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Wichita eagle., 1888-08-04
THE OFFICE BOY.


About the Most Necessary Adjunct Of q
Daily Newspzper-His Work.
About the most necessary and at the sarne
time least appreciated adjunct OF daily
newspaper is the Office boy. The duties Of
the Office boy are many, varied and perplex-
ing. He comes to the editorial room at half
past or in the morning, and after remov-
ing his coat, collar and tie, proceeds to wres-
tie alternately with broom and buster until
the room begins to lose its crazy appearance,
and to once more resemble an abode Of CIV
ilized beings. Then, after an interesting in
terview with soap and towel, he prepares to
jump around like "a cat on hot bricks an
swering the ever noisy telephone and the
never silent desk bells. which the editors seem
to consider their sacred duty to be forever
pounding.
In the meantime visitors are crowding
into the Office and firing the craziest kind Of
questions at the Office boy. One wants to
know if the Office cat is real animal or a
creation Of the editors brain. Another asks
IL the prisoner puzzle was ever found out.
Some want to pay their respects to the edi-
tor Others want 10 pay him an old debt,
ETC., etc. Above all, the boy must do his
work quickly and carefully. This requires
an expenditure of nerve force which is sell
dom without It's effect. As a result Of his
efforts TO meet the requirements of his posi-
ton the boy frequently becomes nervous and
absent minded. He may often be seen try
ing to unlock the reporters letter box with
broom, putting a two can't stamp on postal
card, etc.
But the drawbacks Of the position are out
numbered by its advantages. In the first
place, in his daily routine Of work the youth
comes in contact with all sorts of people who
have ais sorts Of dispositions, so that he ac-
quires a knowledge Of human nature the like
OF which could hardly be got outside news
paper Office. He learns great deal of the
manners and personal appearance Of our
country's great men whose cards he carries
in to the sanctum sanct. Again, in getting
answers from the editors to the many inter
esting queries made by the more intelligent
of the everyday visitors, he is storing Up a
little private fund Of information which will
render him valuable service when in after
years he has attained higher position.
Finally, if the youth be bright and quick he
will catch on" to lots of little incidents in
his daily life, which, by writing them up"
will not only swell his pocketbook, but pave
the way TO lis future success and prosperity
as a journalist.-James j. Smith in TIE
Journalist,
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-04
Tho Fate Of Old Moons

''W hat becomes Of the old moons, paf'
the old moons, my son? Well, they
die of newuoDia, to be sure LYNN
Mass Item
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-04
Mexico q Good Nefchbor,

Do we want Mexicc1 Perhaps it would
be hard to make the man who has never
been there understand that we do not It
is rich country, and will develop yet
greater wealth. It grows every fruit and
crop grown on the globe. Portions of it
grow four crops year-two of wheat,
one Of corn and one of beans or pepper
and continues to do so year after year for
centuries By lying so far south it will
never. no matter under what rule or cir
cumstances, become like the United States
il habits. customs or ways of thinking
Mexico will. however in time make q
good neighbor. President Disz is friendly
to this nation. which, under Mexican
rule, means good deal. There should be
still further increase Of the American
population there. who. when they con-
form to established habits and customs.
Will make money. American houses have
started and failed, but they failed because
the managers insisted that things should
be done the American way and not tho
Mexican way. 1t would have been mir
acle if they had not failed-MeNco Cor.
Kansas CITY Journal.
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-04

Of the late Emperor FREDERICK. early n
her reign Empress Eugene wrote as fol-
lows: The prince is tsil and handsome,
almost head taller than the emperor: he
is slight and fair, with . straw colored
rlustache, a German as Tacitus might de-
scribe hira) of chivairons courtesy. with
something Of the Hamlet about him.
His companion, Gen. Moltke
tor some such nAmel. is taciturn gentle
man, but by no means . dreamer, sad.
being perpetuaIlv on the lockout, takes
one b? surprise with his pointed remarks.
They Are Al imposing race, these Ger
mans Louis calls them the rAce Of the
future. York TSibrpA.
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-04
Society In Walhin9tou,

