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The Indianapolis journal., 1885-06-14

tory should be enough to silence every hostile
voice, and to cause all to pledge unqualified
loyalty to the redeemed country.
There is enough in the contemplation of
the cost of war to stay 'jingoism" of all kinds.
Only the direst extremity can justify recourse
to its dread arbitrament. Those who wan
tonly or thoughtlessly sneer at England be-
cause she did not rush into war with Russia
must scarcely have counted the inevitable
cost. A conflict between two such powers
would mean death to tens of thousands and
distress to millions. It is an awfulresponsibility
that a nation takes upon itself when it de-
clares war against another power. The end of
such issue can never be accurately measured
from the start, and the only thing inevitable
is debt and death in magnitude to appall all
able to anticipate it, If war with Russia has
been averted without damaging humiliation to
British pride and vast harm to British COM
mercial interests, the deposed Gladstone
has done well, and his successor
may hesitate to rush into the gap from which
he has withdrawn. Children and fools may
play about the muzzle Of loaded cannon, but
veteran wants no more of war. The
page from which we have here quoted
should be a guaranty Of peace to this
people for centuries to eome as probably it
will. In time it may be necessary
to appeal to arms to maintain national
rights against foreign interference but
the graves of the 100000 who perished in
civil strife have written lesson in the green
sod Of this Nation that should never be for
gotten. The nation that staggers back from
war, stripped and bleeding, and, it may be,
dismembered, should profit by the lesson,
and take to heart it's fierce logic. To begin
war is the business of fools; to settle the issue
of war the work of patriots and statesmen.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-06-14
Stories of Amin ais.


Sunday is good day on which to read some
of the many apocryphal stories that are handed
down from the East to those whom the writers
deem credulous enough to accept their truthful
ness 1t takes great measure of charity to
read such with that liberation for which the
''rowdy West is noted and which is necessary.
unless the authors of such stories are to be
lynched. Take, for instance, the tale that comes
from Binghamton n Y, of a certain beaver
captured there after a record of hair-breadth
escapes by flood and fire extending over twenty
years. This particular beaver was first scared
up in the year 1874, on Mud creek, tributary
of the headwaters of the Chemung river, by one
Ben Patterson. This was the first colony of
beavers that had been found thereabout for
some years. Patterson set his trap and caught a
beaver every night for seven nights On the
eighth night a beaver escaped from the trab and
left one of its hind legs behind in it. And here
the romance begins He says that
it is popularity of the beaver family that if all
the members of colony but one are captured or
die the survivor will never again seek another
colony or follow the regular life of beaver, but
will become wanderer hiding wherever it can,
and displaying cunning ana sagacley that were
strange to it when it lived in a colony After
finding the beavers leg in his trap, and failing to
capture any more of the animals, Patterson
knew that he had taken all but one of the entire
colony, and that that one had become a crippled
wanderer. These solitary beavers were called
tramps by some trappers, and bachelors by 9th
ers. For five years Dir. Patterson found traces
of the bachelor beaver then his
brother Richard took the trail, but
lost trace of it in 1907 though up to that time il
had been heard of all over the valley. Two
years later he came across its trail again, and
followed it for miles down the stream. /,
finally quilted the Chemung. and was traced
in the wood for seven miles, when it was lost
track Of in another stream. 1t was identified as
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-06-14
OTHER PEOPLE AND |.
Especially Other People.

