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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-07
The Military Companies

Charles Porter of the Richardson Rifles bes gone to
Chicago.
Frank Reynolds, of the L L. l., has returned from
Red Wing, MINI.
The l. L. l. will hold their regular monthly business
meeting tomorrow evening.
Captain McCarer, of the Richardson Rifles is ex-
pected home from Evansville this week.
r. n Duden. of the L l.. l., has returned from Chi
cago. after absence of several months.
Harry NJ. johnson. of the I. L. l., has gone to
Dana, Ind, intending to go into business there.
popular military company at the st. Joseph's fair
last week.
Carl Swain, of the Richardson Rifles. has gone to
Kansas to grow up with the country His intention
is to commence farming.
The military fair committee are still holding meet
ngs and it is about decided to give the fair during the
week of Washington's birthday.
Lieut. c. L. De Witt of the I. L. A., says he will
receive Calling gun, shortly, and his detsch-
ment will go to Washington next May in fine shape.
At the regular monthly meeting Of the l. l.. A. last
Monday the boys voted their share of the Lafayette
encampment fund, $21, back to Acknowledgment
koontz
The Richardson Rifles held their annual meeting for
election of officers last Tuesday evening elect
ing Capt. Charles H. McCarer; first lieutenant W. F.
Frank; second lieutenant, w. j. Kercheval orderly
sergeant, Clyde Roach quartermaster. Frank Knots;
treasurer, w. F. Frank. Privates George Mueller,
+. L. Carter and Ed Sulgrove elected council of
administration. Rev. Oscar c. McCulloch was elected
chaplain for the ensuing year; Dr. George Coombs
surgeon, and Bert Dorsey company clerk.
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Central Labor Union ticket on Tuesday last feel
ing jubilant the result.
The furniture wood workers viii give bah at
Reichweins Hall Thursday evening, Nov. ID.
Indianapolis is now without K. Of L. organizer,
Mr.. Murphy commission having expired on the LIST.
The coopers who struck at Kingan's are still out.
Efforts to supply the places of the strikers have thus
far failed.
The ladies in charge of the K. of L. cooperative
overall enterprise, meeting with substantial en-
couragement. :
The moldng trade is in better state in this city
than for years past. There few idle moders, and
wages are fair.
There will be meeting at Mozart Hail. to-day, at
K of L. General Assembly. ALI knights of Labor
in good standing will be admitted
Herr Leibk necht, leader of the Social Democratic
wing of the German Parliament, will speak in this
city Friday evening next, at Mannerchor Hall.
DR.. Aveing, the eminent English Socialist viii also
visit this city III few weeks.
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Grand Army of the Republic.

A new post has been petitioned for in Dubois
county.
Comrgde Jacob NJ. Hunter, of Cincinnati has beer
announced inspector general by general order No
from national headquarters.
From present indications the corner stone laying al
Knightstown the 18th inst will assume the proper
tions of State affair with the G.. A. R.
DR.. l. N. Watson, of the Delaney Post (colored) Oh
this city has been recommended for appointment as
A. d. G. on the staff of the commander-in- chief
The funeral of Colonel Schlater at Richmond Ind
Friday, the 9Th instant, was attended by large
number of comrades from various posts throughout
the State.
Phil Cheek of Baraboor Wis, has been appointed
senior A. d. O. the staff of the commander i'm
chief. The eternal fitness of things is sometimes
proven in name. The genial Phil was born to prove
this statement.
The following is the pension committee of the Crane
Army of the Republic for the ensuing year, George
| 5. Merrill, Lawrence. Mass; Louis Wagner. Phila
dephia Pa James Tanner Brooklyn, n. Y; John
Y. Lnehan, Penacook, N. H; John S. Kountz, To
ledo, o.
The assistant adjutant-gen of the Grand Army
OF the Republic of this department will furnish the
trustees Of the Soldiers Orphans Home at Knights
town with the number of soldiers orphans from the
official returns of the various county clerks under the
law passed by the last Legislature for the enrolling
soldiers and their families.
For the benefit of comrades generally following vii
be found the complete staff of the new commander in
chief: Adjutant-general Z. b. Gray Madison, Wis
quartermaster general John Taylor, No. 218 Walnut
sUree nauelpnla Fa; Judge advocate general, hen
ry E. Tantor Hartford Conn; inspector general ia
cob NJ Hunter Cincinnati o.; assistant adiutsnt gen
eral, F. w. Oakley. Madison, Wis; senior abide
camp, Phil Cheek, jr. Barahoo, WIS.
On the 9th day of October the Secretary of War
furnished to national headquarters the memorandum
which follows At the last session of Congress TACT
of Aug. I. 1856 provision made for continuing
| the work of furnishing headstones for unmarked
graves of soldiers sailors and marines in city, town
and village cemeteries and other burial places and the
War Department has accordingly made arrangements
for supplying all that may be required to the 3Oth
day of June, 1887. Applications be made at any
time before the Both day of June next, but it de-
sired that they be filed at the earliest date practicable
to enable the department to supply the stones with
the first shipment which will be made early il the
ensuing spring" The necessary blanks which to
make application will be furnished BY department
headquarters to every post where theya needed
request. .
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Little Bits of "Big" Men.

