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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-21
A QUESTION OF STYLE.


Curious Controversy in Fashionable
Equestrian Organization.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
NEW York, March 20.-A curious controversy
arose over this weeks receptions by an excess
lively fashionable organization of equestrians
Horse riding is one of the diversions permitted
to modish people in Lent An unsuccessful rid
ing academy was purchased by the Gentlemens
Riding Club, fitted up in great luxury and made
ready for amateur occupancy AS the scope of
the old organization was to be enlarged by the
admission of bellies as we'll as beaux, it was
deemed proper to alter the name so as to cover
the added feminine element A special meeting
was held to settle the question. A resolution
was submitted to change the title to La
dies and Gentlemen's Riding Club. This
was opposed by member who said that
the former name, Gentemen's Riding Club had
always been ridiculous because it asserted, in a
manner that seemed to imply the existence of a
doubt on the point, that the members really
were gentlemen He thought it silly affecta
ton. anyhow, and compared it to the Gentle
mems Sons Coterie, a notorious social organize
ton OF East Side toughs. Taking up the writ.
ten resolution, which was in the handwriting of
an heir to million or so. he observed and COM
nented loosely on the fact that one mark Of
the possessive case in the proposed title was
wrongly placed, thus-"Ladies' and Gentlemens'
Riding Club" and laughingly remarked that
the public might question their gentlemanliness
if they should 60 into print in that fashion. His
criticism was not amiablY borne, and rather hot
word, ensued. A heavy majority voted against
the emblazoning of the gentlemanly and lady
like qualities of the club, however, and the style
decided upon was the Riding Club, whose enter
tainments consisting of eauestrianism in the
ring and refreshments in the rooms Of the hand
some house, have been the chief social events Of
the week
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-21

came when he failed Of nomination at Chicago
Though 80 entranced by life at Washington, be
was never naughty or overbearing while PreslS
dent In fact he was one Of the most thoroughs
~ democratic OF all the Presidents, as well as b
genial, kindly, modest man at all times To-day
in Washington the politicians OF both parties are
singing his praises riore loudly than ever they
did while he was iii Office, for they realize how
easily approachable he was It seemed al
though anyone could see him, though only ia
make social call, and heartier, more kindly
as open and free to the public as any building in
all day long in charge of the colored servants,
when President Arthur went to Alexandria bay
and the Thousand Islands for fortnight's fish
ing. 1t was at the close of the summer season
and all the guests had gone. However, half q
dozen New York reporters followed him. and
they and he, and Mr.. John Dun and few SER
wants. made up the little party on whose account
the house was kept open. The President and
Mr.. Dun were to have had a separate dining.
room, but General Arthur preferred the public
one where men ate There he always took his
meals, chatting with whoever was in the room,
and taking occasional walks with the reporters,
as well as discussing with them the news that
the papers brought. There he kept up the I'M
fortunate habit of keeping late hours which he
has always pursued, and which has in all proba-
bilty weakened his constitution. Never man
hated to go to bed more than he. He reserved
his correspondence, his reading and a great
measure of his amusement for nightfall, and sell
dom reached his bed until o'clock or 3, or somes
times until daybreak OF course he slept late in
the morning, and because he got as many hours
of rest as he needed, no was ever able to cons
vince him that he was doing his health an injury.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-21
Dave wailace's Farm.

Minneapolis Tribune.
That letter from Dave Wallace about the way
the farm was getting on has caused Zelda Seguin
any amount of worry lest it should cause q
wrong idea of the Hoosier State to get abroad.
Indiana is famous State" said she, Satur
day evening, as she reread the letter for the
tenth time an3 folded it up in despair. "and oui
ana. But indeed we don't have miracles happen
there. That letter from Dave about thirty-two
pigs and a heifer calf in one litter must not be
taken literally. you know. I'll see Dave in ST.
Louis and ask him what it means. Idon't think
we've any such stock on the place."
Probably her husband was late for the mail
when he wrote.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-21
THAT PEACHBLOW VASE.
How the Administrators of the Morgan Els.
tate Lost SIS, 1000 on the Vase.

