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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-05
THE PAN-ELECTRIC GUDGEONs.
Tlse Credit Mobilier Investigation Contrasted
~--4 with tho Present Scandal.

Tlse Credit Mobilier Investigation Contrasted
~---A with tho Present Scandal.
.'Gath's" Washington Letter.
When the Credit Mobilier scandal was af1oat
everything was made of it. The whole country
turned upside down Really that inyesti-
cation was black mailing performance Two
men named Durant and McComb, both of whom
became the victims of their carnal natures after
ward, wanted to force the real builders of the
Union Pacific railroad to give them larger por-
ton of the profits of the construction stock than
they were entitled to. They were aware that
Cakes Ames, in a moment OF imperative good
nature, aud without any requests from the per-
sons he benefited or rather ruined, consigned
some extra shares of the construction stock,
which was called Credit Mobier, to individuals
about Washington who had been in the habit of
befrlending his company when it was being
jumped upon by black maiers of all sorts. Many
of these persons had been original friends of his
railroad enterprise, and their enthusiasm con-
Quoted them to the foolish point Of letting him
present them with some shares of this stock.
They did not hold the shares at all; he held
them as sort of trustee for them. In fact it
was like the father of a house who understands
business saying to his wife and children; II
have put aside for you some stock, and if it turns
out we'll will pay you the dividends as they
come due"
At that time there was not much public knowl-
edge in Congress of enterprises of this sort.
They were entirely new. The first construction
company of all was this Credit Mobilier, and
must confess that as newspaper man l was
good while understanding its exact relations to
the company. Yet what mercy was shown to
men like James A. Garfield, William B. Allison,
Schuyler Colfax aud others by the present de-
Tenders of Garland. Harris Casey Young, etc.,
What is Breckenridge, of Arkansas, doing on his
feet opposing an investigation of this matter9 Is
there anything left of the name of Breckenridge
since 1t has been transplauted? The Southern
people may as well understand that 1t is easier
to corrupt men who have no scientific or finan-
eial experience, but abundant wants, than it is
to corrupt men who are self-sustaining.
Those parties who make themselves merry at
the expense of the Credit Mobiier statesmen
may now keep up the laugh the Pan-electro
statesmen. They are numerous. They are SIM
pie. They not as white-souled. to use the
language Of Mr.. Beecher. as the Credit Moblier
statesmen, but in another sense they are as big
fools. They have had an education of thirteen
years since Credit Mobier times to know how
to guard their hands from sin; or, at least, how
to understand corporation methods. To have
been ruined for Credit Mobiier was something
reasonable. That was the construction company
which built the first railroad across a continent,
but TO be ruined for the Pan-electric stock is a
mere gudgeon in the frying-pan.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-05
The Profits of Book-Makins.

Gath's Washington Letter.
The day the copyright people came to Wash
ington to talk before one of the committees sat
down for a few minutes at table with Mark
Twain, and asked him if it was true that Mrs
Grant had received $3.50, 900 from the memoirs
of her husband Said he: 1T is not due her for
about month, but she will get more than that "
Good said Senator Hawley.
Said l. Mr. Clemens. you are as great q
publisher as you were an author. Sir Walter
Scott failed as publisher. but you make mon
ey.n
YES" said Mark Twain 81 own nine-tenths
of the capital in the publishing house which has
issued Grants book. 1t has remarkable sale.
But received not long ago So, 900 for my profits
on one of my own books, Huckleberry Finn,
the last book produced
Said l. II understood you to say that there
was no money in books except the pleasure Of
writing them"
"Oh, no" said Clemens; X did not say that
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said that the only way to make successful book
was to write 1t with no other avarice than the
pleasure of doing it. and then it might DO great
success; whereas. if written for money it gener-
ally fails"
looked at Mark Twain with mild interest
Eighteen years ago first met him in this CITY.
before he was married when he was writing q
few letters to the newspapers Cor $50 apiece He
had just retured from his trip tc Europe and for
eign lands, and boarded in plain house in
Washington, and was embarrassed to get possess
sion of the letters which he had published, which
his newspaper employers had copyrighted and
were indisposed to give him. He got the letters
at last and issued his book, and he met about
the same time his wife. He is now gray, but
hale looking, but can be quite entertaining when
he desires.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-05
Such Is Democracy.
Spencer Republican.

