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The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24
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THE Journal gives the particulars attending
the deplorable death of Rev. Robert Sloss, of
Greensburg, which occurred at Milwaukee on
Tuesday night, and with them the statements
and testimonies of friends who had known
the reverend gentleman for many
years. While the painful circumstances
of the death cannot be forgotten,
they will be alleviated by the certainty that a
proper understanding of them cannot in any
wise affect Mr.. Slosss character or reputation
as Christian minister, but will only add to
the grief Of his friends, and cause them to
more tenderly cherish and defend his
memory. Dr. Sloss was known in
Indianapolis, as everywhere where he lived
and served, to be man of uprightness and
purity of life of rare abilities and qualities, a
minister of force and power and friend true
as steel. To imagine such man in mo-
ment throwing away the crown Of his man
hood, is to imagine the impossible. 1t
is plain that he was distracted with
the pain of his terrible malady, and stupefed
and dazed by the stimulants he took by
medical advice to allay, if possible, the agony
that was eating out his life. The facts, as
they are given, demonstrate that this was
all there was of the 'tfall" of DR..
Sloss. He has not fallen in the
estimation of those who knew him, but their
hearts are wrung with anguish at the calam-
ity that overlook him. The Journal knew
and honored DR.. Sloss, and upon his grave
lays the tribute Of its respect and sorrow.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24

THE new Collector Of Customs at Philadel-
phia, the new Internal Revenue Collector, and
the new Superintendent Of the Mint, are men,
toned by Philadelphia Democratic organ as
having met in conference with Congressman
Randall, certain city officials and other "work-
ers, to decide upon ticket for the county
nominating convention, and in particular to
name proper man as candidate for sheriff
The sSree officials first named, and particular
ly the Superintendent of the Mint were
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24

SENATOR SABIN, of Minnesota, answering
the question whether there will be opposition
in the Senate to any of President Cleveland's g
appointments, talks like man. He says:
"In certain class Of nominations there
certainly will be. Where drunken scoundrels
have been put forward to make charges against
reputable officials and removals have been
| made on charges affecting mems characters
without giving them an opportunity of de-
fense-charges affecting their position and
standing in society, that go into the records
of the departments, and unless disproven form
a blot and stain, from which no man is safe,
in all such cases-and they are numerous
have no objection to the Democrats taking any
position they see fit for Democrat, but they
shall not, with my consent, bespatter honors-
BILE men with secretly made charges"
That is the only ground which an honorable
man and senator can take. Such Infamous,
scandalous methods as have prevailed in the
PostofGce Department, especially, must be ex-
posed. Postmaster general Villas has turned
his department into an assassination of char
acter bureau. While he may not be
amenable to impeachment proceedings, the
facts should be laid before the public, that he
may be covered with the odium which is 30
justly his due. No administration in the his
tory of the country was ever so disgraced as
this one has been by the methods officially
adopted by the Postmaster-general. Heshould
be shriveled into his natural smallness by the
blasts of popular indignation.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24
The Will of Wilbur IT. Storey.

CHICAGO, Sept. ga dispatch from Ottawa
announces decision on a petition filed some
time ago In the Supreme Court, in the Storey
will contest, by Mrs. Eureka c. Storey The
petition was for a mandamus to compel Judge
Knickerbocker, of the Probate Court, TO probate
the will Of Wilbur F. Storey, of the Chicago
Times, made in 1879, and by the decision of the
Supreme Court petition is denied 1t is thought
this decision may postpone trial of questions
involved For some time Judge Knickerbocker
refused to hear evidence on the will OF 1879 until
the will of 1881. which was filed for probate
irst, should be disposed of. Probate OF the will
of 1881 was refused on the same grounds, it be-
ing urged that the testator was not in his right
mind when the latter will was drawn.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24

TIE Boston Herald of Monday, in advising
the New York Republicans what to do, sug
gested that if they could not find an idea
statesman, candidate Of the Grover Cleve
land pattern should be looked for. And
pray, how long is it since Mr.. Cleveland
ceased to be the Herald's ideal statesman
Has it taken so brief period for the organ Of
the Yankee mugwwmps to find flaw in thei,
god Of sreform? TITS thus that summer roses
fade
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24

Temperance Union. particularly, but Of a
committee Of one from each religious denomi-
nation in the city that would serve. The
w. c. T. u. desires it to be understood that
it is not in favor of taxing the saloons but
stands on the exclusive platform of prohibi-
ton. Miss Reed, the secretary. made these
statements at the close of last nights meeting
when there seemed to be somewhat of a neces-
sity for them.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24
BISHOP BOWMAN, of the Methodist Church