ESpeclally OGner PeOpies
Written for the Indianapolis journal.
First, Miss Flora Emily Downes This young
lady, we were informed week ago, has been
engaged in literary work on books and maga-
zines for the past ten years, and has found it so
unremunerative as to revert 10 throwing bricks
into the windows of ST. Louis jewelry stores for
living, the proximity of a plying policeman
insuring at least prison diet which Miss
Downes appears to consider infinitely better
than no diet at all The traditional bread and
butter, however has been suppanted by fat things
from Eber's restaurant, and the fair litterateur
finds certain aleviatons to her languishment in
jail To the inky fingered sons and daughters
Of journalism this narrowing tale opens up
melancholy vista. Ten years of midnight oil
consumed, of single blessedness, of unmitigated
editorial snubbing and all the other ills that do
accompany or flow therefrom; and in reward for
such devotion to be thanklessly reduced, not to
the stupid proverbial breaking of stones, but to
throwing them more modern plan and not so
exhausting. But perhaps Miss Downes was a
book agent, in which case she deserved her fate
Howe'er it be she is cutting pathetic figure be-
hind the iron gratings of the law and having her
health reported; and ali the newspapers are
wailing over her. wonder what the ST. Louis
housekeepers think There must be some ktch-
ems in that city where Bridget's abdication has
brought dismay and desolation and respectable
service, one might reasonably suppose. though
not pleasant alternative to equestrian exercise
with Pegasus, would be more dgnifed than win
dow smashing. and pleasanter than Jail society
or even the penitentiary prospect of the young
iadys anticipation.
Flora, Flora Emily Downes
If letters fail your willing hands
Are there dust-pans in your reach
Nor any brooms in all your landf
But the kitchen alternative would have
been an obscure one. and after her decade Of
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-06-14
A LESSON IN MATHEMATICS.

There is one page in American history of
peculiarly sad interest, one that may be studied
with profit to all. There have been deeds
OF daring and glory that have emblazoned our
national history; achievements that rival
those of any age or people. These we turn
to in moments of national pride. They are
our inspiration. But the record written by
this people is not without it's somber features
There are chapters Of unspeakable sadness,
of suffering and pathos. The closing
lines of one of these chapters are but now be-
ing written. A year ago this month the Ad-
jutant- general set to work to compute the
number of lives lost on the loyal side during
the Rebellion. The records of battles were
gone over, of hospitals, of prison pens, of
camps and of marches. Of the thousands who
went to the front, many thousands never re-
turned, or returned to die of wounds received
there. The report at last made shows
that the total number Of Union lives
lost from first to last was $50, 496, so that our
army mustered ''on fames eternal camping
ground" numbers nearly 10000 men, Of
these g. s96 were killed in battle. 40 ~ died
of wounds, and 221, 791 of disease The sac
rifce of these 5000 noble men was an
awful loss to the country. And if we count
up the cost of war, to this list must be added
the inconceivable anguish, distress and suffer
ing of other hundreds of thousands
united to the heroic dead by
ties Of consanguinity or friendship,
to say nothing of the thousands of millions of
treasure that was expended that these brave
men might be sustained while battling for the
Union. And this is only half the story. To
the 500 900 Union dead must be added a COR
responding number of confederates. From
these figures it appears that the civil war cost
this country over 10000 lives. The scars of
war were left on millions of households
throughout the land. The contemplation of
these awful figures is enough to make
men more thoughtful. There is enough of
warning in them to place the hand of silence
on the mouth Of those who speak idly of the
inviolabiEty of the Union. The fearful price
paid for its preservation has invested it with
a sacredness it never had before, and para
lyzed should be the tongue that would talk
against 1t. The study of this page in our his
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-06-14

The sentimental young man, If possessed Of
the elements Of manhood, often makes an ex-
cellent husband. The sweetened-air period
passes away, the family Of six gets its initial
impulse, and he is settled down to the solid
ways of business, and in time he becomes a
very agreeable man, viewing with compla-
cency the success he has achieved from what
be now regards very unpromising start.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-06-14
TIE FREE KINDERGARTENs.

