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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-25
MRS. LEsLIE,s ADMIRERS.
A Popular Woman Who Refuses Offers OF
Marriage a Printed Blank.

A Popular Woman Who Refuses Offers or
Marriage a Printed Blank.
New York Special
1t was announced in an afternoon paper to-
day that Mrs. Frank Leslie and Henry f. Gill
lig, of the American Exchange in Europe, had
been privately married. At any rate, Mrs Les
lie says it is not so, and so does Mr.. Glig.
None will deny that they ought to know. Mrs.
Leslie said to-day in an interview based on the
report:
''How many times does this make that you
have had me engaged and married. I'm not
married to any one, or engaged either. I'm
poor lorn widow, but / have awfully nice
time. Breakfast at 8, down to the Office, back
home again at 3. and then evening Of enjoy
ment. / go out good deal, but / see q great
many men besides Mr. Gillig. Do l get many
offers of marriage2 Don't though. Two day.
on the average, at the very least. One came
the other day from a man who said he was
worth $17 1000, 900, and gave references to prove
it. have one answer for them all. Here it is.
and Mrs. Leslie pulled out from a pgeon-hole
in her desk printed form of refusal 1t closed
thus:
AZ shall never marry unless a name be offered
me higher niched in the temple of fame than
that left me by my late husband, OF which am
a thousand times proud. So, with many thanks.
/ beg to subscribe myself yours very truly.
MRS. FRANK LESLIE
And that is what any asprant may hope TO
get from Mrs. Lesiie-at least until the rights
man comes along
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-25
ELIZABETH TILTON.
She Keeps Silent as to the Great Scan dal-
The BoardingHOuse Where She Presides.
special to The Indianapolis journal.

Special to the IndianapoIis Journal
NEW YORK, March 24-The recent publica-
ton from the autobiography of Henry
Ward Beecher. soon to be issued In book
form, Of the late famous preachers YER
sion of the Tilton trial, has attracted atten-
ton once more to Mrs. Elizabeth Tilton. Sew
eral attempts were made during the last fort
night to interview the famous yet unfortunate
woman. bat they were unsuccessful Mrs TIL
ton viii not talk about that dark period Of her
career and nothing has escaped her lips on the
subject. with one exception. for years. One
confidential friend has heard . few utterances of
late. but otherwise the woman who figured so
conspicuously fifteen years .eo has sealed her
lips since her last contradictory epistle Her
last letter on tie subject was written during
. temporary revival OF the scandal dozen years
ago. She then declared her eRtira innocence Of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-25
vibrations from CannonadIng.


AS bearing upon the question as to the dis
sance 70 which aerial pulsstions started by
heavy cannonading will extend, would give the
following illustration; At the time General
Grant was besieRing Vicksburg, / was in north
ern Texas. about or q little over. three hundred
miles away IN direct airline. Was provided
with smithsonian Institution standard barom-
eter. reading 70 the thousandth of an inch. One
morning about o'clock noticed the column Of
mercury was vibrating it continued trembling
througn the day, Guieting down Mt night. At
ihe time of taking observation the next morning
and continued as the day before This was
repeated several days, and We subsequently
learned that on those very days there was
heavy caBnonadlng at Viekshurg No other
cause could be assigned than the pulsations in
tho air produced by the heavy discharges. At
what distance the actual sound eonld be heard,
1ge bad no neans then nor sincs to ascertain.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-25
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
Concessions Made to the American Company
by the Nicaragua Government.

