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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-30
Mr.. Blaine on Modern Education.

Address at Washin gton. Pa.
One thing further, gentlemen, and shall have
finished. l was not long since conversing with
a distinguished lawyer on some of the defects of
modern education. lie remarked that when a
student of law came to him the first thing he
did was to hand him book and say: Read that
to me-" Il fnd," said he. ga large proportion to
be poor elocutionists. They do not read prop
him to give me the boundaries of each State; then
/ take an old spelling book have kept for fifty
years laughter and try him from barefoot
to 'ambiguity'-the two best columns laughter,
and am very apt to find he makes a consider
able number of errors. In our preparation here
l think we are drilled in reading, in spelling,
in geography and in English grammar.
I am sorry to say that very great many
modern college graduates do not spell with abb
solute accuracy, could not bound the United
States with absolute accuracy, could not take a
black board and draw map of the United States,
fix the latitude and longitude upon it, and bound
each State. That is a very good exercise; sup
pose you try it. Laughter. Do that on the
blackboard once or twice and you will never for
get it. 1t is an exercise in which many of us
were expert in this college thirty five and forty
years ago. If you should try me in the text
books of Latin and Greek 1 think you would
find me deficient I remember once when we
were examined in the Agrcola of Tacitus. a
graduate of Oxford University, an En-
turned over to De Morebus Germanorum
and said: "Read that" A member of the class
answered, 'We have not been over it." "But,
said he, ''it is Latin" If you should ask me tc
read it at sight to-day I should repeat the ex
cuse. but presume every member of the senior
class before me could do it readily. [Great
laughter and cheers.
Gentlemen. will detain you no longer. / see
how eager, how impatient you are to follow
your professors to the recitation rooms. [Cheeri
and laughter hope you will profit by all tn.
az N n anJ0 herr I hcpe
that thirty-nine years after your graduatioi
you may look back to your Alma Mater with til,
affection AMI the gratitude which this morning
feel. lLong-continued applause.
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Affairs of A. S. Gage & Co.

CHICAGO, Oct 29-The statement is made
this evening that within week or ten days the
firm of A. S. Gage & Co. will probably be doing
business on its own account without the assist
ance of an assignee. Nearly, if not quite, half
of the three hundred and sixty New York
creditors have signed an acceptance of the terms
offered, namely. 45 cents on the dollar. It is
understood that one or two parties stand ready
to come to Mr.. Cages assistance in satisfying
certain creditors: that the firm is about to be re-
organized, and that the assisting parties re-
ferred to will hereafter have an interest in
the business
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-30
Rossa Anxious to Sell Out.

NEW YORK, Oct. 29-The Commercial Adver-
tiser says to-day: '"The following story. for the
truth Of which Mr.. Roosevelt will vouch is in
circulation: On last Friday, O'Donovan Rosa
called upon Mr.. Roosevelt and offered to furnish
him the hearty support of his paper and the vote
of the secret societies he could control, if Mr.
Roosevelt would give him two checks-a small
one for the cause of Ireland and much larger
one for the personal use of Mr.. Rossa One
check, for the cause was to be dated after the
election. so that Mr.. Roosevelt might cancel it
if he were not elected; the check for Mr.. Rossa
on the contrary, was to be dated properly. so
that it could be used at once"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-30

Washington Dispatch to Baltimore American:
There is a deaf mute in the Treasury Depart
neEt who has been there for long time and Is
an excellent clerk. The other day he had a
scare He was busily engaged at his desk writ
ing, when fellow-clerk came up to him and be-
gan to talk to him in the sign language.
1.-The Secretary is going to go for you said
the clerk with his fingers.
The mute clerk looked IN surprised. "Why
what have done?' he asked with his fngers
"Oh, the Secretary has heard tales about yous
and hear, you are about to be discharged"
The deaf mute clerk looked bewlldere0
"Why?" his fingers asked
..Some people have told the Secretary that you
have been around the hotel corridors talking IN
loud and boisterous manner against the admin
istration."
An expression of relief came across the nuts
clerks face when he heard the reason, and nii
fingers replied: II can prove an alibL"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-30
Pleading for Cluverius.

