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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-31
THE HOSPITAL WATER SUPPLY.
The Pumps Tested and Found To Be made
quate to Supply the Demand.

Chief Webster and Mr. Edward Dean, the
Hospital yesterday afternoon for the purpose of
ascertaining if any of the machinery for raising
water was defective They found that the
pumps were not in good running order, but by
reason Of the fact that they are not frequently
put 20 their full capacity, or to 'bucket out" the
driven wells their efficiency had been greatly
impaired, so that when called upon to throw q
large volume Of water continuously to a con-
siderable distance, they failed. Last night
a Journal reporter asked Mr.. Webster what
in his opinion, was the best thing to be done
to provide better facilities for extinguishng fires
at the Insane Hospital. "Some better way must
be provided" he said, ''to get plenty of water,
and then there will be little trouble in arranging
for its use in case of fire. Several schemes are
suggested One is to extend the water-works
mains from the city, and another is to put
pump house down near Eagle creek, to pump
water into big tower or reservoir adjoining the
asylum Mr. r. r. Rouse thinks that the pres
ent arrangements are adequate If the machinery
is kept in order and some new wells put
in. 1 not sure myself what is the
best course to pursue, but something
ought to be done at once. To-day went through
the old building, and if fire should break out
there il would be almost impossible to extin-
guish it with the present facilities. The build
ing is almost entirely made of wood which is
old and dry, and it is connected with the main
building by an old wooden structure"
Mr.. Rouse, who was present during the con-
versation said he did not believe it was necessa-
ry to bring any water from great distance to
the asylum as there was an abundant supply of
it on the ground, which could easily be utilized
by proper machinery.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-31
Amusement Matters.

"a Midnight Marriage" was repeated by the
Edmunds and Barry company at Englishs, last
night, and was received with evidences of appre-
ciative favor by good audience. The play will
be seen again this afternoon and evening
The attractions at the various theaters next
week are as follows: Grand Opera house--frst
three nights, Ford's Opera Company in "Bohe-
milan Girl. Ezra Diavolo" and Orange Girl"
last three, Harrison and Gourlay in Skipped by
the Light of the Moon" English's Operation
first three nights, Kate Claxton in Sea of Ice;"
last three, Frances Bishop in Mugs Landing. "
Friday afternoon, at the Grand, the Elks' annual
benefit will take place, for which seats can be
secured at the box office.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-31
THE HOUSE.

The State Treasurer Charged with Having
Criminally Violated the Laws.
The morning session was opened with prayer
by Rev. T. A. Goodwin.
Mr.. Robinson's bill III. R. 13) to repeal an act
authorizing aliens to hold titles to real estate
coming up in regular order was read the third
time.
Mr.. Sayre-I am convinced that this bill in its
present condition ought not to pass for the T.
son that it is simply repeating law. 1t will re-
quire further legislation declaring that aliens
shall not hold real estate The Senate bill con-
tains these provisions, and that bill has already
gone through the Senate. 1 think it would be
better to postpone the consideration of this bill
Mr. Loyd-This is very important measure
and it is expedient on the part of the House to
use discretion in passing it. I am opposed to
this bill and in favor of the Senate bill, which
think is full and complete The Senate bill
makes some provisions for men who have pur-
chased real estate under the existing law. The
bill before the House does not do this.
Mr.. Williams demanded the previous gu estion.
The House seconded the demand and under its
operation the motion to make this bill a special
order for Thursday next. was carried-ayes, So;
nays, 36.
STATIONERY FOR COUNTY OFFICERS.
Mr. Helms's bill III. r. 321 to provide for the
purchase of all stationery for county officers by
the county commissioners, coming Cp in regular
order was read the third time
Mr. Helms-Our county has tried purchasing
stationery after the plan suggested in the bill,
and found it worked admirably. AT the close of
1884 our county learned that by purchasing sta
tionery themselves they made saving of 5000.
Thinking that It would make general saving
throughout the State, have introduced the bill,
and ask its passage.
Mr. Staley-We have had some experience in
this line-only our experience is just the other
way, precisely. We found that it was loss of
money, and that we did not get as good station
cry by allowing the county commissioners to
purchase it. am opposed to the bill.
Mr. Goeding-There is good deal in the
character and quality of paper and think the
judges of what kind of paper they want than
the county commissioners.
Mr.. Engle-There seems to be misunder-
standing about this bill The only difference
between this and the law is that the bill provides
that the furnishing of stationery shall be let by
public auction. The law now provides that the
county commissioners shall buy all the paper
they want. This bill would cause a reduction in
the cost of stationery, and 1 think it ought to
pass.
Mr.. Lovd-I believe the county officers are
selected with a view Co their fitness and quail
fications. apprehend that board of county
commissioners know little about the wants of a
clerk. believe the bill before the House would
be the means of bringing into use in the offices
an inferior class OF stationery and this is espe-
cially not desirable when we come TO include
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-31
Minor Mention.

