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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-13
THE CITY IN BRIEF.

A post of the Grand Army of the Republic has
been formed at Lexington.
Pension Agen Knefer has paid over 1900
pensions during the past five days.
The Phoenix Literary Society Will give an en-
tertainment at MeHnerchor Hall this evening,
the programme to begin at $50.
George Coulter arrested by the chief of police
at Terre Haute, for attempting TO pass a $40
counterfeit bill, was brought to this city yesLer-
day and placed in jail.
The newly elected Republican members OF the
Council VIII hold Il caucus on Saturday evening.
John r, Pearson, II is understood. is Il candidate
for election vice president of that body.
The statistics gathered by the State Board of
Health show TINT during the year ending with
September there were l4,409 deaths in Indiana.
OF these 1886 were white, and 623 black.
There we're 1882 reported as native born and
1,457 foreign.
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to
Roll II. Mcbride and Martha Barger. George c.
Fricker and Rosa Anselm, Charles W Coulter
and Hannah Hacker, William L. Norris and Mol
lie Davis, William H. Ent and Addie Hart AL
bert Hefrich and Cora f. Kenney, Albert b.
Kirkpatrick and Susie Bradley, George A Lin.
neman aud Matte T. Matthews.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-13
Personal AND LOCAL.
Movements of Railroad Men-Prosperity of
the Illinois Midland.

Movements of Railroad Men-Prosperity of
the Illinois Midland.
E. W. McKenna, superintendent Of the j., NJ. &
l., is in the city.
H. c. Dehl, general freight agent of the l., B.
Il W., has gone to Cleveland.
I. A. Lewis, western manager of the Erie fast
freight lines. has gone to Chicago.
Edgar Hill, Of Cleveland, assistant general
freight agent ofthe Bee line, is in the city.
NJ E. ingalls,, president of the Cincinnati, In
danapols, ST.. Louis & Chicago road, is expected
home from New York to-day.
Col R. G. Hervey passed through the city last
night, en- route for New York He says that on
his return he will probably have some important
railroad news to make public.
VIM X McKeen. president of the Vandalia,
went 10 New York last evening in his special
car Mr.. McKeen was accompanied by his wife
and his son Frank. who is in poor health.
Indianapolis is to have "A Vanderbilt. Oscar
Vanderbilt has been appointed district passen-
ger agent of the Northern Pacific, headquarters
indianapolis. The office is TO be opened Jan. 1,
1884.
A. E. Schrader, traffic manager of the Illinois
Midland, who has been in the city for a couple
of days, returned yesterday TO Terre Haute.
Mr.. Schrader states that this road is earn
ing quite handsome surplus over operating ex-
penses. under the excellent management of d.
H Conklin, receiver, and the surplus money is
being used to improve the rOad-bed and equip
ment to good advantage for all parties.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-13
Real Estate Transfers.

Instruments filed for record IN the Recorders
office of Marion County. Indiana. for ID hours
ending at O'Clock P. NJ. Dec. IL. 1885, as fur
nished by ELLIOTT II BUTLER. a5sJracJers of
titles room No. 8. HGrna Building:
Jacob s. Mustard and wife TO Reuben
Morris ct al, lot in the town of
Wellln gton. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $4,000
Jacob Cox and wife to Henry Rick
ard part of lot Al in Allen & Roots
north addition to Indianapolis. $500
The MiddeseX Banking Company to
Martin Hertz and wife, lot 159 in
Daugherty's subdivision of outlOt,
SO, in Indianapolis. -;..---.::----- 10000
+. NJ. Churchman ct al. to Henry
Davis, part of lot in Vests heirs
addition to Indianapolis. -... $500
Elizabeth Talbot 10 Ellen A. Ran
dan, LOT 6S in her revised subdivi-
sion, in Indianapolis. $500
Jacob Hermann and wife to Prter
Weary, lot 26 in Davidson's second
addition to Indianapolis. 10000
Conveyances, 6; consideration IS 225 90
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-13