'In all reform, the thing wanted is aprepar-
atory reformation Of principle and manners,
said the great Comte in 1841. Our free kinder
gartens are an attempt toput in use the wisdom
of Comte. These kindergartens are sustained
by a few matrons of Indianapolis who have
raised funds for the work by means of an ele-
CANT series of receptions or conversazones
which they have given, collecting small sums
of money from those who attended them.
Nothing more delightful than these kinder
garten receptions for animation of talk,
beauty of rooms. deliciousness Of refresh
ments, freedom to come and 60 of visitors, and
variety Of entertainment, could be found
either in Europe or America. The sums thus
raised are small, but are disbursed with un-
heard-of good management and econ
omy. The result is that hundreds Of
little children, otherwise neglected, are care
fully taught in the best manner, at the very
age when they are most impressible. These
children are taught courtesy and gentle be-
havior. Every day they have nice little
lunch given them, and are trained to eat it
properly. They are also taught manual dex-
terity and accuracy in work. They are
trained to the pleasures of industry instead Of
the misery Of idleness, and to take delight in
activity. Habits Of observation and inquiry
as to all nature and life are taught them, and
they learn various knowledge These chill
dren are mostly robust and are decently clad,
the needy ones being clothed by the kinder
garten society. They represent all nations Of
Saxons, Germans, Danes and Swedes. Here
and there is blue-eyed, red-cheeked and
dark haired Cimbrian face, and many jolly
little Irish face is seen among them.
Some Of their faces are full of gentleness,
affection and intelligence, others are less re
sponsive to the efforts Of the teachers. These
children are the future family of the Nation,
and will be its rulers in our old age. The
kindergarten is step in the right direction.
The temperance folks, who have put forth aw-
full efforts without overcoming any resistance,
might learn a lesson of the kindergarten So
siety. To quote Comte again: Spontaneous
and gradual evolution far transcends any
dream of reform" The colored children have
free kindergarten of their own. In this
school the indefeasible actpresents itself that
the negroes are being rapidly blent with the
white race. We owe the colored children our
best efforts, for they have been taken out of
their natural development, where they would
have reached a civilization of their own, and
are placed in foreign enc, ages ahead of
them. in an unsuitable climate, and different
from the civilization they would naturally
have attained. Many of the colored children
are beautiful, intelligent and promising. The
free kindergarten society has the hopes and
best wishes of all, and should have their ma
teral aid and assistance.
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Foolish Advertising.

Philadelphia Record.
An English soap manufacturer has blazoned
the merits OF his soap In letters SIX feet long on
the face of the rocks near Suakim. The idea ok
advertising article that the natives never use,
in a language they don't understand, is worthy
of the intelligence Of man who regards thf
newspaper as medium far too expensive
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-06-14

PITTsBURGERs are not satisfied with the dis
sipation of dime museums and roller rinks, but
have become addicted to the game of sCopen-
hagen to such an extent that anxious mothers
are carding the papers in protest against the
''pernicious evil"
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-06-14

THAT pauper family shipped to Washington by
the Pittsburg guardian of the poor is being
treated to the longest free ride of the season.
From Ireland to Boston, from Boston to Pitts.
burg, thence to Washington, and from there
back to Boston, and, probably, to Ireland makes
round trip which should satisfy any reasonable
family in search of summer outing.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-06-14

A PRINCETON student has brilliant future
He is the best pitcher in the Intercollegiate
League and will rank well with the professional
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-01-12
WRECKED FULLMANS.
A Serious Railroad Accident In
Florida.
TWO CARS TELESC COPED.
A Novel But Deadly Duel Fought on Top
of a Kentucky TRAIN.
'wo CARS TELESCoPED
COLD STEEL-W ARM FL EsH.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, January ll.-An se-
cident occurred on the Pensacola & Atlantic
railroad yesterday morning between Chiaiey
and Boniface in which number OF persons
were seriously Injured. A passenger train
with two Pullman coaches for this city was
followed by freight At the locality indi-
Gated the train broke in two and the Pull
mans were left standing on the track. They
had Just rounded curve, so that the freight
train could not be seen and before
could be tagged it came dashing around
the point and struck the rear Pullman
telescoping the two cars and making a
complete wreck. The following persons
were injured: R. A. Durkee, St Paul,
Mimi, knee cut; George Sharp, CovingtonT,
Ky., hand crushed and internally injured: !:
VI. ii. Riley. Binghampton, n. T., hand
and arm crushed; F. S. McElfresh, Pull
man conductor, head and arm badly cut;
Henten A. Helpen, Jacksonville, ankle out
of Joint and badly bruised; Mrs, Askew St
Paul, Mimi, knee sprained and head
bruised. OF the injured all but He!P,en
came on through and arrived here this
morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-01-12
PENNSB0RO.
A Busy Little village In the Heart of the
Hills.
Special 10 the Register.
JULIA ID. GRANT.

