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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-18
THE AMUSEMENT REVIEW.

GRAND OPERA HoUSE-'HER AToNEMENT.n
Mr. Arson Pond was doubtless encouraged to
write Her Atonement' by the success that the
English melodrama had achieved in this country,
believing that similar play with the scene
laid in America, with native characters, would be
received with equal favor. He has succeeded in
part and partially failed. His characterizations
not nearly so graphically drawn as are those
of his English colleagues, but the story is less
improbable than are theirs, and he has skillfully
contrived to bring in various spectacular
and military features, that appeal
strongly to the sympathies and patriotism
of his audiences. ''der Atonement" was pre-
scented for the first time in this city at the Grand
last night, and aroused much enthusiasm. The
materials of the play are conventional, but they
are deity handled, the emotional element being
very skillfully introduced the consequence of
which is that one part exhausts nearly all the
dramatic possibilities. Miss Florence Elmore
plays this part THAT of young who has been
wronged and in revenge kills her betrayer) with
nice discrimination and artistic force carefully
avoiding that most grevous of all faults-over-
acting Mr.. James J. Tighes Colonel Swift
was manly and dignife9 per
Torrance, and Mr. Gallagher created much
amusement as the policeman A particularly
clever bit of acting was that of little Josie Dell
who played Il newsboy. The other parts were
evenly cast and the scenic effects were excel
lent Incidentally introduced, military
band of thirty pieces and the Richardson Zou-
aves in such manner as to add to the general
enthusiasm The play is an interesting one and
has various original features 1t should attract
large audiences during the remainder of the en-
gagement, which concludes tomorrow night
ENGLIsH's oPERAH oUsE-'KIT"
Mr.. F. S. Chanfrau, an actor who needs
no formal introduction, appeared at
Englishs last night in his we'll
known play Kit the Arkansas Treveler,"
which was received with much laughter and APP
plause. Mr. Chanfrau gave his usual excellent
Characterization of the leading part, and the
support was fairly creditable. Individual ex-
cellence can be attributed to the efforts of j.
Clinton Hall, Mr. Wills, Mr.. Conyers and Miss
Lizzie Hight Tonight Mrs Chanfrau will APP
pear in ''rhe Bankrupt's Wife, and to morrow
afternoon in the new version of East Lynne"
in conjunction with the author of the play. Mr.
G. w. Tayleure. in the cast, and tomorrow
night Mr. Chanfrau will appear in 1.-THE Octo-
room"
PARK THEATER-M'soRLEY's INITIATION
Mart Hanley's company of Irish character
comedians made most favorable impression
last evening at the Park Theater, in Edward
HarTigan's absurdity, "Mcsorleys Initiation"
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THE CITY IN BRIEF.

Sarah A. Porter has been appointed guardian
of Lewis f. and Leander W. Eall. Bond 81, 200.
The county commissioners, yesterday, allowed
the German Orphan Asylum 81, 159.75 for the
last quarter.
Henry Pollock, q laboring man who lives at
the corner of Union and Wilkins streets has
been declared insane the cause being unknown.
The alarm of fire about o'clock last evening.
caused by a small blaze at Vintons foun-
dry. The damage was confined chiefly to the
roof and to few castings. Will probably not
exceed 5000
Charles Day, arrested for completely in the
robbery of the Columbus postoffice last year, for
which Oliver Taylor was sentenced to two years
Imprisonment has been brought here for prelim-
mary examination.
Richard STRIP and Hattie Owens James Hugh
ley and Eliza Middleton, JohnW. Cook and Ma
ria Meyers John II. Hartsock and Maria c.
Dougherty, E. H. Wood and Mrs Sarah " Rob
ertson, were licensed to marry yesterday.
There were seventy four deaths in the city
during the first half of the present month, TWEEN
ty-thrce of which were of children under one
year of age. and two between eighty and ninety
Eleven deaths resulted from consumption.
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Twentx-r4fth Ward Caae.

