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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22

Columbus Assembly (German) held festival at
Phoenix Garden Thursday evening.
The K. of l.. Glee Club organized last Sunday, will
hold regular meetings at the X. of l.. Hall.
The recently organized Saw-makers' Assembly will
hold It's meetings in Typographical Union hall.
w. 81. Walker late foreman of the Times, has
taken the foremanship of the Springfield QlL) Reg
ister
The INSTRUMENTATION committee of the Central
Labor Union and district assembly will hold meet
ing at the Labor Signal Office to-day.
Saturday People: worker and independent voter
in the journal proposes Walter W. Davey an inteli.
gent printer for joint Representative. The Repub-
leans might go further and fare worse
On Thursday evening next Ladies' Meridian Assem-
bly, will give ball for the benefit of late Master
workman Winters, of Ledingwell Assembly, who has
been sick for about two months past.
The Labor Signal yesterday states that after
ful seYlsW Of the field It has decided not 10 attempt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22
jumped in the Canal.

On Friday night. shortly after IL o'clock, two
young ladies and four gentlemen seen standing
on the Indiana-ayenue bridge the canal. They
had been there but short time when one of the
young ladies sprung into the canal, in which the
water 10 full eight feet deep at that point One OF
the young men jumped in the water and succeeded
In saving the young lady. She gave no further ex-
planatioa Of her action other than saying that her
life had been ruined and she wished to end It. The
pames OF none Of tho parties are known.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Bids win be received for repairing the brick and
stone foundation of the Soldiers Orphans Home
building, near Knightstown, Ind. at p. m, Thurs
day August 26. 1886. at the Office OF the architect
j.. Il. stem. 81 Engle's Block, Indianapolis, Ind,
where drawings and specifications can be seem Copies
can also b. seen at the Home.
BEN T.. SMITH,
SARAH II. PITTMAN,
J. III. HARRIS.
Board Of Trustees.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22
WHOLESOME N EATS!

Theodore Dietz at No. lat East Washington street.
opposite the Courthouse, has been engaged in the
meat trade in Indianapolis for 20 years and at his
present location about year. He has always taken
pride in furnishing his patrons with the choicest Fresh
and Salt Meats in the market His place is to
the new market-house that visitors to this latter
place who hesitate to purchase their meats there
step to his establishment and rest assured that
they can buy cheap as market, and know that
what they get from him is irst-class. His trade Is
among the best people, and he Is daily adding to bis
List OF patrons.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22
The Grand Army of the Republic.

The Grand Army OF the Republic.
The total membership of the G.. A. R. is 326,499.
There are 5,765 g. A. r. posts In the United
States.
Three hundred and twenty members of the G.. A. R.
died last year.
Indiana had fully one hundred in line of the great
parade at San Francisco
The gain in membership in the G. A. r. throughout
the several jurisdictions of last year was 1O2 1856.
The Department of Indiana G. A. r. has gained
over thousand in membership under the present adj
ministraton.
Seven hundred and thirty-nine posts have been
added to the organization throughout the country dur
ing the past year.
There is in the relief fund of the G. A. R. through
out the country 1901, 01276. now available for
charitable purposes.
Pennsy1vania voted for Commanderin-chief Fair
chds. John Taylor of Philadelphia, has been APP
pointed quartermaster general
@: E. Whitsett, A. ON. e.. of this department.. was
made member of the national council of administra
ton by the recent encampment.
Four hundred and three members of the @. A. R.
dshonoraby dismissed from the order last year.
throughout the whole organization.
There is general revival in the order throughout
Indiana. New posts are applying for charters and
there is brisk recruiting in all the old organizations.
Indiana stood second in it's contributions to the
Grant monument fund proposed to be erected by the
g. A. R., as reported by the National Encampment.
Some person unknown getting lean on j. B. Null
campment. assessed him $50, while getting or off
the cars at Ogden.
The charity expenditures of the g. A. r. for the
last year. as officially reported foot up SIG 5298 81.
The number of comrades relieved was IL 313 Others
5. LAT; total assisted, 16, 45O.
1t cost 81 O73 sc more to run the Department of
Indiana from February 1885, to February 1886,
than the preceding year. although the receipts
1000 less the latter than the former year.
Every delegate to the National Encampment got
was entitled to- badge of silver in the form of
regulation g. A. r. star suspended from a grizzly
bear-a silver e6gy, one desiring the real article
for wear.
There are 88S women's relief corps in the United
States, with an aggregate membership of 30, 728,
This organi zaton is auxiliary to the @. A r. During
three quarters of last year this organization expended
SIS, 900 in charity.
An entertainment will be given at Tomnson Hall.
Friday sevenng, under the auspices of the G.. A. R.
posts of tie city, for the benefit of the g. A. r. read
ing-room and library fund. The programme will in
eude m usic by the When Band, the Alliance Orches
ira, and the Swiss bellringers, and singing by Miss
Nettie johnson.
G. M. Whitsett, quartermaste general Of Indiana
Department, has returned from the National En-
campment. He has not been at home long enough TO
judge of the effect of the climate his imagination.
Usually months sojourn there is sufficient to play
havoc with ones veracity all questions pertaining
to California. Colonel Whtse tt may have escaped.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22

