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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-13
SERVICE PENSIONS.
The Old Soldiers Take Steps 20 Secure
Further Legislation.

The Old Soldiers Take Steps 20 Secure
Further Legislation.
The State Service Pension convention
met at Chapman Post room, in the old State
building, at p. NJ. yesterday. The
hall was densely crowded, most of those
coming here to attend the G. A. r. depart
ment encampment being present, in addi-
ton to the delegates to the convention.
Gil r. Stormont presided and c. A. Power
and Frank Griffin acted as secretaries.
After the call of counties, there being
representative from all, the chairman made
an address in which he reviewed the work
of the association and congratulated the
members on what had been accomplished.
Governor Hovey followed with brief
speech referring to the neglected claims of
the veterans upon the government, and
Chaplain Lozier spoke in the same strain,
each of the speakers being enthusiastically
received and applauded.
Secretary Power read his report, in which
he set forth the difficulties under which he
had labored in conducting the duties of his
Office. An allusion in it to the good work
OF Gen. L. w. Bennett and M. G.. Rankin
in advancing the interests of the cause
was heartily applauded. Treasurer M. e..
Rankin reported receipts amounting to
SlsO.oo and expenditures footing mp S19230,
with one or two small bills still unpaid.
Both reports were, on motion, adopted.
The committee on constitution and by
laws reported an instrument containing
ualss and regulations for the government
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LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
Constitutional Requirements.
the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal:


To the Editor Of the Indianapolis Journal:
The bills passed by the late Legislature
and vetoed by the Governor are claimed by
some Democrats to be laws, although not
signed 'by the presiding officers of the re-
spective houses as required by Sec
ton 25, Article 4 of the Constitution,
and although the Governor did not
receive and deposit them in the office
of the Secretary of State and inform the
house in which the same originated, as
required by Section 55s2 of the Revised
Statutes of 1881. I see many Democrats
ridicule any idea of the laws being invalid
for any such noncompliance. / wish to
draw their attention to the action of our
Legislature few years ago In regard to
the passage of certain constitutional amend
ments. These amendments were passed by
both bodies of one Legislature, as shown
by the journals of both houses but
they were not copied out in full on the
journals. The next Legislature refused to
them to the people for adoption, for the
reason, as many Democrats argued, that
these amendments were not before them,
as there was no constitutional evidence
that they had passed the former Legisla-
ture, as they were not spread of record,
as the Constitution required
believe the same question was before
the Supreme Court of Iowa. and it decided
that such proposed amendments to the
Constitution, though submitted to the peo-
pie and voted upon, were not legally a
part of the Constitution unless spread
upon the journals of each house,
as the Constitution provided. The
requirements of the Constitution
are mandatory and not remedial.
The Constitution states what shall be evil
dence. according to these decisions, there
fore other and secondary evidence can not
be received. / see bv the kilograms just re-
ceived from West Virginia that the Su-
preme Court of that State has just decided
that Golf. who, according to the face of the
returns, had received a majority of the
votes cast for Governor. could not be adj
judged to the right and title of Governor,
because the Legislature had not canvassed
the returns, therefore the present incum-
bent must hold over till the returns are
canvassed according to the forms pre-
scribed by the Constitution. 1 cannot see
where the lines are to be drawn in deciding
certain parts of our Constitution important
and others not. WARWICK II. RIPLEY.
INDIANAPOLIS, March IL.
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THE ADMINISTRATIONS START.
A Feeling of Approval and Confidence Fol
lowing the First Weeks Proceedings.
DhiIoda1phio

A Feeling of Approval and Confidence Fol-
lowing the First Weeks Proceedings.
Philadelphia Press.
The administration of President Harri-
son has made a good impression on the
country at the start. High expectations
had been formed from his whole bearing
since his nomination, and they have been
fulfilled. The people watched with deep
interest the opening acts which do so much
to stamp the character and purpose of
new administration, and they are satisfied.
The inaugural has been well received on
all sides. There has been no serious criti-
cism of its tone or policy In any quarter.
One or two attempts have been made to
pick flaws, but they were so feeble and SO
manifestly prompted by determination to
find fault regardless of reason that they
carry no weight. In the main, the inaug-
ural has been recognized by both
as trenchant, sound and statesmanlike
address. On the body of the people who
are not strong partisans it has made a Pc
culiarly favorable impression. not only for
its ability, but for its clearness of percep-
ton, its moderation of tone, and its sObriety
of Judgment. 1t bears the impress through
out of man who has a sound head and
sound heart.
The Cabinet has naturally excited more
diversity of opinion, but among the great
mass of intelligent and honest people, who
are chiefly interested in good government,
there is feeling of approval and conf
dence. 1t is evidently Cabinet which will
grow on the country. The more that is
learned about the members who were the
least known, the more it becomes plain
that they were selected with good Judgment.
General Noble was entirely new to the
country at large, but the testimony which
has come to his high quality as man is
of the others who had not been in active
public life. 1t is a strong Cabinet, not
so much in it's representative character
as in its individual force and in its working
capacity. 1t is made up of administrative
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-13
An Omission Supplied.