In Judge Taylor's court, yesterday afternoon,
the damage suit of John Higgins against John
Sourbeerwas called for trial. This is suit for
SO, 000 on account OF the refusal Of Sourbeer,
who was an inspector of election in the
city election in the Third pre-
einct of the Twenty fifth ward, to receive
Higeins's vote, it being claimed that he was not
o legal resident of the ward as he lived in the
disputed distriet-on the votes from which the
Geiger Pattison, contest for the city treasurers
Office is based. On the present case, R. 0. Haw-
Hns appears for the defendant and E. C. Bus
Kirk and Cass Byfeld for the plaintiff. A jury
was impaneled last night and the evidence will
commence this morning. The plaintiff wanted a
further postponement, but Judge Taylor said
that court was an expensive institution and
be proposed to keep business moving.
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DEATH OF SAMUEL BECK.
One Of the Oldest Business Men I6f the
City Passes Away Il RI ''

Samuel Beck, one of the oldest and certainly
ore of the best known business men of Indian
apolis died at an early hour yesterday morning
at the residence of Joseph w. Beck, his son, No
J63 North New Jersey street Mr. Beck had
not been in robust health for several. months
but his illness did not become acute until few
days ago, when severe cold developed into
pneumonia. He was born at Adamstown, Pa
Dec. b. 1909, and was consequently in his
seventy fifth year. In 1881, two years after he
settled in Indianapolis he was married to Miss
Nancy Tulley of Connersville, who died in
September, 1877. To them were born nine
children, OF whom six grew to manhood and
womanhood. These were Mrs Mary E. Mofitt,
recently deceased; Mrs. Lucy B. Goode, of Min
noapoIs; Mrs. W. s. Orwell, of Cisco, Ill;
Samuel T., Albert and Joseph W. Beck, who
survive him.
Mr.. Beck was one of the original members of
what is now known as Roberts Park Church.
and during the entire period of his residence
in this community has been noted for his fidelity
to the principles of his faith his extreme purity
of character, and his devotion to religious works
He was a member of one church organization
for forty-six years. Over fifty years ago he es-
tablished gunsmiths shop in indianapolis, and
has continued in the business uninterruptedly
ever since his being the Oldest business estab
lishment in the county. He was quartermaster-
general of the Indiana militia under Governors
Whitcomb Wright Willard, Hendricks, Viii
Hams Gray, and Porter. occupying the position
at the time of his death He was several times
Che candidate Of his party for city treasurer, and
always led his ticket
The funeral will be held on Saturday morning
and viii take place from Roberts Park Church
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NON-COMMITTAL.
Fhe Police Do Not Know Just What They
Will Do.

The intentions ofsthe police commissioners in
regard to the enforcement of the saloon laws
have not been made clear yet, and the saloon
keepers are in anxious suspense to know Just
what is expected from them. The superintehd-
ent Of police refuses to talk. When, asked last
evening if he had been given written instructions
to "enforce the law against all violators,H asiad
been reported, he said that the police commits
sioners would have to answer the question if
anyone did, The patrolmen claim that they
have been given no Instructions in relation to
the matter, and inquiries among them at roll
call last evening show that all do not have the
same understanding of their duties. Captain
Colbert, when asked if he would arrest
a saloon-keeper if he should find him selling
liquor after IL O'clock, replied that he probably
would. When the same question was addressed
to Sergeant Sauers he said, II might 1t would
depend on how he was behaving himself" Ser
geant Travis said, when asked what he would do
if he found saloon keeper violating the IL
o'clock law, 81 have had no orders" Several pa
trolmen said that they would probably arrest any
man whom they caught selling liquor after IL
o'clock, while number of others were not GER
tain what they would do
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-18
VIII They Retaliate9

1t is whispered that the ten Republican coun
cilmen have formed a compact with four Demo
cratic members, and an effort will be made to re
organize the official boards The four Democrats
who will vote with the Republicans, it is said
will be given the minority representation on the
boards Benjamin and Wharton will not be
disturbed, but thechief object in the reorganiza
ton, if it is accomplished, It is claimed. is to dis
place Spahr and Rees, The names of the Demo
Gratis who are expected to join the Republicans
are not given, and there is. no other evidence in
substantiation of the report than that tbs being
talked about by those who are supposed to know
the whereofs.
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To Phvsinians.

