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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-01-13
General News.

The Pennsylvania railroad last year paid the
State of Pennsylvania Sl,147,05S taxes on
stock, loans and gross receipts.
The boom in the stock of the New York e. New
England road is said to have for its basis the
fact that a closer alliance is to be formed with
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
The narrow-gauge track of the Toledo, Cincin-
natl & st. Louis now connects Toledo with Gin
einnati. and by the goth of this meath the same
narrowgauge system will connect Toledo with
St. Louis.
The railroad commissioners of Massachusetts
have decided that the reasonable wants of COM
munities along a line of railway must be met,
even though the extension of such service en-
tails loss to the carrier.
The average dividends paid by the Pennsyl-
van1a Railroad Company during the past two
years was ll.92 per cent, or more than was
paid by any other trunk line and for the three
years 8 g. or more than was paid by any of the
trunS lines, with the exception of the Baltimore
" Ohio In this statement is included the
amount realized from sale of new stock issued
and PAID as dividends.
Boston papers say that Governor Butler will
advocate the sale of the Hoosae Tunnel and
forty-four miles of the Troy g. Greenfield roads.
which is owned by the Common wealth of Massn-
ohusetts. II IS said that the account OF the
Tunnel road ITSELF for the year 1882, when
complete, will undoubtedly snow that even
the operating expenses were not met from the
tolls.
The friends of the Erie road are in excellent
spirits over the immense business their fast
frech. lines are doing, the property being car
r1eu at remnnefat1Ne rates, Present indications
are that the gross earnings of the road for 1888
will reach So, 100000. Should they, the Erie
will not only be able to pay the 1880 dividend
on preferred stock this year, but will also earn a
surplus of two or three millions for the common.
DIVIDENDS.
At meeting of directors of the Hannibal &
St. Joseph railway, at which W. Dowd presided,
resolution adopted declaring that, in view
OF the extraordinary expenses involved in the
litigation Of the company with the State of Mis-
souri,, the regular dividend on preferred stock
for the six months ending January, 1888, be 8
per cent, payable Feb. Is, 1888, and the trans.
fer hooks to be closed Tuesday, Jan. 10, and re-
opened Saturday, Feb. II.
REASONS FOR THE DELAY.
AS some OF the creditors of the Indianapolis &
st. LOUIS road, prior to its passing into the hands
OF a receiver, are somewhat dissatisfied over the
delay in paving their claims, the road having
been sold July 2S, last, Journal rep
resentative made some inquiries as regards the
cause Of such delay, and found that the pur-
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YANDERRILr COME AGAIN-
THE COURT RECORD.
supreme Court-Jan. IL.
sCRErY-BoNp SIGNED ON SUNDAY.

sCRErY-BOND SIGNED ON SUNDAY.
9,573. City Of Evansville vs. Frank Morris
Vanderburg c. C.
Best, C.-Where q bond was signed by the
surety on Sunday, aud on that day delivered by
him to the principal, who afterwards on a secu-
lar day delivered IL to the obgee, who accepted
IL without notice of such facts, the surety was
bound. The ground upon which courts refuse to
maintain actions on contracts made on Sunday
Is that one who participates III violation of the
law cannot assert any right growing cut of such
contract. Cl07 Mass. 1885, 45 Ia, PAL; 9 Allen
452; 81 VT, 90; Bush, 217; 81 Mass, 49, But
party who has not himself violated the law Is
not preoluded from enforcing the contract. To
bring the case within the statute the contract
must have been fully executed on Sunday, and
the bond not having been delivered on Sunday it
was not executed on that day. (55 Pa. ST., 1S3;
19Vtl 35S; Is id, $40; Bush, 50; % MINI,
545; 81 Mich, 500 A surety who authorizes
his principal on Sunday to deliver an instrument
signed by him on that day is barred by such de-
livery. Judgment reyersed
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OCEAN STEAMERS.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO vACATE A.
IN ALLEY.

