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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-17
The Baker Innuest-

Coroner Maxwell continued the inquest over
the body OF Isaac Baker, yesterday. Edward
Cox testified that he saw Baker and Montgomery
fighting, the former on top of the latter, when
Scott Seay ran out and hit Baker on the head
with piece Of board, and he fell over as if he
was dead. seay hit him again, and then ran
away, and Montgomery got up and begun
pounding Baker with his fist, and afterward
took the board and struck the old man several
times about the head and body with it. j. f.
schoolcraft who was with Cox at the time, cor
roborated his statements in full.
Jacob Bechtel testified to having helped carry
Baker in the house, and Montgomery followed
and tried to continue the assault, also threaten
ing the witness and others who interfered.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-17
Amusement Matters.

standing room only" was the unwelcomt
announcement to late corners at "The Naiad
Queen" at the Grand Opera-house last night
The performance was given in fine style, and
was received with much enthusiasm by the au
dience, which included many people from out OF
town. 1t will be repeated during the remainder
OF the week and Saturday matinee, and those
who desire good seats, especially for the matt
nee, should secure them early. The performance
to-nlght will be for the benefit of Meridian Lodge,
No. $50, I. o. o. F.
Tonight and during the remainder of the
week ida Siddonss female MINISTRIES, a variety
organization that is we'll spoken of, will give
performances at the Park Tneater.
Ihomas f. Shea, agent for Robson & Grane,
W VINO are at the Grand next Wednesday night, Is
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-17
The Military at Asburv.

The military commencement of the Asbury
cadet corps, at Greenoastle, tomorrow, will
probably be attended by quite a large delegation
from this city. The programme or exercises en-
braces an infantry drill, skirmsh drill, an artil-
lery drill and dress parade. The special feat
ure Of the day will be a sham battle, in which
the cadet corps and two artillery squads will
participate. 1t is announced that among the
distinguished visitors from This city who will he
present are Governor Porter and staff, General
Carnahan and staff, and Colonel Lilly and staff.
The exercises will begin at O'Clock in the after
noon,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-17
The Insane Asylum squabble.

Nothing was done yesterday in regard to the
breach between the trustees of the Insane Hos
ptal and DR.. Rogers, over the refusal of the lat
ter to assign DR.. Foulds to duty, and it is now
improbable that anything will be done soon. DR..
Rogers stated to a Journal reporter that matters
were in a satisfactory shape and he anticipated
no further trouble. The present assistants of
the hospital will be continued. and no changes
will ha mazda
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-17
Hardly Fair.

property holders On North Meridian street are
growing over the condition of the street be-
'"een -oventh and Twelfth. No property hold
"rs In the city are more heavily taxed in pro-
portion than are they. This portion Of the street
was improved in 1872, and since that time the
only attention the street commissioner has
given to it is to clean the cutters once. Now
they are in a bad condition, ana the street is 80
full Of chuck-hoes as to make it unsafe to drive
over 1t with a spirited horse.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-17

William Breene, printer who has worked
here for several years past, left over the Bee
Line, on Tuesday night, to visit relatives in
Canada, and, at o'clock yesterday morning,
was found dead in his berth at DeGraff o. he
has been in poor health for several months, and
his death is attributed to natural causes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-17
The Vacant Judceshin.

The names which have been presented to the
Governor for the circuit judgeship, made vacant
by the promotion of Judge Hammond, are Peter
Ward, of Kentland, Newton county, and d. E.
Streight, of Fowler. 1t is likely, from present
indications, that the appointment will fall to
Mr.. Ward, who was formerly resident of this
city, but no action will be taken upon the mat
ter by the Governor before next week.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-17
The Park Concerto.

The committee who had the park concerts in
| charge last year held an informal meeting yes
terday, and decided to continue them this sum-
mer If sufficient encouragement were given.
Public notice will be given during the present
week where contributions will be received, and
| 1t is hoped that they will be liberal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-17
Board of Trade Election.

The Board of Trade, yesterday, by ballot,
chose nominating committee to select ticket
for the annual election, the following gentle
men composing it: Ingram Fletcher (chairmau),
3. T. Bowen, John Coburn, N. 8. Byram, v. It.
Malott and Q. Burdsall The annual election
will take place in June.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-17
ANOTHER VICTORY.
The Local Ball Club Defeats the Dayton
Club by Score of to 2.

