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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-01-30
'"BIG FOUR" ROUTE.
$50 2 Cents per Mile. $40

big q" mileage books sold ct $50 can be used on
oil divisions OF the SYSTEM; 70 Chicago, to Peoria. to
ST louis. TO Cairo. to Cleveland. to Columbus, to
Sansiusky, 10 Cincinnati: also, on the White water
division. These tickets are good one year from date
II no. used prior TO that time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-01-30
HI, THERE!

"How can you afford to wear
Pants SO baggy at the knees and so
frayed at the bottom when you can
get a new pair for ST.. 90?
"Where2"
"At the Original Eagle. They
have a mark down there of S. and
So. so Pants to SI.oo, one-fourth off
on Overcoats and Neckwear, at
way-down prices. Why the Origi-
nal Eagle will make a gentleman Of
you for 'steen dollars and umpty-
FIVE cents.
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-10
One Horse Power.

When men first begin to become
familiar with the methods of measur-
ing mechanical power, they often
speculate on where the breed of horses
is to be found that can keep at. work
raising $4,000 pounds one foot per
minute, or the equivalent, which is
more familiar to some mechanics, of
raising $50 pounds 100 feet per
minute.
Since 33 900 pounds raised one foot
per minute is called one-horse power,
it is natural that the people should
think the engineers who established
that unit of measurement based it on
what horses could really do.
But the horse that can do this work
does not exist. The horsepower unit
was established by James Watt about
a century ago, and the figures were
fixed in a curious way. Watt found
that the average horse of his district
could raise $4,000 pounds one foot
per minute.
At that time Watt was employed
In the manufacture of engines, and
customers we're so hard to find that
all kinds of artificial inducements
we're necessary to induce power users
to buy steam engines.
AS a method Of encouraging them
Watt offered TO sell engines reckon
ing $4,000 foot-pounds to horse
power. And thus he was the means
OF giving false unit to one of the
most important measurements in the
world. Rider and Driver.
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-10
Her Picture on Silver Dollars.

When, some years ago. a typical
American girl consented to allow a
reproduction of her features ON the
latest variety in coinage of United
States silver dollars, she stipulated
that the identity should not be reveal
ed. But the ecret is a secret no
more, and those who have seen the
original of the design since learning
the fact are pleased to observe that
she is much better looking than the
silver presentment OF her would lndl-
cate. The lady is Miss Anna W.
Williams, now teacher in the Girls
Normal School, 18th and Spring
Garden Streets, Philadelphia, Penna.
Her profile at the time she was taken
for the model of Liberty was consider.
ed the most perfect in Philadelphia.
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-10
PRICE, 8 CENTS.
Burdette's Joke.

Rev. DR.. Delanno, a well-knoWn
clergyman, tells funny story Of one
of Bob Burdette's practical Jokes, OF
which he. happened to be the un.
fortunate victim. He and Burdette
were lecturing in Bristol, and while
there, Mr.. Delanno had received from
his brother two silver spoons, heir.
looms of the family. These he placed
loosely in the pocket of his oyercoat
and thought no more about them.
Shortly afterward. going to dine IN
restaurant, be met his co-lecturer, Mr.
Burdette. iss4i4 = a
While here he exhibited the spoons,
and the joker's eyes began to twinkle
The two left the restaurant together,
the clergyman throwing his overcoat
loosely over his arm. On reaching
the sidewalk, Mr.. Burdette gave the
coat sudden fling, and the spoons
fell to the pavement.
Great was the divine's astonish-
ment as he stopped to pick them up,
LQlukIHg IL MI I'LL uCCANOnss W
Mr.. Burdette call loudly for the
police. ;,
A large crowd quickly gathered
and uniformed preserver of the
peace quickly appeared on the scene.
"What is the matter 7" he asked.
!" Matter" |" responded the joker,
with a serious face, this man just
came out of that restaurant and two
silver spoons dropped from his pocket.
He is evidentlya q thief disguised as q
clergyman. See what guilty look
he has !" :
The minister certainly did looked
guilty after hearing these words from
his friend, and if it had not been for
the arrival of several acquaintances
the policeman would no doubt have
taken him into custody.
Then they hunted for Mr.. Burdette,
but he had disappeared, leaving q
card in the hands of a bystander to De
delivered to the minister. Omit was
written the words -
Keep the spoons, as you may be
able to bail yourself out with them"
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-10
HOW Il Feels to be Insane.

