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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-09
A TRIO OF BURGLARS.
A Desperate Struggle Between the Thieves
and MIR. II. j. LeClerc.

Between and O'Clock yesterday morning a
burglary was committed at the residence of R..
j. LeClerc on Christian avenue, which resulted
more disastrously for the perpetrators than for
the intended victims. The family were aroused
by noise in the house, and Mr.. LeClerc,
arming himself with a poker, started on
a tour of exploration. In the lower
front room he encountered man,
and desperate struggle ensued. During the
struggle two accomplices escaped through the
front door, but the other, after both combatants
were considerably bruised, received a blow on
the head from the poker, knocking him through
fastened the door, and soon after, looking from
an upstairs window, saw his companions carry
ing away the PROSTATE form of their pal.
In the morning blood was found where he had
fallen, and it is evident that he was badly in
jured. man presumed to be one of the burg
lars called at the house the day before and said
he was taking the male census, thus ascertain
ing the possible opposition likely TO be encoun-
tered III attempt on the ahouse Some one,
evidently member of the same gang, called In
the afternoon the residence of Mr., Joseph La
Croix, at No. 81 Butler street. Mrs. La Croix
was the only one at home, and, suspecting moth
ing, gave her caller the required information.
But when he asked the ages OF the male mem
bers of the family, she readily recognized the
motive, and slammed the door in his face. The
man endeavored to push it open, cursng her and
threatening Injury ii she did not let him in, but
the door was securely fastened, and he finally
went away Several other places were visit ed
by the trio during the day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-09
PETTI2, BASSETT & CO..
Secretary Myers's Discovery.

Secretary of State Myers yesterday made a
discovery which has considerable Importance in
its bearing upon railroad companies, and will
put those having lines extending into Indiana to
some trouble. The statute OF 1852 requiring
railroad corporations to file map and profile of
their lines in the office of the Secretary of State
has never been complied with, and its existence
seems TO have escaped attention until yesterday.
1t is section 1929 of the Revised Statutes, and
provides that "every corporation shall,
within reasonable time after it's road
shall he located, cause to be made-first map
and profile thereof and of the land taken and oh
taiEed for the use thereof, and file the same 10
the office of the Secretary OF State, and also like
maps of the parts thereof located in different
counties, and file the same In the office of the
clerk of the county in which said parts of said
road shall be, there 70 remain as of record for
ever; second, certificate specifying the line
upon which 1t is proposed to construct the rail
road, and the grades and curves" The Secretary
of State will at issue circulars dire citing the
attention OF all railroad companies having lines
extending into Indiana to the provisions of this
law, which they will be required to comply with.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-09
ASSESSMENTS.


GRAND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES RHUE."
Mr.. Joseph Murphy, popular actor, who has
not been seen here for several years. began an
engagement of three nights and a matinee at the
Grand last night to a good audience. The play,
"Shaun Rhue," which is by Fred Marsdep, is a
typical Irish drama, showing no particular orig
inalty in plot or treatment, but contains many
clever lines and refreshing specimens of Irish
barney, which it is suspected can be attributed
to Mr.. Murphy rather than to the author of the
play. 1t is a pleasing representation of that
class of dramatic compositions with which Mr.,
Dion BoucIcault has been most promi-
nently identified, and is really
quite clever play. Mr.. Muir
ply is Irish comedian, not a buresquer
or speciality performer. His acting shows much
originality in method, and mis- conception of the
part was good as his rendition if it
tural. Incidentally to the action OF the piece he
introduced several Irish songs with good effect.
The support accorded by the company is quite
good, Miss Adele Walters. an attractive lady
personally, played the part of Kate Donavan
gracefully and Miss Belle Dckson's Tim was
equally clever. Miss Melville prevented
from playing the opposite part to the star, and
Miss Murphy, who undertook 1t without pre-
vious rehearsal, did very creditably MIR. Tho mp
son, Mr.. Paul, Mr. James and the remaining
members Of the company filed out
repeated tonight, and tomorrow afternoon and
evening Mr.. Murphy will appear in his we'll
known play, "Kerry Cow"
NOTES
The Nashville Jubilee Singers, company of
cOlored singers who well spoken of, will give
a single concert at the Park tonight
The Royal English Hand bell Ringers will give
an entertainments at the Park Theater, Saturday
night. under the auspices of the Indiana polls
Lecture Association.
Mr.. Charles Melville, business manager for
Miss Mand Granger, who will appear at English's
the last three nights of next week. is in the city,
stopping at the Bates House.
Frank Frsyne will appear "Mardo the Hun
ter" at English's the first three nights of next
week. In the play a number of wild beasts are
introduced in sensational effects
The sale of seats for the engagement of the
ABBOTT Opera Con pany, which began at the
Grand yesterday morning, was unexpectedly
large, and there is every to believe that
there will be a very successful season. The com
pany is an excellent one and the repertoire is
attractive aud varied. Monday night "Iolanthe"
will I've given, to he followed by king for Day"
ia sonnambula," and possibly Patience"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-09

