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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-22
A Difference in Dialect.
Boston Transcript.

Boston Tranecrlpt.
The listener has had now and then fancy
for studying the differences of the names of
common things in different parts of the country.
1t is perfectly true that the native Texan may
talk with the native Vermonter without any
sort of difficulty. and yet there are many famil-
lar articles which known by different names.
'.gossamer," for instance. a Western girl calls
her 'raincloak'-a pretty and expressive word.
The Eastern harrow is a drag" in the West,
while the northern New England farmers drag
becomes q ''stoneboat" farther West. The New
England brook is a creek run" in the West:
a valley is ''gulch" or ''holow," while the
sweet words meadow" and 'intervale," COM
mon In New England pass out of use altogether
IN the West. except in books and newspapers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-22
The Typewriter and the Piano.

New YORK Tribune.
young woman who once had a local fame as
amateur musician, and who makes a good
living by the typewriter was asked to play for
some friends last evening She went to the
seemed to be playing correctly and with feeling.
Suddenly she broke off and whirled around on
the stool
cit is Ticking typewriter all day
would have robbed even Mozart of constituencies
of touch-perhaps should have said deicacy of
treatment"
How is it that your work prevents You from
enjoying the pianoP
II do enjoy it if hear it played, but when
sit down the type writer habit of humping will
dominate me. can usually play gallop, but
when it comes to a sonata / have a constant
quarrel with my fingers and wrist They al
ways insist on striking, IL at letter, when 1
try to persuade them to touch the KEYS gently.
And in such mood no player could observe
even the technique of a composition"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-22
a Dog who Wore Spectacles.

An Opticiau-I was told, some time ago, the
following remarkable story of Kentucky dog
that had become almost totally blind. The sound
Of the horn no longer aroused his blood, ana
while the other dogs OF the house went forth
eagerly TO the hunt. the old afflicted animal re-
manned behind sad and discouraged.
While at play day. children, whe
knew the poor brute's infrmity, placed upon his
nose a pair Of common spectales the glasses Of
which happened TO be very strong. The dog at
once awoke from his stupor. and showed his
pleasure IN unmistakable signs. The glasses
were thereupon adjusted in the best possible
manner so as TO remain on the rejuvenated ami
nal nose.
The next morning he started off to the hunt
with The other dogs. and soon il he who led
the pack. But unfortunately his spectacles
brushed up against bnsh and were torn from
their resting place. The old dog allowed the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-22
AMONG THE WAR VETERANS
A Story About Col. J. B. Blacks Expert
encein Battle Near Winchester, Va.
Inquiries by the G. A. r. Regarding Children
Who Are Eligible to Admission to the
Soldiers Orphans Home-Notes.

"a pretty good story is told on Col. James q.
Black. in connection with the battle near Win
chester Va and if you will promise TO STAND
between me and all danger I'll give 1t to you,
Iaid an old soldier the other day. You see the
Colonel is very sensitive about appearing In
print, and so you will have to smuggle this IN
as contraband The story illustrates the ac-
cepted fact that it is but step from the sublime
70 the ridiculous and that only small incident
may bring mind in the heroic state down from
Its lofty height. 1t was during the advance ar
Opeouon. The Eighteenth Indiana, Colonel.
then Captain, Blacks regiment. was in the CEN
ter. with the Eighth Indiana and the Seventy
fifth New York Zouaves. think, either
side. We were marching in echelon
at a double-quick, and the rebels were
enfilading us. The center was in
advance The sergeant major called ont from
the left flank with the order to hold back for the
right and left, saying that they could not keep
M. Captain, Black, who was excited and eager
to push on, answered: They must keep up.
We can't stop here Just then a well-directed
cannon ball went tearing down the left front,
blowing a furrow of death in the ranks. Shot
and shell were flying fast, and the center showed
signs of waveripg. Captain Black ran
forward with three jumps and three times
rs the words were out of his mouth, nusket
ball struck the visor Of his cap, tearing the
green lining away and threw it on the back OF
his head. The shock brought the captain TO his
senses. He says he was daZed for a moment,
then felt something trickling down the
b see hand tbs tbs h 1ne' forehead and
then looked at his hand. and, behold, as he ex-
pressed it, 1T sweat, just ordinary sweat
It was almost inspiring to see the expression of
ludicrous establishment come his face. At
any rate. the boys were more determined than
ever, and we finally won."
"But You were driven back from the charge
Just referred to, were you notP
Eyes, but by superior numbers On the field
we would plant colors and attempt to rally
our men only to fail We were driven back into
IA woodland. There about hundred OF US
stopped aud kept up such fire that the rebels
must have thought there was a whole regiment.
i remember with what GOODNESS Capt w. L.
Stott now president of Franklin College, in
spired his with courage never himself
fnching in face of danger. Well, we held that
woodland until the Eighth Corps came up, and
we then CARR ed everything before us"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-22
Looking After soldiers, Orphans.

