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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22

SENATOR SPooNER, of Wisconsin, has in
troduced a bill providing for the appoint
ment of United States cattle commission,
clothed with full powers to deal with pleuro-
pneumonia and making liberal appropriation
to carry the act into effect. The introduction
of the bill shows that this subject is begin
ming to attract the attention its importance
deserves. The bill introduced by Senator
Spooner should receive early consideration
from Congress, and when perfected as to de-
tails, should pass. In addition to national
legislation the subject every stock-raising
State should have contagious disease act
Illinois has one and so have some other States
Indiana has not, but ought to have. The ILL
nois law has been in force little over year,
and is entitled 'tAn act to revise the law in
relation 20 the suppression and prevention Of
the spread of contagious and infectious dis
eases among domestic animals" It provides
for the appointment of board of livestock
commissioners who shall be practical stock
breeders, and defines their duties and powers
in relation to diseased animals. The sum of
$4,000 was appropriated to carry out the pro-
visions of The act and an additional sum Of
$50, 900 to pay for animals exposed to conta-
gion, and which might be slaughtered under
the law Indiana ought to have similar law,
and the subject should receive the attention
of the next Legislature.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22

EX-GOVERNOR LESLIE, of Kentucky, made
himself unpopular in his State during his term
Of office, and lost his reelection by making
the very un-Bourbonlke rule that no wines
or other intoxicating liquors should appear on
his table. Just why the President should
have seen fit to make him Governor of Mon
tana good many Kentuckians are unable to
understand. 1t does seem little strange,
especially when the chief magistrate was on
the lookout for a man who could stand the
peculiar climate and pulque of Mexico. 1t
might be stroke of policy to transfer the
two men yet-Manning to 60 to Montana and
Leslie to Mexico. 1t is understood, by the way,
that pneumonia is not prevalent in Montana.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22

TALKING about his Southern trip, Judge
Kelley, of Pennsylvania, says that wherever
he went he was flooded with circulars invit-
ing him to invest. People there had gotten
the idea that he was great capitalist and an
iron master, on account of the sobriquet of
'.Pigiron' which has been prefixed to his
name for so many years. That sobriquet
has been very useful to him in politics, but it
proved misleading in the South. The fact is
the Judge is poor, and was unable to avail
himself of the splendid opportunities showered
on him to invest in marble ,quarries, coal
mines, timber tracts, etc. His popular nick
name would not weigh much in bank.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22

that ne gave them to Mr.. Hisey, and that he
did not change, or alter, or even open them
while in his possession. Mr. Hisey says that
he did not alter or change the returns after
they came back to him from Mr.. Mattler.
This would seem to make e very strong pre-
sumptive case against Mr.. erki.is, and one
demanding full and fran statement from
him. But Mr. Perkins, instead of demanding
to be placed on the stand to tell what he
knows, or what he did, when forced to the
stand refuses to testify. This certainly looks
very badly for Mr.. Perkins, if he values his
standing in the community.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22

servance Of family customs and traditions.
Forefathers' day is good thing. and has been
the occasion of no end OF good speeches
Probably two were added to the list yesterday;
for Hon. James G. Blaine spoke before the
Congregational Club at Boston, and Hon.
VIM. NJ Evarts honored the New England So
ciety Of ST. Louis with his presence, and
spoke there. Both of these gentlemen are
good takers, and the thoughts suggested by
Forefathers' day furnish good theme.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22

SAMUEL E. PERKINS was yesterday SEN
fenced to Jail for three months. Acting on
the decision of Judge Woods, Commissioner
Van Buren, yesterday called on Mr.. Perkins
to appear and testify He appeared, but re-
fused to testify, offering instead protest
against the jurisdiction of the court The
court and sent him to Jail. There can be,no
doubt that Perkins was guilty of contempt,
nor any doubt as to the authority of the Com
missioner to punish him. Ever court has a,-
thority to punish contempt. The olfense, in
all It's aspects, is within the exclusive juris-
diction of the court where it occurs,
no appeal lying from the decision on account
of the court in contempt case. Perkins
may, perhaps, be released from Jail on writ
of habeas corpus, but, then, if he again re-
fuses to obey the order of the Commissioner
to appear and testify, he can be committed
again. His refusal to testify and acceptance
of Jail sentence in preference, is virtual
confession that his testimony would crininate
somebody. Said Webster in celebrated
case, Suicide is confesssion;' so here, going
to Jail is confession The Goods truth about
the whole business is that Perkins knows
more than he is willing to tell, or that others
are willing he should tell.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22