MY wife came to see me, but she
did not try to have me released. l
demanded a trial, but no lawyer
would defend me. Then l realized
that the whole community was against
me. became so wroth that my
anger seemed to hang over me like
dark cloud. It pressed me to the
floor and held me there. Men came
after long time and tool me away,
l thought, to another prison. One
day cat came into my cell, and l
tried to bite her. She made the hair
fly, but I killed her.
l don't know how long | remained
here, but one morning the san rose
and shone in at me through the win
dow. 1t seemed to be the first time
that had seen the great luminary
for months. A mist cleared from
before my eyes. My brain began to
work and suddenly 1 realized that l
had been insane.
called the keeper and when he
saw me he exclaimed: Thank
Heaven !" and grasped my hand. I
was not long in putting on another
suits of clothes and turning my face
toward home. A physician said that
I was cured and everybody seemed
bright and happy at my recovery. l
went home. My wife tainted when
she saw me and learned thats'I had
recovered my mind. asked foeany
little children. and two big boys, and
young lady came forward and greet
ed me. l had been in the asylum
| twelve years..
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-10
THE COMING WOMAN.
MRS. ELIZA srRoAr TURNER.


F" What will the coming woman DO 80,
To plague, perplex and interfere Win US
Will she forbid the festive chew
And cuspidOre for ages dear with us
Will she invade with lifted nose.
Retreats where female foot ne'er went uli
late,
Bar-room cosy and courtroom close,
And force reluctant man to ventinte
Brother, and so hear.
VIII the dear haunts where manhood
played
At euchre bold and frisxy seven.up-,
Haunts where SO oft our reason strayed-
To converse ton teas be given up?
Must we then, all go home to dine?
And must q friend in soda pledge his
mate?
How shall the coming man get wine
At all. II she's allowed to legislator?
Brother, the ca sc looks queer.
Speak, o friend hast the woman, g sphere,
The soit-soap rainbow sphere we kept ner
Burst and vanished and lett her here
With the world at large to wieid ner
sceptre in
Is she nj to our little game?
And can she bind US In reality,
Down to the precepts, much too tame,
We've preached TO her tor pure morality:
Brother, the worst fear.
Il Friend OF my youth, l Gun no more
o fly with me this land iniquitOus.
Nay for see from shore to shore,
The enfraacised female rise ubiquitous.
Partner in purse she'll claim to be,
Logic of business shell outW1t us IN
Lost from life Is the dead latch key.
And lost from earth the white male
= citizen ~
Brother, the end is near.
w oman's Journal.
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-10

Delaware and the Eastern Shore of
MARYLAND still retain in their geo.
graphical names traces Of an early
Peninsular hero. Augustine Heer-
man, who ruled like prince in New
Castle county, Delaware. and Cecil
county, Maryland, has left his name to
Augustine creek, sometimes called St.
Augustine, and the Delaware and
Chesapeake ship canal was a cherished
project of his more than two hundred
years ago. 1t is Delaware tradition
that Herman leaped with his horse
from place of imprisonment IN New
York city and escaped by swimming
the animal across the Hudson Heer:.
mans tomb is on Bohemia Manor
part of his once princsay 2p
and still one of the est;5
farming land in An
Eastern Shoreman
Manah," he meal
New York Sam
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-10
VS.. LETHERBURY,
MlDDLETOWN, DEL.

MONEY UNEMPLOYED or waiting investment
can be made to earn you Interest If deposit
ted with this company,
INTEREST PAID on deposits of money as fol-
lows per cent on deposits payable on de-
mand, by check, same as banks; ~ per
cent on deposits payable after 10 days
notice 8 per cent on deposits payable after
30 days. notice. Special rates for large sums
to remain for a year or longer,
SPECIAL ATTENTION given to the accounts OF
Ladies, also to those of Executors, Admins
traitors, Trustees, Guardians and Receivers
The Company acts by authority OF law as
Executor. Administrator, Guardian, Re-
ceiver and Agent, and executes trusts of
every description.
Correspondence solicited and full informa-
tion furnished concerning any branch OF
the Company's business, Satisfaction guar
anteed. Send tor pamphlet.
BENZ, NIELDS, JAS. B. CLARKSON,
President. Treas. & Sec.
H. e.. ROBINSON, JNO. S. ROSSELL,
Vice President. Trust officer.
Benjamin Nields, Jos. II. Chandler, n d
Henry c. Robinson, j. Davis Sisler,
Phillip PIunkett, William M. Field,
James A, Hart, Charles Z. Fritz,
Henry +. Dure Archibald A. Capelle,
VIM. P. Bancroft. VIM. r. Brinckle
VIM. j. McClary, SamuelG. Simmons,
mayl-ly
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-10
Coal Holds, Shovels. &c,

ss- Coal Holds, shovels, Pokers, Zinc,
Stove Boards, Pipe Elbows, Dsmpers,
Collars, and large stock OF all kinds kept
i'm a first-class hardware, stove and tin
store.
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-10
Ranges, Stoves, &c.

az The Gauze Door Range in which am
m aking q drive is a complete stove. Bak-
ing bread in it will not moid ana meats
cooked are rich and juicy. Call and see the
above named stove. -.
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-10
House for Sale.

