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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-27
AGAIN THERE Is NO QUORUM.
The Scheme by Which the Democratic Alder
men Hope to Defeat the Saloon Ordinance.

The winter hour for the Board of Aldermen to
meet is half-past o'clock in the evening.
Messrs. Endly, Prior, Tallentire and Rorison
were in the chamber at that hour last night. and
Mr.. Pritchard was within call, being upstairs in
the Circuit Court room, watching the count, in
which he is an interested spectator After wait
rug until o'clock, Mr.. Rorison took his seat as
president and raped the board to order. when
call of the roll showed five observation-disclosures.
Cobb, Bernhamer, King, McHugh and Pritchard,
Mr. Cobb being in St Louis The president di-
rected Sergeantat-arms O'Donnell to 60 and
md the absentees, the board in the meantime
taking recess.
At twenty minutes before o'clock the SER
geant returned and reported that he had been un-
able to find any of the absentees except Mr..
Pritchard who was ready to come whenever his
presence could form the needed quorum He had
been at the residence of Mr. McHugh and had
there been informed that that gentleman had
left a half hour previously, without saying with
er he intended to go; Mr.. Bernhamer shortly be-
fore o'clock had been observed coming up Vir-
gina avenue toward Washington street but
visit to a half dozen Of his accustomed haunts
had failed to develop the kangaroo statesman"
Mr.. King had secured retreat so obscure that
not the faintest whisper of information regard
with this state of affairs, to procure a quorum.
President Rorison had nothing to do but to de-
clare the board adjourned.
If the Democratic absentees of last night
Bernhamer McHugh and King-intend to con-
tlnue these tactics during the meetings of the
coming months of November and December, it
may be possible for them to prevent the passage
of the saloon-tax ordinance until the new board
comes in. In the meantime, while acting in
this partisan spirit they will be hindering bust
ness that, at this season, needs to be advanced.
Among other things, the $l00, 900 loan, and the
building OF the sewer connecting the Home for
the Aged (which is under the management of the
Little Sisters of the Poor with the Massachu-
setts- avenue sewer.
There seven saloon tax licenses TO expire
and be renewed for one year in November. and
something more than forty to expire and be
renewable in December. The conduct of Messrs.
Bernhamer, King and McHugh may signify a
direct loss to the revenues of the city amounting
to nearly So, 500. Aldermen of this pattern are
an expensive luxury to taxpayers. though the
nominal salary of each is only $3.50 year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-27
A VIOLENT PROTEST.
An Anonymous Protest Against the Shooting
of Negroes Received by the Mayor.

prominent colored man, one who is up in
church and lodge society matters, said yes
terday: "Our people have no desire to
conemn especially the shooting of Tas-
kell and Smith. Both men are spurned
by the respectable elements; but we, like other
good citizens, do condem the hasty use of re-
volvers by the police. The Haskell affair is an
other matter, and there is no feeling at all
against young Heundline. except the wish to
have the court to deal justly"
was there a meeting of your people to take
steps for Taskelps defenseF
mo, sir. Had there been, I would have
known it, for am always at meetings of any
kind held by the colored citizens"
1t Is reported that some organized colored citi-
zens have engaged John B. Elan and John S.
Duncan to take Taskelrs case, in addition to
Ross Clarke. but it can be traced to no reliable
source. A letter of violent protest against the
shooting of Haskell and Smith and the eject
ment of George Kiuslow from street car when
he received injuries which are alleged to have
been the cause of his death, was sent to Mayor
McMasrer yesterday. 1t was signed, Commit
tee of Ten" on the part of the colored people,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-27
A Few Pertinent Ouerias.

To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal
Is it true that. notwithstanding the last As
sembly literally responded to the pathetic APP
peal for protection against fire made by the man
ayers of the Hospital for the Insane, as yet very
little has been done to that end at said institu-
tion2
Is it true that, although ampler provision for
frst-cass goods is allowed the hospital, the sup
plies purchased are, in many instances, noto-
riously inferior in qualityq
Is it true that employees drawing good salaries
are permitted to devote TO private pursuits time
paid for by the State, while their duties in the
hospital are made of secondary Importance
Is it true that discharged employees are al
lowed to loaf about the hospital, living at the ex-
pense of the State, for days after their connec-
ton with the institution has been severeda
Is it true that employees are permitted to en-
tertain visitors at the hospital for Unlimited
periods-this also at the expense of the State9
Is it true that the lax and irregular conduct of
employees has any intimate relation to, or con-
nection with, the escapes. suicides and injuries
to patients which are frequently reported from
said institution
To the undersigned it appears that the State
would derive benefit, if the restrants-which
with such public hurrah, were removed from the
patients and burned-should be resurrected from
their ashes and clapped upon the management
and its employees. MAN-UP- A-TREE.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-27
The Coming Year.

