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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-27
Now York Star

There is IN New Grenada a plant,
Coryaria Thymifola, which might Ia
dangerous to our ink manufacturers Il
it could be acclimatized to Europe Is
is known under the name Of ink Aant.
Its juice, chanchi, can be pcsed 10
writing without any previous prepare
ton. The letters traced byit are Of
reddish color at first. br turn to
deep black in few hodrs. The Jrnce
also spoils steel pen, rss than common
INK. The qualities q the plant seem 70
have ben discove-ed under the span
ish ADMINISTRATIVE Some writings, IN
tended for the mother country, were
wet through with sea water on the voy
age; while the papers written with ink
were almost illegible, those with the
Juice of tins plant were quite unspoiled
Orders were given IN consequence ths4
this vegetable ink WAS to be use, for Ali
public documents.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-27

had recently placed in my hands copy
of letter written by Mark Twain indorsing
Fred Douglass for the position Of marshal
for the district 1t is n very characteristic
letter, and As it has never bee published
give it.
HARTFORD, Jan. 10 1881.
GEN GARFIELD-Dear Sir: Several times
since your election, people wanting Office
have asked me to use my influence" with
you in their behalf. To word it ir that way
was such a pleasant compliment to me that
never complied. could not without expos
ing the fact that hadn't any influence with
you, and that was thing which l had no
mind to do. 1t seems to me that il is better
10 have good mans fiattering estimate of
my infiuence-and keep THAN to fool it
away with trying to get him an Office.
But when my brother on my wife's side
Mr.. Charles J. LAngdon, late Of the Chicago
conventio,-desires me to speak word for
Mr.. Fred. Douglass, | am asked to use my
influence consequently | am not risking
anything.
80 am writing this as a simple citizen
am not drawing on my fund If influence at
all. A simple citizen may express n desire
with all proprety i'll the matter of n recon-
mendation to Office so l beg permission to
hope that you will retain Mr. Douglass in his
present office Of marshal Of the District OF
Columbia; il such course willnot clash with
your own preferences or with the expedisnc,~
and interets Of your administration.
offer the petition with peculiar pleasure
and strong desire, because ! so honor the
mans high and unblemished character, and
10 admire his brave, long crusade for the lib
critics and elevation Of his rnce He is a per
sonal friend rhine, but that is nothing to
the poinr, fo is history would move me TO
say these L = without that, and feel
them, to
With great Inspect | AN. general, yours
truly, s L. CLKMRNs.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-27

This Is the true story Of Sheridan's ride-l
might almost say official story. II he did not
stop to gather the stragglers, as poets
license has pictured, he did carry back the
tide that was floating to the rear, because his
presence had given fresh stamina to some
wavering battAlions The manner of the
mai. his dash and courage, his reputation
and su~ers~, all combined 10 give heart 10
,hce VII, had drifted back. believing the hat
lie had been lost
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-27

Goats milk is extensively used in En-.
rope for feeding high-priced puppies.
1t Is said TO agree with them much bet
ter than the milk Of cows.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-27
Capturing a widow.
fArkansaw Traveller. !

That's jes' the way with wimmin. Ny
wife WAS the wilder Goostree afore
married her, an the first time i ever
went TO see her blame ef she didn't fling
a skillet over the fence at me. The next
time she flung a churn-dasher, and the
next time she flung chip. Then she
tuck up han'fu o. leaves an flung EN-,
an bless yer, the next time she invited
me in to sop sorghum 1asses. oh. W.
men is q power in the Ian.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-27

Inter OCEAN: No matter how long q man
NAV have been called Bill. he rises to the
dignity OF William when he comes In for
Si0O, 90. Thsre b . good deal Of lfs ~
uaoaey.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-02
THE CITY IN BRIEF.

The State Teachers Association will meet in this
city Dee. 20, 80 and 81.
Watsons store, at Plainfcld was burglarized on
Sunday night, and alot Of goods taken.
Fanny Dolly arrested yesterday for stealing
some clothing from Mrs. John Browning
Senator Mcdonald will deliver address before the
pupils Of Bryants Business College tomorrow morn
ing at IL o'clock.
The County Commissioners yesterday allowed
$15OS. % in favor Of 5. A. Fletcher & Co.. on bond
No 4 Of the Cooper avenue gravel road
The Equal Suffrage Society will meet this afternoon
at Plymouth Church. Mrs. A. II. Carrier will read a
paper on The Morals of the Campaign" The public
is invited
The fire department called out last evening by
a still alarm from the corner of Washington and Me.
ridan streets caused by flames issuing from defect
i've fue. There damage.
Articles of association of the Citizens Building
Loan and Savings Association Of Noble county have
been fled with the Secretary of State. The capital
stock is $3.50 600 and the incorporators are David
S. Scott. Daniel w. Green Jonas Decker, Edward e,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-02