THE STORE AND DWELLING combined
j on Main Street, near the depot, now occu-
pied by the undersigned. Excellent site fol-
good business location.
janat6m Mrs. THOMAS MASSEY.
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-10
Roofing. Spouting, &c.

&sr Roofing, spoutinS and all kinds of tin
and iron work, and repairing of heaters,
cook and coal stoves at short notice. Re-
nnirs furnished for any stove made, of which
I give special and prompt attention.
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-10
Special Announcement.
Hardware, Cutlery, &c.

HAVE full and complete line of Hard
/ ware and Cutlery, and shall at all times
aim to keep my stock complete. -
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-10
Why the Conductor Laughed.

There is trick in every trade
but mine,' quoted an old horse car
conductor, the other day, to Boston
Journal reporter. The car was
crowded, many passengers standing 10
the aisle near the rear platform,
while in the forward part of the aisle
there was plenty ofroom. Moye up,
please Move upr' cried out the
conductor, but no one moved. just
watch me-" said the conductor, with q
smile on his face, and then he gave
the bell cord jerk and the car be-
gan to slow down, but, as it came
almost to a full stop, he reached for
the bell cord and gave it two sharp
pulls, and the car started up again,
giving those standing in the car a
lurch forward, and the passengers had
" moved up; much against their will.
g Great scheme, isn't it !? believe in
strategy whsE politeness fails and
kthe passs sl wondered why that
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-10

az Any article in tinware that have not
In stock am always prepared to make at
short nutice; / also give prompt attention
tu repairing in Tinware,
Iextpnd an invitation tn the public, my
friends ana patrons to call and examine my
stock und prices.
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-10
For Sale.

A BRICK DWELLING AND STORE ut
n tached, situated on the corner of Main
The property is in frst-c lass order and will
be sold on reasonable terms. as the under
signed expects to leave the State.
m12 If Apply 10 D. L. DUNNING.
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-10
Paints, Varnishes, &c.

@ Ready y-mixed Paints in any quantity
Walnut, Cherry, Mahogany and Maple oil
stain. varnishes-Coach, Furniture and Fin
ishing in any Quantity.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-10-23
Bribing Voters Not to Register.

There are various rumors about bribinG
voters not to register. There has been a
notable decrease In the number OF voters
registered in certain Of tho more populous
wards In Albany. and q report attrib.
utes this falling or to the action Of the
local Republicans in promising to pay two
dollars or more to voters whose names are
not found on the registry lists when the
time for registration Is past.
The scheme was doubtless devised to
overcome some OF the obstacles which the
new ballot law puts in the way Of ascertain
ing whether bribed voters have voted as
they agreed to vote. Whatever secrecy
may surround the polling place on election
day. the registration OF voters must needs
be an open and public proceeding: and il q
citizen is corrupt enough to accept bride
not to vote for particular candidate. he
may prove that he has kept his word and
earned his wages Of shame. simply by
emitting to register. The device shows the
difficulty Of making men honest by statute
That it Is a crime to bribe men not to reg
lister seems quite clear. II the purpose be to
induce them to refrain from voting; for Sec
tion Al Of the Penal Code. as amended in
1890, declares it to be unlawful ito pay, lend
or contribute. or offer or promise to pay,
lend or contribute any money or other val
liable consideration. to or for any voter or
to or for any other person. to induce such
voter to vote or refrain from voting at any
election" This language is broad enough
to cover the Albany case.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-10-23
Should Parsons Smoke ?