The new and enlarged Soldiers and Sailors
Orphans Home at Knightstown is about ready
for occupancy, and, as it will accommodate all
the soldiers and sailors orphans in the State,
the G. A. r. has been delegated the duty
of hunting up all who eligible to admission.
Instructions have been sent to each post in the
State to report all soldiers orphans or depend
ent soldiers children in their respective town.
ships Those who are eligible to admis-
sion ARE those whose parents are
both 6ead those whose father only is
dead, and children of permanently disabled
or dependent and INDECENT soldiers Each q.
A R. post in the State has been instructed to
appoint a committee of three to hunt mp those
who are entitled to admission. Letters have
also been sent out to all the trustees of the
State requesting them to assist the g. A r. in
locating all those who are entitled to the privi-
leges of the home. Those who go to the home
will be well cared for, will have the benefits OF
good schools, and will be educated in industrial
and mechanical arts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-22
Progressive Tennis.
New York Maitland Express.


The latest fad at young folks evening parties
in Harlem at any rate-is progressive ten
MIS-" Progressive euchre is played out and pro-
gressive whist never especially amusing.
Progressive tennis is played table, with
with balls the size of marbles. and with rackets
smaller than toy fans-say FIVE inches long over
all. and aboTt two inches wide. The game
played on the same principle progressive
euchre. the winners going up aud the losers sit
ting still 1t is said TO be exciting. There are
head prizes and BOBBY prizes, and sometimes the
young man who takes head prize is expected to
GO home with the young woman who takes head
prize for ladies, while the two boobies also
nair off
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-22
His Ears aud Eyes.
Boston Transcrip1


A small incident concerning very small boy,
told to illustrate the fact that each individual
has his speciality in physical powers:
four-year-ol boy was taken to the window
few MORNINGS since and shown the bright
planet of the morning sky, which was shining
withs remarkable brightness through excep-
tionally clear atmosphere. He told that it
was Venus. and admired it greatly At the
breakf asst table he related the experience with
great animation.
II saw a big star" he said, Its was
Peanuts and 1t was pointed at both ends.
As the form of the planet is that of sharp
pointed crescent. it is evident that that boy e
eyes are much better to be trusted than his ears.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-22
Our Old Friend Neverfau

our OiQ FRIEND Neveffail
o. it's good to ketch relative ats richer and don't
When you holler out to hold up. andn joke and have
his fun;
It's good to hear a called bad and then find out
he's not,
Err strike chap they call lukewarrn ats really
redhot;
It's good to know the Devils painted jest leetle
black,
And it's good to have most anybody pat you on the
back
But jest the thing in the worlds our old friend
Neverfail,
When he wags yer hand as honest an old dog wags
his tail
like to strike the the time can
pay,
And take back things I've borried and uprse folks
hathaway;
like find that the voted fer last fall,
That didn't git elected a scoundre after all;
like the that likes the pore and he ps EN- when
he can;
like to meet ragged tramp ats still gentleman;
But most hke-with you my boy-our old friend
Neverfail,
When he yer hand as honest as an old dog wags
his tail
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-22
Dan O'Sullivan.