A Busy Little village In the Heart of the
Hills.
Special 10 the Register.
PENNsBoRo, W. Va, January ll.-This
busy little town is situate in Ritchie county,
on the Parkersburg branch Of the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad, forty-two miles east Of
the latter city. The village is noted for the
large number of slaves and heading manu-
factured and shipped from here, the most
of which goes to Baltimore and from there
it finds market in Europe.
The principal portion Of the shipm ants
are maue by the Kimball 4 Co., manufac'
tory, which is located here, and gives EN-.
ployment to large number Of men and
bows. Aside from this industry the village
contains about half a dozen stores, all OF
which seem to be in prosperous condition
The most extensive business in a mercantile
way is carried on by Major Greed Collins,
who, in addition to large regular retail
trade, handles large amount OF tobacco,
and this commodity is now coming
into market pretty lively, and the prices
reallLeu OI Ino pIVNuSOh 10 SSH0iNSAS
and remunerative, when compared with
other products of the soil. Major Collins
informed the REGISTER correspondent thai
his purchases for this season will probably
aggregate 100000 pounds Of the weed.
The Major has by lite of industry and
fair dealing, accumulated fair competency
of this worlds goods, and has now in course
of erection a fine residence beautifully
located. and commanding fine
view, which, when finished, will
be one of the handsomest private residences
in the State. Another branch of ira lie is
also carried on here and is worthy Of note
Capt. F. II. Martin, dealer in furs and hides
of all descriptions, and it is astonish NJ to
see the large number now offered tor sale
here, and the quality oil the fur is said to be
excellent. Red and gray fox, com. opos
sum, skunk, mink and otter, especially the
latter, command good prices. Mr.. Martin
also ships q large amount Of butter and
eggs 10 the eastern markes. his iurs he
ships direct to New York City. The genia
Captain also knows hCw to run good no
tel.
Mr.. Jacob Meats, sgel Sc years, ard ont
Of the pioneer settlers of this county, wa
consigned to his last resting place 10 tn
Harrisyille cemetery to day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-01-12
VANDERBILT.
The Great Railroad MOnOpOlist in a
Few Role.
He Generously Gives to Mrs, U. S, Grant
the Judgment He held Against
the General.

