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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-28
him. Il would have been wiser for the Seore-
tary to have kept his head above water little
longer.

'1f that resolution can be adopted says a
Congressman, 'it will have an immediate eff
feet on the wool market. pushing the price
right up, and this would be fortunate for all
wool-growers." But how about the other fifty
odd million people who want to buy clothes
that have wool in them2 Is every workman's
coat in the land to be taxed so as wool grow
ers can have fortunate bounty'-Indianap-
oils News.
The writer seems not to have learned yet
that competition is the factor in giving the
other FIFTY odd millions" cheap woollen
Clothes" Under the high tariff on foreign
wool, woollen goods were greatly cheapened,
for the tariff built up competing woollen fac
tories where none had been, just as in the
case of iron and steel. Experience is reck-
oned to be worth something in such matters,
If mere theory is made to look sorry by its
side, and thus far the country has not gone
off much on theoretical stills.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-28
FoRrY-rIvE boys, employed as helpers b,

FoRTY-FIvE boys employed as helpers by
a glass company in st. Louis, have gone out
on strike, throwing seventy-ive men out of
employment. The firm threaten to fill their
places with other boys unless they resume
work at once. This should not be allowed
If the boys conclude to stop work, they should
see that no one else is allowed to take their
places. This is the rule laid down by the
knights of Labor, and if it is a good one in
one case, why not in alls The men thrown
out of employment through no fault of their
own should be kept out of work until such
time as the striking boys choose to return to
work. This is the policy that the labor or
CARNATIONS are trying to enforce all over the
country, and it is not more absurd and I'M
just when enforced by boys than when COM
PEELED by men.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-28

The lynching of Graham, the Missouri wife
murderer and bigamist, will destroy the slen-
der chance there was of getting at all the
truth in connection with that tragedy. The
State might as well release Cora Lee and Mrs.
Molloy. The only man who could tell
whether they knew anything about the MUIR
der has been put out Of the way by lynchers.
Thus justice is often thwarted by the opera
tions Of these self-constituted enforcers Of the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-28
when they were below par-that Is TO say, at the
time her marriage was agreed to. That sum last
year was swollen to $500, 900 france

when they were below par-that Is to say, at the
time her marriage was agreed to- That sum last
year was swollen to $500, 900 francs
CONGRESSMAN WILLIAM D. KELLEY, the "Fa-
ther Of the House," was seventy-two years old
last Monday, but he steps along like man of
forty, is in the best physical condition, and is
believed by some to be made of pig-iron.
SENATOR PALMER is very fond Of dogs, and it
is seldom he has not one or two with him, either
following closely at his heels or peeping out
from the capacious pockets Of the Senator's coat
He has tiny toy terrier which he uses
breastpin-the dogs head with its bright, spark
ling eyes, appearing just above the top of the
waistcoat
AN amusing incident happened when the band
Of the Seventh New York Regiment was serenad-
ing General Sheridan lately. In one Of the pauses
of music a loud voice said, sheridan twenty
miles away" Immediately the whole two hun
dred of the Seventies boys who were in front of
the house, shouted in chorus: "But he got there
all the same"
PRINCE NAPoLEoN-Plon-P ion-is now travel
ing in Italy, where en- PEASANT he called to see
his wife, with whom he has not lived for long
time. The news was telegraphed from Rome to q
fasting at the Quirinal with the King and Queen
of Italy, in order to revive his old recollections
and to set at naught the report that he was an
invalid from Bright's disease, made the ascent
TO the ball over the dome of ST. Peters, aud i'm
mensely enjoyed the view he commanded of
Rome and it's environs. A Paris journal COM
ments on this dispatch by declaring that this is
the first time in ever sixteen years that Prince
Napoleon has commanded anything.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-28

No wonder Committeeman Baily was ''mad"
when his peculiar business methods were dis
closed. It doesn't take very accomplished
workingman to understand that cashier who
receives thousands Of dollars weekly, and
keeps the accounts in pocket memorandum
book and the money in wardrobe drawer, is
apt to make mistakes, however honest he may
be- A committeeman who wants to maintain
his credit with the Knights should adopt a
safer financial system
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-28

lazy and incompetent man every time, and
viii work harm to the skillful and industri-
ous There are some men worth much more
than others, and these will suffer in any az
rangement whereby one man is paid as much
as another without regard to the amount of
work done. The origin of great many labor
troubles may be traced to the dissatisfaction
of incompetent or lazy men. who force their
imagined wrongs upon those more competent
than themselves.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-28

