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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-20
..The Ten Virgins,

Upon invitation, Rev. George Booth, Of the
Sixth Presbyterian Church. has consented to
give lecture at Y. NJ G. A. Hail.. on Saturday
night, March 81 on the above subject He win
use six large paintings, 5x7 feet to illustrate
bis lecture and the admission viii be free to all,
srithout tickets
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-20
Delinquent Taxes.

The sum OF $l4l, 4s6 81 is charged as delin-
quent taxes to Marion county, out of $500
1861, total in the November settlement with
the State. The cause is attributed to a decision
Of the Supreme Court lowering 1.-THE rate allowed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-20

the mortgage was foreclosed. AS the lots were
unproductive, the Harrisons, by letter, agreed
to give some productive property, two tenement
houses and an undivided half of a brick house,
to Mrs. Duffy. On this agreement the petition
ia based
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-20
e,eoloeist Collett superseded.

The Governor has appointed Maurice Thomp-
son, of Charlottesville, to succeed Professor Col
lette as State Geologist Professor Collects
term will expire April &c. -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-20

Julia Duffy has fled an interesting petition in
Judge Walkers room. against the receiver of
the Harrison Bank. In 1873 the Harrisons
loaned $4,000 on city real estate, and took a
mortgage on the property-Oak Hill lots. The
guarantees failing TO pay the purchase money,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-20
Death at the insane Hospital.

E. NJ Bond, of No. ia Clifford avenue, the well
known car inspector, who was lately committed
to the Insane Hospital died yesterday. The In
terment will take place at Greenville, o., to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-20
Roller Skates.

The Henley Roller Skate still keeps the lead,
and is acknowledged by skaters to be the most
desirable skate. for many reasons, of any yet
produced We have the new Monarch Club in
stock at reduced prices, and the best skate
satchels for the money that are made. Call and
see for yourself. HuDEBRAND e FUGATE,
as South Meridian street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-20
A Crushed Foot.

Thomas Shea, an employe in the Vandalis
shops, had his foot injured in the shops, yester
day. Flanner e. Hammown's ambulance con
veyed him to his home, at No. 1873 Meek street
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-20

The damage suit of May NJ. Eaton against the
c., H. & D. railroad is on trial by jury in Room
l. This was an action brought to recover dam
ages for being carried beyond station. 1t was
tried some years ago and taken on appeal to the
Supreme Court, where the decision was reversed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-20
ADJUSTMENTS.

ROBSON AND CRANE AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Robson and Crane, those excellent comedians,
opened their engagement at the Grand Opera
house last night. presenting their somewhat
threadbare comedy, 'Sharps and Flats" In
this familiar play the comedians have been seen
here number of times, and the performance
last night was in no way inferior to their pre-
ceding approximations; in fact there was a
smoother finish to the work. Mr.. Robson as
Cutler Sharp, the dashing and i'm
questionable speculator, enacted the part
with his ininitable dry humor and
Mr. Crane played the part of the rather
verdant Flat with all his old time JUNCTION and
splendid spirit The company is capable. Mr.
Charles S. Dickson, as Captain Everton. gave a
pleasing personation of the role, being full Of
repose and well-chosen action. Mr.. Dickson is
rapidly improving an actor. Mr.. w. q.
Perch, in the small part of Percy Costing. acted
gracefully, as also did Mr. Ogden, as Pemb erton,
a thankless role Miss Sadie Bigelow, as Marion,
the daughter of Pemberton. invested the role
with a mild piauancy, and Mrs. Dickson as the
mother, and Miss Pearce as the daughter enacted
the parts acceptably. Miss May Henry, who
played the part of the widow, gave q moro fin
ished performance of the part than anything she
has yet done. Miss Henry shows decided i'm
proyement. The remaining parts were taken by
Mr. Mortimer and Mr.. Marder. TO night the
comedians present "The Cherubs,' preceded by
that charming little comedy called "Uncle's
Will"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-20
Popularity in st. Louis.

Texas Siftings.
Major Ranwater wants to be mayor of ST.
Louis Rainwater ought to run we'll, but he
should change his name to Zwibeer if he wants
the people of that city to call real loudly fol
i'm
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-20


For SALE.-Very cheap, Forsaithe folding
machine which has been in use on this paper.
Address Jno. 9. New & Son, Journal Office, Indi
annapolis, Ind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-20
TAILORING DEPARTMENT
L. S. AYRES & co.
Spring and Sunner lnportatens Open and
Ready for Inspection!