Abdin jesse L. Dunning, John W Peters, John
Weir, Edwin w. Knepper, Henry r. Cornell, James
E. Mcdonald, Jacob Sheets and Abraham Goldsmith.
The Minute, a neat little sheet to be distributed
gratuiiOusy, made its first appearance yesterday
is neat in Typographical appearance and is certainly
very creditabe little sheet. 1t is edited by Messrs
c. L. Divine and E. j. Hammer.
The safe in the Office Of Elevator D, it was dscov-
cred yesterday robbed of $40 during the previous
night. The safe opened by the combination lock
and the robbery evidently committed by one
familiar with the affairs of the office.
A horse and buggy belonging to H J. Drummond,
No PIT South Missouri street, stolen from in
front of the Adams express office yesterday, and one
of Bates's transfer wagons with equine attach
meDt, from in front of Talbott's feed-store.
The public is cordially invited to the meeting of the
Equal Suffrage Society this afternoon at o'clock, in
Plymouth Church where Mrs. A. II. Carrier will read
review of the campaign which will be followed b.
conversation on the same subject.
Articles of association of the Independent Emmett
Guards of indianapolis" military company,
have also been filed. The captain is Patrick j.
Keeher. The executive committee is Thomas Foster,
Thomas Waldron, Edward Moore, Thomas p. Walsh
and Joseph Dugan, and there are thirty eight names
signed TO the roll.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-02
THE COURT RECORD.
superior Court-GeneraI Term

Mahala B. Bays VS.. John B. Conner. Reversed.
Howe, judge
A contract by an individual partner beyond the ac-
tual apparent scope of his authority is not binding
the firm. (37 Wise 285; 1 Collyer Partnership,
Woods ed, 412 SOB note 2; 81 Ind, CO. Nor
is such contract binding the firm though within the
apparent authority of such partner if the ercum-
stances under which it made sufficient to put
the other party upon inquiry which, if followed with
reasonable diligence would disclose his actual want
of authority. Il Conyer Partnership, Woods ed.
Alp; 493; De &. J. g. S. Am. ed, Sec 561 and
notes.)
Mere receipt by tho firm of the proceeds of such
contract will not amount to ratification thereof.
Il Celyer Partnership Woods ed sec. 412.l The
rule is applicable to the partnership which ap
plies between principal and agent, that the princi
pal will not be deemed to have ratified the unauthor-
lied acts of his agent merely by retaining the fruits
thereof when the knowledge that the agent has ex-
eeeded his authority is not received by the principal
in time to enable him. before material change of cir
cunstances torepudiate the whole transaction with
out essential injury. t26 Me, a. 9 Cent. Law
Journ. 1872 So n. Y, 70 IL Mimi. 1863
SPECIAL TERM
Room No. 2-Hon. D. W. Howe. Judge.
George W. Sherman Annie L. Sherman; divorce.
N OF granted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-02
The Narrow-Caure SHIFTS.

Judges Gresham and Woods yesterday made a par
tial ruling in the complicated litigation the To.
ledo, Cincinnati & st. Louis narrow-gauge railroad
property. The litigation was on the claims of num-
Der of credtors and the exceptions they had taken
the report of Commissioner Allen, who had been So.
hcited to adOdcate their troubles In the ruling yes
terday it ordered that all the locomotives and
rolling stock, which were bought conditional con-
tract should be returned to the works who sold them
and decision the question of rental damages
when they should be paid and the matter of the lease
reserved for the present.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-02
WASHINGTON, October 81 1894

Whereas, by satisfactory evidence presented to the
undersigned. 1t has been made to appear that tht
INDIANAPOLIS NATIONAL BANK, in the city OF
indianapolis, in the county of Marion and State of
Indiana, has complied with all the provisions of the
"Act of Congress to enable National Banking Assoca
tons to extend their corporate existence and for other
purposes, approved July L. 1882;
Now, therefore, l. John s. Langworthy Deputy and
Acting Comptroller of the Currency do hereby certify
that the INDIANAPOLIS NATIONAL BANK, in
the city of Indianapolis, in the county of Marion and
State of Indiana is authorized to have succession for
the period specified in its amended articles of assoe
ton namely, until the close of business October
81 1904.
In testimony whereof witness my hand and seal of
office this 9th day of October 1884.
j. S. LANGWORTHY
Deputy and Acting Comptroller of the Currency.
No 581
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-02
Court Matters.