The Indianapolis Mercantile Association, on
call of the executive committee, Messrs. W. H.
Craft, John t. Brush and James W. Hess met
yesterday afternoon in the office of the sheriff,
Mr.. ". Fl. Craft in the chair. The report of the
secretary, Mr.. Joseph r. Perry, showed S175 in
the treasury. On motion, the sum of $25 was
donated to the Morton monument fund.- $25 to
the Flower Mission, $25 to the Benevolent As
sociation, $25 to the German Orphan Asylum,
$25 to the Colored Orphan Asylum, $25 to the
American Orphan Asylum, $25 to the Home Of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-09
Herr Most Says the Coronation of the Gar
VIII Not Take Place.

Boston, Feb. S.-From Philadelphia dis
patch it is learned that Leon Hartmann, the
Russian Nihilist, arrived from Washington
last night and had an all-night conference
with Herr Most and three members of the
International Society of New York. The
conference had relation to the coronation of
the Gar Bachman, another Nihilist ar
rived to-day, and another conference took
place. Herr Most sent cipher dispatch to
declared to German Socialist that the coro-
nation would not be allowed to take place.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-09
The Flood south of the C,tv

South of the city the high water did considera-
BILE damage. At the brick school-house the
Fletcher levee was washed away for about three
hundred feet, and below the Fletcher farm the
country was inundated to the width of two
miles, The $1,000 Remy farm levee was en-
tirely swept away. Much suffering was caused,
and considerable stock drowned. The water
rose so rapidly that number of people were
imprisoned in the upper stories of their houses,
and had to be taken away in boats. The flood is
now gradually subsiding.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-09
An Invalid Mortgage.

In the case of the Joliet Iron and Steel Com
pany against ]. Irving Pesrce, trustee of the
Wabash Coal Company, suit TO foreclos mort
gage, pending in the Federal Court, a decree
was issued yesterday that the mortgage of the
complainant upon the property of the defend.
ants in Fountain county was null and void, upon
the ground that the document had not been ex-
ecuted in accordance with the provisions of the
1aU
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-09

CHIcAso, Feb. San application has been
filed for the appointment of a conservator
for the estate of the well-known millionaire
and Democratic politician, Perry H. Smith.
The first evidence of failing mental force was
observed in London, last summer, when Mr.
Smith was Frustrated with sudden illness
The application was made at the instance of
Robert Law, friend of the family, and is
understood to be with their concurrence.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-09
The Nail Trade.

PITTsBURG, Feb. 8.-The Western Nail
Association met to-day and passed a resolu-
ton to the effect that after resumption on
Monday next, the mills in the association
will run three weeks only and then shut
down again for fortnight The thirty days
suspension will expire on Saturday, the 10th
inst. Stocks are reported very light and in
quiries multiplying as the building season
approaches. No change was made in the ex-
listing card rate,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-09
The stockyards Robbery.

No oew to the perpetrators of the robbery at
Fort, johnson & Co.'S stockyard's office has been
discovered as yet. In order to correct mis-
taken impression the part of some of his
friends, caused by the article in yesterdays
paper. Mr.. s. A. Muir desires it stated that he
had gone out to get cigar at the time the rob-
berry occurred The reason for the thieves TAX
ing the books of the firm is not readily seen by
the police who are working on the case.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-09
An Expert Hotel Thief.

CHICAGO Feb S.-The police have in Gus
tody an expert hotel thief, who has been
committing series of acts for the past two
weeks He gives the mamie of William Slade.
1t is believed he is the man who robbed the
room of J. II. Flemming, New York drum
mer, at the Palmer House, few days ago,
and when discovered frightened away three
hotel porters with revolver and escaped.
In his room, on the Westside, were found 925
shares of stock in the Denver Circle Railway,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-09

the Friendless, and the secretary was ordered to
draw warrants for the severs. amounts and pay
the same to those persons authorized tie receive
them on behalf of said institutions. The associ
alton then adjourned sine die, and is therefore
now thing of the past.
Persons interested in these donations are re-
quested to call at Perrys drug store, at Ala
bama and Washington streets, and receive and
receipt for the amounts given.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-09
Special Lenten Services.

