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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28
TIE THEATRICAL OUTLOOK.
Manager Dickson Suggests Some RefOrma-
tons for the Improvement of Business.

Manager Dickson sat in his private Office at
the Grand Opera house night or two ago,
looking over some box statements, which did not
seem to be altogether satisfactory. 1.-The
theatrical business is very bad this season." he
said to a reporter; especially in the last five or
six weeks. In September and October the polit
ical excitement kept people out of the theaters,
and we ali hoped for better business after the
election, but it has been even worse. It is about
like that old gag about luck: 1t was very bad
all summer and got worse in the fall But of
the hundreds of travelling companies, you can
count your fingers those that have made any
money since the election, and their profits have
been small l. monte Cristo," NJ B. Curtis,
Bunch of Keys" rag Baby" Dan Sulleys
Corner Grocery" and one or two others have
been more than paying expenses. Nearly all the
others have lost money, and some very heavily"
What is the reason for the bad businessr
was asked.
'There are several" said Mr.. Dickson 'the
principal one is suppose, that times are hard
and money scarce When people begin to econo-
mize they cast off their amusements the first
thing. Among my own patrons know mum
Der who used to be regular attendants occupy
ing the pest seats IN the mouse, VINO now 90 Hob
come at ALL or if they go, go up stairs. There
must be some radical changes in the theatrical
business or it will go TO pieces"
what do you think will have to be doneP
'In my opinion" continued Mr.. Dickson, 'all
the managers in the country will have to reduce
prices. Cheap amusements is what we must
come to. To do this and make any money, the
salaries of actors which are now outrageously
high, will have to be reduced In
no other business is so much money
paid for so little work Leading
men and women get from $3.50 to 5000 week,
and they don't earn half that much. For in
stance, in that little Rag Baby company that
played with me last week, the salary list was
81 200 and their other expenses probably $500
more. Suppose they get 20 per cent of the gross
receipts they will have to play to 81, 800 in the
week-to pay mere expenses-not taking into con
sideration the money spentfor the play and put
ting the company on the road. Another reform Is
necessary-ocal managers will have to get a
greater percentage than they do now. 1t is no
uncommon thing for successful stars and com
panies to make all the way from $40, 600 to $780,
900 year but you never heard of a local man
ager making much more than a good living in
this part of the country. The actual expenses
of my house are over $500 week, and there is
no chance for me to get much ahead, and will
be lucky if get out even this year. We have
got to come down to cheap prices but this house
can't do it, unless a majority of the houses
over the country do it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28
AN EXCELLENT RECOMMENDATION.
Gov. Porter Will Suggest that the Legisla-
ture Shall Appoint Board of PardOnS.

In his message to the next General Assembly
Governor Porter will again urge the passage of
law providing for the appointment of com
mission which shall have the power to investi-
gate all matters relating to the management of
the State prisons and to correct any abuses that
may be discovered. The commission, he thinks,
should be given authority to make any inquiries
in regard to the lives of convicts, their conduct
and their treatment and to recommend pardons
in meritorious cases.
"There are" the Governor says, fully 100
men in our State prisons who are uniustly con
fined there, They are poor fellows who have no
friends and the only way to reach them in their
obscure condition is through the investigations
of commission There are men confined in
prison whom l feel that / ought to pardon, but
there are no petitions in their behalf, ana they
have no friends who are interested in them.
could not justify myself before the Legislature
in pardoning q convict for reasons sufficient to
my own mind, without evidence and petitions to
support them. A commission, with the power
of making Investigations into all matters con
corning the prisons and the convcts, would open
tho light OF day through these institutions, and
they could be the means of doing incalculable
good -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28
New Years Appeal,