ALABAMA is rapidly becoming an annex of
Pennsylvania. Citizens Of the latter State
are reported TO be purchasing iron territory by
the thousand acres in the vicinity Of Bir-
minghan, and setting up blast furnaces there.
Pennsylvania doesn't want the earth; but as
soon as it gets around to the matter. contem-
plates buying up the ground lying between it.
self and Alabama to use for park for it's
workingmen
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22

IT is not at all likely that Mr. Ebenezer
Hendersons appointment as Deputy Commits
sioner of internal Revenue will be rejected by
the Senate on the ground Of Offensive par
tisanship." 1t is true that when engaged in
singing his celebrated lyric Ebenezer might,
to fastidious mugwump, have seemed per-
niciously active; but if Mr.. Cleveland can
stand it, the Senate has nothing to forgive.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22

YESTERDAY was Forefathers' day. Just
why the shortest day in the year. the winter
solssice. should be Forefathers' day we are not
informed Perhaps because Boston is the
hub of the universe The only people in this
country who have forefathers are New Eng
ianders Other people are poor relations,
without ancestors. However, we must give
our Yankee brethren credit for faithful OBJ
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22

Mr.. ALLEN HIsEY on last We inesdav, in
his examination before Commissioner Van Blu
rem, swore that he gave the poll-book and tai
ly-paper of the second precinct of the Thir-
teenth ward to Samuel E. Perkins, who took
them into another room or hall, and that the
returns were correct when given to Mr. Per-
kins. Yesterday Stephen Matter swore that
he received the papers from Mr. Perkins, and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22

THERE are no more liberal people in the
world than the Hebrews in support of their
charities. Instance the fact that the fair re-
Gently held in New York, in aid of the Mon
tefore Home for Invalids, realized 100000
On the opening evening of the fair the re-
ciepts were $53, 1000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22

ACCORDING to the verdict in the Campbell
divorce case, Lady Colin is to be considered
innocent and General Butler, the correspond
ant, guilty. This, as reversing the usual or
der in such cases, may be regarded as tri-
umph of woman's rights, of which the cham
pions should not fail to take notice.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22

The next big rascal to be prosecuted in
New York will be Jacob Sharp who planned,
organized and engineered the Broadway rail
road swindle. Jaehne and McQuade are dis
posed of. Sharp is bigger rascal and more
dangerous man than either of them, and the
district attorney ought not to rest long before
training his guns on the head center of the
conob;,at;on
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22

In view of Judge Gresham's action toward
Jasler Mcfarland it will be we'll for Sheriff
King ard his turnkey to allow Mr.. Samuel E.
Perkins to take pot-luck with the other in
mates Of the Jail. If Mr.. Perkins prefers to
60 to Jail than to tell what he knows of the
election forgeries, he should be given the full
Benefit of his choice.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22

THE finger of justice points unerringly to
men who either committed the forgeries on
Che tally sheets or who have guilty knowledge
IF them. Men do not go to Jail for nothing.
The mill will continue to grind, and the grist
will be ground The ballot thieves and tally
sheet forgers will be tracked and exposed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22

Mr.. j. O. LAMBERT, for q long time connected
with the Muncie News, has purchased and as
sumed control of the Middletown, Henry
county, News. Mr.. Lambert is young man of
ability and experience, and will be able to make
of the News one Of the best county papers Of
the State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22

IT would be rather amusing to most Amer
leans to see the Canadians shake their fists
under Uncle Sans nose, were it not for the
cause Grandfather Bayard to tremble in his
hanka
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22

WHEN buzz-saw is in perfect operation, it
Is well to stand respectable distance away,
and watch it. Monkeying with it is fraught
with danger.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22

For the benefit of the Sentinel, it may be
remarked that Mr.. Perkinss case is not with
out precedent. Other men have gone to Jail
before now for contempt Of court, likewise for
tampering with election returns.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22

How would it do to attach Mr.. Francis
Murphy to the State Department, to labor
with Mr. Bayard's dplomates before they
save the country
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22

AT the present writing it does not seem as
though it was Justice that was weeping. The
attention of the Sentinel is respectfully called
20 this fact.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22

The Campbell jury found the plaintiff and
defendant innocent. and the witnesses guilty.
The punishment, however, was inflicted on
the long suffering public during the progress
of the trial
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22

