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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
COMMENCEMENT AT BUTLER.
Degrees Conferred Upon the Graduating
Class, Which Has Eighteen Members

The twenty ninth annual graduating exercises
of Butler University took place yesterday, in the
chapel of the institution at Irvington. There
was very large attendance, both morning and
afternoon as the exercises took up the greater
portion of the day. The present class is the
largest that the institution has ever graduated,
being composed of eighteen members, and the
average Of scholarship is also unusually high.
At the entertainment yesterday there were many
beautiful floral gifts to the young ladies and gen
tlemen, and their addresses, which showed eX-
cellent literary ability were received with favor
and applause. The speakers and their subjects
were as follows; Lutte G. Breedon, George
William Curtis" Sherman L. Burgess THE
Vital Force Of Civilization" A NJ Chamberlain,
intellectual Aristoeracy;' Lot D. GufRn THE
Negro Emancipated;' Miss Frances Hustled,
Preparations for Leisure Miss Grace Giddings
Julian, Success" w. W. Knapp 'The Profess
sion Of Law" John Is. Kuhns THE Enforce
ment of Law" Miss Mary Laughlin,
The Mission of Art" Miss Matte
Mcclure, Mental Faithfulness;;' John Nc
1.-THE Use of IDEALS Elmer J. Philips, Abuse
of Politicians Robert Sellers, "Who Are We
Whittier Go Wer j. Fl. o. Smith, Charles
Sumner" W. c. Smith, Our Political Aim" j.
F. Some, freedoms Champion Matte Wade,
$50 On"
The degree of bachelor of philosophy was con
ferred upon Mr.. Breedon, Miss Julian, Miss
Laughlin. Miss Morgan, Miss Wade; bachelor Of
arts, Mr. Burgess, Mr.. Gufin, Mr., Knapp, MIR.
Kuhns, Miss Mcclure, Mr. Mckee Mr.. Sellers
and Mr.. j. Smith; bachelor of science, Mr.. w.
Smith, Mr. Stone and Mr.. Philips. President
Everest presented the diplomas, in accordance
with the degrees conferred
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
Base Ball TODAY.

The Indianapolis reserve club which has
been reinforced by the addition of Wiehe, Nc
Auley and Harper-who have signed with the
regular elub-will play the Shelbyville club at
the Seventh-str Get grounds at o'clock this af
ternoon. The visitors claim to be the champion
nonprofessional club in the State
Secretary Wikoff was notified by telegraph by
Vice president Pfngst yesterday afternoon that
the indianapolis club had expelled Brown and
Manlove and to prohibit their playing with
other clubs under the association agreement
They belonged to the Altoona Unions, and were
engaged by the indianapolis club and advertised
to play in Philadelphia on Wednesday, but in
stead of reporting for duty, they went on to New
York and signed with the League club there,
hence the expulsion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
miscellaneous Notes.

The New York Central road will find West
Shore bankrupt far more troublesome rival
than West Shore solvent.
The number of New York Central stockholders
has increased nearly 1900 in the past two
months, being now 10 300.
Denver and Rio Grande appears to hasten to
its fate The bears are specializing on who
will be appointed the receiver
1t is alleged that war on passenger rates is
about to be inaugurated between the New York
Central and the West Shore road.
The Philadelphia g. Reading is said to owe
April and May wages to the extent of So, 700, 900.
Such concern shouldwind up at once.
That Union Pacific dividend, which report had
it was passed month ago, is to be considered
on June Is What if it should be declared after
all
The tracklayers of the Schuylkill Valley rail
road have reached Pottstown aud the first
engine of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
steamed into the borough limits day or two
ago,
The citizens of Santa Fe have taken in bonds
of the Texas, Santa Fe g. Northern road and
raised on their own credit $40, 900, in addition
to which that county has voted $3.50, 900 in
bonds, making in all 100000
1t is stated officially that all the income bonds
of the Iron Mountain Railway Company have
been exchanged that all interest has been
settled, and that there is nothing in arrears
whatever on any of the company's securities.
Inc Boston Herald says: Texas q Pacific,
Louisville d Nashville and East Tennessee,
Virginia Il Georgia are the next candidates for
receverships, albeit there are several companies
which may slip in ahead with their applications
One of the Philadelphia papers says the Phila-
delphia e. Reading people are extremely hopeful
Hopefulness was always a popularity, not to
say weakness of theirs They now hope to
get out of a receivers hands by the end of the
year. Better make it by the end of 1887.
In speaking of the financially wrecked
Philadelphia & Reading road the Record says:
For years the attempt has been made to keep
this elephant suspended by its tail; but the only
result has been an increasing difficulty in the
task The weight of debt grows more cumber-
some and the possibility of making earnings
equal outlay more dubious.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
CiviI-Seryice Examination.