This Is question which Is now under dis
cussion in London. That parsons smoke,
and probably to as great an extent as the
men OF other professions. is not doubtful.
Most men smoke. and the parsons are in
Guided in the great majority. The ques-
ton. then. is whether smoking In tself IL
unbeooming and morally injurious. for IL
the practice is reprehensible In parsons it
is bad in everybody else.
Absolute asceticism is not required OF par
SONS by the public opinion OF this day. and
1t is not required Of them by the law or the
usage OF any Church. unless. perhaps. they
be members OF some Of the ascetic religious
orders OF the Roman Church. Protestant
ministers may marry. and as matter of
fact most OF them take to themselves wives.
The inclination OF the clergy to early mar
riages Is general. 1t Is hard for young
and handsome parson to remain single. for
his heart is subjected to multitude
OF assaults. He is an object of interest to
every maiden In the parish. and disconso-
late widows look on him kindly. The
mothers OF marriageable daughters. too.
may not be unconcerned as to his forlorn
bachelor state. and they may think that his
goodness deserves the reward Of a faithful
and admiring wife. Their profession.
moreover. oultivates In parsons unusual
susceptibility. for they deal with the
heart. the sentiment. rather than with
the cold logic OF the head. IL makes
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-10-23
An Outline Sketch OF a Democrat.

1t is safe doctrine to assume that this
Government should do nothing for the PEG.
Vie that the people can do better for them
telves."
That is tho Democratic theory: the Re-
publican doctrine is that the people should be
Flowed to do nothing for themselves which
tho Federal Government can doworse.
This tendency to paternalism is batter
ng down the boundary lines OF the States
Ind celebrating the principles upon which
pur republic Is founded"
The first duty OF the Democracy Is to pre-
jerve intact these boundary lines. and to
maintain invlolate these principles. That
3 the main and the everlasting issue be-
sween Democracy and Repubicanism.
The two passages quoted contain the
lardinal principles OF the Democratic faith.
they outline the genuine Democrat. They
ire quoted from recent speeches delivered In
congress by the Hon. ROSWELL p. FLOWER.
1e does not often indulge in generalization.
nut he is abundantly able when occasion
demands to formulate in clear and vigorous
phrases the vital and essential doctrines Of
he party which he represents in the present
important canvass.
He Is Democrat.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-10-23
I'rOttlug.

The present year is piling up Wonders in
trOtting with lavishness almost enough to
mako us forget them in contemplation of
the possibilities indicated for the future. In
1890 there came q sensation which observers
Of forty years ago. could they have foreseen
the developments OF tho present decade,
would have pronounced the greatest of them
all. We refer TO the yearling Freedoms
performance Of a mile under $50. Yet on
Wednesday another yearling. Bell Bird.
went so far beyond that mark and 80 we'll
on to the line dividing tho next great
class rs to dispose OF entrance into the
9 80 list as tho browning ambition for year
lings. and to set up 2:2O as n goal well
within the range OF reasonable hope. 1t
can also be said with satisfaction that
Q 2Gl4. even on shaped track. is enough
faster than Freedoms 2:2sA on an old-fash-
Toned course to remove all doubt upon their
relative merits.
Another phenomenon on Wednesday was
the new two-year-old record by Arion--
2:l41l. This also is so far beyond Sunol's
2:lS at tho same age as to make the colt
the undisputed champion Of his class.
No experienced judge. moreover. will con-
slider tho last quarter Of this mile-331 4
and not be satisfied that Arlon's powers
are greater than he has yet shown and that
in another month, perhaps, he might come
perilously near to the three-year-old record
Of 2l0T. A two-year-Old record of 2:lO
seems d far more easy possibility to-day
than yearling record OF 2:2O. or than a
yearling record Of 2 80 seemed five years ago.
But another and u larger triumph in the
future Is pointed out as in no wise less
probable. II yearlings are to trot In 400,
and o-year-olds in l0.what will be looked
for from a contemporary performer COM
pletely and finally developed and matured
We must see the track turned In 200. the
long-dreamed-of but now ever less bewil-
dering figure that stands for a mile In two
minutes,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-10-23
Must the Pope Leave Rome ,

