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The Southern herald., 1886-02-27

Chawley-What! you black your own
shoes every morning, Algernon?
Algernon-Yaas, my dear boy found
that carrying cane wasn't enough exer-
else for my biceps, so have taken to black.
ing my shoes, you know.-Rambler.
The Southern herald., 1886-02-27

Little Bess-YOu amt black, Mr. Nc
Flidy?
Mr.. M.--Black, child Why, no; should
hope not What made you think was?
Little Bess-0h, nOthin'; 'cept pa said
you was awful niggardly!-Rambler.
The Southern herald., 1886-02-27

Three Store Scenes Described by an On.
gallant Reporter,
The Southern herald., 1886-02-27

Eastward beyond the region of the Bull
Stands great Orion; whose kens not him in
clOudless night
Cleaning aloft shall cast his eyes IN vain
To find brighter sign in all the heavens"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10

THE Democrats are again in a shiver over
the fraud of 1876. They fear the Republicans
are about to repeat that monstrous wrong.
Why, bless the dear, simid souls, the 'fraud
of 1876" whatever fraud there was, was a
Democratic fraud, just as the frauds now are
Democratic frauds. The Republicans now, as
then, are preparing only to see that the ballot
box shall express the will of the majority of
the people as nearly as it is possible to
make it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10

has spoken of the Republican press of the
State, which was never SO able or so we'll con-
Quoted as in the past campaign. 1t nov de-
sires to compliment Hon. ]. N. Huston, the
chairman, Hon. l.. 7. Kitchener, the secre-
tary, and the other members Of the State GEN.
trail committee on their constant labors. good
management and deserved success. A State
committee has hard work to do at all times;
this year they have met and overcome diff
culties and trials that have required high
ability and courage. The republicans of In
diana owe them thanks and the plaudit of
''Well done, good and faithful servants
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10

The mugwumps count Massachusetts as
one of their strongholds, and point with pride
to the fact that Mr.. Andrew, the Democratic
candidate for Governor, was one of themselves,
and that they came within ten thousand votes
of electing him. 1t is somewhat difficult to
get at the exact strength of this reform party,
but persons of statistical mind can perhaps
figure it out on the basis of General Buffers
vote in 1883, $50, 128 ballots of enfranchised
Yankees being cast for the General at that
time to 10000 for Andrew this year. 1t may
also be added, as factor in the problem, that
Butler was elected Governor on that occasion
as a candidate on the Democratic ticket.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10

THERE are Democratic papers that plume
themselves OH the achievements Of the present
administration in the way of paying the pub
lie debt, and they boast that one hundred and
seventeen millions have been paid since the
Inauguration of President Cleveland. The in
ference they would draw is that if the Demo
cratic party is kept in power the entire debt
will be rapidly paid. The Republican party
paid off over thousand millions, and was
paying it more rapidly than has the Demo
cratic party since it took charge Of the govern
ment. Finances are something that the Re-
publican party gave the Democratic party les
sons in. The administration has not dared de-
part from the admirable plan laid down by Re-
publican administrations that preceded it. AS
long as it keeps in the path blazed by the Re
publican party it is safe. The danger lies in
the possibility Of the Democratic party being
misled by influential members who have
learned nothing in all these years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10

The criticisms made in regard to tho con-
duct of Postmaster-general Villas in the Wis
consin campaign have brought that gentleman
to the front with an explanation.l He says he
did not participate in the canvass; he merely
visited his old home, conversed with his
friends, which was perfectly natural; called
at the Office of the Democratic newspaper,
also perfectly natural; and finally, at the
closing meeting of the campaign, addressed
his felIow-citizens, at their request, upon the
political situation, and in COMMUNICATION of
the policy of the President. Mr.. Villas does
not consider that there was anything
offensive" in this, it was all so perfectly nat
ural, Sand of course, Mr.. Cleveland will look
at the matter in the same way. He cannot
be so sternly virtuous and ungrateful as to
dismiss man for sounding his (the Presi-
dents) praises, although the honest reformers
of Wisconsin are clamoring for him to do so.
The other fellows who got dismissed forgot
to extol the policy of the administration,
hence their discontinue.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10

The Philadelphia Record assures the work
ingmen of the Indianapolis district that they
have done themselves much credit by having
reelected Gree trade Bynum" to Congress.
Admitting that the votes of the working
men" are what elected Mr.. Bynum, the tariff
issue had very little weight in influencing
their action. The probabilities are, in fact,
that considerable number OF Democratic cit
liens who loved and voted for Bynum for the
enemies he has made thought so little about
the matter that they do not know his position
as free-trader. When they learn the truth
and come to reflect on it, they will not be
proud, but can take comfort from the thought
that he can do no mischief in that direction
in the next Congress.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10