Forty-eight applicants for government posi-
lions under the civil-service system were exam
ined, in this city, by Commissioner Lyman
Twenty-eight were applicants for positions in
Washington, of whom five were ladies; and the
other twenty desire to be mail-carriers in this
city The examination is the third that has
been held here. The applicants were an unusu-
ally intelligent and fnelOoking body, and those
seeking positions at Washington represented all
parts of the State From this city Commissioner
Lyman went to Louisville, where the next ex-
animation is held.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
Freight Rates Between Chicago and New
York Advanced.

New YORK, June 13--The joint executive
committee Of the trunk-line freight department
concluded to extend its session this afternoon,
and an agreement was made to advance rates on
east bound freight from Chicago. 1t was de-
cided unanimously by the committee to make
the advance of cents hundred on grain and
-four included in class eight and 10 cents on pro-
visions and other articles included in class
7, thus making rates on basis of 20 cents for
grain and 30 cents for provisions from Chicago to
New York. The new schedule will go into effect
June "a, at which time, also, the new freight
pools from Indianapolis, Peoria, Cleveland and
Toledo go into operation. 1t was also decided to
make another advance of 5 cents hundred in
grain rates on July 81
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
Want S15.OOO Damages.

Bruce & Clark, metal dealers of New York,
yesterday filed complaint against Frank M.
Churchman, Thomas G. Cottrell and Thomas
Cottrell, claiming $15, 900 on account, and for an
alleged conspiracy to defraud. The claim is
made that in 1873 the plaintiffs sold to the Cot
trells goods amounting to $4,000, upon Mr..
Churchman'S assurance that they were financial
ly responsible, while at the same time, it is al
alleged, all their property was mortgaged to Mr..
Churchman himself. 1t looks rather queer that
the suit was not instituted before, if the facts
are as claimed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
Dissatisfaction Among Students.

The pupils of the High-school, are very much
dissatisfied over the manner in which the tickets
of admission for the approaching commencement
have been distributed The members of the
junior class complain that the seats assigned to
them are in the upper gallery, where it will be
difficult for them to hear more than one word in
twenty. None of the audience can have great
er interest in the exercise than the juniors, as
they will have to pass through the same or
deal in year, and they feel that they are being
denied advantages which should be accorded
them
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
Lively Litigation Imminent.

In speaking of the bill of equity filed on
Wednesday last by the Pennsylvania Company
against the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago
Railway, to make the latter issue some 81, 2OO,-
900 of betterment stock, the Pittsburg Dispatch
says it looks like lively legal fight on the face
of it. If the Fort Wayne should join ISSUE it
would be a very interesting case, with fat fees
for the lawyers. But in connection with the
other plans, it is more probable that the pur-
pose of the proceeding is to present to the stock
holders of the road the pleasant little dilemma
of taking its choice and issuing its stock on this
plan, or taking the bonds in the other one.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14