There is still considerable society In
town. and we manage TO keep the ball
rolling One OF Us celebrated the wed
ding Of one Of her kinswomen at . church
recently in very quiet way. and day or
SO before the occurrence gas talking TO
her about the event
Aren't you going to give some sort Of
entertainment" said [
Yes" said she. refectively. Il BE-
Geve we are TO have what Is usually ter
minated lunch. but thare viii b moth
ing elaborative.
We VII keepup its reputation for culture
and thorough oonversance with good
txw-WssLingto1 Letter.
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-04
Like tbs LIGHT Wej4hts

OF the professional pugilistic, the kidneys
are small but active in state of health.
Their secretion contains impurities pro-
ductive of rheumatism, govt and dropsy,
if allowed to remain When they are in
active, the blood becomes choked with
animal debris capable Of destroying life
To promote their activity when sluggish
with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, Is not
only TO guard against the diseases men
toned, but to prevent the fatty generation
and ultimate destruction of the organs
by those exceedingly dangerous maladies
-Bright's disease aud diabetes. Activity
Of the bladder also insures it against the
formation Of gravel, which it sometimes
requires one Of the most dangerous and
painful operations in surgery TO remove
Gravel, moreover, is q most agoniz1ng
complaint. The Birters further commend
themselves by remedying constipation.
dyspepsia, debility, liver complaint and
nervousness, and nullify influences pro-
ductive of malarial disease.
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-04
A Skull ~ . Money Eox.

At the Bologna exhibition is TO be found
the skull of Donizetti. the composer. To
II is attached printed statement TO the
effect that it was rescued from the house
of pork packer Of Bergamo. whose CHI
dren had used it as money box Il is
surely curious and suggestive fact that
within that skull. where once immortal
melodies delighted the mind Of genius.
the vulgar ciink of bridesmaids gold
should for so long time have Knocked
that feeting phantom men call fame
New York World.
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-04

An English canal company makes uss
OF the locomotive upon the towing path.
A small engine employed upon eighteen
inch rails draws foax boats at the rate of
seven miles an hour
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-08-07
Action of the Chicago Blaine Club.

action OF the Chicago Blaine Ciub.
New YORK. Aug. Cone hundred and fifty
members of the Young Mems Blaine Club. OK
Chicago. arrived late last night in Jersey City.
Owing 70 the lateness of the hour the club
passed the night in its sleepers In consequences
of tho news of the death of General Sheridan,
this morning, the intended parade OF the club
up Broadway was abandoned and the club pro-
ceedsd quietly to their headquarters at the Hoff-
man House, where q special meeting was imme-
diately called for the purpose Of taking proper
action In the matter The following preamble
and resolutions were adopted:
Whereas the Young Mems Blaine Club of Chicago
has just learned Of the death OF Gen. Philip a. Sher
dan; and,
Whereas the Young Mems Blaine Club of Chicago
represents only the Republican party of that city
and the State of Illinois, but in this the whole
people of that city and State; and
Whereas, Chicago remembers at this moment with
peculiar affection the incalcuable services of the dead
hero both the time of the great fire and at the time
of the railroad riots and the people of the State Of
Illinois recall his acts of that time with special graft
tude heartily indorsing his every action having
been that of true and brave man. doing that which
was the right and best thing to do; therefore.
Resolved That by the death of Gen. Philip Fl. Sher
idan Chicago has lost loved and loving friend. the
Republican party q stanch and trusty adherent, the
brave and noble officer the people at large q
very brother, and the United States true man and
hero and the club does out of the depths of its own
acton at the sad extend to those dearest and
to the late General the heartfelt sympathy of
every Republican, every patriot. every American,
Lnourns with them in their grief.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-08-07
THE INDIANAPoLIs JOURNAL, TUESDAY AUGUST Z, 1888.