In the synopsis of my testimony given
before the Insane Hospital investigating
committee, as published in your issue this
this morning notice that portion was
omitted wherein l contradicted the state
ments made before the same committee by
one +. NJ. Howard. Please give me space
enough to say publicly that in his effort to
attack the character of the young lady in
question, aswell as that of my self, he made
statements which are basely false, and COM
mitted an act unworthy of a gentleman in
casting an insinuation against an innocent
young lady. ID. V. KYLE.
INDIANAPOLIS. March ID.
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achievement rather than for mere political
see and realize this truth that they look
upon it with favor.
The administration has thus made good
start. and enters upon its career witha gen.
eral feeling of good will. There is for the
temper, and it would not be surprising If
for some time to come there should be free
dom from sharp party conflict With all
branches of the government in sympathy
with the administration, itcan successfully
carry out its policy. and as that policy will
be framed to promote the practicalinterests
and welfare of the people it will secure gen.
eral approval and leave little ground for
resistance
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-13

The interests of the Democracy impera-
lively demand a change of leadership. AS
long as we persist in our blunders we must
expect our disasters to be repeated. Ii
there is any one fact which stands out
clearly amid the wreck and ruin that have
been wrought, it is that the American peo-
pie mean to adhere to the protective tariff,
and to sweep from existence the entire in
ternal revenue system. The one must stay
and the other must go: 1t is folly to deny
mind; and if the Democratic party is ever
to regain power, it must return 10 it's old
doctrines and adjust its platforms and lead
ership in harmony with the manifest will
of the masses
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-13
Purify Your Blood

When spring approaches, it is very important
that the blood should be purified, as at this season
impurities which have been accommodating for
months or even years, are liable to manifest
themselves and seriously affect the health.
Hoods sarsaparilla is undoubtedly the best
blood purifier. 1t expels every faint, drives out
scrofulous humors, and gives to the blood the
quality and tone essential to good health.
For five years was sick every spring, but last
year began in February to take Hoods sarsapa-
rilla. used FIVE bottles and have not seen sick
day since" G. W. SLOAN, Milton, Mass.
IL think Hoods Sarsaparilla is just the medi-
cine for women, or anyone who has bad blood"
JENNIE E. SMITH, East Broad Top, Pa.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-13

Peoria 1TanScr1pG
Public Printer Benedict wants to be re-
tanned. There is one reason. and only one,
why he should be. This il, chat Mr. Bene-
dict has not yet learned his trade When
he took charge of the government printing
he didn't know the difference between two
man; he couldn't tell iTisket from bis
cult, or roller from a colI-planter. 1t is
doubtful if he knows much more now, but
as he has served for some tune he might put
in plea that it liz rank Injustice to dis
charge him before he has finished his ap-
nrenticeShip
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-13
A Dollar of Our Dads.

A letter received at the Governors office
yesterday contained ragged S1-bill of the
State Bank of Indiana, with request that
a greenback of the same denomination be
forwarded in exchange. The writer sug-
gests that as it was good Democratic money
when it was issued the Democracy ought
to make some provision for it, now that it
is 100 per cent below par.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-13
LOYAL Legion,s Meeting.

Tomorrow evening the Indiana Comman-
derry of the 10y Legion will hold it's month
ly meeting at the Bates House. and there
after gather about the banquet table. John
E. Vought is to read paper on the Nashville
campaign. At the banquet table there will
be enough oratory and anecdotes to make
the occasion enjoyable IN recalling incl
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-13

a Democrat-another part of the conspiracy
to defraud the Republicans of this State
out of all they won at the late election.
Here the appeal is to the House of Repre-
sentatives. If at any time it shall appear
that the interests of West Virginia would
be best promoted by resort to more
heroic policy, the country may be assured
that the Republicans of this State will not
be found wanting. West Virginia Republic
ans are not asleep. are not cravens, have
not q coward for leader.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-13
A Relief to the Country.
Louisville Commercial.

LOnlsv111e COmmercial.
The adjournment of the Indiana Legisla-
ture will be relief to the country-it has
been making such an unpleasant spectacle
of itself. Everybody agrees that its act to
prevent the expectation of natural gas was
absnrdly unconstitutional. but it has done
worse things. The majority carried their
partisanship so far rs to ignore their obliga-
tions to their State and to law and order.
A party is never benefited by its leaders be-
coming more partisan than patriotic.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-13
Would Astonish Germany.