L remaining unclaimed at the indianapolis postot
fee on Saturday June Ia 1881 Persons will please
call for advertised letters and give the date of this
list;
LADIES' LIST
A-Arnold. Mrs Tilda; Alexander, Miss Allie; An
derson. Miss Maggie
B-Budd Mrs. Nancy; Brenon Miss Kate; Bennett
Mrs. Theodore; Bullock. Mrs. Angie.
Curry, Mrs. Maggie Cooper. Mrs. Esther, 2;
Campbell AIRS. Maggie Church Matte; Conwell
D.Davis. Mrs Molie; Dickson, Mrs. Isabel; Dear
baush, Mrs. Emily.
Flick, Mrs. Elizabeth.
G-Green Dora; GLADDEN.. Mrs Jennie.
H-Huffman, Miss Nellie: Hadley, Miss Hattie
Harris, Caroline Hyr1nen, Miss Ella or Nellie Har-
rs, Miss Maud
J-Jones Mrs. Elizabeth; Johnson Miss Lizzie 2.
I-Loomis Mrs. NJ. A: Lewis Mrs. Agnes
M-Moor, Miss Netty; NAV, Miss Blanch Madding
Salliei Alerkle Barbara; Miller, Miss Laura.
Mum, Mary, col.
Steward Miss Matte; Snow Mrs. H. f.; Smat
rev. Miss Sarah.
T-Thompson Mrs. NIalinda; Thompson, Mrs. NJ. j.
U-Umphrey. Miss Lottie.
w-W6eeler, Miss Minnie; Walker, Sarah Walsh
GENTLEMEN's LIST.
B-Burk, Samuel Bassett Charles f; Berry, c. Nj
Burns, Arson; Barnett, s. K; Brown, James; Boo
Lorenza; Barnett Patrick.
Conner Favies Cross, w NJ; Castleman, David
Chappell Perry W; cruteher Charlie, col.
D-Drake, L.; Devon. Frank
E-Ellsworth, John b.
Ford, Charlie; Fish, John; Fletcher Charles
Ferguson John Nj Fenly Riley, col; Fisher, Daniel
Falahas, Patrick
G-(iallivan, Thomas.
H-Hqmes, R. D.; Humphreys, William Hustled,
Mr.; and Mrs Henderson G. NJ; Hunter, james B.
k-Kunker, Chas. L.; Kugan VIM.
L-Lund E.; Linze George
M-N1eyer c. F. Madden Rob; Manthy Charles;
Mofford John; Martin, Sig Marvel Ed Mansfield
Walter.
Mc-McGoodwin, John.
Mooney. R. f.; Norris, John P.
-O-0'Beyl, Ed.
P-Patterson NJ. J.: Pillow, William; Phillips
Hon, F. D.; Payne, w b.
R-Robnson, H. S. Rankin, Henry c. Robertson.
Antony; Rogers, Levi Rhodes, Mat Rehm, Hugo
Raymond, A NJ.
S-Stone, F. p Speagh, c. D.; Semon, Thomas
Spece w. H. Spencer Cecil; Soidmre, Charles; Spite
Joseph; Speney, Oscar; Smith Isaac q Smith Harry.
V-YanMeter, Rev w. c.
W--Willard Hon w. L.; Workman, Frank; Welt
W. White D. g.; Whitney Chas c.; White, A. G..
Wies, J. B.; Woodward, Chas. A.
FIRMS.
Strater Brothers. Indianapolis Art Co,
j. A. .WILDMAN, P. NJ
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14

class freights, of five cents per 100 pounds from
time would order second advance of five cents
per 100 pounds, to take effect July %. These
advances will make the rate from indianapolis
to New York on grain, respectively 49, and %
cents per 100 pounds Freight men express the
opinion that the first advance is all right, and
that,as much business will be carried as at the
present extreme low rates, yet they fear the ad-
vance of July % will be oyerreaching, and will
shut off business This advance means that the
trunk lines have harmonized matters, and now
propose to establish and maintain rates, which
will yield some revenue to pay fixed charges with
at least
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14

BosToN, June 13-The directors of the Mexi-
can Central railroad have decided to fund the
next three coupons on bonds in five years scrip,
redeemable at the pleasure Of the company, with
interest at the rate of 10 per cent. per annum.
These coupons will amount to So, 800 900. The
Mexican government subsidy certificates, this
amount covering the scrip and its five years in
terest
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14

Byram, Cornelius & Co. have begun suit
against the city, the Union Railway Company
and c., H. g. L, Wabash and Panhandle compa a
MES, asking $1,000 for damages done to their
stock by the food of june 1882, which they
claimed was caused by distinctions placed in
the bed of Pogue's run by the railroad compa-
nias
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
Superior Court.

Room No. Hon. N. b. Taylor. Judge
John Armstrong VS.. Henry Ocorr ct al. Con-
tinued.
David Smith ct al. VS.. Andrew J. Kreitlein ct
all suit for damages On trial by court
Room No 2,-Hon Charles Dryer, Judge pro tenn
Cordelia Dane VS.. Thomas Dane divorce
Granted on the grounds of cruel treatment, etc
Plaintiff given $500 alimony.
Room No. 3.-Hon. Lewis q. Walker, Judge
James McClain VS. Franklin Fire Insurance
Company; suit on judgment On trial by court
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
The Pittsburg southern To Be Sold.

PITTsBURG, June 13.-A decree was made in
the Common Pleas Court in the case of John D.
Scally and others, representing the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad Company, against the Pittsburg
Southern railroad, declaring the mortgages exc
cuted by defendants to plaintiffs first liens and
directing sale of the company's property, cor
porate rights and franchises to satisfy said mort
cages. which ageregate 81 .O42 600
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
Buck Farley in Again.