BosToN, March 24.--The Herald prints what it
declares to be the only true statement that has
been made public of the concessions which the
NicaraRuan governments has made to the Amer
lean company which proposes to construct the
canal through that country. Previous versions
of these concessions are declared to have been
the result of imagination and conjecture, and
almost wholly erroneous. The contract which
has been ratified by the Senate and Chamber of
Deputies of Nicaragua, contains the following
provisions:
The Nicaragua Canal Company is granted the
exclusive pr ivilege to excavate and operate
the Atlantlc and r aclfic oceans; and the canal
shall be of sufficient dimensions for the free and
comnodious passage OF vessels of the largest
size used for transatlantic travel, and provided
that locks shall be less than $50 feet in length
and 80 feet in depth. The duration of the pres
ent privilege is ninety mine years from the day
the canal shall be opened to univers al traffic,
and during that period the company has the
right to construct and operate a railroad along
the whole extent of the canal.
The Senate binds itself not to make any other
concessions for the opening or 3 canal between
the two oceans during the term of this conces-
sion; the. governments reserves the right to con-
struct second canal, il the present one shall be
found insufficient to accommodate the traffic Of
all nations.
The government declares the canal and the
terminal ports to be neutral, and that. in of
ents, and that merchant vessels of all nations
may at all times freely enter the ports and pass
through the canal without molestation or deten-
ton.
The principal Office shall be IN New York but
branch offices may be established in Europe
While the company shall not import free of
duty merchandise intended for barter, IL may
import free the articles necessary for the wor ks
of the enterprise. such the material for tele-
graph lines, railways. tools and munitions; also,
provisions during construction,
The free zone shall extend for 100 yards from
the waters edge, either side of the canal.
The company shall have the right to establish
and collect for the passage of all kinds of vessels,
travalers and merchandise through the canal,
taxes on navigation tonnage and piotage. tow
age. storage lAydsys, anchorage, light roadstead
dues, wharfage, hospital dues and any other
similar charges. But as compensation, the ves-
sells of Nicaragua shall have the right TO so per
cent reduction while engaged in the cossting
trade, or with reciprocal trade with other re-
publics of Central America
Two million dollars must be expended during
the frat year of construction. Ten years
granted TO the company for the completion of
the work, but extension may be granted.
Disputes between the company and the govern
ment TO be settled by arbitration. Differ
ences between the company and individuals nom
resident of Nicaragua will be settled on the rules
of international private Jaw.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-25
THE GREAT WEEK"

That is this week. It is also called A'pas-
sion week" and s'holy week." the Isl
lent week." the ''week of the holy pas
sion,D the ''penitential week. tie va
cant week" 1t is the weet before
Easter, and commentaries the passion OF the
Savior tt a time whom the Ienten fast
increases in rigor and all church observances
take on an increased solemnity and gloom.
Instrumental music is suspended, the affairs
are stripped of their adornment and draped in
black. and the services of the days are de-
voted to commemorating some of the particu-
lar scenes in the passion of our Lord. 1t be-
Gins with Palm Sunday. Then there is Spy
Wednesday, Holy Maundy Thursday.
Good Friday, Holy Saturday, which is ipst
before next Sunday, which will be Easter
During all these days the body must be cared
for as well as the soul, and hence we shall sell
clothing and hats as usual-and such goodsI
Our spring display in all lines surpasses any
that we have ever made. Come and see.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-25
A New Metal.

English Letter in American Manufacturer.
What may be termed new metal ror applica-
ton TO the special requirements of electrical en-
eineerine has Just been brought out by Henry
Wallwark 81 Co., engineers. Manchester. Cast
ings for two armatnres and the other portions OF
a dyn which take of the electricity are
needed TO be of a metal perfectly uniform and
even. Messrs Walwark use special mixture
and employ a special process or melting, under
which the whole operation is carried through
temperature. The result OF their expert
ments is, they Claim. soft metal which has the
virtues OF wrought metal and is absolutely uni-
form in texture II has been used slready for
many electrical castings with satisfactory re-
suits.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-25

L0nQ9n WpTlu
Those who have recently been honorsd with
Commands" TO dine and sleep as Windsor have
noticed thu beneficial effects OF the recent spell
of cold weather on her Maiesty's health and
spirits Never was the Queen we'll and
strong IS she is at present. and she has made
sufficient progress in Hindustani TO hold short
conversations with Muhomed Bakhs and Abdul
Karssm. who with the imperial crown and Ell
pher emblazoned on their Indian chapkans, al
uays stand behind the royal chair.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-25
TO BE ERECTED IN CIRCLE PARK, INDIANAPOLIS

street house is sold as it undoubtedly will be,
Jesse Seligman will probably be entitled to
much of the credit. He will get good round
price for il. too.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-25

II you covet appetite, flesh color. vigor, taxa
Ayers Sarsaparilla. Sold by druggists
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-31
woRKINGMEN, ATTENTION.

The Montana Coke Company, IL 'rhieh
Judge Fleming is stakeholder, pays z cents
per ton more fer mining coal than is paid By
any company in the COHneIlsriRe coke reg'O"'
triR ,rkieh region 1t is in direct competition IN
the sale Of lis coke product.
Hpays more for dracing coke tia" IS paid
By any company in that region. II pays is
outside labor more.
The CASTOR Coal Company, trth rhieh
Judge Fleming is similarly connected, pays
as mueh for mining coal as IS paid by any
company engaged IN the gas coal trade IN the
Upper MeaoRgdkeIa region. II has frequently
paid mach more.
Since its organisation ii has maintained
again sterery other coal company in this region
he a,abroken record of being the one Gl'0ays
FIRST TO ADVANCE THE PRICE OF MINING
COAL AND THE LAST TO REDUCE IT.
Both companies pay monthly in cash, and no
eaaploye is obliged TO take in payment anything
IN lieu Of money for the 'sagss he has earned.
-FjirmORt IRdcr. Z
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-31
REPUBLICAN, OPINIONS.

