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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24
A Brokers' Opinion of Crop Reports.

Chicago Business
''My measure of faith in the reliability of crop
news in general is very small, said the commits
sion merchant A few years ago we had an
agent in Kansas in whom / reposed all conf
dence We had advanced him large sums of
money and he was under obligations to US in
many ways. wired HIM one day touching GER
tain vague reports of blight in his section and
received in reply dispatch that made my hair
stand on end. He pictured the condition of
wheat as being something frightful The crop
on the verge of total ruin. 1 wired all our
customers and advised them to get Gu the long
side of the market In a few days the truth
came out. Our informant had willfully deceived
us. The crops were in splendid shape. What
did you send us that kind of report for? ask
ed the next time met him. Because my part
ner was long ton wheat and I wasn't going to
send out news that might cause him loss.
Since then have had little confidence in crop
damage reports or in the statements of gentle
men from the interior, who tell you they have
no interest in the market but that crops out In
their section are in very bad shape"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24
The New Pension Building.

W Washington Special.
General Meigs is very proud of the Pension
Building. 1t ia modelled after the Farnese Build
ing. General Bragg, who is chairman of the
House committee on military affairs and has oc-
casion now and then to call on Commissioners
Black. has dubbed ts the pension Brewery"
at is q cross" says the General, between a
country brewery and car stable" General
Meigs took General Sheridan through the build
ing recently and showed him all its beauties and
utilities. After they came out and stood look
ing up at the big barns piled one on top of the
other Meigs ssid
General. what do you think of it,"
II have one fault to find with it" said little
Phil
whats that7"
"Its freproof"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24
Railways Ordered Sold.

CINCINNATI Dec. 23-Judge jackson, of the
United States Circuit Court, has ordered DEGREES
entered at Covington, KY, for the sale of the
Kentucky Central railroad and the Chatteroi
railroad. The first named WAS upon the suit of
George T. Bliss and Isaac E. Bates. trustees for
the stockholders ct AL unless claims amounting
10 aoont $4,000. 900 are paid within sixty days.
Henry E Huntington is appointed special COM
missioner to make the sale. The Chatteroi road,
running from Ashland, KY. fifty miles in
length. is to be sold to satisfy the claim of the
Union Trust Company, of New York j. II.
Northrup was appointed to make the sale.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24

For Christmas salad, we give Sidney Smiths
amous recipe, which is Away in order:
To make the cnndinlent your poet begs
The powdered yellow of two hard-beil eggs.
Two boiled potatoes passed through kitchen sieve,
Smoothness and softEess TO the salad give.
Let onion atoms Turk within the bowl
And halfsuspected animate the whole;
Of mordant mustard add a single spoon,
Distrust the condrnent that bites too soon.
But deem it not, thou man of herbs, fault
10 add double quantity of SALT
-Four times the spoon with oil from Lucan's crown,
And twice with vinegar procured from town;
And lastly Ger the favored compound toss
A magic soupcon of anchovy sauce.
. green and glorious! o herbaceous treat!
Twould tempt the dying anchorite TO eat.
Back to the world he'd tempt his deeting soul,
And plunge his fingers in tho salad bowl,
Serenely full, the epicure would say,
Fate cannot harm me. have dined to-day"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24
Robbed by Two Footpads

A young man who gave his name as John
Ward came to the station-house late last night
bleeding from a wound in the back of the head,
and claimed that he had been sand-bagged and
robbed of six dollars near the Big Four railroad
shops. He works at the stockyards. and says he
met two men while coming from his work, who
induced him to drink freely, and then took him
out the railroad track to the Place where they
knocked him down. When he came to the sta
ton house ne was under the influence of LIQUOR.
His home is near Sheridan, this State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24
How workingmen should Go Into Politics.

