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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-21
FREDERICK DOUGLASS.

Frederick Douglass was the man who
compelled a reluctant people to admit
that man of African blood could be an
intellectual force. In the face of OBJ
stacles now not possible, the born slave
rose steadily. step by step. to the posi-
ton of one Of the really great men OF
the period In which he lived. Long be-
fore the war; with an intellectual per-
sistence which was only less admirable
than his high moral courage. he had
won reputation as one Of the great
orators to whom cultivated audiences
would listen. While under the potent
spell of his eloquence, compound of
logic, pathos, satire and wit, prejudice
melted away. and 1t was forgotten that
he belonged to a race to which in his
earlier days the attribute of manhood
was denied. With commanding figure,
voice of rare compass and meditation,
a diction cultivated and full and an In
tellect acute and brilliant, he had no SUI
perior during his best years on the one
theme to which his life was devoted.
With his other rare gifts he possessed a
rare judgment. If he could not get for
his race what he felt was their right,
he fell into line with those whom he be-
ieved were in part right He was one
of the first Abolitionists to join the Re-
publican party and to give it the hearth
est allegiance. During the war he put
his faith in Abraham Lincoln. while
other radicals embarrassed him. When
emancipation came, he saw all the diff
culties, and used his great influence to
prepare his race for citizenship. From
first to last he urged the colored people
TO win a place in the Nation by indus
try and education. At the same time,
he demanded equal rights and justice
for them under the laws of the land.
To his influence is due much of the
progress which so many colored people
have achieved. To thousands of the
younger men of the race his robust
manhood and his great intellectual pow
err have been an inspiration. And well
they may be; for in the history of the
country, taken all in all. there is no
more marvellous career than that of the
man who was a slave when twenty-one
years Of age and man of national rep
utation an intellectual force when he
was forty With all his intellectual
gifts and high purposes he was a man
of noble and generous impulses. When
he visited the man who had owned him
as a slave. and found him in need of
the comforts of life, in the kindest and
NEST transformations manner he gave re-
lief. In short: in all his years of vigor-
GUS manhood he has presented to his
countrymen of all races a character and
a career which all must admire. and
which all can contemplate with profit.
He will hold place in history among
the greatest of Americans
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-21

are furnishing all the gas they can with
their present facilities. AS the Mayor
says, they. have inferentialiy agreed to
furnish a full supply to all their pat
rons. and failure to do this calls for
some action on the part of the city.
For 1t must be remembered these COM
panies do not occupy the position of
private contractors They are enjoying
a franchise granted by the city and act
ing under city ordinance formally acc
cepted by them in writing. One section
OF this ordinance is as follows
In consideration OF the use of the streets,
alleys. avenues and lanes and public
grounds OF the city, and of the granting of
this franchise, all corpora tons. companies.
OF the rights under this ordinance shall.
as a condition TO the exercise of the fran
chise herein granted, furnish natural gas
to consumers for and at the schedule OF
prices following. to wit:
Then follows the schedule of ordi-
nance rates. The ordinance further
provides that "any corporation. COM
pany. firm or individual accepting the
provisions of this ordinance shall be
compelled to furnish gas to all appli-
cants for any purpose along its, his or
their lines Of mains. whenever applied
for Thus it is evident that the ac-
ceptance of the ordinance by the COM
Danies constituted contract with the
city by which they became bound to
furnish gas to all applicants along their
lines at the ordinance rates, and by i'm
plication a sufficient amount of gas for
the needs of the consumer. Failure to
do this should invoke action on the part
of the city to enforce compliance with
the contract or show cause why the
franchise should not be revoked. The
companies have no right to collect full
ordinance rates from a single consumer
while they are furnishing only third or
half as much gas as they have implicitly
agreed to furnish. 1t is no answer to
the just complaints of suffering patrons
who have paid in advance for a full
supply of gas. and who receive only a
modicum of what they have paid for,
to be told by the companies that they
are doing the best they can with their
present facilities. They should either
increase their facilities so as to enable
them to comply with the ordinance con-
tract or they should be made to suffer
the penalty for noncompliance in some
form. The companies have got what
they contracted for, viz, the use of the
streets and alleys of the city, and the
people have right to insist that they,
too, shall get what they contracted for.
Consumers in their individual capacity
have no remedy against the companies,
but they have a right to expect that
the city. which holds rod over the
companies in the franchise they enjoy,
will compel them to comply with their
implied contract to furnish an adequate
amount of gas in cold as well as in
warm weather.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-21