Tho ridiculous Italian fears over tho recent visit
French pilgrims to Rome may be set down bluster.
But little nonsense when carried far can often DO
turned into something serons. The French pilgrims
did not insult the tomb Of Victor Emmanuel All that
has been proved In tho affair Is that one NJ Dreux
stuPiuy enough wrote in the register come words to
the elect that the Pope alone was King. Beyond that
there was no hostile demonstration the part Of any
piisrm But when the young man was arrested tho
widest stories were scattered broadcast. and tho
Frenchncn were mobbed in the streets of Rome The
little affair furnished the occasion for the exhibition
OF the extraordinary anttFrench feeling OF certain
class Of Italians
The bowling OF the mob found an echo in many
OF the newspapers Literary fire was opened upon
all France for the act Of the over-zealoua NJ.
DreuS. AMI now the paper war Is in full blast
The Figaro says tia. the incident enghtens French
men in regard to the true sentiment the friends of
Magenta and Solrerno. The Ocrrue says that It is i'm
possible TO describe the hatred of France that
ished by the Italian liberals SO called. Tho thing
amounts 20 hysteria 1t is unnatural hatred born OF
vanity. jealousy. and stupid fear"
Young N. Dreux can fatter himself on the size of
the fire that he lighted According to several Catholic
papers the incident brings up the question,
Must the Pope leave Romei Catholic Austria and
considerable portion Of Catholic Germany might have
something to upon tho subject and tho little affair
might become serious international question. In
substance. the Italian papers say Let tho Pope 60:
the the better There Is no room in Rome for
him and the King"
In 1870 tho Same question came mp. and Plus *.
called meeting OF his Cardinals discuss the subject
But the Cardinals old and lacked the energy to OK
lie themselves hopeessy. Nevertheless Cardinal Pane
bianco started long discussion with the simple words
Padre Snnso bsogna pars" Holy Father 1t is neces.
safy to eave'c.
Just before the na meeting tho concave that elect
ed Leo MIL the same matter turned up again. At tho
first out OF Cardinals only eight voted
for holding the concave in Rome and Cardinal Pecci
w. nnf n,,N,
posed the difficulties Of moving. the reconsid
cred. and 1t was determined to stick to Rome And
now once moro the eternal question comes up in tho
Eternal City Although NJ Dreux has the dstinc ton of
starting it, IL is safe 10 say that 1t bound come
up anyhow. even without the assistance of such q
pious and Jealous pilgrim.
After ALL it is hard to believe that the Pope serously
thinking OF moving.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-10-23

out in his work on Justice" the progress
OF woman toward equal civil and political
rights has heretofore been slower in Ger
many than in any other civilized land. He
notes with reprobation the disposition OF
German husbands. almost everywhere ex.
cept in aristocratic circles. to keep their
wives In IN inferior and almost degrading
position. and he recalls with disgust the
contemptuous amazement expressed by
German visitors to London at seeing Eng
lish worklngmen relieve their hclpmates OF
burdens--sucll, for example. as the carry
ing Of children-whlch would always be
imposed on them In Germany. 1t is there
fore with mingled establishment and satis-
faction that the advocates OF woman's
rights will hear OF the espousal OF their
cause by tho best organized and most
numerous body OF social reformers In the
world II even in Germany tho party which
represents tho wishes and beliefs OF work.
ingmen declares that women must no
longer be subordinated TO men. either In
their private or public relations. 1t Is not
likely that in any English-speakng coun-
try the aspirations OF woman to complete
equality before the law and at the ballot
box will DO treated as utoplan. The very
men who have been notorious for stubborn
conservatism. so far rs women wero con-
cerncd. are now suddenly converted into
the pioneers Of progress.
1t is said that BISMARCK has announced
theintention of taking his seat in the Reichs-
tag on the reassembling Of that body. for
the purpose Of defending the foreign and
home policy associated with his name. As
regards the relation OF Germany to Russia.
lie will find it easy to show that his removal
from Office has been followed by grievous
increase Of popular misglving and uneasi-
ness. But when he undertakes to glorifv
his administration OF the internal affairs OF
Germany. his opponents may point to
Erfurt and bid him mark how the disuvowal
of his anti-Socialst programme by the
Parliament and by the Emperor has trans
formed million and half OF electors from
secret and deadly enemies OF the empire into
outspoken and devoted supporters.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-10-23
Talk.

Our Republican contemporary. the Press.
, shaving cramps in its intellectual midst be-
ause the Hon. ROSWELL PErrIBoNE FLOWER
las not been going up and down the State
peaking. He surely does not need some
me to talk for him." says the Press.
I No; and when he is Governor OF the State
here will be nobody to act for him. There
gill be no master to give him orders. He
ill be. as he is. the keeper Of his own
Conscience.
That is the essential and important differ
nee between Mr.. FLOWER and Mr.. FAssETT.
setween an independent citizen. anxious to
10 his duty to the State. aud PLATTs
Solitical bootblack. Mr.. FAssETr Is un-
,oubtedly voluble talker. while Mr..
Flower has q considerable capacity for
.eeplng his mouth shut. Mr.. FAssETT
yould have got more votes by next month IL
10 had had tonsillitis for the last two weeks.