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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-02

guished from the other organizations by the
uniform collar worn over the shoulders Of the
mem bers, of whom there twenty-one in
line. In their general appearance there was
nothing more striking than the physical evil
dences that they are well fed lot of men.
The famous Iroouois Club, of Chicago, headed
by ). Corning Judd. attracted more than pass
ing glance from spectators of the procession, it's
name and reputation making it an object of
something more than common interest The or
ganizaton was represented by twenty-five of its
members, who were very fine looking body Of
men. The Cook County Democratic Club, from
Chicago. which had sixty-seven men in line. all
wearing black plug hats, had among its number
several of the Cook county officers including
State Senator McHale, Representatives Nc
Nally and O'Sbea, and County Commissioners
Och, Van Vleet Leyden, McCarty. Klehun and
Wasseman. The mayor of Chicago Carter Har-
rison. who is one of the men most talked about
in Illinois, was in one of the closed carriages,
and during his presence in the city which was
only during few hours attracted little atten-
ton
The Duckworth Club, of Cincinnati, wearing
white plug hats with black band, and
rying canes made fine appearance and were
probably the subject of more favorable remark
than any other organization. There were 1l3
members of the club in line all well-dressed and
fne-looking men, among whom were many of
the leading business and professional men or
Cincinnati There were three other Cincinnati
clubs representative Thurman. with 30 mem
bers; the West End Democratic Club, SO mem
bers. and the jefferson lbs men.
The Jefferson Club. of Dayton. had rather a
dignitied appearance. and one of the most strik-
ing features of the procession was the portrait
of the dead Vice president carried by the Jack
son Club. of Columb bus, within a square of forty
eight men. each holding alternately, ribbons of
black and white attached to the staff upon
which the picture hung
The Miami Club, of Hamilton, O., numbering
sixty eight men. and the Americas Club, of Pc
oria, ILL.,, represented by sixtyseven members.
made creditable appearance while one of the
best looking bodies in the line was the Jeffer
son Club of Fort Wayne, with 160 members, all
wearing black plug hats.
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The NEWSPAPER Peonle.

The members of the press, who were in St.
Pauls Church yesterday were:
w. III. Chamberlain and L. L. Diehl, of the Asso
ciated Press.
T. N Clarke, of the New York Tribune.
G. T. Murray, of the Philadelphia Times.
Perry s. Heath of the Washington Critic.
F. p. Ferris, of the Washington Star.
F. b. Gessner. of the Cincinnati Times-Star.
A. G. Barton, of the Brooklyn Eagle.
c. N. Ogden, of tie Philadelphia Press.
Fred Mussey. of the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette,
M M Casseday of the Louisville Courier-Journal.
Joseph Greusel of the Detroit Free Press.
j. r. Dunlap of the Chicago Inter Ocean.
ID. I. Praigg, of the Indianapolis Sentinel.
o. r. johnson, of the indianapolis News
Scott Bone, of the indianapolis Times
Charles Dennis. of the indianapolis Journal
Phil Rappaport, of the Indianapolis Tribune
Henry De Witte, of the National Republican.
E. E. Mann, of the Cincinnati Telegram.
Tom c. Harmon. of the Pittsburg Post.
J. McCarty, of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
T. V DeGraw Of the United Press.
M. V. Marquis, of the Pttsburg Leader.
W. d. Pratt. of the Logansport Journal.
S. F. Carey, jr., of the Cincinnati Sun.
Miss Minnie l.. Armstrong, of the Milwaukee Wis
cOnsin
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THE NATIONAL GRIEF.
consin.

All Government Offices Closed and the White
House Dressed in Mourning.
WAsHINGToN. Dec In accordance with the
Presidents order, all the Offices of the general
government and of the District government were
closed to-day a mark of respect to the mem
Dry of the late Vice president. The public
schools and many business houses were also
closed, and at noon there was general tolling
Of bells. 1t was like Sunday at the White
House, a few callers put in appearance, but
were informed that the house was closed Every
public building is most profusely and appropri-
ately draped in mourning, and all the flags are
at halfmast. The White House was never so
well draped as to-day, the mourning emblems
being peculiarly imposing and suitable
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-02
A Memorial from the CLERGY.

