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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-09-24
JAMES A. LEIGH.

The above named gentleman is too
well known in this community to need
more than few passing remarks from
us. Mr.. Leech has been engaged in
his present occupation for the past
80 years, serving an apprenticeship
of years in the old country. He
is considered one Of the best house,
sign and carriage painters in this
section Of the country. He also does
paper hanging of all kinds, making a
specially of ceiling decorations. A
good many of our best houses in
town show his handiwork, both out
side and in. The decoration of CELL
ings requires a special talent in that
line. There has got to be some per-
fcctness of design, or the work does
not look well, and when we are in
need of having work of that character
done, we naturally ask who is the
best man in that line, for we do not
feel like buying expensive material
and trusting anybody who can han
die paste brush to put it on. But
when we have a workman in our
midst that we can rely upon, one
that has been thoroughly tested for
years, we have no hesitancy in plac-
ing our work in his hands.
Such is the confidence that Mr..
Lccch enjoys from his many patrons.
Mr.. Leech's trade is not confined to
Paw Paw alone, but extends all over
this and adjoining counties, having
been called as far as Howard City to
do work. His place of business is on
Gremps street. You will find Mr..
Leech clever gentleman with whom
to deal, and he has so conducted his
business as to gain the entire conf
dencc of all with whom he has had
dealings.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-09-24
JOHN w. FREE

1t gives us great pleasure to say a
few words of the above enterprising
gentleman. Mr.. Free has been in
the hardware business for the past
fourteen years. His pleasant and
commodious store is located on the
north side of Main street. On entering
this establishment one is impressed
with the order displayed in the ar
rangement Of his stock. The list
embraces complete and varied as
sortment of hardware of all kinds, a
general line of English and American
cutlery, all kinds of mechanics tools
and supplies, horse shoes and nails,
and large stock of tinware and
house furnishing goods of every des-
cription. Mr.. Free is a very large
dealer in heavy and shelf hardware,
builders, mill and factory furnishings
of all kinds and is prepared to fill all
orders promptly. In the way OF
stoves will be found all the best
makes, both cooking and heating, for
coal or wood.
This gentleman has tin shop in
connection with his store and is pre-
pared to do all kinds of tin roofing,
guttering, spouting and general job
work. He also keeps full line Of
paints, oils, glass, sash, doors, etc.
Mr.. Free is an agreeable and hon
orable gentleman, and people deal.
ing with him will receive gentleman.
ly and courteous treatment at all
times.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-09-24

The TRUE NonruERSER is one Of the old
est institutions in our town, having been
established more than thirty years. It has
by far the largest circulation Of any news
paper in the county. 1t gives all the local
news, having an efficient corps Of co,res-
pondenis, located in all parts of tho county.
Complies in every department.. Terms
9l.5C per year. Subscribe for IL
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-09-24

THE CARPET DEPARTMENT
Is up stairs, and occupies room especial
ly adapted for the display of such goods
having plenty of light. The goods shown in
this department embrace everything in the
carpet line from the cheapest to the costliest
also a fine line of rugs ottomans, etc.
Mr.. Broughton is very ably assisted in
conducting the affairs of his store by his
clerks, Messrs. Randall, Rogers and Gustin,
whose gentlemanly and courteous manners
have added largely to the popularity of this
house.
Jay l.. Randall has been with Mr..
Broughton ever since starting in business,
and has proven himself to be an upright and
trustworthy young man, understanding the
trade thoroughly, and putting forth every
effort to please not only his employers, but
customers as well.
w. L. Gustin.-This gentleman has also
been with Mr.. Broughton from the start.
Mr.. Gustin has grown up ia the dry goods
trade, commencing when mere boy, and
shows an aptitude for the business that would
do credit to those much older than himself.
His modest and obliging manners have won
him hosts Of friends.
Elton A. Rogers Although this gentle
man has been connected with the dry
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-18
ATTEMPT AT MURDER.
Charles Mitchell, Jealous Negro, Shoots
His Rival Through the Lungs.