New York Sunspot.
Jay Gould so short that youths sizes in trousers
fit him.
Ex-Gov. Tom Waller would have to stand ON his
toes to reach five feet six
Senator Spooner, of Wisconsin. is only five feet
three, but he thinks it lucky that he is taller.
President Cleveland could almost button Dan La
mont inside of of the capacous executive
after he had himself put the coat an.
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Not Satisfied.
Hartford Post.

1t isn't always best to be entirely satisfied with
everything. Mother" said young lady, recently,
chow came you to marry such very plain, unpre-
tentious man as father9"
IF had known that his daughter would ever have
asked such question presume should have hest
tated."
"Then you are not entirely satisfied
''Not entirely. I'd most wish that our daughters
had been all sons"
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nal H. r. Solliday made the welcome address. Those
taking part in the musical rendition of the programme
were master j. Foss, Miss Mollie GALL Miss Klein,
Miss J. May Miller. Ed. j. Gausepohl Miss Nellie
Van Burgan and Mr. A. McCorkie. I.ecitations were
given by P. j. Kelleher Miss Carrie Gall Miss Louia
butcher, Annie Faies and J. May Miller all of which
were highly appreciated Peter J. Gall tersely re-
ferred to the benefits of the Secret League dwelling
especially upon the business features.
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The Labor DENOMINATIONS.

The Central Labor Union meets tomorrow evening.
Lady Kim Assembly meets in Reichwen's
Hall.
Assemblies are to be organized 1t Batesville and
Hadley.
Typographical Union, No. 1. will meet to-day, in
regular session.
Two Knights of Labor were elected to the Legisla-
ture from Vigo county.
The organized workngmen. who supported the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-07
An Idiotic Fad.



One of the senseess fads of this whimsical period is
poverty" letterpaper. The girl who sends you note
Hard Times printed at the top of the sheet may be
fashionable but she deserves to receive oupticket
visit from the associated charities in return for
her missive. There is nothing amusing about af-
fectation of abject poverty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-07
Saving Trouble.

Chicago Young Lady lat dinner in Boston)-May
trouble you to pass the potatoes, Mr. Waldo?
Mr. Waldo-Oh, certainly trouble at ALL as
you.
Chicago Yound Lady-Never mind the dish Mr.
Waldo just stab with your fork.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-07
Tired of Them.
Puck.

She-Have you seen the last Harper's and Century?
He-No; am tired of reading the magazines.
She-Reallya
He-Yes; am a Grand Army man, you know.
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A Chance for Liberty of Speech.

New York Life.
Youthful observation-disclosures a. aren't Mr.. Holmes
and Mr.. Lowell both absent frc.n the cityl
Mammal believe they are, dear.
Y. B.-Well, can't call my trousers pants" just
while they're away9
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-07

Use Angostura Bitters.
The genuine only, the worldrenowne6 appetizer
and invigorator. Have it always in your house.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-28