1t is stated that the Indianapolis Car Works
yesterday secured contract to build another
LOCO cars from one of the trunk lines.
Woe president Waite, of the c., H. & D. lines,
and an inspection party, numbering some thirty,
yesterday inspected the e. r. & c. division of
the system.
Paymaster Sullivan, OF the Cincinnati, Indi-
anapolis, st. Louis & Chicago road. pays for No
vember service on the eastern division to day;
on the western division on Friday and Satur-
day.
The new shops of the Chicago, st. Louis g.
Pittsburg road, in the eastern part of the city,
are going up rapidly, so favorable is the
weather. One of the rnund-houses is nearing
completion, and the walls of two of the larger
shops are completed and will be under cover
within few days.
Chief Engineer Beach, of the Bee-line system,
is in ST. Louis this week, preparing plans for ex-
tensive improvements in their system of yard
tracks at that point. Among other things a
second track to connect the tracks of the yards
with the main track is TO be built, which will en-
tail considerable expense Mr.. Beach STATES
that six months frem now the terminal facilI-
ties of the l. & St. l.. viii be the best Of any road
running into East st. Louis.
]. H. Devereux, president of the Bee-ine
is negotiating for steel rails next years
Indianapolis and st. Louis entirely with
steel rails. The company propose hereafter to
lay sixty-seven or seventy -pound-t0-the-yard
rail To carry out the proposed improvement
will require some eighty miles of steel rails The
low prices at which rails are now manufactured
tempts enterprising raireae men TO replace all
their old iron with steel rails.
j. 8. Patterson, superintendent of rolling stock
on the Cincinnati, Indianapolis, ST. Louis d Chi
cagO road. was in The city yesterday. He states
that on the lat of January they will turn out of
the Cincinnati shops "A parlOr Car which will
eclipse the three elegant palaces on wheels the
C., l., st. l.. & C. received last month from the
Dayton Car Works. The interior finish is ma
hogany, and all the modern improvements have
been introduced The car rests on slx-wheel
trucks, forty three-inch paper wheels, with steel
axles.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-13

The forthcoming report of DIR, f. s. Elder as
Secretary of the state Board of Health, will con-
tain special articles as follows: "Why boards OF
health should be n0n-partisan," by Benjamin
Newland, NJ. D., of Bedford; public health" by
FL V, Sweringen, of TT. Wayne; ''Hygienic sur
roundings OF the early settlers of Indiana" NJ
NJ. Latta NJ, d. Goshen; Hygiene Of farmers
homes, j. +. Hubbard, NJ D., Richmond; 'Some
thoughts on education" DR.. Budd V. Sweringen
deceased; 1.-The effects of education upon the
eyesght OF school children" DR.. L. P. worrel
Terre Haute; 'The State and its insane" Dr. 10.
seph Rogers, ex-superintendent Indiana In
sane Hospital; "Restraint or non-restraint in
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-13
ADJUSTMENTS.
ENGLIsH's opERA-HoUsE.


The Fay Templeton Opera Company appeared
at this house again yesterday. presenting LA
Mascotte" at the matinee, and "Oivette" at the
evening performance. Fay TempletOu has APP
peared to better advantage during her present
engagement than on her previous visits to In
danapOhs, and if applause can be taken as an
indication of appreciation, has made herself a
favorite here. Her performances yesterday
were OF very superior order, and clearly dem
onstrated her ability artistic. With time
and opportunity she will attain the foremost
rank III the profession. During the evening en-
tertainment Miss TempletOn and Miss Vane
interpOlated two duOs which were warmly re-
celved, and at the close of the second act
the curtain was twice called up. The company
is a good one. George Olmi and Louis De LANCE
are especially clever, the latter being highly
original both as Lorenzo and COquecOt. "Mas-
cote" will be given at the closing performance
this evening.
row night and for the remainder of the week,
appearing as Mabel Renfrew in 'PlQue." Next
week Kiralfy's BLACK Crook"
Joseph Emmett closed his engagement at the
Granu last night. The engagement of Mile.
Aimee, the famous French prima donna, and the
Grau Opera Company opens tonight and the
reserve sheet indicates good audience. The
hill announced is LecOcqs popular work "Ia
File de Nine. AngOt," which enlists the efforts
OF the entire company, fifty seven strong. To-
morrow evening Lecocqs latest opera bouffe,
Las Prncesse des Canaries," will be given;
Saturday matinee, ''Chimes of Norma ndy," and
Saturday evening LA Jole Perfumeuse," in
which Mile. aimee introduces her popular song
and dance, Pretty as picture" Next week,
Lights o. London"
Neil Burgess and company appear AT the Park
this evening in their new piece ''Vim," which Is
said to be very funny. No matinee.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-13
FRITZ'S TROUBLES.
Joe Emmet's Retaliation of a Disparagius
Story-SOmething of His Personal
History.

