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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-27
HE WAS WILD WITH LOVE.
The Scion of the Duke of Argyll Testifies al
to Why He Sought Death.
New York Special.

New York Special.
General Francis Norman Murray, the young
Englishman who claims to be related to the
Duke of Argyll, walked into the Jefferson mar
ket Police Court this morning, almost side by
side with the charming young wife whom he
tried to persuade to take poison last Tuesday. at
the same time that he did. Both of the young
people are unusually good looking. He is tall
and manly, with red cheeks and slight brown
mustache. while the two weeks bride has light
figure. She is not quite eighteen. They were
both stylishly dressed to day. They sat within
few feet Of each other during the entire pro-
ceedings, but never spoke word.
Mrs. Murray was the first to take the stand.
She testified, in brief, that she had changed her
residence so as to escape her husband. On Tues
day he learned her address. and about $50 came
to the house, forced his way into her room, and
pleaded with her to return to England with him,
if not as his wife, then as his sister, She refused
to do either; whereupon he left the ROOM but
returned shortly afterward with three bottles.
They were labeled Opium, Chlorine" and
whisky" Her husband mixed them in tum-
bier, and wanted her to drink half while he took
the rest He said it would be good for both
of them. In answer to the question whether
she begged him to give her some, Mrs. Murray
stated that she was very excited, and might have
said almost anything. When he presented the
pistol she screamed ard the laudlady came into
the room. He handed the revolver TO her.
Mrs. McQuade, the landlady, then testified
that Murray said, as he saw her: II love my
wife too much to harm her."
Mr. Murray was next called, and took the
stand, laboring under evident excitement. He
told his story so earnestly and with so much
feeling that it was plain that his troubles have
come out Of his intense love for the girl He
said that for two nights before discovering her
he had neither slept nor eaten anything. When
Mrs. McQuade refused to let him in the house
he begged her, for Gods sake to do so, and she
consented finally. He pleaded with his wife for
three hours to return to him, and when they
were parting both broke down under the strain.
II was half mad" the young husband con-
tinued, .'but had no idea of shooting her.
would thousand times rather die myself.
drank some whisky after l gave her my pistol
and knew nothing more until / woke up the
next morning In the hospital"
The trial was not ended. and Murray was re-
manded to Jail. His wife is in the House of
Detention as a witness Her mother has been
called for by Mr.. Murray, and she Will start for
here on Saturday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-27
THIRTY YEARS a PAUPER.
Failure to Produce Cold and Silver Out Of
Baser Metals Results in Madness.
New York Special.

New York Special.
Epidemus Irving, who has been for thirty
years an inmate of the almshouse on Wards
Island as an imbecile, will now be transferred to
a private asylum. The city was aroused gen.
Grafton ago by report that he, then student
of chemistry, had discovered the secret of trans-
hitting the baser metals into the more precious
ones. SO convinced was Irving OF this discoy-
cry that he invested money in zinc works in
New Jersey. By his discovery zinc was to be
turned into silver and iron into gold. The re-
suit was the establishment of the New Jersey
Zinc Company and the New Jersey Zinc and
Iron Company
The failure to realize his great hopes drove
Irving mad, and, having apparently lost all his
money, he was sent alternately to the aims
house. on Blackwels Island, and the lunatlc
asylum, on Wards Island Being apparently
without friends and money, the unfortunate man
has for thirty years been under the charge of
the almshouse governors and their successors,
the Commissioners of Charities and Correction.
The companies with which he had been con-
nected failed. The works were sold off. and the
affairs placed in the hands Of a receiver. The
assets were divided among the stockhold-
ers; but the fate of Irving seems to have
been lost sight Of by his associates, aud
their receiver was unable to find him for
many years. A short time ago 1t was learned
that the unfortunate man was in the almshouso
at Wards Island, and as his share OF assets
amounted to about s., 200 it was thought Judi-
cious to ascertain whether or not he was capable
OF taking care of his property. Inc snerii
jury decided yesterday that the old man, Tor the
student had become decrepit as wen as lmDeclle,
was not of sufficiently sound mind
After the money is obtained he Will De trans
ferred to private institution, where he Will Dc
lasts, and that will no doub. be as long as he
lives
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-27
Our New Scotch Ha,ne.