At meeting of the Central w. q. T. IT,, on
Tuesday, Dec. %, the following resolution was
unanimously adopted
Whereas. We understand that the custom OF
Offering wine to New Years callers was observed
more extensively in our city last year than for
several years previous,
"Resolved, That on this, the anniversary of
the beginning of our crusade against those Gus
toms which tempt or boys and destroy the hap
piness of our homes, we, che women of the Cen
trail w. O. Il. u, earnestly and kindly appeal to
those ladies who keep open house on New Years,
not to offer wine or other intoxicating drinks to
callers but let the influence of brave example
cheer as the wine cannot, those who go from
your presence to meet tho temptations aud fight
the battles of another year"
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also to the entire community, these associations,
considering the magnitude which their Gggre.
gate business transactions are assuming. feel
that they are in need of additional
legislation both to facilitate their business,
and to make them still more secure, and for
the purpose of an expression as to the necessities
and required legal changes, as taught by past
experience, delegate meeting, consisting of one
delegate from each Of said associations, has been
called to meet in the Civil Circuit Court room
at o'clock P NJ on Monday, Dec. 20, 1884, when
probably a central body, representing all of these
associations, will be organized, and in case any
association should have failed to receive due no
its delegate by application to the committee,
represented by VIM. c. Anderson, Sc East
Market street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28
Indiana's New Orleans Exhibit.

The New Orleans Times Democrat, in speak
ing of the exhibit in the Indiana department of
the worlds exposition, says:
''This State can boast of the most commodious
and elegant headquarters yet occupied by any
State large wall tent of striped canvas is
utilized for this purpose, the outside being beau =
tilted by statues and other works of art in stone
The interior is richly and tastefuy fitted up, re-
sembling an elegant city parlor. Heavy
rugs cover the floor, and the walls are
covered with pictures, among them the portraits
of Governor Porter the present incumbent of the
gubernatorial office of Indiana, and Governor
Gray, the Democratic Governorelect.
'On an easel stands u richly-colOred copy of
the State coat of-arms. The only indication that
the apartment is to be used as an Office is fur
uishet by the fine Office desk and huge register
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28

for the names of Indiana visitors. To the rear
of the tent is being arranged fine collection of
photographs of the public buildings of the State,
also a number of photographs of fine stock
raised in the State. The visitors from Indiana
have been very numerous, and large deega-
ton of school teachers is expected to-day. Gen
eral j. r. Carnahau, the State commissioner,
has gone to his home in indianapolis to spend
the holidays. Mr. E. O'Hara is the acting
commissioner during his ahsence.n
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28
Building, Saving and Loan Associations.

There are now in this city in active operation
forty nine building, saving and loan associa-
tions, representing capital stock of about four
and oue-half millions of dollars, divided into
shares of 5000 and 5000 each, mostly the former
figure. The weekly payments on these shares
aggregate about 81, 200 weekly, or 81 200 every
working day. While all classes are represented
among the stockholders the majority are me
chanies and laborng men, and in the absence of
a responsible savings bank system, and with the
distrust caused by late bank failures in the
minds of particularly the working people, these
associations furnish the only depository where
people can safely invest from week 10
week ever so small share Of their
weekly earnings. And, having a voice in the Sc
lection of the men who manage the affairs of
these associations and access to and voice in the
business meetings, these depOsitors naturally all
watch for and compel an honest management
And be it said to the credit of these associations
further, that there never yet has been any en-
bezzlement of funds, nor any palpahle misman.
agement of the affairs of any of them. As any
thing which stimulates industry and economy
and thereby saving and accumulative habits, is
benefit not only to tho individual himself, but
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC REVIEW.
Fhe Various Attractions at the City Theaters
This Week-NOtes of the Stage.