The committee on prisons goes to Michigan
'Gity on next Tuesday.
Elk Lieutenant Governor Hanna visited the
Senate yesterday afternoon
motion, yesterday, to reconsider the vote by
which the Sunday base ball bill passed the House
failed, by ayes, 81 nays. A
Representative Mock's bill, changing the time
or holding courts in the Third Judicial Circuit
yesterday passed the House.
w. D. Hord the deputy attorney general. saws
that if his salary is reduced from 81 900 so 5000
year as proposed by the House, he will resign
fseforner Fowler's proposition to open the
morning session of the Senate each day at Q
o'clock was defeated yesterday by a vote Of
thirty to twelve.
A bill appropriating Sc 500 for the purpose of
building new barn and adding gas works to the
House of Refuge, at Plainfeld, was passed in
the House yesterday.
The bill of Representative McMaen recurring
that all persons desiring to be heard in relation
10 the inquests of coroners shall be examined.
and requiring pauper physicians to make all
post mortem examinations, passed the House
yesterday.
A number of grain dealers from different parts
of the State are here endeavorine to induce the
Legislature to designate seventy pounds as a
legal bushel of wheat. Sixty eight is the stand
ard now. but seventy, is the standard III most Of
the neighboring States.
II shall not allow yon to make me the butt of
the House," Indignantly remarked Represent
alive Patten to an offending reporter Yesterday
s.He oughtnt blame the newspaper man. OBJ
served Dystander within auditable distance.
Gods the only one that's responsible for that .
The ties of ENTHUSIASTICALLY are not strong
enough to hold Senators Willard and MrCul-
Tough within harmonious bounds. Mccullough
is enVious of Willard, and he cant conceal his
weakness in trivial debate. yesterday after
noon, the calculated senator from Gibson said
that the senator from Lawrence didn't know
What he was talking ahoilt. and it excited feel,
ines of an unpleasant nature between the dis
tinguished rivals from the persmnon districts.
1t is said that the bank certificates of special
deposit exhibited 10 the Legislative committee by
Treasurer Cooper when examining the assets In
his hands, holds the banks responsible FOR the
amounts which they call for il is cited IN sup
port OF this statement that Aliea Treasurer Polk,
Of Tennessee. was inrcsti gatea q hank eertin-
cate Of $84 900 was ara9Ig his assets, for which
tAe bank was afterwards held responsib lc al
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-31
"A Novel Damage Suit.

In Justice Feiblemans court, yesterday, jury
awarded Vert Endry $3.50 damages against Fred
erick Boettcher on a rather Eevel claim. 1t was
proven that Boettcher agreed to take Endry to
Danville with him, paying his expenses, on a
business trip and that he left him there without
means to come back. In consequence he had to
walk through the snow and cold, and on his way
he sustained injuries by falling down, and by
having his feet frostbitte He sued for $500
damages and got $3.50
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-31
physicians Must Make Prompt Returns.

The city Board of Health held their regular
meeting yesterday afternoon and, besides trans
acting the usual routine business, decided to
strictly enforce the order requiring physicians to
make return of death certificates within eigh-
teen hours after the death had occurred. A let
ter from DR.. Guido Bell, which was inclined to
be abusive of the board and its work, was
read and taken under solemn consideration.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-31
The Wool-Growers.