RICHMOND, Va, Oct. 29-Within the past few
weeks Governor Lee has received number of
letters appealing to him to commute the death
sentence of Thomas j. Cluverius, convicted of
the murder of Lillian Madison.
The writers of these letters, most OF whom sign
their names, live in this and States further south.
The reason assigned in most cases for asking this
clemency ia that the evidence in the case left a
reasonable doubt of the prisoners guilt Bal
tinorean who does not sign his name, concluded
his letter il these words. Just give him one
more chance of doing good in life, and may God
bless you, will be the prayer of one who is an
entire stranger to all concerned"
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eve to allow its celebration to drop altocesb..
vet awhile. At sea, in Canada, Australia. evss
in India wherever true Scottish or Irish fam.
ilv is located, there is sure to be at least orr
voice raised in favor Of the genial old custom
It's superstitious observahces must undoubtedlv
nass away-have, indeed. to a great extens
already become obsoete-but the good.fellov.
shin. the laughter, the nut-roastine, the appls.
ducking the candle-singeing ought long to h
specialy associated with the 31st of October.
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MINOR MATTERS.
4 CAN for Ten Millions Of the Per Cent.

"A Gail for Ten Millions Of the Q Per Cent.
Government Loan.
WASHINGTON, Oct 29--The Secretary Of the
Treasury this afternoon issued the one hundred
and-foFy fourth cali for redemption of bonds.
Theean is fer $4,000, 600 Of bonds Of the per
eent lean Of 1882 and notice is given that the
principal and accrued interest of the bonds here
il beasw designated win ba paid at the treasury
q the United States, in the city Of Washington
,. @. OF the FIRST day Of December, 1886, and
that the lntprsst on said bonds will cease on that
day, viz.:
lhree pereent honda issued under the act of
IanRrsas aRRregeA JnlY IL. 1852. and nnmbsrea
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-30
She was willing.

Philadelphia Herald.
Papa" said Philadelphia maiden, Charley
wants TO know if you will say yes if he asks
sour consent to marry me-"
Humph! 1 think il is the yaupg mans place
10 ask that question himself"
Oh, pa know he will never ask you. Why,
40 IS so bashful that he wouldn't have popped
5 ala question if hadns told him that if h
49, would get real mad at him"
sObu 70 It was you who popped4"
to undars., pa; didn't pop. / merely gave h.
ne as-ss s. IAN. that was willing to marry him l.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-30
Steamship News.

LONDON. Oct 29.-Arrived: Persian Monarch,
Holland; from New York.
NEW YORK, Oct. 29-Arrived Hammonia,
from Hamburg; England from Liverpool.
Boston, Oct 29-Arrived: Istrian from Liv-
eTpool. The steamer Payonia, of the Cunard
line, went ashore this morning near Duxbury,
but was hoated in the afternoon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-30
Failnre at Chicago.

CHICAGO, Oct. 29.-The Hartley Reclining
chair Company made An assignment this morn
ing to W. D. Gibson. The liabilities are stated
at 81 O00 and the assets at 1926 000 No schedule
has been filed. A number of confessions Of
Judgment were made yesterday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-30
Seventeen stores Burned.

RALEIGH, N. c., Oct 29-This morning fire
broke out at Franklinton, on the Raleigh q Gas
ton railway, twenty.eight miles north of this
CITY. and burned seventeen stores. nearly all OF
wood. Loss, $4,000; insurance, $500.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-30
Mrs. stewart,s win Pfiyatelv Road

NEW York. Oct. 29--Irs. Stewards will was
privately rAad to the relatives of the deceased to-
day by Judge Hilton. The document will not
be offered for probate until tomorrow, and all
concerned refuse to give out, in advance. any IN
formation as to its contents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-30

'THERE was a sound OF rsvelry by night" and,
she had card but couldn't go, all on account or
neuralgia. Her favorite dude, however, mad q
level head, and, instead of bouquet, brought
Salvation Oil. They went, AID were happy once
more.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-30
Canadss, Parliament To BE dissolved.

