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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12
DEFENSE OF THE PEACOCK.
He Has Not Ugly Feet. La said-How He
Courts His Mate.

He Has Not Ugly Feet. Ia said-How He
Courts His Mate.
Washington star
who says the peacock has ugly feetf'
remarked Taxidermin Wood. of the Smith
sonian lnstftution. Il have heard and read
that piece OF nonsense ever since l Was Q
child. and understand that II is recorded
rs an ornithologcal truth in classic Greek
and Latin. lou will come across mention
of il even in fables. To my mind il Affords
an illustration of the fact that most people
never use their own physical senses active
". but depend for their notions of life and
things upon the observations of others.
Il have Just finished mounting this pair
of peacocks. Isn't the male bird beautyf
You can see for yourself that his feet are
decidedly pretty, we'll shared and rather
small IN proportion Ia his size. They are
very slightly bigger than those OF turkey
and are decidedly handsomer. The same
can be said of the hen bird. unattractive
though the latter is as To other points.
Wherever in the feathered kingdom the
conrtinR while in the comparatively un-
usnai case where the female is more
gorgeous she it il that takes the initiative
In the love-maklng.
1t is n 'urious thing TO observe that the
male peacock. In courting ms chosen innte.
approaches her not with the brightly col
ored face OF his trathery ian toward her,
but backward. Then, on coming close. he
wheels suddenly about. with every plume
trembling IN the sunlight. ana dazzics her
all at once with his beauty. As for the
popular misconception respecting his feet.
there can bc DO doubt as to how IL origin
ated. When the peacock is pointed at. be-
ing naturally wild bird. he apt 10 drop
his ian and scuttle away. Thus the inn
preston was convey ed TO the ignorant that
he imagined his feet 10 be objects of atten-
tion aud accordingly sought Co hide them.
OF course. nothing could be moro absurd"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12

TIE Ohio Agricultural Experiment
Station, in a recent bulletin, states that
the average yield of wheat has increased
three bushels to the acre in the northern
third of the State and from one to two
bushels in the middle third, during the
last forty years. which disposes of the
current assumption that the production
per acre is gradually decreasing and
wheat lands are wearing out. 1t is
further stated that n general improve
ment in the methods of agriculture has
contributed more largely to the increase
of wheat crops than the use of CONNER
cial fertilizers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12

We do not think il necessary 10 sum MP
here the results OF the notable but fruit
less session of the Presby terrain General
Assembly. EcclesIastieal courts. II not
ecclesiastical congresses appear 10 ms 10 be,
in their very nature. singnlarly incongru-
GUS with the spirit. il not with the explicit
instructions. OF Jesus Christ; and the chief
value of this assembly has heen the demon
etration which it has afforded OF the peril
TO the church when it converts what should
he q missionary assemblage 20 discuss ways
and means for q successful campaign
against the world. the flesh and the devil
into a theological shsm bait for "a display
of sham prowess in conflicts in which con-
siderable passion Is aroused. some blows
are struck but happily no longer is, any
blood shed nor arc any OF the combatants
silenced by being reduced TO ashes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12
1t Worked.

Chicago Tribune.
Hold up them handsm
The aiD-robber held his revolver pointed
at the head of the only passenger IN the
car who had not complied with the stern
command.
Hold 'em up," he repeated. ''or PHI blow
the whole ton o. yer head Of"
81 would if could" quietly replied the
pale but self possessed passenger, lookin 2
down at his empty sleeves. "but haven't
seen them for nearly twenty nine years. I
LETT them on the field of Getiysburc."
OFF came the hat of the murderous VII
am. and there was busk ness in his voice
as he said: Il leg your pardon. sir! [
wouldn't hurt hair of yonr head for the
whole United States" and passed on to
the next man.
''You look young to have been a soldier
In 1868" said fellow-trayelcr after the
robbcr had cleaned ont the train and gone.
MET" replied the other. i wasn't ten
years ola In 1862. | never saw Gettysburg.
! was born this way. But I'm ahead about
$50 on this little game"
And the Armless Wonder of the Wabash
deity took gold watch out of his vest
pocket with his toes. noted the time of
day. and said he guessed the train would
be al hour late at the dinner station and
be was getting mighty hungry.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12