BISHOP BOWMAN, of the Methodist Church,
shows himself to be man of common practi-
eal sense He says Dr. Leonard is making q
nistake, and that had he, the Bishop been
living in Milwaukee, he should have voted for
high license But there are hypsrcritical
temperance people who would denounce the
good Bishop as "whiskyite" for doing that,
However, that kind of Temperance" folks do
nct carry either the judgment or the con-
Dcience of the world in their vest pockets.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24

1T is a mistake, we think, for the Union
Railway Company to again use the old plank
ing to floor the depot. The silver tips on
much of it are loose and should at least be
Sightened. Good mahogany lumber is too
cheap to be used again and again.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24
JOURNAL. THURSDAY a.

loudly declared to be representatives Of the
new reform era men who were entirely non
partisan and not identified with party rings
Possibly they go into secret political conclave
merely for missionary purposes and to pro-
mote civil-service reform; but their action
verges closely on the offensive" behavior
which, as we all know, Mr.. Cleveland so
strongly deprecates.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24

The National Republican says: "a promi-
nent Virginia Democrat. who is personal
friend of Fitzhugh Lee and one of his hearty
supporters, stated to a number Of gentlemen
In this city last evening that the campaign
cavalry is blunder, and the conspicuous dis
play of war trumpery is doing us good deal
of harm ~
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24

that the State Fair affords excellent advertis-
ing facilities. Every branch of business
should be we'll represented next week. Don't
be afraid to let the people know what you
have to sell.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24

THE smallpox plague is on the increase at
Montreal, and the authorities, for some reason
are suppressing the facts concerning its
favages. Instead of that, they should exert
themselves to stamp the plague out, and
should not allow ignorance, religious supersti-
tion nor filthiness to retard the work of get
Ting rid of it before winter sets in.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24

SOUTH CAROLINA is accumnlating wealth from
the great phosphate beds of that State They
are drawn upon to the amount of 400, 900 tons
annually. Since 1868. 2, 700, 900 tons have been
applied to enriching the soil
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24

THE current year has witnessed a good
snany threats of war-more than ordinarily
fall to one twelve-month. Yet all of them
have passed by unfulflled, and the world is
at comparative peace. Why not7
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24

ANOTHER boy has committed suicide because
OF over-study This is the toughest lie of Its
kind yet produced. To kill boy a week after
school opens is rushing things 1t promises to
be hard winter studious boys Moral:
Boys, don't study too hard. Indeed, you must
not.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24

SENATOR EvARTs takes his stand with
Sherman and Hoar against the continuance of
minority rule in this republic through vio-
Jsnce or fraud. And the whole Republican
party will be there, and there to stay, just so
soon as it has an opportunity to authoritatively
declare itself
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24

ALL other arguments failing, as fail they
must, the Ohio Democrats are threatening to
induce the solid South to "boycott' Ohio and
Its industries. This is confession of cow
Mr1ice and wrong
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24

IT is said that the women of Boston are
greatly wrought up over the necessity of
voting not to save the commonwealth from
the naughty men, but the Protestant women
must vote in order to kill the vote of Catholic
women Woman suffrage, therefore, seems
to have all it can attend to fighting itself.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24
The Man Without a Mission.

New York Commercial Advertiser.
MIR. Kelley recently described himself as "a
sort of vasrant in this country, without home
or State" 1t does seem as though Mr.. Kelley
was not born for any particular mission.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24
CONCENTRATING Repuhlicans-

Brooklyn Union fMugwump.)
The action of the Democratic committee of
Brooklyn and the growing boldness of the gem
eral Democratic tendency against administrative
reform give promise of making third party un-
necessary. The Republican party finds reason
for congrauation in every outburst of the spoils-
men.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24

C. J. CLAYTON, man of varied functions,
o man of manifold employments, man to
whom the community in which he has cast
his lot is deeply indebted.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24
The Genesta Wins Again.

SANDY HOOK, N. Y. Sept 23.-Tne Genesta
crossed the winning line at 5:23:30, under double
reefed main sail and storm jib, and with top
the wind is blowing fifty miles an hour with
heavy sea- The Genestas time Is 48 hours. 10
minutes and 30 seconds
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24
Two Children Burned to Death.