Toronto, Ca, %. ara reform demonstra-
ton at Grslph ast night Mr. Blake, leader of
the opposition. stated that within the last
tweaty- -four hSlirsA he had received information
that the dissolutioh of Parliament would be an
nounced immediately.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-30
A street Car Condu.tor Ixinted.

CLEVELAND, O., Oct %. 7%Harry Stsockwell; q
street car driver. was rug over by btls car TINS
afternoon and horribIy Haneled w nile crs ~
Ing the viaducr oselo1 the Facs~~ASss~
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-30

tached, and while Stockwel. was fastening it the
team started up, dragging the man half way
across the bridge He died in half an hour.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-30
The Two-Dollar silver Certificates.

Washington Special.
The two-dollar silver certificates will be en-
bellished by the Second and Third Army Corps
badges, which formed Gen. Hancock's command,
besides the vignette of the General The Second
Corps badge was clover leaf and the Third
Corps diamond. The engrayer has very clev-
erly put the former within the lines Of the lat
ter making it an historic tribute TO the unity of
the two corps under General Hancock. Il is not
generally known that Gen. Phil kearney origin
ated the idea of an army corps badge, and that
the diamond was the first design adopted. and
its appearance the two-dollar silver certificate
will perpetuate bit of war history.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-30

AN old bell. cast by Paul Revere. has just
been hung in the belfry of a Plymoua, Mass
oh
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-30

RED Star Cough C1re supplies a needed want
Il has no aafcofies, sd Is purely vegetable.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-30
Pecuiiarities of New England Topography.

WAsHINGToN Oct. 29.-In his report of the
operations of the geological survey during Sep
TENDER, Director Powell says that geographical
work in the West was greatly limited by the
smoke and haze which prevailed. In New Eng
land 643 square miles of topography was com
pleted. While engaged in geologic work in the
Atlantic division Prof. Shaler discovered point
of much interest in its bearings on the nature Of
the recent changes of level of the New England
coast. 1t is that the rivers which flow from
south to north have a great amount of marshes
in their valleys and hardly trace Of aluvial
terraces, while rivers which run from north to
south are not bordered with swamps and all have
distinct terraces. He offered as an explanation
the theory that the shore has all been tilted up
to the northward, thus partly destroying the
drainage of the rivers which flow northwardly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-30

as follows: $50 original No. 40; $780, original
No. Clio to original No GAO. both inclusive; $500,
original No 267 to original No 2S5, both inclu-
sive ST. 000 original No 2l76 to original No. 2434,
both inclusive; 10000 original No 1926 to orig
inal No 1908, both inclusive Total, $40. 900, 600.
The bonds described above are either bonds of
the Original issue. which have but one serial
number at each end, substitute bonds
which may be distinguished by the double set OF
numbers, which are marked plainly original
numbers and substitute numbers" All of the
boS0s of this loan will be called by the original
numbers only Parties holding bonds called by
this circular can obtain immediate payment,
ing the same IN the letter forwarding the bonds
for redemption. Many OF the bonds originally
included in the above numbers have been trans
ferred or exchanged into other denominations on
waivers the original numbers being Cancelled
10, 1856, and leaving outstanding the apparent
amount above stated.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-09

What have the democrats done,
since they assumed power in the ma
ton, to carry out the profuse promis-
es of the platform of 1892 They
have not equalized the tarifr nor
amended it, nor intelligently tried to.
They have fooled with the silver ques-
ton till we are at the mercy of any
sudden panic. They have taken only
halfway measures about the navy, and
refused to follow even Tilden's conser-
vstive advice about our coast defense.
They have only touched really one
matter, and their meddling with that
has been to deinoralize it. Just so far
as they have made changes in the post
offices they have impaired the postal
service. All business men know that.
They have not improved the working
of a single custom house, but have
seriously deteriorated the business
routine of some, and when we come to
the railway postal service, they have
hurt by every change. This is the to-
tai net result of their reform. Blade.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-09
The September Century.