wait the slow growth and nj maturity of
the farm and garden crops in their own
particular locality. They have fresh
lettuce and radishes and young
onions on their tables in January;
the appetizing cucumber and tomato
have ceared To be q novelty while the
local gardeners are yet planting the
seeds for their crop; new potatoes are
looked for before the nearest plants have
had time to get above ground; green
corn is served while the surrounding
fields are not yet in tassel; peaches OF q
somewhat dubiou character, it is true,
but still peaches, arc on the fruit stands
before straw berries are como. No one
not O resident of the rural districts can
keep track of the proper season for any
given product in,his own latitude. It's
only when he goes to visit his country
cousin in midsummer and has garden
sass" of kind upon which he has been
RECALLING himself for months set before
him as a special trent that he realizes
the advantages he has over the afOre-
said cousin in the matter of daily fare.
Possibly he lacks two things that the ru-
ralresident possesses, namely: the zest OF
appetite that comes from the labor OF
cultivating the crop and the satisfaction
that arises from tasting the tangible
and palatable results of his own toll.
These are positive pleasures whose
value is not to be disputed, but the man
who has once enjoyed the benefits of a
market supplied by half world will not
be likely to put himself out of reach OF
it in order to enjoy the two things he
lacks; he will the rather hope that i'm
prOvements of the future may lengthen
his strawberry season to year without
involving the necessity of going into the
evangelist business.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12
THEY RIFLED THE PACKAGES.
How the Acams Ext reSs Company Was Robbed
by Its LmplOyes at Chicago.

CHICAGO, June 11.-For eoine time past
the Adams Express Company has been
missing packages of jewelry. money and
other valuables while in transit from it's
various branch Offices to the main Office in
this city, and also on the way to the de-
pots. S. c. Seaton. OF the company, and
the police department have been at work
on the robberes and astonishing develop
ments arc promised in few days. Two
arrests were made last Wednesday, and
John OConnell was taken in custody last
night, charged with completely in the
thefts. His arrest followed the con fession
of Jerry Laughlin, one of the wag-
on watchers. who, with Jrd Wash
or, was held to the grand
Jury yesterday. Laugblin was brought
IL zee to face with OCOnnell this morning.
Here he made startling statement.
Laughlin said that he was In OConnelPs
wagon one night when they were carrying
q valuable money package. While cross.
ing MEdison-street bridge one night Langh-
lin says OConnell proposed that they rifle
the money pouch, fill il with bricks and
throw il into the river. He implicated
VConnell in several thefts of valuable Jew
elry packages. Walter Dean and Lewis
Hall. the other employees whom the police
are looking Tor. have left the city. Start
ling developments arc promised soon. 1t il
said the stolen property will aggregate In
value $1,000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12

with HIM numerous suits of clothes
which he swcars through the custom
mousse and then divides with his associ-
ates. This is done so systematically
that large quantities of clothing get into
New York free of duty. The Tailors'
Association will ask the ways AMI means
committee to report bill providing that
no one shall bring into the country, free
Oh duty. more than one overcoat and
TWO suits. This seems a sensible mems
ure, and Congress should mako it a law.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12

bott bss proved himself the very man for
the place AS Mr. Beecher had the quail
ties that made him a great preacher IN the
days of the anti-slavery agitation and OF
the civil war. so DIR. Abbott has the CAPABILITIES
that make him the eli cient head of our
church in a liberaiizing and organizing
time. His sermons help our daily lives and
clarity our own feeble theological specula-
tons, aud he has mastery faculty for on
couraging our Iaymen and societies TO do
their very best work. And as for humble
the church. big as il 10, has been crowded
many q sunday tins winter. and at the be-
ginning of May fifty new members were
added"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12

The Louisville Courier-JOurnal pro-
nounces Hon. Chauncey NJ. Depew's
speech seconding the nomination of Har-
risOn masterpiece. IF anything had
been wanting to tho nomination of MIR.
Harrison" it says. this speech would
have supplied it, and itwillat once take
rank as solid and superb piece of con-
vention oratory by the side of the IA
nous speeches of IngersolI, Garfield and
Conkling." Yes, Chauncey is good
talker
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12
A Lake Koofed with Sale.