In the State of Virginia last week an cleo
ton was held on the prohibition issue, and
the capital pronounced very decidedly in favor
of the old order Of things, and the Prohibi-
tionists were overwhelmingly defeated. But
in Chincoteague, that State, the Prohibition
lists swept things. We don't know where
Chincoteague is, exactly, but 'it was a
glorious victory" Chincoteague is determined
to have reform, and as goes Chincoteague SO
goes the Union
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-28

THEY have new reporter on the Cincinnati
Commercial Gazette who is gifted with copious
ness and foridity of language Only excelled by
that of Mr. Halstead himself. Indeed, his style
might easily be mistaken for that of the editor
in-chief. but there are certain indications which
forbid the supposition that the gifted leader"
writer has been taking a hand in the local work.
There was a suicide 10 Cincinnati on Monday
night and after mentioning that sit was just
such q night that Respondent person would lose
what little cheerfulness and hope they had, and
fill their brain with all the horrible things of
life" tie reporter of the sad event goes to say
that the body which was taken out of the river,
was that Of "a young and beautiful woman, a
mother and wife, yet up to an early hour this
morning no one had been to view it, and the
most diligent inquiry failed to establish the
womans identity" The presence of an infant,
which had been rescued alive, gave authority for
the statement that the deceased had been
mother but how the conclusion was reached, in
the absence of Identification, that she was also a
wife is not explained. This omission seems to
indicate that the writer is very youthful per-
son-a skid" in fact-and disposes at once Of the
suspicion that the article is from the pen Of the
responsible editor. The Commercial should
cherish the new addition to its force; but until
he has become somewhat accustomed to the
wicked ways of the world, and of Cincinnati in
particular. it might be as we'll to edit his copy and
thus save great daily from the scofing COM
ments of the scornful
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-28

BUNDLE of Boston papers thrown from
train at New Hampshire station the other day
knocked man insensibie. He may recover,
but it will be with the loss Of his reason. The
Journal has long had presentiment that the
heavy Boston editorials would eventually be
fatal to somebody.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-28

IT is said that the mechanics Of Sanduksy,
O., ara opposed to the eight-hour idea. and re-
fuse to accept it. The movement in favor of
: day Of eight hours and pay by the day In
stead Of by the piece. is for the good Of the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-28
wAITING FOR THEIR PENSIONS.
Methods Which Have Been Working eros
Injustice to Deserving Claimants.

Methods Which Have Been Working Gross
Injustice to Deserving Claimants.
Washington Special. ssl
The large number Of pension bills which have
passed both houses of Congress, and the large
number still pending, have given rise to consid-
cradle comment as to the reason why pensions
in these cases have failed to be favorably adiudi
Gated before the Pension Bureau. General Neg
ley, in speaking on the subject said to-day:
1.-THE numerous applications made to members
Of Congress, by old soldiers, asking the passage
OF special bills for their relief, have caused me
to make some inquiry as to the causes and meth
DDS in the Pension Office For number of
years the methods have been working the gross
est injustice to most deserving claimants Elk
aminers are permitted to make record Of the
number OF cases they have disposed of,
and receive promotion according to the greater
number they pass over their associates in the
Office. The result Of this peculiar system is to
encourage the examination of cases with brief
statements or few papers and laying aside OF
cases requiring the most labor. Ii is also found
that cases are showed aside simply TO satisfy the
convenience of the examiner or clerk, to await
his inclination to take the trouble 70 procure the
additional testimony required. / venture the
opinion that there ten thousand cases now
that could be passed by competent and honest
board of examiners
Another evil which should be remedied Is the
hardness of the correspondence between the
Pension Office and the War Department. In
quifiee uaue oi the latter oy the fensloE OIuce
are at least six months behind; in some instances
eighteen months. The consequences is that when
the claimant is called upon to furnish additional
proof. the witnesses have moved away or died,
or he himself has become dissatisfied ~ discour-
aged and the result is. that he abandons his case
and dies in the poor-house or applies to Congress.
My views upon this matter are not intended to
reflect npon the present Commissioner OF Pen
sions. believe that he is honestly endeayoring
to forward the interests OF justice and treat each
case impartially. bur he has inherited q bad sys-
tenn. which ahould DO improved without delay"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-28

