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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-27

IT was a waiter at the hotel on the Acton
camp meeting grounds summer before last, said
an intelligent colored man to the reporter, 'and
know it had powerfully demoralizing effect
on all the walters. l never saw so much oontz
played by the boys in my life The boys didn't
have money, but played on credit and the head
waiter kept book account, and at the end OF
the week he just took our wages and some of us
were in debt to him even after that The excur-
sion trains began running the second Sunday
after 1 got there They brought people from all
the neighboring towns. A big crowd came
from Franklin, and crowd came from
off the Peru road. The biggest crowd, of course,
came from down towards Cincinnati l think
there were at least 200 drunken men on thai
train alone. Farmers came in wagons and car
riages, and many of them went away angry al
finding there was gate money charged for com
ing into the grounds. That night was noisy
one, and we who were camping there couldnt
get to sleep until the late trains had taken the
rowdies away. Next morning the ground was
fairly covered with empty whisky bottles and
hasksn
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-27
OPPOSED TO SUNDAY CAMP MEETING.
The Roberts Park Quarterly Conference De-
nOunces All Dissertations of the Sabbath.

The quarterly conference of Roberts Park
Methodist Episcopal Church, in the city of In
dianapolis, in regular session, makes the follow
ing record:
l. That all dissertation of the Sabbath is in viola
lon OF divine and human law whether caused or
participated in by any person. including managers OF
camp meetings railroads. base ball clubs newspapers,
shooting parks, theaters saloons any other bust
ness, or so-called recreations.
= That the ideas and practices, rapidly chang
ing our American into European Sabbath are desc
eratlons OF God day, among which are to be cassed
the wel-known innovations to the Sabbath, in
dulged and exercised specially by managers Of the
above tanned pursuits.
3. That we hereby repeat and reaffrm the action
of the Southeast Indiana Conference in 1850, upon
the observance of the Sabbath as proper and correct
declaration.
A. That we earnestly request every Methodist
preacher to abstain from lending his presence sup
port to the Acton camp meeting and we also request
every lay member to follow such preacher leadership
until said association shall cease the use OF all Sunday
trains that the Sabbath shall be day of rest set
apart for the worship of God and convenience to
be used for filling empty treasury.
D. That we thank the management Of the O., l.. St
L. O. railroad for their proposal to discontinue all
Sunday trains to Acton camp ground, and hope they
will continue to exercise their authority in behalf of
the proper observance of the Sabbath until all trains
shall running every part of their road on
the Lords day and that other railroad managers will
also stop all Sunday trains.
g. That every effort of the civil authorities to en-
force the laws of the State and ordinances of the city
should be heartily sustained by citizen and that
the law should be enforced against all vioatoFs regard
less of business, condition standing.
z. That the yielding and cringing to evil-doers by
any of the civil authorities delegated for the enforce
ment of law, involves perjury and maladmnistration
the part of the officer and such Generalization of
the citizens will inevitably result in the impairment
if not destruction of our American government "of
the people, by the people, for the people"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-27
Church Luncheon.

The ladies of the Central Christian Church
will give luncheon at No. 20 North Pennsyl
vania street, opposite the Grand Opera-housei
tomorrow afternoon, from II to o'clock, tc
which the public is cordially invited. Strangers
in the city and business men who lunch down
town should bear this in mind and patIonize
these ladies. They will have a bounteous meal
at reasonable price, and the proceeds will go tc
their church
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-27
PRT7IS. BASSE7 { CO
CAPTAIN Griffith Resigns.

At the meeting of the Tecumseh Rifles last
night the following resignation of Captain E. j.
Griffith was presented:
To the Members Of the Tecumseh Rifles
Through motives respecting the best interest of the
above named organization hereby tender to you my
resignation captain and member of your company.
With best wishes for future success, am
Yours respectfully CAPT. E. ]. GRIFFITH.
The resignation was accepted by the company,
and a committee appointed to confer with Col
Ruekle for the appointment of new captain
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-27
Tainted in the Court Room.