Governor Gray and the other State officers
recommended one Barney Conroy for the posi-
ton of transfer agent of the United States mails
at the Union Depot, Indianapolis, saying they
had known him for long time; that he had been
good Democrat. and a poor but honest man,
when in fact, he was thief and had served two
terms in the State prison, besides having been in
Jail several times for larceny. He was appointed
but the Indianapolis Journals exposure of his
true character soon brought an order for his
resignation. which he reluctantly rendered. Such
is Democracy. Turn the rascals out
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-05

Mr.. William Dayton, aged seventy-fve years, an
active member of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, and superintendent of that Sabbath
school, to lead in prayer. Mr.. Dayton prayed
earnestly and fervently until near the close,
when his voice faltered and grew husky, and
moment later he sunk to the floor, dead. The
greatest CONSERVATION prevailed among tha con.
gregation and the services were brought to an
abrupt end.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-05
One of Senator Evarts's Simple observations

Report of Argument in Railroads.&c. Case.
think it is only necessary to state what ap-
pears to my humble comprehension as the OBJ
vious distinction between dealings with property
as property whoever may own it, within the
State and dealing with the exercise of corporate
powers and faculties of the corporation of one
State when they undertake to exert those powers
and faculties In another State, which State of
their creation has no power to give them, or any
qualified right to do. and which depend entirely
upon the policy of the State where they are to
be practically a corporation, without incorpora-
ton by its Legislature. / think ! can dismiss
that with this simple observation
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-05
BRUSH ELECTRIC LIGHTS

Are fast taking the place of all others in factories
foundries machine shops and mills Parties having
their own power can procure an Electric Generator
and obtain much light at much less cost than by
any other mode. The incandescent and storage sys-
has been perfected making small lights for houses
and stores hung wherever needed and lighted at will
day night. Parties desiring Generators or to form
companies for lighting cities and towns win please
write for information By permission we refer to
J. Caven Esq, Indianapolis
THE BRUSH ELECTRIC co. Cleveland. O.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-05
There Is Nothing Surprising
INDIANAPOLIS. IND.

In the fact that Bensons Capcne Pasters are widely
initiated; that cheap and worthless plasters with
names of similar sound. and similar appearance In
type freely offered for SALE Articles of great and
original merit always have to compete with trashy i'm
itations. But they become known they die cut
through deserved neglect. Meanwhile we warn the
public AGAINST the so-called "Capsicum Capsicin,"
"Capucin" and "Capsicine" plasters, whether Ben.
tons, Burton, or otherwise They have medic
ina curative virtues whatever and made 20 sell
on the reputation of Bensons. When purchasing AJAX
for Bensons deal with respectable druggists only and
you cannot be deceived. The genuine has the Three
Seals trademark on the cloth and the word Capcins
cut In the centex.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-05
Naturally Disguised.

SheIbyylIIe Republican.
The Republican party of Indiana was never
in better trim for political fight than it is
this year. The Democrats of the better sort are
naturally disguised beyond endurance with the
miserable collapse of their reform administra-
ton, with its variegated assortment of thieves
and dead beats appointed to Office in this State,
and have no stomachs for the fight this year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-05

THAT feeling of extreme debility is entirely
overcome by Hoods Sarsaparilla. II was tired
all over, but Hoods Sarsaparilla gave me new
life and strength" says a Pawtucket, r. l.. lady
Hoods Sarsaparilla is sold by all drugggista 81
q bottle. or six bottles for %.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-05

HAVE you the symptoms9 Difficulty of breath
ing, short dry cough. a quick pulse. and pain
in the left side are symptoms of approaching
consumption. If you have them, relieve the
chest. cure the cough and inflammation with Hales
Honey of Horehound and Tar The remedy is
swift and certain. Sold by all druggists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one minute.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-05
Died on His Knees.
Clairsville CO., Special.

ot CIhIrsVlIIt IU.J Sp6c1aI.
A remarkable and tragic scene was witnessed
on the Sabbath at Centervilie Belmont county,
In the little Presbyterian Church. of that place
Rev W. A. Williams, the pastor. had preached,
and, after the conclusion OF the sermon, he asked
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-05
Money Talks.