1T has been made apparent that the Liquor
League Of Iowa is not to be tolerated any
longer in its fight against the enforcement Of
the law The issue was drawn at Sioux City,
where the saloon keepers had paid court fines
and costs and kept right on selling, under the
impression that they would be allowed TO con-
tinue nnmolested further than to pay these
periodical assessments In this they appear
to have been mistaken, for Judge Lewis has
issued a remarkable decree, one that will car
ry disnay to all engaged in the illegal traffic
Declaring such places nuisance, the decree
says:
''And it is further ordered that the said nui-
sance be abated by the sheriff of Woodbury.
county, Iowa, by Selling and destroying the
liquor therein, and removing from the build
ing, erection or place, all the furniture, fix
lures, vessels and all movable property used
in or about the premises in carrying on the
unlawful business of selling Intoxicating
liquors in violation of law, and that said prop
erty so seized be sold in the same manner as
provided for the sale of chattels under exc
cution, and by securely closing the said build
ing, erection or place, as against the use or
occupation Of the Same for saloon purposes,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10
POSTMASTER GENERAL Villas speaks in hi

POSTMASTER GENERAL Villas speaks in his
owuWefense against the charge that he was
perniciously active in the interest he took in
the Wisconsin election. This is something
that need cause him no alarm. All that the
President requires is that he say he did moth
ing wrong. The Attorney general declared
that he had done nothing wrong and the
President considerably believed him. So
long as Mr.. Garland is in the Cabinet it is not
at all likely that Mr.. Villas can 90 anything
that will endanger his position.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10

no avail. A negligent police administration
and an Indifferent administration of the law
by the Criminal Court judge, have rendered
nugatory every effort to bring to justice the
saloon keepers. The attitude of Mayor Denny
may serve to arrest public attention to the
mockery of justice carried on in the matter Of
enforcing the liquor laws. When the Rerub-
lican officers of State assume their places they
will see that the Police Board enforces the
laws. or they will know the reason why.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10
THE REPUBLICAN VICTORY.

All the Republicans of Indiana are to be
commended and congratulated upon their
splendid work and organization in the cam
paign just closed, and which resulted in such
splendid Observation-Disclosures won in despite of
the great odds against them; in despite of a
triumphant party holding and controlling the
| public Offices, national, State and municipal,
with rare exceptions, and in despite of gerry
mander that was intended to perpetuate Dem
ocratic control in this State, for all time, of
the State Legislature and the congressional
delegation.
In addition to the Democratic party, the
Republicans were opposed by the money, the
power and personal influence of the Liquor
League an ally always ready to march to
Democratic music under the flag of Old
iianked on one wing by the Prohibition party,
ever eager to do anything, say anything, or
go anywhere to aid the Democracy when it
can injure the Republican party, and on the
other wing f1anked by the Greenback party,
which, except as the hired hand Of the Dem
cratic party would have no means Of support
visible or otherwise.
The Republicans of Indiana won the victory
of and by themselves. They are indebted
and grateful to Senator She rman, of Ohio, for
his speeches, which so clearly defined the
national issues at stake. But beyond these
speeches there was nothing said in the cam
paign, except by our own people.
All Republicans have done we'll very few
have failed to do their duty, and to such as
have failed, their consciences will be the best
accusers. Yet there are some VINO demand
especial notice for their labors. The Journal
has spoken ex-senator Harrison, whose seat in
the Senate was>the great prize in the conflict
so far as Office was concerned, and to whose
ability, character and forceful presentation of
the issues. the party is greatly indebted 1t
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10

MAYOR DENNY is quite right. During the
term of Mayor McMaster the Journal indorsed
him in protesting against his.court being made
a farce OF for the benefit of the Democratic
Board Of Police and the criminal liquor-sellers
Mr.. Denny should not longer permit it while
he is Mayor. The Republican Mayor and the
RepublicaR prosecutor of the Criminal Court
have done all they can to enforce the
liquor laws and to punish the Grim
inais who defantly violate the statute. but to
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10

The Democratic safety" meeting last
night declared against the transfer Of the
election returns and ballots from the custody
of the county clerk to that of the United
States Court. Whyf They are now jointly
held by Republican and Democrat. IF they
contain the evidences of fraud and forgeries,
why should they not be just where they arei
Who is interested in shielding the guilty
parties, if anyi Why do the Democrats get
in heat about this matterf
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10
THE question of the Presidents sincerit

THE question of the Presidents sincerity
becomes more pointed as more of his acts BE-
come public. He has pronounced against
assessments for campaign purposes, but has
twice sent generous sums for the prosecution
of the Democratic campaign in the State of
New York He has declared that federal off,
Gals shall not participate in politics to that
degree he has been pleased to call offensive,
and has gone so far as to remove District At
torney Benton, Of Missouri, because he was
making speeches in the late campaign, while
at the very moment the removal was made
Mr.. Manning was in the city Of New York,
helping set up the pins for Democratic sue
cess, and Mr.. Villas was in Wisconsin for the
same purpose. Unless something be done
to these members of the Cabinet for their
pernicious activity, it is useless to protest
that the President is sincere.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10