r. Thompson attended the second anniversary cele-
bration Of Ernest Duden Lodge No. o. at Columbus,
on last Friday evening. They report having good
time
Mrs James ]. Burgess and her Louie. of Gin
cinnati O. have just returned home ron three re-
weeks visit with the family of Supreme Trustee w.
ID. Doll, No. 1913 Garfield place.
ORDER OF CHOSEN FRIENDS.
Mrs. j. A. Stewart was installed as preate in True
Friend Council at the last meeting
G. b. Manlove, secretary of True Friend Council,
will return home from the lakes after long sojourn
The Order of Chosen Friends are having grand
boom all along the line. There will be plenty OF work
for the order the heat moderates.
KNIGHTs AND LADIES OF HONOR.
The Knights and Ladies of Honor have adopted the
plan of visiting sister lodges in a body
Hope Lodge. No. g, will visit Compton Lodge, No.
1887, in body at their meeting Aug 25
Fred Kline. of Hope Lodge, was elected grand
trustee at the last session of the Grand Lodge.
Prospect Lodge, No. 785, are doing good work
this term. They have degree work at nearly every
meeting.
Elizabeth Lodge meets every Friday night. This
lodge composed of energetic German ladies and
tleman- who do their work in their native tongue.
The representatives to the Grand Lodge from this
Terre Haute for the agnanimous reception given the
members of the Grand Lodge while there.
THE SECRET LEAGUE.
IT,. Hardin supreme vice-cardinal the champion
organiser, Will inshIut6 dHotlcr louSo ~
days.
All the lodges of the city are alive to the inter-
ests of the order and seldom pass meeting without
limitations.
At special session of the Supreme Lodge, held on
the 18th inst, DIR. D. NJ. Purman, acting supreme
medical examiner and Ed N. Richards. supreme
trustee. elected members of the Supreme Lodge
to fill vacancies
The second anniversary of the Order of the Secret
League will be celebrated by musical and literary
jubilee at Pfafiins Hail. Wednesday evening, the
25th inst Some of the best local talent has been
cured, and programme of unusual interest will be
rendered The cards of invitation to members and
friends of the order are out The programme is as
follows: Welcome address, p. w. Bartholomew;
concertina medley, Dr. Robert Waide Grafton, Judge
VIM. Irwin: piano solo, Gallop d Bravura" Jules
Shubof) MssJ. M. Miller recitation by request. Bid
dys Trials with the Yankees" Miss Hattie Ludlow;
vocal solo, Love Comes Like Summer Sigh. from
the opera of Little Tycoon Mrs. Leon Bailey reci-
tation. by request, "Why He Wouldn't Sell the
Farm" Miss Lenora Morris; duet Night in Venice
Qucantoni), Miss Nettie johnson and Mr.. 0. w.
Williams; violin and piano duet, Poet and Peas
ant (Suppe). Mr.. Ed j Gausepohl and Miss j. May
Miller cornet SOLO selected) Mr.. Perry Ingalls, reci-
tation, 1.-THE Convention Of Realistic Readers
Braden) Mrs. Lucia Julian Martin; duet, when
Morning Light Is Beaming' (Kucken) Mrs. Leon
Bailey and Mr.. Andrew Smith; concertna solo, DR..
Robert Wade; tenor solo, White Wings" (Winterl
Mr.. Andrew Smith.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-12-30
Special Notice!
OFFICE OF
Rockford Watch Co.,

ROCKFORD, ILL, May 18th, 1854.
Referring to the fact that we have
appointed WAIT BROTHERS, of
Ravenna, Sole Agents for the sale of
our Quick Train Railroad Watches in
Portage County, Ohio, We desire to say
that no parties other than WATT Bios.
or their employees, are authorised To
offer these Gooda for sale in the terri
tory indicated and that no warranty
Whatever ait4'hes tn our goods when
offered FOR sale Ey others than our duly
authorised &,sents. Our goods are sold
directly Igun tho factory. and only
! through competent and well known
! deaISra.
! As the movements leave our hands
carefully adjusted and regulated ,ur
| immediate usv. we hold OLtSvI'es lii
rcct;y RS puuaihic 80 the wed ;nn
watch tor Il- satisfactory perfor,..anCc,
BuT ONLY WHEN SOLD BY OUR CHOSEN
AGENTS. W. understand the extranr-
diEarY guarau;ee oi excellence m9de
by WAIT bEus., and given out by
lhens 10 tla pnp',y, aad are prepared
To make. good Jhe assertions Of our
representatives in that particular.
Very Respectfully,
| ROCK FORD WATCH co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-12-30
Railroad Signals.