Buck Farley, who has served two terms in the
penitentiary, was arrested yesterday by Captain
Campbell on suspicion of having stolen horse
worth 800, which he sold for $45, 1t is thought
that the horse was stolen from near Noblesville,
where Farley spends great deal of his time
when out of jail
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14

Freight circles were thrown into commotion
yesterday afternoon, over kilograms received
tating that Commissioner Fink would as a re-
nlt of the meeting of the trunk-line presidents
ND general managers, yesterday order an
dvance in rates east bound, on 9TH and 9th
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14

The passenger men met yesterday and agreed
10 make the rate to Minneapolis, Mimi. on the
occasion of the Grand Army of the Republic an
nual reunion, one fare for the round trip. At
ter settling this question, what shall be the
rates to Chicago during the Democratic conven-
lion, was sprung, and there was some sharp talk
INDUCED in. Mr.. Bronson, of the l., B. & W,
book the ground that the Chicago and Ohio
river pool had settled that question and that the
l., B. & W. was entitled to rs cents differen-
bal rate. The c., St l.. & P. and the c., l., St
Il. g. G. general passenger agents took differ
emit view of the matter and stated openly that if
the l., b. & w. gave S. 70 rate from Indanap-
oils to Chicago they, the c., St L. & P. and Big
Four, would do likewise, and the same rates will
probably be given by all lines which were given
to persons who attended the national Republican
convention unless the coming meeting of the
presidents and managers of the roads in the Chi
cago and Ohio River pool takes the matter up
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
Action Repudiated.

LOUISVILLE KY, June 13-The action of the
council, calling for receiver to take charge'of
$lOOO,0O0 stock in the Louisville & Nashville
railroad owned by the city, was repudiated by the
commissioners of the sinking fund to-day, by
whom the stock is controlled.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
Want to Get Out of jaw Gould,s Clutches.

The Texas & Pacific bondholders have or
ganized for theavowed purpose of BUSTING Gould,
md have employed lawyer and established
headquarters in New York They represent all
glasses of bonds chiefly incomes Gould is be-
leved to have a very small pecuniary interest in
the road but the bondholders are not likely to
lind it an easy task to get rid of him so long as
the road may be necessary to his Southwestern
system.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
Good Financiering Only Needed to Bridge
the L. s. N. Over Its Troubles.


Louisville & Nashville affairs still occupy a
good deal of discussion, and opinion is much
divided whether it is to be introduced to a re-
Ceiver or not. Many think this will be the final
result, while others consider its credit as still
good enough to stave off this last resort The
statement is reiterated that all payments due
up to the of August are provided for, which,
if true, ought to keep the company on its feet
Till that time at least railroad official whose
headquarters are at Louisville and who has an
opportunity to know much of the inside work
ing of this road, said, last evening little first
class fnauciering would lift the cloud off of this
road 1t is a'crisis with the road 1t is good
property; its great mistake was doubling its
stock and then going onto Wall street with it.
If the company would now, he said, fund its
floating debt of 81, 0o0, 600 or whatever it may
be, and stop its annoying them the company
would have no trouble in meeting its fixed
charges, and in four years from could pay
dividends on its capital stock. The road was
making immense earnings. business prospects
were exceedingly flattering and only good inan-
eiering was needed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

VNHE FOLLOWING Is THE LIST OF LETTERS
L remaining unclaimed at the indianapolis postof
ee on Saturday June Ia 1881 Persons will please
all for advertised letters, and give the date of this
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-23
Base-nalb.

This game, which added so much to the
sporting pleasures OF Richmond last sea-
son, will be more interesting this season
than it has ever been. The grounds OF the
Virginia Baseball Company Bave been
greatly improved, and the seating capacity
considerably enlarged. The new members
OF our home club are selected from the best
material, come well recomm, nfed, and will
add much TO the strength OF the club.
This is the first year that Richmond has
been connected with any baseball associa-
ton. The seven clubs forming the East
ern League are OF even strength, and all OF
the games will doubtless be close and eX-
citing.
The championship season begins the lst
of MAY. The following are the engage
ments for April, which, of course. are not
included in the regular schedule hereto
fore published The Providence Neague)
Club April Sd, 4th, and 9Th; Detroits, 7th,
Sth, and 9th Philadelphlas ferguson
pitcher), 10th and '11th; ButIalos, 14th,
18th, and 10th Washington, 18th and 10Th,
and the Clevelands the 2lst, 22d, and 23d.
The Association has decided to furnish
those who desire them season tickets, good
from May lst to October 1St, for $40: in
cluding grand stand, Sl5.
All players are required TO report by
next Monday. Seven OF them are here
now, and they went out to the grounds
yesterday afternoon to practice.
Ferguson's case will he left 10 a commit
tee OF arbitration, which meets April 18th.
The Providence and Detroit clubs will
be here 10 practice April lst.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-23
Manchester Matters.