BALTIMORE, Nd. March 20.-The mystery Of
Mrs. Morgan's peachblow vase was solved yester-
day, when Mr.. William T. Walters admitted to
member of the art firm Of Myers & Co. that he
was the purchaser of the famous curiosity Mr.
Walters has all along refused to talk to reporters
on the subject, and the facts in the case would
never have been known had not reporter
overheard the gentleman detailing them to
his friend of the art firm. The peach
blow vase came to Baltimore under the
following circumstances, as detailed by Mr.
Walters: Shortly after the death of Mrs. Nor
gan, Mr. Walters offered the administrators of
the estate So 900 for the vase and it was ac
copied. The article was put up at auction mere
~ as formallty. the administrators supposng
that the first bid of $4,000 would easily secure
it. The competition which unexpectedly ensued
surprised the administrators, but they were none
the less compelled by their agreement with Mr.
Walters to secure the vase for him. It cost
them just So, 900 to oit Dir. Walters has been
greatly annoyed by the notoriety attending the
sale, and during the conversation remarked that
he would not put the vase on exhibition in his
gallery.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-21
A Question of Interest.

To the Editor Of the Indianapolis Journal
The following example, which was lately given
me to solve. proved such hard chestnut" that
feel justified in making it public, so as to give
attorneys fees barred1, clerks of probate courts,
and any other man, chance to solve it. wish
correspondents would send their answers to me
and accompany them by the "modus operandir
of getting them. Will publish the names of alD
who send correct answers in the Journal OF Sat
urday April IL. EwALD OVER
EXAMPLE.
A gentleman had four sons, A. B, G and D,
aged respectively twenty-on twenty. nineteen
and eighteen years; he also had $40, 00G which DO
desired to divide equally among his four sons ia
the following manner: "a to receive his sharb'
at once, the remsinder of the money to be put
out at interest at per cent; s'B' to receive his
share when he became OF age. the remainder to
be again put out ut the same interest; &C" to re-
ceve his share when he became of age, and tho
remainder to be again put out at Interest," 'sDs Il
receive the remainder when he became Of age.
Each received the same amount Of moEeJx
Query; How much was i'll
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-21
MISSIONARIES FOR AFRICA.
A Detachment of Workers Who Propose
Joining Bishop Taylor.

Joining Bishop Taylor.
New York Special.
A second detachment of missionaries leave to-
morrow. by the City of Chester, for Liverpool.
whence they will 60 by steamer to the mouth of
the Congo river and the west African coast, to
reinforce Bishop Taylors party that left New
York year ago. The missionaries carry with
them small cargo of dry goods canned food,
farming implements, Bibles, tracts, hymn books,
rifles and shotguns. 1t will take them nearly
three months to reach the Congo. On their ar
rival they will be met by Bishop Taylor, and the
leader of the party will then receive directions
and sealed instructions as to their ultimate des-
tination. They will sail up the Congo as far as
navigation will permit, and then go the remain
der of the way with teams or on foot. A num-
Der of the party are from the far West. The
party numbers, In men, women and
children, twenty persons Two of them
are ministers and two are physicians One
young woman, Miss Britain, is just from
young ladies' seminary, and an older woman.
Mrs. Cliff, has been a missionary among the In
dians. A colored man in the party, named Jud
son. was graduated several months ago from a
university. The others are mechanics, farmers,
a surveyor and a school teacher. The Rev Mr..
Short, and DR.. and Mrs Clark Smith and four
children, and surveyor Burr are from Oregon.
The Rev. and Mrs. j. H. Cooper are from Wis
consin. DR.. Harrison, and missionaries Cam
eron, Walker. Steele, and Mr.. aud Mrs. Elkin
are from Ohio A Mr.. Baker is from Brooklyn.
and Mr. Sarter from Missouri. They will be
divided into parties of two three among the
natives, at distance of one hundred miles from
each other, as to establish chain of stations
across the continent of Africa. Each of these
stations will be visited at intervals by the min
listers and physicians, and the farmers and me-
chanics will 60 to work teaching the natives how
to cultivate the land in civilized manner how
to read and write, and the principles of the
Christian religion. The first party of more
than hundred are now colonized in Africa
and by the latest reports are doing we'll
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-21
The Lauer wife-Murder Case.