If there is any truth in the report that
United States vessel has been blown up by
a German tor pedO off Samoa, You Wilt see
an American fleet of iron-clads built ON the
largest plans, competent to take care of
in space of time that will astonish Bis
marck good deal. When Uncle Sam
wants to make some speed he is a rusher.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-13

AS infallibly as sunshine melts the snow,
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar loosens
the dryest cough, removes tightness of the
chest, cures cold in the head, relieves bron-
chitis, and restores the tone of the respira-
tory organs. Sold by all druggists.
Pixies TOOthache Drops cure in one min
20
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-13
Mr.. Gla6.stone's Mistake.

says Mr.. Gladstone 'is the marriage con-
troversy." If Mr.. Gladstone should move
over to America for a spell, he would learn
that the greatest of all existing con-
trOversies is that known as the Irish ques-
ton. Living as he does on the outskirts
of the fight, Mr.. G. does not realize how hot
it is
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-13
-Adcfce to Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's soothing syrup should al
ways be used when children are cutting
teeth. 1t relieves the little sufferer at once:
it produces natural, quiet sleep by reliev-
ing the child from pain. and the little
cherub awakes as bright as BUTTON 1t
is very pleasant to taste. 1t soothes the
child, softens the gums, allays all pain, re-
the best known remedy for diarrh9a,
whether arising from teething or other
causes. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-13
The Natural Consequence.

Philadelphia Press.
The fact that Chicago has abolished the
name of God from the books used in her
pu bile schools is not surprising. Having
abolished the fear of God from her own
heart, it is but natural that she shOuld I'M
dertake to abolish his name from the minds
of her children.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-13
The Loaves and the Fishes.
Boston Globe

BOstOn UIODe.
President Harrison lunched a company of
otfice-seekers on bread and fish, Friday.
This was probably typical of the loaves and
fishes that they were looking after, and was
very neat compliment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-13
West Virsinia,s Wronps.

Wheeling CIV. va.) Intellgencer.
The Republicans of West Virginia have
elected three of the four REPRESENTATIVES in
Congress to whom this State is entitled.
Governor Wilson issued every certificate to
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-13

of the association, which was read by the
secretary and adopted. An election OF
officers resulted in the unanimous choice OF
President-Gil r. Stormont Princeton.
Treasurer-M. G. Rankin, Terre Haute.
Secretary-C. A. Power, Terre Haute.
1t was understood that the latter
is to be compensated for his services here.
after. The following committee On local
organization was also appointed, VIZ: L.
NJ Halkln, Fort Branch; w. b. Hunter.
Jasper; B; I: Lockhart, Vallonla; M =: 3.
spsnee1 I W. Bsnbe9 s.
Campbell, Anderson; J: w. Healy, IeTre
Haute: Thomas j. Lindley, Westfield: Nj.
l.. Denote, Valparaiso; George +. Gardner,
B ID A; II. Dougall, #. Wayne, George ls
and Governor A. Il. HOvey.
The bill to be presented to Congress by
the associations was then taken up and
read by the secretary. John Z. Cullen
offered the New York per- bill as a sub
table. Considerable discussion followed,
addresses being made, by, comrades
Bennett. Crawford and others. and
the bill, as read, was unanimously
adopted. 1t is a document of considerable
information of those who were not present at
its reading. An address, which is entitled:
"A Plea for Justice, not Aims or Charity"
precedes the bill, reviewing previous legls-
lation on the subject, and urging prompt
action by Congress on the measure. The
bill provides for service pension for all
honorably- discharged officers, soldiers,
sailors and marines, who served the United
States for sixty days, or more, between
March 4, 1861, and July 1, 1865 and where
the service was in excess of eight hundred
days an additional pension of / cent per
day for each days service, in excess OF
eight hundred days, during life. 1t also
makes provision for disability pen
sions arrearages, and for the repre-
sentatives of soldiers, widows, orphans and
dependent parents and for the additional
help in the departments necessary to exc
cute the law.
Following the adoption of the bill the
convention sang Marching through GeOr-
gia," led by Chaplain Lozier." On motion
the members of the convention who were
also delegates to the Department Encamp-
ment, G. A. r., were asked to vote for in
structions to delegates to the National
Encampment, g. A. R.. to work for the
service pension bill, and the convention
adjourned
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-13

THE Carleton Opera Company, Endorsed
by the press from the Atlantic to the Pa
cific. the leading comic opera organization
of America.
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ImprOying On 1t.