Bishop Knckerbacker and the clergy of the
upon the obseques of the Vice-president yester-
day, united in the following tributes 1t was
signed by Bishop Knickerbacker, DR.. Bradley,
Dr. Fulton, DR.. Stringfellow, DIR. Jenckes, Rev.
Geo. B. Engle, Rev. Willis d. Engle, and
Revs. Prentice. Vibbert, Macfarlane and Taylor:
He was Vice-president of the United States and
adorned that high Office with experience states
manship and an unbemished public record Profess
slonally he was lawyer of deserved eminence from
his legal ability and his persuasive powers advo
cate. AS father and husband he was pure and true
and loving and faithful He a Christian gentle.
man whom those loved most who knew him best. To
us he was priced most of all churchman, who
loved and reverenced the Prayer book who dignifed
our general convention by his noble Chr stian bear
ing; who added great weight to diocesan
conventions by his wise counsels and just
criticisms always advanced with modest gentleness;
who generously helped his parish with timely and will
ing gifts who loyal to his rector, and who
crowned his laymans priesthood by kneeing devoutly
at the altar in holy communion.
We with our Nation, and especially with our
fellow-citizens of indianapolis, in grief
at the sudden death of ilustrious officer of the
government and SO accomplished Christian gentle
We with the whole church in the loss of so
eminent layman.
We sorrow with the Bishop and diocese in the re-
moval of conspicuous parsonage from coun-
sells We sorrow with the brethren of ST. Pauls par
ish in the loss of so noble parishioner and warden
We sorrow most OF ALL with deepest prayerful SYM
pathy with the stricken widow in her lonely grief.
Yet she not alone her God and his God the God of
and plying fatherly love is with her. and He is
full of kindness and compassion. May His blessed
hands ever be over her, and Ills holy spirit be
with her. to sanctify this present Christening working
out for her exceeding and eternal weight of glory,
and leading her at last beyond all sorrow into His
presence where there is funess of joy forevermore
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never knew how or why he had received this his
first appointment, General Cass never having
mentioned the matter, and it is even possible
that he died in ignorance of the influence which
procured it.
A puffec' gentleman. sah from Arkansas.
representing himself to be Thomas f. Linde
ex-mayor OF Hot Springs. harangued crowd Ia
the Bates House lobbles, last evening, and
created considerable excitement by denouncing
President Cleveland a coward for failing to
attend Mr.. Hendricks funeral. He wore an
lroquois Club badge when he commenced
speaking, but removed it with the re-
mark that as what ne had to say was likely
to be rather pointed. he would speak as the rep
resentatlve of Arkansaw, sab. He predicted
that the Presidents course would cost the party
dear In Indiana. and said he was a disgrace to
the Democracy When a robust stranger from
Cincinnati, who misunderstood his remarks to
refer to Mr.. Hendricks asked for a repetition,
the fiery Major Linde politely obliged him. and
after pausing to see if there was any objection
to what he had said. added: II am a little
man. sab, and you are large one but. by Cd,
sab, can't be bulldozed. will be at this hotel
for two or three days, and if any gentleman
wants to make my acquaintance and will simply
send me his kyard / will be pleased to meet him
at any time he may designate"
The able Majah Linde killed a man at Hot
Springs some time ago, under circumstances
from Arkansas, with whom he had
had some difficulty. stepped up to him
in the street and asked, politely: "Majah. are
you heeled, sahl' mo. "rejoined the complacent
MaJah; but will be in Ave minutes. sab" and
turned on his heel Five minutes later, sure
enough. herehe came. and 'heeled" in good style.
carrying double barreled shotgun The other
gentleman fred two shots from his revolver Mt
the Majah before the latter could timber up his
artillery, but with as little delay and rudeness
as the requirements of polite Hot Springs society
would permit, he returned the gentleman's fire.
and made him member of the angel choir
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At Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, Nd, Dec 1.-The hours of the obse-
quies of the late Vicepresdent were appropriately
observed in this city At noon public business was
suspended, and the bells of the city hall and fire de-
partment were tolled. Memorial services were held
at the Grand Operahouse and though there was rain,
a goodly number of persons participated. Among
those present were members OF Congress, judges Of
the courts the city government officers and number
of ladies. Judge Fisher presided The services be-
gan with the anthem. Our Native Land" by the
orchestra after which the death of Mr. Hendricks
was announced by w. T. Biedler, president
of the Business Mems Democratic Associa-
ton. On taking tho chair Judge Fisher
paid high tribute to the personal worth and public
virtues of the late Vicepresdent AT the close of the
remarks, Rev. w n. MARYLAND. of the Presbyterian
Church. offered PRAYER followed by singing Nearer
my God. to Thee, by the Oratorieal Society. An
tended preamble and resolutions adopted, Of
which the following are the essential features:
Resolved That as his private character above
reproach, SO his many virtues will be emulated. his
goodness of heart admired, and his numerous deeds
of charity and kindness remembered with profound
reverence To see him to admire him. to meet
him was to respect him, and to know him was TO love
and honor him.
Resolved That his public services were not less
patriotic than his private virtues were conspicuous
The former are monuments to his wisdom and lofty
craftsmanship, and, while free institutions
perpetuated. they will remain as stars on the irma-
ment of our great Republic"
Then follows a summary of his political advance
ment, of which it is said:
HE represented Indiana for two terms in Congress;
Commissioner of the General Land Office of the
United Staes United States SENATOR Governor of his
State when it went for Republican President;
elected Vicepresdent in 1876, and counted out and
finally reelected to the Office, in 1sS4-the
ond highest within the gift of the people,"
The closing resolution was as follows:
Resolved, That life exemp AIRY and so full Of
devotion to the demands of his country brings forth
only universal commentator"
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TIE DISTINGUISHED ATTENDANTS
THE WASHINGTON PARTY.
Ken Sketches of the Members Of the Cabinet
and Congressional Committees.

