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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1888-03-19
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For the benefit of those whose attention has not
been attracted the Mutual Life the following IN
formation is published 1t is the oldest Company
in the United States. II is the largest Company in
the world, its assets amounting 10 more than one
hundred and fifteen millions. 1t Is the most profit
able Company, having paid in dividends alone over
seventy-two millions. Its total payments 10 policy
holders since organization aggregate over two
hundred and forty millions Of dollars or
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1888-03-19
Four Hundred Tons of Gold

Watch this column for scraps from the Current
History Of the Mutual Life Insurance Company OF
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-31
The Harrison aud Escort Clubs.

The Harrison Escort Club and the Harrison
Club both held meetings at the county central
committee room last night The Escort Club
extended an invitation to the members o. the
otherorganization to become members of the
former, and il was accepted. A finance commit
Tee, composed OF NJ. G. McLsin. DR.. Waiter
man, ex Mayor McMasters. 8rainard Rorison ard
Leon Kahn. was appointed. Mr.. McLain was
made treasurer. Authority was given the COM
mittee TO purchase proper balges for the club TO
be worn whenever a visiting delegation was re-
ceIved. Judge Martindale made a few remarks,
IN which he called attention to the fact that the
reception club was a business committee. The
visiting delegations. be stated, should be re-
ceived In a respectable manner. When delega-
tons from other States came in without music
a band should be procured. and it would also be
necessary to rent Tomlinson Hall when the
weather was bad. Lafayette, he stat
ed, which intended to send about
5000 visitors had slready rented the hail in
order that all their people might better hear
General Harrison. In reference to the objec-
ton the Democrats had raised about the use Of
University Park IS a place for the receptions,
he said the committee had secured permission
from the park commissioner TO use the ground,
and had agreed to put IL IN as good condition
when It was through using IL as it was when the
receptions began. He was certain II there was
a Democratic candidate for President in Indian
apolis, and he was bringing to the city from
LOCO to 1900 strangers every day, no Repub-
lican would be so parrow-minded as to object to-
the using of q small space 10 a public park for
receptions. On motion Of DR.. johnson, the
members Of the finance committee were request
ed to call on the residents and business men
along the line OK march from the depot TO the
park and request them to keep their houses
properly decorated. The executive committee
Of the Harrison Club instructed each member to
report to his ward committeeman. and assis. in
W propose to see that the work we began st
Chicago is finished" said Captain Wiles. "
nominated Harrison: now we propose to elect
him. The executive committee announced
that it would meet every Monday afternoon.
and the club will meet on the call of the presi-
dert
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-31
At Republican Headounrters.

The activity ct Republican headquarters is but
q reflex OF that throughout the State, and daily
the callers from various counties. and there
are many of them, confirm this in the news they
bring Of the work that is going on in their
various localities. 10 some of the remote parts
Of the State. where, in 1884. there was no re
Spouse to campaign enthusiasm and interest
in meetings and demonstrations, there
il now a nveliness that equals that which Is
found in the central counties. There 10 a con-
slant demand on the State committee for speak
ers and campsign literature. Every day large
chairmen. and yet the return mails bring aodi-
tional requests. Yesterday. about the commit
tee rooms were several groups or hepuo-
licans talking over the situation. lney
constantly received accessions. The talk per-
tanned mostly to the coming State convention
and what it would do. Several tickets were sue-
gested. but there was always the expression that
met. the convention could not fail 10
make nominations that would COM
mand the unanimous and hearty support
of the party. For Governor, Lieutenant-gover-
nor Robertson, Congressman Steele. Warren u.
Sayre. Will Cumback, Gen. Alvin r. hoVey'
Rev. Ira j. Chase. Gen. Lew Wallace, John III.
Butler, and j. y. Huston were mentioned. IL
was around this nomination that the interest
centered, for 1t seems to be the opinion that the
rest of the ticket, except as regards supreme
Court judges. and Reporter for the supreme
Court. will be as It was two years ago. Inc cou-
vention will meet Aug. s. and on the Gay pre-
ceding there will be meetings Of the cbalrmen OF
Lincoln Leagues. 1t is expected that several
thousand Republicans will be in the city during
those two days. After that, the campaign WORK
will be on In all its vigor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-31
Work In the Campaign.