Dan O'Sullivan: It's your
Lips have kissed THE Barney" sure!-
To be trillin' praise av me,
Dhrippin' shwate wild poethry!-
Not that I'd not have ye sing
Don lave off for anything
Jusht be aisy whilst the fit
Av me head shwells up to it!
Dade and thrue, I'm not the man,
Whilst yer singin', loike ye can,
To cry shtop because we've blesht
My songs more than all the resht:-
III not be the by to ak
Any shtar to wane or wax.
Or ak any clock that's woun',
To run up inshtid av down!
Whist yez Dan OSullivani-
Him that made the Irishman
Mkt the burds in wild the dough,
And the dew and mistletoe
Wild the whusky in the quare
Mugs av us-and here we air,
Three parts right, and three parts wrong,
Shpiked wild beauty, wit and song!
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-22

Unless you think, when the song is DONE
No other is sweet in the rhythm;
Unless you can feel, when left by one,
That all men else go with him;
Unless you know, when unpraised by his breath,
That your beauty itself wants proving;
Unless you swear-"For life, for death!"-
Oh, fear to call it loving.
Unless you muse in a crowd all day,
IN the absent face that fixed you;
Unless you can love as the angels may
With the breadth of heaven betwixt you;
Unless you can dream that his faith is fast,
Through behooving and unbehoovine;
Unless you can die when the dream is past
Oh, call it loving
Mrs. Browning,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-22
A Kit of True LoYa.

YOUTHS Companiol.
Love, the most precious among the "fruits OF
the Spirit" is the product Of an early blossom
in some souls
Little Philip fell down stairs one day, and in
iured his face seriously that for a long time
he could not speak. When he did open mis- lips,
however. it was to no complaint of pain. Look
ing mp at his mother, he whispered, trying to
smile:
I'm pretty glad 'twasnt my little sister,"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-22
How the Girls Keep Their Hsnds Soft.

Bait imOre American.
Women who do their own work regard their
rough hands with great distress To make and
keep them soft wear old gloves at night, Just
rubbing in ointment made by beating the
white of egg to froth and stirring it into a
Gun of melted lard to which is added one tea
spoonful of glycerine. Keep the mixture in q
covered jar, excluding the light Perfume may
be added
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-22
Gets There Il asiIy.


New York Sun.
He latter the concertl-Did you notice, Miss
Breezy, that young Holman. although trifie
passages with astonishing yigor and technical
virtuosityl
She (srom Chicagol-Oh. my. yes. Mr..
Founders; anything of that sort l always light
onto very quickly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-22
His Tender Feelings.

Harper's BaZar.
my darling" said fond mother who be-
leved in appealing to children's tender feelings,
instead of Furnishing them, IF you are so
naughty you will grieve mamma that she
will get sick and have to lie in bed in a dark
room and take nasty medicine; and then she
may die. and have to be taken away out to the
cemetery and be buried; aud you will
The childs face had become solemn and more
solemn. but an angelic smile overspread his face
at his mothers last words, aud throwing his
arms about her neck, he exclaimed. ''Oh mann
MAJ and mayn't ait beside the coachman2"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-22
What Grandma Was Doing.

Boston GIobe.
When little Sally c., OF Salem. was about
three years old she went with party of grown
folks on the steamer to Nantasket. As we lsat
on deck. she PERSISTED upon climbing upon the
railing, much to her grandma's discontinue.
Her mama said to her:
Don't do so, Sally. gamma1l have a fit"
Presently grandma disappeared, and when her
mamma said, where's gamma gonel" Sally
promptly replied:
81 CUES she's gone inside to have a fir
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-22

others to pass him. and then picking up the elas-
ses, be carried them to his master to have them
readiusted.
The dog is now a confirmed spectacle wearer,
much so that when any one attempts to
move his goggles. he becomes very savage
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-22
FIossie Amends the Lords PRAYER.

brakes Traveller Magazine.
"Give this this day our daily beer" said
Flossie as g. was repeating her nightly prayer.
What dc YOU mean by that, Flossiel" sharp
~ demanded aer mother.
II was pray ag for papa. didn't care much
for bread, any, owl
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-22
The First SYMPTOMS