The State Association of Wool-growers con-
cluded the business of it's annual session
Yesterday and adjourned before noon. The
following officers were elected: President Thos
Nelson, Bloomingdale; vicepresident John B.
Tomlinson, Shelbyville; secretary, I. j. Farqu-
har. Winchester; treasurer, j. L. Thompson,
WANNA
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-31
A Deceived Woman

is the lady who uses cosmetics face lotions,
white lead, bismuth. powders, arsenic, etc., in
the belief of enriching and identifying the COM
plexion 1t is bat temporary and ultimately
destroys the skin beyond the power Of stature
to restore. Stop i'll Stop it now and use only
DIR. Harter's Iron Tonic, which imparts the vigor
and lOyeliness of YOUTH
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-31
THE COURT RECORD.
oupreme Court, Jan. 80, 1885.
POINTS OF DECISIONS.


No. II, 800 D. M. Bynum VS.. Board of County
Commissioners OF Greene county. Greene G. G..
Affirmed. Elliott IA Sheriff cannot secure
compensation for services rendered in keeping
the county Jail, or in looking after the prisoners
other than that allowed by law for boarding
prisoners.
No, LISA VIM. M. Alexander VS. Board of
Commissioners of Monroe county. Monroe G.
C. Affirmed. Franklin, C--Afirmed ON au-
thority of Bynum vs. Board etc. supra.
No. 1O,696. Calvin P. Barnett VS.. State. Glib
son G. G. Affirmed collars, G. J.-(L.) The
evidence sustains the verdict. (2) Life may be
taken in the reasonable and lawful exercise of
the right Of self defence. 81 A degree of force
reasonable from the circumstances may be used
for personal protection. a. A conviction for
mansaughter may be bad under an Indictment
for murder in the first degree
No. 1077S c.. c., c. e. |. Railway Company vs.
Harriet Wynant. Madison c. G. Reversed. Howk
i'll If allegations in complaint in regard
to negligence not sufficiently clear the proper
practie is to move to make more specific. e. J
The plaintiff must recover secundum alegata ct
probata. The evidence fails to sustain the YER
dict
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-31

The removal of Prof Sanborn, OF N d., after
being pronounced incurable by score of ply
sieians. from Las Vegas N NJ, to his home. was
effected by administering DR.. Harter's Iron Ton
ic. which has restored him to his former good
health
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-26
HIS BELIEF.

"Well, Coleman" said an Arkansaw planter, addressing one of his tenants, Chow is your crop this year ?''
 "'Tain't so mighty good, boss; 'tain't so mighty good"
 Suffered from drouth, suppose
 No, sah, we've had rain CT plenty"
 "Thc boll-worm, suppose, has in- jured your cotton ?"
 "No, sah, I aim seed no boli-worms dis yeah.'
 Rust, then, eh ?"
 '" No, sab, no rust"
 "What, then, is the cause of your poor cropr
 "Too much trust in de Lawd, sah."
 "What?.
 "Too much pra'r, boss, an not ernuff work. Yer see dat thought dat I'd try whut de preacher said mus do--watch an pray. Wall, de whole famby woul' watch an woup pray ebcry now an den, specially when de weder wuz hot, but somehow it didn' peer ter do no good. Boss, does yer know whut I b'lebes 7"
 "Wha: do you believe, Coleman ?'
 wy, sab, b1ebes dat when de cot ton is in de grass, eib ,w greese IS wuih CT daim sight morn pra'r. Pra'r is all right fur Sunday, but endurin' de week days CT pusson haster sorter work his j'ints."
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-26
TOO SENSATIONAL.

Henry James is becoming so sensa- tional that it ipjures my nerves to read him." said man to a friend.
 Sensational! ]!
 "Yes."
 "l have never seen anything sensa- tional in his writings"
 Haven't you? We'll, read this"
 The friend read the following: Lady Sniosnoo stood behind the rose bush and intcntly watched strange looking man who lurked in the garden. Why does he Turk p she asked herself. Why does he take of his hat and press his hand to his brow2 Why did he take the right hand path Why didn't he take the left Mercy on me, what does he mean2 Now he puts his hands into his pockets. Now he takes them out. Will he put them in again No, think not. Would that could fathom his deep motives He sits down on rustic bench. Why2 Why does he not keep on walking? Is he tired No, for he arises and continues his walk. He plucks a rose. What does he want with it Will he send it to hospital2 No, he has thrown it down. If he merely wanted to throw it down, why did he pluck it? Wonder what he ate for break iast2 Mercy on me, what is he goiag to do3 The girl shrieked. The man had blown his nose"
 "You are right" said the friend. \" James is becoming too sensational. He aspires to be the American Dumas"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-26
A BUSINESS WITH HER.