Philadelphia Tocsin (Labor S'r.)
We believe that workineHe should ''go into
politics." but not as a class. They should go
into politics simply as all good citizens should,
to secure good government in the interest of all
the people II they can do this best by the or
ganization of new party, IL is we'll. But we ad-
wise honest workingmen generally against put
ting their trust in self-constituted leaders who
already prating of polling 60 900 votes for the
Labor party in Philadelphia Past efforts to
run" Labor party in this city proved humili-
ating failures. and mainly because the leaders"
were better takers than they were workers. One
thing we ought to make sure of, and that is the
defeat of every candidate of either party who
will serve the 'bosses" or corporations rather
than the people at large. Let US, however or
ganize-organize and talk aftarward.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24
Preacher Harris Prosecutes Expelled Sisters.

Rev. Harris, the colored pastor Of the Second
Baptist Church. who has been having so much
trouble with his congregation was the complain
ant in the City Court yesterday morningin case
against Mrs. Chandler and Mrs Steele, whom he
charged with having assaulted him in the church
on Wednesday evening because he had caused
their dismissal from membership. He asserted
that, besides assaulting him, they threw pepper
INFO his eyes for the purpose of binding him.
The defendants denied having thrown pepper
into the preachers face and said that no blows
were given until he had raised a cane to strike
them, and then they fought in self-defense.
Their testimony was supported by several wit
nesses and the Mayor discharged the defendants.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24
PERSONAL AND SOCIETY.

Judge c. G Hines and wife, of New York, are
in the city.
Gen. VIVA. Crosse, of New Castle, was in the
city yesterday.
Mr.. Arthur Grover has returned from Harvard
College to spend the holidays.
Mr.. Elmer c. Todd Of Franklin, is attending
the dental college in this city.
Miss Jessie Warren will go to Cincinnati to-
day to visit for about fortnight.
Miss Mary Brown left yesterday for Toledo
and Detroit to spend the holidays.
Senator Harrison has returned from Washing
ton, to remain until after the holidays.
Col w. A Downing is confined to his home
by indisposition. but hopes to be out soon
Mrs. A. n. Carrier will continue her visit
with Mrs. Kregelo until the first week in the
new year.
The Sylvester ball will be given by the Indi
annapolis Lyra on Friday evening" Dec. 81, at
Lyra Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. n. lowering will go to Lafay
cite to-day to spend Christmas with Mr.. Lever
ing's parents.
ed to day, to visit Mr.. and Mrs. J. Chandler for
a few weeks
Mrs Dora Black and daughter are on their
way to New York, to spend fortnight, having
left yesterday.
Mrs Chas. Willard accompanied by her
daughter and son, left yesterday for Louisville.
to spend Christmas with relatives.
Miss Augusta Minor, of Louisville, who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Miller, on North
New Jersey street. will return home this morn
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs F. T. Scott have gone to Wash
lngton G. H., O., to spend tomorrow ana Sun
day with Mrs. SCOTS mother
In the last three or four days there has been
some improvementin the condition Of Mr.. L. D.
Hayes, and there Is COW some assurance of his
recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. May, formerly Miss Mary
Frazer of this city, are in Orlando, Fla. their
home, not having spent the winter in Boston,
as at first intended.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benz. S. West, OF Denver, spent
yesterday in the city. Mr.. and Mrs. West have
spent several months in Canada and the East,
and were en- route home
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24
A Dilapidated Vehicle.

Louisville Courier-J Journal.
We do not bell eve that the old Democratic
carryall is ready for the waste-basin. 1t may
need a few more spokes to its wheels. and an ad-
ditional spring, and, perhaps. will have to be
taken to the workshop. But if it does, there is
plenty of time between this and the next presi-
Dental election TO put it in perfect repair. We
still have hope that Mr.. Cleveland is the boy to
superintend the job But if he is not. perhaps
God will raise up leader for the people before
their cause is wholly lost.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24
Explosion of n Lamp.

There was a small fire, at 5 o'clock last
evening in an upper room of the hotel at No
95 South West street, kept by Conrad Linden.
The fire originated from the explosion of lamp.
The loss was not over $50. While or the way to
the FIRE hose-reel No. T. in coming up Illinois
street, ran into bakery delivery wagon, near
the north entrance of the tunnel, and upset
the vehicle but no one was hurt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24

ton Of refusing to drink intoxicants but of per-
hitting them to be manufactured for the resi-
dents of other States TO drink The woman who
spoke at camp meeting and said, II saw that my
jewelry was dragging me down TO hell, and
took it off and gave it to my sister," seems to
have defined the attitude of the Iowa Prohibi.
tionists very clearly
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24
A Nerve Tonic.