81. Louis hepuDuc
No. il isn't frozen salt, and it isn't nnder-
ground. On the contrary. this remarkable
lake may be seen at any timc during the
year, fully exposed. being even at its best
whom the sun Is shining directly npon it.
This wonderful body of water Is one of the
safest of salt. and situated nenr Obdorsk.
Siberia. The lake is nine miles wide and
seventeen long. and within tho memory of
man was not entirely rooted over by the
salt deposit. Originally evaporation played
the most prominent part IN coating the
lake over with salt. hut at the present time
the salt springs which surround IL are
adding fast TO the thickness Of the ernst.
In the long ago rapid evaporation of she
lakes water left great salt crystals floating
on the surface. In course OF time these
caked together. Thus the waters were
finally entirely covered. In 1878 the lake
found an underground ontlct INTO the river
Obi which lowered its surface about three
feet. The salt ernst was so thick. how
ever. that it retained it's old level, and now
presents the curious spectacle of n salt
rooted lake. Tho salt coat increases xix
inches in thickness every wear. The many
islam dis with which the lake 10 studded are
said To act as braces. and To help keep the
arched salt crust IN position.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12
The Cautious Holman.

Az an illustration of Collector, Holman
cautionsness, II is said that he was going
down Pennsylvania avenue. Washington.
as n drove of sheep was coming M the
street. He STOPPED ia look nj them. A
member of the House. who war going by.
placed his hand on his shoulder and said:
Judge. those sheep appear to be sheared."
"fes. yes" replied the Judge. looking at
them keeniy through his glasses. ION this
size they do: Yes, yes. on this side"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12

THE London Star says President Har-
rison sis quiet, unassuming old gen.
tleman of great personal integrity. but
without great ability" Great chaps to
know everything, those English editors.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12

Chairman Of the Indiana State central
committee in 1856 and less. Mr.. Huston IN
one of the ablest organizers and stronges
Republican Warehouses Of the great Hoosier
State. The selection of Mr.. Huston 10 espe-
cially appropriate as comm from the State
which presents the name OF BENJAMIN Har-
rison TO Repu blican suffrage. As q stanch
snpporior Of the President. Committeeman
Huston will be strong right arm for Mr.
Harrison in the ensuing campaign The
selection Of Mr. Huston IL the first good step
in the organization of the Harrison cam
paign of 1870
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12

IL some Of those people who sat upon
the prophetic tripod alllast week should
read their predictions now one would
think that they would never play the
role of prophet again. But they will.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12
CAUGHT A BUNGLING THIEF.
Valuable Express Packa Traced to Lake
Erie Express Messenger.

er~ciaI 10 the JnciaI apoIs Journal.
LAPoRTE, Ind, June 10.-In April o valua-
BILE express package containing u large sum
of money, came over the Lake Erie road to
he transferred to the Lake Shore, but the
package never reached its destination. 1t
" as traced to this city, and the book of w.
Boyer, the express messenger. showed that
it had been receipted for by the driver of
the express wagon here Last night officer
Hogle, of the United States Express
Company. arrived here with Boyer,
who stoutly maintained that he
had delivered the package as above
stated. The driver of tho express
wagon was interviewed and he denied all
KNOWLEDGE of the money. A comparison Of
his signature with that on the express
messengers book quickly showed that
his name had been forged. and Boyer
was ut once charged with the crime. He
soon weakened and acknowledged to the
theft OF the money, hut claimed he had
spent it. The amount is not known, as the
express officials refuse to say hOw much tho
package contained. Boyer " rs held in 81 OOO
bond.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12