To Butler University, John H. Murry, First
National Bank of Danville, Indiana; Eliza Thorn
ton, Sarah j. Smith, William A. Bell, Catherine
Merrill Emlly W. Merrill, Samuel Merrill Julia
NJ Hoores, louisa 0. Foster Charles Bard. Trus-
tee; Maurice L. Trimble, Edward Il. Baden,
Louisa c. Lavman, Sally Brown Oliver S. Kelly
and Daniel Keely, and all others concerned:
You are hereby notified that James G. Yohn,
William Hadley Michael Steinhauer, George W.
Hill and Newton Kellogg, commissioners duly
appointed by the judge of the Civil Circuit Court
the provisions of an act of the General Assembly
OF the State of Indiana, entitled IAN act in re
lati0n to the laying out, opening, widening, al
terlng and vacation of streets, alleys and high
ways, and for Strengthening or altering water
by the cities of this State, and providing
for the appointment of commissioners to assess
benefits and damages, providing their duties,
and the method of procedure, and providing for
the collection of benefits, ana payment of dam
ages, and prescribing the duties of city officers
i'll relation thereto, and providing remedies in
such matters, approved and signed March II,
1875, and an act amending section of the
above entitled act approved and signed March
81, 1879, will meet in the office of the CITY Clerk
Room No. 6, in the Courthouse Basement in the
said city OF Indianapolis, on Monday, the 5th
day OF March, A. ID. 1888 at ten 90 O'Clock A.
ing the matter of the vacation of the first alley
north of Lincoln avenue. running east and west
from College avenue TO ASH street, in the city of
indianapolis.
The Common Council 9nd Board of Aldermen
of the said city of indianapolis propose vacate
the above described alley, prayed for by a
petition now on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
Maria Jameson, p. II. jameson,
Ovid ID. Butler, Scott Butler,
CGauncey Butler, Esther Duncan,
ZeradI W. HaugneY, Anne Butler,
ADne w. Hughes, Lew Wallace,
OVID Il, Wallace,
Petitioners
VIM AND LEW WALLACE Attorneys.
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CleveIand. columbus. cineinnan and

Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and
Indianapolis Railway.
CLEVELAND, o., January g. 1888.
dividend of two per cent. has been declared
by this company, payable on and after the LIST
day OF February next.
All stockholders, of record at the close of the
transfer books, VIII be paid at the office of the
United States Trust Company of New York, No.
40 Wall street.
The transfer books will be closed from the
evening OF the 15th instant until February ..
By order of the Board of Directors.
GEO. H. RUSSELL Treasurer.
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Death of Richard Smock.

Richard Smock, an old and well-known citizen,
died yesterday morning, aged sixty-nine years.
His funeral will take place at Fletcher-place NJ.
L. Church, Monday morning, under the auspices
of the TippecanOe Club of which he a prom
inent member. The following members of the
club have been designated as pallbearers: Jo-
seph s. Barrows Thomas A. Goodwin, Morris
Rowland, James W. Huffer Rev. 7. A. Lynch,
John Stewart, W. II. Wishard, Rev. William Will
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why is Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound like the Mississippi river in spring
freshet3 Because the immense volume of this
healing river moves with such momentum that it
sweeps away all obstacles and is literally flood
in the country,
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REMEMBER THIS. IF YOU ARE SICK.

