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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-21

A free ballot is the safeguard Of republican in
situations, without which no national welfare is
assured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-21

Weseek the conquests of peace. We desire to
extend our commerce, and, in an especial degree,
with our friends and neighbors on this continent
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-05
The School commissioners.

At the regular meeting of the Board of School
Commissioners, last evening" the secretary
reported expenditures during December to the
amount of $18,646.5l, of which $4,6284 was
from the special fund, $13, % from the
tuition fund, and 1875 70 from the library fund.
The treasurer reported balances to the credit of
the different funds as follows Special fund,
$50, 1883; library $6l, 3O7 As; and tuition, So,
517.30 The tuition fund has been overdrawn
$5S, 100. Is. A request from J. H. Woodland ad-
dressed to the commissioners, asking that his
daughter be excused from singing in school, was
referred to the committee on judiciary and dis
cipline. A similar request addressed to the su-
perintendent of schools had been refused, and
his action in the matter was spoken of with some
asperity.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-05
Minor Court News.

William S. Harrison has applied for divorce
from Lille v Harrison, to whom he was mar
red on July IA, 1881 and who abandoned him a
few weeks later Mrs. Harrison is the woman
who created something of sensation here,
about year ago, by her exploits and adventures
while stopping in great style at the pricipal no
tells, and receiving questionable attention from
several scions of prominent families, an account
of which was published at the time. The "Siren
and the Sucker" may now rest undsturbed, since
her husband has applied for divorce.
Suit has been filed in the federal court by
James w. Penfeld, of Ohio, against Chandler &
Taylor, for alleged infringement of patent
The trial of the damage suit of Emma J. Har-
rington against Ellen j. Fox, asking for judg-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-05
A Missing Cashier.

Another cashier is missing. Thomas William
John Willard, for about year past cashier of
the Wabash freight office in this city, has been
unaccountably absent since Wednesday evening,
when he was last seen at his boarding house, No
1856 East South street. 1t is reported on good
authority that shortage of $500 in his accounts
has been unearthed and it is believed that when
the books have been fully examined the amount
will reach twice that figure Willard was first
employed by the Big -Four as a telegraph
operator after his arrival in indianapolis,
but resigned shortly to take the position in the
Wabash office. His bond was furnished by the
Canadian Guarantee Company, which is now en-
gagged in an effort to find traces of him. For
several days prior to his departure, Willard had
been very restless and uneasy but this was
attributed to other causes, and no suspicion of
the true state of affairs was entertained. He is
not known to have had any bad habits He was
a single man, having separated by divorce from
his wife, and his only relative is his brother, who
resides at or near Detroit.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-05
PETTIs, BAssETT & Go.
HOLLY TREE MILLS
MR.. sTOLL's DISAPPOINTMENT.
A Communicative Democrat Volunteers
Some Information.

It was expected by many of the Democratic
editors who were here on Thursday that there
would be a meeting of the Democratic State
central committee, and that they would be called
into consultation upon matters relating to the
management of the next campaign. ''The idea
started from one or two editors who are striving
for position as leaders, explained prominent
Democrat to Journal reporter yesterday, ''The
committee had no intention of meeting, and
there was no foundation for the assertion that
they would. An editor in the northern part of
the State who wants to be chairman Of the com
mittee was at the bottom of the whole thing. He
has been trying to get into the management of
the party for years"
''And who is this ambitious editorl'
"John B. Stoll, of the Ligonier Banner"
''Who do you think will be elected chairman"
"Ether Eb Henderson or John e. Neif.
These two are the favorites among the
party leaders, and one of them is pretty sure to
be chosen. Rice, now Auditor of State. has been
spoken of by some but he will be a candidate for
reelection and, it is understood, would decline
the position"
'Who will be the secretary"
"Reitz will be reelected"
''When will the committee meet7
mo time has yet been fixed"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-05
Accused of Counterfeiting.