In room No. 1, of the Superior Court, John L.
Ketcham presents claim against the Indiana Bank
ing Company for services since 1880, when he left
the bank cashier but still in employ attending
to business for the bank Mr.. Ketcham is charged
the books of the bank with overGraft which he
claims will not appear when his just claim for com
pensation for services is allowed The matter is be-
ing heard by the court
The claim of G. w. Stubs for a rebate of taxes
amounting to 5000, on appeal from the County
Commissioners has been taken to the Circuit Court
Mr. Stubbs alleges that certain lots at North Indian
apolis upon which he is taxed prior to 1878, were
used a cemetery, and since that time have
been used for the same purpose.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-02
Tho Methodist Ministers.

At the Methodist preachers meeting, yesterday, Dr.
Marine called to the chair. After some miscells-
neous business disposed Of the question of the
day-''How shall our Sabbath schools observe
Christmas" was discussed at length. Rev. wulzen
opened the discussion by giving very sensible pro
gramme Cor Sunday school Christmas entertan
ment. He was followed by Mr., Wells. who deplored
the fact that theatricas and other exercises were
drawing atte ntion away from the real objects of
Christmas. He thought that we ought to spend
part all of the day in the church and probably give
a lunch to those who The matter was discussed
by other members present
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-02
Manager Duval Resigns.

Fl. R. Duval, general manager of the Erie lines ten
dered his resignation yesterday carrying out the pro
gramme given in the journal some four weeks ago.
Mr.. Duval unquestionably very able freight man,
and will ndeho trouble in securing probably higher
position than the he vacates. The uncertainty
surrounding the talked of changes with the Erie fast
freight lines is having demoralizing effect their
business in this section. President King having made
public the statement that there to be general
reorganization of the several lines not only have the
agents of the respective lines been hanging around the
anxious seat, but shippers we'll with whom these
lines have in the past been so popular.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-02
Cost of the Kindergarten.

To the Editor of the indianapolis Journal:
In the account of the meeting of the Charity Organ
ization Society reported saying that the cost
of maintaining the three free Kindergartens is about
81 800 per year.
Fearing that this overstatement may prejudice
persons ask you to correct that mistake by giving
the amount as L stated it, viz; 81, 800 per year
smaller per child than is expended in any other
city. Mrs. L. G. HUFFoRD.
INpLANAPoIIs, Dec. /
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-02
The Pale little Child,

Bloodess cheeks. hollow eyes, tight skin, joy
less life. Poor little child. Do good deed for
it. Hand its mother bottle OF Browns Iron
Bitters. The druggist who sells this famous
medicine will tell you what wonders it has done
for very feeble children. Don't think it is only
for grown-up people. It is gentle IN its influence
and not unpleasant to take. 1t cures weakness
and indigestion, regulates the bowels, and en-
riches the blood
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-02
Prematurely Aped,

Many woman is robbed of those charms which
thu genter sex value so highly and made old be-
fore her time by functional Irregularities. To
such the bloom Of youth may be restored by the
use Of a remedy which has stood the test of time
and which is o-day acknowledged to be without
an equal as cure for all female weaknesses
DIR. Perce's "Favorite Prescription" By all
druggists
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-02
Catarrh

Is very prevalent and exceedingly disagreeable
disease liable if neglected, to develop into seri-
Gus consumption. Being a constitutional disease,
it requires a constitutional remedy like Hoods
Sarsaparilla. which, acting through the blood,
reaches every part of the system, effecting a
radical and permanent cure of catarrh in even
its most severe forms. Made only by c. |. Hood
& Co. Lowell. Mass.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-02

statement for the apparent purpose of misleading If
a certain line suspected of cutting rates it was
comparatively easy divert suspicion by withholding
a large share of its local shipments, thus making its
total tonnage appear lighter compared with its
competitors. These Irregularities in of the indi
vidual reports became 8 marked that it deemed
advisable by all concerned to discontinue the whole
statements Incidents up daily which render
it questionable whether pools conducted are
not damage rather than benefit to the roads of this
count
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-02
Mr.. Bottoms Entertainment.

There large audience at Plymouth Church last
night at the repetition of Mr.. G. E. Bottoms illus
trated lecture 1.-THE British Isles of To-day" and
the entertainment was well received. This evening
his subject will be Beautiful Paris and the Alps and
there should be a large attendance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-02

From the above staten emit will be seen that traffic
over Indianapolis roads in November, 1884, was
lighter than either the years 1881, 1882 or 1883.
In the month of November there transferred
the Belt road SO 967 against 81 623 in the
corresponding month 1885, 26720 in 1882 and 25,-
926 in 1891
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-02
Fifty Cents from St. Louis to Chicago.

ST. Louis, Dec Passenger rates to Chicago
openly quoted at 81 by all lines this morning,
but by noon the sealpers had put the rate at fifty
cents. 1t is said the Chicago Burlington & Quincy
will place sale tickets for fifty cents before night
fall.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-02
Marion Criminal Court.