If yOu are sick. HOP BITrER5 will surely aid
nature III making you well again when all else
fails. If you are comparatively well. but feel
the need of "A grand tonic and stimulant. never
rest easy till you are made a new being by the
uee of
HOP BITTERS.
IT you are costive or dyspeptic. or are suffer
erng from any other of the numerous diseases
of the stomach o. bowels, IT is your own Tault If
you remain ILL., for
HOP BITTERS
are a sovereign remedy in all such complaints
II you are wasting away with any form of Kid
ney disease. stop tempting death this moment,
and turn for cure to
HOP BITTERS.
If you are sick with that terrible sickness,
Nervousness, you Will find "Balm III GIlead"
in the use OF
HOP BITTERS.
If you are a frequenter. or a resident of a MAS.
matte district, barricade your system against
the scOurge of all countries-malaual, epidemic,
bilious and intermittent fevers-bv the use of
HOP BITE RS,
II you have rough, pimply. or sallOw skin, bad
breath, pains and aches, aud feel miserable gen
rich blood, the sweetest breath. health and com.
tort. In short, they cure ALL diseases of the
Stomach Bowels. Blood, Liver, Nerves, Kid
neys etc, ana $500 VIII be paid for case they
will not cure or help. or for anything impure or
injurious found In them That poor. hedridden,
invalid wife, sister. mother or daughter, can be
made the picture of health ny a few bottles Of
HOP BTffERS costing hut a trihe
Will you let them sufferi
Cleanse, purify and enrich the blood with HOP
BITTEIeS aud you will nave no sickness or SUIT
fering or doctors bills to pay.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29
ca Sa Haas & 0ppenheimer.



The Thompson Street Poker club had an
unusually quiet game, with the luck steadily
against Mr.. Tooter Williams until an unusually
tough Jackpot frightened up the interest.
Mr. William glanced across the table and saw
the eye of Mr.. Gus Johnson shining with the
light Of something very big.
Mr.. Williams passed.
Mr.. Whites passed.
Mr.. Johnson opened the pot with defiant
air and 90 cents in mutilated coin.
The dealer, Mr.. Rube Johnson, came in.
Mr.. Williams promptly raised the bet two
punched quarters and Io-cent stamp.
"Whufier ye' rise datl" asked Mr.. John
son, whom this extraordinary action excited
"Nebber yo' min, :" said Mr.. Williams, sui
lenly. Jess yo' Put up or shut up, OATS
ALL"
dispose Use got three jacks an rise yo'
back 7" suggested Mr.. Johnson.
"And 'spose Use got fisk-eh ?-jess-
jess 'spose Use got fisk, niggah; whar's yo'
three jacks-ehT Mr.. Williams breathed
very hard and glared at Mr.. Johnson till even
that gentleman's vest buttons were cold.
Mr.. Johnson faltered, ran his hand over
twice, sized up the pot, and decided he'd
'jess call" Then they proceeded to draw
cards.
Mr.. Williams thought he d play what:he
had.
Mr.. Johnson drew two cards to three tens,
and caught pair of mines. This considera-
bis treasured him. lie bet 80 cents with the
remark snow, jess 60 ahead on dat fisk
jess fool away yo' substance much as yo'
choose"
Mr.. Williams thoughtfully raised him 40
cents and plug of tobacco.
Mr.. Johnson saw the rise and retaliated by
wagering plated watch guard and pair Of
spectacles, borrowed from the Rev. Thankful
Smith, who sat behind him.
Mr.. Williams raised back. And so ii went
until there was nothing left to bet except the
lamp and table, which were common proper
ty iDalienable under the constitution.
"Now, niggah," said Mr.. Williams, 'jess
show down dem jacks"
al haint got no Jacks" said Mr.. Johnson.
~ was lynn. had three 10 speakers, befo'
the draw. Show down yo' Aisk-dat's what
| want ter see."
"Well, haint got no fisk" said Mr..
Williams.
"what has yo' got3 Show up yo' straight"
demanded Mr.. Johnson.
"Haint got no straight"
"Show up dat two par, den"
"Haint got no two par"
"What has yo' got den, niggahy" Mr..
Johnson was beginning to have his suspicious.
Mr.. Williams slowly and triumphantly
skinned out three jacks and pair OF trays.
Mr.. Johnson rose to leave the room.
81 doan mind losen my substance, an
doan mine square beat, but doan draw nc
mo- guards agin liar."-Lile.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29
PERSONAL.