DIR. Nelson w. Temple arrested at Sullivan
on the charge of counterfeiting, was brought to
this city yesterday morning, and was arraigned
before Commissioner Martindale for preliminary
examination, but the case was continued until
to-day, to give him an opportunity to present
evidence in his defense. He had lost caste and
practice by continued dissipation, and was ar
rested by the civil authorities of Sullivan on
last Thursday, for passing counterfeit coin at
different saloons in the place. He claims to have
obtained the spurious coin from a man whose
name he will not divulge. He makes no denial
of having passed the money, but claims that he
was not aware that it was counterfeit.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-05
The Week of PRAYER.

The following are the topics for the Week of
Prayer, Jan. ZIP, as suggested by the EvangeH
cal Alliance. The Scripture selections printed
with each topic, are taken from .'Topics for the
Of 1857 published Ms1 ~ the In
Associations: Monday, 7-"Praise and Thanks
giving" Pisa CHI 1-5 Josh. xiii. IA. Tuesday,
s. Humiliation and Confession" Neh. l. g. Z;
Luke xviii ID, IA. Wednesday, 9-"Prayer
for Families and Instructors of Youth" lin
Guiding Christian Associations and Sunday
Schools 2 Tim. l. 5; iii. IL; Gen. xviii 1919.
Thursday l0.-"Prayer for the Church of
Christ" Including the ministry and candidates
for the office John xvii, 20, d. Gal. iii, 6-28.
Friday, L1.-"Prayer for the nations;' lisa. ii,
PA; Zech viii, 20-23 Eph. ii, 11-22. Saturday,
12.-"Prayer for missions, home and foreign"
Matt. xviii, 1920; AcIs xiii, 13 Gal. i, 1-3 Is
II, 22-24
As usual, the week of prayer will be generally
observed by the churches of Indianapolis. Spe
cial announcements have not been made, other
than that Rev DIR. Marine will preach each even
ing of the week at Central-avenue Church.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-05
The Harrison County Gas Webs.

The gas well recently opened in Harrison
county by W. c. DePauw, and which already
furnishes motive power sufficient to operate the
machinery used in boring, although the well has
been sunk only to the depth of $40 feet demon
strates predi ction made nearly six years ago
by DR. Collett, the State Geologist, when he
made geological survey of Harrison county. In
his report, in 1878, Dr.. Collett calls atten-
ton to the existence of gas springs along
the bed of the Ohio river and
especially in Harrison county, and says
that it is probable that bores to depth of from
600 to 800 feet will in many cases discharge salt
water, together with more than enough gas to
evaporate the brine. The supply of gas is largely
in excess of the quantity needed, and may be
utilized for generating steam, light heat, burn
ing lime and cement baking pottery, etc 1t is a
grand and inexhaustible fund of power and
wealth, and should be utilized"
Mr. De Paw consulted Dr. Collett afterward
and if the supply of gas is found sufficient after
sinking the well to depth of 1,200 feet, it will
be used in operating his glass-works
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-05
CHURCH MEETINGS.
Condition of the First and Second Presbyter-
ian Charlottesville Week of Prayer.