POINT PHEASANT w. Va, SEPT 23--Wm.
Winter and his wife left home yesterday MORN
ing and locked their two children. aged three
and FIVE, In the house. During their absence the
house took frs and was entireiy consumed. The
two children were burned to death.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24

The centennial temperance meetings now
"a progress at Roberts Park Church are not
rnder the auspices Of the Womans Christian
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24

IT is said that the cholera failed to attack a
single one of the 400 women employed in the to-
bacco factory at Valencia. The cholera has prob
ably been married
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24

Rabbi Browne Of New York.
There Is not Hebrew on the face Of the
globe that doss not know how to read and
WRITE"
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24

HEREAFTER Boston women mean to vote as
well as to eat baked beans.-New London Conn ,
Day.
woman should insist on voting baked beans.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24
Resumed His Normal Relations,

st. Louis Globe Democrat.
An Indiana lawyer who left the Democratic
party last fall is now in Jail for horse stealing
In other words, he has repented and is resuming
lis normal political relations as rapidly as pos
sbl,
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24
The Retiring Commissioner Claims that
Decisive Victory Has Been Won.

President Cleveland Again Declares in Favor
Of Reform, and Asks that the Democracy
Be Given Credit for Good Conduct.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24

ABOUT conference time the Methodist
Church becomes very lively.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24

Charlotte IN. c. Observer.
Ambition lures men towards the top of the
ladder, and the nearer they get to the top the
greater their cares and troubles become.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24

Do the people intend to continue paying
the taxes that sho1ld be paid by the saloons9
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24
THE STRUGGLE FOR REFORM.
Letter of Hon. D. B. Eaton Resigning His
Place as Ciyil-Service Commissioner.

A Peppery Document, in Which It Is Shown
that the Path Of the Reformer Is Thickly
Sown with Very Sharp Thorns.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-09-24
THE PRESIDENTS VIEWS.
TO the President.

He Declares for Reform, and Hints that Mr..
Eaton Has Not Given Due Credit
WASHINGTON, Sept 23.-Bslow will be found
the response of President Cleveland to Mr.
Eaton's letter resignine his place as chairman of
the Civil-service Commission.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-17

operas ever written, and Il certainly y ons
Oh the most brilliant Ia the whole range
OF the Abbott repertoire. "Aiignonm IA p
role IN which Emma Abbott has won IN
hearts by her charming espielerie ~
manner, and the dainty fashion In which
shs renders the exquisite vocal gems IN
Wnich the opera aoounds. II was her
lVualt'on OF "Nignoun which csusp6
one Of the greatest European i'm
pressarlos, in his enthusiastic apprccla-
uoh' TO offer Miss Abbott an
engagement TO sing ia Paris for four
years Laura Beliini, whose rich. fnll
sopranos have attracted so much atten.
tion' VIII take the part of "Fillna,~ aud
IN her hands the part may be safely left
Inc popular and accomplished contralto
aud actress, Lizzie Aunandale, will an.
pear as Frederic, making no less than
three prima donnas In the cast. Niche
lena, the new tenor about whom so much
mas been written and said in praise, will
sing wilhelm Meister,n and Frederick
"Lotario," with Pruette and Bryant also
IN the cast. In the hands Of these artists
iaultless Interpretation OF "Mignonn
may be safely relied upon, and the opera
is certain TO attract crowded house.
THE CHRISTMAS ATTRACTION.
MISS Blanche Curtisse, who will give a
performance In this city Christmas even.
ing, Is undoubtedly the greatest actress
IN her line In America tO-day--perbaps In
the world. Now, MISS Curtisse does
everything out Of the amplitude of her
own varied inspirations She rcalizes the
part she Is playing, and for the time be.
lug, rs not Blanche Curtisse Dlayinpa mart
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-17
RAD ENGINEERS.


HOW THEY ARE sTREwiNG THE UNIVERSE
WITH wRECKs--A MORAL FROM rnE
TOWER.
eyes, have plenty of light up here,
now" said the little Old man in the tower
to the reporter yesterday, "and feel rath-
or queerly, too, surrounded by flame of
electricity. Such q change 'front.' candle
that used before. Perhaps | am some.
thing OF moS>.back, but that one candle
suited me better than all this glare aud
fuss. God invented darkness for his own
good purposes, and, Tor my part,
am willing that those purposes
should be carried out. TmcC.fourths of
all good resolutions, benevolent schemes,
etc, are formed at night A large proc
portion OF the worlds religion grows out
of darkness, II wo bad one eternal day
the world would soon become so bad that
another great mora! bath would be
necessary.
"Gut ! was thinking of something else
when you came up, J." continued tne hermit
"Iou noticed how suddenly the light,
went out the other night. II seems thai
there was something wrong wish the
engine. Perhaps the engineer didn't oil
it properly; anyway, something got out
o; iiS at headquarters, and without warn
ing q hundred beautiful and hrilliant
lights died away. How much like man
Is an electric pluut! Look buck over the
brief history OF Fort Worth, for example,
aud remark the social and business down
falls. he victim always tried 60
run undera fun head of steam without
paving proper attention to the machinery.
Then came boiler explosion, and dark
ness. The trouble, you see, Is not SO
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-17
ADJUSTMENTS.