OMAHA. Neb., March 2O.-The jury in the
case of John V. Lauer, who shot his wife last
October. claiming he had mistaken her for a
burglar. returned verdict at o'clock this
morning, convicting Lauer of mansaughter,
under Nebraska statutes penitentiary ofense
of from one to ten years Sentence was re-
served The jury has been out since o'clock
Thursday afternoon. Their verdict is com
promise verdict, and causes some surprise, as a
verdict in the second degree or disagreement,
was generally looked for. The prisoner received
the verdict without exhibiting any emotion. He
was remanded to jail to await sentence. The at
torneys of the defendant gave notice of motion
for new trial. The trial has lasted over two
weeks, and has attracted the greatest interest.
from the prominence and social position of Mr..
and Mrs Lauer in Omaha
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-21
Sam Jones In Chicago.
New York Star.


We cannot comprehend why any Chicago pa
per should display pride In the success of such a
spiritual mounteoank in that city. The man is
vulgar, rude and insulting and would not be
tolerated by any refined and cultivated audience.
Putting aside all considerations Of refinement
his performances cannot but be shocking to any
truly religious person because of their utter lack
of reverence. In fact, rough but serious
minded audience would be likely to bring to a
summary close the ministrations of an ill-man-
nered charlatan. who abused the people before
him, aud singled out an individual for denuncia-
ton as "a fat old hog" Such dscourses might
succeed in drawing audiences, but the people
who listened to them with satisfaction would be
those who enjoy blackguardism-not those who
care for religion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-21
JERSEY JUSTICE.
VIII 1t Prove Equal to Furnishing the Lynch
ers of "Mingo Jack?"

ers of "Mingo Jack?"
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
New YORK, March 2O.-The lynchng of Mingo
Jack. the negro who had assaulted a little white
girl. has raised the question whether the famous
Jersey justice" shall punish the mob. The vii
iage in which the criminal was killed, Eaton
town, Is the Monmouth-park race.track suburb
OF Long Branch. The local sentiment prepon-
derates with the lynchers and the coroner's in
yestigation is petering out to nothing. Never
ltheless, Governor Albeit declares that the un
lawful executioners shall be identified and pun
ished If possible, and the district attorney of
Monmouth county appears to be doing his best
70 get at tie facts. A novel element in the case
a tho gambling interest Of Long Branch. Ev-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-21
A Preachers Horse.

New Orleans Picayune.
A Methodist preacher Ia north Louisiana has
horse which possesses strong reasoning powers
remarkable memory. On the first and third
Sundays in the month Mr. Cadian holds service
in town which is reached by taking the left
fork of the road, whilc ON the second and fourth
Sundays the town in which he breaches is at the
termination of the right fork of the road The
horse, without word a touch of the bride,
never fails on the first and third Sundays to take
the road to the left and on the second and fourth
SUNDAYS that on the right
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-21
Southern AfTectation.

Philadelphia Press.
The Macon Telegraph goes to an extreme Of
familiarity when it calls the Presidents sister
porary should content itself with speaking of her
as Rosy" or "Lizzy." There is a hint of affecta-
ton in Betsy"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-21
Americans Killed by Apaches.

WASHINGTON, March 20-The Secretary of
State has received information through Mr..
Willard. consul at Guayamas. Mexico. of the
killing of two Americans, named William Brown
and James Moser. by Apaches, on the 3lst ulk,
at the Grand Republic mine, near Nacosari, in
the district of Moctezama. Steps have been
taken to protect the effects of the deceased until
the legal heirs can be heard from.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-21
The Same Question that Al itates Indiana.