Philadelphia North American.
Physician-Your husband, madam, is suffer
ing from nervous prostration.
Madam-Yes, sir
Physician-And he needs something to quiet
him. What is his businessf
Madam-He is a detective, sir
Physician--Well, slip fve-dollar bill into his
hand when he isn't looking, every two hours dur
ing the night. and I'll call again in the morning
Good day
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24
Mr. Plimpton,s Poems.
Whats that7'
ats freproof. "

CINCINNATI Commercial Gazette.
The poems of the late F. B. Plimpton which
were announced some months ago, appear in
beautiful form, the book being geographically
perhaps the most perfect specimen of the art
ever turned out in this city, and the illustrations
exquisite. Many find in the poems favorites that
they had long enjoyed without recognizing the
authorship. There could not be a more admir-
able Christmas gift than this delicate and brilliant
volume. Mrs. G. A. Plimpton is herself the
publisher, and may be addressed at this Office.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24
He Seems to Have Hung 1t There.

New York Graphic.
There can be little doubt that the exploitation
OF scandals of this 1.-The Campbell sort shakes
the underpinnings of royal and noble privilege
in Great Britain. If Alfred Tennysons vision
were as clear as in his younger days he would
hang his coronet on the back fence and peg cob
ble-stoneS at it,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24
A FAN in remperature Expected,

The local Signal Service observer last night
received orders from the Weather Bureau to
hoist the cold-wave signal, as the temperature
will fall from Is to 20 degrees in the next
twenty-four hours
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24

THE claims to the curative powers OF Hoods
Sarsaparilla are based entirely on what the peo-
pie say it has done for them. Send to G. l. Hood
Il Co, Lowell, Mass. for a book containing
statements Of many remarkable cures by Hood
SarsaparillA.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24

The Supreme Court adjourned yesterday until
after the holidays without rendering decision
in the Smith injunction suit The court will
reconvene on Jan. 4, two days before the meet
ing of the General Assembly, and it is under
stood that they will decide the lieutenant-gov-
ernorship case on the first day of their session.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24
Has the Recipe.

Pittsbur1 Chronicle.
Sam Jones says: sit takes prayer, study and
thought to get up first-class sermon" It will
be seen, therefore, that Mr.. Jones knows how
the thing is done, even if he doesn't have the
time or something or other to do it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24
Hotel Arrivals.

Bates House: Charles L. Jewett, New AL
bany; D. A. Williamson, Lafayette; George H.
Puntenny, Rushville; A. a. Harris, J. H. Har-
ris. Knightstown; Mrs v. o. Irwin. Crawfords-
vile; c. B. Bagley Detroit Ben l.. Smith,
Rushville; P. Fl. Blue, Sullivan; w. Fl. Alley and
wife, Sullivan; Joshua I. Morris, Frank j. Yes
tai, New Castle; S. NJ. McGregor and wife,
Brazil.
Grand Hotel: Warren G. Sayre Wabash; P.
M. Clark, Washington; G. S. Dunn. Peru; A.
Jones, Zionsvile; A. D. Hendricks, Jamestown;
T. j. Charlton, Plainfield; Thomas j. Kane,
Noblesville; c. G. r. Gass, Martinsville; C. G.
Bartlett. Dunreith; J. A. Shepler, Fort Wayne;
John FL. Cooling, Decatur VIM. B. Morris, New
Albany; H. Gebhardt and wife, Dayton; E. N.
Gray, Toledo; A. s. Knapp, Columbus
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24
Georgia Militia.

Philadelphia Press.
One of Georgia's fancy militia companies pro-
poses to make an extended tour in Europe next
summer. This well enable our foreign cousins
to see how easy it is to maintain discipline in
military organization that has no members of
lower rank than major.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24
The Campbell Verdict.
Philadelphia Record.