The Republicans of the East Side have erect
ed a stand on Washington street, opposite the
Deaf and Dumb Institution. for the purpose of
campaign oratory. Seats have been arranged
accommodating 1000 people. and tho opening
meeting will be held next Friday night. Speech
es will be made by Hon. John l.. Grifiths and
by a prominent Richmond politician upon the
tariff issue. Music will be furnished by a local
brass band, and q large attendance is desired.
The Harrison and Morton First Voters Club
will meet this evening in Superior Court room
No. 3. at 1880 All the first voters In the city IN
favor of the Republican ticket and that party's
principles are earnestly requested TO JOIN. IL IS
hoped that all ward clubs having first voters
therein will lend a hand end send them up. All
other first voters clubs are asked to be present.
The purpose is to get all these clubs together
and form a large central organization.
There will be a meeting of the Second Ward
Republican Club at the epgiue-house on Sew
epth street this evening at 8 o'clock.
The Ninth Ward Harrison and Morton Club
will meet at Reichwein's Hall this evening, at
7:30 o'clock.
The Republican Escort Club will meet for drill
tonight, In front of the State-house.
The Porter Flambeaus met last night, aud
adopted resolutions of regret at Governor Por-
ter's withdrawal from the candidacy for Gov.
ernor. The club now numbers seventy-fve
members.
The Eichth-ward Republicans have held one
meeting 10 the interest of their club oreaniza-
tion, at which Philip Reich vein was selected
temporary president and Frank Dougberty as
secretary. TIL club will meet again tomorrow
night at Reichwein's Hall to complete its work.
The members of the Morton Club of 1884
have been invited to meet with the present club
of that name a. the county central committee.
room, this evening.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-31

Scott. Of Holton. Kan, and last night they in
vited the neigh oorhood children IN to spend the
evening. and the young people enjoyed b very
delightful time.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Rowland have gone to Col
orado for the summer. During their absence
their country home will be occupied oy tneif
daughter. Mrs. W. d. Seaton and family.
Mr.. Lewis Igoe. Mrs. n. n. Davis. Mrs. s {.
Gil and son, Mrs o. L. Wade and son, Mira
Charles Ennis and daughter havs gone to MI
Pleasant Park, Clinton, Ia, for the rest OF the
summer. Mr.. Ennis will join them o wees
later.
Mrs W. W. Hester. wife or DR.. Hester. for
merry q physician ss the Hospital for the In
sane, is now in Melbourne, Australia. where
she Is successfully singing in English opera.
After DIR. Hesters removal to the asylum at
Anna. Ill. Mrs. Hester went TO Boston TO study
music. and her naturally beautiful contralto
voice has been carefully cultivated, and she also
studied for the stage. The Australian papers
are very com plimentary in their notices of her.
For stage purposes Mrs. Hester is known as
Miss Marie Hester. The engagement there
ends Nov. IL, when she will return home by
way of London and Paris. Mrs. Hesters
friends here feel highly grained at her success,
and hope for q brilliant future.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-31
The Reception TO-DAY.

General Harrison's daily routine yesterday
was unbroken by any noticeable happenings. ex-
cept by the visit Of many, among whom were
Wharton Barker, of Philadelphia. editor of the
American. a weekly paper devoted TO the cause
of protection. and D. p. Collins. of st. Peters,
Minnesota. To-day the General will be visited
by General Alger. OF Michigan, who will be here
in time, probably. to take part in the reception
OF the Henry county delegation. This delsea-
ton VIII come on two trains; one over the Pan
handle. and the other by way OF the l., b g. w.
Both will reach here about 10 o'clock this morn.
ing, when they will be met by the escort com.
mittee and brought up TO the New Denison.
The reception will occur At University Park,
aud IN the afternoon the New Castle Band will
give q concert Oh the New Denison balcony.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-31
Colored Cit,zen., Meeting.

ent organizations, will be held at Fayettestreet
Rink, this evening. to perfect final arrange.
ments to call on Gen. Harrison, Friday evening.
From present indications there will be one of
the largest professions OF colOred citizens ever
seen in this city. to do honor to the next Presi-
dent. All the wards are rapidly organizing to
join in the demonstration. The hotel men,
headed by the Hotel Brotherhood Band, will be
in line 200 strong. The Hayes Band has kindly
rendered its services free; besides, ell the COL
ored drum corps will be in attendance. Ii Is es-
pecially requested that the different orgsniza-
tons that have not reported will do so this even
ing. so they can be properly assigned 10 places.
Every colored citizen Is especially invited TO be
present AT this meeting. After the busipess of
the evening has been transacted there will be
speaking by quite a number Of well-known citi-
zana
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-31
A Regiment Of Veterans.