Albany Express.
While the Legislature is regulating the price
of gas, why should it not prescribe maximum
for spring bonnetsl
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-10-16

~ nT n fields scarce, but those who write to
HEn Stinson Co, Portland, Maine, will receive
I'LL 1 free, full information about work which
"IIISE they can do and live at home that will pay
~ " AO them from s. to $25 per day. Some have
earned So in adsy Either young or old Capital
required started free Those who star at once
absolutely Of snug little fortunes All is new
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-10-16
state Central Committee.

Churchill-W W. Williams.
Douglas-G. " Williams. II. p Bnrnham.
Elko-C II. Sproule, o. L. G. Fairchild, g. H.
Meigs.
Esmeralda-C. Kimbsll. j. ]. Wilson.
Eureka Tn mas Wren. John Tore, B. Gilman,
c. G. Wallace.
Humboldt-J. II. Harvey, G. F. Turritln, H. @.
Marker.
Lander-A Nichols E. T. George.
Lincoln-k. s Clspp, J Pouisde.
Lyon f. P. Lovejoy. P. h. Savage.
Nye- Thomas Wsrburton. A. Maute.
Ormsby-Evan Williams, S, c. Wright
story-E. d. Boyle, l. P. Wsrdle L. Strother.
F. C Lord, II. Gorham, W f. Sharon.
Washoe-Sol Levy, G. r. Bender.
White Pine-E. n Robinson, A. C, Cleveland.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-10-16

The "CORNER SALOON" has tust been comm.
leted and is second to none in the county. The
stock Of liquors is selectedfrom the best. Cour-
teous treatment given to all Give the place q
call when you come to town. share Of youx
patronage is all that is asked.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-10-16

26h Kearny Street, San Fran cisco, Cal.
sIRemember the Doctor has a Vegetable
Compound. the result of many years of spec
isl practice aud hard study which, under his
special advice has nepcr failed Of success IN the
cure of Lost Manhood. PrOstatOrrhna, "A,
etc.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-10-16
YOUNG M : n


XIvHO MAY BE SUFFERING FROM THE
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will do we'll TO avail themselves of this TIE great
est boon ever lsid at the altar Of suffering hu-
msnity. DIR. sPINNEY will guarantee to forfeit
$500 for every case OF seminal Weakness or pri-
vAte disease of any kind or character which he
undertakes and fails TO cure
MIDDLE AGED MEN.
There are many at the age OF thirty 10 sixty
who are troubled with too frequent evacultons of
the bladder, often accompanied by slight smart
ing and burning sensation, ana a weakening of the
system In manner the patient cannot account
for. on examining the urinary deposits a ropy
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small PARTICLES Of albumen will appear, the
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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-10-16
DISEASES OF WAN

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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-10-16
NY HOSPITAL EXPERIENCES

tHsvinR been surgeon in charge Of two leading
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stood that do not clsim to perform impossibili'
ties, or to have miraculousor supernatural power.
claim only to be a sRilltul and successful Ply
sician and Surgeon Thoroughly informed in my spec
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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-10-16

DIR. SPkNN EY.

No. II hearuy street,
Treats all Chronic and Special Dis
eases.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-10-16
YOUNG MEN

And MIDDLk-AGED MEN, who are suffering from
the effects OF Youthful Indiscretions or Excesses
In maturer years, NERVOUS and PHYSICAL DEBU IIY.
IMPorENcY LOST MANHOOD, confusion OF ideas,
dull eyes, aversion to society, despond. ncv PIN
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frequency OF uriLating, etc. Remember that by a
combination OF remedies Of great curative power,
the Doctor has arranged his treatment that it
will not only afford immediate relief but perma-
,nt
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-10-16
THE EXPERT SPECIALIST,

nR. ALLEN, AS IS WILL KNOWN, Is A REG
AVulAr graduated Physisian and Surgeon educa-
ted at Bowdoin oleee aud University, of Michi.
gan. He has devoted lifetime to and is acknowl.
edged 10 be the most expert Surgeon in his
speciality on the Pacific Coast.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-02-04