The olin-Campbell verdict is akin to Snaky
Billie remark concerning Howlins Pete, both of
Colorado. Pete was tough man, you bet; but,
for all that he never chewed off his mothers
earn
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24
The Grant Monument Fund.

New York Commercial Advertiser.
All sources of contributions to the Grant
fund seem now to have exhausted themselves.
Less than S. has been received during the last
two weeks, and the whole amount is now $123,
100 81
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24
Total beef 35. 8

The percentage of dressed beef in 1886 was
4S per cent, against GA per cent in 1885.
decrease of ID per cent Thus, in spite of the
strike, Chicago supplied more beef TO the coun.
try in November this year than last. but the
strike reduced the dressed-beef shipments Is
per cent below those of last year, while the
shipments of live cattle increased no less than
43 per cent. For the first time since May, 1885,
the live-cattIe shipments were equivalent to more
beef than the dressed beef. The shipments of
live hogs were also larger than in any previous
month Of this year or last
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24
THE INDIANA STATE JOURNAL.

The weekly edition of the Journal is complete
compendium of the of the week. with special
features of literary and miscellaneous character to.
yether with latest and most accurate market reports
and special departments devoted to agricultural hor
cultural and household topics. It is under speciaz
charge of experienced editor and is prepared with
intelligence and 1t is mailed to subscribers
the morning of its publication and time is lost In
placing it in the hands of its readers.
Believing thoroughly that the interests of the State
and Nation be best subserved by Republican ad.
minisration, the Journal will heartily devote itself
to the championship of that partys principles. and
will do all in its power compass Republican sucs
cess It's eyes shall not be blinded however, by par
tisan bias and it will hesitate to crticise RepuS
ican wrong-doing wherever it may occur.
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24

For throat and lung difficulties. Ayers Cherry
Pectoral, when seasonably taken, is a certain
specific.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24
The Troublesome Question.

Philadelphia Inquirer.
The question of the hour: What to get for
Christmas presents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-24
A Christmas Prasent.

Christmas Present,
box of Colgate's Cashmere Bouquet Soap is
an inexpensive gift for lady or gentleman.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-01-08
A

Capt. Cannon, after the adjournment
of the Post meeting Wednesday even
ing, at which time the newly elected of
ficers were installed, invited the COM
rades present to repair to his home on
Broad street for a little social. The boys,
ever obedient to a request ofone oftheir
number; and especially to a p. c. or a
p. p. G. accepted the invitation with
alacrity and fifty-five was the number
present, representing 43 regiments and
II States-a nice looking lot ofmen, well
dressed, but if we are allowed to Judge,
should say that they had been mighty
poorly fed for some time previous to
the evening in question.
Mrs. Cannon had prepared and IN
waiting a most sumptuous repast, and
the convenient arrangement of her ele-
CANT rooms made it very easy to serve
the large company with dispatch. AND
the way those soldier boys devoured her
unsurpassed cookery was a caution. The
tables, laden TO their utmost capacity
with everything good, looked as though
they had been struck by a Pennsylvania
cyclone within ten minutes after the
b'hoys got started, but they were thrice
replenished and everyone had to ac-
knowledge that there seemed no end to
the u of the culinary depart
ment.
After the feast several war songs were
rendered, and the company dissolved
all leaving their compliments with the
host and hostess who had so royalty en-.
tertained them.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-01-08
NEW PENSION EXAMINER

DIR. w. r. McMahan received notice
one day last week from Commissioner
Black Of his appointment as a member
of the Board of Pension Examiners
What one of the present members of the
Board this new appointment will relieve
is not known, and probably will not be
until Nj. McMahan receives his fina'
instructions.
DIR. McMahan war appointed Pension
Examiner by Commissioner Barrett in
1868, and held the office until succeeded
by DIR. Davis, which occurred some five
or six years later. The present BOarG
as constituted rs one of the very best il
the State. and there could be no groundi
for making any changes unless it be sole
ly political. And the change or changes
can in nc wise be considered in thu
light of civil service reform, for DR.. Nc
Mahan is quite as strong a Democratic
partisan as either of the present mem
bers is Republican. However, the peo
pie have become accustomed to look up
on the present administration through
clear glasses. 1t is nothing If not 70,
spoils.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-01-08
SIDEWALKS.

