Indianapolis Leader, Volume 1, Number 22, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 January 1880 — Page 2

THE HDIMAPOLIS LEADIR. BAQBY & CO., Publishers. NDIANAPOLIS, - - INDIANA.

Entered as lecond-clas! matter at the Post Office at Indianapolis, Ind. Terms of Subscription Single Copy, 1 year, ' " 6 months, 3 months, ... - " "I month 12.00 1.00 20 1.75 Clubs of six, 1 year, each copy.... wo, i year, eacn copy, 1.50 RESUME OF THE WEEK'S NEWS. , There were 8,614 deaths in Chicago last year. Four millions of dollars in gold were sent to rew York for wheat operation. Parnell, the Irish agitator, had a magnin.cent reception in New York on Sunday night. Railroad stocks have not averaced so high. at the close of a twelvemonth, for many a year. The estate left by Hon. Aea Packer, the distinguished Pennsylvania is estimated at 17,500,000. Railroads running north and south an nounce an increased demand for cars to move the cotton crop. The receipts of grain in Cincinnati last year were the largest in the history of the city, being 11,263,275. United States Senator Houston. of Alabama, died at Athens, Ala., on Wednesday, and was buried on Friday. Congress met again yesterday tor the first time since the holiday recess. Nothing of great importance was done. Henderson, Parks & Co. closed up hog killing on Wednesday. Total killing for the season 20,019. against 12,000 for 1878. Barney O'Brien, 16 years old, fell down a shaft at West Stockbridge, Mass., Wednesday night, 120 feet deep, and waa instantly killed. Bishop McClosky has issued a decree making it obligatory on Catholics to send their children to parochial schools, when they exist in the parish. It is raid that the United States now pays out a larger sum eveiyyear for pensions than is paid by Germany, Austria, France and Great Britain all together. The telegraph line on the Cincinnati Southern railroad has been completed, and Saturday the first message passed over the wires from Cincinnati to Chattanooga. The Grand Trunk, of Canada, are now employing 1,000 men in their workshops In Montreal, where they are now building over $500,000 worth of new rolling stock. A Californiastage driver died in that S'ate on Wednesday, when it waa discovered tbat the driver was a woman. For 25 years she had been known as Charles Parkharst, The United States consul at Mauritiua re ports that the cattle plague continues on the island, and about 20,000 animals have died. Two hundred and forty-three deer have also died. Bishop Gilbert Haven, of the Methodist Episcopal church, died at the residence of his mother in Waiden, Mass , at 6 o'clock Saturday afternoon, after an illness of several weeks. The Economist says the North British railway shares fell 13 since the Tay bridge disaster. Gas property shows a recovery. The buoyancy of markets in all departments is very decided. Richard Smith, editor of the Cincinnati Gazette, was arrested upon a charge of criminal libel on Wednesday last. The matter involved the reputation of Wappenstein, chief of police. Tue supreme judicial court of Maine finished and unanimously signed, Saturday, their opinions in answer to questions submitted by Governor Garcelon. They are in opposition to the action of the governor and council. The Tay bridge disaster is still earnestly discussed. The investigation is steadily progressing. How many lives were lost is still a matter of uncertainty. Only one thing alone is sure that no man escaped from the Frith of Tay. Fonzo, the celebrated running horse, property of J. Snell Shawhan, at Paris, Ky., had his jaw broken Saturday. A negro boy, who became incensed at the horsa, hit him with a club. Tüe hone will die. He was