4
The proprietors of the bank which failed the
other day in indianapolis say the concern was
talked to death" This is strange IL there
had been any money in the bank it probably
would have talked back. Tradition gives money
credit for great powers conversationalist
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-05
Proceed with Real Business.

Louisville Courer-Journal.
Now that the schedule of the American Base
Ball Association has been arranged, Congress
aud the Legislatures may rs well proceed with
the lesser affairs Of the country
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-05

THE readers of our publication are requested
to use Salvation Oil for any and oil pains It iS
q sure cure and costs only Is cents
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-05
sherman's Greatest Enemy.

Atlanta Constitution.
General Cump Shermans greatest enemy is his
pen This cute little instrument stabs him to
the heart about seven times year
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-05
DIED.


WEEKS-Richard Weeks aged eighty-two years.
on Wednesday, February 3, at p. m, at the resi-
dence of his son-inlaw, A. D. Shaw.
Notice of time Of funeral will be giver.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-05
BUSTON MENDELSSOHN QUNTETTE CLUB
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PLYMOUTH CHURCH.
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Under the auspices of the Ladies' Matinee Musicale.
Tickets Use and SOC. No charge for reserved seats
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-25

bility Of escape. Geronimo has been no
tilted that the only terms will be an uncon-
ditional surrender. Capt. Lawton has been
notified and is now moving towards Arizpe.
The jury in the case of the Chicago An
archsts recently tried for completely in the
Haymarket meeting, returned the following
verdict: "We, the jury, find the defend
ants, August Spies, Michael Sehwab,
Samuel Fielden, Albert r. Parsons, Adolph
Fischer, Geo, Engle and Louis Lingg guilty
of murder as charged in the indictm ent,
and fix the penalty at death. We find the
defendant, Oscar W. Neebe, guilty Of mur-
der in the manner and form as charged in
the indictment, and fix the penalty at i'm
prisonment in the penitentiary for fifteen
years" 1t is rumored in Chicago that the
police have list containing the names of
nearly 800 inen who were engaged in the
Anarchist conspiracy, and that wholesale
arrests will hanceforth be the order. 1t is
reported the names of Mrs. Parsons and
Mrs, Holmes g-e among those for whom
warrants have been issued, charging them
with conspiracy.
WALTER DECKER. young man about 20
years Of age, the only support of widowed
mother, was run over by an engine while
switching in the Missouri Pacific yards at
Parsons, Kan. The wheels passed over
his right thigh close to the body. He lived
about four hours and expired.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-25
ITEMS FROM THE SOUTH.

JOHN BURCHELL, miner, in the EN-
ploy of the Scullin Coal Company, at Rich
mond, Mo-, was struck by lightning and in-
stantly killed during thunder storm, while
sitting in front of his boarding house.
friend sitting near was severely shocked,
and two women in the house were knocked
down by the bolt which killed Burchell.
OFFICIAL advices from Sonora announce
that the Apaches killed vaquero named
Manuel Robes, near Laraga rancho, in the
Montezuma district They afterwards at
tackled the Palamas rancho and drove the
family off. and soon after the Indians at
tackled the train of Lamo Moalz, which was
coming from Soyopa, killed five teamsters
and foriy-tive mules, and wounded forty
mules, They also killed Edward Romo,
near the Ecolole rancho. Twenty men
from Minas Prietas, thirty from San Jose
de Pimas and thirty from Montezuma have
gone in pursuit of the Indians, who have
gone toward the Paiarito Mountains. This
shows that all the Apaches in Sonora are
not coralled by Lawton in the Sierra
Madres.
Hon. CHAs. DAuDr, an attorney at st.
Charles, Mo-, met with IL serious accident
by being thrown from his carriage while
out driving with his family. He sustained
severe injuries abou, the head, and his re-
covery is doubtful
THE report from Helena, Mont, that mill
men are not obeying the new timber cutting
regulations is disregarded at the Interior
Department in view of the fact that the
regulations do not go into operation until
Sept. /. That they are not generally salts
factory is not believed, MS they are mala
with direct view to the requirements of
trade and were made at the suggestions of
practical lumbermen.
NEWS has been received that the town of
Saric, in Sonora, Mexico, was entirely
swept away by floods. The place had n
population of 700. Not house is left
the ground. No estimate of the damage or
loss can be given.
Miss FANNIE FEITsART, aged IA years,
daughter of WELL do farmer, residing
! at Graysville, a small town twenty five
miles east of Unionyille, Mo-, committed
suicide by taking strychnine, which had
been placed in the smoke house to exter-
| inmate rats. There is no reason assigned
for the act. She stated that she took the
| poison because she wanted to die, and
asked the mily to pray for her to die.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-25