Far fra auld Scotia's hills an dales ava
Lang lang we've wandered on this far aft Shore
But like as like can be we've CARED our hame
picture of the we II ken more.
Both butt an ben right cannily we strive,
To keep the image o the Ian we To-,
Hard by the Smiddy's fire blinks cheerily,
An stains the gloaInin' wi its ruddy glow.
At dusk our ng,e glintin bonnily
When our twa BARNS rim jinkin round at play
hear the guild man frae the studdie come
An ken his work is done for a. the day.
Then soon the maskin pat pits in it's lay,
An ilka corner cas- a welcome hame,
Then saft the snick he lifts an ee to ee.
My Draw, Draw burniwin his kisses claim.
The wee leal lassies gain the fathers knee
An cuddle softly doon-ah well ween
Nae ither twa sic BARNS sac Draw, sac fer
AS winsome Annie an sweet bonnie Jean.
Hard by our hame there sings wimplin burn
The Linn Spoot splashin down upon its stanes
Less pure by far 1 ken it's waters
Than eer the love between twa remains
All rnucke gowd an muckle gear and land,
My neebor Ger the way may ca her AIM
But she can haze them a'-but gle to me
My bonnie cottage in our quiet lane;
An at the cracklin' ingle seated round
Nae fash, fear within me heart ee,
Ny BARNS sac sweet my burniwin sac Draw,
dinna ken what mair the warld can gle.
"A. Fl. Davis. in Charleston iIll.) Courier.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-27
Autograph Collectors.

oliver Wendell Holmes, in January Atlantic.
The commonest letters are those asking for
autographs. A simple request accompanying a
stamped envelope directed to the applicant, and
containing the card or slip of paper to be written
on will often bring an answer. IT the applicant
will not take the trouble to make everything as
easy as possible to the respondent but content
himself with sending stamp. his letter should
go into the waste basket and the stamp be appro-
priated as the person thus imposed upon sees fit.
The request should always be brief the best
ever received had no length at all, but simply a
blank card in a stamped and directed envelope
The number of words sometimes used to convey
the applicants request is truly astonishing A
really important message may be expressed very
briefly.
Master Barnardine, you must rise and be
hanged, Master Banardine You must be so
good, sir to rise and be put to DEATH" This is
to the point; no apologies explanations, circum
locutions but plain statement of just what
was wanted Autograph letters very commonly
begin
ceiving-"
Of course, I am, idiot! Why don't you say
what you want, and not poster me with your
proem and all the paiations of your petitionf
Three or four pages of note paper are not an UNI
common allowance for request of this Kind.
One ought not to read them, but one does not
feel quite sure that there may not be some re
deeming sentence.
Here is another pattern:
DtdF DIT all H1dklDS d COIleCtlOH OF LOS
autographs of all the noted people Of the day
and would be glad to include yours among them.
l have already those of several members of the
State government and other notorieties and feel
that my list is incomplete without, etc. Would
you kindly add to your signature the first, sew
enth and twelfth verses of your poem aboutP
- ETC.
Another form has made its appearance of late
Dear Sir-As at your advanced period of life
you will not, of course write autographs much
longer, hasten to beg your Immediate atten
tion to my request"
When my honored ancestor, Governor Thorn
as Dudley, was getting well on in years, some
ingenious person sent him-so Cotton Matthel
tells us-the following anagram on his name:
Thomas Dudley,
All, old must die.
This was an entirely unnecessary piece of in
formation to the old gentleman, who was fully
aware of the incapacities, infirmties and limited
prospects of his overripe period of life without
being reminded of the facts, was shown by
the poetry found in his pocket after his death
do not know whether or not he WINGED under
his auagram, which was probably meant to an
noy him. For myself. / have answered the wri
tiers of these monitory letters like any others
have compassionate and kindly interest in
semi parbarians. but it is not my special bust
ness to teach lem the deceneies of civilized
| life.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-27
An Inquiry of st. Paul.