Items oieased in the Hotel Corridors and
From Various other Sources.
Bee Sinner has returned from his ranch.
Mrs Morris Friedman has returned home.
Representative Thompson has gone to st.
| Louis.
Mr.. Duval Beall is expected daily from
/ New York.
MIR. J. NJ. Brooks, of Houston, is qusriered
at the Maverick.
Mrs. Pinkney Jones, Of Boerne, is a guest
at the Central.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Shaw, return to
Scotland early next week.
Mr.. c. B. Walker, Of Louisville, Ken
lucky, is at the Maverick hotel.
P. Beekfnann, merchant Of Fredehcks-
burg, is sojourning at the Central.
Mr.. G. Gander arrived yesterday from New
York, and stays at The Menger.
Mr.. II. Wilcox, from New Haven, Con-
neeticut, is guest at the Maverick.
Mr.. Eugene Tempsky has gone to the
springs for the benefit ofhis health.
c. w. Dunn has returned home after
successful business trip in the North.
Mr.. J. ]. Pastoriza, OF Houston, is in the
city, and called upon the LIGHT.
Concert and dance at Jonas garden to-
morrow (sund'y) night Everybody invited.
Tom Harrison, Hal l.. Gosling, r. b.
Green and +. +. Redfeld, Of this city, are at
Austin.
Miss {. Bennett, charming and accom-
plshed young lady Of Frio, is a guest at the
Central
]. W. Moore, a prominent citizen Of St.
Joe, Mo-, is here on visit lie is at the
Central
Charles NJ. PIKE, Of the J. NJ. Pyke & Son
cigar manufactures, San Francisco, is visiting
the city.
-Adolph Specht and Louisa Bieker, Lucas
]. Sueltenfus and Theresa Theis, have licenses
to marry.
Elk Johnson, of Pearsal is in the city in
teryiewing the merchants on the subject Of
advertising.
Mr.. J. McInneny, who has been away on
visit to Louisville, Kentucky, and other
places, returned.
James Ford, stoekman Of Jefferson,
Texas, is investigating the horse market here.
lie is staying at the Central.
NJ. Howrin, Mexico; b. B. Daughtrey,
Victoria; Charles Ralsion, S. Saunders, A.
G. Pickett, G. II. & S. A. X. r.; c. w.
Adams, Mexico; J. II. Cole and wife, Chi
cago; A. NJ. Fadden, Monterey; William
Lang, seguin; W. P. Fisher, r. NJ. Maer,
city, are guests at the St. Leonard hotel.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29
BARGAINS OFFERED
by J. w. Bradley, Land Agent.