The second year of new departure in fiction
win be sgnalized by series of stories by most
popular local writer's, supplemented by the most
famous American novelists, making list that will
far surpass the combined attractions of the great
magazines III number popularity and absorbing inter
est of stories, and in number and fame Of authors.
In order to enable to reach all the best writer's
and to offer them such inducements in extent of pub
LEGATION and in compensation as to secure their best
efforts the Journal has arranged, in cooperation
with leading papers in Boston, New York, Phila-
dephia, St. Louis, San Francisco and st. Paul, to
publish these stories simultaneously and a central
Office has been established in New York city, at Ia
East Fifty street, where all stories to be
sent, and the best selected for publication.
By this means the most famous and popular Ameri-
writer's will be secured to contribute to col
1t is impossible to give detailed programme
of the stories for the coming year, but invite at
tention to the following special announcements:
1. The most popular contributors of the past year
will continue to write for us.
2. special feature will be series of stories by
the following famous novelists:
JOEL CHANDLER HARRIS, author of the famous
Uncle Remus' sketches
CHARLES EGBERT CRADDOCK author of the IA
nous I'm the Tennessee Mountains
FRANCIS HODGSON BURNETT, author of the IA
nous ''Surly Tins Troubles" THAT Loss o.
Lowries," and other stories.
JULIAN HAWTHORNE, author of the powerful
story Such Stuff Dreams" which we will
publish.
E. e. HALE author of the famous story, 1.-THE Man
Without Country"
j. II. TROWBRIDGE, author of most popular tales
for young people land grown up people, too.
ELIZABETH STUART PHELPS, author of Gates
Ajar," etc.
FRANK r. STOCKTON, author of the most popular
short stories ever written.
A. A. HAYES author of thrilling stories of adventure
in the far Southwest
E. P ROE, the famous American novelist
COUNT CHAPOLSKY, author of thrilling stories of
adventure as a Nihilist
PHILIP BOURKE MARSTON, the famous English
bard, the only English author who writes for our
columns.
JAMES T. MCKAY, author of series of short stories
which began in the fourth volume of Scribner's
Monthly, and the last of which appeared in the
Century for last August.
And many others equally famous, including nearly
all the most charming American writers living.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-27

temptuously contradicted one of Ridpsth's IN
terrogateries. when the latter angriiy arose and
said Mr.. Chairman, do not want any more
personal illusions epithets in this investiga-
tlon- Ii any one thinks he can bluff me, he is
barking up the wrong tree"
The cross examination then proceeded, with
out developing any weakness in the direct testi-
mony, but the Doctor asked: do you think
your conduct in this matter has been honora-
bier
Dir. Ralph do, sir.
DR.. Ridpath-This playing detective, playing
double You think that is honorablea
Mr.. Ralph-Call it what you please, Doctor
DIR. Ridpath-You don't remember of saying
things about DR.. Wishard which / will not re-
peatq
Mr.. Ralph-I do not
DR.. Ridpath-Did you ever speak of the chair
man of this board in language will not repeat,
for | am not in the habit of using such wordsg
Mr.. Ralph--I was giving you taffy, Doctor.
Repeat the language, Doctor.
DR. Ridpath--I will not. You may If you CAM
but another witness will do it.
The witness said that DR.. Eastman never
ordered him out of his Office. Redirect, Ralph
stated that his advice to Ridpath to 60 slow was
given in spirit of friendship, and he thought it
would have been better for the Doctor had he
followed it. Ridpath denied Ralphs character
of mutual friend the purpose of his cross
examination being to show him up as one who
had distorted the facts of their several meetings
1t was the purpose of Dr. Wishard to call Dr.
MORROW to answer questions as to the presence
OF Marion Moore in the investigation. Morrow
answered by letter that he went to Cincinnati
for the lady, and brought her here. The ex-
penses OF the trip were divided equally between
Ridpath and himself.
The investigation will be resumed this even
ing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-27
VETERANS RIGHTS UNION.
The Soldiers Union Completes Its 0rganza-
tion and Elects Officers.