The Washington Post INDUCES in the hope
that If Mrs. Thompson, the Louisville post.
master, is confirmed, it will be by Republican
votes. The Posts wish will undoubtedly be
gratifieG., AS circumstances are in the SEN
ate, she can't very well be confirmed without
Republican votes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-28

A SMALL boy Of the Journals acquaintauce,
reading advertisements comes to the following:
''For Sale-Barber shop; dirt cheap" Small
boy with look of disgust on his face: ''Say,
paw, don't you think it's cheeky in the owner
to want to charge anything for the dirtf" This
anecdote teaches that the public school system
is sadly deficient in the department which
should make pupils familiar with the use Of ele-
CANT commercial terms
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-28

AFTER the liberal supply of taffy which
Bismarck has been dealing out to the Pope, it
was little unkind in his Holiness to omit to
send his love to the Prince when he gave the
German delegation assurances Of his dis
tinguished consideration for Emperor William
and the German Parliament.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-28

SENATOR SHERMAN is said to be ''embar-
rasssd" by the situation in which the PAYNE
business places him. In this respect Mr..
Shermaa differs from the other Ohio Senator.
Mr.. Payne does not seem to be embarrassed
in the least.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-28

WE are informed, upon good authority, that
the statement of duel about to be fought by
two school-boys Of Marion, over a contest for
the affections of a young miss, was greatly OK
aggerated. There was school-boy quarrel. but
the cause was not anything directly concerning
any girl
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-28

THE Department of Agriculture, in the forestry
division, has prepared a schedule for observa-
tions Of tree-life; and accompanying it, Of
weather conditions, for the purpose OF aiding an
interest in forestry work, and to arrive at GER
tain results explained in the schedules. It is de-
srable that these observations should be noted
by very large number Of persons. and every
body interested will be welcome to apply for
the blanks to the department AS the season is
rather advanced, not all the points required may
be taken this year, but even partial report
will be acceptable.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-28

Z MAPLEsoN has with him four sergeants of the
British army for orderly duty" This is GER
tainly very inadequate number. in view Of the
fact that they are expected to keep peace in a
grand opera company, and it is not to be won
dered at that one of these British sojers should
go daft and jump from the train while Ii was at
full speed. as one of them did on the way from
San Francisco to Louisville. Dir. Mapleson
said he made his great leap with nothing on but
checked shirt This is carrying grand opera
to an absurd degree AS in ''Nanon.r the dis
tinguishing mark between the grand dame and
member of the corps de ballet is that the
dress of the former is cut decollete at the top
and of the latter from the bottom. It is not to
be thought Of that man even remotely con-
nected with the grand opera should have his
costume cut in the style Of the corps de ballet.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-28

The number of outrages against firms and
corporations that have been boycotted con-
tinue, but no one thinks Of holding the strik-
ers to accountability.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-23