valued at $3,000. Five passengers and six of the crew of the ill-fated Borussia have arrived at Baltimore. They left the sinking ship on ihe evening of W . A i i I . m uecemoer z, ana were picsea up on tne oia by an Italian vessel. They know nothing of the fate of others on the Borussia. The South African cable has been opened a a. e . in . ami a muca enmusiasm. ine event is re garded as consolidating the results of the late campaign in Zululand. The queen has sent her congratulations to sir Bartle Frere, Sir Garnet woiseiey and tne sultan of Zan zibar. The clearings of the Chicago banks during last wee were $4U,uuu.uuu. t riday they were ana eaiuraay $ii,4b,uuo, or nearly four times the usual amount. Fri day's clearings were $2 000,000 larg?r than any previous day in the history of Coicsgo, and Saturdays clearings were $o,uuu.uoo. The probate of the will of Charles Mor gan, of New York, who died, leaving an es tate valued at $12.000.000. was confirmed by the surrogate Saturday morning. The will leaves all the property, real and personal, to be distributed among the neirs, as the laws of New York provide in case of intestacy. Josiah Seaver, of Wartafield, Vt , was on Saturday sentenced to the State prison for 25 vears. for arson, ine prisoner made a written confession, admitting having set six or seven places on fire since April, 1877. He claims that he acted under an uncontrollable Imnats, and always returned to save the property. The fires were all set in barns. A dianatch from Jfroyidence. R. 1.. savs: ''Kate Fitzzerald, who attempted to shoot v)mterr Pierre of Bristol, some month X VOfaiUIOJtM F ' ago, yesterday failed in an attempt to shoot i L 1 1 Mn. Pierce, itniav be rememhftrori lid 3- - w- F - 1 was jealous of Miss Fitzgerald, and attempted to kin aer uuaoauu, ouu cvcuiuttujr succeeded in taking her own lite by saturating her bed with keresons and setting it on fire," It is stated on high official authority that M f the government oi ureece is unwilling to in thn Tendine difficulties between Greece and Turkey. The Government bdieves that f t ran host end the difficulties if left alone. and fiht it out with Turkey. Greek diplo matist are preparing for a rupture of nego tiations that nave Deen so long in progress, and for a resort to aims. T,a attitnda of Ruaia U threatening. Con firmation it brought of the news tbatShere Ali's brother has taken refuge at Tashkend. The preparations for the march to Mery in the epnng are uus '"'j k,-"-,- - Persia is believed to be in league with Kauff man. The situation ia Central Asia is fraught with alarms for Great Brit tin. nk. .n.nantinn of diDlomatio relations with ALIO (uajvu"- - - - Turkey is another source of annoyance to - - a 4 the Bntian uoverniucu. General Nichols De Tlerola was proclaimed dictator of Peru on December 22 The army of reserve at Lima and Callao and the navy accept hi Government. He has promised to effect the salvation of Peru in the present crisis. His cabinet is presided over by the distinguished jurist, Dr. Pedro Caldaron. President Prado has fled. He arrived at Panama on the 27th. The Peruvian torpedo boat which sailed in November from Panama under Hawaiian colors, has been captured by the Chilians. At Lyons, Wayne county, Pennsylvania, Saturday afternoon, Mr. Hiram Hovey, a hat and cap merchat, was shot by his daughter, Miss Frank Hovey, and died immediately. His daughter then fatally shot herself. Mr. Hovey was one of the moat prominent citizens of the town, a merchant of 40 years' tanding, and a prominent member of the Methodist church. He waa about 60 years old, and he and his family filled reaponsl. ble place In the tocletr of the villa... Miss