The historian doesn't know where this story
had ts actual origin, but it told for true"
a recent ocean voyage to enliven the company:
A gentleman who had INDUCED quite too freely
and hadn't had the discovery made for him in
season to get carriage, was helped home by a
an exhilarated way, and asked his benefactors
name.
my name? said the gentleman from Samaria,
"Oh I'm st. Paul"
The inebriate steaded himself by final effort,
and looked dreamlly at his departing friend.
Il shay" said he 'St Paul! Did you ever
get any answer to that id long letter you
wrote the Ephesians"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-27

lister or fuuctionary in the neighberhood. You
know what country communities are, and what
unpleasant talk would have followed. Then my
father consulted me, and the result was decis-
ion to wait awhile. Two weeks ago was ordained
minister, and our plans were then carried out
The couple have just married were my own
father and mother"'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-27
Not that Kind of a BustIe.

" 3
Professor at Vassar College-Now, young
ladies, propose to lecture on human anatomy.
but cannot while there is SO much hustle
among you.
All-Professor, we can take our bustles off.
Professor (confused)- I'LL didn't mean that
way. You misunderstood me.
Allah, thanks! You think they are out of
shape, but they are in style.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-27
An Unexpected Explosion.

st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Professor Bernstein (expatiatin2) -Life is hol-
low; it is a bubble; nothing is what it seems.
Everybody-How beautiful!
Professor B.-We are walking on volcanoes,
which may at any moment overwhem US.
Everybody-How true!
Professor B. getting eXcited)-I myself could
explode this volcano. For instance, there are
some men VINO habitually deceive their wives.
Six men (risingl-Well, Professor, I can assure
you
faint
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-27
Necessary Information.

Hotel Clerk-Excuse me, sir, but you are
Colonel Blood. are you not?
Colonel Blood-Yes, sab.
Hotel Clerk-From Kentucky9
Colonel Blood-Yes sab.
Hotel Clerk-Room 444l
Colonel Bood-Yes, sab.
Hotel Clerk-Thanks. Colonel The three bot
ties attached to the wall OF your room are hand
grenades; their contents to be used in case
of fire only.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-27
Good Advice Appreciated.

New York Times.
Occasional Churchgoer Ito minister) THAT
was good advice you gave this morning. Mr..
Goodman, about laying up treasures where
neither moth nor rust can corrupt, and where
thieves cannot break through nor steal
Minister (earnesty)-It was, indeed, sir, and
trust you will profit by it.
Occasional Churchgoer-I intend to. Every
cent can raise goes into land. Moth ard rust
can't hurt land and no thief can steal it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-27
A Dangerous Medicine.

New York Times.
Young Physician Ito patient Did you follow
my directions in taking the little pills-one
every three hours?
Patient-Wel-er-y see Doc
Young Physician-G heavens! You didn't
take them oftener than that9
PATIENT didn't take any. My little boy got
hold of the bottle in the night and ate them all
up.
Young Physician chastity -Where is the boy?
Patient-The last l heard Of him he was out
in the back yard stoning cats"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-27
Muzzies for Mad Dogs.
London Trntl

L0nuOH
am glad that Colonel Henderson has acted
upon my suggestion and issued orders. which
are to come in force on and after the 10th, for
the muzzling of all dogs within six-inile radius
of Charing Cross. DIR. Wild writes TO the news-,
papers to say that hydrophobia increases rather
than dminishes when dogs are muzzed. +
question this. but assuming it TO be correct, I
should prefer to come across q dozen mad mas>
tiffs with muzzles on to one single poodle with
out muzze. and So should think, would most
people.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-27
Angling for a Trip.

Philadelphia Call.
Little Fred-"Oh, mammal Fido bit me-"
Mamma-'Not badly, / notice."
Right in the finger, mamma Do you know,
/ think he's madw
Nonsense. Fred
81 wanted him to bite me, mamma"
Why, what do You mean. Won silly felow9"
II want to go to Paris They are sending
lots of boys there when dogs bite EN-"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-27
An Uncertain Future.

New York Sun.
"Do you ever stop to think, young man." said
a clerical looking gentleman TO the passenger in
the next seat, what the future may have in
store?'
Indeed do. sir" was the melancholy reply.
II realize that my future is dark and uncertain"
"And you will strive to make it brighter9"
Il am powerless in the matter. 1t all rests
with the managers. I'm professional base ball
player
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-27
WHIMSICALITIES.
A Creature of Sentiment.

New York Sun.
Second husband Ito wife)-Are you as fond of
me as you were of your first husband, dearl
Wife-Yes indeed and if you were to die.
John, would be just as fond of my third. I'm
not woman to marry for anything but love-"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-27
READING FOR THE DAY.