The free list might be enlarged without az
feeling injuriously single American interest,"
-NcKmlsy tRsP.l, Of Ot!9. author OF free 'ratSEy
Platform O. IS.
y would mention some articles which enter
into manufacture OF al sorts. All duty paid on
such articles go direct to the cost of the article
when manufactured here, and must be paid for
bythe consumer. These duties not only come
from the consumers At home, bu: act as pro-
lection to foreign manufacturers in our own and
distant msrle:s. ''-IoresiIsHt Grant.
81 hold that properly adjusted competition
between home and foreign products is the best
gauge by which 10 regulate international trade.
Duties should be so high that our manufacturers
eau fairly compete with the foreign product, but
not 80 high a. % enable them to drive OUt the
foreign srtic'c enjoy a monopoly Of the trade
sud regulate the price as they please. This IS
nv d-Ct-tuc Of protection. "-JGaCS 4. Gl.f.M.
- recommend au enlargement Of the free list
soas 70 include within Il the numerous articles
which yield moons derable revenue; Simplh.
cn,ion Of the complex and inconsistent schedule
Of duties upon certain manufactures, cotton,
iron aud steel. and 4 Substantial reduction ofthe
duties upon those articles, and upon sugar. mo-
laSSeS SIX, W DOA XIII NOOACA S"'AS' '~S'''S'',
Ar'Rut"S Ness &c # lSS2.
..By thi, law the tariff Of ISL the duties were
placed lower than they had been at any time
since the war of lSl2. The act was well received
nv the people, ariwsS indeed Concurred in by
considerable portion Of the Republican party
-Jlrss G. Blaine.
every advance toward free exchange Of
commodities is an advance in civilization; every
obs,-uctlc., to free exchange is born Of the
same narrow, Gespot!c spirit which planted cas-
ties upon the Rhine to p'uudcr peaceful corr-
rnerce; every obstruction to commerce is tax
mon consumption; every facility to tree ex-
change chcapens commodities, increases trade
and production, and promotes civilization.
Nothing is worse than Sectionsli,rh within ma
ton, and nothing Is better for the peace Of ma
tons than unrestricted freedom Of commerce
sind intercourse with each other."- StEr-
2lIR.
"a substantial reduction OF tariff duties is de-
mauded, not by a mere indiScriminste popular
clsmor, but by the best conservative opinion o!
the country, including that which has in former
times been most strenuous for the preservation Of
OIL, national industrial defense. Such reduc-
ton Of the existing tariff the Commission rI CARDS
not only as e due recognition Of public senti-
rnent and a measure of justice 10 consumers, but
are conducive to the general industrial prosper
ity, and which, though it may be temporarily
announcement, will be ultimately beneficial to
the special Interests affected by such reduction.
-R.pOr! Of Repp5,.cGn Tariff Commission, 1885,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-31
BENwOOD.