eight tons; passengers, two tons. The
train was drawn by one horse from, Eli
colts Mill to the Relay House, six and A
half miles, in forty. six minutes. The
horse was then changed, and the train
having again set out, reached the depot
on Pratt street in sixty nine minutes-
thus accomplishing the thirteen miles in
one hour and ffty-five minues, or at the
rate of six and three-fourths of mile an
hour"
This is probably the same horse-road
that was the beginning of what is now the
baltimore Ohio railroad, as it was first
operated as horse-railroad until Peter
Cooper brought his engine down to try it
on that road when they commenced using
steam. The size of the cars mentioned
may be imagined when it is remembered
that the average freight car of to-day
weighs over ten tons.
The Farmers Advocate, published at
Newport, n. H., March IL, 1882, bears
aloft the banner of Henry Clay for presi
dent, and John Sargent, of Pennsylva-
mia, for vice president. 1t gives long
editorial denouncing the action of An
drew Jackson and the supreme court in
regard to the treaties with the Cherokee
Indians in Georgia, and also speaks of a
memorial from New York containing
"thirty-seven yards of signatures" on the
same subject. The following clipping
from the Pennsylvania Wing illustrates
the manner in which presidential cam
paign was conducted in those days:
Andrew Jackson!! President, U. S.!
Edward Livingston,! Secretary of STATED
Samuel Smith,! Senator U. S.. All voted
against an address OF thanks to George
WashingtOn!!! And all refused to cele-
brate his birthday!!! But thirteen millions
of people did!n And the three who did
not live on the money of the thirteen
millions!p'
Capitals, small capitals and italics are
freely used, and the whole item presents
the appearance of a modern advertise
ment.- st. Louis Republican.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-23

"You needn't worry about that" re-
sponded the man, with laugh. Il amt
one to let gal go home alone-not if
she's got such bright eyes as yours, my
dearr'
without deigning any replyto this, EN-
ma took the money from the counter and
turned to the door.
But not so swiftly but what he was on
the doorstep as soon az she.
"Not 80 fast, my dear; I'm going the
same way"
"Mr. Peck, will not trouble you to go
home with me-" said Emma turning upon
her unmanly prosecutor look that would
| have been sufficient to a less british ma
ture.
"Oh, it's no trouble, miss; quite the con
trary, / assure you. ] couldn't think of
letting a pretty gal like you go home
alone"
Weakened by toll and fasting; Emma
could, with difficulty, refrain from burst
| ing into tears
"Sir, this is unmanly-cruel! If you
/ do not leave me, | will call for help!"
Terrified by the rude hand that was
! laid upon her shoulder, Emma was un-
able to repress scream.
Here a blow from some stout fist sent
/ the wretch, head first, into snow-bank
/ Mt the side of the road
With howl of rage and pain, the dis
| comfted man arose to his feet; but OBJ
! tanning a glimpse of the tall stalwart
/ form of his assailant, picked up his hat
! sinking around the nearest corner.
/ Removing his hat, the stranger now
| approached Emma, who had sank down
| faint and trembling upon the door step.
"Allow me, madam
Here, as the light from a street-lamp,
near by, fell upon that pale, beautiful
face, he started eagerly forward.
"Good Heavens! Emma, can it be pos
sible that this is YOU"
The shock-ioyful as it was-was too
much for that enfeebled frame.
"Oh, Charliew she gasped, falling faint
ing into the arms that we're opened 10 re-
ceive her.
As soon as she revived he hailed pass
ing hack, and they were quickly conveyed
to the comfortless tenement. where Carrie
and her mother were anxiously awaiting
Emma's return.
Fire and food were soon obtained.
Beneath the iowly roof were grateful
hearts; happy III the present and still
happier in joyful anticipations of the flu
ture.
1t seems, by some mischance, that En-
mas letters did not reach her lover.
Unable to bear the suspense occasioned
by her silence, he returned.
Here he learned of DIR. Judson's death,
and that the whole family had removed
TO B, but not to what part of it.
He came at once to B, and, after an
unavailing search of several days, was
about to give up in despair, when they
met so unexpectedly and opportunity.
Sorrow and privation are over for En-
ma Judson-now Emma Judson no longer
and those she loves.
The mistress of a happy home, the
wife of an adoring husband she has for
gotten the sufferings of the past in the
sweet and tranquil pleasures that are now
hers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-23
About Going Back to Sophia.
Boston Transcript.

st. Stephens, London journal, has
overheard conversation in thirdclaso
life of mechanics wife who had brought
her husbands dinner to public house
ad joining his shop;
Nhe hungry man entered and proceed
ed to demolish his repsst.
Il say, Jack observed the wife, perus-
ing the newspaper. Il see that poor young
kidnapped Prince il going back to So
phia."
oYes' with his mouth full wish
you would put in more seasoning,
Pause.
"Ah! it's hard, Jack, for man to be
torn away from his wife by lot OF
scamps."
Wife. Sophias not his wife"
Not his wife. Thsh the car has done
quite right"
Tablesu.
President Bartlett, of Dartmouth col
lege. has dsclarsed war on the chestnut
gong.
The New York Star has twinkled a year
under the administration OF Mr. Dors-
Reimer.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-23
ONE WANTS CHANGE"
When the Body and Brain Require IL.
Saturday Review.