Mr. SAMUEL ELLIOTT PERKINS slid into
Jail with an ease that suggested previous
practice OH toboggan slide.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22

IT is thousand pities that Mr.. Powderly
actions could be controlled by his theories he
would be very nearly an ideal general master
workman
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22

THERE never was conspiracy to commit a
crime that did not give itself away sooner or
later. This fact is one of the eternal verites.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22

If Lady Colin Campbell isn't prepared to go
upon the stage, then no fashionable English
woman ever was.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22

IT is great concession on the part of prom
inent railroad men TO admit that the pooling
system is not perfect
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22

TT would be interesting to know what young
Mr.. Perkins thinks about the jurisdiction of
the court by this time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22

THE buzz-saw is running at. full speed.
Don't monkey with it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22
TEyNYSON'S NEW POEM.

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-The Associated Press Is in
debted to the Independent for the OF its special
cable of to-day, transmitting complete copy Of
Alfred Tennyson's poem, which is given below:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22

WHEN Mr.. Perkins gets through he will
wish he hadn't.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-22
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

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would Like to Know.

Philadelphia Inquirer.
If the government has much trouble With
one Pacific railroad. how could 1t undertake *
manage oil the railroads in the countryl
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TO this fact.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-01-31
RETRlBUTION.

h'lrIhullon has com" To tn" coke
monopolists. The slaves they I'M
ported from rorrigu lands have
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Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-01-31

"Givc me the land and you may frame
a many eight hour laws As You please,
yet can battle them all and render them
null and void. Prohibit child labor if
you will, but give me land and your chill
dren will be slaves.
\ ca, and give me the right to reap
profits, through the existing WAC"
system, from the workers, and they
may have land as free as air, and |
will hold them in slavery. Abolish
rcntaud interest, but continue the
IRON law of wages, and the rich will
always be getting richer and the
poor poorer. Drurer Lob"r liz
.UNjyry
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-01-31
Gu sincss lircctoru.


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Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-01-31
WORkMEN, ATTENTION.

There is an agent of the Derby Silver
Co. at work canvassng i'll town; he called
at the house of member of our publish
ing committee the past week; it is un-
necessary to say he got no order except
one to leave. Please bear in mind that
the executive board of the r. of l.. have
placed a national boycott upon the goods
of this concern.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-01-31
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lno copies. Sl15 The Eight Hour Workday,
lay \. Jonas, cent; 100 copies, ~ cents First
English translation ol "MarN's capital, in p
parts, 10 cents each; subscription. $50 Ready
uu Dec Both. Woman in the Past, Present and
Future hy y Bethel, ~ cents; 100 copies, so
Full list Of labor publications mailed free
BORnOlID a co, 1OI BrradW aN. New York
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-01-31
ORGANlzlNG COMMITTEE TRADES CorNcn.
+. q. Box 1902, NEW HAVEN.
Gu sincss department,
NOTICE TO ADV ERTlSERS.

New advertisements or changes
must be handed in by Thursday
noon to secure insertion IN next
number: Office, 80 Chapel street,
top floor. p. o. Address, drawer
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Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-01-31

During the remainder Of January and preyi-
Gus TO ollr Semi Annual stock taking, We will
offer still greater inducements In the following
departments
Silks and Dress Goods. Ladies' and Misses
Cloaks, Suits aud Wraps. Ladies' and
Misses Muslin Undrrwear, and In
fants Outfits. Linens and BONES
ties. Fiannels, Blankets, Com
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Horse Clothing.
Ladies' and Misses
Merino iInderwearand
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Misses Gloves and Mittens.
Gents Furnishing Goods. Per
fumers. Notions, Toilet Articles.
and Feather Trimmings and Fringes.
Knit goods, Felt Cloth and Satteen
Skirts Laces, Made up Laces, and
Eandkelchefs. Millinery, Felt Hats,
Ornaments and Ribbons.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-01-31