Oficer B. Dolbear was out yesterday.
This is fine weather to rush the work on
the sewer.
Mrs. Relwsgsr is convalescing from her
recent illness.
Mr.. T. Tappan, Of Wheeling, was in
town yesterday.
Hon. J. o. Pendleton will spIak hsre
on the 9th prox.
Mr.. NJ. J. Gately left yesterday to attend
8 wedding IN Clarksburg.
Mrs. J. SiSler, who hes besn visiting
hers will return to her home in Kansas
next week.
IT. McDermott, Esq, delivered q f'r-
cib'e aad enthusiastic address before the
Democratic club last evening.
Large numbers of men employed at the
vsr.OuS industries will take q holiday to-
day in order to see ths "O.d Romsn."
Cards ere cut for the marriage of Miss
Anna Leach to Mr.. john Metz, the cere-
mouy to take place at 8 o'lcc& Thursday
evening.
The contestants in tie foot race to tai e
plscs en- Saturday q week, commenced 8
, course of training for it yesterday. TIE
stake is 500 side.
At the connlusi II of the seryice IS in the
NJ. E. Church Sunday evening, Miss Hat
tie Carroll, a chWmirg young lady of
C.ntre W I'D. aud NJ. l. uiI Re ader, 8
pop1lsr employee OF tbs tahe works, were
married.
Antxo!csi n of sn ingot relr tie pit IN
the RiyecSi!e 5 eel works Monday even
ing resulted in serious burns bting irtl CT
ed upon Patsy Havoy ard Joe. pa Nc
Co!lough, two popular and well known
employees Of that industry. T1ey wei e en-
gsgcl ia removing the keys from the
m5Olds, when che OF item, which mus:
have raj cons't der be Ginder or Stag in it,
flashed" Jo3eph Mccullough receiving
nos CT the discharge in the face and
mouth PsSsey iIogsy starting to run at
the il dioat.cn OF ebuliition, fell ard re-
ce;yei tue d;stha-ge Oh his back, which i
badly burned TIE men wee taken to
the Off q wbsre thsir suffering was alleyi-
at.d, and the proper attention rendered
them By sympathetic hands. TneiI burns
are Of such a nature that 10 will be some
time lie O.e either viii be able to resume
work.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-31
R-AoN I'm,

You are feeling depressed, your appetite
ispoor, YOU are bothered with Headache,
Won are fidgety, nervous, and generally ont
Of sorts, and want to brace up. Brace up,
Int not with stimulsnts, spring medicines,
or bitters, which have for their basis very
cheap. bad whisky, and which stimulate
you for an hour, and then leave You in q
xorse condition than before. Whist you
want is an alternative that will purify your
blood, start healthy action of Liver and
Kidneys, restore your vitality, and give
renewed health and strength. Such a
medicine You will find in Electric Bitters,
and only so csnta bottle at Logan q Co.'s
nrug Store.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-31

National 1868: due to the labor Of
should uazed and reduced rapidly
the national faith will permit
Republican National Platform, 1854: The Republican party
pledges the inequalities the tariff and to reduce the
surplus.
Charles j. Folger, Secretary Of the Treasury undr President
A, annual Report 1882: All that revision of the tariff is
necessary creating commission for that
The Secre-
careful revision the tariff with view to
substantial reductions.
Charles Folger Secretary cf the Tea@1y annual Report 1888:
of the President and those of this department,
the and the Of public opinion there
how the needed reduction OF the
brought generally conceded that the inter
ementcd
we'll be abolished My last report said
upon spirits tobacco being things not neul SonW
life, which,
proposition conroed But conceded by all that
should be made nearly all imported articles
subjected to duties.
Republicans Coal g. 1870 eSolced That
hereby instructed the
bill to this House abolish the tariff
that important article Of fuel to the people FREE from
all taxes.
Ayes-Allbon, Cullom Dawes, Hale, Hawey Logan.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-31
Advice To Mothers.

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for
children teething, Is the prescription OF
one of the best female nurses and physicians
IN tSe united States, and hiss been used
for forty years with never fa;lhnz success
hv n;IIions of mothers for their children.
DurinQ the process Of teething its value is
;n,alc9sble. 1t relieves the child from
main, cures dysentery and disrhea, grip,
mo in the bowels, and wind colo. By
giving health to the child IL resa ii
mother. Price Csc . bcttls.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-31

A. Garfield Juyt Unless the sriH take heed,
unless raongg cnSer0 adjustment Of ss tariff
statistical
of bring them, other
which will by and 10y into S~ TRADE and all s
manufacturing OF the country
it is not the bst mode of defend
ate fashion 5 an enemy Of the tariff.
Garfield, $50 Duties should 10 so high TINT our
manufacturers compete with foreign pruc but aot
high as article monopoly
regulate the they please l Is my terhe
of protection Congress rrsucs this line of policy steadily we SHALL
approach nearly the basis OF free sne
able with other nations aeqna 'ria
am protection which leads to ultimate free trade
A. Garfield, Nay 49, 1872: And know moreover tiat LOT
wholesale American salt in Toronto ,anad
selling View
That produced it, shipped across paying
portage eght and transportation were required anu ,
less ~aS
shores Certainly gentlemen VIII not want oaty
continued that enables that thing to be done.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-31

National Platform, 1868 due to the labor OF
should equa reduced rapidly the
national faith will permit.
Republican National Platform, 1884: The Republican party
pledges the inequalities the tariff and to reduce the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-31

James G. Blaine Secretary 1881 The hours OF labor in tho
Lancashire mills mills week The hours
Of labor the mills England States where the wages
Massachusetts, usually G6 or w per week
Tnoubtey the Inequalities Of English and American
onara are more NAN cguad the greater csncy OF the htter
and their hours of labor
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-31
WHAT TINE REPUBLICAN STUMPERS NEVER MENTION.