miners A pole will be raised on Saturday.
when there will be speaking by prominent he
publicans
Last night Judge Salysrs, Of Huntington, ad-
dressed large crowd of enthusiastic hepuohc-
ans In Scott's Opera house, at Paramount
A Harrison and Morton club has been par
tally organized at Traders Point meeting
was held on the evening of the 4th, and thirty
names were enrolled, and short speeches maze
by F. NJ Hollings worth and l. n. Cotton. The
organization will be completed on the 1lth.
Z. b. Reynolds. of Wayne county. addressed
the people OF Salem and Rich Square on FRIDAY
and Saturday evenings on submission and local
option as the best practicable method of dealing
with the drink traffic The speeches were highly
appreciated by those who heard them, AID were
productive of good
A large Harrison and Morton club has been
formed at Marshreld, Warren county. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: Thomas c. Powell,
president; II. Ii. Harris, first vice-president;
j. A. Hicks second vice president; G. E. Starry,
recording secretary; c. f. Winks. corresponding
secretary; w. L. Hamilton, treasurer.
The Republicans of Hanover township, Shelby
county have organized Harrison and Morton
club of l33 members, with the following officers:
President, DR.. U. Stackkouse; vice-presdent j.
Il. Jones; secretary. DR.. F. F. Whetzell; tressu-
rer, Henry Gordon. After the organization
speeches were made by d. L. Wilson and James
L. Caughey.
The work Of organizing for the campaign in
Daviess county was begun Saturday night in
Boeard, the banner Republican township in the
county. An immense Harrison and Morton
club was organized and addressed by Hon. W.
H. Gardiner and Col L. +. Meredith of Wash.
ineton. The Republicans of Bogard. who usually
give majority of 80, promises majority OF 10
Tor Harrison this year.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-08-07
Ouei,inr the Ksns.. Troubles.

Liberal, Kan. Aug. 6.-The troops sent out
by Governor Martin to restore order in Stevens
county, disarm the warfaring inhabitants Of
Woodscale and Hugoton, and assist In the ar
rest of the murderers of Sheriff Cross
and his three deputies, arrived at
Hugoton on Sunday evening. After
the troops were drawn up In line around the
courthouse square, General Meyers, the COM
mander Of the militia. had the proclamation of
the Governor read to tie assembled citizens and
then the soldiers were ordered TO disarm the in
habitants Of the town. The latter part Of the
proceedings was not very successful, as the
news of the coming of the troops had
reached the town before their arrival,
and in consequence, very few arms
could be found The same pacifying measures
were taken by the troops to-day at Woodsdale,
and with about the came results. Yesterday
evening the United States marshal arrested
Sam Robinson. J. B. Chamberlain and six
Others Beside these, the marshal had warrants
for the arrest of several others Of Hugoton, and
also of Sam Wood and Ed Short, of Woodsdale.
The above arrests were made before the troops
arrived. and. strange to say. Robinson, who had
frequently boasted ne would like see the man
who could arrest him, submitted TO arrest with
out Offering any resistance. It Is expected the
prisoners will be brought here tomorrow and
taken on the afternoon train TO Topeka for trial.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-08-07

oy few persons and was considered mark Of
honor and regard for General Sheridan when he
vet lay on his bed of sickness which finally be-
came his couch OF death. The resolutions were
designed to express the universal grief and sor-
row of the Nation at the death of the command
or OF the armies Of the United States and sym
pathy with his bereaved family.
Mr.. Cutcheon. of Michigan. on behalf of the
military committee, seconded the resolutions
Philip H. Sheridan. he said. entered the volun-
teer service OF the United States as colonel or
the second Michigan cavalry. and Michigan had
always claimed him for her own, so far as his
military record in the volunteer service was
concerned. The black steed so famed IN poetry
and song, upon which Sheridan rode in the fray
from Winchester, twenty miles away, was the
gift Of the citizens of Michigan. There would
be many sorry and sad hearts in the Peninsular
State to-day-hearts of brave men. loyal men,
true men. who followed Sheridan into the fray.
not only At Winchester, but on many another
field. This was not the time to speak OF Sheri-
dams gallantry as q soldier. Of his modesty as a
man. OF his loyalty to the flag he followed, or OF
his bozndless fame. Hereafter opportunity
would be given for the expression Of such senti-
ments. He only desired now to express, on be-
half of Michigan, her boundless grief that this
map, one of the last of that great and brilliant
galaxy of generals who made illustrious the
epoch of which they lived, had passed away.
The resolutions were also seconded in be-
half Of the people of Ohio by Mr.. Grosvenor.
When first sent to Congress, he said, he mad tho
honor to represent the district in which General
Sheridan lived. and from which he bad been
sent TO West Point Sheridan had been born At
Somerset Perry county. on the 9th of March.
1881. His father WAS Irishman. He was
appointed to West Point by Mr. Ritchie
who once represented that county
In Congress, aud who showed bis
discrimination by appointing the little
Irish boy. The fame Of Sheridan as soldier was
large and grand enough to be shared in common
BY the loyal people of the whole United States.
1t had often been said of Sheridan that he was
regarded to some extent q reckless soldier.
Abouta year ago, while travelling to soldiers
reunion in Ohio. he Mr.. Grosvenorl had met
General Sheridan, who, in talking about this
matter, said: al never made o move in my life
shat was not studiously and carefully planned.
md gave each all the time and thought it was
possible 70 give. and there is no greater mistake
than to attribute to me the spirit of daredevil
ISM" Sheridan is dead, said Mr. Grosvenor.
His memory Is the common heritage of the
loyal people of the country. and will rank ulti-
mately in the peculiar line of war he adopted
and in which be made himself conspicuous, as
without rival, and his modest demeanor since
;he war has left the American people sense of
eomradeship and love OF his memory which
will ever live in the estimation of the people.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted,
and the House accordingly adjourned.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-08-07
Voorhees, LATE SPEECH.