At the close of prayer meeting on Thursday
night the annual business meeting of the First
Presbyterian Church was held Mr. Robert s.
Mckee, the chairman of the finance committee
submitted his report in detail, which showed
that there had been contributed for all purposes
during the year nearly $4,000, including be
nevolences. All the expenses of the church had
been promptly met, and there was acomfortable
balance remaining in the treasury with
which to begin the new year This
result is certainly creditable to the off
GERS and pastor of the church, who, by
harmonious and constant work, have succeeded
in freeing the church entirely of debt and have
put it upon more than a self-sustaning basis
The finance committee consisting of r. s. Mckee,
W. Fl. H. Miller, e. B. Martindale T. G. Day,
and John H. Holiday, were re-chosen by acela
nation. The collections were the largest ever
made within an ordinary year.
The annual business meeting of the Second
Church occurred on Thursday night last. There
was present large and harmonious cOngrega-
ton. The financial report exhibited sound
condition of the treasury, 50 900 having been eX
pended during the year in improvements in aud
about the church buildings and parsonage, be-
sides the ordinary outgo. There is no debt, and
the property is in excellent condition, and the
people united and enthusiastic in support of their
new pastor. The newly elected officers are
Ruling elders, L.. G. Walker d. w. Coffin and
Robert Browning; trustees VIM. Mansur. George
B. Wright and w J. Richards; deacons, Garrett
H. Shower, H. H. Walker, Jacob L. Walker, H.
S. Tucker, William Thorn and Joseph A. Hum
phreys.
The annual pew-lettings of the First. Second
and Fourth Presbyterian Churces will take place
on Monday evening next at 7;30 o'clock
The congregation of the Central Christian
Church reelected the following deacons, whose
terms have expired: o. S. Dale, E. n Rich
ards, John S. Duncan, Berry Self Tom l..
johnson having left the city his place as deacon
was filled by the election of John r. Leonard
The affairs of the church were shown to be in
excellent shape, but the treasurer stated that so
much was being given for missions, temperance
work and miscellaneous benevolence that scarce
ly enough remained to pay the preacher. The
salary of Elder Walk was increased $500.
Nothing shows better the general prosperity of
city than the satisfactory condition of its
churches, and it is a fact beyond question that
never have the churches of indianapolis been so
well off or so well prepared for aggressive work
as at the present time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-05

ment for $4,000 for defamation of character,
has begun in the federal court
Edward Alexander, who tried to steal the
Water Works. or rather a good part of the brass
fixtures thereof, was given one year north by
Judge Norton, yesterday
In the Circuit Court yesterday the SANDER
suit of Emma J. Harrington against Ellen j.
Fox was on trial The demand is made for $40,
900, it being alleged that Mrs. Fox accused the
plaintiff of unchastity. The same parties figure
in a similar suit in the federal court.
Isaac n jackson has applied for a divorce
from Lavena jackson, to whom he was mar
ried in 1873 alleging that on the 18th day of
last November his wife eloped with "a man
named Walter Vance He also asks for the Gus
todv of their child
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-05
w. C. T. U. Mass-Meetinp.

The w. c. r. unions will hold mass-meeting
at Central Christian chapel ON tomorrow even
ing, continuation of the crusade anniversary
meeting of Dec %. Addresses will be made by
Mrs. Wells. president of the State w. c. T. u.
and Mrs. Governor Wallace. Mrs. Mary A. Smith,
of Vernon, will read an original crusade poem
The colored Bands of Hope will sing, and phases
Of the local work be presented by Mrs. DIR. Har-
vey, Mrs Hill and others. The public is cordi-
ally invited
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-05

Gnod-Fittinr nlnthes.

Jacob Huber, the well-l1nown merchant tailor
has moved into the spacious and beautiful room
in the Vance Block point, recently occupied by
the Merchants National Bank This is the most
prominent location in the city, and Mr.. Huber
with his wellearued and long established repu-
tation, has taken into it large and elegant stock
of goods. Mr.. Huber is prepared to receive the
best custom trade in the city, the business and
fashionable trade, and cut garments that will
do him honor and in which his patrons will feel
that ease and comfort only impaired by well-it-
ting garments
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-05
FINALLY Compromised.

A compromise has finally been effected in the
replevin suit of John w. buchanan against
Miss Lille He'll to recover possession of piano
and other things of value, which it was alleged
that he gave her on condition that she marry
him, which she afterwards refused to do By the
terms of the compromise he is to recover the piano
and other valuables, in consideration of paying
a certain sum, said to be about 5000, or rather
he turns over note for that amount
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-05
The Meat inspectors.

An ordinance providing for the appointment of
three meat inspectors, who are to be paid for
their services by the butchers and meat dealers
of the city, is being prepared by DR.. Elder, the
secretary of the State Board of HEALTH and will
be presented to the new Council for adoption
next Monday evening. 1t is reported that sew
eral large sales of crippled and diseased hogs
have been made at the Stockyards in the last
two or three days.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-05
How Goldsohmidt Got Even.