Frank Robinson is on trial in the criminal
court for assault with intent upon Miss Lille
Sturgeon, prepossessing and modest young
woman, who made an excellent witness. The
case is somewhat complicated and the issue is
uncertain. Twice during the trial yesterday
the defendants mother tainted and had to be
carried from the courtroom, SO keenly did she
appreciate the humiliation of her sons position.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-27

LUNDBoRG's Perfume, Edenia
Lundborgs Perfume, Marechal Mel Rose.
Lundborgs Perfume, Alpine Violet.
Lundborgs Perfume, Lily of the Valley.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-27
BATS to Chicago and Return by the Farmland

On May 20, 80, 81 and June l and the
Chicago, St Louis & Pittsburg Railroad Com
pany, Panhandle route, will sell excursion tickets
to Chicago and return at rate of 81. rs. Good to
return until June 13
Trains leave indianapolis Ills A NJ and Hoo
P. NJ; arrive at Chicago $50 P. M and 655 A. M.
Coaches, parlor and sleeping cars run through to
Chicago without change. Tickets will be on sale
at Union Depot and 16 North Meridian street
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-27

The argument in the suit of William Hender-
son against the United States Mortgage Com
pany still progresses indulge Taylor's court.
Mr. John NJ. Butler spoke from Friday noon
until yesterday evening. The case will probably
get to the jury about Friday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-27
INTERIOR DECORATION

Our Department of Wall Decorations this in
past seasons-ony so-easy maintains its decided
perorty over all competition Of all descriptions and qualities
from the costest Decorations down to the owestprced
Papers-we show at all extravaganza to say, decidedly
the greatest variety of and desirable designs patterns and
effects to found this market Our patrons have the benefit
of the services of experienced and kul designer who
superntends all work done by We you the trouble
of taking up carpets which protect from injury while deco
rating walls and ceilings of You will find compar
on prices the bottom prices for like values in
this market.
Inspection solicited
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-27
Apportion,nent of the School Revenues.

The school revenue of the State was appor-
toned yesterday by the Superintendent of
Public instruction. The amount was 81 033,
6475s The per capita was $1.43. The school
population of Marion county is shown to be
1928 which is an increase of :, IT'S over that of
last May. Marion county receives in the appor-
tionment. $64, GA. The total enumeration Of
school children of the State is 722.S4l.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-27
Ostrich Feather nolorine.

have just received from Paris a lot Of new
dyes to make the latest shades of ecru, tan,
beige, steel, ecaille, ETC. on ostrich feathers.
CHAs. FABLES 90 North Illinois street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-27
Buy the popular 81 shirt, at Parker's,

THE Club House of the Meridian Club is to be
handsomely decorated by A: L. Wright & Co,
who began the work yesterday morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-08
PERSONAL.

Miss Emily Faithful will lecture ia Albany to-
morrow night.
Miss Belle Cushmnn Eaton, who is 10 read poem
at tho Wendell Phillips memorial meeting in Ire
mont Temple, Boston. Friday of next week, is a
grand-niece of the late Charlotte Cushman.
Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes is noticed to the ex-
tent Of thirty two pages in recent number Of tho
" Proceedings of the Literary and Philosophical
Society of Liverpool" and the surprising statement
is made concerning hun that " besides the profss
sorship at DartnOIr, he founded and carried on a
medical school at Trenont and had large private
practice
The report that the Rev. Or. L. J. Haynes, who
lately resigned the pastorate of the Washington
Avenue Baptist Church Brooklyn, Is 10 be called 10
the Hanson Place Church in that city, IL not cor
rect; is il true that the Rev. DIR. H. NJ. Gala
her lately of the Hanson Place Church, IL TO be-
come pastor OF the Marcy Avenue Baptist Church
Sims Reeves says he is his own doctor and knows
his own throat, the Ills it is subject to- and tho
remedies needed, better than any one can tell him.
tie avoids reading books Or articles about tho
throat, and thinks that To study diagrams OF the
vocal chords. etc. would give HIM the nightmare.
Thomas Harrison has been for few days at his
old home in Massachusetts,. taking rest after his
ardnous "reyNal" work in ST. Louis, where be
converted" 800 white persons in ten weeks, and
kept Rll tLe "niggers" ia the back seats. To-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-08

RETURN or MAN1GER AfPLESON.