The Indianapolis club secured the fifth con-
secutive victory yesterday afternoon, defeating
the professional club of Dayton, o., by a score
of to 2. There were about 500 people in attend
ance, and the game was an interesting one al
though the grounds were SO soft and muddy
that errors were quite numerous, especially in
the inteld, The follOWinRis -'i
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-17
County Settlements.

The amounts paid into the State treasury yes
terday by counties settling with the Auditor of
State were as follows: Wabash county, $21,-
o6S.79; Fountain, S15,618.73; Sullivan, 3d.
1850; Wells, $12, 221.61; Fulton, $1O,6s5.6
and Jasper, Sc, S68.O2. a.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-17
A Channa for bargains.

Charles W. Tutewiler & Co., % East Washing
ton street, having determined upon a change OF
business, are closing out their $4,000 stock OF
boots and shoes regardless of cost. and at prices
that will insure a speedy sale. This is first
class stock, composed of the best goods ever Of
fered in this market. They must be sold.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-17

Henry Webb, c0lOred man who lives at No.
800 West New York street, while at work in the
Panhandle shops, yesterday, was struck in the
abdomen by "crowbar," and dangerously and
perhaps fatally injured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-17

child from her husband when he was absent in
the West, and the case on trial yesterday arose
from his petition for the possession of the child,
alleging that it's mother was not a proper person
to be intrusted with it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-17
Naltner VS.. Baker.

In the case Of A. Naltner against Herman
Baker and others, OF New York, writ of gar
nishment was granted, yesterday, In the Fed.
eral Court against Hanson Il Vancamp, OF this
city, who are supposed to have in their posses.
sion money due the defendants, and are there
fore made co-defendants 1t is claimed that a
$1,000 commission on real estate, sold in 1876,
with $685. accrued interest, is due the plaintiff
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-17
Got $1,000 Damages.

jury in the Circuit Court, yesterday, gave
Sophia Beck judgement against her father-in-
law, Frederick Belck, for 81 900 for SANDER. 1t
was proven in the trial that he had cast refec-
tions upon her virtue, and circulated scandalous
stories about her.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-17
suIt Apainst a yarIetv Aotress

In Judge Howe's court, yesterday, the case OF
Tito Lash against his ex-wife, Leohora Lash.
was on trial The defendant ia "A variety actress
and Is supposed to be in 81. Louis at present
She secured divorce and the custody OF their
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-17

A NUMBER of choice lots northeast, northwest
and southeast; all inside. Win sell without an
cash payments to parties who build.
ALEX, METZGER Odd-fellows' Hall.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-17

ELEGANT residence north. We have seven OF
the choicest in the city, with all modern i'm
provements, to sell at extra low prices.
ALEX. METZGER, Odd-felows Hail.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-17

WE have the choice lots in the Butler Home
addition; elegant lots, nice forest trees; easy
terms. ALEX. METZGER, Odd-fellows' Hall.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-17

We DON'T Bet
But II we did, would go our last penny on the
quality of our Enamel Mixed Paint, which we
have sold long enough to know what IL is. Can
sell you cheap paints at 75c to 81, but won't
guarantee your moneys worth. Ask your mer-
chant for the Enamel Paint, made at Cleveland
o. We want agent in every town in the
State. Send for color cards of alabastine, the
only durable wall finish; superior to kalsomine.
HILDEBRAND & FUGATE,
80 South Meridian Street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-17
We Don't Bet.

TWENTY sites for manufacture on railroad
switch. Alex. Metzger, Odd-fellows' Han.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-17

NEW style hats at "Seaton's Hat Store" 25
North Pennsylvania street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-17
IUIIV " IHF 10
THE SCORE

Time of game, hour and 80 minutes
Runs earned-One each.
First base on called bals-Indianapolis, 2.
Balls calleG-On Donnelly, Ga on Ryan, 40; on
Hill, %.
Strikes called-O OFF Donnelly, 35; off Ryan, IL;
off Hill, 8.
Struck out-D Dayton, 81 Indianapolis, 8.
Left on bases-Dayton, 3; Indianapolis, 4.
Three-base hit-Callahan, l.
Double plays-BOoth and Hughes, Ryan and
Hughes.
Passed balls-Voss 4.
Wild pitches-None.
Umpire-John Brennan.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-17
suIt for ProfessionaI Services.