Yesterday afternoon Journal reporter di.
lated his gail sufficiently to interview Joseph
K Emmett, the actor, to ask him how much
falsehood there was in paragraph published in
the Chicago News Letter. which charged that
"Fritz's" name is not Emmett at ALL but Gang
frau, and German; that he had poor sister
to whom he never gave a cent, and that he had
been ungrateful to the good Ben De Bar, who
had taken him out of the variety business and
put his feet the ladder of fame, and that he
even refused to play III his theater. Fritz was
"at home" at the Denison House. and his wife,
bright little woman, who apparently took
more interest in the interview than her hus-
band, was also present
'If the country must know it, yOu may tell
them that my name is Emmet, my father was
william B, Emmett, and I was born in St Louis
These attacks are unwarrantable; they are
shameful. don't mind being pelted on my act
lug. expect that-and perhaps deserve it-huJ
do think they might let my family affairs alone.
l adopted the name of Grangfrau when was
the variety business In private life / have al
ways been known as EmmPt
THAT'S the name on our marriage certificate
at any rate" chimed Mrs, Emmett.
THAT about my ingratitude 10 Ben DeBar is
as untrue as the other. L played with DeBar
untll he ceased 10 be manager-nlayed with
him both in ST. Louis and in New Orleans. He
never favored me. If he had L might have
saved 100000"
"How2" inquired the reporter
"Ben. DeBar recommended me to Charles
Gaylor. | was doing songs and dances, variety
business, In D. Bars theater, with my own com
b1uatiOn. He recognized from business that
mad dramatic talent and said ought to have
drama. That was in 1868. GaYlor said he
would write me suitable one for
$500 cash. 1 hadn't this cash ask
ed DeBar to loan it to me, offering TO give
him order on my first receipts to reimburse
him. He didn't 40 it, Then Gaylor proposed to
write ii, take half made for two years and go
along with me and attend to my business. The
result was that GaylOr made 100000, whereas.
If DeBar had advanced me that $500 1 would,
don't you see, have saved all that money"
$50 far my two sisters are concerned. I
supported them until they were married and
for time afterward Now I've resigned
that duty to their husbands, and L think they
ought to attend TO it. One of them does fairly
well. If man chooses to quarrel with his sis
he be allowed that happinessl It's nObodys
business but his own. We are not the only folks
in he world who are not on good terms with our
relations. When man makes money his rela-
tives think they have a claim on him, and want
to fasten on him. don't know why should
have enemies I've never tried to make any,
and have always been ready to do charitable
work. Few actors have played more than I
have for benevolent objects But suppose the
dramatic papers have to say something about
me. As I've quit drlnking-haven't drunk any
thing for nearly three years-and they can't say
l get drunk, they have to annoy me with some
thing elSp.n
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-13

The Line to Commence Operations Jan. 1,
1884.
The new fast-ireght line, which is to operate
over the Boston & Albany, the New York Cen
trail, the Nickel-plnte, and the Bee-line systems
10 st. Louis, will commence operations Jan. l.
1884. Its name has been changed from "Niekel
plate Express" to the "The Nickepate Line"
The Cleveland Herald says that ''rhe percentages
will be made and agencies viii be established III
the following cities: Cincinnati. Indianapolis,
Louisville, ST. Louis, ChicagO,St Paul and Mime
apOls, to be opened tnat date. Mr.C. S. Tappan,
who appointed manager of the line, will
have the appoint ment of each of his assistants,
subject to the approval of the ROADS traversing
the territory over which they will be placed In
charge. These assistants will be, as far prac-
ticable, those who now serve under Mr.. Tappan
in the Hoosae Tunnel line. The opening of this
line will have effect on the established lines
now in operation on the different roads, and will
be giving TO them additional facilities for the
transaction of business. Tue new line means
certainy boom for both the Niekelplate and
the Bee line in the matter of freight operation,
and it should put them both in position to con-
troll very much larger amount than at present.
The line commences operations with only 1000
cars, but The number is to be largely increased at
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-13
DoINGs OF THE FREIGHT MEN.
"A Slight Reduction in Rates Through a Re-
vision of the Tariff