Our stock Of Cloths and Suitings is the
.argest in the State, and varied to suit the
tastes and demands of everyone. We use
only the best Trimmings have only the best
Sewing Tailors, and our Cutter is one of the
best in the West. We propose to do nothing
but F1RsT-CLAss work, and our prices for
quality of work turned out are the LOWEST
ever offered in this city. Leave your order
barly, before the rush commences.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-20

county treasurers for delinquent collections It
is presumed that the return is made so that the
Legislature will restore the old percentage.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-20

Signed by the Governor.
Gov. Gray has signed an act providing for the
appointment of one additional member of the
State Board of Health.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-20
NOTES.

The Museum still holds its own with the
weekly bill OF novelties, in the hall and on the
stage
Mr.. James Morrisey, manager for Mademoiselle
Rhea is in the city perfecting preliminaries for
the appearance of his star.
Barlow & Wilson follow Abbott's engagement
at the Grand Opera house. The Hollywood
Juvenile Opera Company will come to Engiish's
next week
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-11-12
Flowers Of California.

One of the most surprising things
that one sees In California Is the extra.
ordinary height to which many Of the
roses grow, climbing into the highest
trees, covering the whole side of q
house, and exposing to view one vast
mass uf rose buds and roses in full
bloom. The Marshal Mel rose is one
of the most beautiful flowers to be seen
in California, SURPRISING other kinds in
the luxuriance of its growth. 1t Id
claimed that the California roses do not
possess so fine perfume as those in the
east. This may be so. but for size and
beauty of color, and luxuriance of
growth, they probably compensate for
any lack of fragrance.
Heliotropes and geraniums can be
found in bushes almost as large as lilac
trees. and Gala lilies can in some door.
yards be counted by the hundreds; but
from their very numbers they seem to
give us an impression of courseness.
The various cactus plants of California
are wol thy of closest attention and ex.
animation. In many localities hund-
reds of acres are covered with them.
Their peculiar shapes and sizes, some
tall and slender, others short and thick
with bright flowers nestled among the
jagged spines, give striking appear
ance to the landscape. In some places
in southern California, Arizona, and
New Mexico the cacti form an almost
impossible barrier.
The luxurious foliage, flowers, vines
and fruits give us an idea of the eli.
mate that can bring about all of these
things. After all it is good deal as a
Massachusetts boy said after spending
q winter at Los Angeles. His father
came out in the spring after him and
after taking a walk through the orang g
groves at Pasadena and Sierra Madre
the boy asked his father what he
thought of California. The Massachu.
setts man said he thought 1T was q par.
adise. Yes said the boy, but it Is
terribly monotonous. ,
think this little story shows how
age tempers the view of people. Cali
fornia, with its sunshine, flowers and
fruits, combined with one Of the finest
climates in the United States, must ap.
-
and blood, signing for the active pur.
suits and stirring atmosphere of other
portions of the Union, but to the older
man who has seen the picture Of life
come and go, and who seeks repose and
contentment, and who is willing and
even anxious to relinquish his former
ways, California has an attraction that
does not appear monotonous.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-11-12
Don't Lose Your Temper.

Mr.. Briggs was bothered nearly to
death with callers, one day all of them
in the cause of some charity or other,
and his temper was sadly crippled
There was slight cessation about
three o'clock, and just as Briggs began
to breathe easier, another man came in.
"Well ?" Inquired Briggs, turning
impatiently to the visitor.
"Mr. Briggs he began, in gentle
way. "I want
"You want, do you?" interrupted.
Briggs. We'll, everybody wants.
It's want, want, oil day. There's
been thousand in here to-day want
ing. | want too. | want rest. /
want you to leave
"But, Mr.. Briggs" continued the
gentle voice, "I know it, but | want
Don't say want to me-, shouted
Briggs )" get out of this quick or I'll
60 crazy.
"But Mr.. Briggs, | want"
"Get out!" howled Briggs; "I want,
too, told you," and Briggs reached
for paper weight, while the visitor
got up and few, ,and about ten minutes
afterwards there was q call at the tele.
phone. Briggs responded.
"Hello, what is it?" he asked.
"Is that you, Mr.. Briggs" came
the query.
Eyes, all right, go ahead.
"Well, Mr. Briggs, | want to pay
YOU five hundred dollars I've been ow
ing you for about year, and you
wanted me to pay it, but when | cali
ed at your place, a few minutes ago"
Briggs yanked the telephone off the
wall. kicked it out the front door,
iammed his head into his hat clear up
to his ears, and went out to find mule
to kick him serene.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-11-12
a Great River Improvem ent.