The old soldiers organization, begun last
week, was perfected last night at meeting
largely attended. The organization is to be
known the Veterans Rights Union. Officers
were elected as follows:
President-Will G. David.
Vice presdent-John A. NJ Cox.
Secretary-Charles NJ Tyler
Treasurer-James c. Wheat
Guardian-T. j. Sharp.
An executive committee Of one from each
ward was appointed, as follows: First ward,
Hiram Plummer; Second. G. w. Miller Third,
Captain Johnson Fourth, A. Caylor Fifth,
Jacob D. Ewing; Sixth, j. G. Wheat; Seventh,
John Reed; Eighth, Otto Pfaffiin; Ninth, w. G.
David; Tenth, Charles Richard; Eleventh. Rich
ard Eagle; Twelfth, John Newgardner;
Thirteenth James Stevens; Fourteenth, G. H.
O'Brien; Fifteenth, George Vanderhook; Six
teenth, ID. F. johnson; Seventeenth, W. FL.
Mauber; Eighteenth, Samuel Kennedy; Nine
teenth, E. Metzger; Twentieth, G. w. Kethley
Twenty first Frank Hays; Twenty second, M.
Greer; Twenty third John Baker; Twenty fourth
j. A. M. Cox; Twenty fifth, Joseph Costello
The committee on constitution and bylaws
were gran ted further time for reporting After
several speeches the meeting adjourned until
next Monday night.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-27
How We Taste When Cooked.

BaItl more Sun.
The members of the Colored Methodist Confer
ence, now in session at Washington, listened
yesterday to colloquy between their Bishop
and Prof. A. E. Soloder, a converted cannibal
the effect of which was to send shudder through
the brethren. The Professor who is native of the
Fiji islands, on being introduced to the Confer
ence, related number of interesting things, and
among the rest the fact that he had eaten human
flesh many time" To question from the
Bishop as to the difference in taste between
human flesh and beef the convert, with move
ment or the jaws suggestive of anything but
conjunction. replied that human flesh tasted
more like mule-sweet like" The Professors
gastronomic experience seems to be rather ex-
tensive and his taste rather promiscuous for
agreeable companionship.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-27
SUING TRUSTEE KITz.
Demanding Damages for 81 900 on Account
Of Fraudulent Township Warrants.

A suit was filed in the United States Court
yesterday, by the Cincinnati National Bank.
against Ernest Kitz the trustee of Center town
ship, with Robert B. and Frank Pollard as CO.
defendants, demanding judgment for 81 900 dam
ages The suit grows out of Mr.. Kitz's declara-
ton that the Center township warrants issued to
the Pollards and held by the Cincinnati National
Bank were forgeries, and the proceedings insti-
tuted are of considerable Importance, because
the result will settle the question regarding the
validity of the warrants which Trustee Kitz
claimed were fraudulent.
The complaint alleges that there was con-
spiracy between Kitz and Pollard for the purpose
of defrauding Center township, as we'll as per-
sons who might purchase Its warrants, which
were issued by the conspirators in such form as
to be negotiable The township however, got no
substantial value for these obligations The
plaintiffs claim that. in pursuance of this scheme
kltZ issued $18, 900 of fraudulent warrants
which were disposed of by the Poards OF the
sum which was obtained in this way Kitz. it is
charged, got $500
The suit for damages is based upon one of the
warrants for 81. 600, which was issued in pursu-
ance OF the scheme of Kitz and Pollard and
was hypcthecated 10 the Cincinnati National
bank by Cook, the North Vernon banker, who
purchased it from Pollard.
The attorneys of the plaintiffs are Harrison.
Miller q Elan. In speaking of the suit, Mr.
Eiam stated yesterday that it was the intention
to make it test case. The plaintiffs are not
seeking to recover the face value of the warrant.
but they demand damages on account of the
fraud perpetrated. Mr. Eiam says that he has
no doubt that Kitz signed the warrants and
that he received some of the proceeds from the
sale. In order to get judgment the plaintiffs
Will, OF course, have to prove this, which the
attorneys think they are fully prepared to do
Ii the bank succeeds in proving that there was
fraud further suits against Kitz and his bonds
men will probably follow for the recovery of the
value OF the outstanding warrants.
:. The failure of the grand jury to bring any in
allotment against parties interested in the al
legged forgery of Center township warrants was
due to the inability to secure witnesses or any
or the warrants Prosecutor Harding acting
under Section 1868 of the statutes, which enables
him, on being informed of the commission of
any felony or misGemeanor. to proceed without
the assistance of the grand jury had subpenas
sent ont Friday last for Cook of North Vernon.
and Hill, of Greensburg. The statute in this in
stance provides that the prosecuting attorney
can take their evidence in open court and if there
is enough proof to establish charge the court
shall at once issue process for the apprehen-
sion of the accused No returns had been made
on the subp9nas last night.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-27
David w. Springer's viii,