Central Labor Union Of New York.
\ great strike Of handloom ingram
carpet Weaycrs is progress in Phlladrl-
plia. On "Wednesday the number 81
strikers WAS increased by "oo, making
500 on strike.
The Carpenters and Joinrr,' .niou Of
I}rockton. Mass, were addressed on
"Wednesday evening 10y Frank H. Foster,
editor of the lla>crhiIl L0horrr. IIcspokp
for over an hour ON "Why "" Organ.
izr."
4 Knights Of Labor committee met the
lorkport, Maine, ice lirm, last night and
arranged a satisfactory pay list, The
wages Of employees at til" pond and in
the ice houses to be 81 30 to - per day,
according to the work; with WcrhIv cash
payments.
The Brotherhood Of American Car
pcntrra and Joinrr5, and the Trades A.,
sembly of Akron, Ohio, have just com
plctpd successful boycott against the
Akron Milling Go. Union men and union
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putting up the building of the Enligrant
Industrial Saving, Bank. New York. The
r,sa no.. settled "Wednesday Ly . ru,n-
mitt44 from fine Central I,ahnr Union
and all Of fine men ON strike returned f.
work nm Thursday. The terms Of fine
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23
KANSAS STATE GRANGE.
W. II. TOOthaker, Grand Master, Retire
After Ten Years Service.


W. II. TOOthaker, Grand Master, Retires
After Ten Years Service.
OLATnE, Kan, Dee. 15.-The State
Grange met in its fifteenth annual session
in this city yesterday for a three days
term. Grand Master w. II. Toothaker, OF
this county, delivered the address, in which
he spoke of the objects of the organization
and class legislation, and said: The facts
are that the farmers of America are reaping
the rewards. at this time, of the seeds that
have been sown for many years since the
civil war, in a system OF discrimination and
class legislation, such as has seldom been
witnessed in ancient or modern times.
The interests of the people have largely
been lost sight of in the scramble for pelf
and power. The official record shows that
200 900 farms have been swallowed in the
vortex of selfish greed and monopoly rule.
Let us ask ourselves around our own
heGrthStones, in the bosoms of our families
and homes, who, what body of men, or
what party, has had control of this Govern
ment and inaugurated this system or per-
mitted it to be done. Let us hold such
responsible, and by our voices and votes
consign them to the depth of infamy, where
future historians will so justly place them"
Mr.. TOothaker touched upon the tariff and
transportation questions. taking a position
for low tariff and transportation relieved of
the present Determinations. He urged upon
the grange the Importance of selecting
representatives in Congress not unfriendly
10 its interests. He said the office of COM
missioner of agriculture should be made
cabinet position, and that the grange had
repeatedly asked that such be done. After
ten years official connection with the
grange Mr.. Toothaker retires from Office at
this session, as his business now demands
his attention
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23
Storey's.First Wife.

CHICAGO, Dec 1.-THE case of Maria
Storey, first wife of the late Wilbur F.
Storey, against the estate, came Up before
Judge Tuley this morning. The proceed
ings were opened by Mr.. Robbins, who re-
piled to the prayer of the plaintiffs petition
asking for one-third of the estate. His ar
guments were directed against the three
main points in her bill seeking dover inter-
est in real estate owned by Mr.. Storey up
to the time be was divorced, and that which
he acquired after the same; also an interest
i'm his personal property. Mr.. Robbins
CLAIMED that the decree of divorce effectu-
ally put an end to the marriage relation
and dissolved all claims upon his property.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23
Stabbed in the Breast.

LEAvENwOITU, KAN, Dec. 15.-Last
evening Or Mandet Mexican cook in the
employ Of Patrick McGraw, an cid resident
and keeper of a restaurant on Seventh
street, opposite the new market house, went
ont to milk the cow, and because tie animal
did not stand quietly, in fit of rage, he
picked up spade and hit the cow a severe
blow, inflicting quite cash in her side.
McGraw at once discharged him, paying him
the wages due. A short while afterward
the discharged man, watching his oppor-
tunity, plunged a knife into McGraw's
breast, just ABOVE the heart. McGraw is
thought to be fatally wounded.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23
ABILENE REFLECTOR
PUBLISHED By
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PUNS.

have no taste for puns: hate
The very name they bear,
Yet can't escape the peSky things
] meet them everywhere.
asked farrier one day
NV iimping mare to cure;
With sly twinkle OF the eye
He said: IN 90 t. shoe her"
VISITED a milliner
To purchase a neH bonnet
- viii il be dome Friday nfGhtI'
You may depend u-pun it."
Although ] am no prater."
"Go TO the hardware store" he said,
IF you would ind a CRATER
] met n oh Id upon the street;
The little one t. banter.
] SAID: MY mare can't trot to-day"
And he inquired: Can herr
Nv buggy wheels need OIL said !,
Unto the man hired.
At me he flung this punCentpun:
1guess they're only tired"
Who're er go meet pun
I'd rather meet a bandit
So. sit me down in blank despair,
because i can not stand IL
Inter Ocecn.