A few minutes before IL o'clock last
night stalwar figure wrapped in huge ulster walked
into the office of the NewYor Hotel, and inscribed the
name OF j. II. MaplesOn on the register.
1--WE have come straight through from Chicago dear
boy" said he so you imagine how tired am.
have never known such ours has been since the
history OF opera began Not only I'm san Francisco but
in the smaller the road the people have gone
absolutely wild. AT Cheyenne. for instance both
houses the Legislature adjourned and they to
meet nifty miles down the road with special train
loaded with dry Monopole and Rcna VctoItss On the
platform OF the station the whole 1000 inhabitants
drawn up in lines 10 greet You have seen by the dis
patches hOw things went in san Francisco. Tickets sold
for $40 and $50 apiece. Patti ana Gerser were laden
with presents, and arrested several times in
day."
what have you heard about opera IN New-York next
sessOn1"
Not much. l hear eye Is likely to come over, and
hope he will II Will allow 10 settle matters at homo
easily"
SIT that you have contracted not to give opera in
London for term or years
Certainly not | am going 70 open the new house on
the Thames-embankmcnt rs soon as 1t is finished"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-08

death, although the fire occurred ut an hour
when. If arer, flight would be prompt and easy.
How man, more apartment houses are there IN
New York to which tenants are tempted by
false pledges of security. but which are in real
ity filled with 1msy partitions, inhammable
flooring. and all sorts of food for cOniiaSra-
tiong If the fire of Yesterday had started before
daybrcak instead of almost at high noon, there
would have been a dcplorablc loss OF liic
I'm these days when brick and stone are
hoapcd up into prodgious piles containing
scores of families in one vast structure 1t Is the
plain:st Of duties 10 insist on methods of con-
strnction and materials which shall offer the
strongest safeguards against fire. The owners
and builders who erect these enormous build
ings are bound by every consideration that can
appeal To the conscience of an honest man to
protect rs far as possible the lives and property
of those who are to occupy them. If the apart
mcnt houses which now loom up in SO many
parts Of the town to the height Of seven, eight,
nine and even ten stories, are constructed with
partitions OF lumber lath and plaster, with
wooden hoorings resting ON timbcrs, with STAR
cases olcyator-wels and dumb walters so made
as to suck the flames from basement t" roof
almost in the tvinklng of an eye, what chance
for life will the wrctchcd occupants of the
upper stories have, if fire gets under way
But il is certain that there are many big flats IN
the city as cheaply and insecurity built as was
the st. Georges, and it is beyond question that
speculative builders or greedy capitalists will
continue to put them together unless the Legs
lature checks them. We have no disposition to
ccnsure the owner or builder of the st. Georges
with undue severity. No doubt the building
was constructed as substantially rs are most
private dwellings, in the city. But what may do
for private dwellings of moderate size Will not
do at all for flats Of eight stories. The owner
the architect and the builder nave IN this case
simply followed in the footsteps OF many
others, and they viii have q host OF successors
in the same bad path, unless the law IS made
more strict in such cases and is enforced with
out fear or favor.
The work OF the Life-Saving Corps OF the
Fire Department deserves the warmcst COM
mcndation The brave fellows with the sealing
ladders. who climbed from story to story up the
perpendicular wall to rescue boy, barely sue
ceeding in snatching him from the flames, merit
the admiration and applause of their fellow
citizens. We are glad to see so much attention
paid to this important branch OF the depart
mcnt. which is sure to be of ncstimable service
at every tire where life is endangered. 1t APP
pears to be already highly efficient. 1t should
bc enlarged as rapidly as is practicable, and the
range of It's usefulness increased
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-08

village. The nap shows nine acres of sawdust
from three TO FIVE feet in depth. When exposed TO
the summer heat this mass Of decaying wood emts
sickening stencil, and physicians assert that it
has been the of the malaria prevalent in the
village. 1t is apparent that such an act wonld be
injurious. II would help tho lumbcrmen to destroy
the Adirondack forests; aud would be harmful in
other ways. The fsh-ways which The tate is pro-
posing to construct cannot exist in streams where
these large deposits Of sawdust are made The bill
ought to be killed, and NOT sent to the Governor for
a veto.
AT Modesto, California, vigilance committee has
for some time been II existence, and has on two
occasions driven ont the horse-t hieyes. gamblers
and Opium-feDds, who had infested tho place IL an
extraordinary manner The genesis Of the vigil
antcs is sand by Ihe san Francisco Chronicle to
have been the corrupt local government of the
Democrats, who being in the ascondency elected
set of incompetent county officers, and thus en-
cOuraged the bad characters to cOngregate in and
about Modesto. Several outrages Of a particularly
atroclous character melted the vigilance committee
to unusual action lately and a saloon keeper who
boosted of his participation 10 one OF these crimes
was shot down. while a general clearance of tho
lawless and dangerous members of the community
was made. The Democrats, however, do not appear
to have learned much wisdom from these events
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-08