Dr. Harry Taylor has begun suit against
LOrenz Schmidt, guardian Of Anna Uhrlewiek
for 500 for services. The complaint alleges that
the girl was injured by an accident and that the
plaintiff attended her with the understanding
that when she recovered damages, he should be
paid. He says that she got So, 800 damages, hut
that her guardian will not pay him for his serv
Ices out OF the amount, as had been agreed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-05-17
NOTES.

The Indianapolis and Dayton clubs will play
again this afternoon, and this will be the last
game on the home grounds for nearly two
weeks. To-day is "ladies' day." and all ladies
i'll attendance will be admitted without charge
The game OF ball for the benefit of the Flower
Mission, tomorrow, should be generously pat
ronized. as the charity is deserving one. The
gates will be open at 1870 o'clock. and the game
will begin promptly at o'clock. Rev. Myron
W. Reed is announced for umpire, and the play
ing clubs will be follows:
Robertson's nine-Robertson, C. f.; Astopp, p;
Dalton, c.; Green, Oh; CARRIER, To-; Dasher, 3d..
Burt. !. f. June. r. f.; Crimson, 8. g..
Taggarts nlne-Taggart, C. T.; Campbell, G.;
Jones, s. g.; sullivan, p; Schdeler, lib; Brown
ing, l. f.; Lands, Oh; CoOns, 3D., Brown, r. (.
Tlckets on sale at Birds transfer office in
the Sentinel building.
Daily globe., 1883-06-15

By. Aid. Van Slyke-
1t is hereby ordered by the Common Coun-
Gil of the City of ST. Paul;
That the matter of grading and surfacing
Bedford street from Minnehaha street TO
North street, be. and the same is hereby
referred to the Board of Public Works to
investigate and report:
First. Is this improvement proper and
necessary?
Second. Give the Council an estimate
of the expense thereof, and state whether
one-haIf of the cost thereof is to be paid
into the City Treasury before the contract
is let.
Third. Can real estate to be assessed
for said improvement be found benefited
to the extent of damages, costs and ex-
penses necessary to be incurred thereby:
Fourth. Is such improvement asked
for upon the petition or application of
the owners of majority of the property
to be assessed for such improvement:
Fifth. Send the Council plan or pro-
file of said improvement as required by
law, If you report in favor of the same.
Sixth. Send the Council a proper order
directing the work to be done.
Yeas-AId. Dowlan, O'Connor. Robert.
Fischer, Otis, Cornish, Johnson. Van Slyke,
Starkey. St. Peter, Mr.. Presidential.
Approved June IA, 1888.
Daily globe., 1883-06-15
By AID Starkar.

By Aid, Starkey-
1t is hereby ordered by the Common
Council of the City of Saint Paul:
That the matter of grading Minnehaha
street from Seventh street to Earl street.
and Forest street from Seventh street to
Beach street be, and the same is hereby
referred to the Board OF Public Works
to investigate and report:
First. Is this improvement proper and
necessary!
Second. Give the Council an estimate
Of the expense thereof, and state whether
one-half of the cost thereof is to be paid
into the City Treasury before the contract
is let.
Third. Can real estate to be assessed
for said improvement be found benefited
to the extent of damages, costs and ex-
penses, necessary to be incurred there
by:
Fourth. Is such improvement asked
for upon the petition or application of the
owners of a majority of the property to be
assessed for such improvements:
Fifth. Send the council plan or pro-
Ile of said improvement as required by
law, if you report in favor of the same.
Sixth. Send the Council a proper order
directing the work to be done.
Yeas-Ald. Dowlan. O'Connor, Robert.
Fischer Otis. Cornish. Johnson. Van
Slyke, Starkey, St. Peter. Mr.. Presi-
dent-11.
Approved June II, 1883.
Daily globe., 1883-06-15
By Aid. Van Slyke--

BY Aid. Van Slyke-
1t IS hereby ordered by the Common Coun-
Gil Of the City of 81. Paul:
That the matter of grading and sUrfac-
ing Decatur street from Bedford street to
Prebie street be, and the same is hereby
referred to the Board of Public Works to
investigate and report:
First. Is this improvement proper and
necessary:
Second. Give the Council an estimate
of the expense thereof, and state whether
one-half the cost thereof IS to be paid into
the City Treasury before the contract IS
let.
Third. Can real estate to be assessed
for said Improvement be found benefited
to the extent of damages. costs and ex-
penses necessary to ne incurred thereby
Fourth. Is such improvement asked for
upon the petition or application of the
owners of . majority Of the property to be
assessed for such improvement:
Fifth. Send the Council plan or pro
file of said improvement as required by
law. if You report in favor of the same
Sixth. Send the Council proper order
directing the work TO be done.
Yeas-Ald. DOwiau, O'Connor, Robert
Fischer. Otis, Cornish, Johnson, Var
olyke, Starkey, 81. Peter, Mr.. Presi-
dent-11.
Approved June Il, 1888.
Daily globe., 1883-06-15
Approved June Il, 1888.
By Aid. st. Peter