There were four OF them and they
We're firm friends. They were standing
near the ilagman's shanty at the Tenth
street crossing when one of them
caught sight of Il brakeman who was
going through various contortions on
the top of II box car half way down the
yard.
wonder if the engineers asleep. He
don't seem To see that fellow signalling
him to pull out" remarked the party
who had first noticed the mans mo-
| tions.
The others looked.
Pull out" caustically responded the
ono who wore plug hat Guess you
don't know much about railroading.
Those motions mean to back up."
! Before the other could frame an an
swer sufficiently ironical to suit his
! friends evident lack of mental strength,
, the man with the checked suit spoke
! up:
! We'll, if you fellows don't make me
tired! That signal means that he wants
to cut the crossing, and for the engineer
! to go ahead Il little way"
"Jim," patronizingly observed the
! man who hadn't yet spoken; you're II
4 iiSN-SistSS StiilN'tSSCl, but y Ou SCb
! into subject like this you're away off.
Pull out! Back up! Cut crossing! o,
pshaw! It's as plain as daylight that
the play Is for the engineer to kick tho
train over into the next track"
MAY be you fellows think | amt got
scarcely amy Sensc?" inquiringly re-
marked the plug hat man. ii say he
wants to have the train backed up"
And if any one wants to tell me Pm
wall-eyed idiot, he needn't insinuate;
Pm right here" the first man who had
spoken said warmly rs he glowered on
the others. Il say those signals mean
to pull out"
'And maybe some one wants to tell
me Pm Il liar when l say they mean
cut the crossing" hotly rctorted the
check suit man.
The ilagman, attracted by the excited
remarks, s;luntered up, and on catching
sight of him all four appealed TO him 10
referee the question. He looked up in
the direction of the gestlculating man,
and as an expression of disgust man
tied his features he remarked:
'Him! Wy that darned FOOLS Just q
tlirtin' with one of the chambermaids in
the St. James. lie"
But they heard no more. Each moved
off in different direction, and from
that hour We're sworn enemies. Rdit-
r0ay NeOS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-12-30
Sultan Seiim's MOSQUE.

Sultan Selim' : mosque at AGriancple
is the finest in the Moslem world. Seen
rom = distance in the train. its rOtunda
and four tall minarcts make ii look TO
western eyes like Il huge gasometcr,
but. saws writer in the London Times.
il is worth while spending a day at
Adrianoplc if only to see the inside of
this marvellous building. Since the
Russians last came here and stampe,
ali over the place with their muddy
boots. the Turks are no longer particular
about requiring Giaours 10 go in unshod.
a servant brings capacinuS habouches.
which you drag on over your boots, and
then you skate respectfully over the ex.
qHISitnly clean mating which covers
/ the entire floor. ! he vast eNpaUsC OF
thi, circular floor, the height of the
dome, the countless painted arches and
columns and the perfect stiffness OF the
I place, broken only by the pashn" of Il
small fountain into Il marble basin. pro-
/ duce u strangely subducd etfe,t Thou-
sands and thousands OF CoIored oil
/ lamps hang in garlands from the pill
! lars and walls, and when all these are
| lighted up for religious festival, and
when the floor cannot be seen for the
| lIuiIiAubt VI "oiohi pCio All hhCOilh-'
with their heads bent and their palms
ON their thighs, the sight. as those Who
! have Witnessed it say, is one never to
! be forgotten. This mosque of Selim has
I 999 windows. and thUusandth which
is closed. The great Sultan had order
ed thousand windows, and. when he
! heard that there was one short, he sent
! for the architect and s,ruked his beard
/ with an air which BODIED no good; but
! the architect, who deserved to live in
the days of puff advertisements. re-
marked that a mosque with thousand
windows would convey nothing of odd
! ity to the curious, whereas mosque
with 999 windows and one closed would
set people talking and wondering for
ages. The mosque has another legend
connected with stone violet plant
which is carved over its fountain. A
poor man, who owned part of the
ground over which tho mosque is built
refused 10 sell his land unless violet
which had been planted Dy his wife was
allowed to bloom upon it. The Sultan
accepted the condition, and the violet
was carefully rallied in and tended, but
in time it died. and the sovereign order
ed that fountain should be erected on
the spot where it had blossomed, and
that stone violet should be carved
upon it rs 4 symbol of marital con-
| Slancy.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-12-30
Cow and Gander.