yesterday. 1t provides that the estate. after all
his debts are paid, shall form a common fund,
the interest on which is to be paid, share and
share alike, to his daughter Martha and his
three sisters. Elizabeth j. Fiscuss, Palmyra and
Martha Springer. If all the interest is not
needed to support them, the surplus is to be
added to the principal. The share of any one
sister, after her death. is to be divided equally
among the other devisees On the death of the
sisters all of the shares are to go to the daugh-
ter, or, if dead, to her heirs Palmyra Springer
is made executrix.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-27
PERSONAL MENTION.

George w. Friedley, Of Lafayette, was in the
city yesterday.
Mrs. Albert G. Porter leaves this week for a
visit in the East.
Mr.. and Mrs. Slo Caldwell have returned from
a visit to Scotland.
Joseph Jefferson and his company are stopping
at the Bates House.
r. M Lockhart. president of the State Board
of Agriculture, was IN the city yesterday.
Major Gilchrist prominent Evansville law
yer, is in the city, stopping at the Bates House.
Miss Sadie Reed and Miss Ray will leave to-
day for Philadelphia to attend the meeting of
the National Woman's Christian Temperance
Union.
Harry H. Francis, editor of the Michigan City
Dispatch, one of the newsest papers in the
State, was in the city on an important political
mission yesterday II Vice president Hendricks
has any influence with the administration, Mr..
Francis will probably be consul-general to
Shanghai, which is position we'll suited to the
missionary disposition of the meek and self
sacrificing Michigan City editor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-27
On Trial for Arson.

The trial of John Fl. Calvert, of Royalton, for
arson, in setting fire to his mothers barn, was
begun in the Criminal Court yesterday, the
principal witness for the prosecution being
Robert Whiting He testified that Frank
Sanders, now in the penitentiary for larceny.
got him. on behalf of Calvert, to take a valuable
horse into Boone county, while Calvert and
Sanders put worthless one in the barn and
then set fire to the structure. 1t was in testi
mony that the Ohio Farmers company paid $3.50
insurance on account of the barn and its con-
tents. The trial will continue to day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-27
Hotel Arrivals.

Hotel English: G. w. Rose. A. Lopez, Fair
field; T. H Lockhart, Lebanon; G. H. Calmer,
Sheridan; E. e. Scott and wife, Darrtown, O.;
Charles HI. Fort. Greenfield Mrs. A. L. Will
Jams, Terre Haute.
Bates Houses John p. Allie, Greencastle O.
P. Clark. Richmond Ed Henderson, Martins
vile; Frank Sine and III. C. Bennette New AL
bany; j. T. Darnel Liverpool, England; A. N.
Dupe, Peru; 0. G. Dunn and wife, Franklin:
Miss Anna Keene. Evansville; John G. Reed,
Union City; A. S. Knapp Columbus.
!. Grand Hotel T. B. Geiger Lafayette; Sam B.
Sweet. Peru; j. G. McNutt Terre Haute; A. NJ
Burnes Akron, o.; A. F. Schult, Milwaukee; P.
Kittering, Defiance. O.;V. C. Gewecks, Pitts
burg Richard Regan, Lafayette W. B. Over
man, Rockville; w B. Fry, Charlottesville; J..
" Kent and l. L. Bayles. Franklin; N. s. Givan,
Lawrenceberg; William Mofett Williamsport; G.
S. Wesnor, Lebanon; David E. Burn. Spencer
L. Kraus, Columbia City; M. L. Gruf Fort
Wayne
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-27
The Kind of Speeches Logan WIN Make.