Whenever possible officers have been ar
rested and thrown into prison with COM
mon felons. Among these have been
Lieutenant Mcdonald of the Fourth Cav
airy, and Lieutenant Elliott of tie Tenth
Cavalry. They were kept under guard
until the approach of larger forces of
American troops, which frightened
the Mexicans into liberating them,
with the usual professions of friend
ship and regret One of Crawford's scouts
was shot in cold blood in the town of
Huasaras two months since. The frontier
line of the Mexican States is in constant
state of rebellion with the General Govern
ment, and the rights of American citizens
have been so constantly disregarded that it
has become the general feeling among
many of them that there is little hope that
the Government at Washington will do
anything for their protection and redress
From the most reliable information there
is not the least room for doubt that the
murder of Captain Crawford was premedi-
tated, with a full knowledge Of the fact
that his forces were uniformed American
soldiers
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-02-04
ARIZONA.
The Killing of Captain Crawfor,,.

ARIZONA, February 3d-Further infor-
nation reveals the fact that the killing of
Captain Crawford was not only a cold
blooded murder but that ii was merely the
climax to long series of outrages perpe-
trated upon American citizens 1t has long
been known that mines of undoubted rich
ness existed in Sonora, and hundreds of
Americans have tlocked to that region to
assist in their development. The Mexicans
have for some months acted with Jealous
lrritahility toward these miners, a number
OF whom have at various times been i'm
prisoned upon trivial pTetenseS and heavily
fined, while not few are known to have
been murdered in cold blood. There is a
great amount of American capital now
invested in railroads. mines and stock
ranches, and in the opinion of con-
sentative people familiar with the
facts, this capital is in danger of being
wiped ont. The Mexicans have made
many professions of friendly anxiety to
put an end 10 the Chiricahua outrages.
but have sill along maintained illicit rela-
tians with Juh. Geronimo and other
Apache chiefs The Star says it can be
shown TO the satisfaction of any Congress
sional committee. that trade has been cor
stantly kept up with the hostile Apaches
al Narcori Bauispi, Basaraca, Janos, Car
ralitos and Casas Grandes, while every
obstacle has been put in the path of COM
mands sent down in pursuit OF renegades.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-02-04
an FRANCISCO STOCK SALES
SAN FRANCISCO, February 3. 1876
MOUNTING sRSorNr
NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEArH.-TI
owing is from the Gridley Herald,

lowing is from the Gridley Herald:
As the south-bound freight train left this
station last Tuesday afternoon a number of
our citizens were eyewitness of scene
which made the blood in their veins run
cold. A tramp was trying to beat " his
passage on the train, and attempted to get
on brake-beam. He missed his reckoning
and his feet dragged on the track between
the rails. The train was moving about six
miles per hour. To let go was certain
death. He struggled frantically to get his
feet on the brake beam, but failed Mean
while the spectators were Mortified, and
many turned their eyes away from the
scene. At last, by an almost superhuman
effort, he got both feet up between his
hands against the brake-bar, of which lie
had hold, and, after swinging several times
until his body had gained sufficient mo-
mentum, he let go with his hands and shot
out from under the car head first, and
landed on his back on the side of the en-
bankment. down which he rolled into a
mud puddle. His face was devoid of color
when be arose, the palms of his hands were
bleeding and be trembied as if suffering
from a severe chill. His adventure and
marvellous escape aroused the sympathies
of those who witnessed the knock at
deaths door," and a collection of several
dollars was promptly taken up and given
to him. He was a robust young man, of
about % years of age, and owed his life to
his strength and agility.