Hovey lost by death, a few months ago. hex betrothed busband. Ehe was - to have been married soon. Since tbat time ehe has exhibited marked vidnc of insar.ny. Sae

was devotedly a ttatche J to her lover, Mr. Eagene mins, oi Korc ester, ana mi aeaxi had dethroned her reason. She was a beautiful and accomplished yoaBg lady, aged 22. GENERAL NOTES. Greece has lost her most ancient Athenian, at the age of 130. lie never took medicine until he was 129. Thb stock of th? Edison Electric Light com pany has advanced from .'12 to a nominal price of over J4.0UO per share. Düring !S79 there wre 7 Ires In Philadelphia, causing a loss of f 1,51,911. The Insurance on the property dentroyrd or damaged amounted to$j,3ii.H4. Notwithstanding the competition oi American corupaulep, 100,900 Hewing machines were made in (JermaDy last j ear, and probably many more have been mala thU year. THK LwHrtvllle Chronicle sayithat a common vagrant aud drunkard, now It the chain gang of that city uuder the asumJ name of Stormont. was formerly a UulttMJ State enator lrom an Eastern (State. AN Indian got on a spree tear Yreka, Col.. Friday, wrlounly stabbed P. If.-Scott and killed James Oiburn, who went to Scott's assistance. Ä party of uilnrs captured the Indian, tied him to a tree nd ilddlt'd him with bullets. A balk was made In Kavauah one day lant week of 1,12 bags of sea island cotton. 1hU H believed to be the lurit sk of long stapie that ha- been made in that city for 23 years. It will realize for the plautersol Georgia and Florida abuut 1 12(3,000. There are three living tfesceudants oi Christopher Columbus: Don Ferdinand Colomb, deputy at Porto Rico; Christophe Colomb de la Cerda, the marquis of Jamaica, and Don Diego Colomb, who is gentleman ol the bedchamber to King Alfouso. The largest dividend in New York City this year is that of the First National bank. On a capital of SÖOü.OüU It has divided 120 percent, for the year, arter adding fiW.Ot to Its surplus. maklDg the surplus 11,610,001), and alter leaving f.'bT ,7W).81 uuulvlded in pro tit acd loss account. A societv of cotton pickers (colored) of Willlaton, S. C, are governed by thalr own laws In relation to tbett. The nam of Si was recently stolen, and the culprit was immediately tried by a Jury of six and fouod guilty, lie waa senteuced to receive 5J laches on bis back, and be expelled from the aoclety. The sentence was executed to the letter. This is a cat story from Btth, Me.: "Two kittens were sentenced to be drowned in the presence of their mother, whereupon the animal suddenly disappeared. Two days later the housewife Jokingly said, 'If pussy would keep her kittens from under my feet they would be safe.' Pussy went out and returned with her kittens." In Bivarla 13. out of every MX) births are illegitimate children ; lu Austria, 12.03; in Denmark, 10.38; in Scotland, 8 87; in Uerinany, 8.75; In Franco, 7.21; iu Italy, 7.07; in England, 5,11; in Rou mania, 3.43; in Ireland, 2.36; in Greece, lAi. Tne excess lu Bavaria aud Au? tria U due to laws prohlbltlrg marriage except to those with a certain Income. A little more than 40 years ago all the ta ble cutlery used in the United States came from Eoglacd. At present, out. of an annual consumption of nearly 13,000,000 worth, England supplies but 8 per cent., and this country not only manufactures nearly all that is needed at home, but ships large quantities to South America, Australia and Europe. Two men started from Minneapolis on the same train, carrying conflicting deeds to a piece of land in Mioux Falls, and each resolved to get his document recorded first. As they approached that city one of them climbed upon the engine, slipped the coupling, left the 'train to take care of Itself and rushed on, se curing a record of his title half an hour before his rival. Somb sensation has been created iu London by the officiating clergyman, the rector of St. Peter's, Kensington, havlDg at the Mlllals wed ding, instead