Poaag Mrs. Winthrop tonight.
ae sale OF seats yesterday was very
~ Office opens 10 O'Clock this morn
Y excursion party is coming from De-
" Saturday.
ss CnrusSe will appear in this city in
luai role of Nine. Laurent and Lizzie
IN "Only Farmers Daughter"
L. Io-NlGHr's ATTRACTION.
'olng Mrs, Winthrop" promises one
n nhest stage settings ever produced
ny opera-house. The new parlor
. Is an artistic combination OF rusic
" and light blue, with broad dados
nicEe OF autumn tlpts. The large
|slS,doors at the side and center are
~ ~ such o manner as 20 admit OF
decorations, and Mrs. Benton has
0"ed quantity OF egantbrlc-a-bfaci
|, ,,aSy-chairs and handsome hangln1s,
y ~ numerous colored globes, which
~ ~ displayed on brilliant chandelier
u'iy ioaned for this occasion. This
~ uoubt, be one OF the most elabo-
|siings ever seen outside Of the
Ss square theater, where this beau
j, cieula had successful run Of over
hHAA ABBoTT As "MIGNoS.N
!, '1siata" has been withdrawn in
% "Mignon," and II cannot be
~ ~ mat the change Ia wise one.
94'a IS one of the most popular
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-17

Settle, N, n, I9rey, Joe Lyons and r. IL.
Cannon
The Paris receipts OF cotton TO date
foot up to $4,000 bales by wagon, ~ 600
ny rail, 1000 bought IN the seed; total,
$4,000 bales There will be at least 10, +.
coo additional bales handled here before
the season closes,
Mir. A, l.. McMurry is down with an at.
tack of pneumonia.
The q, o. 4. are beginning 10 make
all the necessary arrangements for enter
tanning the grand lodge OF the state next
February.
Mrs, Maria Wright, the special CORE
spoudent of the Sunny South, Atlantis,
Ga, was in the city Monday.
Miss Pauline WithcrspoOn went West
yesterday,
Miss Mamie MayctS Of Fort Smith, Ark.
returned TO her homeYsS terday.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-17
PARIS.

Making Arrangements TO Entertain the
Grand Lodge OF l. %. .. -
Special 70 the Gazette.
PANS, Tx, Dec iG.--Iast Saturday
Jim Franks shot and Killed I'D Cro"der
no lIollan's gin, ia Delta county.
The wrrking force VI the Narshali,
Paris & Northwestern railroad II in charge
Of Mr.. Connor OF Kansas. II Is expected
lhat one mile Of the road will be graded
per week.
The Cuff. Colorado & Santa Fe IS look
mg towards Pars by way OF Dallas. a
Telegram from MIR. John Martin says the
Dallas people are IN session considering
the subject.
The Paris News Publishing company
was formally organized last night. The
capital stock of the company was fixed az
SIS. 900 in shares Of 500 each. The
stockholders elected as directors were ~.
L. Allen, S. j. Wright, J i. Ellis, 9, a..
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-17
THE CITY.
yorEL ARRIVALS.