LISTS last illness was announced al
ter the September CENTURY had gone
to press; it is due to accident, there
fore, rather than to purpose. that the
two full-page portraits of the musician,
and the intimate account of his Ameri-
can pupil, Albert Morris Bagby, OF
GA Summer with List in Weimar,"
should appear in THE CENTURY SO
soon after his death. Pictures of
LISTS home and his two most promis-
ing pupils add to the interest of the
article.
In the eighth part of The Minister'S
Charge" Mr.. Howells partly satisfies
the great curiosity of his readers to see
the way Lemuel Barker's love affairs
are going.
In the War Series fertile subject
lending itself to rich illustration is in
troduced by General Alfred Pleason-
tons Successes and Failures of
Charlottesville. 1t was under Gen
eral Pleasonton's orders that Major
Keenan's famous charge was made, and
under his direction that the artillery
Mt Hazel Grove saved the key OF
Hooker's position when Towards
Eleventh Corps, assaulted from the
rear by Stoncwall Jackson, was hurled
back upon the Union center. Gener-
al Howard himself writes of Jack
sons Attack upon the Eleventh Corps. :"
Colonel Huntington w. Jackson de-
scribes "Sedgwick's Assault at Fred
ricksburg." with the effort of relieving
the pressure upon Hooker; and Sam
uel p. Bates, the Union Commanders
literary executor. gives Hooker's YER
sion of the campaign, in the article
"Chancellorsville Revisited by Hook
err" In the Memoranda on the
Civil War" General Il. E. Colston
offers n new letter showing that Lee
had OWNED Hooker's plans; General
Thomas M. Anderson explains anec-
dotally why The Reserve at Antie-
tam" was not hurled against Lees ex-
hausted lines; Captain Joel b. Err
hardt quotes from wartime letter by
General William f. Smith as revealing
General Grants reasons for relieving
the latter.
Editorials in Topics of the Time"
discuss Legislative Inefiiciency." Mar
rage, Divorce, and the Mormon Prob
lem, and plea for the good Of the
many,
Subscriptions received at this Office.
Price So, so per year.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-09
Literary Notice.

Now that so many persons are re-
turning from the country to city apart
ments in hotels and flats the excellent
series of practical articles begun in
the September number OF the Art
Amateur, "Hints on the Decoration OF
Unadorned City Apartments" ought
to be very valuable. The colored
plate in this issue is a charming land
scape by Leonard Ochtma; the mum.
Der is practically rich in figure sketch
rs by Boucher, DE Beaumont and
Edith Scannell, and there is the usual
array of choice original designs for
china decoration, embroidery and brass
hammering. An interesting Mote
Book. some capital hints for collec-
tors of bric-a-brac, and n suggestive
article on color, sketching from nature.
water color painting. embroidery and
other art topics Price 35 cents.
Montague Marks, Publisher, 20 Union
Square, New York.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-09

The u. s. consul at the City of Mex
leo, telegraphed Sec. Bayard in regard
to the special envoy sent to that city
by him, as follows: ''Our special en-
voy has disgraced himself. We feel
Inundated and bowed down with
shame. Further particulars, if desir
ed, will be furnished. Suffice it to say
that he was found dead drunk in a
house of prostitution, and is now the
laughing stock of the Mexicans. He
must have been carrying on in very
disgraceful way when an official of
the present administration calls atten-
ton to it in this manner. During the
whole lifetime of the nation has there
been so many unfit appointments
made, or withdrawn previous to con-
firmation, as have been since the pres
ent administration came into power.
Unfit appointments may have been
made, but never before have peniten-
tiaries, warehouses and other penal
institutions been called on for gradu-
ates to fill positions under and repre-
sent the government in its various de-
partments. President Clevelands' APP
pointments, like his vetoes, were en-
tirely uncalled for and alike unsatis-
factory to majority of the people.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-09

We do not attempt to disguise the
fact that we are all pleased with the
work of the republican convention In
so far as the head of the ticket is con,
cerned. and this pleasure comes OF our
knowledge of the representative char
acter of the candidate and of his abili-
ty and adaptation to the work of the
Office, the duties of which he is SO ad-
mirably calculated to discharge. His
familiarity with business affairs, both
public and private. his untiring indus
try and established character for integ-
rity makes the farmers candidate ac-
ceptable with all classes who know
him and who desire a safe, economical
and intelligent administration of the
business affairs of the state. -Micht-
gan Grange Visitor.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-09

No man has the good will of larger
number of the farming people and
working people generally than Hon.
Cyrus g. Luce, of Branch county, the
man selected to fill the govsrnor's chair
for the next term. He has shown fine
executive abilities in all positions that
he has filed, and everywhere his COM
potency for the Office of governor is
recognized and acknowledged. He is
of the people, and will be found for
and with the people, in whatever ser.
vice they may place him. -Grand Rap
ids World.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-09
Did the Work Scientifically.