of reading the last portion of the marriage service, substituted a new and lm proved version, in which It was explained, or rather stated, for no one could explain what was meant, tbat a husband should be as lndul gent to a wife as Heaven la to the church. A bot In Pottsvllle, Pen n., took a dueling cap to school and finally pierced it with a pin. The cap exploded, tearing off three of his fiDgers, and the noise caused a panic among bis school fellows, who started for the door with a rush. A number of the smaller child ren were knocked down and trampled upon. but, fortunate'y, none were seriously injured The teachers retained their presence of mind and succeeded in quieting the t tightened children before the 6t ilrs were reached. A Rutland man published a card stating that he should thereafter pay no debts con tracted by his wife, and cautioned the public against giving her credit. Tne woman fol lowed with a card expressing surprise that her husband was able to rabe money enough for the advertisement, saying that all he had ever paid out tor her wa 15 cents for a pair of stock ings, while she had supported both, and also paid many small bills for beer which be had contracted, and for which she was frequently dunned on the street. A Dakota man was moving his family Into anewhoim, aal left his stove for the last trip.- Witbln ICO steps of the boose his wife was taken 111. Leaving the two youngest chil dren in a dry goods box on the band-Bielgb, he nelped her and two older children Into the house, where, In order to prevent their freezlLg, they were all put to bed. He then returned for the two children, and was frozen to death before he reached them. The wife lay in bed until the next day without fire or food. The father lay dead near the corpses of his two boys in the box, but although the children in bed with their mother were frozen nearly to death, it is believed that they will recover. James Watt'3 old workshop at Heath held Hall, his home near Birmingham, is kept still as he left It-even to the dead embers in the Franklin stove. A correspondent of the Rec ord, of Philadelphia, says that there are order and system throughout the room. All boxes, etc., are labeled, even to that containing snuff, and of the countless small tools each is nicely wrapped in paper or laid in trays. On the copy ing machine in course of preparation Is a small bust, not more than an inch In diameter a perfect copy of an original In the machine. This was the great engineei's last hobby, pur sued for pleasure after the steam engine had brought him a competency. Martin, a Cincinnati sharper, was waiting lor something to turn up. Knight, a visitor from Texas advertised in the truly good Dea con Richard smith's Gazette for a 15-year-old girl to marry. Martin discerned a probable chance to make money, and went with Annie Loftus, a youDg and pretty thief, to answer the advertisement. Knight liked Annie, and the match was quickly male. Martin claimed to be a clergyman, aud in that assumed char acter performed a marriage ceremony, using a bogus license. While a wedding dinner was being eaten at a restaurant, Martin and Annie stole Knight's wallet, but a vigilant detective arrested them before they could get Off with it. Ma. Charles G. Lkland, after an aosence In England of 11 years, has Just arrived in Philadelphia. He will make a six months' visit in America, going to California In the spring, and returning, to Loadon In the sum mer. Mr. Leland Is described by the Press of Philadelphia as a large, strongly-built man, wearing a long gray beard, and possessing twinkling eyes beaming behind gold spectacles. He has now la press a book called "Minor Arts," the aim of which is to urge the superiority of hand work over machine work in art. He hopes that it will result in providing employment for a great many young peo ple who now have nothing to do. The book will contain U0 illustrations, all Hans Breltmaa'aow.