A DISPATCH from st. Petersburg SAYS
the passenger steamer Vera, plying on the
River Volga, at Saratov, capital of the
province of Saratov, in Russia, burned to
the waters edge, and 200 lives We're lost.
The fire was caused by the fall of gang
lamp in a saloon. The woodwork was ig-
nited, and all efforts to quench the flames
were unayaling. The passengers, all of
whom We're in bed at the time the fire broke
out, rushed TO the deck as soon as the alarm
was given, and many of them, panic
stricken, sprang overheard. The captain
ordered the vessel to be run ashore. This
was done, but while the bow became i'm
beded in the bank the stern remained in
deep water and the passengers were still
obliged to swim ashore. Many persons lost
their lives by being struck by tables and
chairs which were thrown from the vessel
to aid the struggling swimmers in the water.
THE report that the British Government
has decided upon the immediate withdrawal
OF the Afghan Boundary Commission is Of
ficially denied. The Government is await
ing Russia's reply respecting small por-
ton of the Afghan boundary not vet set
tied. in the Oxus district. Until the reply
has been received no decision will be taken
respecting the date of the withdrawal of the
commission, Int, whatever may be the ma
ture of the reply, the commission will re-
turn to India before the winter.
IT is reported from London that the
Government intends to introduce at the
next session of Parliament measure Civ
ing local government to Ireland on the
basis of the plan proposed by Churchill.
The Harrington party will support the
scheme.
The Chinese Times, published at Tient-
sin, says in relation to Frances protest
against the establishment of Papal Nun
clio at Pekin: China tolerates all reli-
gions, but she repudiates French interfer-
ence with church affairs beyond the per-
sonal protection of missionaries who are
French citizens.
LORD IDDESLEIGH, British Foreign Sec
retary, has written the International Arbi-
tration Association, saying he concus in
the belief of his predecessor, Lord Rose
berry, that the moment is inopportune to re-
ceive deputation to discuss the opening
of negotiations with the United States for
the establishment Of an Anglo American
tribunal, whose duties shall lie to consider
international questions Iddesleigh says
the fishery question, which the Arbitration
Association refers to, is at present sub
ject Of diplomatic negotiations, and ex-
presses hope that the result may be favor
able.
ADvIcEs from Paris state that q quarrel
recently arose between Baron Saint Patrics
and Lavertujon, which created considerable
ptir. The latter published ! isiyats c!rcu-
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-25
POLITICAL CHAT.

TIE President has appo nted John T.
Doyle, OF New York. Secretary of the Civil
Service Commission, and Henry Ehninger,
OF New York, United States Consul at Glen
Fuegos, vice William p. Pierce, suspended.
The following have been appointed
Fourth Assistant Examiners in the Patent
Office under the civil service rules: @. S.
Martin, OHIO; Frank w. Holt, Wisconsin:
Horace Andrews, Jr., and Irving W. Town.
send, New York; Robert +. Roberts,
Claude A. O. Resell, George r.. Ide and
Charles S. Jones, Pennsylvania; A. b.
Upham. Josiah MeRobcrts and John NJ.
Frost, Illinois; Charles W. Parks, Massa-
elusetts; Robert W. Catewood, Virginia;
Porter Il. Haskell, Michigan; George n.
Sjmson Iowa
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-25
MATTERs IN THE WEST.

