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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02

time Mr. Frenzel has posed as purist
In language. and his statement may
start a new reform movement, but the
reformers must be little careful In
their definition of slang A great many
words begin life In very humble circum-
stances and end by becoming recog-
nized and honored They are self-made
words. as 1t were. and compel recogni-
ton by their merit just as many men
do. Many such words which are slang
at first finally make their way into the
best society and get into the dictionaries.
Thus snap" which Mr.. Frenzel said he
did not understand. is defined in the
latest dictionary as "a position or piece
OF work that is pleasant, easy, remuner-
alive" If Mr.. FrenzeI associated more
with common people he would hear that
phrase used quite often. No doubt he
is better yersed in bankers slang, and
would know in an instant what is meant
by "gilt-edged" securities or an iron
clad" contract.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02
SHOT BY. AN OFFICER.
A Prisoner Attempts To Escape and
Is Wounded In tine Arm.

James Heller, young colored man. was
SHOT in the arm yesterday afternoon by
detective Richards while trying to escape
from the officer. The bullet passed through
the fieshy part Of the right arm without
causing serious wound. Heizer has been
wanted for severalTsweek for stealing an
overcoat from a second -nand store on East
Washington street He is said to have gone
into the store and tried on coat, and, while
the clerk was not looking, suddenly dis
appeared. A description OF the man was
furnished to the police and yesterday
while detectives Richards and Kinney
were on Kentucky avenue they
saw a fellow who answered the description
Of the man wanted Thew arrested him and
Richards took him to the second hand store
to have him Identified The woman who had
showed him the coat identified Heller as the
man without a doubt. It was thought he
was also wanted for tie theft of a gold
watch. After he had been identified Heller
objected to being taken tc the police station
and it was with some difilculty that Rich
When within a half block of the. station
Heller gave sudden jerk and broke away
from the officer, running east on Pearl
known thief and 1t was not his intention to
permit him to escape SO easily. He drew
but as the warning was unheeded, he fired
His intention was to wing" his prisoner,
and his aim was as good as his intention,
for the bullet struck the man in the arm.
That did not stop him, however, and he
soon outran his pursuer.
The shot was heard at the police station,
but by the time the officers could get out
OF the building Heiser and his pursuer had
disappeared Superintendent Powell ordered
a search of the neighborhood to be made.
as it was supposed that the shooting ARRAY
had occurred in one of the houses in the
vicinity. A party of the officers went
through Pearl to East street. where they
were met by detective Richards, who ex-
planned what had happened and said that
he thought that his prisoner had run into
the furniture factory of Spiegel & Thoms,
near by A search made of the place,
and Joe Stevens, the station-house Janitor,
found Heller crouching in a dry Kiln Heller
port his hiding place, but Stevens ordered
him out. His wounds were dressed at the
station hY Police Surgeon Kahlo.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02

expenses and bridge over the deficits
caused by his tariff policy and the fail
ure of Democratic Congress to make
any provision for increasing the reve-
nues. Admitting the necessity for these
bond issues and the Presidents honest
desire to maintain the public credit, no
one can deny that the last issue at least
was a very costly one to the govern
ment and miserably managed in every
respect.
1t would puzzle the Presidents most
ardent admirer to find anything in these
features of his financial policy calcu-
lated to promote the cause of interna-
tional bimetallism. Neither is there
anything in his public utterances. Few
men in public life have said as many
or as nard things against silver as Mr..
Cleveland, and his friendly words for
bimetallism have been few and far be-
tween. The only expressions that have
come from the White House in recent
years in favor of international bimetallic
action were during the term of Mr..
Cleveland's predecessor. Mr.. Cleveland
has been too busy pushing the policy
that has resulted in closing European
countries to American meats to have
any time for promoting the cause of
International bimetallism.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02
MIR. CLEVELAND AND INTERNATION-
Al BIMETALLISM.

The Sentinel quotes an alleged remark
Of Mr.. Cleveland relative to the changed
attitude of the British Parliament
towards bimetallism and says. ..The
President has cause to congratulate
his policy" What policy? The finan-
cial policy enunciated or formulated by
Mr. Cleveland consists. first, of a tariff
policy that has caused a general de-
preston OF business, large falling off
in foreign trade. the reduction Of gov
eminent revenues below expenditures
and constantly increasing deficit.
A second feature of the Presidents
financial policy was his unqualified in
dorsement of Secretary Carlisles wild
and vicious currency bill. which was so
promptly and deservedly killed OF
this plan. which went to its grave I'M
wept. unhonored and unsung. Mr.. Cleve-
land said in his last annual message:
The Secretary explains it so plainly,
and it's advantages are developed by
him with such remarkable clearness
that any effort on my part to present
argument in its support would be super
fiuous. / shall therefore content myself
with an unqualified Endorsement of the
Secretary's proposed changes IN the
law" The Presidents unqualified in
dorsement of this plan was inferred in
the same grave with the plan itself.
Still another feature of Mr.. CIeye-
lands financial policy has been the sale
OF bonds to reolenish the gold reserve.
enable the government to meet current
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02
THE NEW NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