Rev. F. NJ. 8. Taylor, dean of St. Pauls Cathe-
dral, is conducting special Lenten services
daily. AT noon a business mems meeting is
held, lasting fifteen minutes, and a service of
prayer and meditation at half past O'Clock.
1t is the aim to make the MONDAY gathering en-
tirely undenominational, and Mr.. Taylor desires
the attendance and cooperation of members Of
all churches
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-09

AN old-established and wealthy Chicago Grain
and Provision Commission House would make a
firm OF responsibility and some means to repre-
sent them in this city to solicit orders for buy
ing and selling for future delivery on margins
on'the Chicago Board of Trade, or would make
arrangements with parties already established.
Must have some knowledge of the business.
The opportunity would prove very profitable to
parties able to control custom. Those inter-
ested IN the above can address, with reference,
GRAIN AND PROVISION COMMISSION,
Care Carrier 90, Chicago, Ill.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-09

the property of Marshall Jewell and Thomas
NJ. Nichol, the politician, and a promissory
note by Nichol for 81, 500 in favor of Speaker
Keifer of Ohio, all stolen from Marshall
JEWELS Western agent at the Grand Pacific
Hotel, week ago. In addition there was
valuable iewelry and two 900 mile railroad
tickets belonging to A L. Thalman. The
police are unable to identify him in their
list of crooks
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supnose 1t should Go DOWN.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Feb. S.-From a
special received from Batesville, this State,
it is learned that novel test is to be applied
to the new and elegant iron bridge erected
over Polk bayou, and about finished. 1t is
proposed to celebrate its completion by a
Dance and the whole community is invited
to participate, the authorities believing if it
stands the weight of as many people as can
dance on it, and those in motion, it will
safely bear any weight that may be hauled
over it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-09
Deserted His Family.

E. W. Justice, foreman of No. Engine-house,
was granted leave of absence few days ago,
and left home stating that he was going TO
Greenwood. Subsequently his wife received a
letter from him conveying the intelligence that
he had gone South for permanent residence.
The cause for his action in deserving his family
ia unknown,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-09

DR.. r. v. Pierce: Dear Sir-Last fall my
daughter was in decline ana every body
thought she vas going into the consumption.
got her a bottle of your "Favorite Prescription
and 1t cured her. Mrs. MARY HIEsON,
OF all druggists Montrose, Kan,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-09
Sleigh-ReIls and skatas.

sleds A few sets brass firelrons, cOa-hods
etc, left at reduced prices to close out. Try one
OF the Norton check doOr-springs, the only good
thing of the kind made.
HnDEBRAND & FUGATE,
35 South Meridian street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-09

B7FEATHERs, ribbons, velvet can all he color
ed to match that new hat by using the Diamond
Dyes. Druggists sell any color for 10 cents,
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-07
PuRIFIEs THE BLOOD.

BOSTON, MAss. MT. H. R. Stevens-Dear Sir: have been using veeetne for some timewith the greatest satisfaction and can highly recommend it great cleanser and. puriner of the blood. J. L. HANNAFoRD,
 Pastor of Eeleston Square M. E. Church.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-07
1uurnxI xrto Guurisr.
Friday. September 2, 1888.
Eafr Haven Items.

Fair Haven 1teAhbs
 MT Daniel Worcester, of Bridgeport, made short calls among his friends here on Wednesday.
 J. R. Bradley, captain in Company F, Twenty. seventh c. ", attended the regi- mental reunion at Savin Rock on Wednesday last.
 Niantio next week. The soldier boys here are getting ready.
 A. B. Barnes, the oyster dealer, has had his business sign painted on one of his oyster shops. It covers up nearly one side of the building. -. .. ..----.
 A good many of our citizens have been cordially invited to attend the great Oriole celebration which is to be held in Baltimore, Md, next week, commencing on Tuesday, the 11th, and continuing three days.
 At the special convocation of Pulaski chapter No 26, R. A. M., on Wednesday evening, the Royal Arch degree was confer red on three Most Excellent Masters. The working of the chapter was very superior in character The ff1cers are entitled to much credit for their efficiency. After the chap ter was closed banquet was served. Sev- eral visiting companions from other chapters were present
 Mr. H. C. Rowe, the enterprising and driving oyster grower, will soon build an el- evated railway with suitable machinery to un- load shells from barges which come from the South, also to unload oysters from vessels. This new movement or feature in the oyster business will attract the attention of many.
 At the German Lutheran church, corner of Wooster and Brewery streets in the city, last evening, Miss Martha Keuhn and Phillip Borst were united in marriage by the Rev. MT. Seibke. After the ceremonies supper was served at the residence of the sister of the bride, corner of Greene street and Hughes Place. Later the happy couple went to their new residence on South Quinnipiac street in this borough, which has been newly furnish ed and fitted already for housekeeping. Here another repast was served. The couple start of on their matrimonial journey with the best wishes of their hosts of friends. Several beautiful bridal tokens were presented to the bride and groom.
 Mir. A. J. Dresser and wife, of Worcester, Mass, are tarrying for short time with MT. and Mrs. W. B. Granniss on Exchange street.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-07
Court Notes.