Republican Platform, 1seS 1t due to the labor OF
the equaed reduced rapidly the
faith will permit.
Republican Platform, 1884, The Republican party
pledges the inequalities Of the tariff and to reduce the
surplus
The Washington bee., 1888-03-17
SAMUEL HOWARD

Pr vate and Public Caterer calls the atten-
'enlion Of The public to the fact that he can
serve tLem with Oysters i'll every style. /
am the celebrated American French cook
having cooked al Wormleys Hotel for ten
years and 1 can give general satisfaction to
all who may apply. also call the attention
TO my Dining and ONSer saloon. A place
where you can sill down and be served with
oysters or Meals and enjoy yourselves. do
this that my friends may know that there is
a place where thev can be served with
water oysters served by The Pint, Quart or
Gallon in a ny part OF The Gil Fease don't
forget h llnlel iIC !. The little
Cosey Cave, ::ta ! 81.
The Washington bee., 1888-03-17

nlrllV REWARDED are those who read
this and act; they will find honorahl' M
ployment that will not take them ON
their homes and families. The profits
are large and sure for every indust iOus
person, many have made and are now
making several hundred dollars onth.
It is easy for any one to make s. and
upwards per day, who is willing to work.
Either sex, young or old; capital not
needed; we start you. Everything new g.
No special ability required; you, reader,
can do it as well as any one. Write to us
at once for all particulars, which we will
mail free. Address Stinson & Co., Port
land, Maine.
The Washington bee., 1888-03-17
SECURE A HOME N THE LlH1 M Is
DlNSM0RE-' ii

One OF the growing towns :,
South, is situated on both = ~ y
Savan ah, Florida & Wu |
Railroad, just twelve miIae
Jacksonville, Fla. Itis bioS
and level, and a successful
cultural and truck-growipo ,.lo
of the State. Dinsmors os ~
easily reached from JackSony%iH. %
railroad, by water route. o,Ts
hour and a half drive over An
lent plank and shell road,
DinsmOre is not one of tba
ted spots that is only laid ~
paper, but a thriving prosrs.
town that recommends itssS
capitalist and laborer, TO fas
and wives who are vigiIant
their own interests and the vosb
of their children, to those wbn i
seeking homes and those wbo5,
capital to invest for Speculafion
The land can be obtained d
markably low figures and on tarl
suitable to the condition Of Sr'l
purchaser. AT the present n
figures a poor man can make RAJ
lar payments on a valuable bo5
with less than the aggregate
unnecessary expense or money a
ually thrown away. 1t is AMI
yestment that one cannot rpmI
and through which you will rpaIl
many times the amount IDypsra
The prices are for Trout Busina
Lots one acre, S65, $50, SS5. 4
Ond choice, s25 SIS. Third cbd,
SIS. Fourth choice $40. EAI
choice, So. 1t must be remeubs
ed that these are acre lots.
We also have vegetable II
truck farms Laid out adj tces1
DinsmOre, containing from fTeo
sixteen acres each, which We Off
for the benefit of those who wish I
farm at S. acre.
Our terms are one fourth cas-
and balance in one, two and TIM
years.
The chain of title will be ShO
and strong. 1t is from the State
Florida to the Railroad and fro
the Railroad to you.
sTruck farming around DlnSmC
would be at the door of two oft
greatest markets in the South.
every poor man if with but {
dollar, commence to buy a LOT
DinsmOre. The fare from Jacks
vile and return is only twenty
cents. Think of it. There
eight passenger trains per day
the round trip will only cost tV
ty-fve cents. Trout creek, a Ia
stream passes right throlgh
vicinity, thus affOIding E-Ee Fl
water for stock, perfect drain
and abundance of fish.
TAKE WARNING NOW,
do not let this grand OppOTtul
slip you. IJ is the very best cha
you will have TO secure a 9
piece of valuable property ands
startling prices.
The merchants in DinSmOre
enjoying a good trade and
town is rapidly growing.
mills are convenient for secuI
timber to build, and labOrerS
desire work can get from do
and a half to two dollars pert
For further information or p
and how to see DinsmOre, call
or address,
j. w. THOMPSON s 60,
Drawer 2oS jacksonville,