The Criminal Court room was again packed
last night with veterans who are interested in
the formation Of a Republican club. 1t was
unanimously decided to adopt as q name the
First Union Veteran Regiment, Harrison and
Morton Guards. Geo. R. Morrison was elected
permanent secretary and the following officers
were appointed: Qusrtermaster, II. B. Make
peace; adjutanI VIM. C. Lamb; sergeant-m major.
Elijah Eddy; drum-major, Jacob Milligan. ard
ffs-major. Gilman Jordan. The club adopted a
single-breasted blouse. soft felt hat and gold
trim Is as a uniform. 1t was further decided
to divide the regiment into ten companies, each
10 be limited 10 sixty men, and nine were
formed last night. Officers were elected
by the individual companies, the company
rank being determined by lot. The following is
the list: Company A, captain, Warren OHaver;
frat LIEUTENANT, John Reed; second lieutenant.
John Boxer. Company r, captain, John II.
Beaver; first lieutenant, George b. Cooley; sec
ord lieutenant. L. B.. Roberts. Company G,
CAPTAIN, John W. Wood; first lieutenant, Frank
Ingersoll; second lieutenant Taeo. SteinhAuer.
Company D North Indianapolis captain,
3. P. Ralph; first lieutenant, Aaron
Watts: second lieutenant James Hig-
gins. Company e. captain. Amos Williams;
first lieutenant Charles Z. wheat; second
lieutsnant, w. II McCool Company F. cap
tain. p. J. Sunderland; first lieutenant. John
Frenis; second lieutenant, {. II. Weaver. Com
pany q, West Indisnapolisl captain, John @.
Williams. Company ID. captain. b. W.. Hami-
ton; first lieutenant, T. r Scott; second lieu
tenant, Thomas c. Moore. COMPANY !. captain.
h +. Johnson; first lieutenant, James Me-
Ksehsr; second lieutenant. James Tibbs The
ladies of the city have notified the club that as
soon as a permanent organization is effected
they will present the regiment with . silk nag,
and the enthusiasm manifested predicts a brill
liant future for this most appropriate campaign
club. IL is requested that all captains report
the names enrolled in their respective CON-
panies TO ]. A. N. Cox, so that the proper as
Shipments can be made.
The cavalry detachment of the regiment also
met and elected Benjamin Richardson chairman
aud John + Boswell secretary. A meeting will
DO held Friday evening TO receive additions 10
the membership roll Of this branch OF the serv-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-31
Personal and Society.

Mrs. II. 81. Hedges, of Terre Haute, visited
friends here over Sunday.
Mr.. aud Mrs D.. P. Erwin will entertain Q few
friends at dinner this evening.
Mrs. NJ. E. Smith, of Upton, who has been
visiting here. has returned homo.
Miss Anna Levy has returned from q brief
visit to her aunt, Mrs. John Garrett, Of Frank.
fort.
Mrs. c. E. Kregelo and daughter Katharine
have returned from a fortnight's visit to West
Baden.
of General Harrison's life in the printers hands
by Aug. i.
Mira Baugher. Of Hanover, Pa. Is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. John Baltzly, on East Wal
nut street
Harry E. and Frank T. Hord, sons Of the late
o. b. Hord. left yesterday for Europe on Few
months trip.
Mrs. c. E. Farnsworth left for the East yes'
terday to spend several weeks In visiting the
watering places.
Mr.. Cunningham, a fine baritone singer, OF
Charleston, Ill, is spending q few days In the
city with friends.
Adjutantceneral Koontz left yesterday for
Cincinnati TO arrange for the new uniforms OF
the Indiana Legion.
Mrs. Clayton Hildebrand has gone to Craw-
fordsville TO stay a few days before going north
TO spen1 q Few weeks.
Miss Lot,ie Ransdell is down from Cedar
Beach. spending q week with Miss Mary Fletcn-
or at her country home.
Gen. and Mrs. Lew Wallace will leave to-mor-
row for Newport. r l., to spend about ak
weeks at the Ocean House.
Maj. Fletcher NJ. Marsh left yesterday to
spend the remainder OF the heated term at hls
summer residence at Long Beach. Mich.
Governor Gray returned from West Baden
last Saturday. He expressed himself PARTICULAR
ly ~gratIhed with the reception tendsred him.
Mrs Samuel Beaumont, of Chicago. arrived
here Saturday and will remain ssveral weeks
with hes mother, at No. 222 North Illinois
street.
Mrs l. b.. Wilson, of North Delaware street,
has returned from Champaign, Ill. where she
was called by the death OF her mother. Mrs
Harris.
The board Of managers OF the Home FOL
Friendless Colored Children will meet THIS after
noon at go o'clock, at the residence OF DIR. An
dsrson, 2oI East South street
Mrs. A. c. Ritzinger aud children, OF ST
Paul. Minn.. are expected next week 70 visi'
Mrs. hitzingsr's mother. Mrs. Ramsey, on
North Illinois street.
L. L. Lawrence, Of Tennessee, has been ap
pointed TO take the place of Joseph NJ Mccoy
special pension examiner OF this city, who VII
be transferred 10 Niles. U.
The Misses Ste wart, on North Pennsylvania
street, are entertaining their little nieees. Mis-
Nora WsInsr, Of Knishusown, and Miss Mami
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-31
The Fly-Fi.hermen,s C.mp.