Mr.. Bowen commenced work the first OF
the week rebuilding Mr.. George Stacy's
shuck-factOry, and, the weather consid-
cred, has gotten on very well.
Mr.. Moore has had large force OF hands
at work repairing and adding to the
paper-mills. and will complete the job in
short time.
The stockholders OF the cedar-works
have not held u meeting yet to determine
about the plan, place, Ne. OF rebuilding.
Since the weather has opened somewhat
quite q number Of buildings are in process
OF erection in different parts Of the city.
The barrel-factory Qnstead Of meat-iuice
! factory. as before repOrted) on Semnes
street, belonging to Mr.. Granville Vaien-
tine, OF Richmond, has goOdly number OF
men at work on il, and is being built
| rapidly.
The ladies and gentlemen who gave
| series OF dramatic and musical entertain
ments Mt Cersley's Hall receHty held
meeting at Cersley's Hall Friday night for
the purpose OF organizing a dramatic and
musical association, and elected the follow
ing officers DR.. I. =. Mathews, presi-
dent; Mr.. \. G. Harding, yice-president;
Mr.. B. W. NunnaIly, secretary; Mr..
George Andrews, treasurer; Mr.. Kirk
wood Mathews, musical director. and Mr..
VI. X. Lloyd, stage manager. This associa-
ton will take part in the Carnival of Au-
thOrs at ArmOry Hall next month
The Board OF Supervisors OF Chesterfield
county will meet at Chesterfield Court
house tomorrow.
The uuion services under the auspices OF
the Young Mems Christian Association
closed Friday night. BY special request
Mr.. Neetlham will remain in this city this
week, and viii preach at the Baptist church
tonight and every night this week at s
O'Clock. Ministers OF the city churches
and their congregations have been invited
to attend and cooperate with Mr. Need
ham. Prayer-meeting in the basement
every night at 1880.
The river yesterday was over the AriePs
wharf, but falling in the afternoon.
Mr.. Il. A. Hancock returned from Alex
andria Yesterday morning.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-23
To tho Trcasursrs Of Counties, Cfsses.
and Towns n the state or vtrs iuia
and 70 all Other Persons Owing
Money % the Sfafe.


The judge OF the Circuit Court OF fhe
over all persons in the State OF Virginia
ana over every county In the State, has
decided that coupons are legal tender for
all debts due TO the said state. Under the
decision recently made by the Supreme
Court OF the United States in the case of
Smith Us. Greenhow, his court has juris-
diction 10 try all cases involving the re-
ceivability Of coupons, although all the par-
ties to the suit are citizens OF Virginia.
Therefore, though the treasurers collect
taxes in money, they have right 10 pay
these taxes to the State In coupons. and an
other persons indebted TO the State have a
right 10 pay their Indebtedness In coupons.
The case OF Woodruff Us. Trapnail. 10
Howard s. &. X. 2o3, is an express decision
to this effect. Any treasurer who has col
lectcd taxes in money may borrow cou-
pons to the amount Of taxes collected and
tender them to the Auditor in payment Of
his collections. The Auditor win refuse
to receive them, aud instruct the Attor-
ney-General to bring suit on the treasu-
rer's bond. The treasurer may remove the
suit for trial TO the Circuit Court Of the
United States, and there plead the tender
OF coupons, where Judgment will be given
that the State must take the coupons or
take nothing. The attorney for The under
signed, WILLTkM 4. RofAlL. Las lnsl.sic.
tions to represent any person disposed to
make contest with the State without
charge. A letter addressed TO him at Rich
mond will receive prompt attention, and he
will supply all information needed. As
borrowed coupons will answer every pur-
pose, the contest can be made without the
risk OF cent. Owners Of land returned
delinquent for taxes can tender borrowed
coupons in payment OF the overdue taxes.
and, il the land be worth rs much a. $500.
they can obtain an injunction from the
same court to restrain a sale OF the lsnd.
THE CoUNCu. OF FOREIGN BONDH0LDERs
OF LONDON, ENGLAND.