Interview in New York Tribune.
Il am to make three speeches here. They will
be Republican speeches, too. This cry about the
bloody shirt does not appall me in the least
have heard it before. 1t has been talked in a
good many forms in my day. The South only
wants to be let alone was one of the earliest
pubcans who think that this is the time to drop
Republican talk and cover the administration
with praise. All | have to say about the ad-
ministration will be in the direction of showing
its utter hypocrisy. Why, If everything that
was charged and asserted against Blaine, in the
matter OF his letters, was absolutely true his
transactions would not have begun to be as in
famous AS this telephone matter in the Depart
ment of Justice. This affair is a hundred times
more monstrous. / do not intend to be silent on
that point, or to be silent about the Roach mat
ter, or to be silent about the foreign mails. or
any other of the points in which the administra-
ton has mad ach terrible mistakes and fatal
movements. In other words l shall make Re-
publican speech
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-27

Discharging the Republican Letter Carriers.
III. F. Brattaim. Oakley johnson, W. L. Will
Jams, Frank Adams and j. E. Mcclure. Repub-
lican letter-carriers, were notified yesterday by
Postmaster Jones that their services were not
desired after the 31st inst Three of the men
named are ex-soldiers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-27

NeW
1t was the old idea that the king could do no
wrong. 1t is the mugwump principle that the
majority can do no right and only the mugwump
is infallible. If we grant that the mugwump is
right the fact remains that his minority rule
would be most unjust; but, very much more i'm
portant than that. it would be impossible. If we
make him the king against the protest of the
majority we infct wrong upon the majority,
however wise he may be. 1t is well enough for
this superior being to assume all the airs he can
it is his right SO TO DO; but the gods do not
rule in the affairs of this period and every man
of the majority thinks he by virtue of the power
his brethren conferred upon him and upon each
other, is better king than any mugwump,
whether he has the celestial strawberry mark or
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-27
Confemnt of Court.

Last June Judge Walker, in the divorce suit
of Frances Brown against William Brown. or
dered the defendant to pay into court $25 on be-
half OF the plaintiff. Brown refused to do it,
and said he would go to Jail before his money
should be given to help his wife in her charges
against him. The judge issued an attachment
for contempt of court against Brown yesterday
It will be heard to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-27

West Indians and the heathens in foreign lands
The incorporators are Mrs. A. r. Ruston, Mrs.
N. A. Lyon, Mrs. Alvah johnson, Mrs. w. j.
Darby. Mrs. J. c. McClurkin. and Mrs. A. s.
Forsythe. all of whom arc residents of Evans
xystl
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-27
He Has the Requisite Qualifications.

The rumor that Granville S. Wright, Repub-
lican alderman-elect has no property in the dis.
trict he is to represent. is wholly untrue Mr..
Wright has every qualification for the Office to
which he has been elected, including real-estate
renniramants
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-27

Indications.
IDdfcatlOnS.
WAR DEPARTMENT.. !
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL, OFFICER
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, AM J

WAR DEPARTMENT..
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL, OFFICER
WASHINGTON, Oct. II, A. NJ.
Special Indications for Twenty-four Hours
from A. NJ, for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Fair weather, followed by local showers, slightly
colder.
For the Ohio Valley and Tennessee-Gen-
orally fair weather, south to west winds, becom-
ing variable, stationary temperature in Ten
nessee, generally colder in the Ohio Valley.
For the Lower Lake Region-Increasing
cloudiness and local showers, winds becoming
variable. slightly colder
For the Upper Lake Region-Local rains
or light SHOWS, colder in southern portions,
slight change in temperat,@, in northern por
TONS variable. preceded by northerly winds.
For the Upper Mississippi Valley-Local rains,
generally colder, variable winds.
For the Missouri Valcy-Pair weather, varia-
BILE winds, slight rise in temperature in north
ern portion, stationary temperature in southern
portions
Local DISSERTATIONS.
INDIANAPOLIS Oct. &c.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-27
THE JOURNAL STORIES
Brilliant Authors Who Are Writing for
Our Columns.

year ago THE JOURNAL began publishing short
stories by the most famous American writer's inc,ud
ing the principal contributors to the leading maya
zines.
In this time have furnished readers as many
frstclass short stories the three leading maga-
zines-Harpers, the Century and the Atlantic.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-27

IT always gives US pleasure to speak well Of =
good article. The Garland Stoves and Ranges"
are acknowledged to embody all that is best in
that line They have the repctation of being
the best made Though initiated by many they
are equaled BY none