We have placed few cans of ANGLO Swiss
MILK FooD with the following druggists, for
physicians use, as samples.
Please test its merits in cases of poorly -nour-
ished infants and invalids requiring delicate
feeding
I. H. Carter, St Clair ST. and Mass. ave. sfa y
j. B. Dill New York St and Mass. ave. r..-7f
Browning & Sloan, and 9 East Wash. St
j. B. & j. E. Hendricks, Washington and Del
aware SITS. Jf -og4eg !9sU eps 8sArPl sas
George f. Traqb, Washington. and West stsso-
II. Q. Frauer, 246 East Washington St. T.. .,.-
E. Martin, Meridian st. and Russell ave.
NJ. c. Stakey, Az Virginia ave. rs $50 S9l @g
S. Muehl, Illinois and First sts.u H1l uof ps
Carter & Pouder, under Bates House. a.. ,,o
j. W. Dryer, Ohio and Illinois SITS.
j. W. Bryan, Louisiana and Illinois SITS. W.
r. G. H. Schad & Co., Washington and Noble SITS.
Dill & Lambur, Indiana ave. and Vermont St
L. H, Mueller, East and Washington SITS.
L. A. Gable, Illinois and Seventh SITS.
We trust our food will prove useful in your
practice. Respectfully,
AEGLo-SwIss CONDENSED MILK Co.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-18

There was considerable excitement and much
betting yesterday to the number of shot con
tanned in the No. When globe, and several
thousand dollars changed hands, Toward noon
yesterday there number of persons fore
ing bets in amounts up to 5000. They bet upon
sliding scale, from less than 30, 600 down to II,
600 being the lower limit Shortly after mid
night last night the number was made public
1t was To- 68l, and the best guesser proved to be
Miss Bessie Lupton, 1929 Park avenue, who came
within six of the exact number, her guess being
1855 and to this lady will pass the ownership
of the beautiful bay mare, Lady Wills, and the
phaeton and harness.
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A $4,000 Suit.

A suit for the recovery of $4,000, held by the
United States marshal under the attachment
proceedings against Frey & Mag, has been filed
In the federal court by Charles Fl. Krippendorf,
Of Cincinnati, to whom the firm assigned when
It went into bankruptcy.
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First Baptist Church.

The meetings at the First Baptist Church are
steadily increasing in numbers and interest.
Conversions occur daily. The meetings will be
continued through next week. On Saturday Mr..
Warren W. Bentley, noted evangelical vocalist
from the Calvary Baptist Church, New York
city, will arrive to assist in the services The
topic tonight is Walking in the Light" All
are cordially invited
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Opposed to a bankrupt Law.

To the Editor of the indianapolis Journal:
l see that small number of persons (only
ten, beheve,] at meeting at the Board of
Trade rooms, yesterday, resolved in favor of a
bankrupt law. AS expressing the sentiments of a
majority of the few persons at that meeting. the
resolutions are not Objectionable, but it is no
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-18

torious that majority of the business men of
this city and State do not favor bankrupt law.
In fact, but very few sound business men favor
it. Some action ought to be taken to counterfeit
the affect of the meeting referred to-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-18
Ice Tools.

WE have in stock an assortment of Woods
celebrated ice tools, consisting of plows saw
bars, chisels, forks hooks. etc Mail orders
shall have promptattention. We are also agents
for the Howe improved scales, the Norton check
door spring, and the J. Burton Smiths cele-
brated files, every one of which is guaranteed.
HILDERBRAND 81 FUGATE.
30 South Meridian street
INDIANAPOLIS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-18

THE Richardson Zouaves get a profit only on
tickets sold by members of the company. Buy
your tickets of them for Her Atonement."
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NEXT WEEKS ATrRAorIoNs.