The Mankato Pipe Co. are now taking
orders for cement stone sidewalks for
delivery next spring. The blocks OF
which the walk is composed are hex
sgonal in shape, and can be made of any
color desired. They are as durable as
stone and much cheaper, and are large
" in use in st. Paul and Minneapolis.
The cost of this walk will be $l.75 per
square ward laid, and all blocks which
become worn or cracked by reason OF
defective workmanship will be replaced
without cost to the purchaser for the
first three years.
In order that the blocks may be suffi-
GENTLY hardened. and exposed before
laying, they should be at least four
months ola, therefore, parties, U Is, desiring es !
send in their orders now.
IL +. n. MERRILL, Supt.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-01-08
N PROCEEDINGS.

The regular meeting of the city council wa
held last evening, and despite the blusterinl
weather the aldermen were all present, excep
Boegen and McMurtrie.
The minutes of the last regulsr aud adjourn
cd meetings were read and approved.
The case Of Riley VS. the City was settled by
the city. agreeing to pay $1,000. interest ut +.
and 6 per cent. as per orders drawn for differ
ent amounts, the whole to he paid June Ist
1886.
Judge Porter notified the council that nc
suitable room was provided for Municipal
Court juries, and the committee on city pro
perry was authorized TO provide such room
and furnish IL I'm a suitable manner.
The street railway company accepted the
ordinance recently passed by the council.
Mr.. Oscar Bierbauer appeared and called
attention Of council to the injustice OF the as
sessmcnt made against j. Bierbauer's mill
property show ing an excess Of something
over ego taxed against him The matter was
referred to the committee on streets and
grade.
The report of Street COMMISSIONS for the
month of December showed $40. 10 paid out for
street improvements, repairing walks, etc.
The Treasurcr's report shows q total balance
on hand Jan. LIST. 1885 Of 81, lb:. %.
The Chief OF Police shows total number of
arrests for Dec. p, dodgers II.
Aid. Carney, chairman on water works re-
ported that MIR. Thoms had requested that his
supply of wator be cut of.
Aid. Fowler, chairman of committee on
streets recommended that owing to the fact
that no particular amount OF work could be
done on streets during the winter. the Office of
street commissioner be declared vacant Aid.
Schiman thought that IL no work was to DO
done, the commissioner would make no charge
and felt ii an mi ustice to declare the Office
vacant.
Aid. Fowler stated that the street commit
tee would look after the walks and no charge
would be made for their time. Considerable
discussion was had over the matter, finally re-
sulting i'm declaring the office vacant, the
aldermen all voting aye. except alderman
Schiman
Alderman Hoerr, chairman of city property
suggested the propriety of fixing the ice
breakers I'm the Minnesota river, and the com
mittee was authorized to make all needed re-
pairs. After reading bills, the council adj
jOurned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-01-08
A Popular Company.

A fair sized snd appreciative audience
greeted "My Partner" at the Grand last
evening, and those that did not go miss
ed an enjoyable entertainment. Aldrich
and Parsloe, who have made "My Part
ner" famous, had they been present last
evening would have applauded the eff.
forts of this company in the rendering oil
the play. Mr.. VIM. Fredricks as Joe
Saunders, gave II fine rendering of the
part, and seemed fully to divine the
spirit he evidently see behind the lines,
never forgetting the broad accent of the
mines and love for his partner. Mrs.
Edgar Barnum played with much spirit
and gave a very fine version of the part.
The Major Henry Clay Britt Of Mr.,
Arnnld Wolford will rank az one of the
best on the American stage in this diff
cult character. Always the good natured
Major, fond of wetting his lips and
making speeches.
The Mary Brandon of Miss Geneva
Fravell was a fine piece of acting and
fully merited the generous applause be
slowed by the audience.