A combat between COW and gan
der is described by II newspaper of
Albany. Ga. The cow made violent
attack on the gander, when, with much
deliberatlon and GOODNESS, the bird, us
the COW rushed on him, caught a strong
hold with his beak on the hair and hide
between the horns and ilapped his
wings furiously. The astouished COW
was glad to shake her antagonist oil.
But, after retrcating u few feet and
looking upon the proud neck and in
significant form of the naughty bird, she
concluded to try him another round,
and again dashed ut the gandcr, who
was II little more deliberate if possible
in taking his hold, and. with swift and
strong wings, he Showrrcd his blows on
the eyes OF the foe. Tho cow mad evi'
IDENTITY misctlculated the prowcsS of hcr
diminu,ivn enemy, and, after conSdrra
HE effort, shook the pugnacious bIrd
of and beat Il retreat.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-12-30
He Brought In the Game.

There was wedding in Brooklyn re-
Gently which was attended by a crowd
of people, the bride being famous
belle, the bridegroom Iate army Ollie
er. There is story about him that
was received with great effect at the
wedding. He was in the western from
tier service, and one day $50 the story
goes) he went out to hunt Il bear. He
had been away from the camp Il few
hours when his voice was heard family
in the distance eXclaIming:
"H-e-r-e we comem
In little time the same cry was
heard again, but nearer; then it was
repeated at intervals. nearer and loud.
er,iwhen finally the bold captain emerged
from bit of woods near the camp. run
ming at the top of his speed, without
hat, cap, or gun. In he came to camp
shouting:
Here who comes?" inquired broth
er officer
"Why, me and the game" gasped
the officer, pointing to a big black bear
which showed itself at the edge of the
woods, took long look at
the camp, and then, with growl at
missing his expected meal off the
captain, disappeared in the woods
again.
What's the use in shooting your
game" said the captain, testify, when
you can bring it alive, as did?"
The story got home before the cap
| tain did, aud was IN every body's mouth.
The other night, rs the old captain led
his Intended bride iuto the church. with
the pride and grace so readily inspired
| by the occasion, some wicked waC SAM
out from the gallery:
Here we come"
Which was followed by such shout
of laughter as the old church never
heard before. BrOokiya Citizen.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-12-30
pILesI PILELIIPILEsIll

A sure cure for Blind, Bleeding,
Itching, and liberated Piles, has been
discovered by DIR. William, ian Indian
remedy)called DIR. WILLIAMS indian AN
OINTMENT. A single box has cureo
the worst chronic cases of twenty-five
years. standing. No one need suner
five minutes after applying this Won, !,
derful soothing medicine. Lotions anu
instruments do more harm than good
Williams Ointment absorbs the tu-
mors, allays the intense itching, (par-
ticularly at night after getting VAIN
in bed,) acts as u poultice, gives in
slant and painless relief, and is pre-
pared only for Piles, itching of the
private parts, and for nothing else.
For sale by IL. Waterman, and mail
al on receipt of price. ST. .O0.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-12-30
Didn't Know What A "Bit" Was.

Even Americans from the rast are Us
much nouplu,scd rs foreigners in rcla.
tlon to this singular mode of payment.
They don't know what II "bit" is. One
of our trlIow-pasScngcrs, n youth from
Vermont, got into sore trouble about il
directly he landed.
lie wanted to 20 to some friends ho
had in u suburb of the city, and hailed
u carriage. When he got To his dcstin,
alton he asked the fare.
"A dollar aud two bits" was the re,
ply.
"BjtsP bits?" he questioned. "l
hain't got no bits. | kin pay YOU only
in dollars and cents"
"Wcll, no matter, sir, said the driv.
er You can pay me a dollar an II half. y
Aud he was paid.-SaH FranctScC
ChrOHtcie,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-12-30