That large and enthusiastic meeting
OF Republicans which was held in the
auditors office at Rushville, Chairman
Gowdv presiding. and which Endorsed
the action Of the legislative caucus and
furnished a new definition OF nonparti-
sanism. seems to have been the only one
OF the kind. AT least the Journal has
not yet received reports of similar meet
tngs In other counties. Chairman
Gowdy should see to 1t that some more
large and enthusiastic meetings are
held. and held at once; and as a matter
OF course his now celebrated definition
of nonpartisanism should be included in
the resolutions adopted
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-21

At O'Clock this afternoon the first of
Mr. Charles Zeublin's lectures on Social
Reform in Fiction" win be given in thu
lecture room of Plymouth Church. There
will be six OF this course. The subject Of
the lecture this afternoon is The Factory
System-Dickcns's Hard Times.''' There
will be lecture in this course each sue
ceeding Thursday afternoon. The cost il
81 for the course. A second course OF six
lectures py Lroiessor 1sunn I'm, on ~ zen s1-
evening in the hall OF the nav manual
training school. Those who have had the
opportunity OF attending these lectures
speak in the highest terms or their his
torical and practical value.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-21

ing OF the distinguished honors paid to
the memory OF the late United States
minister In the City Of Mexico. 1t may
be remarked that 1t was in this month
Of February. 1S4s. that the treaty OF
peace was signed which ended the war
between the United States and Mexico
The rapid course. swift success. short
duration and brilliant results OF this
war have scarcely a parallel in history
For many years after its close the Mex
lean people entertained a very bitter
feeling toward the United States. but
this appears to have quite disappeared
The honors paid to Minister Gray seem
TO have been as sincere as they We're
unusual.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-21

Of the unburied Minister Gray. II the
dead official had not been citizen of
Indiana the act would not have been
quite so shameful; but being an Indiana
man. whose body has not yet been re-
ceived at the State capital, the thing is
In the highest degree disgraceful. For
Senator Voorhees,. who has had oppor-
tunity to learn something of the pro-
prieties of life. to participate in such an
indecency is an insult to the people Of
the State he represents
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-21

The great success OF the new govern
ment loan cannot but be gratifying to
patriotic Americans. Notwithstanding
the laundering management by which
Ats negotiation was marked. The rapid
ity with which both the foreign and do
rpestic allotments were absorbed affords
signal proof OF the financial stability
and high credit of the government at
home and abroad. For this no thanks
the national government.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-21

The Journal has not the pleasure of
the acquaintance of Mr.. John Pioutros-
XII, now of Hammond, and recently of
the Fifteenth United States Infantry.
but 1t nevertheless tenders him it's con-
gratulations. as it will to every other
man who defends his wife and himself
against the assaults OF ruffians who at
tempted to kill him because, as soldier
he oheyed orders. In defending himself
and wife he killed one of his assailants
upon which result the public, as well
as Mr.. Pioutroski, may be congratu-
lated. There is a courage and GOODNESS
in the conduct of the ex-soldier which
speaks well for the school in which he
was taught. Mr. Pioutroski should be
released from custody just as quickly as
legal formality will permit.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-21

In convention of Republican soldiers in
an Eastern State, in 1872, Fred Douglass
was invited to speak. He began fol-
lows: Not having been fighting soldier
In the war. wholly at loss to under
stand why I am invited to participate in a
soldiers assemblage. unless it is necessary
for some one to give color to the occa-
n,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-21

II the demonstration Of the silver SEN
ators was merely intended to stiffen the
backbone OF the silver cause and hasten
an international timetable agreement.
they might have reached the end by a
more direct path. Many IL not most of
the Republican Senators would vote for
resolution favoring international ac-
tion for safe solution OF the silver
sruaaffop
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-21

The American Title and Land Register
publishes statistics showing the total amount
of real estate transfers In number OF cit
les for the month Of January. 1895, and
the rate Of increase or decrease in COM
parison with the same month IN 1894. The
transfers for this city were S37.1l0, being
an increase of IL per cent. over January.
1894. Detroit. st. Paul and Kansas City
showed a decrease
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-21
The INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

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do Capncines.
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-21