Davis Island Dam, on the Ohio, six
miles below Pittsburg, designed to
maintain a naYigable stage OF water at
that city the year round, was begun
August Is, 1878, and since then, with
many interruptions and delays, the
National Government has spent nearly
s., 900, 900 on the structure. The dams
distinctive feature is its movability. lt
is in reality 800 little dams, each so
hinged that it can be prone upon the
river bed. This line Of movable dams.
or "wickets," extends the entire dis
tance across the river, 1888 feet. of
this distance, 55G feet only is The navi-
gable pass or pathway for all crafts
when the lock is not used. The rest
of the dam is designated as ''weirs," of
which there are three, divided by solid
piers of masonry. To raise the wickets
of the navigable pass "manoeuvring
boat" is used; to raise the weir wick
cts a surface bridge is called into
play. Like the wickets, this bridge
lies upon the bed of the river when
not in use and is raised and joined Sec
ton by section. To raise the wlckets
and tilt them into position, where they
are retained by prop, calls into play
an ingenious deyice, the Pasqueau
'hurter.' A deft pull upon thu prop
dislodges it and permits the wicket to
recline upon the bed wrested from the
river. Between each wicket is space
of an inch or two, which can be batten-
ed from the upper side if desired, but
which will probably be left open to per-
NIT the passage of surplus water. The
monster gates of the lock are closed by
force generated in turbine wheel fed
by water stored in huge tanks. Each
| gate rolls upon its track, and when In
position they form the upper and lower
extremes of lock 10 feet wide and
600 feet long; a space sufficient to ac-
| commodate a tow boat and average
\ tow of coal boats and barges. To I'LL
the lock requires but four minute:
time; to empty 1t the same. The great
1 dam is experimental, in that, should
its success be assured, others will fol
low, and a series of pools will rendeI
the Ohio steadily navigable, as ha'
been the case on the Monongahela.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-11-12
Drawing The Line.

It was Nebraska Jail, tavern,
saloon, and real estate agency COM
bined. The Sheriff came out to well
come the traveller and he seemed to be
q very nice sort ola man.
"Things isn't just as I'd want 'em,
you know he apologetically observed,
"but this is q new country, and we
can't have everything at once. Make
yourself right to home while the old
woman cooks dinner
While waiting for the promised
meal one of the five or six men loun-
ging around the place entered the
room and asked the traveller for chew
of tobacco.
"Jim, you mustn't do it-you
really mustn't said the landlord.
"I want to do what's right and fair,
bnt T. must draw the line somewhere.
You iailbirds must not try to put
yourselves on an equality with the
guests of my hotel.'
GA jailbirddid you say?, queried the
traveller as Jim withdrew.
Yes. He's in, ior two months.
All that crowd omit there are in jail
But where's the jail?'
Right here. Tain't no silver.
plated palace, I'll admit, but it's the
best the county can afford.
Where do you lock'em up?'
Nowhere. There isn't a lock on
any door,
But what prevents 'em from run.
ming off,
| Nothing in pertickler. Reckon
they'll all clear out as soon as the
grub gifts poor and / begin to water
the whiskey.'
And you won't try to stop 'em!
'Oh, no. Pm willing to be Sheriff
and jailor and L want to see the county
git along, but they mustn't put TOT
many burdens on me-
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-11-12
Elephants in Undress.