NEW York, January 1.-THE following
letter was sent to Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant, by
Nr ". h. VANDERBILT:
$40 FIFTH AVE-, January 10, 1885.
Mrs; Ulysses s. Grant:
DEAR MADAME-So many misrepresenta-
tons have appeared in regard to the loan
made me to G = ersl G,an, aAd reflect
ing units y uSo him ard myset that it
seems proper to briefly recite the facts. On
Sund, Y, the fourth of May last, Gen. Grant
called at my house and asked me to lend
him $4,000 for one day. gave him my
check W uEour question, not because the
transaction was business-ike, but simply
because the request came from Gen.
Grant. The misfortunes which oyerwhelm-
ed him in the next twenty-four hours
aroused sympathy and the regret OF the
whole country. You and he sentme within
'ew days Of the time the deeds'of your joint
property to cover this obligation and urged
nv acceptance, on the ground that this was
the only debt Of honor which the general
had personally incurred and these deeds L
returned. During my absence in Europe the
General delivered to my attorney mort
papss upon all his real estate, household
effects. swords, medals and works Of art,
which we're memorials of his victories ana
presents from governments all over the
world. These securities were, in his judg-
ment worth the $3.50, 900. Ath solicitation
necessary steps were taken by Judgment,
ETC., to reduce these properties TO possession
and the articles mentioned have this day
been bought in by me, and the amounts
bid applied in reduction Of the debt Now
that / am liberty to treat these things as my
own, the disposition of the whole matter most
in accord with my feelings is this,
/ I present to you, as your separate estate the
/ debt and Judgment hold against General
| Grant also the mortgage upon his real
| estate and all his household furniture and
ornaments coupled only with the condition
| that the swords, commissions, medals,
gifts from the United States cities and
! foreign governments, and ell articles oI
historical value and interest shall at the
I Generals death, or, If you desire It. sooner,
be presented to the Government at Wash
| iurton' where they viii remain as perpetual
memorials ofhis fame and the history Of hi;
time. enclose herewith the assignments
TO Won Of the mortgages and Judgements
bill of sale Of personal property and deed O
trust, in which the articles of historical in
terest are enumerated A copy Of this trus
|, deed viii, With your approval, be forwarded
Sto the President Of the United States To-
deposit in the proper department.
Trusting this action viii meet with you
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-01-12
FATAL BLOOD POISONING.
OF Cases in brooklyn Attracting

frequency OF Cases in Brooklyn Attracting
Attention.
BRooKLYx, January 10.--The several
csees,of death from blood poisoning which
Lave recenilp occurred in this city have not
only attracted the attention of members of
the medical profession, but OF the general
public, who have also become interested in
The subject. The death of the Rev.
DR.. Schenck was due to blood poison
ing, gangrene having set in after
having q corn trimmed. Yesterday Mr.
Henry McClosky, father of the Rev. John
McCloskey, died from the same cause, Like
Mr.. Schenck, be hada a corn trimmed, after
which the toe began swelling. A doctor
was called in and treated him tor erysipelas
but the toe became so swollen :hattwo othel
physicians were called in consultation, and
theg found that gangrene had set in and
that the poison had gone through the sys-
lem and it was too late to save him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-01-12
LIGHTNING uspINes.

Capt. Charles W. Folger, only son of the
late Secretary Folger, died yesterday at
Geneva, N. Y, Of consumption.
Capt. Thomas Phelan, who was 80 badly
cut up in o 0'Donoyan Rossa's Office Friday
night, is still alive. -
Pat Mcclure, of Big Mine Run, Pa, hit
his wife with.a chair and she died. Nc
Guire was arrested.
] The Baltimore Day has passed into the
hands of an assignee, 1t liabilities are
placed at $4,000.
Lewis Carr has been arrested at Seiders-
vile, Pc. for killing his son. He confesses
be deed, but claims it was done in self-de-
fense. - -
The British ambassador at Berlin has pro-
posed to Bismarck to maintain the neutral
ity of the Sandwich Islands.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-01-12
SAID TO BE PEERS SON.
Tbs Story of Car Starter Employed in
Pittsburg.

Tbs Story of a Car Starter Employed in
Pittsburg.
PIrTsBURG, January l0.-It is said that
Thomas King, zar starter on the Birming-
ham line at the Union Depot is the SON OF
an English peer who has run through sevor.
fortunes. He is said to be graduate Of
Oxford and is civil engineer BY profession.
In 1876 he came to this city in com
pany with a medical student At
ter fitting about in good so
ciety he disappeared suddeny. Sever
al wears after he returned During his ab-
sence abroad he hsda varied experien e.
He was disowned BY his parents for marry
ing against their wishes However. not
long since he secured a fortune in England,
but sunk il ali in sheepraising in Australia
After coming 10 this city again and exPer-
fencing the vicissitndes otiiie in every form,
he secured work asan engineer on the Davis
Island dam. When his services were dis
pensed with he secured the position of car
starter, and now be can be found at his past
daily.