If s.ir. Wilson be made acknowledgement
he ought to originate some plan by which
the consumer could escape the tax for post
age.-Louisville Commercial Rep)
We can see no reason why Mr.. Wilson
should not make as good record in the
Postoffice Department as he has made in
the House,--New York Tribune (Rep.)
The only thing to be said in justification
Of the appointment of Mr.. Wilson as Post
master-general Is that it puts him where
he can't do any more tinkering with the
tarif.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat Rep)
He will so into office with the advantage
of a trained force of subordinates, and GER
tainly with the best wishes of those who are
his political opponents, as well as those who
belong to his household of political faith.
Chicago Inter Ocean Rep)
Mr. Wilson will no doubt make a good
Postmaster-ge general. 1t is to be hoped.
though. that he will not insist on lowering
the tariff on letters SO much that bonds will
have to be issued to run the Postoffice De-
Observation-Disclosures Enquirer Oem)
The President has done well to appoint
Mr.. Wilson to high federal office. 1t was
could be made to a man who encountered
the resentment of his neighbors in the serv-
ice of his Nation.-Chicago Times Oem)
He is more man of the study than Of the
parliamentary arena. however. and 1t is not
unlikely that In the authoritative position of
-SeueTdis Wncir lie Will uOL iisive
to fortify every effort with strategy, he will
make an even better record. At all events
he Is likely to make worthy successor to
the able and energetic Mr.. Bissell.-Chicago
Record Qnd)
His distinguished devotion to the party's
principles has given him the affection of
all Democrats. No honor is. too exalted for
him. Mr.. Cleveland's administration will be
stronger than before-not because Mr.. Bis
sell was not successful officer, but because
Congressman Wilson is an older soldier in
the field of national Democracy.-St. Louis
Republican Dem.)
He is a man of great intellectual ability.
breadth of character and moral strength.
He certainly will not convert his depart
ment into mere party machine. and there
is no reason to doubt that he will administer
it's affairs skillful1y and wisely. In adj
dition to this he will be a very valuable adj
wiser in matters pertaining to general adj
ministrative pvlicy.--Chicago Herald (Dem)
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02
STEFFEN MAY MOVE.
Says He Is Not Receiving Justice
What the Men Claim.

The cigar makers until recently employed
by Andrew Steffen are still out, but Mr..
Steffen says If they do not return to work
by Monday morning he will remove his
shop from this city to Cincinnati. The men
term Mr.. Steffen's statement as a bluff.
They say he will not take the men back
but for short time, when he will dis
charge them. There is a mystery connect
ed with the boycott upon Steffen's shop
which an outsider is unable to fathom.
From all that can be learned it seems that
the are staying out from distrust
from a fear that Mr.. Steffen is going to do
something. His offering to take ten or
twelve back at the union wages IS tRken by
them to be a. declaration that he Proposes
to have just enough work done here by
union men to enable him to use union labels,
and that he proposes to have the mcst of
his work done by cheap tenement-house
labor. This Mr.. Steffen denies. and he adds
that he will keep increasing his force until
all the men are at work. Recently Mr..
Steffen received an order for cigars from
the West, and he sent for dozen of his
old workmen, offering to. pay them the
union scale. They declined without
surance could be given them that all the
work was to be done by union men and the
shop was to be a union shop. The cigar
makers will hold meeting this morning
to consider the matter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02

A table Of municipal statistics re-
Gently published makes a remarkably
favorable showing for Indianapolis. The
table shows the population, municipal
debt, assessed valuation of property and
tax rate in 10 cities of the United
States. 1t shows that the debt Of this
city is very much smaller than that of
any other city of its population, smaller
than many cities of half It's population,
and that no other city in any Northern
State has nearly as low a tax rate. The
average rate of taxation in the cities
named is from two to three and in some
instances four times as great as in this
city. The debts and tax rates of few
cities are given at random:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02

Mr.. Frenzel did not do himself justice
when he said that he gave no attention to
the newspapers. For years he was the
power behind the throne in one of the
local newspapers, and all the while he is
ever ready to convince them of the COR
reotness of his views No man is more
courteous to newspaper men or more will
ing to give information. Sometimes he is
more than willing. When, therefore, he
puts himself on level with Commissioners
Roth and Adam by following them in ex-
pressions to the effect that he pays no at
tention to newspapers, he does himself
very gross injustice which the Journal
must resent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02