Philadelphia Press.
Private Secretary Halford again objects
to being called Colonel" The Generals
objection meets with our earnest approval.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-13

At George HI. Thomas Post Hall last
night the room was crowded with veterans
and ladies to enjoy an interesting run of
exercises in reading of papers, short
speeches by visiting comrades and music.
The principal papers were those of Com
rades Ransdell and McMaster who re-
cited events of campaigns in which
the took part. Miss Angela Max
well gave a piano solo and Mrs. W. w.
Scott contributed two or three vocal num-
bers, both ladies being most heartily ap-
plauded. Chaplain LOzier was there, too,
and gave, in his inimitable manner, songs
ures of the evening, aroused the old patriotic
fire of 'f1.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-13
A Wise Solomon.

Pfttsburg Chronicle.
Solomon Claypool, temporarily filling the
rendered his resignation. Claypool is wise
to recognize the fact that his name is Mud.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-13

"MYNHEER JAM" by Carleton Opera Com
pany. Grand Opera-house. next Thursday
and Friday.
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I think the title Colonel
Is something quite infOlOnei,
And applying Ii to me Is quite absurd,
They did not call me Colonel
When worked upon the Journal,
And now-well, it makes me want to say a wicked
word.
-Washington Critic.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-13

'GyNHEER JAM the latest and greatest
i ktic success
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II is true economy to buy Hoods sarsaparilla.
for 400 Doses One Dollar" is original with and
true only of this popular medicine. If you wish
to prove this, buy bottle of Hoods sarsaparilla
and measure its contents You viii find il tohold
100 teaspoonfuls. Now read the directions. and
you will find that the average dose for persons of
different ages is less than teaspoonful- This is
certainly conclusive evidence of the peculiar
strength and economy of Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Hoods Sarsaparilla purified my blood. gave
me strength, and overcame the headache and
dizziness, that am able to work again rec
ommend Hoods Sarsaparila TO Others whose
blood is thin or impure. and who feel worn out or
run down." LUTHER Mason, Lowell, Mass.
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HOTEL ENGLISH.

Northwest Side Circle Park.
Best hotel building i'm Indianapolis One of the hest
kept hotels for the prices charged IN the country
Rate for transient e day. Very favorable rates
given regular customers Good location, rooms bah
elevator and all modern convenience.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-13
LOTHROP AND BISMARCK.
Interesting Personal Letters Exchanged by
the Historian and the Chancellor

Harper & Brothers will soon issue two
volumes of the letters of the late John
LOthrop Motley the American historian.
Many years SINCE Lothrop and Bismarck
were fellow-students and intimate &C
quaintances, and the letters are very inter
esting reading. A few samples are ap-
pended. OF Macaulay, the historian. 10th
rop wrote:
The face, to resume my description, seen in
front, is blank, and, as il were, badly lighted.
impressive in the brow. The fOreheadis spacious,
but it is scOoped entirely away in the region
where benevolence ought to be, while beyond
rise reverence frmness and self-esteem, like Alps
on Alps.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-13
Hoods Sa.

Sold by all druggists ST. six for So. Prepared
only by C. I. HOOD CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-13
A NEW MILITARY COMPANY
Governors Guards Begin Their Career
with Very Favorable Conditions.
Sturdy and Brave Young Men Who Remind
Old officers of the Civil War of the Soldiers
They Led to Victory on Many Fields.

There was held last night at the Court
house, in the Criminal Court room, a meet
ing that recalled to the older persons who
were there as invited guests. meetings that
took place after the firing on Fort Sumter
when the flag was in danger and the cry
went through the North for men to come to
the defense of the Union. 1t was for the
purpose of organizing the Governors
Guards, the first company to fall in" under
the law passed by the Legislature of day
before yesterday-the General Assembly,
that, though gone, is not forgotten. The
meeting was called to order by VIM. b.
Roberts, Governor Hovey's private secre-
tary, who is president of the company.
with c. C. Thomas as secretary. b.
G. Wright, lieutenant-colonel Second
Regiment Indiana Legion, was pres
ent to swear in the officers and
members, having been specially detailed by
Adjutant-general Ruckle for that purpose.
The young men signing the roll are nearly
all between the ages of eighteen and
twenty-five years, as handsome and. likely
material for soldiers as any country or age
ever saw. MASTERING Officer Wright de-
clared they reminded him greatly of the
Light Infantry as that famous company APP
peared a dozen years ago, when they were
young and charming. The members of the
Governors Guards are already well up in
the tactics so far as foot movements are
concerned. the company being for the most
part composed of members of the Wanna
maker and Porter campaign clubs. The
following officers were elected:
Captain Charles s. TarltOn.
First lieutenant, Will G. Beach.
Second lieutenant. John X. Dean.
First sergeant HI. NJ johnson.
Quartermaster. w. HI. Ogan.
The muster roll of the company shows
the following names,
Charles s. TarltOn, Amer Repple,
w. III. Ogan, Albert Young,
III. NJ. Johnson, +. o. Meier,