About half past o'clock last night Simon Cox
colored fifty years of age, living above Ezekiel
Roberts's saloon. No rs Virginia avenue, was
shot by Charles Mitchell, colored. Mitchell is
a much younger man, and works for jackson
Landers, while Cox is a cook at the Union-depot
restaurant. The third person interested in the
difficulty is the notorious Mary Reed, also col
ored. She it is supposed, has been living with
Cox and at the same time receiving the atten-
tions of Mitchell. Last evening, as Cox came
out of his room, Mitchell met him at the head Of
the stairs, greeting him WITH "D-n you in
tend to kill you" With this he struck Cox a
severe blow on the head, causing an ugly injury,
and in the next instant firing one shot from
twenty two-calibre revolver, rapidly left the
place. Cox cried out. II am shot" The fire.
ouenters of the saloon and occupants of the
rooms above ran to him as he lay on the floor.
He was removed to the station
house, where DR.. Combs examined
and dressed the wound. The ball entered the
body just below the right nipple, and, it is
thought, penetrated the lower lobe Of the right
lung Cox did not complain of its hurting him
until he tried to lay down, when the wound be-
came very painful. His pulse remained strong
the worst symptom appearing in his splitting
blood. DR.. Combs says the wound is not neces-
sarily fatal. Cox was sent to the hospital. No
one about the saloon would give an account of
the quarrel Or it's origin, and Cox volunteered
only the meager statement given herein.
Doubtless it came from jealousy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-18
The Knightst0wn Home.

The officers of the Soldiers Orphans Home
and the Asylum for Feeble minded Children,
located near Knightstown, yesterday submitted
to the Governor their seventh annual report
The trustees, in abiding to the resignation of
Rev. T. NJ. Smith as superintendent, in last
August, speak of him as an honest and conscien-
tious man, who was thorough Christian, and
who did the best that he could. Professor Nor
ris. the present superintendent, they character
ize as "the right man in the right place" There
is no other alusion to the difficulties through
which the institution has passed during the past
year.
There are now IA soldiers orphans and 1O4
feeble minded children in the institution. 1t is
claimed that many improvements are needed,
but they cannot be made without special provs-
ion by the Legislature as the present appropria-
ton is barely sufficient for the current expendi-
lures. Besides, the institution is badly in debt,
as a result of the bad management of the old
officers. The gross receipts from March to No
vember were $13, SCI. &C. of which $13, 337 80 was
from the legislative appropriations The expend-
lures amounted to $l3. $50. 81, leaving balance
on hand of So 25 The Orphan Asylum receipts
were $8, 947.55, and the expenditures SIS, $685. 81,
leaving on hand balauce of $54S 6S.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-18
A RENTED Fine.

Governor Gray submitted to the Attorney gen
eral the question: "On April 9, 1855, Milford
Dick was convicted of assault and battery in the
Kosciusko Circuit Court and fined in the sum of
$780, Daniel j. Dick became replevin bail, and
on June II, 1885, paid the fine and costs in order
to relieve his real estate from the lien Of the
judgment, and with the understanding that an
application would be made to remit the fine, and
in case it was RENTED the money should be re-
funded. was not informed that such an agree
ment had been made. or that the fine had been
paid, and on Nov. 30 RENTED the ine Would
it be lawful for the clerk to refund the money to
Daniel j. Dick under the circumstances, the
money being still in the clerks hands"
In answer, the Attorney general says: 1T is
my opinion that if Daniel j. Dick had paid the
money to the county clerk in satisfaction of the
judgment against him, he would be entitled to
have it refunded to him by the clerk. The fact
that it was paid by him as replevn bail does not,
think, make any difference in the application
of the principle" Knole VS.. United States. 95
U. S. Report, 14915i and Tourney. Attorney
general, Kelly's Report, COG, are cited as au
thoritieS,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-18
CRIMINAL COURT MATTERS.
The Crowd of Morbidly Curious-Arrested
for Forgery and Immediately Released.

