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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11
MURDEROUS rI.OVr.W

What measure of punishment shall be
hearts, Rather, is it possible that some way
may not be devised whereby this species Of
crime. now alarmingly frequent may be stop
pedG Within the past few days no less than
three assassinations of innocent girls have
been committed by importunate but rejected
lovers. 1t does not mitigate the crime, and
only intensifies the horror, of such tragedies
for the lover to supplement murder with
suicide. There is something peculiarly awful
in the idea of young and innocent girl being
suddenly murdered by an infatuated lover.
From no fault of hers, and only because she
finds it impossible to love him or mad
visable to marry him, the man who
cloves" her draws a pistol and sends her
trembling soul out of the world. Very likely
the day will never come when this kind of
crime will be unknown; but it must obtain
among men that this offense is one of the
most infamous conceivable one for which no
apology can be offered-the most cowardly and
contemplate that can be committed by scoun.
drels of low degree By right, originating
times in all civilized countries woman has
the right to reject the attentions of any man
distasteful to her from any reason. A wom-
ans refusal may be founded on no reason at
all, but even then it must be respected, and
is respected by men everywhere. One of the
manifest traits of manhood is that power
which enables him to conquer his feelings
when rejected by the woman ne loves. An
honorable mans love is woman's best safe
guard, whether she reciprocate or not. A
brave man turns back to the world Of affairs
and makes an honorable fight to overcome his
feelings, and the very last thought that would
occur to him in such trying ordeal would be
to harm the object of his affections, the cause
of his distress. The fellow who gives his
loved one the dread alternative of marriage or
death is essentially villain in every instinct,
and deserves no sympathy at any stage of his
disappointment. The Glove" that he processes
is not love, but a kind of passion certain to
curse the existence Of anyone compelled to
live with or near them. The man whose de-
spair impels him to do murder is a scoundrel
and even death at his hands must be preferable
to hateful and dangerous alliance with him.
Public sentiment everywhere should be quick
to unqualifedly condemn importunate murder
mad lovers in every instance. If they fail to
commit suicide, as they should, the speediest
trial should follow the crime. and the most
certain death penalty should be passed and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

party ticket, for the reason that they have
learned that their condition is just as comfort
able "under Democratic as under Repub-
lican administration. What they might have
done had they not been headed off from the
polls with shotguns, or had their votes been
counted when deposited, the Constitution
omits to state. Under other conditions they
might have been enabled to learn what Re-
publican administrations were like, and it is
probable that more companies would have Wis
tied Washington last week, to assist in the
Inauguration of another man.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11
OF INTEREST TO LUMBERMEN.

One of the most valuable special reports Of
devoted to the forests of North America, ex-
elusive of Mexico. 1t is prepared by Charles
S. Sargent, the Arnold professor Of arbori-
culture in Harvard College. The first half of
the volume is occupied with catalogue of
4l2 species of forest trees, with full notes upon
their economic values and uses, distribution,
and general history and synonomy.
The work is replete with information yalua-
BILE to the woodman and scientific botanist
alike; and will form an arboreal encyclopedia
for classes in botany or those desiring to know
the history and uses of any given American
tree, by whatever name called. Among the
assistants and editors of special departments
are Serene Watson, of Cambridge; DR.. George
Englemann, of st. Louis; Mr.. NJ. S. Bebb, of
Rockford, Ill.,. the eminent authority upon
the American willows, and other we'll known
bOtanists. Accompanying the report is a port
folio Of sixteen large maps Of North America,
showing the area of distribution of the most
important timber trees, the density of existing
forests, and their natural dimensions.
The second part of the report treats of the
woods of the United States, giving the specific
gravity, amount of ash, fuel value, strength
of the wood under strain, pressure strength,
elasticity, and tannin values of the bark.
This part occupies two hundred pages, and
will be of use to lumbermen, builders and
mechanics. The third part is taken up with
the forests of the United Subsequently, con-
sidered, discussing at length, and with the aid
of colored maps, the fuel and lumber indus
tries of each State and Territory of the Union.
The States consume LAG, OOO 900 cords of wood
annually worth 1920, 900; $4,000, 900
bushels of charcoal, worth So, 900, 900.
The special report of Indiana states that
during the census year 10000 acres of wood
land were injured by fire, with loss Of $3.50,
900. Indiana is fifth among the States in the
value Of its lumber manufacturing interests,
but at the present rate of destruction the for
ests Of the State must soon lose all CONNER
cial Importance. The cooperage and furni-
ture trades already feel the scarcity and de-
terioration of the highest grades Of oak and
walnut The yellow poplar, so much used for
cabinet work and siding, has also been largely
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11
THE SALVATION ARMY POOLERY.