THE Northwestern Lumbermen's Associ-
alton met in st. Paul, 100 prominent lum-
bermen from Rock Island, Moline, Iowa,
Wisconsin, the upper Mississippi, Minne-
apolis aud st. Paul being present The
meeting was for the purpose Of raising the
price Of lumber over present rates, owing to
the increaSed CONSUMPTION aud the great
shortage IN logs The opinioa OF nearly
everyone present var favorable b q ralsa ir
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-25

lar which he received from the former, pro-
posing subscription TO present the Duc
d'Aumale sword of honor. The Baron
took exception to this pleasantly, and de-
nonnced Lavetujon as blackguard. The
latter has challenged the Baron. II will, OF
course, be Il French duel, and both will 60
home with unpunctsred skins.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-25
MAURICE B. FLYNN.


Maurice Bennett Flynn was born in Mal-
den, Columbia County, N. X, 20 his
biopspher states, Nov. 8, lS4S. His father,
an honest Irishman, at the time, earned his
livelihood by days work among the farmers
Of his neighborhood, taking care Of his
household ont Of his meager earnings.
Maurice, who was the fourth Of six chill
dren, inherited his fathers sturdy. self
reliant qualities. Before he was 3 years Of
age he assisted In the planting Of maizy
acres Of corn and potstces ii The infeffa3p
OF going to school. His hret SO bill was
earned BY picking and selling berries, which
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-25

villages or Maiden ana Cnat0am.
When only twelve years Of age he dis
played his ingenuity and enterprise by
building smoke house and wood -house
on plans that won for him great deal Of
praise for their neatness and convenience.
Before he was fourteen he did not hesitate
to shoulder his rake and follow the fastest
grain Graders or reaping machines in the
harvest fields. On one occasion he was
given one Of four corners In large field Of
wheat and told that he must keep his way
clear of sheayes down the sides aud across
the ends with three crack rakers and bind
ers stationed in the same way. The day
was terribly warm and the work was pushed
along with rush, but Maurice kept hts
ground clear and never finched.
"rm bound to keep my end up be told
his fellow workmen, mo matter what Il
costs me-"
This indomitable spirit characterized al
he undertook and still marks his actions.
No work that his hands found to do vas
considered beneath his dignity.
In 1854 be entered the Christian Rrp1AefG
school In Troy, and With tie money he hnd
saved from industry about his boyhood
home paid for one years tuition. In 1865,
when 10 years OF age, he went TO New
York, determined to make name and
fortune for himself. He obtained employ
ment In grocery store In williamsburg,
but soon became dissatisfied with this, -
he saw no future ahead Of him there He
at length secured situation In the Novelty
iron works, and remained there only week,
when he left 70 become . book-keeper with
Guy G. Hotchkiss & Son ut . salary Of ~
per week. In short time his salary was
raised TO SO in consideration Of his atten-
tiveness to business.
In August, 1866, the junior member Of
the firm died and the sole management Of
the business fell ON Maurice. Though still
but boy. yet with Characteristic indomit-
able pluck and fidelity, he undertook and
successfully bore all the responsibility TINS
suddenly thrust upon him, and conducted
the whole business alone until about two
yesrs afterward, when Mr.. Charles HI.
Field, for twenty years y book -keepor Tor
]. B. & w. w. Cornell, bought an interest
in the firm. About this time Mr.. Hotch-
kiss, in recognition Of the unfagging in-
dustry and business sagacity Of Mr.. Flynn,
gave him small interest in the business.
His talents as business man proved 20
valuable that ON May 1, 1870, be was ad-
mited to the firm as an equal partner.
and during his leisure hours he acquired i
knowledge OF the French, German, and
Spanish languages and also took lessons in
mechanical drawing aud elocution and be-
gan to dabble little in politics.
His political experience extended only
over two terms in the Legislature, but Is
was sufficient to have inculcated in him
taste for politics which has only grown
keener with years. Before Mr.. Flynn had
any political prominence the firm Of Guy
G. Hotchkiss, Field 4 Company had city