The returns of the Prohibition and Green
back vote cast at the late election show total
of Is. SOC, the National vote being 1851, and
the Prohibition vote 1915. In 1884 the vote
was National, $780, Prohibition, $685.
total of 1858. These figures carry out al
most exactly the expectations of the Repub-
licans. 1t was estimated that the scattering
vote would not increase much, if any, while
the Prohibition vote would gain what the
National vote lost. It will be seen that the
aggregate scattering vote this year is less than
One.th0usand more than it was in 1884, and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10
THE STATE TEACHERS, ASSOCIATION,

The suggestion made in another column by
a member of the High-school faculty in re-
gard to the State Teachers Association is one
worthy of consideration by that body.
Under the present system of management it
is difficult not to say impossible, for any com.
mittee to become sufficiently we'll acquainted
with the literary or professional attainments
of the large number Of teachers composing
the association as to be able to make assign
ments on the programme for the annual meet
ing to the best advantage. The inevitable re-
suit is that individuals are selected to treat
certain designated subjects on such occasions
not for their peculiar fitness for such tasks,
but merely because they are personally known
to members of the committee. This confines
the choice to limited circle, and naturally
gives rise to a complaint that favcritism
is shown, when probably nothing of
the kind is intended. Another and
more important consequence of this plan is
that the papers prepared in response to arbi-
trary assignments are apt from their per-
functory character, to rouse as little interest
in the hearers as was felt by the respective
writer's. The common verdict of the ma
jority of teachers who attend the sessions of
the association that they are dull and unproft-
able affairs, is due to this circumstance, per-
haps more than any other. The change sug-
gested by Miss Martin would, ct least, give
an opportunity to all to make known thei1
views, and would have tendency to draw
out the ideas and opinions of some who have
now no chance to come before their associ-
ates A new aud more general interest would
thus be infused into the meetings and the
intellectual and professional advancement
which is supposed to be the object of the or
ganization would to an equal degree be pro-
NOTED.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10
AFTER THE THIEVES.

The Democratic committee of 'safety" met
last night and, so far as they could, threw the
influence of their party around the scoundrels
and thieves whoever they may be, who have
committed the undoubted crimes upon the
elective franchise here in Marion county.
What the Democrats have to say about the
Legislature has nothing to do with
the frauds in this city; but when
they denounce the transference Of the
evidences of these crimes to the custody
of the United States Court where they are
held under the joint keeping Of Repub-
lican clerk and Democratic United States
attorney, they reveal their active sympathy
with the criminals who have placed them
selves in jeopardy of the penitentiary. But
it is gratifying to know that the resolutions of
the little meeting of Democratic sympa-
thizers cannot and did not speak for the whole
party. Although the meeting was secret
which, in itself is suspicious fact-we have
no doubt that there were a number of gentle
mon present who are earnestly and emphatic
ally in favor of just and vigorous prosecu
ton of the men who sought to reverse the YER
dict of the ballot-box. We know. of some whoat-
tended the meeting at the Supreme Court room
who are heartily in accord with the action
taken by the committee Of one hundred at its
meeting last night. Despite the weather
holt +ba
members of this committee were present,
while the Circuit Court room was completely
filled with interested citizens. A permanent
organization of the committee was made, with
Mr.. Siias IT, Bowen as president, VIM. Hen
derson and General Coburn vice-presidents,
Lucius B. Swift secretary and W. p. Gallup
treasurer. An executive committee of nine,
with E. B. Martindale chairman, was named,
and the work auspiciously begun, with a
fund necessary to pay legitimate expenses.
Mr.. Bowen's admirable speech on assuming
the chair voiced the sentiment of the meet
ing. There is an unwholesome atmosphere
in this city just now for election 'tixers" and
thieves, of whatever political persua-
sion, and that atmosnhere will be
kept up until somebody is in the
penitentiary, and efficient practical steps
| are taken to secure the purity of cleo
| tions in the State Next to the work of fer
reting out the forgers who so bunglingly de-
faced the election returns on Thursday last
nc work will be more important and valuable
than that suggested by providing for COM
mittee to secure the passage of proper cleo
ton law by the next Legislature. The COM
mittee of one hundred has inaugurated its
work WELL Let tho committee be
supported by an overwhelming pub
| lie sentiment. The best way to
express this is by sending in your names and
money to Mr.. W. P. Gallup, the treasurer
Money is needed for the legitimate work of
the committee. Citizens interested in pure
free and equal ballot will do we'll to contrib
ute to the fund which is to be expended un-
der the direction of the executive committee
to secure such ballot. Do not delay. Send
in your money to-day, and let the committee
know that the people of the city are in dead
earnest in the work they have committed to
their hands.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10