THE leaders of the late anti Harrison
movement are falling into line like good
Republicans. Ex-senator Warner Miller
says the President will receive loyal
and enthusiastic support in New York,
and that he is stronger there now than
be was in 1885,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12

THE asphalt pavement on Washington
street is being ruined by failure to keep
it clean. When dirt is allowed to ac-
cumulate and remain on asphalt pave
ment during warm weather 1t works into
the asphalt and gradually disintegrates
and destroys it. Thus far all attempts
at keeping Washington street clean have
been dismal failures.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12

THE Associated Press is an enterpris-
ing organization, but Its managers
should at once suppress the growing
tendency of some Of the special men it
sends to conventions to indulge in fine
writing. That is Inadmissible under
the best conditions, and an infliction by
telegraph.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12

IF, in the journalism of the future,
accuracy of judgment is to be regarded
ps of value in corresp ondents, Messrs.
Depew. Lew Wallace, Spooner and
Kitchener should be able to find situa-
tons without further recommendation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12

THOSE people who are harassing their
friends with their fears that the Catholic
Church is soon TO overshadow the couu-
try should give their victims season of
rest when they learn from the census
that the percentage of increase in the
membership of all sorts of Protestant
churches is much larger than that of the
ratholir
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12

THERE will be no cartoons in this
campaign representing Benjamin Har-
rison as little man overshadowed by a
big hat. The size of his head has been
correctly taken.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12
NO Deep scars.
Gath. In the Enquirer

There are no deem sears left after this
convention. Harrison is believed 20 have
enjoincd his men here TO avoid personali-
ties and to keep the tone OF controversy
Il bove the gutter. He was. in any event,
the next choice after Blaine in two-thirds
OF the Blame States. There Is no nuch hos
tiiiIy 10 he anticipated 20 the Harrison
ticket from the Blame side as might have
met tho Blame ticKet from the Harrison
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12
BUBBLES In THE AIR.
Puzzled.

Hungry HiCgins-Does ever any o. them two
headed freaks 60 to these here conventional
Weary Watkins-I dunno. W'yl
Hungry Higgins-I was q wonderin' how them
half votes comes I'm.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12

SINCE wine has become dearer in
France by the destruction of the vines
by phylloxera, there has been decided
increase of drunkenness in that coun-
try, consequent upon the substitution
of stronger and cheaper drinks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12

Down in Louisville, Ky, warrant
for the arrest of city official for q
shocking crime has been refused. on the
ground that the accused is too prominent
q man to arrest upon such a charge. If
he was a colored man he would have
been lynched long ago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12

PRESIDENT HARRISON and Hon. White
law Reid, candidate for Vice-president.
are both natives of Ohio, and were both
graduated at the same college, Miami
University. Mr.. Reid is four years
younger than the President
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12

INDIANA has two defeated candidates
for Vice-presidept within her borders
now-Hon. William II. English, who ran
with Hancock, in 1880, and Hon. George
w. Julian, who ran on the Free-soil
ticket, in 1852. If Governor Gray takes
Decond place at Chicago she will proba-
bly, have third one after next Novem-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12

THE American tailor has pre- scented
his grievance to the people in n mass
meeting in Cooper Institute, in New
York. 1t is that the dude goes to Eu-
ssDe in small numbers and brings back
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12

MIR. ANDREW WALLACE, who died yester-
day. was prominent in local business cir
Giles for many years. and was for long
time recognizedl'nsi one of the city's most
entorprising merchants. He was man of
strong points of character and sterling
IN alifiee
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12

A MuGwustP exchange. noting that the
"Cleveland hoodoon was sung at Min
neapolis, remarks that Republicans re-
member him." Yes; but the last remem-
brance il of his defeat.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12
SIXTEEN PAGES