The shameless greed OF spoilsmen was
never so brazenly exhibited as 1t was
yesterday when the two Indiana Sena-
tors and Representatives Brown and
Taylor, Chairman Taggart and Captain
Allen. OF Frankfort. presented them
selves at the White House to ask that
Mr.. shankqn be appointed the successor
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-21

he INDUCES tendency to dislike Sena-
tor Turpie. Not to speak Of his sunny
disposition and genial qualities. Senator
Turpie is very learned. 1t is stated on
good authority that he can read the
letters of "Junius" In the original.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-21
The New Version.

oh, father dear father, come home with
now.
Tho clock in the steeple strikes one;
The clothes in the tub are in soak in the
shed.
And the cooking has got to be done.
For when mother comes home from her
work at the polls
She'll be hungry and cross as a bear,
So take off your coat, paw, and roll up
your sleeves.
And dish UP the home bill of fare.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-21

To a correct understanding of current
events It is essential to remember that
the government credit on which the
present national administration is do
Ing business was created and estab-
lished by the Republican party
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-21

The one thing which may chill the ar
dor of the Cleveland fetish worshiper Of
The mugwump variety in New York is
the frequent championship of the Presi-
dent by Senator David Bennett Hill.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-21

The report of the ways and means
committee. as far as made. will not
please those who have enterprises which
they desire to push at the expense Of
the taxpayers. but the latter will be de-
lighted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-21

1t is somewhat singular that while a
bill Is pending in our Legislature to
abolish the poll tax one has been intro
duced In the Legislature OF Kansas.
where the tax was abolished several
years ago. to restore it, 1t is but fair
TO say. however. that the progressive
sentiment of the times. especially
abolition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-21

1t has been suggested that the Presi-
dent will make Chairman Wilson, OF the
ways and means committee, minister to
Mexico. on the ground that he Is more
popular abroad than at home.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-21

The House ways and means commit
tee seems not to be taken with the idea
of developing greenhouses at the ex-
pense OF the people.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-21
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.
Mild Love.

II cannot say that I love him wildly"
admitted the Chicago young lady, ''but still
think he will make good enough hus-
band for year or so.''
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-21

He-Perhaps you are aware that most of
the great inventions Of the world are con-
ceived by
She-Oh, they are driven to inyenting.
They haven't any hairpins to do things
with
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-21

Mr.. Cleveland mede very bad bar
gain with the foreign gold syndicate,
but it was not half as bad a bargain
as the American people made when they
elected him President in 1892.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-21
Mrs. EIixa j. Brown.

Mrs. Eliza J. Brown. widow OF Elisha
w. Brown who died In 1859, died yesterday
at her home. No. 47s Broadway. The fun
eral will occur Friday. Mrs. brown was
born In Salem. O.. in 1914 and has lived
In indianapolis since 1928 Her six living
children are j. G. Bacon. OF Muncle, Robert
d. Bacon. John l. Bacon. George w. Bacon,
Charlotte Borne and Fannie KlinssnSmith.
all of this city. She lived 10 see eighteen
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-21
He Kncw IT.

My son. said the kindly old gentleman
to the youth he saw loafing in the billiard
hall, you ought not to be idling in here.
Time is money, my young friend.
Eyes, 1 know it." responded the youth.
Forty cents an hour
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-21

1t may be remarked that the generals
who have attacked without having made
careful reconnaissance have not at
tanned high position on the roll of
military fame.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-21
Ke.slcr, 40, pierce. so7.

In last nights play In the billiard contest
at the Union League Club. Kessler scored
III points and Pierce 80. making the totals.
KessIer, 24S, and Pierce 307. The contes:
Will continue tonight and tomorrow night,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-21

If It Is permitted to escape into other States
they may find 1t necessary to demand dam
ages OF the Offending commonwealth.
The Washington times., 1895-04-03
CUPID IN QUARANTINE.
a Lover Visited His Sweetheart and Had
the Best OF Reasons for Staying Late