1t having been intimated in certain
quarters that the report which the
Journal gave of Mr. Langsdale's attack
upon the Grand Army Sept !, 1898, is not
correct, the following. from the report
of the Indianapolis News. which has.
until the past few days, been the Langs-
dale organ. is subjoined for the general
information:
The question has been settled. We We're
opposed to it the changing of the dates)
when it was discussed some time ago by
men who are seeking to get before the
public. They hare been aroused by
name Of soldiers. You do this thing
will spike. you to the last shot. will use
every method within my power to antagon-
lie this board. If these dates are removed
I will appeal to the patriotic people of In
q d-p for these men. The worst men the
Grand Army has the men who are
opposing rs i'm this matter. They have
killed the order SO far this State is con-
cerned. These men did not lead in the war.
but are attempting TO lead the Grand Army.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02

The Republican members of the COM
mittee on ways and means can con-
graduate themselves that their appro-
priation bill was accepted by the COM
mittee of the whole without any inn
portant change. These gentlemen
Messrs. Allen. Merritt. Statesman. Will
loughby, Mcintosh, Crozier and Spaul-
ding-did their work in the committee
room with a conscientious purpose to
meet the demands of the taxpayers and
the Republicans of the House heartily
sustained them. 1t is a bill which can
be defended. 1t has cut the benevolent
institutions little. but if there is no
other way to enforce business methods
in expenditure cut in the revenues
will help. There are no appropriations
for greenhouses and like Injuries.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02

The Journal is in favor of paying pub
lie officers fair salaries, and the State
Of indiana is abundantly able to do so,
but the suggestion that the salary of the
Governor should be increased to $4,000
or $4,000 does not seem to be founded
on reason. AT present the Governor re-
ceives $4,000 a year This is not munifi-
cent, but it is fairly liberal The Gov
ernor of New York receives $4,000, of
Pennsylvania $4,000. of Onio SS,000 of
Illinois $4,000 Indiana ranks below all
these States in population and wealth.
Michigan pays her Governor $4,000 a
year, Iowa $4,000, Kansas $4,000, Ne
braska $500. Minnesota $4,000. The
number of States which pay their Gov
ernors less than Indiana does is much
greater than the number which pay.
more.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02

Some one writes the Journal to in
quire why it has not commented on the
disturbances in Savannah, Ga. Except
to applaud the Mayor for doing his duty
In protecting personal rights. there is
nothing more to say than that the au-
xhorities in such cases as that Of ex-
priest Slattery are compelled to exer-
else their. powers in behalf Of men who
make business of delivering trades
intended to stir I'D strife.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02

From Sept to Dec. 81. 1898. under the
Mckinley law $15.3O5,665 worth of a
score of kinds of goods were imported.
During the corresponding period of 1894
the value Of the same kind of goods pur-
chased abroad was SOS, $780, $50. or nearly
double. All of this merchandise could
home capital and labor over $4,000, 900.
During the same period foreign coun-
tries took s14.2sS. 4S5 less OF our products
than in 1898. This shows that the
doubling of certain kinds of imports has
been attended by a loss of exports,
which: is just the opposite of what the
free-traders have told us would follow
a reduction of tariff duties.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02
MIR. evans wooden, Secretary.

Evans Wooden. the new secretary of the
Commercial Club, began his duties with
that organization yesterday William
Fortune, who has acted in that capacity
since the organization of the club, retired
from the office Thursday night. Mr.. For
tune says that for time, at least, he in
tends 10 take some needed rest and devote
himself to his private affairs. which for
some time have been, to certain extent,
neglected He gays he has several business
thing for some time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02
:. Charles DENLY. United states sec

Mr.. Charles DENLY, United States Sec
rotary of legation at Picking, who is
now in this country on leave of alb
sence, says the main reason why Eng
land has the lions share of trade in
China and the East is that she makes
speciality of educating her consuls and
using them for the extension and pro-
motion of British trade. Mr.. DENLY
thinks that to get the best results our
consular service should be made pro-
fession. with a certain tenure of Office
and promotion for capable service.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02

1t Is said the real reason why Post
master-general Bissell resigned was
that his official duties seriously inter-
fered with the performance Of his work
as counsel of the Lehigh Valley and
other railroads which also paid him
salaries. and he could not conscientious
ly receive pay from corporations and
neglect the duties of the position. If
common report is true there is another
member of Mr.. Cleveland's Cabinet who
is not so Conscientious
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02

The Secretary OF the Treasury has
sent to Congress list of twenty-five
errors in the Democratic tariff act to be
healed. For the supreme error of pass
ing 1t the industries OF the country are
paying the penalty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02

In his testimony before the School
Board investigating committee Mr.. John
p. Frenzel resented with offended dig
nifty a question whether he had "a
cinch" on a certain real estate deal and
whether he did not regard 1t as "a
snap" He declared that he did not
know what was meant by those ex-
pressions, and intiinated his general
Ignorance or slang. This is the first
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02
She Sighed.