That the Salvation Army is a nuisance, on
general principles and travesty on the Chris
tan religion, is admitted almost without ques-
ton. 1t is more than this. and has done
much toward disrupting Christian homes.
Repeated instances have been reported of inn
questionable girls having been brought under
the influence Of the craze to such extent as to
turn against home and against friends, not
that they were not essentially religious, but
because they stood out against the folly and
madness of the Salvation Army craze.
Women have been drawn from their place
beside their husbands to follow the drum beat
ing tamborine-t humping fanatics Weak
minded husbands have left home to join this
ollapodrida of bedeviled humanity. Two fresh
instances are reported from Connecticut in
which hitherto reputable wives have so far
forgotten their wifely obligations as to follow
off after this stupendous burlesque of holy
and sacred things. Mrs. Lester of Hartford,
joined the army few weeks ago, neglecting
her husband. He found no fault until the
warriors took possession of his home for meet
ing purposes compelling him to find quarters
in the barn while the thermometer marked
zero. When Mrs. Lester found that her
husband could not be induced to enroll him
him that she could not live with him any
longer. He ac9uiesced. and agreed not to op-
pose divorce; he even volunteered to furnish
the money necessary for the prosecution
This week Mrs. Lester instituted divorce
proceedings, her charge against her husband
being intemperance. Another female mem
Der Of the army is the young wife of Warren
farmer. Their marriage occurred . few
months since, and JOY and happiness reigned
in their country home until two weeks ago
The bride paid visit to relative in the city,
uring which she became infatuated with the
workings of the halle]ujah lads and lassies.
Night after night size attended the meetings,
and on invitation became member OF the
army. Her HUSBAND, becoming alarmed at
her long absence lovingly advised her to re-
turn. Every attempt to induce her to return
to her home has failed, and another divorce
suit will probably follow, unless the husband
consents to forfeit his own common, sense and
to join the riotous rabble of religious en-
thusasts. The people are rapidly losing pa
thence with the colossal nuisance. If the pull
pit is alive to the honor of the religion it is in
the world to defend and extend, this tremen-
dous humbug and fraud should be openly and
emphatically denounced by every sane minded
preacher in the country.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11
A Secretary Born Tired.


NAlIOnaI h6puUIICAn,
Secretary Lamar was born tired, and he has
never got over it, said Georgia politician last
night. Three years ago he was aweary of his
ardous task of making one speech year in the
Senate and about determined to withdraw from
politics and seclude himself in the more con-
genial confines of a college. He had secured the
refusal of the presidency of Emory College,
where he was graduated. He made the condi-
ton of his acceptance of his present position
that he was not to be bothered with the hard
work Of the Office, bat was to have an additional
assistant to hear contested patent and other
cases. That was the secret of the Senate amend
ment to the sundry civil bill providing for first
assistant, and which was insisted upon by the
conferees from that body so strenuousy"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

IT is very slick scheme, that of Mr.. Cleve-
land, in referring all applicants for office to
the heads of departments under which they
belong. OF course Messrs Manning, Whitney
and others will strain every nerve in the en-
deavor to strictly observe the civil-seryice
regulations; but If by chance they should
make any slips the blame could not fall upon
the President, don't you knowf By making
the appointments according to the recon-
mendations of the members of his Cabinet, he
is not personally responsible for errors, and
can continue to live upto his ciyil-service let
ter to his own satisfaction.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

THE Washington Post announces that Carl
Schurz is willing to be minister to some for
eign court. Berlin preferred. This must be a
mistake Time and again the independents
have announced that they worked from prin
ciple and not for pelf-their country's glory
not personal gain--and sought no other re-
ward than the approval of their own con-
sciences Surely Mr.. Schurz will not under
mine The public confidence in the genuineness
of these lofty sentiments by accepting office
under the new administration. And yet.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

THE appointment Of Rev. DR.. Walsh as sue
cessor Of the late Archb bishop AIcCabe, of Dub
lin, is regarded as great strength to the Par
nell rarity in Ireland. DIR. Walsh is strong
Conservative Nationalist, not sympathizing at
all with the extreme and criminal methods
employed IN behalf of Ireland by set of muir
derous scouEdrels who are the worst enemies
of the people of that miserable island.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

A New YORK paper says the welcome ex
tended by German citizens to Herr Adolph
Sonnenthal, the Austrian actor, who arrived
last week. was full of tenderness and poetry.
During the half hour before the landing was
effected, and during which the delegation stood
on the wharf and sang at him. the distinguished
stranger was observed to be filled with emotion,
and his Dyes worea PARKWAY look. He was prob
ably wondering how long it would be before he
could substitute beer and Schweitzer-kase for
emotion, as being decidedly more film
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11
Hopes They Are Happy.

