Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 July 1884 — Page 5

United in them. He resembles them In their Incomprehensible mixture of motives, their mingled worldlines# and asceticism, their extraordinary blending of prophetic sentiments with mathematical calculations, their enormous individual sacrifice and their keen eye to commercial advantages. A pure morality, a positive theology, a practical mind, are three of his great qualities, and no one can read the history of Gordon without drawing parallels between him and the early Jesuits." . CURRENT PRESS COMMENT. ' The Democracy, like the Opportunist clique in France, is a party whose watchword is expediency. It Aas no conception of the strength of moral foi ces In .politics. The Republican party, on the other hand, came into existence as a party of principles. It has adhered to those principles for thirty years with great pertinacity, and, so far as matters of public policy are concerned, continues to present a united front to its demoralized antagonist.—St. Louis Globe-Democrat. Harper's Weekly is likely to suffer an enormous loss in circulation. Bnt do not give the publishers tbs benefit of the plea that it is due to systematic boycotting. The loss will not be felt half so severely Rsjt will be if it be the result of individual and voluntuary action. Leave boycotting to the associations and organizations that, while claiming the largest liberty of action, deny it to everybody who stands opposed to their selfish interests.—Cincinnati Commercial Gazette. It does not matter when, nor where, nor how a candidate for President was converted from a Catholic to a Congregationalism The question whether he is as rod and honest as the requirements of either church of far more importance. The great trouble is that our statesmen, no matter what religion they profess, are not burdened with true goodness of any denominational variety. It is difficult to conceive any form of sincere religions faith so bad that it would not improve some of them.—St. Louis Post-Dispatch. To every citizen tbe Republican party puts the question in this campaign: “Why not be an Americant" A broad American policy is to-day tbe sum and •übstanoe of Republicanism. For American labor it proposes protection. For American citizens, “whose filial instincts and love for kindred may have prompted them to revisit their native country,” to quote Mr. Blaine, it insists upon the fullest protection abroad, it intends to see that every American citizen enjoys the freedom to vote as he pleases and. the right to have his vote connted as he cast ft'. Tt seeks to extend 'over the continent an American'peace which no power shall dare break, and with it and nnder it to extend American commerce.—Philadelphia Press. But though the thousands in the Garden were unhappy, this fraud and swindle [the Sullivan fiasco] Will result in good. It will open the eyes of certain olassea to the fact that even a champion prize-fighter may be anything but a hero. It will convince a great many people, who needed convincing, that these •latches are wholly indefensible and unjustifiable, and ought never to be permitted. It will give a staggering blow to tbe whole pestilential business of prizefitting and “knocking out.” It will check ruffianism and lessen lawlessness. It will give our police force more time to attend to their proper duties, and will permit John L. Sullivan to devote himself with uninterrupted zeal to his Boston bar.—New York Tribune. The House, or, as it is commonly called, the Eaton bill, strips tbe States of rights guaranteed them by tbe Constitution and gives to Congress powers which do not belong to it. It is a partisan measure, vicious and dangerous. It would be worse than tbe existing law and worse than no law. It would be better for Congress to do nothing than to pass this mischievous bill. The Senate bill, on the other hand, is In its main features about as just and safe a measure as can be devised for dealing with electoral disputes. It may, perhaps, be improved or changed without detriment in some of its minor details. If a majority of the House will lay aside all partisan feeling and rise to the level of statesmanship it will accept this measure or its essential provisions and Make it the law of the land before Congress adjourns.—New York Herald, ’ r .