ren sketches of the Members of the Cabinet
and Congressional Committees.
constant weary, craning Of necks along the
me OF the procession proved very unsatisfactory
70 the multitudes desiring to see the many prom
inent public men who were ensconsed within the
closed Carriages The chilly atmosphere neces-
STATED their remaining from view. Among
shem were hundreds of men who have for wears
occupied foremost positions in the legislative
executive and judicial branches Of the govern.
ment
Probably the most eagerly sought of the dis
tinguished visitors was ex- President Havas of
Fremont, o., and no one was less seen Mr.
hayess face has been pictured Familiarity to the
minds OF the people % this country ever since his
successful eampaiar 81 1876 His full beard has
since that time, beaver, been sprinkled with
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-02

g. D. and l., B. & W., eastern division, large
delegations Of the Ohio Democracy were brought
in. On some of the coaches there were over
ninety passengers; this remark will apply
pecially to the special trains. which numbered
twenty. In the statement below is included
both regular and special trains.
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Estimated as brought in on the evening and
II p. NJ trains of Monday 5000, would make
the total some 80 600 persons.
The above table includes only trains which
arrived in the twelve hours ending at noon yes
terday. 1t will be seen that the coaches brought
n on average, sixty four persons While
many of them were crowded and carried an ex-
cess of that number, 1t should be borne in mind
that in the sleeping coaches the fewer number
carried cuts down the average
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is faultess, his air English. and his reception
cold. He is said to be companionabe. and to
have large fund of freedom with his friends;
but. officially. he is arrogant and overbeariDp.
Associate justice Matthews has often been seen
in Indianapolis He is a Cincinnatian, about
fifty-eight years old, broad shuuldered well
built, wears full brown beard. mixed with
grey. and man who has engendered strong 20
litieal enemies. but has maintained his position
before the country by his powerful social ties.
Few men have either the ability inclination
to be as true q friend as Justice Matthews
Associate-justice Batchford the second mem
Der of the United States Supreme Court who
attended the obsequies. is the smallest man on
the bench. He is said to be much akin to the
ferret in appearance and in habit of thought.
His face is weakened, his eyes small and spark
Eng, and his voice fine. He bears the reputa.
tion OF being the best constitutional lawyer who
has occupied lis position for many years
George F. Edmunds, of Vermont. the oldest
member of the United States Senate and prob
ably the most distinguished, is man who would
command attention anywhere. He is powerful
In every way. Standing full six feet three inches
in height. and with good proportions; with a
long. broad head almost devoid of hlrsute COW
erlng; large gray eyes. set far apart; a huge Ro-
man nose firm mouth. he readily impresses one
as q man of most positive character. He is a
plodding speaker, and is slow of action, but very
able. His decisions in law, and the interpreta
tions of the Constitution and the rules govern
ing the legislative branch of the government
are seldom Rppealed from. In all these
he has no peer i'll this day. Socially he is not