Madison News.

Mr. Stepney Hamlett is spending the holidays with his parents in the city. Miss Mattie Howard, of Ghent, Ky., is visiting at the residence of Mrs. A. A. Evans, of West street. Mips Kate C. Evans and Mis Mary O. Carter, of the Indianapolis schools, are spending their vacations at home. Mrs. Quincy Johnson left the city Wednesday, the 2ith inst, to attend the sick bed of her sister at Indianapolis. . Miss Lizzie Thornton, youngest daughter of Mr. Henry Thornton, departed this life on December 23d. . The funeral took place from th family residence the 25th. Miss India Annie Nuttles, of Ryker's Ridge, and Mr. J. Brooks, of Grcensburg, Indiana, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony on Thursday, December 25th, at the residence of ihe bride's parents, Kev. C. Harris" officiating. No cards. Poor Non wants to come to Madison again, lie oven tens tne suoject ne wouja like to come with. Ae hopes he will leave next time more lite a Vanderbilt. The fault with Non Dum is that he Dauses too much for an answer, or lor the student of history to answer him. Much obliged for the compliment passed on Madison's musical ability. You ought to be a judge.no doubt. Well, Non, you wanted us to translate you sometime since; suppose you translate us. I noticed an efiort you made to do so reveral weeks ago. Dut, ah, Non, we are not or Wilberforce. remaps, li you are a good boy, Madison's Santa Claus may remember you next Christmas. I. C. 8. Richmond News. Swearing off time is over. The days are growing longer. The ladies have a right to ask the leading questions. Miss Jennie Spencer, of Indianapolis, is the guest of Miss Lizzie White. Hon. Thomas M. Brown, our worthy representative passed through yesterday. Mrs. Bass, of Knightstown is spending a verv Plea-ant time in our city, and is the guest of Mrs. Janes Mason. J.T. Settle, attorney at law, of Mississippi, spent a few pleasant days with his sister Mrs. T. M. Townsend. Mrs. J. M. Townsend was much igreved to see by the Leader that Richard Shelbrn had fallen into trouble. Mr. John Johnson, of Eaton, and Miw Sadie Busier of Xema. O., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad. We promise all our visitors a pleasant time. Robert G. Ingersoll, the renowned orator of Illinois, will lecture at the Grand Opera House, W ednesday, Jan. 7, 1880. Subject, 'Liberty oi man, woman and child.' a . Miss Jennie Jones of this place were married on Christmas Eve. Mi. and Mrs. Johnson have a very promising future. They have the well wishes of all their friends. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Carry, Winsor, Can ada, came Christmas eve to upend the hol idays with sinter Landoma Williams and mother M. J. Q. Lankford. Miss Laura Collins is the guest of M. J. Lankford. Rev. C. Crosby, of Wilberforce univer sity, the brother of the pastor, addressed the A. M. E. church, 8unday eve, the verdict was that the address was an able and very interesting oneRev. J. M. Townsend left for Macon, Ga., Friday morning; in the interest of his work. He will remain South several months, and will visit most of the principal towns in Georgia and Alabama. Among the most pleasant reunions that took place in this city on Christmas evening, was that at the residence of John Miller, esq., and Miss Drusillia Hunt. Where they have come to the conclusion to unite their destinies for the remainder of life's journey, were united in the holy bonds of wedlock. Rev. Townsend performed ihe nuptial ceremony. St Loirs News. Proi. J. W. Piles, principal of echool No. 6. spent the holidays at his home in Springfield, 0. :: , . The Eighth Street Baptist church also gave a fine literary feast, in which some of our school girls and boya made excellent hits. ,. Mrs. Turner, wife of Rev. John Turner, left for Jefferson City, last week, to join her husband, who has a charge at that point. . Miss M. Gordon, head-ass't No. 1 school, read last week a very able paper on '"Col ored Schools," before the Society of Pedagogy. It was favorably commented on by the members and press. Mr. David E. Gordon, teacher at No. 4 school, enjoyed his vacation in a visit to Master Frank Robinson, Pana, Ills. With Master Frank's mastery of the flute, and Davie's facility at the piano, the little town must have been delightfully aroused. Miss Elmira Copeland, the efficient sec-ond-as-Vt at No. 4 school has again been honored. "This time it is promotion to the pnstition of head a?a't of Sumner High School 'made vacant by the appointment of Mr. H. A. Napier to the principalship of No. 8. - Mr. Felix Dora, one of our most popular and wealthy St. Louisiana, has issued invitations for a grand party to be given at his handsome residence in South St. Louis, January 15. From the manner in which onr dry good emporiums are besieged, it is ea'e to predict that elegance and beauty will be numerously personified. Everybody wishes to know if Dan Voorhees really comprehends the situation into which his proposition to investigate the causes ol the exodus will ultimately drag him. e reler the junior senator to lion. John R Cravens, of Madison, who can relate the experience of the Frenchman ho assured his neighbor, in the darkness. that he was searching for something he didn't want to find. St. Paul Chapel gave two brilliant enter tainments the 25th and 26th int. The best dramatic talent of the Ira A Id ridge club was engaged and played admirably a troDg cast to crowuea nouses, ine popularity of Rev. T. W. Henderson and his methods of management are so well attested in the liberal patronage of his entertainments, that further mention of his success would be superfluous. Miss L. C. Cox, assistant at No. 4, left for her home in Louisville, Ky., last Fri day week. It was a question of considerable gravity as to which road offered the better inducement, the ostensible points being time and money. It is reported, however, that another point other than time or money, influenced the trip via Pana, 111., it being a bee line from St. Louis to Louisville. Bulletin please copy for the benefit of Ferdinand. Not many months since the press an nounced our friend A. D. Langston for a lecture on the sub act of "Matrimony." The Leader briefly discussed the propriety of the young benedict entering the field on so grave a subject with so liitle experience behind him. There was a prudent pause. Now comes John Mercer Langston, jr., in