A careful housewife, upon entering her kitchen said to the colored cook.
 ~Great goodness, Jane, you must be more careful. You are not clean enough in your cooking"
 Lady," replied the cook as she took up piece of beef that had fallen on the floor, T sees dat yer's gwine ter ack fool- ish wid me. Ain't yer got nothin' ter do 'cept ter fool roun' out heah 7"
 "l It's my business to come out here DC. casionaIly."
 All right den, hab it yer own way, but wanter say one thing: Ef yer wants ter joy yessef at de table an eat wid CT 'comin' apertite yer'd better stay outen dis kitchen. Yas," she added as she wiped dish with dirty rag. "Yer'd bet ter not nose roun' hezh, fur oookin' is CT business wid me an when sr pusson is gagged in business, foolishness is awful troublesome"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-26

" Brother Anthony, do you no, feel ,ha.

Brother Anthony, do you not feel that old age Is coming upon youP"
 "Yes. The days of my work have been long, but thank the Lord that have seen the ripening of much fruit"
 Brother Anthony, the people ot our congregation love you"
 "Thank God for their regard"
 "We all know ,ha, yoa would make any sacrifice for us"
 "The Lord knows tha, l would"
 |" Brother Anthony, 1t pains me to tell you bu. tho brethren are of the opinion that your voice is not strong enough to i'll the new church. You know that we must be progressive. We like your preaching have grown up under is, but"
 But wha, ?" said the old man.
 "We mus, ge, another preacher. You did we'll in the old house but now"
 The old man, utiesing groan. tctteted across the room and disappeared through the doorway of hts study. The commit tee, satisfied with the work performed, retired.
 The oid preacher, for years. had lived alone. When the following morning came, Potter and several gentleman con. duesed the young preacher, who had al. ready been employed, to old man An thony's house. They knocked. bu. n- eeived no response. They catered the study The old ran was knecling beside an arm chair. Potter touched him. Tue old mao was dead. His hear. had been broken.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-26
THE RIGHT MAN.

Occasionally there suddenly appears a man, who, having had no experience in journalism, astonishes every one by un. expected insight. This sort of man re. gently secured situation on well. known daily paper
 As this is new business to you" said the editor, "you must be extremely care tul at first. Journalism is very ticklish, you understand"
 You can trust me, sir"
 "I hope so. You don't want to string anything out. remember. Never use two words where one will do."
 "Of course not"
 |" In writing up personal notices always be complimentary"
 All right"
 The editor did not look Al the young mans copy. for ~i,h the keen eye of ex- perience he saw that the neophyie could be trusted 90, the next morning when the editor took up hts paLer and glanced at the local page, he was electrified upon reading the following:
 "Mr. Jay Greg, the so sad 50 on young attorney, has returned to iown."
 The beautiful and SO forth Miss k ap. nish sang to an intelligent and 90 forth circle of friends last nj .ht."
 "Mr. s. kosh, the etc, merchan. has returned from the east where he pur- chased etc. stock of etc. goods"
 The editor hurried to the office Shortly afierwafd, the young man arrived.
 Give me your hand" cried the editor.
 The neophyte modes,ly extended his hand. The editors eyes grew moist and his voice became husky with emotion as he said:
 "I thank the sublime Fatss that we have met. Years hast thou been in msk- ing thy appearance, but a. las, thou hast come. csnno, address thee except in the sacred language of holy wri.. Go thou to the nearest tailor and have him make new raiment for thee at my e<- pense. Thou art a gentleman. Thou understande,h the eternal racket Of news paper work. Thy salary shall be much and all Thy personal expense myself shall bear. When thou art full Of budge -when thou art taken 10 the boose, then will come end pay thy fine. Again let me thank the sublime Fates. shall nov smite my breast and return to my matutinal hash"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-26
TWO HuMoRIsrs.