The Local Ineatflcat AICrac1iO'9'
For the first time in this city Mr.. Edward Har-
risan's amusing play, 'Dans Tribulations'' will
be presented at English's the first part OF the
week, by a company which includes good part
of the original cast. The piece is one Of Harri-
riCan & Harris greatest successes, and is on the
order of ''McSorleys Imitation and the Multi
gan Guard" series. Incidental to the perform
ance there are several of David Braham's pop
ular songs, and any amount Of funny business
"Dan's Tribuatons" should draw good houses
The latter part of the week the attraction will
be the popular actor, NJ. b. Curtis, in his new
play spot Cash." which is in the nature of
sequel to "Saml Of Posen," and represents the
drummer in :. tour of the country. 1t is said to
be even a more amusing play than its prede-
cessor, and has made hit elsewhere. There
will be an extra matinee on New Years Day at
reduced prices.
The new romantic and spectacular drama,
i'Burr Oaks will be the attraction at the
Grand Opera house the first half of the next
week. and Evans Sc Hoey's Comedy Company
of which Matte Ferguson is Il member, the last
half. AS an experiment, the management has
determined 20 reduce the prices to 10, %, 3O and
rs cents during the engagement of the first
very pretty play, and the company strong one
The title role is in the hands of the young
English actor, Walter Bentley, who was seen
here last season in THE Silver King" The
latter part of the week the Evans e. Hoey com
bination in Charles H. Hoyts comedy "A Far
Tor Match" will be the attraction. The com
pnny includes Charles E. Evans, William D.
Hoey, David Hart. Frank j. Campbell X. n.
Dnngan, Edward Werner. Frank Ellis Jennie
Yeamans. Matte Ferguson tof this city,, Emelia
Edwards. and others The business manager,
Ormand Fl. Butler, is now in the city arranging
for the engagement
THE MONARCH MUSEUM
The holiday business at the Monarch Museum
is very large. For the present week the new at
fractions are the Aztecs, the sun worshipers,
the Bohemian glass blowers, the English Mar
iOnettes, Satsuma's Royal Japanese and others.
The stage show will be given by Saunders d
Bordell's Bright Lights" ten specially people,
and the usual performances will be given during
thu week. The museum is popular place,
especially for ladies' and children
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28

the March term, 1884, of an assault and battery
with intent to commit rape. A pardon was
urged by all of the jurors who tried the cause,
by the judge, prosecuting attorney, county
officers and a vast number of most respectable
citizens. The Governor has examined the case
very carefully and has pardoned the prisoner
upon the ground that he was not guilty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28
New superintendent of Construotion.

Fred C. Wilson was appointed superintendent
of construction of the insane hospital building at
Evansville by the Hospital Commissioners yes
terday. The position was held by his father,
who died recently. Mr.. Wilson is familiar with
the work, and for several weeks has been super
intending the construction Of the building
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28

Hon. Pierce Norton, Judge.
Thomas Alexander; wife desertion Taken
under advisement.
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On Monday next you can take your choice of
the finest overcoat in our house. those selling
regularly at $50, $25 aud $50 for $40. This
price is for Monday only.
MODEL CLOTHING Co.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28
THE COURT RECORD.
Superior Court.

Room No. 3-Hon. Lewis o. Walker. Judge.
A. D. Streight VS.. Elizabeth Naltner ct al.
foreclosure. Judgment for So 251.9z.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28
Pardoned hy the Governor.

The Governor yesterday pardoned George l..
SieG, convicted in the Newton Circuit Court, at
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28

Rye-No 2 nominal
Bran-Quiet; held at $l1 80
Hay-Prme timothy, dull; held at 5000; no
buyers.
GRAIN IN STOGE-
Dec 26 1854
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-09-15

Professor Hilgard says Of the soil OF
Auburn that it " is altogether the best of the
foothill soils thus far examined lin 1882,
having large supply of phosphoric acid.
with plenty of lime, fair supply of potash
and a high percentage Of humus. The
analysis shows good reason for the high es-
innate in which this region is held for the
production of fruits grapes, etc" The soil
is a dark, orange color, rather light in till
age and pulyerulent when dry, forming a
very fine reddish dust Of considerable re-
pute.
OF the soil of Pine NOW Loomis) taken
from the hillside, he writes 81 It is a red
dish gray sandy loan, the sand mostly
coarse and consisting largely of granite de
bris; it should till easily at all times.
"The analysis shows the soil to contain
good percentages of mineral plant food ex-
cept phosphoric acid, of which the supply
is quite small. Compared with the red
soil around Auburn this soil contains only
one-fifth as much phosphoric acid, some
what less lime, but nearly twice the amount
of potash--a circumstance that with the
comparatively small amount of humus,
low retentiveness but usually considerable
depth and q substratum of rotten granite,
points to its adaptation to the production
of grapes. The is and olive would also do
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-09-15

MAKING A CHILD a LAR remember
the case of a clergyman, who, by taking a
ease of ecclesiastical law into his own hands
laid himself open to tremendous retort
When he asked the name of child in
baptism the godmothcr gave some extreme
ly tine name" Letitia Adeiina Angelina, y
OF some such group Of names, Mary,
calmly said the parson, and so baptized
her. The father followed the parson into
the vestry. hope you win not mind the
alteration l have made, said the vicar.
&" ! think it will prove very useful to the
child in after life-so many names are a
mistake" "All I have got to say" said
the parent, lis that you have made my
child a liar when she repeats her cate
chism." GLOW so ?" why, she will
have to say that her name was given her
by her godfathers and godmo. hers, when it
was nothing Of the sort, and was only given
her 10y the parson. ~ London Society.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-09-15
Hardened Liver.