A Slight Reduction in Rates Through Re-
vision of the Tariff
the freight men spent several hours together,
yesterday, at the Denison House, revising the
joint tariff The principal work done was on
grain rates to points of Ohio and Michigan. such
as Dayton, Springfield and Toledo. which points
are reached directly or through connection, by
half dozen roads, and each route names
different rate. Under the revision there is a re-
duction in rates. and all roads again agree to
live by the revised joint tariff One of the general
freight gents in attendance expresses the opin-
ion that under the revision Indianapolis grain
men are given "a rate on which they can sup
grain to Interior nOiuts in Michigan and Ohio at
figures which viii draw n larger per cent of the
trade than grain men here, under the old tariff,
could command, as they can now compete with
Chicago dealers. The freight men continue
their work to-day, reaching only the
letter yesterday in their revision work.
The item in the Journal of yesterday to the eff
fect thar few if any, local agents paid attention
TO the tariff when naming rate, drew forth
general denial from the agents in attendance at
the meeting, Yet, during the recess yesterday
noon an agent, when at his office, was asked for
rate on corn TO Detroit, Mich, and answered
back: "Our published tariff is nineteen cents
per 100 pounds. but in your case we will namea
teP-eents- per 90 pounds rate" This is but an
example of dozens of cases which little inves-
tgaJion would bring out.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-13
GENERAL NEWS.

A Step in the Interests of StOckhOlders-A
Demand for Regulation.
There has lately been New Hampshire de-
eison requiring road to be operated in it's own
interest, instead of in the interest of another
company which had secured control. The New
York Mail says: AFT this decisoni is sustained,
and becomes a precedent, it will be one step
toward a restoration of confidence by the pro-
lection of investors, Stockholders are in danger
from foes without well as foes within the COM
pany. Almost anybody can get a charter to par
allel almost any railroad. This makes prosper
GUS road, managed in the interests of Its secu-
rity-holders, target for opposition. Free rail
road building and unrestricted competition
have stimulated the Development of the cOun-
try, but the demand now is not much for new
railroads as for the proper regulation of railroad
affairsD
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-13
An Incident Which Has a Moral.

The Vandaia, last night, delivered TO the
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Indianapolis road
seventeen carloads of live stock. to go east
over the C., II. & u. route. This is more worthy
of note as it is the first shipment of this char
acter delivered by the Vandalia to the c., Fl. &
l., it is stated, since the road was opened for
business. The time is fast passing when petty
jealOusies between railway arrangements stand
in the way of all interchange of traffic when
ever connections can he made. The railroad of
ficials Who hold back III this matter are getting
left in their business. Healthy competition is
wise, but when competition is carried so far as
to create an ugly feeling and constant quarrel
over business, shippers usually turn their traffic
over to the that Will work harmoniousy
with all its connections.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-13
THE MONON ROUTE.

Speculation as to the Future of the L., N.
A. & G. Road.
A gentleman who has just returned from New
York and who thinks he has the inside of affairs of
the Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railroad
Company, states that a syndicate has been
Horned to purchase the road and that John b.
Carson last week inspected the road in their in
terest, and that should the syndicate take the
property, he is to be the general manager of the
affairs of this road; otherwise he is out of the
ring He cites the fact, to substantate his state
ment. that Colonel Bennett s. Young, president
of the L., N. A. & c., and John B. Carson are
this week in New York, in conference with the
people who propose to buy tho property. He
gives a statement of what parties make up the
syndicate, and in what interest it is, on condi-
ti0n that the journal would not make it public
until there are further Developments
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-13

Room No. Hon. Napoleon B. Taylor, Judge
Ellen Welsh VS.. City of Indianapolis; damages.
Jury find for defendant; Judgment on verdict,
c. j. Briggs ct al. VS.. Abraham Kahn ct al.
Room No. 2-Hon. d. w. Howe, Judge.
James L. Mitchell VS.. City of INDIANAPOLIS;
suit for damages. On trial by Jury.
Room No. S-Hon. Lewis G. Walker. Judge.
Berkshire Life Insurance Company VS.. Frank
lin r. Coffin ct al; foreclosure. Judgment for
$5,453.86.
John j. Cooper vs.. James 81. Chalmers; suit on
note and account, Judgment for $303.44
Daniel Stewart ct al VS.. Hugh s. Young e5 al;
foreclosure. judgment for 81 ops.
W. j. johnson VS. Oliver P. Lare ct al; suit
for possession. On trial by ajury.
In the case of the State on the relation of the
indianapolis Savings Bank, Rocker & Hatch filed
petition for an allowance of 81 900 as attor-
neys for depOsitors. Referred TO Roscoe O.
Hawkins, master commissioner, for investigation
and recommendations.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-13
A Wife,s Comnlaint-

surety of the peace warrant was yesterday
issued by Justice Feibeman, the complaint
of Annie Classy, recently divorced from James
c. Classy. against the last named person. W no
is waiter in Fosters restaurant. Mrs. Classy
who lives in Bacon's block, with her mother
says that classy has threatened to kill her on
sight Exteriorly Classy, reviewed by the re-
porter as he waited at the squire's office to have
his bail arranged doesn't look like a sanguinary
man. but slicing sandwiches and chopping hash
may have familiarized him with acts of cruelty
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-13
Wedding Bells.