To the Temperance People of Indiana. The truest and best prohibitionists from all sections of Indiana are counseling carefulness and prudence in future movements of our forces in behalf of the cause of temperance. In March) last, the Christian Temperance Union of Indiana, by a bare majority, a large number of the members opposing it, passed a resolution declaring in favor of a State convention to nominate a prohibition ticket, in the contingency that neither •f the old parties pledged themselves for prohibition, As before stated, a large number of the truest and best members of the union at the time thonght the action hasty and inconsiderate; and from all quarters, lately, that view of the matter has been growing decidedly among the temperance workers generally: The action of the Republican State convention, in favor of calling a. constitutional convention, which very many of the best temperance people believe affords just the opportunity for getting a prohibition clause before the people and in the Constitution, has jnst been had. The Democratic State convention, with its Liqnor League alliance, has also just resolved against both a constitutional convention and against a prohibitidh amendment to go before the people'.: So the two parties have clearly defined theft : purposes for the future, the one to call a conven- j tion where the voice of the people can be heard, apart from party bias, the, other opposed to all phases of the popular Vote on the question. Thus the situation is altogether different to what it was in March last. By the way of a constitutional convention the temperance people would be able to come to a vote on a prohibitipii proposition in less than half the time it would be done through the action of two legislatures. And it seems wise to aot with prudence in view of all these things. 1 1 could not, and no true temperance man would, , do anything to cause division in pur ranks, for that would lead to defeat and disgrace to the cause we all cherish. In view of this situation of things, and in agreement with E. B. Reynolds, the President of the Grand Prohibition Council of Indiana, it : has been deemed wise to call the temperance rale of Indiana to meet in convention consult as to what may be the wisest and best course for us to pursue, and such consultation will be called soon, to meet in this city. Such oonvention will be composed of the truest and best temperance people in the State. They will be most competent to determine what shall be the wisest course to take; and it would be both unwise and disastrous to the cause for one or two gentleman at the head of the State organizations to decide in advance what such a convention should or should not db. I believe in trusting the people; and it would seem strange If we could not trust our own temperance people as to the course to he pursued in the future. J. A. Houses, President Indiana State Christian Temperance Union. Indianapolis, July 2. Perfectly Satisfied with the Platform, to the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal! Asa lifelong temperance man I desire to say shat I am entirely satisfied with the suggestion contained in the Republican State platform, that all such questions can be best considered In a constitutional convention. The fact that in both of the great political parties there is a wide difference of opinion regarding the proper eharactef'hnd scope of temperance legislation makes plain the utter folly of all attempts to •ettle the-matter as a political question on a party basis. * Such is the view generally taken by tempemneo men in this vicinity. Probably *ipety-nine out of every one hundred temperance men in this country nro uttorly opposed to a third party, organized for the purpose of making prohibition its sole issue. It is true we have in our midst one or two ill-balanced in dividuals, seekers of notoriety and cranky on all questions, who are preparing to attend the prohibition convention this month for the purpose of putting a prohibition ticket in the field; but they in no sense represent the liest sentiment of the temperance element hero. These cranks, should they pretend to voice temperance sbntiment here, will do so as falsifiers and slanderers, and earn tbe just contempt of the poople, who do not wish to be represented by any such men. Hoping our views here may meet with the approbation of all true tomperauee men in Indlnna, I am yours, eto. A Temperance Man. North Vernon, July 2. <• A 'Witty Onstomer Went to a drug store and askod for Sozodont. The store-keoper said, “We're out of that, but here is something just as good." The practical customer said, “No you don't,” and walked out to a neighboring (tore and got a bottle of Sozoionfe.

PRINCELY ENTERPRISE. Formal Reopening of the Magnificent Chicago Shoe House This Evening. The Handsomest Interior of Any Business Apartments in the State. A Brief Sketch of Mr. (J. L. W. Mack, the Merchant Shoe Prince of the West. This evening is arranged for the formal reopening of the Chicago Shoe House, and promises to be an event of more than ordinary interest in the business community. Aside from the Striking beauty of the rooms, music, birds and exotics will add interest to the occasion. Indianapolis has the reputation of being one of the handsomest cities in the United States, and in addition to this deserved repute her note as a great railroad center is surpassed by but a single inland city in the world. While in these features her citizens have taken considerable pride, there are other things connected with the capital which have not swollen the bosom of the average public spirited denizen with any large amount Os pride, notably among which is the general appearance of many of the retail stores. In this respect the city has seemed little more than an overgrown village. With, however, the advent of a number of new and enterprising spirits within the past few years, there is an overturning of the old fogy methods, and here and there is to be- observed the progressive spirit of enterprise in the remodeling of dingy stores into palatial appearing structures. And this brings us to the subject of our sketch, whose portrait illumines this page of to-day’s Journal,