Five wears ago l broke down With kid
nev and liver complaint and rheumatism
Since then have been unable TO be aboI
at all. Nv liver became hard like wood
my limbs were pulled up and filed viii
water.
All the best physicians agreed that moth
ing could cure me. / resolved 10 Try Hoi
Bitters; l have useC seven bottles; thu
hardness has all gone from my liver, tn
swellings from my limbs. and it has ,roTkeS
a miracle in my case; otherwise ! woUlC
have been now in my grave. J. w. MoREY
Rufl1c October ISSI
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-09-15
Poverty and Suffering.

Il was dragged down with debt, poverty
and suffering for years, caused by sick
family and large bills for doctoring.
Il was completely discouraged. until one
year ago. by the advice of my pastor, COM
menced using Hop Bitters. and in one
month we were all well, and none of Us
have seen a sick day since, and ! want to
say to all poor men, you can keep your
families well year with Hop Bittcrs for
less than one doctors visit Will cost
know IA WoRKINGNAN.
re- None genuine without bunch Of green
Hops on the white label Shun all the vile. pois-
onous stuff with Hop or Hops" III their
name
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-09-15
MILLINERY.
NEW FALL MILLINERY.

WYE TAKE GREAT PLEASURE IN INFORM
w ing our customers that we have just re-
cciyed a Fine Stock of Fall Goods in HATS,
FEATHERS, BIRDS and all the novelties in the
market Kindly favor us with call or order.
We feel confident that both our goods and prices
will DC satisfactory Yours respectfully, MES
DANES BARBER Il PEALER, 81 J street, be-
tween Sixth and Seventh. - lply
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-09-15

= We perceive lhlt IN ten yeaFs Placer de-
creased in valuation 10 per cent Nevada
decreased Is per cent, and FL Dorado in
creased II per cent while Butte increased
47.6 per cent, Colusa 9s.7 per cent, Stauis-
laus f27 per cent and Yolo 49,
Take another view. What has been the
mau-power during ten years in the above
named counties? In other words, what
has been the average production of wealth,
retained IN the county and not exported.
per man Of the uaic population over u
years of age? take the census returns Of
1870 and 1850, as | cannot obtain the figures
for 1872 ana 1882 but for our purpose the
first named years are sufficient The male
nuuulatInn nNar u aoars WIS as follow.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-09-15
OPENING OF NEW MILLINERY GOODS

Mrs. KATZENSTEIN, THE LEADING MIL
WI liner at No. SOS street, calls the attention
Of the Ladies of Sacramento and vicinity to her
display of all the Latest Styles in Millinery
Goods, consisting of New Shades, Patterns, and
the most elaborate assortment of FEATHERS
call and inspect. s5-lp1m
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-09-15
MISCELLANEOUS.
A Great Problem.
Taxi all the Kidney and Liver
Medicines,

-IQkT al INC hIunty anu LINVI
Medicines,
Take all the Blood purifiers,
Take all the Rheumatic remedies,
Take all the Dyspepsia and indigestion
cures,
Take all the Agte Fever and bilious
sn~1sfcs,
Take all the Brain and Nerve force
TctTpeTS,
Take all the Great health reStorers.
In short, take all the best qualities of
all these, and the best
Qualities of all the best medicines in
the world, and you will find that Hop
-Biders have the best curative qualities
and powers of all -cCacc-trdtcd
In them, and that they will cure when
any or all of these, singly or -c0BbiHSd
Fail! A thorough trial will give posi-
tive proof of this.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-09-15