A lot Of prisoners on partial report of the
grand jury, yesterday afternoon, had been ar
raigned and entered the usual plea, when Bailiff
Carleton prepared to take them back to Jail. In
the spectators seats was the crowd Of the NOR
bidly curious one always finds in criminal
court room. There was nothing in this group of
prisoners to excite extraordinary interest Every
one had the common stamp of bad luck, and
none of them were held to answer a higher crime
than petit larceny, but half of them had not
passed the courtroom door before the crowd, as
il moved by the same impulse, rapidly crowded
after the procession. "Look at those fools, said
Judge Norton; mot content with staring at the
prisoners as long as they were in the room, they
rush idiotically after them with the expectation
of seeing something"
"Can you account for it9' asked reporter
NO. only through morbid curiosity, which is
itself inexpcable"
about half the crowd sooner or later will
doubtless be in the same court on like charges"
mo doubt of it.7
The grand jury then came in with its final
report, and among the indictments was one for
forgery. The accused had not been arrested.
and the prosecuting attorney, receiving intima-
lions that he had been one of the spectators a
-
officer responded Immediately, and taking the
papers. found the man wanted in the corridor.
While this was going the assistant prosecuting
attorney began to tell the story of the offense.
'It happened in 1881"
THE statute of limitation applies, does it not.
Joea asked Judge Norton.
II think not" said Assistant Prosecutor Keel
ing. Five years is the limit within which in
dictment can be found on that crime.
The statute was referred to- and the attorney
found that the limit for action for forgery
did not go beyond two years.
THAT lets him out" said the prosecutor. and
in a few minutes more John W. Curtis of Indi
anola was released on his own recognizance. He
is charged with forging the name of John Warff
to $50 promissory note in 1881. Why the grand
jury took up the charge at this late date, and in
dicted the man without thorough knowledge of
the statute Of limitation, was not explained.
The assistant prosecutor says he was not asked
about the limit of the law, and paid little atten-
ton to the case in the hurry of preparing papers
in other matters.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-18
A CONFERENCE OF REPUBLICANS.
The State Central Committee and Prominent
Republicans Meet to Consider Prospects.

A meeting of the Republican State central
committee was held at the Denison House last
evening for the purpose of taking the preliminary
steps in organizing for the campaign next year
All the districts except the First Third, Twelfth
and Thirteenth were represented, the mem
bers whe were present being S. N.
Chambers, of the Second district; A.
D. Vanosdel, Fourth E. F. Branch, Fifth;
j. F. Wildman, Sixth; D. M. Ransdell, Seventh;
]. d. Early, of Terre Haute, and j. C. CLANCY
of Sullivan, from the Eighth; W. H. Hart
Ninth; Charles Harley. Tenth, and ]. I. Ollie
Eleventh. A number of the leading Republic
ans, representing the different parts of the State
were drawn together by the business of the
meeting, among whom were j. /. Irwin of Co.
lumbus; George W. Grubbs and James H. Jor-
dan, of Martinsville, L: Fl. Ristine T. L.
nedy, of Charlottesville; j. H. Lindley and
H. E. Hadley of Rockville George B. Williams
j. NJ. Reynolds and B. Wilson Smith, of Lafay-
cite; l.. NJ. Campbell and John " Hadley, of
Danville; Eugene H. Bundy. of New Castle;
Oliver W. R. Huff and Mr.. Duncan, of Green
field; w. T. Durbin. of Anderson; C. c.
Schroeder, of Huntingburg Eugene G. Hay. of
Madison; A. D. and o. E. Mohler, of Hunting
ton; FL. c. Hodges, of Paragon; Milton CARR.
gus, of Kokomo.
The prospects for the success of
the Republican party in the next
State campaign were discussed and the
opinion generally of those who spoke was that
the outlook was very encouraging. the disap-
pointment of the people over the failure of the
administration to fulfill it's promises and the
dissatisfaction existing among Democrats, as we'll
as the wrangling among the ofGce-seekers of the
party. contributing to condition of affairs
favorable to Republican success. The
confidence and earnestness of those
who were present was marked
characteristic of the meeting The opinion was
generally expressed that the Republicans should
begin work early. and it was decided that the
county mass conventions should be held on the
Both of next January, when one delegate from
each voting precinct will be chosen. On Feb
IL the delegates of the congressional districts
will meet ct some central point
and elect State committeeman to
represent the district The newly elected
members of the State committee will meet in
this city on Feb % and effect a new organiza-
ton. There was little said about the time of
holding the State convention, as that will be
left to the new committee but majority of
those who were present at the meeting seemed
to be in favor OF late convention.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-18
REJECTED BRIDES.
An Offer of Money Made to Republican Coun.
cilmen to Vote for Beck.