generally admired, beng of very recluse and
moody disposition, but his eminent abilities
command the most profound respect. During
the time of President Arthurs administration
intervening subsequent to the death of Senator
Anthony, of Rhode island. Mr.. Edmunds was
President pro tempore of the Senate. and, since
no President pro tempore was chosen at the
piration of the last session of the Senate, he is
at this time. it is held by many, the occupant of
that position and the only man really in the line
of presidential succession.
William b. Allison. of Iowa. is another of the
brilliant members of the senatorial galaxy rep
resented here. Mr. Allison would be readily
pointed ont as a lawyer. but never as poll
tican. His features show deep gentleness and
his eyes ablaZe with intelligence. There is
none of that adroit and foxy cunning Of char,
acter in his external appearance which SO well
defines the politician from the patriot, the rogue
from the gentleman. He has all of the cor
diality, frankEess, frmness. energy, push
of the successful Western advocate. He
is Of medium size, has dark brown
eyes and hair. short beard on his
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-02
At New York.

NEW YORK, Dec From the Battery to High
Bridge, to-day, flags floating at halfmast in re-
spect to the memory of the dead Vice president The
federal and many private buildings were appropri.
ately drsSed. The postoffice, municipal Offices and
exchanges were closed, and during tho afternoon
there the general air of holiday down town. In
TCoufinnad nm Fifth papa1
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No. No. Number
trains coache S passengers
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-05

One of Salinas citizens is probably
the oldest soldier in the United States.
His name is William Gaines, and he
lately removed from Wilson, Kan, to
this city. He is now Sc years old, and
for 81 years was a soldier in the United
States service, being at the close of his
service a sergeant major in the Ordi-
nance department. His military ser
vice commenced with the war of 1872,
enlisting as drummer boy. However,
he soon discarded the drum for the
musket. lie served in the Seminole.
Black Hawk, and other Indian wars.
in the Mexican war and in the war of
the rebellion. For a number of years
he was retained in light service On ac-
count of his age in and about Washing
ton. While in that city he was pre-
sented with uniform by President
Hayes. He was retired from service
in 1880. For few years he resided
with his son at Wilson, and now comes
to Salina to become permanent citi-
Zen.-Salina Journal.
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Teachers Institution.


Program of Southeast Dickinson
Institate to be held at Union Valley
school house, Nov. 21st, 1885, a. 10
o'clock a. IN.
Address of welcome-W. W. Day,
Book-keeping-A. w. Crosby,
Analysis and Diagrams-MisS Jessie
Weller,
Numbers G. Wine,
Glass Drilrh Reading-M. NJ. Crazy,
Alcohol and NarcOtics-J. w. Whistler,
Generakexercises-ChaS. G. Bear,
Class Drill in Geography-Miss Clara
sSSSaiaefsi :. =
, RenRanshia tgpsepb Abbott,
Essay-Miss Barbara Bassler,
Percentage-W. III. Wagner,
School Organization-I. C. Baker,
Essay-Miss Olive Day,
History-A. L. Blesh,
Education A. III. Crary.
p. s. Com, on Music, NJ. NJ. Crary and
]. R. Hatfield.
Evening program will be announced
during the day.
& = 3. q acSsrs Com.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-05