A Little "DeaI' Which He Made with q
Young Bride in Washington.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21--The recent IDEAL" OF
Phil Armour. the Chicago meat man, reminds
me of a ''deap l witnessed him make in this
city some months ago. when he came here to see
the head of his branch establishment in this city
He was at his hotel. and the young man, who
had just been placed here, was dining with him.
The latter had not been married long, and his
young wife was with him. Mr. Armour. during
the conversation began talking about BARRIERS.
II would never allow one to touch my face y
he said "had my life to 60 over again. have
forbidden my sons to go TO a barbershop, and
make them shave themselves. Does your hus-
band shave himsel.9' he asked, turning to the
young wife,
She replied that he sometimes did, but gen
orally he went to the barber's.
Now, my DEAR" said Mr. Armour, don't you
ever let him 90 to barber-shop again. Make
him shave himself. and he'll never regret my
advice. I'll make deal with you-take this,
and he made a motion under the table. ''Go out
tomorrow and buy him an outfit and if he does
not agree with me when / come here again,
double the deal"
Mr.. Armour had slipped the bride $50 note.
The young man now shaves himself.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-28
RUFUS HATCH.

A Millionaire Who Was Not In the Habit OF
Talking for Nothing.
Special to the Indanaeolis Journal.
WASHINGTON Feb. 27-The presence of Mr..
Rufus Hatch in this city last week reminds one
OF good story told on him by we'll known
Newspaper correspondent of this city. 1t was
some years ago, and the newspaper man, who
had just come to this city. was doing local work on
a paper here. Mr.. Hatch came here on busines
just after serious business depression,
and the local editor thought Mr..
Hatch's views might be of interest to his
readers. SO the reporter was sent forth to inter
view the millionaire. The young man had been
accustomed to talking freely with public men
and getting their views without difficulty, con-
seauently he began to fire his questions at Mr..
Hatch in the usual manner. To his great sur
prise the New Yorker looked at him but did not
answer; finally the 'interviewee" turned on the
newspaper man and said: "Young man, do you
know that l never allow myself to be inter-
vieweds When l want to express an opinion I
write it out myself and sell it to
the papers. The editors are only too glad
to pay me we'll for all interviews with my
self. and do you think am going to allow you
to talk with me and get my opinions when they
are worth so much to mel"
The newspaper man was taken aback at this,
but finally recovered and tried another mode of
attack. Before very long he had melted the mill.
ionaire's hard shell, and he talked freely, and
next day the paper had nearly a column of inter-
esting gossip and Mr.. Hatch remarked that il
was ono of the very few talks he had ever given
direct to a reporter
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-28
PRICES ALWAYS In PLAIN FIGURES
PETTIS, BASSETT { CO..
A GREAT RELIGIOUS REVIVAL.
yincennes Experiencing Remarkable Awak.
ening in Religious Matters.
,oIal TO the Indianapolis Journal.