the name of its honored grandfather, and vindicates its papa from the unjust imputation of inexperience. Where a bouncing boy thus nse- to the defense of its paternal honor, "Art" passes from unaer th cloud of inexperience to his native element, when lecturing on "Matrimony." That little baby of ours, so early honored by editorial notice, is as useful as it is ornamental. It has made more matches than all the pulpits in this metropolis. Yon know we uaöd to be voiin? nnrselvea

and enjoyed the" friendly society of many gents and ladies, some of whom are seeking, fortunes in this. city. We got married, and the boy 8 and girls never shelved us either, .but honored us .many times with their call calling in pairs as their affinities . would; elect We grew brave and frequently announced this jewel of ours in lull dress, dandling on our knee to the no small amusement of our company. This pair stricken by the mute eloquence of the scene, would exchange furtive glances followed by ostensible indifference. Rut 'twas no use; and as the blushing pair bade us good night, we were satisfied that they M ere deeply impressed wiih the wisdom of Scripture, that "it is not good for man to be alone." Cards were no time in making their appearance, and sooner or later the couniry would be broader and better off that such a union had been effected. Thus the elorious work goes on. . H. G. P. The Negro Exodus. Weitem Citlwn. Tho State press have, of late, been paying marked attention to the col ored element, particularly to that portion of it that hails from the South, and aro endeavoring to pro euro homes in this Stato. The Doracratic organs claim that it is the He piblicans who are importing them for the purpose of carrying this Stato next year, and tho Republican pa pers are kept busy explaining the cause of tho exodus. Let us view the question from an impartial stand point. First, tho abolition of slavery which has long since been accoin plished, has given the colored man the rieht to go where he pleases. Secondly tho Ffteenth Amend ment to the Constitution of theso United States, gives him the right to voto, and vote whatever ticket he may see proper. Taking theso facts into considera tion, what cause, let us ask in all can dor, is thero for this howl? Surely no man, or body of men, is so far.m bane, that ho or they will think for a moment, a political party, desirous o success, will take a weapon for self dehtruction, and we have no hesitancy in saying that if this should be tho intention of the Republicans, it would be suicidal. Our JJemocratic friends then will ask the cause of this immigration at this particular time; our own opinion is, the cause is very apparent, in fact a man with only one eye can see it a glance. What cause led to the immigration from England, during tho past year? What causes tho immigration, tho unprecedented immigration, from Ireland at the present time? Tho answer in both cases, oppression, famine and starvation. The same causes precisely can be attributed to the case in point. The Southern ex-slave holders, have not, as yet, realized the fact the4tNigger," as ho is commonly called, is a freeman, and only when they are compelled to do so, will they show any fair play. In fact the aristocratic Southerner treats his servants as tho 1 Irish landlord does his tenants. The results in both cases are that when an epportunity, offers to better one's condition, an effort is made to do so. There are colored servants to-day in both North and South Carolina working for the paltry consideration of four dollars a month. Jest think of it ono dollar per week, and endeavoring 'to support a family. Who would blame these poor fellows to better their condition if they can? The enormous wheat crop raised in this Stato this year, has given Indiana a good reputation as an agri cultural State, and as all these men are farmers, they come here to better their' condition and not to become the tools of political parties. We are at a loss to know what party ticket they will vote, if any. Our position is that the colored element is not owned by the Republican party, any it M . t . t if rZ - more man me irisn is Dy ine uemoc racy. Suppose that a colony of Irish men, or Germans, or persons of any uiucr nationality, wouiu De organized in , this btato, and that hundreds of men arrived here now to locate there on. The Republican press would have the same right to accuse the Democracy of importing, etc., as the Democratic press has now to accuse the Kepublicans. All this stuff about JNegro exodus to Indiana for political purposes, is all bosh, and these fellows are wen awaro oi it, Dut a drowning man catches at straws, and so it is with political shysters, who seek notoriety. o were al ways of the opinion that Voorhecs was a demagogue, and every act of his proves our opinion. In conclusion,; therefore, our sympathies are with suffering humanity, and we have no objections to the exodus; on the contrary, we wish these poor fellows success in their laudable under taking to better their condition. Address of the Immigrant Heleif Board to the Public. At a mass meeting of the colored citizens of Indianapolis, held in Bethel A. M. E. church, on Monday evening, tho 24th of November, the undersigned were appointed a committee to devise ways and means of caring for any destitute immigrants who may como to our State from the South. Wo do not stop now to discuss the causes that have led to this exodus of our people from the South. We simply say that no reasonable man who mingles and converses with these people can doubt that in the South they are defrauded, persecuted, proscribed, denied their political rights, and treated in goneral with the most inhuman barbarity. They leave their homes to escape outrages to which no

freeman should be subjected in a free country. They, come to Indiana because they expect to find a nobler civiliiation, humane treatment, and protection Jn their right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. In this expectation they will not be disappointed. These people are our kindred bound to us by the strongest ties that