HUH IFtTUb NOTVOIi JUVge.
State VS.. William Morrison; petty larceny. Tried
by court Guilty. Two years IN States prison.
State VS.. George Gates grand larceny. On trial by
jury. Gates, in partnership with Duvsd Campbell,
who is awaiting trial is charged with stealing and
butchering cows and selling their meat,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-02
Hon. Alexander G. Ayres, Juda

Hon. Alexander 9. Ayres, Judge.
State OK rel. Minnie Curtis, VS.. Thomas Fritz; bas-
tardy. Previous Judgment modified that the de
PENDANT viii pay 800 in monthly payments of 1888
and is released from custody.
jury discharged until Friday the court 10 try
in the meantime.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-02
The Chicago Pool statement.

Now It is stated that the foundation for abolish
ing the weekly statements of Chicago roads in theeast
bound pool was owing to their inaecuraoy The TRUTH
however is that Of theroad wero using the weekly
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-02
business over Chicago Roads.

Below we give a statement of the total shipments
of dead freight the eight roads leading East from
Chicago, between June "a and Nov 25;
ed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-02

Ordinances were passed TO grade and pave with
bricks the sidewalks of California street from Pratt
street to First street. to grade and gravel first alley
west of West street from North 10 Michigan street;
TO grade and gravel Orange street and sidewalks from
Spence street to Reid street; grade and gravel first
alley south of st. Joseph street from Illinois to first
alley east of Illinois street; to grade and gravel first
alley south of North street from West to California
street, to grade, BOWLER curb and pave with brick
sidewalks of Chesapeake street from Illinois Tennes-
street, to provide for construction of brick sewer
in and along Massachusetts avenue from Bellefon-
tame street to Acknowledgment; providing for the a
of three assistants for the Board of Health
said assistants to be under the order of the board and
to receive 81 per day each for their services.
An ordinance was introduced to make it unlawful to
interfere with civic military funeral PROFESSIONS
The Council then adjourned
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-02
Where the PRACTICE Began.

Brooklyn Eagle
A controversy has arisen as to the origin of
the practice known as painting the town red. "
All the explanations thus far made show a
strange absence of accurate historical informa-
ton. Its origin is to be found in Noah's cele-
bration of his landing from the ark
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-02
A POSITIVE CURE
FOR

sages Of catarrhal virus, causing healthy secretlons
1t alays inflammation protects the membranal lin
iings of the head from additional colds completely
smell. Beneficial results realized by few appli-
cations. A thorough treatment will cure Unequaed
for colds in head. Agreeable to use. Send for cireu.
lar. Sold by druggists. By mail SOC package
stamps.
ELY'S CREAM BALM CO., Ovego, NY.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-02
AFTER THE POLICE COMMISSIONERS.

Mr. Spshr moved that the city clerk be directed to
notify the Board of Police Commissioners to pay into
the city treasury all money moneys in the
hands of said board belonging to the city of Indianap
oils, and upon failure to do so within five days from
the time of receiving such notice that said city at
torney be and he is hereby directed TO bring suit for
the same.
At this there was considerable squirming among the
Democratic members. Mr.. Edenharter said he would
like to know what money they had belonging to the
city The police, he thought had accumulation of
money which belonged to the police-they had made
it by extra work.
Mr. Haugh said he was present several months ago
when Police Commissioner Frenzel told Mr.. Spahr
that he had 5000 or 500 belonging to the city and
would turn it over. Mr.. Haugh thought Mr.. Spahr
Mr. Spahr said that conversation took place some
time ago, and the money had been in Mr. Frenzels
hands several months he knew of the sale of a
wagon and pair of mules and the appropriation Of
the money by the Police Commissioners.
The motion finally passed.
1t moved that the street commissioner be d.
rected to remove all lumber, machinery and rubbish
from the place known as the city lot. Tabled.
The motion passed that the city civil engineer be
directed to advertise for grading and crawling the
first alley north of Bates street from Dillon to Leota
street, the ordinance for the having passed both
bodies.
Il was moved and carried that the dead animal man
be directed to at file his bond and pay into the
treasury the amount of money due on contract and
unless this be complied with, that the city clerk be
directed to re-advertse for bids.
Mr.. Thalman moved that the street commissioner
be directed not to carry out the motion to cut down
the shade trees in front of 295 South East street and
that the motion be hereby rescinded. Carried.
A committee of three consisting of Messrs. Eden
harter, Reynolds and Smithers, appointed TO in
vestgate the shadetree obstruction in front of No
295 South East street. and report at the meeting
Mr.. Curry introduced motion that Mr.. o. A.
Turner be granted permission to give athletic ex
hbition in the city by paying the city treasurer the
usual license fee to the city.
Mr.. Pearson wanted to know whether hard or soft
gloves would be used to which Mr. Curry replied that
he did not know the character of the entertainments
and the matter referred to the committee iu-
dietary.