BY Aid. st. Peter
It is hereby ordered by the Common
Council of the City OF st. Paul:
That the matter of opening, widening
and extending Eaton avenue sixty feet
wide through Eaton & Morrison's addition
to West st. Paul, and through block 24 of
M2rshalFs addition, also to open the same
eighty feet wide from Eaton & Morrison :
addition to south city limits be, and the
same is hereby referred to the Board of
Public Works to investigate and report:
First. Is this improvement proper and
necessary:
Second. Give the Council an estimate OF
the expense thereof, and state whether one
half CT the cost thereof is TO be paid into
the City Treasury before the contract is let.
Third. Can real estate to be assessed
for said improvement, be found benefited
10 the extent of damages, costs and ex-
peuses necessary to be incurred thereby?
Fourth. Is such improvement asked
for upon the petition or application of the
owners of a majority of the property to be
assessed for such improvement?
Fifth. Send the Council a plan or pro-
file Of said improvement as required by
law, if you report in favor of the same.
Sixth. Send the Council proper order
directing the work to be done.
Yeas-Ald. DOwlan, O'Conncr, Robert,
Fischer, Otis, Cornish, Johnson, Van Slyke,
Starkey, st. Peter, Mr.. President-1I.
Approved June Il, 1888.
Daily globe., 1883-06-15

By Aid. Starkey-
1t is hereby ordered by the Common Coun-
Gil of the City of st. Paul:
That the matter of grading Hudson
avenue from Hoffman avenue to Cypress
street be. and the same is hereby referred
to the Board of Public Works to investigate
and report:
First. Is this improvement proper and
necessary:
Second. Give the Council an estimate
OF the expense thereof. and state whether
one-half of the cost thereof is to be paid
into the City Treasury before the contract
is let
Third. Can real estate to be assessed for
said improvement be found benefited tc
the extent of damages. costs and expenses
necessary to be incurred thereby?
Fourth. Is such improvement asked foI
upon the petition or application of the
owners of majority of the property tc
be assessed for such improvement:
Fifth. Send the Council plan or pro-
file of said improvement as required by
law, if you report in favor OF the same.
Sixth. Send the Council a proper order
directing the work to be done.
Yeas-AId. Dowlan, O'Connor, Robert
Fischer, Otis, Cornish, Johnson. Van Slyke
Starkey, St. Peter. Mr.. Presidential.
Approved June Il. 1888.
Daily globe., 1883-06-15

By Aid. st. Peter
It is hereby ordered by the Common Coun-
ell of the City of st. Paul:
That the matter of opening Herman
street, from the Mississippi river to Eaton
Il Morrisson's addition to West st. Paul
be and the same is hereby referred to the
Board of Public Works to investigate and
report:
First. Is this improvement proper and
necessary:
Second. Give the Council an estimate
of the expense thereof, and state whether
one-half of the cost thereof is to be paid
into the City Treasury before the contract
is let.
Third. Can real estate to be assessed for
said improvement be found benefited to
the extent of damages, costs and expenses
necessary to be incurred thereby?
Fourth. Is such improvement asked for
upon the petition or application of the
owners of majority ot the property to be
assessed for such improvement?
Fifth. Send the Council plan or pro-
file of said improvement as required by
law, if you report in favor of the same?
Sixth. Send the Council proper order
directing the work to be done.
Yeas-AId. DowIan, O'Connor, Robert
Fischer, Otis, Cornish. Johnson, Van
Slyke, Starkey, Mccarthy. Mr.. Presi-
dent-11.
Approved June II, 1888.
Daily globe., 1883-06-15