New rock house, with 10 rooms, on two large
LOTS good well and cstern. Will sell cheap.
Rock h. use of rooms, fronting east, No. 100
Avenue @, offered for few days at a bargain.
Ten-room rock house on two large lots,
beautiful shade trees and shrubbery, corner OF
King William and Turner streets. VIII sell
cheap.
Nice cottage, well built, fronting east on
Milan square, No. lOOj, offered for less than
present cost.
Rock house on Alamo street. Ten rooms,
stables and carriage room. Lot 90 by $50 feet.
Hard rock house, with 10 rooms, elegant
home one block from Alamo plaza and post
office.
Two story commodous house OF 10 rooms,
large cs'crn, stables, &C., on four large lots, at
a gre eat bargain on San Pedro avenue.
Seven room cottage on San Pedro avenue,
$500
Nice new cottage, elegantly flushed, :
looms, one block from San Pedro avenue,
$500.
Six room cottage on Camden street, 1900
Improved farms, DAIRY farms, ranch proper
ties with live STOCK, large bodies OF land In
Texas and Mexico.
Six nice cottages in Ward 4, price $1,000 to
5000 paying Is TO 20 per cent. rental.
Three vacant lots corner OF Iavalla AMI
Leona streets, west and opposite the chapel,
for $1,000.
Ten acres of land fronting south on street
car line, the line beginning at officers quarters
running west across Alamo ditch. Apply to
j. w. BRADLEY,
S-lGtf 402 Houston street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Shirts made to order at Rosenbaum Il
Bauer's.
From Ocean to Ocean" galop. 6-2S-tf
The Central hotel, of San Antonio, is the
place TO stop at 81 30 day. 7-2S-tf
Try Elliott & Ragland for your druggist.
No. East Commerce street. 9-3-lm
Leave your measure for shirts at Rosenbaum
4 Bauer's 23S Commerce street. Cliff
Gents underwear at Rosenbaum & Bauer's,
No. 238 Commerce street.
A good thing to advertise in; The LIGHT
ANNUAL AND GUIDE. Secure space early. Att
Have your prescriptions filled at City Drug
Store. No. East ommerce street. 9-3-lm
Fluid extracts, eliXirs and elegant prepara-
lions ut City Drug Store, No.S Fast Commerce
street. g-3-lm
Hoeack & Newton have several 10-acre tracts
of land just outside of city limits for sale at
500 each-if taken now. 9-l-tt
Don't forget the grand ball TO be given by
the b. Is. A., on the 18th, at the Casino hall. u
RUBBER shoes, coats, hats and all kinds of
rubber goods; also the celebrated Fish brand
oil sllcker, ut Sheets, Correvon & Castles.
The international and Great Northern rail-
road will soil excursion tickets TO the st. Louis
fair from September 25. 9-2i-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29

"Send up an officer to Acequia street,"
was telephone summons received at the
Police Office yesterday. Brown, who was on
the spot, was quickly dispatched, and on ar
rival was informed that man named August
Laux had been playing old Harry, but had
skunk away on hearing the police had been
sent for. Brown was shown over the field of
his operations in house on Acequia street.
Smashed glasses and broken dishes met his
eyes on one side and broken door on the
other. The reason of Laux for covering him
self with such glory has not been explained,
but no doubt when he is caught the Recorder
will elicit all necessary information.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29

Allan Johnson was not 10 be daunted by
Officer Bishop, who appeared at his house on
Crockett street, whittier he had been sent to
stop Allan from beating his wife. On Bish-
ops arrival Johnson locked himself up in a
room, and declared no one on earth would
arrest him. His wife said he was armed, and
meant fight, SO Bishop returned to the police
Office and brought up reinforcements in the
shape Of officers Coy and Ferris. Allan,
overcome by their mighty presence, quietly
gave himself up, and like Eugene Aram,"
when last seen, was walking with gives
upon his wrist" between two officers.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29

Negotiations are pending to purchase
Bowen's island for the erection Of a hotel and
as a public garden run in private interest.
The spot is one Of the pretties, places in the
city for public park, and il the City Council
could acquire it for that purpose it would be
"materal lung for the city," not only in the
present but in the future. To-day it can be
obtained at a nominal value. In the future ii
may be unattainable and then all will be sorry
that the beautiful and sequestered spot was
not obtained.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29
LIGHT FLASHES.
what the Reporters Learn on Their Tou
Through the CITY.

NhhN tno hepOrtorb Lcarn on AHeI Aoh
Through the City.
DIR. Fred Terrell has returned home.
The lamp at the corner Of Presa street
burns low.
The Federal court has been reauanged
for the new term.
The sports will be the attraction at the
springs tomorrow.
MIR. Pat Kinney, the coal miner Of Me-
dina county, was in the city to-day on BUSH
ness.
-Twenty-seyen permits were issued during
the week, ranging in value from $50 to $1,000
in value.
The Bexar Benevolent association ball to-
night, at the Casino, will be a grand and Sc
lect affair.
w. II. Mitchell has taken out permit
for lumber dwelling I6x26, on the south
side Of Star street; cost $3.50.
Tickets for the Beecher lecture are going
fast, and II you desire a good seat call on
Sim Hart early.
One building permit was issued this
morning namely f. Niedenfeld, lumber
dwelling 5ox4o, west side Chestnut street,
$3.50
The New Orleans Tine3.D smocrat, one
Of the most critical papers OF theatrical COM
panies, pays a high compm n, to Miss Lizzie
May Ulmcr who will open at Turner hall
Sunday night.
Rev, j. w. Williams will preach to-
morrow 1t the Mount Pilgrim Baptist church
at 3 and p. m. Subject at night Babylon
is Fallen" Sunday School at a. m. Prayer
meeting AT 6 a. IN.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29