special to the Indianapolis Journal,
ViNoENNEs, Ind. Feb 27.-In the midst OF her
great industrial revival, Vincennes is participat
ing In the auspicious beginnings of what prom
ises to be an unexampled religious revival The
work began here in the Presbyterian Church
two weeks ago, the Rev. Mr. Gilleland. Of Evans
vlle being n charge as the pastors first lieuten-
ant. His sermons have attracted large audiences
aud 1t is reported that the interest of the meet
lngs continues undated. On Sunday night the
Rev. Mr.. Grim, pastor Of the Methodist Church,
opened from his pulpit preaching powerful and
stirring discourse that was designed as intiatory
to the revival that is now in progress under the
are achieving much local distinction as revivalists
having been instrumental in the conversion of
over Ave hundred people in one or two townships
81 this county alone this winter. They are
Already meeting with remarkable success. no
fewer than thirty three accessions being record
ed up to Friday night the fourth day of their
labors Mr.. Watson is Sam Jones in style OF
pulpit work. He is not so correct in speech, but
he aims true, ana hits the mark nearly every
Esne he is rather tall, has face that reminds
one OF Talmage a manner in the pulpit that is
alone sufficient to enchain attention,
and his way OF calling spade o
spade appeals to class that could
be reached in no other manner His
Wlre is ratner cotnely matron OF forty, stout In
figure, pleasant Of voice and earnest Of manner
Her exhortations and prayers have an electrical
effect on mothers and daughters especially, and
are not without effect on the men. They are
greeted by immense audiences twice day, and
they confidently predict 500 conversions before
they conclude their two weeks labor here.
At the Christian Church revival will follow
early in March, Elder Ira Chase, the well.known
evangelist, having promised to assist the pastor,
elder J. Clark The Baptist Church will also
probably enter the field quite soon. but no definite
announcement has as yet been made
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been In Office Of some kind since he was quite
young, having first learned the jewelers. trade,
then practised law, and being elecIed prosecuting
attorney as an introduction into public life He
is noted chiefly for his work in behalf of tariff
protection, having for many years been selected
as the tariff leader on the Republican side. Be-
ing over six feet in height and sparely built,
Judge Kelley is yet comparatively active man.
Ex-Speaker Randall is only ffty-eight years
old, and is now on his twenty-third year IN the
House. He is sent here. it is claimed, from a
Republican district, but this he denies. His ma
jority at the last election was about 3,30O He
used to receive . much larger vote. he was
Speaker of the House for six years, and has
earned his celebrity by being the Democrat from
Pennsylvania who has long led the protective
tariff wing OF his party and standing closest to
the Tilden faction in New York. He is tall,
powerfully built man, and but for the affection
he suffers in the way of gout would be as hearty
as when he used to indulge in pugilistic exer-
cises. much to the discontinue of his opponents.
Charles ONeill is sixty-fv years old, and has
been in the House over twentyone years. He
has always received large Republican vote. his
majority at the last election being over 1000.
He is . chubby, blue-eyed. smooth-faced. effemi-
nate-voiced man, much below the ordinary
stature but his sturdy manhood, his protective
tariff virtues, and his brogue, carry him through.
Alfred G. Harmer, very large man. about
sixty years DID, but with hair and mustache
as dark the ravens wing. is on his seventh
term in the House. He is rich merchant. a
good Republican, and of course a protectionist.
Gen. Harry II. Bingham. the fifth member of
the distinguished delegation from the Quaker
City. is forty five years old and has been in the
House about eight years. His Republican ma
jority is large. General Bingham is a man of
medium size. is bald far back, wears large
mustache and eyeglasses, ana is-as good talk
or and able statesman as he was gallant fighter
and invincible soldier
At mo time in the history of this government
has so large delegation Of so distinguished men
served in Congress as the one from Philadelphia,
and its equal will probably never be met.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-28
EDWIN BOOTH.

Refutation of q Cruel Calumny Concerning
the Great Actor.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
New YORK, Feb PA calumny against Ed
win Booth has been refuted. He closed months
season in this city tonight His acting has been
good as ever in the round of his familiar char
acters, with the notable exception of one weak
performance of Hamlet" and one utter failure
as Iago, usually among the best of his imper-
sonations. The time of the latter occurrence
was Saturday night, when the theater WINS
jammed, as during most of the engagement.
Booth was hesitant from the start, and acted un-
steadily. 1t the act where Iago instills jealous
suspicion into the mind of Othello, and where
Booths acting is commonly exquisite, he seemed
to lose himself completely; and little later,
while standing close to the footlights he fell for
ward and would have tumbled into theorchestra
had not fellow-actor caught him. His part was
cut down during the remainder OF the play, and
many in the audience believed that the tragedian
was drunk. AS much was insinuated in pub
lished criticisms, and stories of his in
toxication became current. A complete
Booth, and the cause of his singular inability is
explained. His daughter, Edwina, has been
very ill., and he was SO deeply concerned that
with difficulty was he restrained from closing
MS season mere ana going 10 her. BESIDES that,
he suffers terribly from dyspepsia and during
the whole month was unable to attend any re-
hearsals. On the day Of the "Iago" mishap he
was SO i'll that he sent word to the theater that
he could not possibly perform that night, but
was induced to change his mind, although so
sick that he could hardly walk from his rooms to
a carriage. In the course Of the play he was at.
tackled by dizziness. and in the intermssion
before the mentioned act no had to lie down
awhile. But he did not then swallow drop of
spirits, nor had he done so during the day. An
attack Of vertigo was what allied him when he so
slightest ground for accusing Mr.. Booth Of
inebriety," says William Seymour, the stage
manager, land every member Of the company
has been aware Of his genuine illness
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-28
SUPERINTENDENT BURT.
His Resignation Was Demanded Because II
Would Not Make Places for Democrats.