The opening attractions next Monday night
are Bunch of Keys at the Grand Richard
Mansfield in IA Partisan Romance" at English's,
and Leavitt's "All-star" Speciality Company at
the Park The advance sales all begin this
morning
The Light Infantry have engaged the Emerson
Concert Company for entertainments at Masonic
Hall next Monday and Tuesday evenings. 1t in
cludes Walter Emerson, a famous cornetist
Walter Pelham, the English mimic; Helen E.
81. Carter, Mae Shepard, Charles L. Higgins L.
Fl. Wiley, and Others
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The story and plot that is developed tells of the
ambition of an Irish alderman whose aspirations
after political renOwn are thwarted by the stub
bornness OF his wife in keeping a stall in Fulton
market. From this state of affairs all sorts Of
comlcal situations and dialogues arise and are
made the best of by the efficient company. j.
II. Ryan, as Bridget McSorley and Lydia Yea
mans as Mary McKeon, are deserving of special
mention Incidental to the play dozen or more
OF Dave Brahams tuneful songs were given
tho best of which were 1.-THE Market on Satur-
day Night" and "The Charleston Blues" the lat
ter by the entire company, in full and glitteling
regalia The audience was large, and treat is
in store for all who attend the remaining per-
formances of the week.
MISS BREvooR's GOOD LUCK.
Mr. Joseph Arthur yesterday received definite
information regarding the good fortune which
has recently befallen Miss Anna Brevoor, a
member of the Bunch of Keys" company,
which he represents, and which will be at the
Grand next week. About month ago an adj
vertisement appeared in the New York Herald,
asking for the address of Miss Brevoor, and
signed by an attorney of Paris France Com
munication was estab lished with him, and the
fact was developed that the lady was the
heiress to fortune of 1,500 900 francs
(about $500, 000), as well as a title,
and that the estate was in such a shape that she
could Immediately come into possession of it.
1t comes from the possession of her grandfather,
French nobleman, who served with Napoleon
at Waterloo. Miss Brevoors father and mother
lived at Metz, and he was killed in the Franco
Prussian war His widow, bereft of lands and
title, fled from the country and went to England,
and thence to Algiers, La with her daughter,
who adopted the stage as profession when
but yet young girl. Since then her mother had
given up nearly all hopes of regaining her estate
and was no longer in communication with her
native country, but recently her rights have
been definitely established Miss Brevoor is an
accomplished and amiable lady, who has made
good Roadway in the profession and has many
friends. There seems to be no doubt that she is
to become very wealthy before many days.
, 1884-05-28
7 THE FLOOD.
The wreck and Ruin in the Crow
Greek Bottom.

OF course nearly everybody went down
to the Crow creek bottom yesterday to see
how much rain had been wrought by the
food on Monday night. Among them
went The LEADERS, man to see how mat
ters stood. The damage done by the
flood cannot even now be estimated, for it
is not confined to what one will see in the
way of wrecks and ruins as he passes
along the still swift rolling stream. The
waters had for the most part abated yes
terday forenoon but still the waves ran
very high on either side of the creek.
The Nineteenth street bridge is not a
total wreck rs supposed, for the
center Of the bridge is still left
standing. The bridge, however, is pretty
badly wrecked, and to an unsJphisticated
individual it would seem that it will cost
nearly as much to repair it as it will to
put in a new one. Mr.. James Talbot,
who has recently been at work building
the approaches to the bridge, was on the
ground early yesterday morning with a
force of men fishing the ruins of the
bridge out of the stream, and he thinks
he will be able to rcovcr most, if not all,
of the scattered material. The Sixteenth
street bridge is certainly damaged, but to
what extent cannot be conjectured at pre-
sent, while the old bridge which originally
spanncd the creek on Seventeenth street
has gone far down the stream, and now
stands in the centre of the creek with
one end pointing up and the other
down the stream. The Eddy street
bridge is past talking about. While the
damage may not amount to what it was
at first estimated, yet it will be very con
siderable when all things are taken into
consideration. The damage to private
residences and to furniture is also consid-
cradle and will be keenly felt by those
who have been sufferers by the food, A
repetition of the flood was threatened
last night but fortunately it did not occIr.
FLOOD NOTES.
Tim Dyer recovered all but eleven of
his hogs Yesterday and stated that he
thought the remainder were safe, but
where they were was not understood.
The mud is everywhere all over the
creek bottom and it is almost impossible
to get through it.
Some mule teams were driven across
the creek yesterday forenoon and one of
the mules, when nearly across, dcliber-
ately sat down in the water and took a
rest.
, 1884-05-28

One Of the teams used by the Coroner
jury on their late trip was a pair of colts
owned and driven by G.. c. Charlton.
They were very wild and often attempted
to run away, when their driver would let
them run. During one of these bursts of
speed, the educational man of the jury,
who was anxiously endcavoring to keep
his place in the jolting wagon, was heard
to mutter, Boys, wen either get to hi
or Hi Kelly's by 10 O'Clock. They got
to Kelly's.
Near Kelly's ranch the Chug has made
a bad washout across the road and since
much f%reighting is being done, great de
lay and Inconvenience is the result. On
Sunday it took twenty span of mules and
a dozen men to release one wagon. The
Chug is booming.
The two hundred bulls sent north a few
days ago from this place were well pro-
toctcd from the attractions of poison
weed, as they were all provided with nose
bags securely strapped on.
1t is stated that after wearing out his
whip OF the team during his late trip,
the Coroner dug up and used as a per
suader, a tree several inches in diameter
and some twelve feet long.
, 1884-05-28