st. Louis Post Dispatch (Dem).
Postmaster general Villas it is said, insisted
upon having a justice of the Supreme Court to
administer the oath of Office, instead of the ven
cradle clerk who has performed that service for
forty years He also insisted upon kissing his
wife with great emphasis Immediately after the
ceremony. 1t is to be hoped that Mr.. and Mrs.
Villas are now happy, and that the former will at
once proceed to nullify the unfavorable opinions
Of his sense and taste naturally generated by
such a ridiculous inaugural exhibition of vanity
and conjugal affection.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

PITTsBURG paper thinks the long and close
friendship between General Grant and Rev. j.
p. Newman is remarkable, for the reason that
the latter possesses none of the martial spirit
whatever The Pittsburg editor is evidently I'M
acquainted with the fact that even a soldier does
not usually choose his spiritual adviser for his
warlike proclivities, but rather for his supposed
likeness to the Man of Peace.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11
The Right Side of the Story.

Washington Post (Deml.
Mr. Arthur will be remembered by Washingtonians
as the one President whom they did not know and who
seemed not to care to know Observation-Disclosures
Times.
Nonsense! No President was ever moro popu-
lar in Washington and among Washington peo-
pie. Personally, he leaves US regretted by all
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

Mr. CLEVELAND is an admirer of Walt
Whitman, and it is likely that the great
American poet will take his "barbaric yawp'
to Yurup, as a consul of some sort or other.
He should understand that the consul-gener-
alship to London is pre-empted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11
A Deliberate Scheme.

Terre Haute Express.
The Legislature proceeded deliberately to in
f1ct upon the people extra session Every
motion to consider the appropriation bills was
voted down, and the Democratic majority sat
idly waiting for the hour to arrive, after which,
under the Constitution, the bills could not be
passed 1t is now said the extra session will not
last longer than two weeks. The chances are
that it will last month. more's the pity.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

Ex-CoNGREsMAN TALBOT, of Baltimore, is
to be one of the Postmaster generals as
sistants. Others will be appointed from
the South and West, so that Mr.. Villas will
have about MIN cabinet that will geograph-
ically represent the country. The admins
tration is doing all in its power to retrieve the
colossal blunder in the makeup of the Cab
inat
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

HERR SoNNENTHAL, the new German
tragediar, will now walk down the sunny dale
of American patronage and gather in the
guilders right aud left. He has made hit at
New York, and the American geese will walk
right up to be plucked.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

THE strawberry season has begun in South
Carolina few weeks ago the papers of that
State were groaning dsmally over the dreadfully
cold weather, the mercury having fallen to forty
degrees above zero. Northerners who are grad
ually working their way up to forty from an in
definite number below, cannot grudge their
Southern friends the toothsome recompense for
their Snfferincs
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

Two farmers of central Pennsylvania, who did
not believe in banks, and hid their hard earned
savings in outof the-way places on their own
premises, are now mourning the theft of half the
treasure The only consolation they have is the
reflection that, had the money been in bank.
they would perhaps be obliged to accept twenty
per cent instead of fifty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

THE State Department, under Secretary
Bayard and his assistant, Mr. Cadwalader,
will be just trife the most heightened place
in the country There is flavor Of altar of
roses about it that will be very discouraging
to the great "unwashed."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

COMMENTING upon the circumstance that
there were only two companies of colored troops
in the grand inaugural procession, the Atlanta
Constitution admits that the vast majority of
negroes of the South are Republicans but
adds that they are apathetic Republicans,
md no longer flock to the polls to vote their
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

A New YORK man thinks peacock rancho
would pay. Probably it would, if he could es
cape assassination The tuneful voice of the
peacock is thrice more blood-curdling than that
of heart broken cat.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11
The New York Hogs.
Louisville Courier J ournal.