IT might be we'll for Democratic thieves to
remember that the Senate of the United
States has Republican majority. and that
alleged Senators bearing certificates from
States where Legislatures may he stolen
California, New Jersey and Indiana, for in
stance, if the plans of the thieves shall sue
ceed-may have a difficult time breaking into
the Senate chamber.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10

ONE thing demonstrated by the lste cleo
ton in this State is that the people 1espise
fraud and trickery in politics. The gerry
mander was rebuked, and now the rascals who
have dared to change the result of the cleo
ton in this county will be looked after in a
way they despise. Every one Of them must be
hunted down and sent to the penitentiary.
Free and honest elections, and no fraud, must
be the watchword of the people.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10

THE Louisville Courier-Journal says the
President and Secretary Manning will recon-
mend to Congress that the tariff be greatly
reduced. 1t were of very much more i'm
portance that these officials should recon-
mend to Congress that the navy and the coast
defenses be strengthened
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10

The Louisville Courier-J Journal plucks up
courage enough to again cry 'Down with the
war tariff" It also works off that old chest
nut about Democrats having had enough of
traitors in the camp" and ''they will here
after deal with them as traitors" Whensahe
Democratic party casts out its traitors there
will not be a corporal's guard left. The Cour-
er-Journal does not know when it is whipped.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10

IT is said that Miss Winnie Davis is to
spend good part of the winter at Washing
ton, and, of course she will be prominent
society figure there 1t is probable that the
slight put upon her by the Presidents wife
will be atoned for before spring. If it is not
there will be fun south of Mason and Dixon's
line when the next election comes round.
" Jz@r
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10

ALL perpetrators of election frauds must be
punished to the full extent of the law. Hon
est men of all parties demand it, and no man
can afford to accept an office that has been
acquired in any manner through corrupt
manipulation Of the returns.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10

BETWEEN the Democratic factions, on the
one hand seeking to secure the election of the
Republican candidate for the Lieutenant-gov-
ernorship to defeat Gray's ambition, and on
the other wishing to have the courts declare
that there was no occasion for the election
of that official, it is likely that fraud will not
succeed in ousting at least that official.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10

THE Atlanta Constitution declares that the
President will be responsible for the success
or defeat of his party in 1888. IF this be so,
would it not be more diplomatic for the party
to speak little more respectfully of himf
The party papers have been particularly Sc
we're on him since the election.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10

ATTORNEY GENERAL GARLAND is reported
TO be in favor of the reinstatement of Benton,
the Missouri district attorney who was re-
moved for violation of the civilservice rules
As Mr.. Garland appears to have good deal
Of influence with the reform administration,
Mr.. Benton will probably be reinstated to his
-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10

TT costs fifty dollars day to illuminate the
Goddess of Liberty in New York harbor. and
consequently her light has already gone out.
II the provinces" will chip in with The re-
quired funds, New York will probably agree
to furnish man to keep the lamps burning
and draw the salary.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10

The Memphis Avalanche declares that
''when the Republican party dies and is
buried, the South will divide-not before"
We are not so sure of this, after looking over
the returns from Virginia The leaven of
protection and dignifed labor is working
throughout the country and the result is be-
coming apparent to all.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10

The idea of lighting Libertys torch has
been finally abandoned. At least, the people
of New York city have started popular sub
scription for the purpose of raising funds for
the purpose of providing a light, and that
makes it look mighty doubtful.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10

REPRESENTATIVE MATsoN thinks Governor
Gray will not be candidate for Senator, be-
cause that would elevate Republican Lieu
tenant-governor into the office he vacates
Mr. Matson is in Washington, and evidently
has not caught on to the last scheme of his
Party's thieves and scoundrels to cheat the
Aaonle
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10

WHILE Senior Vest is working for the rein
statement of Benton. the Missouri district
attorney who was removed for making polit-
ical speeches, he ought not to forget to Sc
cure Vilas's name to the petitioK The Post.
master-general having been doing little
speech making himself, cannot we'll refuse
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10

IT is very evident that acting Superintend-
ent ODonnell is totally unfit for the place he
holds, and unless the board cuts off his head
as soon as may be, it will be satisfactory proof
that they do not expect him to enforce the
liquor law, no matter what they may say for
public effect
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-10

right out and told the story to all the neiebh...
and added, moreover. that he meant 70 I'M i
hired man on sight, and make bigger scars.s
Someway, husbands never do know how to ma
age an affair of that kind. SO as to save An 49,
ing wife's feelings