Several fiy-fshermen struggled into the city
yesterday, from their camp in Hamilton county.
aud will probably return again to-day. From
one Of the number it was learned that they had
met with great success in capturing bass. no
less than one hundred pounds having been
brought into camp in the last ,hrse days Of the
past week, Notwithstanding the water was only
in fair condition for fy-fshing. Colonel Willard
caught the largest one. . three-pounder. on Q
ine-ounee rcd. Mrs ". A. Rhodes killed q
two-poundsr. and ~Ignatius Brown and General
McGinnis brought IN well-hlled creels. The
club has about converted all the farmers In the
vicinity into believing that the artificial fly is the
proper method Of Turing bass. and a number OF
them have signined their intention OF procuring
outfits at the hrst opportunity. The location OF
the camp and the stretch OF water above ard be-
low IL for miles Is described as being exceed
ingly pretty. Tbs river is now in excellent con-
ditiop. and it is expected that many OF the menu
bers who were unable to 80 into camp Last week
will do so this one.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-31
Organization of Coopers.

The men employed in Csrey's coopsr-shop
have organized q HARRISON and Morton club l00
strong. They held an enthusiastic meeting last
night in front Of the shop. and quite Q number
Of new names were added to the membership
roll A pleasant feature Of the meeting was the
presentation of . large silk flag to the club by
the wives and daughters Of the members.
Frank McCray ana Charles Hickman were pres
emit, and by request the former made the pre-
sentation speech for the ladies. and the latter 70.
sponded for Newton Corban. the president OF
the club. After the presentation was over both
Mr.. McCray and Mr.. Hickman delivered ad'
dresses The employees of the shop are very
proud of the club they have organized, and
state that they will be found at the front from
now until after the election.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-31
Minnesota in Line.

D.. B. Collins, of ST. Peters, Mimi, a member
Of the Lunatic Association of his State. is regis
tered at the Grand. A new insane asylum 10
being ersctsd at his town, and ne has been d.
rected to visit the largest hospitals for the in
sane in the country and get some ideas as TO
how they are conducted. He has already gone
through the institutions OF several States. aud
yesterday put in the day at the hospital here.
From this city he will 60 to Cincinnati, and
thence to Cleveland. II understand" be said
to a Journal reporter last night. "that there is a
great deal OF complaint about the management
of the institution here. / know nothing about
it, but / hardly think it il possible to manage
an institution OF the kind successfully where
political service is made the standard for APP
pointment We have no politics in our Mime
sofa benevolent institutions. They are managed
by q State Lunatic Association, the members OF
which are appointed by the Governor. They
are selected for a term Of six years. and cannot
be removed, unless il is shown that they are in
competent or have been guilty OF malfeasance Ia
office. This association selects the superinten-
dents Of the asylums. and their term of Office 10
for life. They are given full control of the ssylums
and are subject to no political influences. AS
The result, men are employed on account of their
fitness for certain kind Of work, and not because
they may be able to do good political work"
How is the political outlook in your Slater
II do not see how 1t could be more encourag-
ing. / have never seen as much enthusiasm
among Republicans, and have never known active
work to begin so early. Nearly every
county in the State is thoroughly or
gsnized, Lincoln Leagues have been established
in nearly every township. and meetings are be-
irg regularly held. In 1884 Minnesota gave
Blaine 5000 majority. and / feel confident
that Harrison's will be fully as large. l sse q
statement going he rounds of some ofths Dem
ocratic papers that our State will likely 60 Dem
ocratic this fail. The man who would starr
such q statement must be a fool Certainly E5
sensible mau would make such a declaration.
There is just as much likelihood of Louisiana
going Republican as there 10 Of Minnesota CO.
ing Democratic"
show do the Minnesota people regard the
tariff question:
They are unequivocally in favor of protec-
ton for American manufacturers and American
laborers. There is a feeling that there are some
inequalities in the present tariff law that should
be adjusted, but the Republicans think that the
Republican party can be better trusted to COR
rect them than the Democratic party"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-31
The Congregational Convention.