Henderson was requested by the
landlady, the other evening, to water
the flowers. He says he did the work
in half the time that Mrs. Jones ever
did. 'She told me So" he says, ito
put six watering-potfuls on the garden
the same as she always did. Well, it
always took her three-quarters of an
hour. and / did it all in just six
minutes. How did do itl Why, in
stead of drilling the water through
the nose, as she did just turned it
out, as any sensible person would do.
-WomenH do well enough. for potter
ing around tile house; but when it
comes to doing things in a scientific
manner, they amt there. Boston
Transcript.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-09
Good Results in Every Case.

d. A. Bradford, wholesale paper
dealer of Chattanooga, Tenn, writes
that he was seriously afflicted with a
severe cold that settled on his lungs:
had tried many remedies without bene-
fit. Being induced to try DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consum ption, did
so and was entirely cured by use of a
few bottles. Since which he has used
it in his family for all Coughs and
Colds with best results. This Is the
experience of thousands whose lives
have been saved by This Wonderful
Discovery.
Trial Bottles free Mt N. III. TRAvER's
Drug Store
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-09
How to Keep off Cannibals.

Sometimes good case is ruined by
proving too much. This was illustrat-
ed the other day in Chicago.
At meeting of the ministers the
Rev. Mr.. Ayers read long paper, in
which he argued that the coming
Christian would not use tobacco. He
made many strong points, and Inn
pressed his audience. Unfortunately
he said in conclusion that even canni-
balls had sense enough not to eat
tobacconized flesh. They never devour
smokers and chewers.
When this climax was reached a
smile rippled over the upturned faces
of the ministers. Finally one OF the
brethren took the matter up. He
said that he had no doubt until he
heard the story about the cannibals.
If it was mans duty in times Of
peace to prepare for war, it was just as
much his duty to guard himself again st
cannibals. The exigences oe mission
airy work or business might at any
time require man to visit Africa or
Patagonia. He would run the risk of
falling in with cannibals. If the to-
bacco habit would save him from be-
ing eaten, it might also save his life.
Perhaps the savages would not think
it worth while to kill man who was
worthless for an article of food. AS
a matter of precaution, therefore, he
thought it would be wise to stick to
-tobaoao--AtLantn- Gooastit,itio1l. ----
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-09

Among the patients at the New Jer
sey lunatic asylum at Morris Plains, il
a man who is subject to very little res
traint and whose insanity is only occa-
sionally manifested. Several days age
the Rev. DR.. Burchard, whose advoca
cy proved SO disastrous to Mr.. Blaine,
visited the asylum and was shown
through the building by Warden Mon
roe. Presently they came to the mild
hammered lunatic alluded to, and DIR
Burchard recognized him as the sor
of former parishioner. Greetings
were exchanged in a hearty manner
and the doctor asked, "Well, what
brings you herep
Rum, Romanism and rebellion,
was the solemn response of the pa
tient. who slyly winked at the warden
"Ahl" said the doctor, and passed
on ,ET.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-09
An End to Bone scraplng.

Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg,
ILL.,, says: Having received so much
benefit from Electric Bitters, feel it
my duty TO let suffering humanity
know 1t. Having had n running sore
on my leg for eight years; my doctors
told ME / would have to have the bone
scraped or leg anputated. used. in
stead, three bottles of Electric Birters
and seven boxes Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, and my leg is now sound and
WELL"
Electric Bitters are sold at fifty cts.
bottle, and Bucklen's Arnica Salve
at 25c. per box by N. II. TRAvER.