B. ". Bronson, Niddie6Ury O0HH.-Beccher, think,
came in his estimate Of Wendell. Phillips While
reading his brilliant review OF that mans life, published
IN TIE TRIBUNE ia fuA-aHd you scarcely imagine
the eaSeIess with which it read by those who sub
scribe for TIE TRIBUNE could borrow II from their
neghbors-thcre TO my mind an instance OF that
singular ability of Mr. Phillips to silence hostile Interrupt
ton related by Yair graduate and eyewitness Just
before the war, while addressinga NewIIaven audience
composed largely OF Yale mennO, few OF whom were
from the s0uth-he found occasion illustrative Of
goodness and tesTty, the name of Washington.
mmcd ately recalling his words he said: II viii not use
the of Washington for the Father OF his Country
held slaves" \ number in the audience hissed where
upon Mr. Philips with bis wellknown dignity aud grace,
advanced the edge OF the platform and sad 81 re
peat the Father Of his Country held slaves nore Kisses;
and thereby robbed history faint hssesl and insuled
God" After that outburs there perfect silence and
the speaker not subjected TO further annoyance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-08
Amusemsnls 60 Might.

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-08
TALK 1B0CT I0VA POLITICS
ASSISTANT PosTMAsTER-GENERAL HATToS THINKS
IOWA AGREES WITH HIM

ASSISTANT PosTMAsTER-GENERAL HATTON THINKS
IOWA AGREES WITH HIM
To the EditOr Of The Tribune:
SIR: Assistant Postmaster General HattOn
yesterday said he does think the Iowa delegates
the National Convention VIII be instructed FOR any oaKd
dato there should b." square Tight" that
IN the State Convention he believes President Arthur
would have a majority Of the delegation. Mr.. Hat
ton Is for Arthur lie said that good many
influential Iowa Republicans who were warm advocates
Blaine's nomination four years ago are now for Ar
thur Mr. HattOn also expresses the opinion that II
large nun Blaine deegates chosen within the
next three four weeks Mr. Blanes record will he at
tackled in tho newspapers in manner and with an eject
which will very seriously imperl, II not wholly Destroy
his prospects for the nomination. e.
Washington, April d, 1854
lHatton is an ass thai knows his masters crib but
not his masters interest II would be delegates 10
President Arthurs credit at Chicago TO turn Hat
ton out of the crib-Edl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-08
NOT ANXIOUS TO BE SUPERINTENDENT

Horshdi JOsi r. ErhGrdt-I am looking for the
who started the suggestion that to be made super
nendeut OF Police want ~ break bis neck That idea
was once preached to me and told the man who sug
gested that II the alternative presented OF be
ing superintendent dying before reaching the nearest
corner would not take the Office wlyi Because
prefer a sudden lingering death would not he SUI
pentendent of Police unless had the power TO break
the Commissioners without trial. and you could not select
four men from all this city full by whom Police Com
Inis-ioners would consent 10 be tried
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me DRAMd-M USIO.
DAVIS TRLRuLATIONs.