OF all Lung diseases are much the same
feverishnesS, loss of appetite, sore
throat, pains in the chest and back,
headache, etc. In few days you may
be well, or, on the other hand, you may
be down with Pneumonia or g galloping
Consumption" Run no risks, but begin
Immediately to take Ayers Cherry
PectoraI.
Several years ago, James Birchard, of
Darien, Conn.,, was severely ill. The
doctors said he was in Consumption,
and that they could do nothing for him.
but advised him, as last resort, to try
Ayers Cherry Pectoral. After taking
this medicine, two or three months, he
was pronounced a well man. His health
remains good to the present day.
j. S. Bradley, Maiden, Mass, writes
"Three winters ago I took severe cold,
which rapidly developed into Bronchitis
and Consumption. I was so weak that
L could not sit up, was much emaciated,
and coughed necessarily. 1 consulted
several doctors, but they were power
less, and all agreed that I was in Con-
sumption. At last, a friend brought me
bottle of Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
From the first dose, I found relief.
Two bottles cured me, and my health
has since been perfect"
Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
PREPARED BY
Or. j. c. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists. Price 81 six bottles, So.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-22

THE blooc-cleansing qualities of Ayers Sarsa-
parilla render it invaluable in skin disorders
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-22

Written for the Sunday Journal.
DIALECT POEMS BY JAMES WHITCOMB
RILEY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-01
NOT PAYING DEMOCRATIC ASSESSMENTS.

San Francisco, Oct 81 (spcciaD.-Ths was pay day
for clerks and carriers in the mail service and there
was no little excitement in and about the carriers
department. this morning An assessment recently
levied among the mail service employees by the Demo-
cratic party leaders. There about forty clerks
who. from the first, complained Of this outrage and
agreed to oppose this move of the Democratic party.
This morning several attempts were made TO collect
tic assessments but the clerks refused to be budozed.
The post Office officials dsclaim all knowledge Of any
attempt 10 make the carriers pay up, although
they say they have heard that clerks had been con-
tributng toward the Democratic fund. -Four car
riers who refused 70 pay quietly Informed thas
their presence was desired ar the Democratic head
quarters al IL a. m, but they did not take any.
notice of the warning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-01

TwENTY-NINE NEW CASES AND ONE DEATH ID
JACKSONVILLE APPEAL.
Jacksonville, Fla, Oct 81 Special. -Presfdsns
Neal Mtchclps official bulletin for the tweny-four
hours ending 81 O'Clock tonight Is as follows:
Number OF y
Number Of deaths .,,s ~
Number to date 10y
Number deaths 20 date 900
The only death that of Dora Johnson.
Chicago Oct 31.-The following kilograms were ~
ceIved here to-day from Decatur, Ala:
"To Mayor Roche. Chicago Can you raise us some
funds for tie yellow fever sufferers Our funds are
exhausted, and In great need.
{. c. AUSTIN. Mayor.
L. A. HOWARD President Relief Com.
"To the Rev. George c. Lorimer. Chicago The Re-
lief Committee asking for help You arc
authorized by them and by both Mayors 10 ask aid OF
the Chicago Board OF Trade and the Mayor well.
-" ID. ". GIVEN.'
Dr. Lorimer left the second telegram In the Mayors
Office this morning. together with "A note asking In
what way money could be best raised. President
appointment Of canvassing committees.
Washington, Oct 31.-Surgeon- General Hamilton
has received telegram from surgeon Martin, at Live
Oak Fla, saying that he made posmortem examl-
nation the body Of a who died there on sunday,
and Is satisfied that IL was Of yellow fever.
lie adds that there now two suspicious Of
sickness IN the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-01
DRIVEN TO SUICIDE By WOMAN.

Antonio Franco, of the proprietors
restaurant at No. Is South Win:am-st killed hfmsen
yesterday morning In closet the third floor %
the building. After writing letters At a m,
he went the closet and shot himself through the
head with a revolver of large calibre but his death
not discovered until Of his blood had soaked
through the floor into the second story. Umberte
Paulo lad employed in the restaurant, had seen
Franco writing and he also discovered the body.
Franco was an Italian twenty-sx years Of age and
lived at No. 40 West Thirtieth-st His partner.
john Iadjng could not explain the suicide but he I'd
understood that Franco had been troubled by soma
unknown The letter which Franco has
trouble He directed that the sum OF $500 be paid
10 Angelo Fererio and also that Sl70 DO paid To
Monsieur and Madame Abadie7 their demand
Ladjing did not know any Of the persons named.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-01
"coMprLSoRY ArrENpAYoEr AT HARTARp