Louisville Courier Journal.
80. o. S." telegraphs: '1t is understood that
Phil Thompson has a New York man to get
away with. If this be true shall despair of the
appointment going to Kentucky, These New
York men want the entire earth and up to this
time they are meeting with great success
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

coLoRED man recently travelled from To-
ronto to Chicago with palace car all to himself.
He was cook on thecar and had been taken down
with the smallpox.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

THE North Broad street Presby terrain Church.
Of Philadelphia, celebrated it's twenty fifth ami
versary on Sunday last Rev. DR.. Harper,
formerly of the Second Presbyterian Church of
Indianapolis, has been pastor for fourteen years
During this period over one thousand persons
have been admitted to membership.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

SENATOR CAMPBELL's anti bribery bill
passed the Senate yesterday. The bill dis
franchises those who are convicted of corruptly
using the suffrage franchise.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

OWING to the war in the Soudan, from which
region most Of the supply comes, gum-arabic
famine is threatened. Already ithas doubled in
price, and confectioners, who the gum in
large quantities, are looking about for a substi-
tute. Lovers of the leathery gum drop" and
other tenacious sweets will henceforth enjoy
the bliss of ignorance when indulging their
tastes in this direction.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

THE Louisville ministers are moving against
funerals on Sunday, and against funerals fool
ishly expensive. 1t does look like shame to
waste money on dead Kentuckian.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

THE present 'crIsis" seems to be one be
tween Governor Marmaduke, of Missouri, and
"Col" Rainwater, of st. Louis. The Colonel's
latest remarks call for blood.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

PURE water except to the favored few, is one
of the unattainable luxuries in Philadelphia.
For those who can afford it. spring water is
shipped to the city from adjoining counties Phil
adelphia will afford fine field for the cholera
UwhAn sha comes ~
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

A VARIABLE horse in Philadelphia is being
treated for insanity. As he has not killed a
man, nor robbed bank, nor been addicted to
strong drink, it seems likely that mistake
has been made in the diagnosis of the case.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

EDMUND YATES, editor of the London
World, was yesterday released from confne
ment having served one month and twenty
one days Of four months sentence for libel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11
40 the Eaitor Of One rndianapolis journal:

To the Editor of the indianapolis journal:
a. Who is the present Treasurer of the
United States, and by whom is he appointed
a. Are the Offices of Treasurer of the United
States and Secretary of the Treasury distinct
and separate ofices2 s.
MARION, Ind.
a. Albert u Wyman, appointed by the Presi-
dent. ~ They are.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

THE walking will soon be very good for the
overflow" left in Washington after the inaug-
hration proceedings.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

JOEL. CHANDLER HARRIS. otherwise known as
"Uncle Remus, is masquerading in the Atlanta
Constitution as Betsy Hamilton and giving
some inimitable sketches of Georgia backwoods
life
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

WILL the Legislative employees be assessed"
Cor presents" to the officers at the close Of the
special session? It would seem that one as
sessment ought to cover the entire one hun
drad DAVIS
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Hendricks and Mcdonald.

Chicago Inter Ocean.
TO still send Hendricks to get Cabinet APP
pointment for him looks as though Mcdonald
was not content with being killed, but was
anxious to undergo punishment after death
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

II the ministers want subject to "tackle,
let them take the Salvation Army fanatics and
fools
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

IT Is claimed that the Illinois Legislature is
attended by l52 janitors. Some people need
more janitors than others.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

A PETRIFIED leg has been dug up at Ridge
wood, l.. l. His best girl should have sat on hi
other knee part of the time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

THE gifts of Providence are not 80 unevenly
distributed after ALL Miss Murfree, the newly
discovered novelist is described as something of
a reciuse, owing to a constitutional weakness of
her feet. which prevents walking with ease. The
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

To the Editor OF the indianapolis Journal:
What is the salary of the vice-presidentl
MARSHALL Ill A READER.
IS 900 q year
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

REV. DIR. BURCHARD has been retired on q
pension of $500. We have no objection;
but the movement is few months too late.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

To tho Editor of the Indianapolis Journal:
H. What is the distance from Washington
Territory to Alaska, through British Columbia?
a. Which is the wealthiest college corporation
In the United States! L. II. GLASS
RICHMOND, Ind.
a. About 500 miles (2.) Johns Hopkins,
Baltimore.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11
MIR. Hendricks. for Instance.

Cincinnati Enquirer.
The fool friends and lnsldlous enemies or
certain welI.known Democrats do not seem to
have welded powerful influence with the ad-
mnistration,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

The executive committee of the Western
Union Telegraph Company. yesterday recon-
mended the payment Of Ii per cent. quarterly
dividend
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11
A state In Hard Luck.

Cincinnati Enquirer.
An extra session of the Legislature of Indiana
has been called. The State is in hard luck.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

THE bad faith of the Democratic Legislature
was conspicuously shown yesterday. It was
reported that paper had been drawn up.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-11

possession of nimbls feet in addition to her tai
ented fingers, might have proved an embarrass-
ment of riches
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consumed. The report is scientific and COM
prehensive, and such a one as might be ex-
pected from its eminent author and compiler.
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