Mr.. Harrigans new play entitled Dams
rbulatlons" launched last night at the Theatre
Comque upon what cannot fail 90 pTsye long voyage
upon the shining OF prosperity The Ieceis ngei'
ousy constructed closely ard carefully Written. lay SHY
supplied incident freighted with Photographic types
Of everyday characters IN common humble and squaid
hfe and Is broadly comical in many OF it, situa-
tioas Its sub-pot is particularly humorous IN
farcea way and is stronger, both as TO interest and
comicaty It's main story. The theme Is the court
shin Of a negro widow-admrsbly acted by Mr. Tony
Hartby negro vagrant, who is hiding from the police,
most drolly and unctiousy embodied by Nr. John Wind.
The widow, like Mrs Camp has sold the dear deceased
for the benefit OF science and she secree her sutton
In the empty box in order TO insure his escape from
arrest and the catastrophe ia hs precipitation from tho
window. This sufficiently ghastly subject, but It
is treated in purely farcieal aud 10 create
only ludcrOs effects. To state the Incidents would be
10 enumcrate scores OF iriyOtes. Mr. HsITigan ha,
shown remarkable skill In blending his shrewd and aecu-
rate observations OF the street and shop life Of the city
into patchwork OF gated theatrical pictures which
has movement ain wise and humane sig
niicance The chief thread OF his plot relates 10 tho
trbulaons OF Muligan who, having lost his property,
has opened grocery and whose absent son event
ualy comes back to brug relief 10 bis Impoverished
parents The piece Is In three acts and introduces hrty-
x characters and inerspeIsed with dance and song
The sentimental part the third ae seemed long ana
little prosy The piece however was received WIN a.
mos, continued laughter and YocifCrouS plaudts ny
crowded house It's success could not be doubted IL -
common manner and this 10 the secret Of the prosperity
d the Theatre COinique.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-08
MoyrHLr AEATIse or soRosIs,

The monthly social meeting of Soro sis was
held at DemoaiCcs yesterday. Amons the guests were
Mrs General ccrilss nrs Henry stockoridge oil BATH
man OF the Committee on Literature, Mary Kyle Dallas.
read paper introducing The question lor discussion
Are the frmnie characters drawn Dy masculine Wrtes
OF t1ou fair rrpresentatiyes OF our sexr Among tnose
VINO discussed this Mrs z Morse Mira Ermlnnis
Mrs tfy1npr Mrs or. uelmuth, Mrs. DR. Connor. MRS.
Buell. aud Mira Alma cador Johnston Songs were sung
rcitstious given by Ms sarah cowe and Mlss Latham
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-08
FLATS THAT ARE NOT FlREPROoE.

The fire which in few minutes made a ruin
Of the tall apartment house in East Seven
teepth-st. Yesterday was full of warning TO
thousands of families in this city. The St.
Georges Flats were advertised as freploof. In
the light of the flames which spread through the
building as if through stubble it was shown in
the most startling and convincing way that any
such claim was simply outrageous misrepfe-
sentation. So swift was their progress that
there were u number OF narrow escapes from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-08
NEW-YORK ORCHESTRA SOCIETY.

There was demonstration in Steinway Hall
last night that the number Of orchestral organIa
tons capable OF performing music OF a high class 40
ceptaby had increased by one in the organization OF
the NewYork Orchestra Society. This is completely
equipped band under the direction Of Mr. william G.
Dietrich and composed to great extent o. young mu-
scisns sons and relatives Of the veterans who nave
won gory for the Philharmonic sscety Tie orcheSta
numbers about fifty players aud in the matter OF the
distribution OF insumcnts weilesaDllsbed principles
hav, been followed serious drawback last hight
seemed to be in the quality OF the tone emitedby the
wood wind choir, which was heterogeneous ana Ia
parts the reverse o, being rehued
The programme rather ambitious for new organl-
zaliDn 10 choose for its debut, embracing as IL dn "a
Der's .Eine Faust Overture" - Wei As BccthoNehs
Fifth SYMPHONY. but it nevertheless these COM
positious when showed best the GOOD material Whcn
there is in the players They read the works VIVA mo
freedom and ease OF veterans, and followed MI Deich
as II hey we're accustomed 10 none hut music OF tho
character OF that before them There were mshaps 0c-
casionuy. but sOyeulF lariug and the performance
OF the Two compositions mentioned. ~ wei as mat or
.Braums's Academic Overture" WAS exceedingly credl-
table.
Mrs. Aay sherwn sang song, by T. Q. Quicken ana
an ar by Mozart. she recalled eJch tlmc and sap,
Dlemented the numbers with kgocal waltz ana tie IN
Angi dIntegnO' lrOa tie Mage Flute sung IN Ger
luaV