The aggregate value of the brewery
plants in Utah territory is estimated at
$4,000. The number OF sheep in Utah
is placed ut 1.lOO0OO, and the wool
product for the last season at 1000, 900
pounds. One of the growing industries
of the territory is the manufacture of
salt. For the last year it is estimated
that $4,000 tons have been produced.
worth S3 per ton. About 1900 pounds
of silk cocoOns, averaging 81 per pound,
have been raised in Utah during the
last year The industry is still in its
infancy, but the outlook is very ilatter-
ING.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-12-30

w. A. Crolfut writes in the Washing
ton Post: at was on II former occasion.
number of years ago, either in Rome
or Florence, that Mrs. Bigeiow did
speak TO 'Ouida' of her nasty books.
The two were chatting together and
Ouida' expressed ,hcr dislike of Amcri-
cans. MIS-. Bigelow roiortod that she
ought to care for them. since they are
the only people who read her nasty
books. There can b. no mistake about
this, for | have it from Mrs. Bigelow
hersslfn
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-12-30

The largest vine in the world is said to
be one growing at Oys, Portugal, which
has been in bearing since 1902. Its
maximum yield was in 1864, in which
year it produced a sufficient quantity of
grapes TO make 165 gallons of wine; in
1874, 146B gallons, and in 1884 only
794 gallons. 1t covers an area of 1918
square feet, and the stem at the base
measures 81 feet in circumference.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-12-30

Somehow or other it shocks Il young
mans implicit Wus,ng faith in i girl
to have her tell him incidentally that
she had Il box at the theatcr when she
went 20 sec Langtry the night before,
and then to learn from the other Young
man who took her there that it was u
box of caramels he bought her on
the way to the show SOmerUttit
JOurHdL.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-12-30

Miss Sadie Hamill, of Sacramento
County, Cal, had two lovers, j. B.
Humphrey and Henry Mitchell. She
could not tell which she liked best. and
the party drove to Sacramento, and by
agreement she remained sitting in Il
vehicle on X street, while the two young
men went into the Peerless saloon and
played Il game of poker to sec which
should retire from the contest for her af-
fections. Humphrey won the game and
drove off with The young lady, while
Mitchell drowned his SORROWS in the
flowing bowl
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-12-30
A Few Nor. Points,
70H0 Referring to the 00i
I01 above letter, we 00u
WV will simply say,

VIII SiihplO S"Jb
we have had the exclusive sale of the
Rockford Quick Train Railroad Watch
for the past three years. No OTHER
PARTY CAN BUY THEM FROM THE FAC
TORY, OR HAS ANY RIGHT TO SELL
THEM. 1t seems to us much like boys
play to get angry aud advertise prices
because they cannot buy the goods.
We trust the publication of prices will
continue through the whole list, as we
have no money TO advertise goods not
in stock. Sucn desperate efforts will
not deceive any. The people know
that We have never cursed the place as
ready to be fenced in, because we We're
going to leave it. They know that we
are not a travelling experimental insti-
tuition, and they will continue to buy
their Watches, Silver Ware, etc., of
the Old Reliable Ravenna Jewellers,
Swift's Block.
WAIT BROTHERS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-12-30
FARM FOR SALE.

AS executor OF Alanson G. Avery, deceased
offer for sale his farm, containing 1T acres
situated in StreetsborO' township. Portage Co.
good dairy grain farm. Abundance of
fruit, good buildings, and well watered.
Inquire OF x. N. AVERY, Executor
. VII Aurora. q
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-12-30
DOWNC,PATENT sELE-nODONT
DUWND ADJUSTING UUnNE |

aud health preserving Corset made. Has an
Elastic Section above and below Cordle Cen
err Corset is Stamp ped and absolutely Gu ran
tecd in every particular. BE sure to get the
DO1Ons' Patent Manufactured only by the
Gage DO1oRs Corset Co.. Chicago, and Tor sale by
nrst-class dry-goodS stores everywhere. Price
o so. RTq-1v
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-12-30

Henry NJ. Stanley. the African explor-
er, dyes his gray hair in very skillful
manner.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-12-30
Notice of Appoiutueut.

Estate of Lawrence Rettg, deceased.
TNuh undersigned h : been duIy appointed
l. and qualified rs ENecutriN Of the e. late OF
Lawrence Rettig. late of Palmyra. Portage
County, Ohio, deceased:
Dated this 18th day of September, A. D. 1856
BARBARA BETTIG,
Attest: G. A, REED. Probate Judge.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-12-30
NEW TIN SHOP
NEW TOOLS, COMPLETE.

TAM prepared to 10 all kinds of ROOFING
l. Gutter, Copper. ZIpc and Sheet Iron Work
RETAINING Locks. Lamps, p Imps, sinks.
in fact all kinds OF Repairing done on short
notice. ut fair prices.
shop on south Chestnut street, opposite the
Court House. S95 $. & CRANE.