As Islam's Prophet, when his last day drew
Nigh to its close, besought all men to say
Whom he had wronged, to whom he then should
pay
A debt forgotten or for pardon sue
And through the silence of his weeping friends,
A strange voice cried: Thou owest me a debt"
"Allah be praised" he answered. Even yet
He gives me power to make the amends.
O, frend / thank thee for thy timely word"
SO runs the tale. It's lesson all may heed,
For all have sinned in thought, word, or deed,
Or like the prophet, through neglect have erred.
An need forgiveness, all have debts to pay
Ere the night cometh, while it still is day.
John g. Whittier in the INDEPENDENT
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-27

Brother, do you intend to spend eternity in
hellP "O-h, y-e-s!' sang out the devoted
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-27
sunday-school lesson for j an. 8, 1886.


sunday-school Lesson for Jan. 3, 1886.
JOSIAH AND THE BOOK THE LAw.--H Kings xxi,
1-13.
GOLDEN TEXTILE did toat which was right in the
sight of the Lord.-II Kings xxi, 2.
From the time of the good King Hezekiah to
that of Josiah was one of the darkest saddest
periods of Jewish history. Manasseh, son of
Hezekiah who reigned over fifty years, was SO
thoroughly bad that the rabbis insist he will
never see heaven; and many of them say that
neither Ahab, Jeroboam nor Manasseh shall have
any part in the life 10 come. He introduced the
heather affairs and idols inside the Temple of
God; no prosecuted the true worshipers of Je
hovah. and caused Isaiah, the prophet, to be
''sawn asunder" just outside Jerusalem.
Some of ''the great psalms" were written
during the fiery trials of Manasseh's reign" as
the 10th, 63d, 18th, l40th-Geikie, " 81 He was
taken prisoner and carried to Babylon-II
Chron., xxx H. He there and then was
"nade to know that the Lord was God" He
became penitent, and was restored to the king
dom-v. IL, 13. He was followed by his son
Anon. whose short reign of two years was with
out important incident He was slain, and then
a great assembly Of the nation was called to
choose king
SOME OF THE LESSONS
l. child may begin at very early age re-
hgious life. Many children at eight are old
enough to begin a church life, and Christian
life much earlier.
2 Read to children the story of David and
Josiah, and Of good men, that they may know
how to walk in the way that pleases God. But
don't expect them to be and do better than these
examples before you decide them fit to join the
church. The great effort and idea of life, rather
than sudden occasional fall, determines wheth
er they are Christians.
g. Gather all the offerings of all classes into
the one treasury of the Lord and honor all gifts
alike, large and small
A. The book of God, the Bible is often lost
book in many homes, and it is to be feared that
the Book as great revelation and gift of God
may be lost under the piles of lesson-leaves and
the tasks for weekly study.
5. Gods Word may be hidden for time, but
It cannot be destroyed.
g. The man who seeks to reform our institu-
TONS to elevate society, will be gladdened by
the unexpected discoveries of the words OF God.
LEADING POINTS.
l. When the light of the word of God ia
turned full and strong on mans life II shows US
how we deserve ''the wrath of God" because we
have not hearkened to his words. The exceed
ing sinfulness of sin is not realized, because men
judge of themselves in the poor, dim light of hui
man virtues and attainments rather than the in
tense white light of Gods character.
2 The duty is evident and pressing to 90 at
once and inquire of the Lord" about these ideas
of sin and salvation If the word shows you
more clearly 'the exceeding sinfulness Of sin" it
will also show you the almighty Savior
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-27