The appearance of Mrs. Langtry in the
Opera house here, June Q, in P9gmdhom
and Galateu, will be the fashionable
event of the season. Concerning the
lady the Montreal Gdzcttc says
The appearance of Mrs. Langtry last
night on the boards of the academy called
out, we believe, the most critical and
fashionable audience this season. The
wealth, intelligence and beauty of the city
were present to welcome Mrs. Langtry,
and the greeting she received was Of the
warmcst kind. 1t was Il perfect ovation,
and she must have felt that she wa
amidst friends. Since Mrs. Lnngtry's
arrival in America she has been most i'm
p%ertinently subjected to uncallcd for and
unjust remarks on the part of a great pOr-
ton of the American press. Instead of
crlticislng her acting, the public have been
informed of her personal appearance and
the everything pertaining to the privacy
of her life and associations invaded. This
was an unmanly and discorteous manner
OF treating a stranger, and most cowardly
in the extreme. Mrs. Langtry, as far as
we know, laid no claim to the title of Il
great artist. She had only n short cN-
perience of professional life, before max
ing her American tour, yet in such critical
cities as London, Edinburgh, Glasgow
and Birmingham, she received encourage
ment and marks of approval for the
talent she evinced. That she had talent
for high class comedy and the society
drama, those who witnessed her pcrfor-
nance last night will hardly deny. Her
beautiful stage presence and magnificent
dressing, together with Il sweet mclodious
voice, well mOdulated and correct clocu-
ton, go far toward winning her fame at
no distant date.
, 1884-05-28
THE DOUBLE TRAGEDY.
The COroner's Jury Finally Com
pIetes Its Investigation
But Fails 10 Discover Who Strung
Up Maloney.
A Description of That Event by
an Eye-W Witness.
The Trip.

The Curoner's jury ~empanneled in the
case of the double tragedy, lately enacted
on Brush creek, this county, and who
were absent six days on their mission, re-
turned to this city yesterday. The trip
was made without incident of much note,
although the drive of $50 miles proved a
tiresome one to them all. The nights
were spent at Schwartze's, Kelley's and
at Bradbury camp, on Brush creek. The
scene of the tragedy was reached at noon
on Saturday, when it was found that the
body of William Maloney, the man
lynched, had only been cut down and
buried a few hours before; it having hung
swaying in the wind, a CHASTITY sight, ever
since the Monday previous. The first
thing to do was to view the body; but how
to do it without digging down through
many inches of earth and knocking off
the lid from
HIS WOODEN RESTING-PLACE
was a problem %anxiously considered by
all. No solution being arrived at, coats
were reluctantly removed, spades and
shovels were = picked up and the work of
disinterring the body was laboriously com
menced under a b%roiling sun. As grave
openers the jury proved a success and
would be valuable adjuncts to a medical
college in need of specimens. The
coffin or rough box being opened the body
&c M,l,nn,r +ng hrn,nht ., ,t,uy NJ.
withstanding its long exposure to the ele-
ments, the body was in a perfect state of
preservation, the only discoloration being
around the neck, the mark of the fatal
moose. After filling up the grave the
jury proceeded to take testimony at the
camp of w. G. Bradbury, who afforded
them all the assistance in his power in the
discharge of their duty. A number of
witnesses were examined, but some who
were summoned refused to appear.
No me, of course, knew anything
about the lynching further than that it
was done. No one witnessed it except
Messrs. Post and Niclhos, from whom the
prisoner was taken, and no one took part
in it. Their labors completed, the jury
STRETCHED THEIR WEARY
upon the cold, cold ground and courted
sleep. But hat goddess seemed shy of
lingering in the vicinity of several hundred
mules which belonged to the camp. On
Sunday the start was made for Cheyenne.
The roads were found to be in better CON
dition than was expected, although there
has been much less rain north than at
this point. While the creeks were all
found to be high, no one is impossible
even with a heavy team.