saturday REVIEW
"Nost of us have at some time of our
life-almost, one might say, mt some
time of every year of our lives been ad-
yised. or advised ourselves, that we want
change The change designed is gener-
ally change of air, and, no doubt, to
the most part of the dwellers in London,
the necessity, at any rate the pleasures
of such a change would hardly need any
arguments TO drive it home. But then
how often comes the answer, II cannot
afford it whether it be too little money
or too much work that the confession
signifies Then nine times out OF ten,
you are told it is not necessary to go
very far or to stay away very long to
compass your desired end, and probably
You are next accommodated with a list
of places within easy reach of London
where you can carry If need be, your
work with you, if it be of nature ad-
hitting porterage, and live as comfort
ably and mind your business as well as IN
your own home The wisdom Of tins adj
vice has always seemed to Us to be open
20 grave suspicious.
There comes. ne doubt, 20 every man.
whose work entails much mental exer-
else moment when he feels that he
can work no more; when what he mas
done seems of little worth, and what re-
mains to do not worth the DONG "Aeh
even he labors doggedly on, no = CON
scjous or believes himself 70 be conscious
that the quality is steady detetloratihg'
and that the daily expenditure 81 time
ana health and energy brings IN but 2
niggardly return. At such moments
happily it be in his power, there Is niue
doubt that he will be wise to quit the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-23
SIXTY YEARS AGO.
How Our Grandfathers Lived and Acted.

How Our Grandfathers Lived and Acted.
There is great deal that is odd and
curious about a newspaper of fifty or
sixty years ago. Several old copies of
The New Hampshire Spectator, published
at Newport, N, H. The Farmers Adyo-
cate and Political Adventurer, also of
Newport, N. H., and The Vermont Chron-
ice, n Windsor, VT were left at this of
flee yesterday, and were found to contain
many things of interest to the reader of
o-day.
Under the head of marriages" in The
Spectator of March %, 1925 appears the
following:
"In Kingston, Mr. Jacob Quimby to
Miss Dollle Pollard. after a courtship of
twenty years"
What does the bushing young maiden
of II or Is summers who is "to be mar
ried this fall" think of n courtship of
that length!
In the same number is printed letter
written by Gen. Andrew Jackson 10 Sam
uel Swartwout. 1t is dated at Washing
ton City, Feb. %, 1925, and is of a strong
political cast, being reply to Mr.. Clay,
who had referred to Mr.. Jackson as a
military chieftian" in a depreciatory
way, rs tho latter was ut the time n candi-
date for the United States senate. Mr..
jackson reviewed his war record with
considerable pride, and closing the letter
said: "Demagogues, | am pursuaded,
have in times past done more injury to
the cause of freedom than ever did mill
tary chieftain"
A copy of The Spectator, dated Dec.
| 4, 1880, shows a change of ownership and
/ size, and great improvement in appear
auce, In this issue of the paper, is the
! funny column, several of the latest circus
and minstrel gags are now published for
/ the first time
The returns of state election are
/ published showing the election of Hcaley
to congress. Several political tricks of
the campaign were shown up in the edi-
torial column in italics and small caps
In this copy OF The Spectator appears
an editorial OF considerable length com
menting upon the continued success of
the democratic party in Maine, and assert
ing positively that Andrew Jackson would
be elected to the presidency at the cleo
tion soon TO take place. In rehearsing a
list of the states that would certainly
give their electoral vote TO jackson the
name of Missouri is prominent In this
issue of the paper appears n poem
credited to The Albany Argus, the paper
now under the management of Secretary
Dan Msuuing's son.
The Spectator OF March 10. 1892 gives
an account of the drowning of three
boys in the canal al Newport. two OF them
being brothers of Mr.. II. l.. Mitchell, OF
this city.