MR. G. W. L. MACK is but thirty two years of age, and yet his business capacity would lead one to believe him of more mature years- Many of the readers of the Journal will remember his advent to the city four years ago, locating his store on North Illinois street. Without any pretentious display, but by a vim and push which never fail of their reward, within, a year Mr. Mack was obliged to seek a more convenientand prominent location, at No. 24 West Washington street. The history! of the progress of the business in his present lo- • catiqn. is familiar to aIL A liberal arid judicious use of printer’s ink, a stock of goods that met the requirements of’ the 'public, combined with the feet; that the prices offered were always less than others presented—these were the magnet that : attracted to this establishment the largest shoo trade enjoyed, by any house in Indiana. ,tgfV ENTERPRISE Has accomplished in this brief period what a decide of old fogyism could not begin to secure. It is a palpable fact, yet one which may not prove palatable to some competitors, that the Chicago Shoo House is better and more widely known than some establishments which have been located in the city for many years. It is a mistaken idea that a business man can sit down in the quiet of his business house and expect the public to hunt him up, no matter how courteous he may be or what may be tho excellent character of his goods. It is the wideawake, pushing, indefatigable merchant who through the Q newspapers invites the public daily to his store, and who, when they answer his invitation gives them honest goods and honorable treatment that wins the exalted place in business circles and throughout the community of consumers takes highest rank. Mr. Mack's success lies largely in the extent of his business, the magnitude of which can be appreciated when it is mentioned that he is operating at this time twenty of the largest shoe houses located in theleading cities of the WestOwing to the enormity of his business he is enabled to purchase his stock at much less figures than can other and smaller dealers. Besides this, be-has an eye open always for bankrupt stocks, which, when sold in bulk, usually bring about one-half what thoy are worth. This peculiar method of purchasing is also the means of enabling him to undersell all competition. While upon every side the howl of “shoddy’’ goes up from competitors, it is wagered that there is not a house in the State which carries a finer line of shoes than that now on display at No 24 West Washington street Just here it may not be inappropriate to mention that the Chicago Shoe House is sole agent in this city for the celebrated E. C. Burt shoes, the best in the market; also, the well-known Bnd popular Cox manufacture, and other well-known goods. There will be a formal opening of the newly fitted UP SHOE EMPORIUM This evening, an interior view of which is presented on this page. The store-room is about 125 feet deep, and to say that it is a business palace, or a princely commercial establishment is not in the least exaggerating. Everything that mechanical skill and ingenuity couid conceive has been brought into requisition to produce a business room which would be a constant source of pleasure to those doing business therein, and a most inviting place to patrons and visitors. With this aim in view, the Chicago Shoe Company’s room is indeed a convenient, and, in the fullest sense, a perfectly-finished business parlor. Twelve feet from the floor is a balcony running entirely around the room, upon which will bo kept a mammoth stock of shoes inliandsome cartoons. The distanoe from the balcony to tho ceiling is about twelve feet, thus making the entire height from’the floor below to tho coiling above the grand total of twenty-four feet Starting at tho foot of the wood oak stair-way, in the rear of the lowor room, are polished brass rails which continue up to and entirely around tho halcony above, a distance of nearly three hundred feet in all. This rail is highly burnished, and will gleam under the silver sheen of the electric lights like prisms of gold. The stairway is brosd and easy of u-

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cent. Upon the newel posts are two magnificent lamps of modern pattern, which add to the finish and grandeur, and which give the appearance of an entrance to a royal court THE FLOOR Is the work of the United States Encaustic Tile Company, of this city. It is made from an original .design. It is composed of broken pieces of : tiling of a variety of colors, which are put down :in cement and formed into tessellations or squares of about two feet, each square‘being bordered by regular six inch tiling. It makes not only a very durable floor, but a highly ornamental one, and is the only floor of the peculiar design in the State. THE WALL DECORATIONS Were done by Albert Gall, after an original design of Mr. J. B. Hardy, and throughout there is the highest evidence of the artist. The various colorings are blended most skillfully and harmoniously, with flecks of gold, silver and orange, intermingled with shades of red, woven in among the leaves and vines. The walls are, in tfword, beautiful. THE WOOD WORK Reflects much credit upon Mr. Shoemaker for its workmanlike finish. The shelvings are oiled pine, witli walnut trimmings around the cap or top moulding and at the base, and every part bears the impress of the skillful mechanic. THE CHANDELIERS Are from the house of Mr. W. W. Ramsey. They are handsome four-light patterns, with etched globes, and as they shed their brilliancy over this model shoe palace, they will also shed much honor upon Mr. R. for his artistic taste. THE PLUMBING Was done by the well-known firm of J. S. Farrell & Cos., and is a carefully executed piece of work. * THE FURNITURE Is frotp the house of King & Elflav. It is of oak material and a very unique pattern. THE ROOFING Is a patent burlap material, and was furnished and placed by the firm of W. A. Pattison, Reed & Cos. THE ARCHITECTURAL PLANS Display greatly advanced ideas over the old methods of finishing store rooms. Instead of depending upon the light admitted from the front and baek windows, with perhaps a ray coming through a hole in the floor as is ofttimes the ease, there isno second floor at all, excepting the galleries around the walls mentioned elsewhere id this article; thus the light is not obstructed i-n its deseent from the two immense roof windows, thirty odd feet above. The plans were furnished and executed by Robert P. Daggett, and are certainly progressive ideas. The ladies’ toilet room. At the rear of the second floor is a cosy retreat THE DISPLAY WINDOWS Are canopied with crystal metal, bedecked with silver staTS, and under the brilliancy of the electric lights resemble a shower of diamonds. HIGHEST HONOR, Mr. Mack deserves great credit and highest honor for giving to Indianapolis the handsomest interior presented by any busmeSshoiise in Indiana, and is deserving of'patronage in full accord with the princely cfiai-jicter of . enterprise which has actuated him in the management of this business venture. Mr. Mack is ably assisted in his. work here by ah efficient and courteous manager in the person of Mr. T. J. Brown, a Sterling business man and thorough gentleman:

Take Your Baskets and Go to tho Blpomingdale Glens, July 4, via 1., B. & W. Railway. Every arrangement perfected for taking party there and return without delay. Ample facilities for boating and bathing. Scenery tho finest in the. State. See advertisement on another page. Special Train For Chicago, via the 1., B. & W. road, Monday night, July 7, in charge of John Whitsett,-mar-shal of the McDonald Club. Headquarters at 138 South Illinois street Badges free. Telephone No. 706 (1., B. & W. ticket office; No. 138 South Illinois street) to brifi& yuh ticket to Chicago and return and a McDonald : badge, all for $4.75, and a nice fan thrown in to keep you cool. Young man, you can make no better investlhent than to take the thorough course of training at H. B. Bryant’s Chicago Business College. It will pay. Churches, Lodges, Societies, And all others who contemplate making up picnib parties this summer, or who desire a day or two of recreation in the country, with boating or fishing, are invited to call at ticket office, No. 40 West Washington street, and get full particulars in regard to facilities the Wabash road offers for their . accommodation, and the very low round-trip rates we are able to make. It will pay you to call on us before making final arrangements. T. C. Denny, Disk Passenger Agent “Buchu-Paiba.” Quick, complete cure, all annoying Kidney and Urinary Diseases. sl. • G E. KREGELO & WHITSETT, FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS, No. 77 North Delaware Streofc Telephone connection at office and residence. Carriages for weddings and parties. Davis's Grave Protector Will protect thegraves of your friends from desecration. Use no other. Order through your undertaker; Telephone 1067. 0. H. JENNE & GO., 20 South Pennsylvania Street CHILDREN'S CARRIAGES. Velocipedes, Bicycles and Tricycles, Express Wagons and Wlielbarrows, Lawn Tennis and Croquets, Hammocks. CHARLES MAYEE & CO. Noe- 29 and 31 W. Washington Street

A BRILLIANT EVENT!! FORMAL REOPENING OF THE Chicago Shoe House, NO. 24 W. WASHINGTON ST., T< )-N ICII IT! TO-NIGHT! (.INTERIOR VIEW OF CHICAGO SHOE HOUSE.) MUSIC, BIRDS AND EXOTICS, Under the Sheen of Electric Light! -> - ••••:. -eei'A' < if* if-: . ■ . '.ii .>. ■ .. ... i yv- ■ • StrT .: '. V . •••V R hd.v- - I- '• i COME. All are welcome. ' G.L.W.MACK,Prop.

