aud the other saints on
the Republican National ticket ofsr to put
up to force Mr.. St. John off the Presidential
race track
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16

Will WE'LL WE'LL We are awaiting the
appearance OF that vigilance committee
that lying correspondents OF st. Louis and
Chicago Republican sheets said would take
the government of this city out Of the
hands of lawful authority and run 1t as
they pleased. Let rs hear from it.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16
A Jerersonian Democrat.

John Bishop. OF New London, Conn.,, an
nounces BY advertisement that be is a can
didate for Collector of the Port. Part of his
card is as follows: THE undersigned would
say to his Democratic friends of the city of
New London that be desires to be coneid-
cred an aspirant for appointment as
Collector Of Customs at the port of New
London, when the term of Office of the
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16
Comparing 1854 and 1886.

L-'e" TUX LFeHIIs TVss ktuu' heP'I.I
When the Republican party was last de-
feated, in 1856, not one word of recrimina-
ton was heard. On the contrary, the
managers filed the whole country with
the sounds CT preparation for the
mighty and decisive struggle of
1850. The speakers swarned in eli the halls
end lecture-rooms, preaching the principles
of the party and trying to make converts.
The party newspapers were wholly devoted
10 the work of con version-that is, the work
Of getting mere votes for the next election.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16
Killed by the Cars.

CLEVELAND, O., Jan. ia Warren, o.,
special says: William Barclay, son OF
well-known physician OF Farmdale, was
killed by the cars last night. Barclay had
been drinking at saloon just opened, and
got on the track. Public excitement ran so
high that the saloonkeeper took his de-
uQrfr1fQ
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16

1T is said that when K. B. Hayes, OF Free
mont. O., appears in any of the large cities
that the chicken market is immediately af-
isctsd. The poll had 50 much. to do with
bis great success in 1876 that it sgitates the
polItry nine years after. Polltry, however,
should be spelled poultry. This explanation
will doubtless force the point of The clumsy
pun into grindstone.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16

FRAEKLIE, Pa, Jan. 15.-The discovery of
the bodies OF four infants, ranging in age
from one 70 three years. buried near Big
Rock Ridge. at the lower end of the city, has
created great excitement. The bodies were
found in rough boxes, and one Ct least wss
recently buried.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16

The cold water of indifference kills tie
public spirit of enthusiasm. That which is
good should be taken straight.-New Orleans
Picayune.
You can &c. 1t straight even In Tom
Brownies district, but one must have tina
run of the drug store back ysrds-but per-
hsps We have mistaken your meaning.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16

TALK about the warning Democratic fac
tions Of New York State. They are quite
happy family in comparison with the Repuo-
lean cliques and cabals that are at present
forcing en- agreement upon some one man
for United States Senator.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16

himself the qualification that Thomas JEFF
ferson required, which was, rs he honest; is
be capableP And further offers ss q reason
that he should have the appointment, an
untiring fidelity TO the Democratic party for
fifty years, and that he never held an Office
Of profit under the State or National Gov
erDmentr
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16
Indians starving to Death.

OTTAWA, Jan. 15.-Advices from Temia-
oaminque Reserve state that the Indians are
in destitute condition. At White River
was found the body Of al Indian who
starved TO death after eating bis dog The
Indian Department is severely censured for
rnismsu egement of the Indian fund.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16

TIE Sentinel is prepared to furnish q
supplement co the State preas, contain ing
Governor GrsJ'sinaugural address delivered
on Monday, Governor Porter's last message
and the full proceedings OF the recent DEM
ocratic Editorial Convention. Price per
LOCO, $3.50; for 500 copies. g.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16

A SYRACUSE, n. V, special of the l4th
says that frankie Thompson Roberts, the
midget who was married to Charles g. Rob.
erts in Chicago while they were travelling as
members of the same show. gave birth,
Wednesday morning. to perfectly formed
male child weighing seven pounds and a
halt, which died soon after its birth. Nn.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16

LET us have all about the bribery" OF st.
John. Is the trail getting too fresh for the
Blaine organss On with the hunt, gentle
men. You seem to be growing less en-.
thusiastic.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16

AND now it has been suggested that If Mr..
Cleveland lives up to the true spirit of his
letter, Mr.. Arthur's Cabinet will be cln-
tipusd under the new Administration. Mr..
Chairman Jones said they took no active
part IN the late campaign.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16

The Ohio Asylum for wssk-minded per.
sons is away up at Columbus. Were it in
Cincinnati the headliner editor of the Com
nercial.G Gazette would have broken into it
ere this
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16

lob, the Rarity Of Christian Charity
In little room on the third door OF q
block on East Washington street Is woman.
who Is very i'll from the effects oil severe
kicking given her by her husband Tue
property is owned by man who wants her
removed to the City Hospital, and who has
tried to get the Board OF Health to take hold
of the matter. This organization declined,
rs it is not within the bounds OF their outiess
and referred the landlord 70 the City DIS.
dentsry physician. This physician could
not perfsrm the necessary surgical operation
because another physician is in attendance.
and until she is unattended by o physician
will not recommend her removal to the hos
form the necessary surgical operation until
the money is raised to pay him for the serv-
ices. Meanwhile the woman still lies SICK
in the little room On East Washington street.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16

THE Boston Post thinks that JEFF Davis
has dotted his petticoats, and that General
Sherman seems to have put them on. Sew
eral bloody shirt organs of the West have
followed suit.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16

Roberts is only thirty inches high, aud
weighs but forty pounds Her husband is
SIX feet tall, and heavily built. 1t is not
expected that the little woman will live.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16

GENERAL NAHoEE and Chsl mers, of the
Fort Pillow massacre, can give the genuine
Republican rebel yell to tickle the most
fAstidious ears. They voted for Blaine.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16

FENIAEIsM is red hot in all the mining aud
manufacturing districts of England.