bind men together, hence we feel it I v a U W A A. A t J V f a U l ion lor the temporary, relief of any wuo may oe in neeu. v e accordi ngly appeal to the generous people of Indiana to aid us in this benevoent work by contributions of money, clothing and other neeeßsanes Contributions may be given to any of the committee, or left with llev. W. C. Trevan, 214 W. Vermont street, or at the office of The Indian apolis Leader. Kev. Jehu Holliday, E. Outland, Rev. R. Titus, W. fl. Woods, Kev. W. C. Trevan, J. S. Hinton, Rev. S. G. Turner, Chas. Webb, R. W. Wells, L. E. Christy, Kobt.15. Bagby, Chairman. w. r. Herr. U8T. rosbero W. F. RUPP & CO , Merchant Tailors, 23 R. Washington Street, Indianapolis, Ind. Hi STOP! BEFORE GOING FURTHER CALL AT LUCAS & SCOTT'S Slia.vi.iig- Parlor, And get a clean and eaiy ihkr. Clean linen a epeciaity. uood art Uta in atteodanco. 1ml J. P. MAUER & SON , DEALERS IK GROCERIES, PRODUCE, FLOUR AJSD FEED; WINKS, LIQUORS AND CIGARS. Im3 Cor. Blake and Elizabeth St. GO TO W. T. FLOYD'S BARB 2X2, SHOUP, No. 5 Indiana Avenue, FOR A GOOD SHAVE. BTHAIR CUTTING Specialty. lm O'DRIEN 6 LEWIS, Blacksmiths and Wagon Makers, GENERAL JOBBING SHOP. REP AI BIN Q PROMPTLY DONE. Oor. North and Payette St. Indianapolis, Ind, LEWIS SCHWENK. Dealer in all k'nda of Groceries, Country Produce, Flour, 1 :and fresh pish. 308 North Blake St., cor. North & Blake. DR. WM. E. WHITE, DEKTTIST, No. 70 N. ILLINOIS ST., Boom 19, Miller's Block, INDIANAPOLIS. Upper or Lower Set of Teeth $8. lml ' DO NOT CO V7 T Until you lave applied to T. S. LAZARUS, ! , General Eastern Agent, IHDIJIPOLIS & ST. LOUIS 1 1 134 S. Illinois St., Indianapolis, For Time Tables and the erj lowest Freight and . and Paaaenzer Ratee. BARBER SHOP. FOB A GOOD SHAVE CALX AT W. A. MAY'S STAR BARBER SH0Pt 180 INDIANA A VENUE. Clean Towelt and good artiste alwaja on hand. THE PLACF TO BUY TOUR Second-Hand Furniture, Stoves and Glassware and erery thing to be found in a Second-Hand Dealing Honse. Cheap for Cash, at J. A. PIWKSTON'S, No. 162 Indiana Avenue. Indianapolis, Pen and Chicago Ky. THE GREAT THB0UQH LINE BETWEEN THE NORTH AXVX) SOUTH, BHOBT LINE. INDIANAPOLIS A CHICAGO. FT. WAYHE, HUHTINQTON, WABASH, TOLEDO, DETROIT, And all poiati in Northern. Indiana and Michigan Direct connection! made in Chicago with the trunk in for all north-weetern tnmmer reiorti and prin clpal points in the north-wMt and far wait. Cloee connection! made from the north at Indian apolie for LoniiTille. Cincinnati and all pointa in the eouth, eaat and weet. Woodruff 81wpiar and Parlor Coachea ren between Indianapolis and Cnieaa-o, Tie Kokomo and Indian apolis and Michigan City. Aik for Ticket! via I. P. & 0. Eailwaj. V. I. MALOTT, a P. E00XWELL, Oem'llCanAfer. Oca'1 PaM. A Tleket Aft

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MEAD THB 3FOIXOWING Letter from the Hon Geo. W. Williams, the Colored Member of the Ohio Legislature-

Columbus, O., Dec. 22, 1879. Editor Leader Dear Friend: Permit me to thank you for the friendly notice you made of my election and speech on the night of tho 1-Uh of October. My only apology for this tardy reply ib, that I was called to New York city immediately after my election, to aid in the canvass there; and since my return to Ohio, I have been exceedingly busy. 1 want to say that The Leader is, without doubt, the liveliest and cleanest newspaper printed by colored men in the United States. I say this, remembering that I was once the owner and editor of two papers one published at Washington City, with such men as Wm. Lloyd Garrison, Wendell Phillips, Fred'k Douglass, Dr. Alex. Crummell, John M. Langston, Richard T. Greener, and

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zj TB f PA ft I THE COLORED PEOPLE THE UNITED STATES. 02.00 1.00 GO 20 1.7 S 1JSO other able men of both races, as contributors; and the other published in Cincinnati, O., fathering news from fivo States. The Leader deserves success, and must be sustained. Let the leading colored men of the Southwest and Northwest use their influence to secure paying subscribers. Put me down on your list for a copy for one year, and send me your bill. Colored journals are needed to send light and information into the homes of our people, and to use a keen pen in reforming the private and public morals and conduct of a people who, though physically free, are slaves to " many pernicious and obpolete habits incident to a life of bondage. Go on in your noble effort to fashion a people into a race that will live for generations under the best fo; ms of CaucS8ian civilization. Fraternally, GlO. W. WlLUAJkii

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