City Attorney W. L. Taylor will take posses
sion of that Office to-day Yesterday he and the
retiring attorney. Mr.. Denny, had a talk about
the business of the Office. Mr.. Taylor, for
some time, will retain the assistance of w. F.
Elliott.
In connection with this election it appears
that certain friends of Mr. Beck, the Democratic
nominee for the attorneyship. sought to break
the unanimity of the Republican caucus by d.
rect bribing Councilman Smithers says he was
approached by Beck supporter, whose name
he refused to give, and had an offer from him
of $500 if he would bolt the caucus nominee
I'VE have" said the briber, 1.-TWO votes, and
want only one more to elect Beck. Councilman
Newcomb also says he was offered 500, which
the money holder increased to 5000, if he would
give way. Councilman Benjamin had Demo
Gratis on his track all day Wednesday. Their
intention was to drive him into going back on
his caucus pledge 1t is possible the next grand
jury will take cognizance of the matter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-18
PROHIBITION IN KANSAS.
Eli Perkins Thinks 1t Is Success and Tells
What He Saw There.

Eli Perkins melville D. Landon) passed
through Indianapolis yesterday on his lecture
route east The humorist has been lecturing in
NIL the prominent towns of Kansas
When Journal reporter asked him what was
the status of the prohibition movement in Kan
sas he said:
Prohibition in Kansas is practical success.
Ii has grown in favor from the commencement,
until now every saloon in the State is absolutely
sealed up"
'Do you mean every saloon7"
Eyes, sir; every saloon. Even down at Wich-
tia, over to Dodge City and in Wyandotte. To
peka, Atchison and Leavenworth closed their
last saloon months ago. Dodge City closed last
week"
''Then there ia no social drinking in the Slater
''There is mona No man can treat another
IL man wants drink he must go alone to a
drug store, make written statement that he is
sick, name the disease and carry the pint bottle
home"
lis the law sometimes brokena"
mot by drinking In saloon, for there are no
Saloons but men will sometimes break the law
In the drug stores by lying. They will say they
prohibition law is broken any oftener than the
law against stealing or Islander. All laws. even
the law against murder, are broken"
"How is temperance affecting the State2'
''It is reducing taxes. money is more plenty,
and the old, wrinkled whisky faces are smooth
ing themselves out Even the drunkards who
have boys growing up are in favor of prohibit
tion"
Speaking of taxes" continued Mr. Perkins,
"McPh erson, which used to pay 81. 800 for a
marshal and three policemen to govern the town,
has dismissed the policemen and employed a
iower-priced marshal. 1t costs the city now
but $500 year. She saves 81, 400 year."
'How is it with Topeka2"
"A reporter of the Topeka Capitol told me that
On an average twenty-five law and order breakers
ased to be arrested daily. Now. said he, it's
been four days since single man has been ar
rested The jails are becoming empty
''How is 1t affecting Kansas emigration
1T has brought boom of splendid emigrants
Incorporate emigrants now stop in Missouri
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-18
DEATH OF ;'AUNTIE' SMITH.
A Prominent Figure in the Cause of Prison
Reform Dies at Dublin.

Mrs Sarah J. Smith, formerly matron Of the
Indiana Female Reformatory, died at Dublin,
Ind, yesterday.
Sarah j. Smith was born Oct. 80, 1915, in
Dewsbury, England She married to James
Smith, Of Sheffield, Dec &c, 1886. Her warm
heart and devoted Christian character led her to
befriend the frendless from early life. In the
year 1845, in the hope of regaining her failing
health by seeking different climate she came
to this country with her family, settling in
Wayne county, Indiana, where she soon began
again the work of visiting, encouraging and aid
ing the poor and unfortunate regardless of
color or nationality.
Soon after the beginning of the war sac was
early in the field, visiting the.sick and wounded
in the hospitals, and assisting the freedmen;
afterwards coming to Indianapolis, originating
and establishing "a home" for friendless women.
In this field she met with great success also,
with many noble and generous friends who as
sisted in erecting a large building for this pur-
pose but which was soon destroyed by
fire. Again, not daunted in her
work, she soon secured funds
sufficient to rebuild. Finding from her expert
ence il this home, and in visiting jais and peni-
IentlarleS, the great necessity or reform In
penal institutions, she went before the Legisla-
ture of Indiana and argued the necessity of such
reformatory institution in this State and by
personal effort with the members, succeeded in
getting granted an appropriation for
the erection of such a building
which now stands credit to the State.
Just previous to its completion she, with her
husband, spent year on the other side of the
Atlantic. visiting reformatory and penal institu-
tions for the purpose of better fitting her for
the work to which she had dedicated her life,
and on her return, in 1872, she was appointed
superintendent of the Indiana institution which
position she held until October, 1885, being
obliged to resign on account of the health of her
husband. The familiar parting words, God
bless you, my dear" will be remembered and
cherished by hundreds of inmates who have left
her motherly care.
She was greatly aided in her work by Governor
and Mrs Hendricks, and often looked to them
for counsel and advice in the management of
the Reformatory, and. upon hearing of his sud
den death, fastened to join Mrs Hend ricks to
lend her sympathy.
This was the last of her loving work. and in a
few days life of love and labor gave place to an
unending rest, to join her companion, who had
preceded her one year to Meir heavenly home"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-18