In all the country grander old man
cannot be found than Indiana's Thomp-
son, and the Republican national con-
vention so declared.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12
Lyman Abbott aud Plymouth Church

po~ton Transcript
DR.. Lyman Abbott left behind HIM In
Boston so many respec tful and kindly me:n-
OYIes, after his lectures in the Lowell
courses last winter. that it NAV be worth
while 10 record bit of testimony that 1
Glanced to hear the other day from an old
member oi the Plymouth Church as To tho
eifi cheney of his work at home. When Mr..
Breeder died" said my informant. many
of us believed that Plymouth Church
liable at beet to weakness. as Brooklyn
grows steadilv away and leaves il further
aud further down town. and
identified il has been with
single man. would decline both in
numbers and working force. But DR.. Alb
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12
An impending Horro

An impending Horror.
The saddest feature of the day
VIII be the campaign poets lay,
For they all will sing. It's safe to say,
To the same old time of Boom der-ay."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12
fOnunsfffnln

Philadelphia Record.
Why il n primrose like wellspring of
joyf Answer: babe IN tho house 10 q
weIlsprinr oi Joy. likewise - pronounced
ycller; and that's what's the matter wiz
the primrose.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12

why, Mr.. Nudge we have discarded corsets
long since. Every one knows that the constant
pressure they exercise is Injurious"
That's That sort of thing ought to beer
intermittent, as 1t were."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12
Huston Was "a GoDd Selectinn.

MinreaI oils Tribune
Indiana Republicans deserve congratula-
ton In securing the Hon. j, y. Huston as
national iiLiLteemsn from that State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12

Safe.
Hungry Higgins-WOnder if there's any chance
o. my gittin' the cholera If it comes thisawayl
Weary Watkins-Guess not. YOu see. the
cholera is carried by these here bacilliuses. an
evon a bacillus has some respect for hisself.
The Barber.
BY legal aid
He may be made
To tightly close his place:
But there's no law
To touch his jaw,
Or even close his face.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12

Hon. JOHN G. NEW deserves hearty congratu-
lati0n for his oeneralshp at Minneapolis. It is
worth travelling four thousand miles from ones
post Of duty To fight battle-if one wins.-ln-
dianapOlis News
This seems to imply that Mr.. New came
home expressly to attend the Minneapolis
convention. AS q matter of fact. he came
home on private business and attended the
convention for recreation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12

All, happy day, refuse to go!
Hang in the heavens forever so!
Forever in mid-afternoOn,
All, happy day of happy June.
Pour out thy sunshine on the hill,
The pipy wood with perfume I'LL,
And breathe across the singing sea
Land-scented hreezes, that shall he
sweet as the gardens that they pass.
Where children tumble in the grass.
Harriet Prescott $poffOrd
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-18
LONG FOR CONGRESS.

From the Hutchinson News.
The Republican convention at KING
man yesterday nominated Hon CT. Long
10 contest for the seat in congress now
occupied by Jerry Simpson, and noni-
mated the day previous for reelection.
Both men are from the same town of
Madison" Lodge and each is intimately
acquainted with the others strong or
weak points. MIR. Long Will take an ag-
gressIve course and battle with great
vigor to redeem the district and over
come Simpsons 1890 majority of 5000.
The contest promises to be heated and
interesting from the start.
Hon. {. /. Long was born in Pennsyl-
vania and reared IN Missouri, coming to
this state six years ago. He was admit
ted to the bar in Topeka, having read
law in the office of the famous law firm
of Peck, Johnson and Mcfarland. He
was elected state senator in 1899 to fill
the seat made vacant by the advance
ment OF Senator Price to the bench in
the Thirty-first judicial district. He
served as state senator during the last
session of the legislature, and was con-
spicuous IN the leadership Of the impeach-
ment of Judge Botkin.
He Is a Young man of much energy.
and his friends claim for him ample
ability and requirements to make cred
liable representative IN congress.