Edward Mcpherson Exposes the Absurdity
of One of the Senator'S Assertions.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journxk
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-Men in both houses Of
Congress laughed heartily to-day as they read and
commented upon Senator Voorhees, speech, de-
livered at Terre Haute on Saturday night. His
disregard for truth is as alarming as his incon-
sistency and demaeoey. His reference to what
he termed 'a Republican conspiracy to discrim-
mate against and degrade the immortal and glori-
ous greenback," is here regarded as a disgusting
ly cheap bid for greenback votes in Indiana
Voorheee was q member Of the House at the
time to which he referred in that memorable
sentence, and so was Edward Mcpherson, secre-
tary Of the Republican congressional committee
OF Voorhees, talk on Saturday night about
greenbacks, Mr.. Mcpherson says: "As q
member of the House, in 1867. Voorhees,
voted against the Stevens amendments to
the bill to authorize tho issue of greenbacks.
That amendment made grsenbac legal ten
by the United States. The amendm ent was
adopted, and then Voorhees, voted against the
bill, along with Pendleton, Valandigham, ;. ).
Cox, Holman, and most OF the 9th er Democrats.
The Senate. few days later. passed a legal
tender bill, which was, in many respects, the
same as the House bill. When the subject
again came before the House, and the Senate
amendments were considered, Voorhees, voted
for the proviso requiring interest on the public
debt to be paid in coin. That amendment was
carried by vote Of So to 80. and
AZ Of the affirmative votes were cast
by Democrats, while 90 of the negative
votes were cast by Republicans. In other words,
the Republican conspiracy to degrade the i'm
mortal ereenback.' succeeded by votes of forty
two Democrats, including Voorhees,. and forty
six Republicans. while fifty-three Repu blicans
and two Democrats tried to prevent it. Voor-
hses, evidently, has forgotten the part he took in
the conspiracy else he has changed his mind.
But that is immaterial. He was one of the
criminals in 1862 whose crime he SO vigorously
denounces in 1885,
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-08-07

sidizsi interests of the country. In the face of
thsse indisputable facts. every Christian and
patriot will approve che motive prompting the
one and denouncng the other as the consumma-
tion of human selfshuess and infamy. Aproper
protection of American labor and the infant in
dustries of our country may and does commend
itself to the majority Of our people, but Of in
fnltely moro importance is the protection of our
homes. To this end your platform justly
subordinstes all other question:
DR.. Brooks concludes by some remarks regard
ing the sanctity of the home, refers to the evil
influence of saloons, indorses woman suffrage
and the work of women for prohibition, and
again thanks the convention for the honor of the
uomin alton.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-08-07
MISCELL ANEOUS.
The Physicians Severely Criticised for Their
Misrepresentation OF the Case.