Strengthened out the others curls, another
smoothed out her sisters founces, and the third
had the other two busy arranging her shoes and
stockings.
Jon bour." said one. "Kees me- said the
other and one said: 81 'opee no rudee garcor :"
''Thev are French, said the Jumping Jack
Then the three dolls joined hands and COM
menced dancing and made circles around me.
Then the Jumping Jack took hold of me, and he
put his hand on my head aud, somehow, though
1t didn't hurt me a bit, l kind of pressed
down until was just about his size, and then
the little rocking-horse he teetered forward got
under me, and in a minute | was on his back
Then we seemed to be flying. and before knew
how it was done we were in the back parlor,
where the Christmas tree was 1t was cram
full of things
"Where will you hang?' asked the Jumping
Jack Take your choice"
"Oh don't care" said l. 'You might as
we'll hang me near that stick of candy When l
| get tired can refresh myself"
''Il est bien gentil, said one of the dolls.
! 'Charmant," said the other.
EFT ie Jaime" cried the other
| "But where's the rbbon?r asked the little
rocking horse. You might use my stirrup
| feathers"
''Jamais," said the dolls. He shall hang
with our sashes." and they took off their sashes
| and tied them together, and they put the whole
length of the ribbon very gently around my
| neck, and hltched the other end to the horse
and the dolls held the horse by the bit, and said
| ce bon garcon;" and they led him along very GEN
tly, and the Jumping Jack, as | went mp in the
air, just roared as kicked my legs about, high
| up in the tree.
| 1t was awful amusing to see them all sporting
| below me- 80 far down. They just raced
around the tree after they had lit my candle. If
| it hadn't been for some of the wax of one Of the
red tapers that melted and fell on me. it would
| have been nicer but didn't say anything.
Right near me was Jack -the-box / heard
him in his box. talking aud grumbling to him
self, and presently he said: Those dolls and
that horse, and that stupid Jumping Jack are
paying you mighty sight of attention, and you
are only boy, and a cheap toy boy at that
won't have it. / cost 30 cents, and l could buy
you at any time for Is cents, and you are not
painted nicely at all, and you can t do anything
whereas can spring out and brighten people,
and if this nonsense below there don't stop at
once | am just going to bounce out and knock
| you off this tree"
| Shut up" said l.
II am shut up" said he,- Grossly, ''but am
not going to stay shut up
| Evidently they didn't hear the Jack the box
from below, for they were dancing and singing
away and making no end of racket. tried 20
make signs to them, but they thought l was
funnine, and the more distressed was the more
! they Laughed. was little frightened, because,
Richland beacon., 1885-01-17

VIM. II. Vanderbilt proposes to
donate to Mrs. Gen. Grant all the
property he acquired from the SAFE
Of the property to secure the Sl5a'-
GOO loan to Gen. Grant on TIE DAY
before the failure of GRAFT and
Ward. His proposition is that the
Gems swords, &c. Of historical in
tercst TO he turned over to the
Unitel States Government won
Gen. Grants death. Mrs. Grant re-
fuss to- accept the donation, not
withstandins Mr.. Vanderbilt insists
upon making the gift.
Richland beacon., 1885-01-17

A recent letter from Hon. n. G..
Blanchard to N. H. Boyet, Esq, Of

A recent letter from Hon. n. C.
Blanchard to N. H. Boyet, Esq, Of
Webster parish, La, says:
The Vicksburg, Shreveport and
Pacific railroad company is the clai-
mant of Il land grant along the line
Of its road between Shreveport and
Nicksburg. A part of the land in
Guided in this grant they earned by
the construction Of the road between
Vicksburg and Monroe, and between
Shreveport and the Texas line, prior
to the breaking out of the late civil
war. For a portion of the land thus
earned, patents have been issued by
the government; but for a large part
Of the land they are now claiming
between Shreveport and Monroe. no
patents have as Yet been issued bv
the United States. Until patents are
issued Ivy the government for the
land claimed by the company. thew
have no right to compel parties oc-
cupyinS any of the land to pay them
rent, or to enter into contracts con
corning the land. My advice to YOU
and all others, therefore, is, that
whenever a railroad agent presents
himself and claims the right to con
tract about the land, or to rent it, tC
demand of him the production of the
patents for the land issued by the
government. he cannot show sucl
patents do not recognize his right t.
treat concerning the land.
Richland beacon., 1885-01-17

Mr.. Thos. J. ManSham, for sixteen
years past the editor and proprietor
of the Richland Beacon, has sold
that paper to Messrs Wiley P.Mang-
ham aud VIM II. Baird, and will,
we learn. start a new paper ut Gihs-
land. We wish the Beacon succes in
the hands of its new owners, and
brother Mangham the same in what
ever field he may in future east his
lot.-Homer Guardian.
Wiley P. Mansham commenced
the publication of the Beacon Jan.
1869. T. J. Mangham owned it from
Feb. 1879, til Jan 1855,