She sighed She had been looking into
the mirror, but still she sighed.
Yes she admitted, II have reached
the age when must expect to stand up in
crowded car. ! can neither get a seat on
account OF my youthful beauty nor by rea-
son of my helpless old age
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02

The indianapolis correspondent Of a
prominent Democratic paper, about a
week ago, kindly appointed the Hon.
jain G. Shanklin to a desirable posi-
ton within twenty miles of Vienna"
but, singular to state. the appointment
has lot yet been confirmed by the
United States Senate
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02

The bill for the management of the
benevolent institutions in accordance
with the last caucus action has not yet
been presented. 1t should be enacted
without fail, since 1t will open the way
TO a better service and to the saving Of
thousands of dollars annually
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.


The poet wandered through the fields.
He thought the birds would sing to him;
The balmy air, the ripping rills,
Were pleasant signs Of spring to him
Just then cod wave came along
And didn't do a thing to him!
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02

In spite Of the statement Of Secretary
Carlisle, Senator German, who knows a
great deal about national finances, says
there will be deficit of $6O0OO.OO0 June
30. and OF $soO0O.OOO at the end OF the
calendar year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02

The figures in this table were fur
nished by the mayors of the respective
cities, and they prove conclusively that
in respect of municipal indebtedness and
rate of taxation Indianapolis is by far
the most favored city in the United
States.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02

Did the superintendent Of schools in
this city go to the Legislature and OPP
pose the library bill by vote Of the
school commissioners or that part Of
them who are disposed to make it an
asylum for their relatives?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02

The students of the Northwestern Uni
versity Law School, at Chicago, are in
state of mutiny against an order of the
faculty requiring all candidates for degrees
to appear at graduation exercises in Ok
ford caps and gowns. Popular sympathy
will be with the students School uniforms
may be we'll enough for children, but
grown young men and prospective expound-
ers Of American law ought not to be re-
auired to wear such togSery.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

Can 10 found mt the following places
pAHIS-American Exchange In Paris, SO Boulevard
do Capucines.
NEW YORk-Gilsey House. Windsor Hotel and
Aston House.
ave- and Barring st.
CHICAGO-Paimer House. Auditorium Hotel and
r. 0. News Co, 81 Adams street
CINcINNATI--J. Il. HawIey q Co.. 154 Vine st.
LGUISvILLE-C. 4. Deerine, northwest corner Of
Third and Jefferson sts., and Louisville Book Co..
1856 Fourth ave.
ST LoUIS-Union News Company. Union Depot.
WARRINGTON. ID. c. Riggs House. Ebbitt House.
Wtlard's Hotel and the Washington News Ex-
change, 14th street, bet Penn. ave. and II street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02

Whatever the Legislature dies or fails
to do. it is proceeding with it's business
in an orderly and attentive manner, and
with full attendance. The enforce
ment OF the rules In the House keeps
those who are not members from press
ing themselves upon those who are.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02

ate yesterday with an emphasis which
will teach the gambling fraternity that.
after being driven out of Illinois, they
cannot find an ASYLUM in Indiana.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02

The Governor has not vetoed any bills
Ayet but two or three are lowering about
in his vicinity upon which he will dis
play his capacity in that direction. Thus
far the Governor has got along lrcre
amicably with the Republican than he
did with the last Democratic Legislature.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02

A brother of General Jose Aguirre, who
was arrested in Havana few days ago
as a suspect in connection with the Cuban
revolution, lives in St. Louis. He pre-
diets that the present uprising will prove
more formidable than any previous one.
and says the insurgents will suffer any
thing rather than submit again to Spanish
y,1isr,sla
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02

If persons with venerable and some
what imaginative claims against the
ktate which previous legislatures have
not granted are at expense in hope of
succeeding in this they will save money
and disappointment later on if they
should cease to wait upon this body. 1t
Is not in that sort of business.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02
Misery Id FOLLOW.

Nav, what is a horrible example?''
asked the youngest boy, looking UP from
his newspaper.
The eldest boy stopped his figuring long
enough to say: wait till you get into
albegra and youth find any amount of EN-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02
Mrs. long WIN Preach.

There will continue to be services at the
Central Universalist Church. corner Of
Sixth and New Jersey streets, notwith-
standing the resignation Of the pastor. Rev.
III. @. Sculmers. The pulpit will be filled
next sunday BY Mrs. Az Virginia Long. wife
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02

The Journal erred in saying that George
Rogers Clark never lived in Indiana, even
during the territorial period He lived at
GAINESVILLE Clark county, several years
prior to his removal TO Kentucky. where
he died
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02

we imported 2SsS.2el bushels at cost Of
ST. .4l6. Most Of our imported potatoes
come from Germany. whose aggregate potato
crop is very much larger than that of the
United States
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-02

Farming can hardly be said to be over
done in this country as long we import