A B. Kirkpatrick, of the Kosomo Gazette, and
Miss Susie Bradley, of this city, were married
last evening at the residence of the bride. I67
Bellefontaine street, Rev. 8. b. Moore, of the
Third Christian Church, officiating. Mr.. Kirk
patrick was formerly resident of this city, and
is we'll and favorably known by large circle
of acquaintance, especially among the mem
bers of the bar, with whom he was associated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-13
Probate Matters.

The last will of Robert s, Dorsey, deceased,
was admitted to probate yesterday The will
was made in this city on Nov. 10, 1882, A. W.
Hendricks and Albert Baker beng witnesses
The will leaves everything to his widow. The
personal property amounts to about 5000
James T. Layman, as requested in the will, was
appointed executor, giving bond in $50, 200.
Samuel Shank has been appointed administra-
tor of VIM. f. Thomas; bond, $780,
Francis B. Davis has been appointed guardian
of Prescott Davis; bond, So, 900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-13
Hinkle VS.. HodEson.

suit was filed yesterday by Julian w. Hin
kle against Edgar j. HodgsOn the architect, and
the Diebold Safe and Lock Company. Hodgson
was awarded the contract in June %, 1882, for
the erection OF a jail at MaysviIe, KY, at an
aggregate cost of $50, 200. He entered into a
contract with the lock company to do the lron
work, and afteFward sublet the entire contract
to Hinkle- Hnkle's complaint alleges that the
lock company has failed to fulfill contract, and
demands $4,000 damages.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-13
Bishop Chatard,s Future.

Roman Catholic rumor has been recently
strengthened, and the prediction that Bishop
Chatard will be made Archbishop of Philadel-
phia is now frequently repeated with the add
dition that when he leaves this diocese Father
Albring, of Cincinnati, will be his successor in
the episcopal chair.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-13

is TO it is that the Traders Dispatch, which OPP
crates over the NicRel-plaGe, and the Lacka-
wanna ami the L, b. & W., is doing a good bust
ness over the latter. and so much has the BUSH
each road has agreed to increase its quota of
cars in the Traders Despatch. Then in live
stock the l., B. & W. has for few weeks past
been doing good Buffalo business, and to bet
ter accommodate such business the Nckel-plate
aud l., B. & W. are to build a couple of hundred
stock cars.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-13
A Bad Year for the Rollinr.N1lu.

The Indianapolis Irou-rail Roling-m closed
sts first year Nov. 90 and the results are far
from satisfactory. Twelve thousand TWO hun
dred and forty less tons of rails we're manufac-
aured than in 1882, and the tonnage was less
an in any year since 1871 The annual meet
~ will be held the first "Wednesday in January
Y he earnings of the mill have been so unsatis-
aactory that no dividend will be declared.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-13

The old scheme to build trunk line from New
York to Council Bluffs has been revived under
the name of the American Midland Railroad
Company. The Daily Stakeholder says for near
ly "A year its managers have been quietly at work
securing rights of way, and now claim to be
ready to go forward with the work of cOnstruc-
ton. The line will run nearly as may be
along the 41st parallel, which will make the dis
lance between New York and Chicago shorter
than that on ally other road.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-13

Hon. Joshua c. Adams, Judge.

HUTI. JU5Hua u AuHfns, Judge.
Leopold kaufman ct al. vs. John T. Woodland
ct all repevin. Finding by jury for defendant.
Mary Miller VS.. Thomas Miller; divorce De-
cree granted plaintiff on proof of cruel treat
ment and failure TO provide.
State ex rel. Pauline Young VS. Thomas Kane;
bastardy. Relatrix and husband, John Stein
bauer, came into court, and Stein bauer made a
statement that he is the father of the child. The
court ordered the defendant discharged from
iail.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-13

The Patoka Mining and Lumber Company was
incorporated yesterday under State laws The
business operations of the company will be con-
Quoted in Jasper, Dubois county. The capital
stock is 100000, and the directors are William
Howard Irwin, Thornton B. Curry, Griffin R.
TheobOld and VIM. Renecke.