1t is not often that a feryent lover objects
to being locked up with his sweetheart,
but young Frank Fairman is just now in
such a predicament, while the young
woman's father is forced to find shelter
in a nearby stable, says the Philadelphia
Record. In this case the lover may be ex-
cused for objecting, because his sweetheart
is suffering with smallpox and her home is
being strictly quarantined by the board of
health
The sweetheart in question is Miss Mamie
Tull, a comely maiden of II summers.
who resides with her parents on Joyce
street, a small thoroughfaTe running west
from Frankford avenue below CleaTfieId
street. She was taken i'll Wednesday.
Thursday evening her beau, Frank Fair
man, who is a Reading railroad clerk, and
who had heard OF her illness. paid her
visit. While he was in the house board of
health officials dropped in. They decided
that Miss TuiI had smallpox and promptly
quarantinei the house.
A bout the same time Mamie's father.
Henry TuIl, who is foreman in a nearby
sales stable, returned TO bis house only
to find himself barred out and with no
place to lay his head save the hay loft of
the stable at which he is employed.
All day long every day since Thursday
last the imprisoned lower, while not at
tending at his sick sweetheart's bedside,
sits looking out of the second-story front
W indow, not even daring to raise it to CON-
municate with those he knows and would
like to talk to on the outside. The locked
out father makes frequent visits 10 his
home to inquire of the guarSis as TO the condi-
tion OF his sick child and his wife and other
children who are also in the house with her.
The wants OF the family are, attended to
and messages carried from them to those
outside by a messenger specially employed
by the board of health for that purpose.
AS Miss Tull's case is a fully developed
one of smallpox it is altogether likely that
young Fairman will have yet two weeks
more to remain where he is. Meanwhile,
people of the neighborhoed are doing all
they can for the peculiarly situated family.
The Washington times., 1895-04-03

Club will be held tonight at the boat house
and large attendance is expected.
The terms of four members of the board
of governors will expire at this meeting and
there will be an election to fill the vacan-
cies. For the executive offices there
will be little competition and the present
officers will be reelected, with one ex-
ception.
The most interest centers in the selec-
tion of float officers For the captaincy
there are several candidates whose names
have already been given in Tie Times.
The friends OF VIII NJ. Offley have received
his consent to run for this important Of
flee and his election, it is said, W would be
popular one especially with the other
boat clubs here. He is assured strong
support.
The standing committees for the year
Will also be elected at the meeting to-
night.
The Washington times., 1895-04-03
ACROSS THE OCEAN.

London, April 3.-The Standard says
that the settlement of the Pamir question,
as announced Monday in the House OF
Commons by Sir Edward Grey, Parlia-
mentary Secretary of the Foreign Office,
virtually confirms the Granville Gort
chakoff compact of 1875.
London, April "a Berlin dispatch to
the Times says the ruling tribe of NADIA
gascar have expelled the French mer-
chants from Morondava The Frenchsquad-
ron cooperating with the land forces, has
captured Marovoay, Lispisoa, Mahambo,
and Belsiboka. The Hoya commander-in-
chief was killed.
London, April "a diiispatch to the
Times from Berlin says that the pro-
prietors Of the Kreuzzeitung, the organ of
the Ultra Conservatives. have notified
Baron Wilhelm Won Hammerstein, the chief
editor OF that paper, that his services
will not be required after July. It is prob
able that the matter will be taken to the
law courts.
The Washington times., 1895-04-03
FATHER sTEPHAN'S KERDIGNITY
Pope Leo Makes Him Private Cham.
berlain and He VIII Go TO Rome.


berlain and He VIII Go 10 Rome.
Rev. Joseph A. Stephan. head of the
Catholic Bureau of Indian Schools at No.
941 street northwest, was yesterday
made private chamberlain to Pope Leo
XIII. He receives the title of Mgr.
Stephan, and is to become one of the I'M
mediate attendants OF the Pope at the
Vatican, with the duty OF receiving yisi-
tors seeking al audience there
The announcement was made by Mgr.
SatOlli yesterday at a dinner given ut the
Papal legation in honor of the festival day
OF St Francis de Paul, after whom the
delegate is named Mgr. Satolli said last
night that onl yhalr a dozen priests were
present, and the dinner was a private
affair, made remarkable only by his con-
feTTing the distinction upon Father Stephan
The new title and honor is in recognition
of Father Stephan's faithful and very sue
cessful service among the Indians, and par
ticuIarly his work here in the past few
years at the head of the bureau in be-
half of Indian schools. In that position
he has become well known to public n.en
of all classes, high government officials,
Representatives. and Senators.
The rank came TO him as complete sur
prise. 1t was suggested TO the authorities
al Rome By Mgr. Satolli about a month
ago and was promptly granted.
The office carries with it the wearing
OF the purple as mark of dignity.