During the war. Ferd. Hamilton was once assigned to duty as orderly to Gsa- esal Pagan. Hamilton's character is 6 study. War, pestilence, nothing could destroy hts peculiar individuality. Oaa day General Pagan called on gen,ls- mas vAo lived several miles dis.an, from the camp. Hamilton accompanied him. He rode at regulation distance behind the general. As they nearsd the house, Pagan stopped at a large, heavy gate, of course, expecting Hamilton to dlSmouas and open 1t. Hamilton rode up and stopped. Pagan looked at him he looked at Pagan. Pagan got down, with out saying word and opened the gate. Hamilton rode through and waited until the general caught up with him. Fagan hitched his own horse and, taking \ seal on the gallery, began conversation with the man whom he had come 10 sec. Ham. il,on hltched hts horse took a seat near Pagan, leaned back, lighted cob pipe and took an active part in tho eonvcFaa. ton. Pagan was strict discIplin arian, but he had such sense of humor that, escusiug himself, he went behind the house and laughed undi hs grew rod in tho face.
 In the same command there was another hamoriN, a practical joker named Henry MeNctic, who Is now pilot on the Arkansaw river. Jus. at this time iu the history of the Confedefaey, tatioas became scAIce. paTched corn and sweet potatoes do very well once In long while bu, are objectionable when tAkea as a steady diet. McNettc noticed that Lieutenant Nowlin frequently visited . farm house, the elegan, country seat of Judge leach. lie had often seen the handsome Miss Beach aud he knew that Newlin was paying special attentions to her. One day Mcket,e went 10 Judge Beach's house and rang the door bell. When a servant appeared. McNsits put his hat under his arm and asked if ks could see Mss Beach. The servant crabbedly replied tha, he would see. Pres en,ly Miss Beach appeared.
 "Is this Miss Beachf" MeNsue asked AS he humbly bowed to the young iady.
 "Yes."
 Lieutenant Nowiin, who Is very ii, ordered me to come over and ask you to send him broiled chicken and anything else that you think he might relish"
 Well, sit down shese," said the yoang lady. She would no. allow any of the servants to prepare the ;ssss. She hsos!sA the chicken herself And, nicely arranging the spread" gave it to McN cite, who again bowed bumbIy. He went down into the woods and fcastcd. "Thers was enough for three men," he said Ia speak ing of the affair, "but on tha, occasion | was three men myself"
 The next day Nowlin called os Miss Beach.
 {" am surprised to see you" she said.
 "Why3" he asked.
 Because of your illness"
 "i haven't been H."
 "You hayep's7 Ho~ did you enjoy the chickenf"
 What chicken?n
 Way, oss c! Yosr se!4:ess came hers and said that you had seat for . bgoilsd chicken. He wss a."
 Never mind. know what sort of . man he is know him. He's that h. lernal Henry McNeiie."
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-26

A, Last has vice-president attracted the attention of persons outside his imme- diase family. The speech recently made by Mir. Hepdricks in Indianapolis has created sensation in London, not that the speech was an eloquent edort but be- cause MT. Hendricks expressed his ap. r-c-sI cf Mr, Parneii. Win our vics- presidesi go one step farther and say that he is dynamiter2
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-26

Poor old jumbo has been killed by . locomotive engine. sines the time whsn the spike horned bull met . train and re- fused to get off the track, dSwn to this day. railroad engines have showa no rs. spea for animals.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-26

mo-. Oh I'se CT dead man fium dis time on."
 Old Grabney, laughing like horse, said to himself:
 "Dat's de way ter cas- out CT debil"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-26

Butcher to saloon man. What do you want with SO much beef liyer?n
 Saloon man. need is-am going to give turkey lunch tonight"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-26

A new torpedo boat Is now in course ef constructions in New York. As ias buss- ness is to stay under water, and as t is not expected to float, t may doabtisss prove to be . success.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-26

Doctor" said man, AI am ovss- worked. imust have rest. What would you advise me to do.' Join the Ksighas of Labor and quit wosk, !" the doctor ss- piled.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-26

It is said that humorous paper viii soou be started in London. The field is new, sfiii the vents ss l. hssasdcusL