The county central committee requests that
all the delegates to the congressional conven-
tion at Shelbyville, tomorrow, send their
names. or report in person, to the county COM
mittee-rooms in the New Denisou House block
to-day. 1t is hoped that not less than 500 Re-
publicans will 60 to Shelbyville tomorrow. The
special train will leave the Union Depot at 1000
o'clock, and the fare for the round trip will be
but 80 cents in case over 200 90. IL less than that
number 1t will be so cents. The first train Will
return at 4 o'clock, but the excursionists can re-
main until 10 o'clock if they desire.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-31
Arrangement. for thu Fair.

The executive committee of the State Board
of Agriculture. consisting of Robert Mitchell, Of
Princeton; ". B.. Seward. Bloomington; E. II.
Peed, New Castle, and Willis Blanch. Kokomo,
will meet in Secretary Heron's room. State
building, tomorrow afternoon, and make final
arrangements for the coming fair. All ques-
tons relating to displays and entertain ments
will be settled. and awards of contracts for fire.
works. amusements and other attractions will
be made, as far as possible.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-31
sidewalks Out OF Repair.

Considerable complaint has been made regard
ing the condition Of some OF the street side
walks, especially In the northern portion OF the
:iry. IL is claimed by residents on . number Of
streets that the brick pasements have become
so badly out OF repair that on dark nights there
Is danger Of serious accidents resulting from the
numerous holes that abound. On rainy days
especially does this neglect on the part Of the
city authorities become annoying. as great pools
Of water collect, making the cutters . more Ia
voraole passaeswsy for travellers
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-31
MIXING Politics with Business.

A leading Republican from the northern part
of the State observed yesterday, on his way to
the city over the Monon route. that Conductor
Gruesbueh divided his time between taking
tickets and informing the passengers that the
size and enthusiasm Of Harrison receptions at
indianapolis were misrepresented. He seemed
TO regard it as q personal matter, SO pertina.
ciously. impudently and maliciously did he
walk the train and cry out that the receptions
were small affairs. Conductor Clsirburne is
another man on this route, IL is said. who is en-
gagged in the same business.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-31
Local News Notes.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to
John Kendrick and Lena Nicholson. Harry +.
Rowe and Bessie g. Wyatt, William g.. Bow
man and Edith Jackman.
joel Zebert. q stranger. fell with an attack OF
a~poplexy at the corner of Washington and
Tennessee streets, last evening, and was removed
by Kreeelo to the City Hospital for treatment.
The indianapolis collector Of customs received
duties to the amount Of 81. 28l. SO, yesterday:
From Chas. Meyer g. Co.. on % boxes fancy
goods. $685. %; Jas r. Ross & Co., on 5000
cigars. $l9l. 25, and the Townley Stove Com
pany. of Terrs Haute. on 225 boxes tinware.
S405
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-31
New

The Indianapolis Paving Company has fled
articles OF incorporation with the Secretary OF
State. 1t has q capital stock Of $40. 0Oo. Jno.
G. New. L. n. Stevens. Jos. A. Moore, H. s.
New and n. S. Byram are its directors. The
Roper Furniture Company. of Mishawska. was
also Incorporated, with 800. 900 capital stock.
J. A. Roper, J. @ c. Vandenbosch and Jno. W.
Vandenboech are the directors.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-31
Assessing the Clerks.

Oae versed in that par,y's schemes and needs
said yesterday that the employees of the pension
Office in this city have been asked TO contribute
to the fund by the Democratic campaign man.
ayers The amount exac,ed OF them is 5000.
They have on various occasions been "waited
on" to help defray the expenses of Democratic
demonstrations, but the last assessment rather