Munhardt l. Godschmidt, dealer in clothes
wrngers at No. 70 West Washington street was
arrested yesterday for writing an obscene letter
to Miss Sophia Moses, living at No. 532 East
Georgia street, and in default of bail for 81 OO0
was sent to Jail to await trial The girl to whom
the letter was written had refused to receive the
addresses of Goldschmidt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-05
James b. Ryan Released.

The habeas corpus proceedings instituted to
secure the release of James B. Ryan from the
Insane Asylum came up before Judge Howe yes
terday but the case was not contested The
formality of a brief examination was had, and
the records show that the writ was granted and
Mr.. Ryan ordered to be released. This result
was arrived at by mutual agreement of the par
ties interested on both sides.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-05
Executive ClemencY.

The Governor yesterday pardoned Charles E.
Young, of La Porte who was sentenced in last
September to seven years Imprisonment in the
penitentiary, on conviction, for assault and bat
terry. He attempted suicide after the assault, by
cutting his throat, and the wounds are of such a
nature that he will probably die soon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-05
.HAZELTON PIANOS.

We have just received fine variety of these superb
PIANOS, whose beauty of tone and perfection of
ton make them the choice of the majority of lead
ing musicians both for concert and private Buy
ers of PIANOS and ORGANS will find that our prices
on corresponding grades of instruments much
lower than can be got elsewhere. We offer
ing a HANDSOME ORGAN for $65. 90 payable $40
cash and S. per month. No such bargain has ever
been offered in this city. 1i
Omaha daily bee., 1884-06-05
THE NOON
Towns, Villages and Cultivated
Fields Can be Seen.

At the astronomical observatory of
Berlin, says a translation from Nya
Pressen Helslngor, a discovery has lately
been made which, without doubt, will
cause the greatest sensation, not only
among the adopts in science, but even
among the most learned. Professor
Blendmann, in that city, has found, be-
yond n doubt, that our old friend, the
moon, is not n mere lantern which kindly
furnishes light for the loving youth
and gas companies of our planet,
but the abode of living, intelli-
gent beings, for which he is pre-
pared to furnish proofs most convincing.
By accident DIR. Blendmann found that
the observations of the moon gave but
very unsatisfactory results, owing to the
intensity of the light power of the moons
atmosphere, which is that strong that it
affects the correctness Of the observa-
tions in a very high degree. He then
conceived the idea to make the object
glass of the refractor less sensitive to the
rays of light, and for that purpose he
darkened it with the smoke of camphor.
1t took months of experimenting before
he succeeded in finding his right
degree Of obscurity of the glass. and
when finally found no then with the re-
tractor took a very accurate photo of tho
moons surface. This he placed in a sun
microscope, which gave the picture a
diameter of ffty-five and one-half feet.
The revelation was most startling. 1t.
overturned all hitherto entertained
ideas of the moons surface. Those level
plains which formerly were held to be
oceans of water, proved to be verdant
fields, and what formerly were consider
ed mountains turned out as deserts of
snnd and oceans of water. Towns and
habitations of all kinds are rlainly dis
cernible, as we'll as signs of industry and
traffic. The learned professors study
and observations of old Luna will be re-
peated every full moon when the sky is
clear, and we venture to predict that the
time is not far distant when we shall
know more about the man in the moon
than as being IN agent in English poll
tics.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-06-05
MEMS SUMMER WEAR.
From Neckties to Pumps and From
I Gloves to Hose