In his "Leaves from the Life of a
Special Correspondent" Mr.. O'Shea.
correspondent for English newspapers,
gives the following anecdote of an ad-
venture with herd of elephants: &C A
young friend asked me to show him
some elephants in undress, and I took
him along with me having first borrow
cd an apron and filled it with oranges.
This he was to carry while accompany
ing me in the stable, but the moment
we reached the door the herd set up
such trumpeting-they had scented
the fruit-that he dropped the apron
and its contents, and scuttled off like a
scared rabbit. There were eight ele-
plants, and when I picked up the
oranges foundI had fye-and-twenty.
I walked deliberately along the line,
giving one to each; when I got to the
extremity of the narrow stable turned.
and was about to begin the distribution
again when I suddenly reflected that il
elephant No. in the row saw me give
two oranges in succession to No. s. he
might imagine he was being cheated,
and give me smack with his proboscis
that is where the elephant falls short
of the human being so I went to the
door and began de movo as before.
Thrice went along the line, and then
was in fix. had one orange land
had to get back to the door. Every
elepant in the herd had his greedy gaze
focused on that one orange. It was as
much as my life was worth to give it to
any one of them. What was [ to do ?
| held it up conspicuously ,coolly peeled
it and sucked it myself. 1t was most
amusing to notice the way those ele.
plants nudged each other and shook
their ponderous sides. They thoroughly
entered into the humor of the thing
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-11-12
Hints for Young Women.

Be natural; a poor diamond III
better than good imitation.
Try to be accurate, not only for your
own sake but for the sake OF your sex
the incapacity Of the female mind
for accuracy is standard argument
against the equality Of the sexes.
Observe; the faculty OF observation,
well cultivated make practical men and
women.
Try to be sensible; it in not par
ticular sign of superiority to talk like d
fool.
Be ready i'm time for church; ff you
do not respect yourself sufficiently tO
be punctual, respect the feelings OF 9TH
er people.
Avoid causes or irritation I'm your
family circle; reflect that home In the
place i'm which to be agreeable.
BE reticent: the world at large has no
interest in your private affairs.
Cultivate the habit OF listening To
others; it will make you an Invaluable
member Of society, to say nothing OF
the advantage it will be to you when
you marry every man likes TO talk o.
bout himself; good listener makes
delightful wife,
Be contented "martgrs" are detest-
| able; cheerful, happy spirit In infec-
tions; you can carry it about with you
like sunny atmosphere.
Avoid whispering it is as bad as
giggllng; both are to be condemned
there is no excuse for either one OF
them if you have anything to say. say
it if you have not, hold your tongue
altogether silence ia golden.
Be truthful avoid exaggeration
il you mean mile, say mile, and not
a mile and half /; il you mean 0ne,say
one, and not dozen.
Sometimes, at least allow your moth
or to know better than you do; she
was educated before you were born.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-11-12

A United States citizen just returned
from Europe was on Central Hudson
train bound West.
Leaning forward he tickled the ear of
the passenger in the seat ahead with
the remark:
'sI'm just from Europe"
Yewrope-Yewrope,o unused the
forward passenger. ''Oh, yes, Yew-
rope; it's across the pond"
eyes, sir, an wonderful place 1t is.
People who've never been in Europe
don't know anything about it. Why,
it's worth mans while to run over
there jest to see the palaces an castles.
Talk about fine buiidin's! Them pala-
ces an castles beat me, an I've lived in
st. Lou is all my life, too."
"Haye you eyer been i'll Chicago!''
asked the listener.
"Chicago? What line of road is that
on?"
Its on all lines of road. Do you
mean to say you've never been in Chi
cago?"
NO I've heard tell of the place, but
I've never been there
sWell, you ought to 60 there before
YOU talk any more about YeWIOpe.
You're only givin' yourself away. ' :,
And the disgusted Chicago man laid
J his head down on his valise and fell a.
sleep.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-11-12
No Dogs Allowed.