the four The aforementioned was based on
discount of 16 % cents from the Hasselman
contract of last year The Commissioners award
ed the contract to the Hasselman Company
which agrees to furnish the best articles at the
prices specified, and deliver them at the court
house free of charge 1t is estimated that there
will be difference of about $4,000 in favor of
the stationery expenditures this year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-18
The County Stationery.

The County Commissioners did but little else
yesterday than consider the bids for stationery
supplies. In his proposals each bidder covered
everything-books. records, blanks, and all arti-
the various county officers. An approximate
estimate was made upon the aggregate figures
of each bid, that of the Hasselman Journal Com
pany being $500 less than the next lowest bid,
which came from Burford. Bakers bid was
next, and the Sentinel Companys the highest Of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-18
The States Swamp Lands.

Governor Gray, who has returned from Wash
ington, says that while there he made inquiries
in regard to Indianas swampland claims, and
he has authorized settlement to be made on the
basis of the land plats and field notes. He thinks
that the State will be paid 81. % an acre for be-
tween IA, 900 and 80, 900 acres.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-18

HAVE at my jewelry store, No. East Wash
ington street. large stock of choice brilliant
diamonds in lace pins, earrings, studs, finger
rings collar buttons, ETC., and have just received
a large lot of handsome gold-headed canes; all
Of which I offer at moderate prices. and warrant
every article exactly as represented
r. M HERR0N
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-18
Merry Christmas.

Please don't forget that we have many articles
suitable for Christmas. among which plated
table ware, pearl, ivory and buck handle carvers
in cases, pearl and ivory handle knives, fruit
Knives nut picks, ladies' scissors and toilet sets
in cases. Henley rink and club skates, and
satchels at reduced prices. Call and get your
moneys worth HILDEBRAND & FUGATE,
80 South Meridian street
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-18
Mrs. Stumph Adjudged To BE Sane.

Mrs. Emma Stumph was found. by the jury
trying the case in the Circuit Court, to be sane.
Ten of the jurors had hard time of it to con-
vince the other two that the woman was all
right mentally. A verdict was not reached until
o'clock Yesterday morning
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-18
Holiday Excursion Rates.

The Bee-line railway, c., c.. G. & T.. and I. 6
St. L., will sell round-trip excursion tickets be-
tween all stations at two cents per mile each
way, on Dec "a, 25and31, 1885, and Jan. l. 1886
good to return till jar 2 1885, inclusive. Chill
dren half rates. Tickets on sale at No. Bates
House. 1876 South Illinois street and Union De
pot ticket Offices
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-18
Lectures for Young Peop,e.

A lecture on Daniel Boone will be given at
Plymouth Church this afternoon, at Ala o'clock,
by Miss Margaret Merker, of Louisville. These
lectures are very interesting to the old as we'll as
the young
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-18
Seal Cans !

A few still left at very low prices; also. fine
Gloves and Holiday Hats. Seatons Hat Store,
25 North Pennsylvania street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-18

TINE best patterns Of folding beds at King &
Elders.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-18

Mrs. Sarah J. Smith, formerly matron of the
Indiana Female Reformatory, died at Dublin,
Ind, yesterday.