Dark blue serge and flannel suits made
with sacque coats will be extensively
worn this summer for every day.
Gloves will not be worn this season ex-
cept at very formal balls, and then one
may be removed. When dancing the
gentleman is expected to hold his hand
kerchief against the lady's dress, SO as
not to soil it. bib.
Ecru notwithstanding flannel is a pop
ular and comfortable material for under
wear. #i
Some of the newest ~bathing-suits are
made of very dark-Dlue serge, with a lit
tie braidinr # dark blue and buttons of
the same. color. They are becoming, and
a pleasant change from the once popular
~"convict suit" .
Very fashionable summer ties are made
of sateen and show fawn and lavender
grounds covered with small blue, gold or
silver polka dots. They are reasonable
in price and wear well.
The most popular handkerchiefs for
young men are OF fine cambria or linen,
with a wide hem of cambria, on which
designs of rings are in~tertwisted, ca
noes, bows and arrows, oars, tennis bats
etc. They arc carried in the upper out
side pocket with Just a little corner
showing.
All decided colors except dark blue are
egchewed in neckties.
Collars are still high, bu4 are cut off n
little at the corners
The most fashionable hose are Isle
thread in delicate plaids, such as gray
and blue, fawn and brown, olive green
and brick red, old gold and olive, etc.
Stripes in these colors are also seen, and
Balbriggans are coming into favor for
the summer. Bright blues and reds are
not worn, except in the silk, as the dye
comes off on the feet.
Patent leather pumps are still fashion
able for evening wear.
Straw hats are much the same as those
of last year. Coarse Milan gtraws are
preferred by young men,.
The fashionable shoes are still pointed
but are made much longer than the feet.
They are therefore quite comfortable, but
are only worn by men with small feet.
Tennis shirts will be worn at the sea-
side and in the mountain. Dark-blue
with an old gold or crimson lacing are
the favorites Boys will wear them in
both city and country, with lawn-tennis
shoes and crimson or dark blue aurah silk
ties.
Lavender and tan kid gloves are the
only kind worn.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-06-05
A DOMESTIC TRANSACTION.
Indignation of a Sensitive Husband
at Spokane Fails,


Butte Inter.M Mountain,
A story of a strange and unnatural
domestic incident, the absolute correct.
ness of which is vouched for by a re.
sponsible gentleman, comes up from the
Cour d'Alene country. In Spokane Falls
there lived a man named Kinney with
his wife and one child. They kept a
boarding house which was under Mrs.
Kinney's charge, and her husband, it APP
pear was engaged in transporting goods
on q pack train from the Falls to Eagle.
The nature of his occupation prevent
ed his being at home all the time. His
wife it appears had hired a French cook
named GireauX, and insisted on keeping
him in spite Of the fact that her board
ers were loudly complaining of his exc
cradle cooking. This circumstance and
the fact that Gireaux seemed to feel
quite as much at home in the parlor as
in the kitchen aroused Kinney's suspic.
ion for his wife was not like Cusar's. TO
satisfy his apprehensions, he started q
week ago Monday with his mules on ono
of his regular trips to Eagle City, but
camped when a few miles distant and
about 10 o'clock that night returned
suddenly to his home. He
dispensed with the formality of
knocking, and walked into his bedroom
where he was confronted with convincing
evidence of his wife's intide!ity. For an
instant the injured husband was struck
dumb with amazement. To think that
the mother of his child, the m who
only a year before had sworn to love,
honor and obey him, the one who he
supposed to be honestly sharing his trou-
bles and joys in the hope of a future
prosperity, had 80 basely betrayed his
confidence was NORWOOD to his soul.
But Kinney was not the person to waste
in vain regrets. He was a sensitive
man, and the sight which at first froze
his blood the next instant caused it to
boil with indignation. Without a mo-
ment's hesitation he pulled ont a murder
GUS looking knife and was in the act of
.springing upon the guilty pair when
Gireaux waved him back and made the
the following cold blooded proposition.
kinney" said he, 81 have done you
a great wrong. Your wife no longer has
a claim upon you. You will not wish to
live here any longer. What will you
take for your house, your business and
your family2"
Kinney reflected on this novel PROPOSE
ton some time. Finally greed overcame
the desire for vengeance. "Give me the
money" he hoarsely cried, land take
everything I've got"
The money was counted out at once by
the Frenchman. Kinney Immediately left
for Eagle City where he bought an inter.
est in a valuable placer mine, and
blowing out the lamp, entered
into actual possession of his new proper
ty. Mr.. and Mrs. Gireaux are now in
Spokane Falls in the full enjoyment of
domestic happiness, and the baby is as
pert and clipper and sassy as though it
had not been thrown in ''to boot" when
The purchase of its mother was effected.