The train was just about to leave the
station, when the guard observed
small white dog, with bnshy tail and
bright black eyes, sitting costly on the
seat beside young lady SO handsome
that 1t made his heart roll over like N
lopsided pumpkin. But duty i5 duty,
and he remarked, in his most depreca-
tory MANNER
'I'm very sorry, madam. but it's
against the rules to have dogs I'm the
passenger carriages"
"Oh, is it2' and she turned up two
lovely brown eyes at him beseechingly.
"What In the world shall + do2
can't throw him away; b e's birthday
present from my aunt"
by no means, miss. Wen put him
in the dog-box, and he'll be just as
happy as a robin In springtime.n
"What, put my dog I'm dog-box2"
"I'm very sorry miss, / do assure
you: but the rules OF this company are
as infexible as the laws or the Medes
and them other fellows. you know.
lie shall have my oyercoat to Lie on,
and he shall have plenty food and
water every time. he opens his mouth. !"
''I think it's very cruel, that 10;
and know somebody will steal Ii, nand
she showed a half notion to cry that
nearly broke the guard u heart; but he
was firm, and sang out to a porter, who
was poking fire close by:
"Here, Andy, take this dog over into
the dog and tell Dudley to take the
best possible care Of him."
The young lady pouted, put the man
reached over and picked the dog up as
tenderly as though it was a two weeks
old baby, but as he did so strange
expression came over mis- face, and he
said hastily to the guard, "Here, you
just hold him a minute till I put this
poker away and he trotted out at the
door and held on to the handle shaking
like a man with the agne.
| The guard no sooner had his hands on
the dog than he looked around for q
hole to fall through.
"Wh-wh-why, that Is worsted dogln
"Yes. sir" said the little miss, dem
urely. ibid you not know that?"
mo, I'm sorry to say that I didn't
know that" and he laid the dog down
in the owners lap and walked out on
the platform when he stood half an
hour i'm the cold trying TO think OF
turn to.suit the most sold man we ever
saw on that railway.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-11-12
Five Good Rules.

First, never lose any time. / do
not think that lost which is spent i'm
amusement or recreation some time
every day; but always be in the habit
of being employed. Second, never err
the least in truth. Third never say
any ill thing of any person, when you
can say a good thing Of them;not only
speak charitably but feel so. Fourth,
never indulge yourself in luxuries that
are not necessary Fifth, do all things
with consideration, and when your
path to act right is more difficult, feel
confidence in that Power which is
able to assist you, and exert your own
powers as far as they 60.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-11-12

4
wanted to get supper first, but he
wouldn't hear TO it.
''I've been waitin' nearly twenty
years to see you in that dress, "he says.
land L won't wait even an hour long
er.n
"Well, Annie she made him lie down
for he'd been walkin' the floor con-
stantly nearly all day--and she went in-
to the bedroom to put the dress on.
She got the skirt on and was fastening
the waist, when she heard queer sound
from the spare room where Luther was
lying. She stopped minute to listen.
and then called to him to know il he
wanted anything. There wasn't no
answer, and she crossed the hall and
hurried into the spare room. Well,
child, she found him dead, bis face
turned toward the door as if he had
been lookin' for her, and the sound she
heard was the death rattle in his throat.
swell, when John'n I got theie he'd
been dead only a few minutes. and |
tell you, child, it was sad sight to see
her kneelin' down by that low bed in
her new black silk, her arms round that
dead man and moaning and shudderin'
over him and begging him to speak to
her.
'"He isn't dead !" she says to me as
/ came in. 'He has only tainted. Oh,
Jane do something. for him. Get hot
water and you'll find camphere in the
pantry on the lower shelf to tue right. !"
"But saw that hot water and cam
phere wouldn't be no use, and | told
her so as gentle as I could and begged
her to come away. She wouldn't listen
to me az first, but after the doctor had
come and told her 1t was all over and
poor Luther died from apoplexy of the
stomach, she let me take her to her
own room.
''As we crossed the hall she head
the dress rustic and she stopped and
looked at me pitiful.
'"Heinever saw me in it after all, t"
and she broke down and cried as il her
heart would break.
"After poor Luther was buried and
there was stone put oyer him, and his
debts was all paid, there wasn't nothin'
left for Annie, and she was glad to take
a place in the mills. We wanted her
to come here, but she was too proud TO
eat the bread she hadn't earned, she
said
About week ago was out with
Miss Sniper getting subscriptions for
the church carpet, and we met Annie
on the street. Miss Sniper, she amt
over sensitive herself and she don't
give no one else credit for bein' so, and
she up and asks Annie if she didn't ev-
er wish she'd said yes instead of 'no'
to Tom Layton.
s"Never," says Annie. "Had my
life to begin again would not alter IL
as far as Tom Layton is concerned"
'"But it's pretty hard to haye to
work for him, isn't it 7" asked Miss
Sniper, land I felt it in my heart to hate
her for asking such thing.
Gkp.rf A pp;o nnlu tlod aNncsd
er myself fortunate to be able to earn
such good wages" she says, and she
walked away smilin' still.
81 was glad Miss Sniper didn't know
anything about that black silk dress.
IL she'd said anything about that, An
ME would 'a' broke down. She's got
1t packed away at the bottom of her
trunk, poor soul, and she meyer speaks
about it.'