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION CHICAGO, via the Danville Route, Only $4.75 for the Round Trip!; Tickets good going July 3 to 8, and retnrnirig till July 18, inclusive. Two through trains each Way. Reave Indianapolis, 7:30 a. m. daily, except Sunday; arrive, Chicago, 4 p.m. Leave Indianapolis, 11:10 p. m. daily; arrive, Chicago, 7:45 a. m. Leave Chicago, 9:00 a. m, daily, except Sunday; arrive, Indianapolis, 6:15 p. m. Leave Chicago, Sp. m. daily; arrive, Indianapolis, 3:50 a. m. Sleepers and recUnlng-chair ears on night trains (special train Monday night, July 7) on the spar trsok, west of Union Depot, at Bp. m., for the reception of passengers. Returning, car remains on same track till Ba. m., where passengers can sleep until that hour. Modern day coaches on day train. All trains leave Indianapolis from the Union Depot run through to Chicago without change, and land passengers at the C. ft E. I. depot, in the heart of the city, nearer the leading hotels than any other route. Principal street-car lines pass immediately in front of depot Be sure to buy tickets and secure sloeping-oar accommodations early, via the Danville Route, and save time aud money. i For further particulars, inquire at 138 South Illinois street, Union Depot, and Union office. GEORGE BUTLER, Genoral Agent, 138 South Illinois Street. NOTICE. By arrangement Messrs. Drew & Bennett have ceased to act for Georgo P. Blssell & Cos. aud George P. Blssell, trustee, in Indianapolis, and have turned over the office to A. M. De Soucliet, who will take their place. The said De Sonchet has authority only to give leases on property owned or controlled by ns for one year, to make necessary repairs, and to effect insurance and adjust lossos In case of tire. Alt other contracts, whether for longer leases or the purohase or sale of property, or for any other purposo whatever, must be submitted to us through him, and be approved by us ia writing before binding us. GEORGE P. BISSKLL ft CO. t ,-. GEORGE P. BIBSKLL, Trustee. Hartford, July 1,1884.

__ AMUSEMENTS. DICKSON’S GRAND JPERA -HOUSE. Friday and Saturday and Saturday Matinee. July 4 and 5, THREE GRAND GALA HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES! The Great Comedian, F. G. WHITE, Supported by COOKE 4 WEADON’S COMEDY COMPANY, In the Ever Popular Plays, ‘‘TOODLES,” ,{ “THECHIMNEYCOfiI'IER.” Fourth of .Inly Night—Ggand Fire works Display and Balcony Concert! Saturday Afternoon—Souvenir Matinee. Beautiful Fans for the Ladies and Children! Saturday Evening—Mr. White's Benefit! prices. Seats on sale at tho box-office. ELECTRIC-LIGHT SOAP Prepared by an entirely new method. Composed of the puresUrihAorkd; will not injure the fabric; will ulcaiUofebrios without rubbing. ELECTRIC SOAP MANUFACTURING CD. Manufacturers of 1 ‘Electric-Light Soap," and other popular brands. No. 206 S. Illinois Stroot, South aud Eddy Streets, Indianapolis, lud. . Cy Sold by all Grocers. FOR SALE-ONLY ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR, the Weekly Indiana State ? ownud. Send for it.

AMUSEMENTS. _ GILMORrS Th ea tr e MM fill AND DOUBLE aUIt-ssl THEATER. First Selection—“ Donna Juanita." Second —Medley. ELEVATED GARDEN. 1. Overture—“Semiramide”—Rossini. 2. Selections—“ Claude Duval"—Mioto. 3. Violin solo—Finale Seventh Concerto—Rode. “KICK.” 4. “Memories of the Fourth"—Cooper. N. B.—The'Xoo Orchestra is still alive after their bombardment on the Fourth. Transpire, perspire and sweat. 4th. JifMY. 4th. Grand State Celebration BROAD PIPPLE PARK. A DAZZLING ARRAY OF ATTRACTIONS! Among the Many Features, the Celebrated Vovager, CAPTAIN PAUL BOYTON, The Aquatic Wonder, has been seonrod. GRAND BALLOON ASCENSION! Professor Donald -will iniiko an asoension in hi* Mammoth Balloon, “City of Parts.*’ PROF. TOWNSEND, Tho Champion High-wire Walker of the World, will walk a one-quarter inch wire, suspended 100 feet high across the river, a distance of over 800 feet. BOAT RACES! Interstate contest between the Farragut Boat Club, of Ohio, aud the St. Joe Club, of Indiana. SINGLE SCULL RACES, in which some of the champion single scull oarsmen of the country will compete. An emblematic Coin Silvor Cup, gold lined, value $75, will be presented by the Model Clothing Company of Indianapolis to the crew winning the four-oared scull race. This cup ia on exhibition in the windows of the Model Clothing Company, 43 and 45 East Washington street. EXCURSIONS FROM ALL POINTS To Indianapolis at One Fare for the Round Trip. ty Admission to all, 25 oents. The Chicago Air. lino road will carry passengers to and from the grounds! Every Hour for 2u cent# Round Trip.

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