John Rodeu, drunk, S.; Humble, drunk
and down, SIS; J. Ellison, drunk and down,
SIS; A. Johnson, beating and striking, con-
tinued; Ferris, drunk, SIS; P. II. Sneider,
drunk, SIS; Ed Scott, soliciting passengers at
the Sunset depot, SIS; Charles Roland, care
less driving, continued; Joe Grafton, drunk
and disorderly, SIS; William Wieder, leaving
team alone, So; Josephine Doyle, drunk, SIS;
StePpenback, carrying a pistol, continued;
Joe Brice, drunk, SIS; NJ. Murphy, drunk and
disorderly, $5;.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29

Ayoung gentleman said to a LIGHT man
yesterday that he thought it a disgrace and
shame that the Casino association should al.
low variety company to play in their hall.
But the reporter noticed the same young man
present last night, and occupying the front
row of seats. The entertainment was SO ex-
cellent that those who were disposed to turn
up their nose had to acknowledge it with
hearty applause.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29
Seven Hundred and Seventy Five Dollars
Easily Made.

A speculative stranger arrived in the city a
few days ago, and, desiring to embark in the
saloon business, made an offer and paid 5000
for the business stand now run and owned by
Alderman Fritz Schreiner. Before taking
possession, however, the gentleman got on a
spree, eamhled off most Of what money he
had left, and succeeded, finally, in winding
up in the bat cave. He then went back to
Mr.. Schreiner and for SIas sold the saloon
back again. This stranger then bought him
self IA horse, and also purchased ticket via
the International for his wife yesterday, and
it is said has mysteriously disappeared, and
has not since been seen.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29

Experience is the only guide treated with
respect by mortals.'
The question is often asked. Why is II, when
you hear many business mon complain
Ing of duh times, look blue and wear long
face and never seem satisfied, when, on the
mammoth store of l.. Wolfson, on Main plaza,
he will meet you with a pleasant good morn
ing" and you are at once made to feel as II you
had met man who would deal fairly and give
you full value for your money. Wofson never
grumbles about duh times, and, more than all,
he is persistent advertiser, and believes IL let
what he has for sale, and does not believe In
letting goods remain on his shelves, and Is
always willing TO divide profits with his
advertisos what he has for sale aud is never
lust out" His fair dealing, low prices and
persistent advertising is the Key to this secret,
made known. 9-H-I
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29

A belle of this city called upon friend last
evening and felt rather faint. Chickens with
chill con carne sauce were ordered and the
young lady speedily put away two chickens.
These she washed down with glass of lager,
and then said that she would go home to
supper. The young lady is very cOnsumptive
AS regards food-but fortunately enjoys ex-
cellent heath, though we cannot say she i,
exempt from the nightmare.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29

In the case Of Charles Roland for furious
driving and running over McDermott, DR..
A. Herlf gave the following evidence;
was called in to see McDermott and found
two of his ribs fractured, by the wheel Of the
cart having passed over them. The swelling
around the third rib was so great could not
detect fracture, or otherwise. This was the
only evidence given, and the case was con-
tinusd until Monday.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29

a teamster having team of oxen had a
narrow escape from death this morning. A
boy was driving the team and in turning
Ytuui street into Market street, drove on the
sidewalk The teamster, who was mounted
on horse back, rode between the wall and the
cattle. In so doing the horse fell, and it and
its rider would have been crushed but for the
intervention Of bystanders, who drew the
team away.