His Resignation Was Demanded Because He
Would Not Make Places for Democrats.
Washington Special.
The truth in regard to the reasons impelling
A. Burt, late superintendent of the railway mail
service, with Headquarters at Cincinnati, to re-
sign, are rapidly coming to the 'front.' and reflect
credit upon the outgoing official, while at the
same time showing up the sham civil.servce re.
form that permeates the present admuistra
tion.
Some time ago, the Postmaster general indicat-
ed to Mr.. Burt that he could remain in Office
during the present administration IL he would
see that ten OF the head clerks under his juris-
diction were discharged and their places filled
by Democrats, constituents of Congressman
who were camoring for some sort Of rec.
oenition at the hands of the Postoffice
Department. superintendent Burt, recogniz-
ing the fact that the removal of so
many prominent and trustworthy employees
| meant at least temporary embarrassment of the
service under mis- charge, thus rejecting indi-
rectly upon his management. refused to accede
to the request, and told the authorities that if
such course was determined upon his resigna-
ton would bespromptly forthcoming. He had no
desire to remain in the position under the cir.
cumstances indicated. The strong stand taken
by Superintendent Burt had the effect to quiet
matters, and that officer again resumed charge
OF his division as usual, retaining the services of
the men who had come under the ban Of the
II
Democratic officials.
About two weeks ago another demand was
made upon Superintendent Burt that precipitated
matters, and ended in his resignation, to take
effect on March 81. Mr.. Burt was informed that
he would be expected to discharge at least one
hundred and fifty of his employees and I'll the
vacancies by the appointment of Democrats
within sixty days. The new men were to bs
taken from list that would be furnished him
from Washington.
Superintendent Burt at once communicated to
the department that he would not consent to the
Wholesale removal of his trusted and efficient
men merely for the sake of politics. because it
meant the complete decentralization of the serv-
ice and the source of untold loss and trouble to
the public generally. Hehad no objection TO the
removal of his present force of clerks, but it
must be done gradually, SO that no harm might
come to the postal work. This did not suit the
high and mighty Villas and he so informed Burt
The latter responded by forwarding his resigna-
tion, to take effect as stated above and the ap-
pointnnent Of Gwyn of Indiana followed.
The stand taken by Superintendent Burt can
not but be approved by all lovers OF good gov
ernmcnt II was based on the idea Of true civil
Continued on second Page.l
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The Fair Burlesquer Wooed and Won by
Howell Osborne.

HOWeH OSDOrues
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
New YORK, Feb. 27-Howell Osborne has
married Fay Templeton. The theatrico- -dudish
circles Of New York society are tremendously
agitated by that news Young Osborne has for
ten years been foremost among the admirers of
burlesquers He did not appear in the front
row, however but sat always in proscenium
box for his money was ample. He steadfasty
preferred brunettes. His first notable exploit
was an eopement with Vernona Jarbeau, and
for q season they were devoted to each other !
Next, he married Alice Burville, an English bru-
nette, aud his father, the late Charles j. Osborne
banker and broker, got him out of the matrmo-
ny by paying the actress $4,000 to retire 70
London. This she did. and divorce was oh
tanned. But Howell did not abate his sincere
regard for brunette beauties Of the stage and
went on paying court TO one after another IN I'll
Fay Templeton came to New York last
autumn to play in turlesque. Although she
had long been known in other parts of the
country as the star Of an opera company she
was total stranger to this public, and she
quickly became potent attraction Her CO.'S
tuning was of the very riskiest, her manner was
contrastingly demure though rogush. and she
sang topical song, II Like 1t, You Know in
which desire for wine and kisses was warbled
naively, that enthralled Howell right off. Fay
was then the wife of Ned West a negro minstrel
but had parted from him, and was living with
her mother in an uptown fat Howell wooed
her furiously, and soon drove all competitors
from the course. Mrs. Templeton insisted that
wedlock was essential. and he agreed. A divorce
from West was obtained, and Fay has retired
from the stage She says that both she and he
have vowed absence from theatrical life and
will settle down to marital happiness. Howell
Il the recipient of twelve thousand o year from
his deceased fathers estate