Last week conspiracy which had been entered into by designing
political bosses down j. Miller for election Nov
3D. 1885, brought light by
brought before the charging Marshal of the civ
Abilene IN the Of 1885, with ecreng prisoner watch
vover and him prisoner This
being about the and total of the charge
The election being
trial was set for Friday Oct SOh When the time
called the State which prosecuting thew not
ready for trial their most present the reason
given why he was not present showed without prosecuting
attorney was working delay the trial that
before the people until after the offered
70 allow the state TO admit anything writing the
10 prove Y SAID witness and trial
know the truth and nothing but the truth
oney insisted on delay and the
ing when was called o'clock principle witnesses for the state
was heard and their evidence
the large audience III the that designing
ous onelntendd only for political Sheriff
the evidence did not amount to anything against
an active and faithful officer that from
non and the UnderShef promptly examining two witnesses
the court adjourned until Monday morning o'clock when the case was
resumed
Mr. Miller proved by the city that he arrested
the man, held him in custody awaiting prisoner claimed
That the prisoner being claimed
longer and demand of the prisoners attorney Mead by threat
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-05
Lyona Items.

Weather is clear and the geese are
flying south.
Mr.. Vancleave is visiting his sister.
Mrs. COrnwell at present. He thinks
Kansas far exceeds Indiana and says if
he had one of these fine quarter sections
back there he would want no more.
Mr.. Nince, our shoemaker, was down
to Herington and took a ride ON the
new railroad. He has bought lot and
intends moving to Harrington soon.
Mr.. f. Timm is the happiest man
now. 1t is a boy and big one, too.
Now for the cigars.
Mr.. Landis' school commenced to-day
at the Walnut Grove school. He is a
wide awake young man and will I'M
dOubtedly be a successful teacher.
Mr.. Henry Asling has returned from
visit to Batesville, Ind.
The Lyona school is progressing finely
under the supervision of Mr.. Detwiller
Mr.. MuenZenmayer is again in his
old school on Cary Creek. This makes
his third term there, which is ev-
idence of his success as a teacher.
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Chapman Items.

Nearly everybody is in debt these
hard times, about this part of the
county. The new corn crop and lit
tie more economy will straighten some
of us up.
Somebody mustn't get mad if there are
one or two new houses opened for
trade
The front end of Russell & Fancher' S
store is literally packed with dry goods,
clothing, fancy goods, boots and shoes.
The only thing this firm needs for the
large trade they get, and the stock they
buy, is, more room.
The five gallons lasted about two
days. That is the five which came uI
by express to "the boys" certain boys.
When parties bring in five and ten
gallons of whisky at time from Other
towns, it is well not to give our own
druggist the credit of selling it.
"Who's dat benin de do dar," was a
very serious question in one of our
domiciles, an evening or two ago.
Some man will get hurt if he makes a
second visit under such peculiar cir
cumstanceS.
The man who alwas finds so mcuh
fault with his neighbors business is 60
ing to sell out and move where there
is a wider field for operations.
1t is reported by two or three relia-
BILE old ladies that the men of our town
do all the gosSipping. May heaven
help them if they do, for somebody has
got a cheap of sins to answer fol"
Esq. G. A. Talbot remained at home
last Monday to hear some law cases.
A new meat market has just been
opened on the south side of the track.
This will make some of our folks feel
better, especially those who want COM
petition enough in the trade to get
meat on time.
1t is believed that collections will be
much easier now the new corn crop is
coming into market. This crop is the
largest and best ever known. The price
is Is cents per bushel.
We noticed that Halloween was
not forgotten. Wasn't it little OH
the boisteIOus order after II O'Clock on
evening last?
Hogs are down lower than could be
expected. 81. so per hundred is rather
for our pork raiSers.
The plump quail and prairie chicken
cram our market with wild game for
I few days yet. and then will begin the
slaughter of country fowls. The last
Ire said to be abundant.
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Hazleton last week raised a subscrip-
tion of $4,000, which is to be donated
to canning factory that is to be loca-
ted there by parties from Madison, Ind.
1t is stated that during the canning
season the factory will employ 400 hands
men, women and chiIdren-and will
utilize all the fruit and vegetables that
can be raised for miles around The
factory, building and machinery will
cost, it is estimated, about $40, Goo
Why cannot Abilene have something of
the kind. Such factory would pay
here,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-05

President Cleveland cast a straight
democratic ballot before eight o'clock
on the morning of the election in the
eighth ward Of Buffalo.