The Physicians Severely Criticised for Their
Misrepresentation OF the Case.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
WAsHINGToN. Aug. 6.-Some very severe
structures passed upon the physicians who
have had charge Of General Sheridan since he
sell ILL., upon his return from Chicago on the 18th
OF May last. Men in high public places openly
assert that the case has been bald misrepresenta-
ton in the bulletins issued by the physicians in
charge. and that for some unaccountable reason
a very studious effort has been made to mislead
the public as to the Generals true condItiou.
This criticism seems more just in face of the fact
that the physicians since the death have stated
that they knew, as late as last
November, that General Sheridan's illness
same from most serious trouble Of
heart and liver. and that his days were mum.
bered. 1t is strange there should be these mis-
representations In cases where no injury TO pub
dc affairs or private business could come from
telling the truth It has been known in Wash
'ngton among Gen. Sheridan's most intimate
friends, for two months, that it was an impossi.
bility for him to recover sufficiently to resume
his official duties. and in the face Of these facts
bulletins have been issued daily stating that ne
was rapidly recovering. There has been nc de-
penderce put IN the bulletins issued from Nom
Quit.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-08-07
DIR. Brooks's Acceptance.

KANSAS CITY, Aug. 6.-Johu A. Brooks, In
his letter, after acknowledging the honor con-
ferred upon him, denounces monopolies and
trusts, and says that trusts are against
wholesome revision OF the tariff" He then says:
Party issues are now before the people as
formulated by 3hs final authorities in such
cases-the three great national conventions
Senators and representatives may conclude that
their party conventions have made great blum
ders in their official utterances, and may seek to
modify the same by congressional action, but
,he country will hold each party to its platform.
That the solution proposed by the Prohibition
party is the wisest Of the three do not hesitate
to declare. We must avoid ever-increasing
surplus In the treasury and all unnecessary
taxation must be lifted from the shoulders OF
the people The surplus is perpetual menace,
not only to the business of the country.
but to the public morals we'll. The question
of the propriety of removing the tax from
whisky must depend altogether upon the pur-
pose intended to be accomplished by such re-
moval. Upon the principle that it is public
enemy, legislatures have placed it under bonds
and penalties, and courts have declared it pub
lie nuisance. The traffic itself, conscious of its
own infamy. pleads its right to existence upon
the ground of Its recognition by the government
and the revenues it pays into the pnbc Treas
ury. Conscious that this is it's last defense, il
intrenches itself behind federal and State taxa
ton. Strike down this defense, and an outraged
public would not long suffer its continuance.
Two political parties demand in their platforms
the abrogation of the federal tax. But upon
what ground do they base their action2 The
Prohibition party would strike off the tax
that il may the destroy the
traffic. It would not have the government
to be q co-partner in profits wrung from the
vices of its citizens The principal purpose of
the Republican party in the repeal of the tax is
to reduce the revenues so that they may not
have to surrender any part of our protective
system. Indeed, the proposed remedy is not to
be applied until this theory of protection is
tested to the point of prohibition upoE al, for
eign products such as are produced by our own
people. Then IL there shall remain surplus.
rather than touch the protective system, they
will take this traffic out of prison and bonds and
turn 1T loose upon a helpless public to corrupt,
degrade and destroy society. The Prohibitiouist
would take thir arch criminal out of prison 10
hang him; the Republican to set him at liberty
The one would repeal the tax the
sooner to destroy the traffic The
other would overflow the country With
! free whisky rather than injure the already sab
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-08-07

Library of Universal Adventure by Sea and
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instead of having to range through q whole Ii
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narratives and stories OF personal prowess and
peril in all parts of the globe from the earliest
times to the present The fact that none but
personal narratives are presented, and those of
personal adventure. gives the look remarkable
interest For young readers especially 1t Is q
mine of interesting and instructive reading
The work is compiled and edited oy W. ID. How
ellis and Thomas S. Perry, and published in hand
some style by Harper Bros, New York. Illus
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Nobody Knows" by Nobody, is the queer
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to be q series Of autobioeraphical sketches by
one who has seen, felt, experienced and thought
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But the book is full of humanity and philan-
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IA Fortnight of Folly" is the title Of q new
work by Maurice Thompson. who is beginning
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THIS latest product of his pen is sort OF me
lange. combining . mild sort of plot with con.
siderable picturesque description of outdoor
life and sylvan scenery, in which the author is
at his best. There is also some good characte,
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Alden.
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