,.,rsv.ck; John Meredith,
t5e y fohnson, Laredo; =. $. Ben.
seS, ,i.os,on; NJ. Dayton, Pecosi H..
Iobn Henderson, Mobeetie !;
b.. ~ NY; Il. 7. Ashley, Ians-
t1 byMJI p McComb, Detroit; A. H..
he9rn,o burne; Asa Maxheld, Long
~, ~ smith, Dallas; Peter O'Con
,gnusboro; w. +. Groot, n. Nj. s.;
llli.,Sson, |. r.; C. A. Seattle, wife,
p J,'sven and servant, Gibbs Land
en,'T u Doyle, Bowie; A. p. Short,
btc.io,J A. Caldwell, Cisco; J. +.
~, ~ w'R Dorsey. Sunset; T.. Scot,
sity, Lee Shannon, Red river; A.
y ~ No. S. II. Martin, city; l.. A.
l WI NJ A. Hair, Lexington, Tenn.
~ lobnson, Magaret, Tex; Jasper
.ser MARSHALL
A ~ pickwick: S. II. Shannon,
y. =. T. Amber, city; G..
, ggs New York; j. j. Car
n.,lss, Jas. Counors, st. Louis;
piovinr. st. Louis; VIM. Graves, II.
d "a II. r. Roberts, T, & p. II. r..
S'Ieliff, Dayton, Ohio; o. Londhim,
J, Geo. Il Burt, City of Mexico; w.
4 ,sey Longview; &. G.. Goulding,
l. c. Mccoy, Dallas; j. G..
Esa8 Carthage; G. II, Altmery, j, NJ.
E,Ssll, Ballard; w. l.. Ward, Live
A. Templeton, Henrietta; Il.
4 ~. n. y; Nath Hollemau, Macon,
nv d. Plemmons, Henrietta; II. X.
Sun Fire Office; w. c. Sickles,
Leon Hart, Longview; Simon
4 ong. LOngylew; G. I. Gri,rge
4 coleman, Corpus Christi; j. r.
~ DALLAS; $. j Marks, st. Louis;
\ NSop, st. Louis; W. Il. Swanson,
n ~; Ods T. Bacon and wife, Wich-
4 I'm: George C. Killian, Dallas; w.
4 swiord, WeatherIord, Tex.
n he Mansion: John T. Crecch,
II John Il. West, u. b. Roach, Flor
HI 3. whltworth, Stephenvllle; Il.
4 40. Boston; w. l.. West, Joshua;
Hendricks, Rice MaXey, Kopperi;
Frames, st. Louis; Joseph Gerard,
u 4. G. Zimmerman, Galveston; y. II.
lty. NY; W. G johnson, Weather
Miss Ola Fowler, Sweetwatcr;
IgL. stewart, Dallas; 7. b. Ellison,
'5rss county; z. Morgan, T.. O'Leary,
Irsson: h. simpson, Houston; Tom
|crk, Boston; n. Il. Powell, city; G
|GRnn, Memphis, Tenn; c. skinner
wife, Mrs. NJ. o. Parnell, Sunset;
|Sspled aud wife, Decatur; f. NJ.
I,ler, Alyord; w. b. Slossen, Leaven-
Cb, Tex; DR.. ID. w. Dickey,
|vd; A.. V. Winter, Henrietta, Tex;
III Barber, Grafton; w. NJ. Bush,
IG C. X. Thomas, Alvord; h. r.
I,Tts, Bowie; VIM. X. Houston, r. NJ.
Dr. Mullins, city; j, 5. Powell, New
hans; Shrm Il. Hatchitt, Alvord, w.
|Fon, Miss Jennie Newman, city; A. j.
.dr S, Terrell; VIM. Noss and wife,
Eay Jordan, Nora Jordan, Greenyllle;
\ Nelched, Chicago; Lock Forester,
L. Forester, Denton, county; j. L..
bison, Tascosa; L. +. Parrot, Throck-
.,,on
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-17
ON TtiE STREET.

Hive pigeons are at a premium Just
IA great many are wanted by the
Efsmen
|lae city has Just put in several good
FNantidI stone crossings in the last ten
Esvhdc badly needed.
he all.uight car is q great convenience.
n ghen it rs generally known to be
hllng u viii be o aging institution.
Ep.erty owners on Ru-k street begin
" Nha, great benefit grading and
|sdng Of Jhat Jh0roughlWe would be-,
iae balIot0ng fora location Of the Com
Erlal Clue building h. SIN going on.
who have not voted still have an OPP
eauity
More rails and ties went out yesterday
HE Fort Worth 4 New Orleans, twelve
h ID one train. The grass will not be
wing again until WaAahacAle wiz be
eChed,
RAe5OaRs tncnconpintn-thut there Is
pinch going on Christmas week that
n will be unable to etarouud. Parcel
out will be the only way to surmount
difficulty,
strong petition from Fort Worth TO
fposimaslcr.gcneral would possibly in
5e him not to change the mail route
n Fort Worth to Grapevine by making
lallas to Grapevine.
wealthy gentleman proposes giving
grand dinner on Christmas day
all the poor boys of
city who make their own living.
fl now be in order for the ladies to
fflde a feast for the many deserving
y who will not fare sumptuously on
least of feasts.
4 low that the large Worthington pump
Il position at the pumping station II Is
!eed by those competent TO Judge that
4 Worth has by all odds the best
'eF-works in the state. The great en-
can be oyerhaulcd and repaired at
ume without ne essitating Il stop
tsol the water supply,
/ blacksmith named Wagner burned
inside of his right hand very badly
f@day. He was welding wagon
~ and put the iron into the fire TO
" Some one changed 1t, and when
'Sner was ready to weld he grabbed
y Of the end which was out of the fire,
which was nearly red hot, and scarf
me hesh. He will not be able TO
'A Tor some time.