Patrick Keefe, a livery man who keeps bis horses in the stable at the rear of the Austin House, was before the City court yesterday morning as 8 complainant against Patrick Duffey, who it is alleged struck him over the head with a bottle Keefe testified that Duffy formerly worked at the stable and was discharged Wednesday noon. Towards evening he came around to demand an explanation about a charge that he had purloined key to room over the stable, and when Mr- Keefe tried to eject him from the premises showed fight. While they were tumbling about in the yard Duffy picked up bottle and dealt Keefe a blow on the head which left him insensible. The court fined Duffy $7 and costs. Keefe was fined $5 for contempt of court in not promptly responding to the subpoena that an officer served upon him yesterday morning.
 The decision in the case of the Credit Mobilier against the Union Pacific Railroad company affects the depositors in the Town send Savings bank to the amount of three quarters of one per cent. of their deposits, allowing that the matter decided by the Su- preme judicial court of Massachusetts is an ending of the litigation. The suit of the Savings bank was for only $25, ,O0O.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-07
State Correspondence.
Madison.


 The Methodist society held peach festi- val last Thursday evening, at which hand some sum was realized.
 On Friday evening an entertainment waG given at Town Hall under the auspices of the Young Ladies' society, consisting of a Shakesperian play and a farce entitled, "Seeing the Elephant" Some of the actors sustained their parts admirably. Ice cream was seVved at the close and the affair passed of very pleasantly.
 Walter H. Buell., M. A, left on Monday morning for Guilford where he is to take charge of the Institute for the coming year. Mrs J. N. Isbel and family, who have been spending the summer in Madison, left on Saturday for their home in New Haven.
 The people here have been suddenly awakened to a sense of duty and a meeting was held last Monday evening to take meas ures for reopening the High school. A teacher has been already secured and the fl rst term will commence on Monday, Sep tember 24th. Miss Gertrude Nash, who is to teach the school, is a graduate of Wellesley college and it is hoped that the school will prove a success
 The cool weather for the past few days has had the effect of lessening the number of summer visitors, many of whom have de- parted for their city homes. The sea breezes have been too strong to be pleasant and sev- eral seaside cottages are now vacant.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-07
Frightened to Death.
Sad Fate Of a Little Girl Who Wa
 'EScared' by a Negro Nurse.

Sad Fate Of Little Girl Who Was
 'sScared" by & Negro Nurse.
 Few people seem properly to estimate the great wrong of frightening children, says the Arkansaw Traveller. Nearly every household has its ugly old man. or it's "great old bear" This terrible old man and this great old bear are powerful factors in nursery dis cipline. ''Come along here now" mother or nurse will say to child, ''and let me put you to bed" 'I don't want to go now," the child replies "You'd better come on here now, or I'll tell that ugly man to come and take you away" This has the intended ef- feet, and the child, trembling in fear, sub mits at once and goes to bed, probably to see in imagination all kinds of horrible faces.
 The sad death of little girl, which oc- cured recently, shows what strong inn pression these t'boogers'' make on the minds of children. The little girl was beautiful child, and every one at the fashionable board ing house where her parents were spending the summer months loved her with that pur- ity of affection which 8 child so strongly in spires She would stand at the gate and clap her little hands in glee when her father came to dinner, and when he would take her on his shoulder she would shout and call to every one to look how high she was. One day large, shaggy dog came into the yard, and when she ran to him and held flower to his nose he growIed and turned away. one was CoEr1Dly 1E1&uUeuSU, duO tAo OASAcA nurse, who stood near, was not slow in mak- ing mental note of the impression the dog had made. Several nights afterward, when bedtime came, the child was unusually wake full
 ssYer'd better come heah an' git in dis bed, 7" the nurse commanded.
 T don't want to"
 'tAI right. den rse gwine out am call dat old dog what growled at yer. When he comes an fms yer outen de bed, he'll bite yer head off,"
 The little girl grew deathly pale.
 'tNuthin' would suit dat dog better dan ter git a chance at yer. 'Tother night he cotch a little girl across de road an eat her all up
 The child screamed.
 "Come on here den, an won't let him ketch yer.''
 The poor little thing obeyed. Her father and mother were at an entertainment, and there was no appeal from the negro woman's decision When morning came the little girl did not awake with her glad "good mornin' papa and mamma" She had tossed all night and hot fever had settled upon her. She grew rapidly worse, and the next day the physician declared that there was no hope for her. She became delirious, and strup- gling, would exclaim: @
 ttDoR shant have mammals little pirI.n
 It was 8 sorEowing circle that surrounded her death bed. The parents were plunged fathers and mothers can feel
 Her last moments were series of strue- gIes. How hard the beautiful can die. She wildly threw up her little hands and shrieked:
 "Go away, dog"
 A gentle hand wiped the death froth from her lips.
 Again she struggled and shrieked: ''Doe shan't have" but she died ere this sem tence was finished.