The WeaIth cFelIed per capita, and re
tanned in the county, is in Placer aud Ne
vada nothing. In Ei Dorado So y, in
Butte 1903 50, in Colusa $2,035 OF, Stanis-
laus 1884 o., and in Yolo 5000 30. There
is little CLEAN of light in this wofully
dark array Of figures, Of which ne may
well be proud.
Of the number Of children in 1880, be-
tween the ages Of 5 and Is, EI Dorado has
800, Colusa, $685. Placer, S,Os7; Yolo,
3.07s; Butte, 1000, and old Nevada, 5,I92
We rest our laureis on child production.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-09-15

VIII you have salt on your eggs p
asked The hotel waiter Of the guest. Oh,
no; they are not at all fresh.' Then the
waiter went out to consult the landlord to
see if the hotel had been insulted- Mer-
chant Traveller.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-09-15

TOR SALE-A SPLENDID NEW DWELL -
= ing-hoUse; basement feet high; lot Ri
S0XlG0, on line Of street cars; house con .z-:s-
tains II rooms, with baths, closets etc, gas hot
ard cold water, and every modern convenience;
grass plat with choice shrubbery and plants:
also fine stable: will be sold ct a sacrifice as
the owner is about to remove from the city For
price and location apply to GEO T. BUSH, sl5
h street. or on premises, Fifteenth and Ostreets,
at this Office. auiU-u
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-09-15

The Burgundy soil has 1872 per cent. of
oxide Of iron and 1895 Of carbonate Of
lime.
Prof Z, W Hilgard, of the University Of
California, in his report for 1882 to the
the Regents of the University, a work
which should be read by every tiler of the
soil, reports two analyses Of the soil of
Placer county. One from about Auburn
and one from Pine or LOOMS The first.
should judge, was upon slate, the second IS
upon red rotten granite. The analyses are
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-09-15

DAMS FOR SALE - THREE -
II. hundred head, i'm lots to suit -
High Grades and 1horougabred E S25sy,y
Neriuos MRS r. NJ. WILSON y ~
Elk Grove, Sacramento county, $50. -~i---4zs
Gal sIl-1W+
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-09-15

NOR SALE-l60 ACRES OFGOODFAHM- ~.
L ing land. y miles from Sacramento, -
on the old jackson road; must be sold 70 81
close an estate. Apply 10 JAS. FRALEN, Slough
House, near Daylors Ranch, or address letter 70
Walsh Station. Au3G-u
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-09-15
c1e OO0 FARM FOR SAFE so ~

-C1s nnn FARM FOX SAFE 80 ~
SlD .UUU Acres. well fenced in five S'Y$
fields: fine large buildings. healthy and -
beautifully located, nine miles from sacramento.
good school near this place. Farm - mil -
from railroad village - acres in Vineyard; 800
bearing Fruit Trees: % Orange Trees, OF which
i are bearing now: balance OF the land alllCycl
and under cultivation. Price. $50 per acre
For terms inquire Of CARL STROBLL No. 81
J street, Sacramento. sll5tNwit
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-09-15

n ORSALE-SI2, O0O-FBUIr FARM, BE p;
I tween Twenty-Five and Thirty Acres NsSF
Valley LAND. in the celebrated Nacaviie -
Fruit Belt between Yacaville ami Winters; all
set out 10 Fruit two-thirds of which is in full
bearing This is the earliest place in the State
The entire Apricot crop this season sold at 5
cents per pound the place, 20 Eastern shippers;
also the early Peach crop The place has pro-
duced this season over Two thousand Five
Hundred (250O) Boxes Peaches, PrunCs and
Plums and the receipts will reach nearly Three
Thousand Cs3OJ0) Dollars. Price, $4,000.
J. \. hATHENSGN, Winters IolO CO. sll-lp1w
ITO LEr-A FURNISHED FRONT ROOM.
Arnr,lx n fhis nIIInn ~ o.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-09-15

NOR sAI.E-4O HEAD or CROSS "a
/ bred French and Spanish Meriuo ~ -
Rams. Also SEQ Head of Fine Graded yE9slssi
Sheep. Inquire A. G. FOLGEK, II EssaazslaA
miles from Sacramento, near Marysyille road
su1f-tf
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LOHN DOYLE.

UoRsEHoER, 1921 K STREET, BE -
tween Tenth and Eleventh. Par n
ticuIar attention paid to Horses Feet. III II
All work done by experienced Workmen
in the latest and best manner. If you want
your horses feet attended to properly take them
TO DOYLES s11-4ptf