ing Hall avenue from Prospect Terrace to
City limits be, and the same is hereby re-
ferred to the Board of Public Works to in
vestigate and report:
First. Is this improvement proper and
necessary?
Second. Give the Council an estimate
of the expense thereof, and state whether
one-half of the cost thereof is to be paid
into the City Treasury before the contract
is let.
Third. Can real estate to be assessed
for said Improvement be found benefited
to the extent of damages, cost and ex-
penses necessary to be incurred thereby?
Fourth. Is such improvement asked
for upon the petition or application of the
owners of a majority of the property to be
assessed for such improvement?
Fifth. Send the Council plan OF
profile of said improvement as required
by law. if you report in favor of TIE same.
Sixth. Send the Council a proper order
directing the work to be done.
Yeas-Ald. Dowlan O'Connor, Robert
Fischer. OTIS. Cornish Johnson, al
Slyke, Starkey, St. Peter, Mr.. Presi
dent-11.
Approved J une II, 1888.
Daily globe., 1883-06-15
FOR FURNISIII'
TUX UhNIoII u
5000 Barrels Of Cement,

To De delivered on board cars, near Yadnais
lake. where the st. Paul y DGluth railroad
crosses the right-of-way of the new Conduit line.
The cement must be of the best quality Of
American Hydraulic Cement. newly marufac-
tured and preserved dry, and VIII be subject to
such tests as may be required by the Engineer of
the Board. Bids must state the name of the
ira le mark, and whether it viii be delivered il
sacks or barrels.
Delivery must commence on five days notice
after July 5. and continue at the rate of ten
car loads per week until close of contract.
The Board reserves the right TO reject any and
ali bids. L. W. RUNDLETT.
l ~ Engineer Board Water Commissioners
Daily globe., 1883-06-15
By AID. Starker-

By Aid. Starkey-
It is hereby ordered by the Common Coun-
Gil of the City of st. Paul:
That the matter of a change of grade on
Third street. from Maria avenue to Maple
street. Conway street. from Maria avenue
to Maple street, and Ravine street. from
Maria avenue 70 Maple street. be. and the
same is hereby referred to the Board of
Public Works to investigate and report:
First. Is this improvement proper and
necessary:
Second. Give the Council an estimate
of the expense thereof, and state whether
one-half of the cost thereof is to be paid
into the City Treasury before the contract
is let.
Third. Can real estate to be assessed
for said improvement, be found benefited
to the extent of damages, costs and ex-
penses necessary to be incurred thereby?
Fourth. Is such improvement asked
for upon the petition or application of the
owners of majority of the property to be
assessed for such improvement
Fifth. Send the Council plan or pro-
file of said improvement as required by
law, if you report in favor OF the ssme.
Sixth. Send the Council proper order
directing the work to be done
Yeas-Ald. Dowlan, O'CunnOr. Robert,
Fischer, Otis, Cornish, Johnson. Van
Slyke, Starkey, st. Peter, Mr. President
II.
Approved June IA. 1888.
Daily globe., 1883-06-15
FOR FURNISHING
100000 BRICKS.

To be delivered board cars. near Vadnais lake,
where the st. Paul d Duluth railroad crosses the
right-of-way of the new Conduit line: also bid
for the bricks delivered along the Conduit line
for distance of one mile each side of said rail-
road.
The bricks must be sound. full-sized and hard
burned, of the quality known as Sewer Brick, =
and equal in every respect 10 the samples in the
office OF the Engineer of the Water Board.
Two samples of the bricks must accompany
each bid. The contractor must commence de
livery on five .ys' notice after July next. and
deliver at the rate of q 900 per week until e-
piratiOn OF the contract. No bids viii be re-
ceived for q less quantity than 1,000.GC bricks.
The Board reserve the right to reject anv and
all bids. L. W. RUNDLErT.
l64-T Engineer Board Water Commission ers.
Daily globe., 1883-06-15
Approved June IA. 1888.
By Aid, Starkey-

By Aid. Starkey-
1t is hereby ordered by the Common Coun-
Gil of the City of St. Paul;
That the matter of a change of grade
on Hoffman avenue from Mclean street
to lot II. block 16, Suburban HIS addi-
tion, be, and the same = hereby
referred to the Board of Pub.ic Works to
investigate and report:
First. Is this improvement proper and
necessary?
Second. Give the Council an estimate
of the expense thereof. and state whether
one-half of the cost thereof is to be paid
into the Treasury before the contract is
let.
Third. Can real estate to be assessed for
said i'm provement be found benefited to
the extent of damages, costs aaG expenses
necessary to be incurred rhere1F:
Fourth. Is such improvemeEt asked for
upon the petition or applicat t0n of the
owners of a majority If yhe property to be
assessed for such improveue err:
Fifth. Send the Co. cil .u or pro-
file of said improvement tuired by