Boston, Oct 81 (speciaD.-At a meeting Of the
of Harvard College to-day, 1t voted that
the dean Of the college faculty be requested to make,
to the Committee Government full and detailed
report upon the attendance of students college
ercises and upon other matters referred to In the
following resolution, which was adopted ,, yro
Resolved That the Committee on Government be
requested to consider and report promptly to this.
Board upon the advsabili.y of making attendance al
daily prayers compulsory, also upon the advsability
OF making attendance upon recitafions and lectures
compulsory, and TO report whether. in their opinion.
any further action IS necessary with regard 10 tho
general rules affecting discipline and studies at tho
university.
The Board voted to concur with the president and
fellows in their choice Of Frederick Lotrop Amos to b
fellow OF the corpo: alton in place of Francis Park-
man. resigned: and in the appointment OF Joseph
Lowering. IL. d., Hollis professor of mathematics
and natural philosophy emeritus, in consideration OF
his many valuable services TO the college in the last
ffty-two years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-01
VAPTOl-S NEW-JERSEY TOWNS

The remaining day repatriation in Hooosen and Bdyonne
is Nore,nb,r Republicans Of Neersey the country looks
10 o TO place pour in line NTH Maine Vermont and
Oreoon Let not one through lack Of re1strdtfon
PATERsON-Petcr julius, swtchman In tho en-
ploy of the Erie Railway, and having his home In
Clay.st. was crushed to death while coupling cars
early yesterday.
ORANGE" The Wife, was given in Orange Music
Hall last evening by the Lyceum Theatre company
in aid of The Record ambulance fund.
HOBOKEN.-Police Commissioner Kaufman has in
sructed Chief OF Police Donovan To close up all the
policy shops in IIoboken.
UNION HILL -Elise Bachman, OF Jcfcrson-st, at
tempted suicide Tuesday night by swallowing dose
of Rough on Rats physician was summoned
and II IS possible that her life may be saved, although
she Is in a critical condition.
ELTZABETII-The Plug Hat Association departed
Yesterday on their annual target excursion to Easton
Penn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-01
REPUBLICAN PARADE AT PATTERSON.

The Republicans of Paterson on Tuesday night had
a fino parade. There divisions and about
5000 men in line, and 1t took the line hour
to pass given point There were several clubs from
New York, Jersey City, Brooklyn and Newark, but
these made up only about one-sxth Of the number In
line. The chief features the immense turnout
OF the business mems uniformed DIVISION 1900 strong
and the presence of large delegations from a
of the leading silk iron and other industrial establish
ments Of the city Democratic women along the line
Of march in parts Of the city spat in the faces
OF the Republicans, threw dishwater them and
seized tho American flags and tore them 10 tatters
but the greater part of the the paraders received
hearty applause. The houses OF many prominent
Democrats brilliantly Illuminated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-01
JERSEY CITY.

@Ths Worlds story about the murder OF the
aged tramp. Martha King in secsucus has been COM
petcly exploded. Tho authorities, after thorough
investigation. convinced that the woman was not
murdered even subjected to any violence. She
died from the excessive Of alcohol and exposure
to tho clements and there IS nothing whatever In
tho case on which to base tho slightest suspicion OF
murder. No inquest will be held and County Ply
stefan Converse says that none is needed
gang Of Democratic hoodlums attempted to break
up a Republican meeting in the With District wigwam
Tuesday night but promptly elected some Of
them being kicked out Of the building.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-01
STATEN ISLAND.

Ersry Staten Island Republican whOse name 10 not on
the regfroon lists nor should that is placed there
nerr Friday u> last opportunity this fall.
ST GEORGE-The rev steel ferry boat Erastus
Wyman which has been building at the Columbia
Iron Works Baltimore, for the staten Island Rapid
Transit Company arrived yesterday under command
of Captain Frank BREASTED. Inc StIen
Island Rapid Transit Company, are making change
which will take effect this morning when Young
women will be placed at all the principal stations
along the road 10 replace the male ticket agents now
employed and the minor stations tho ticket agents
will be dispensed with.
WEST BRIGHTON.-John Stevens, age seventy, a
former inmate OF the Sailors snug HarbOr, who left
four wears ago live with Italian in Brooklyn, TO
whom he gave authority TO draw his pension was
rescued from the italian yesterday. The old man
says the Italian starved and abused him systemat-
caly.