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The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-21
COURTHOUSE LOCALS.
Receivership - The Parker
Block to be Sold.

Judge Howe yesterday dismissed twenty
six cases for want of prosecution.
The replevin suit Of John Steep vs. Moses
Taylor.
The will of Michael Criqui, deceased, was
probsted yesterday. The property goes to
the legal heirs.
Louis Hahn yesterday took foreclosure
judgment against Isaac p. Adams and others
for So 394.50.
Ira Hunter is on trial in the Crimina!
Court for robDing. He is accused of holding
up an old man some time since.
Charles Hardin was sentenced on a plea
of guilty to year north for petit larceny
yesterday by Judge Norton. Fannie Lee
was ACQUITTED. These parties were indicted
for stealing wash-tubs on Massachusetts,
avenue. Fannie was found 10 have been an
innocent purchaser aud Charles was the
purlo1ner. Fannie is colored woman.
Martin Hugg. Receiver Of the Sherman
House property, who was appointed in De-
cenber 1883, in the suit of the Dundee
Mortgage and Trust Investment Company,
limited, vs. Louisa O. McCarty and Others
yesterday fled his fiual report OF the Re-
ownership in Room No. 3. It shows that the
year Of redemption has passed and no re-
demption made of the property. The Re-
oeiver was ordered TO pay the moneys in
his hands, 81 o10.16, over to William Nc
Kenze, who will act for the plaintiffs.
Judge Walker yesterday entered the decree
for the sale of the Parker Block property.
The decree finds that Hsrrison's Bank was
in debt to MAYER and others for so, 4i5. 46
and that as sureties they were compelled to
nav for Harrison 500 OOO The decree also
provides for a certified copy to be furnished
Receiver Lamb within ten days from the
rendition thereof, and that he proceed to ad-
vertise the property in question for sale, the
costs OF the petition to be Erst paid, next
the claims OF Mayer and others under their
mortgage, and after that the balance is to be
applied as the court may direct.
William Haehi has brought habeas corpus
proceedings against his wife Agnes TO recov-
er possession OF their two infant children.
He sets out the fact that she left his home
on the eth OF this month, and filed suit for
divorce from him: that no good cause exists
for the divorce; that he is able and willing
to support them, havingsa good trade, and
being of quiet, sober and industrious dis
position that she left his home without
cause and against his wish; that she las no
means 10 support herself and children, and
that the moral surroundings are not such
| as the children should have, they being now
with their mother at Az South Meridian
| street.
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RAILWAY NEWS.
What the P, D. and e. Gould Do II II
Had Control Of the l., D. and s.
The Terre Hsute and South
eastern TO Be Extended
to Clay County.

The sale OF tickets to Southern points has
been very heavy this week, and tariff rates
have been well maintained.
VandaIia engine No. ITO is in the shops
being equipped with an extension front and
undergoing general repairs.
o. w. Tomilson, day train dispatcher of
the Indianapolis and st. Louis Road at
Nation. has been promoted to assistant
train dispatcher.
Theodore F. Brown has been appointed
sgent of the c., L, st, L. and C. passenger
office on South Illinois street, vice G. T.
Dixon, who accepts similar position IN the
uptown Office.
About this time last year railroad con-
s.ruction in Indiana had been commenced
in earnest. Owing to the fact that the
ground is still full Of frost nothing can g
done as yet toward pushing new roads to
completion.
Railroad men who are in a position to
know say that it is the intention of President
Maokey, of the Evansville and Terre Ha1te.
to complete the TeEre Haute and Southeast
era to Washington and tap the Clay County
coal teics. tbs next move, no doubt, will
be TO complete the straight line 10 Indian
apolis for the citizens OF Evansville and
WtdlAuy men alODE Ihe Inc OF I0e PROPOSED
extension will contribute literally 20 have
the project carried out. This extension will
eventually be built.
a large number OF local railroad men are
still OF the belief that the Peoria, Decatur
and Evansville people are DESTROYS OF secur-
ing control Of the L., D. ana S. The i'm
preston prevails that the P, D. and Z.
would make this road pay, and should the
l.. ID. and S. fall into their hands freight
from the south going north and east would
have another outlet. The Evansville aud
Terrre Haute has had a monopoly of this
class OF freight for some time past, and If
the p, ID. and Z gets control OF the l., ID.
and 5. IL will enter the ring as a competitor
OF the T.. and T. H. and would no doubt
secure large amount of east bound basi-
ness. Freight would pass over the main
line from Evansville to Decatur, thence over
the l.. ID; and S: to this city. At present
freight from the south to the east must
come up the L and T. Il and 60
over the l. and V, the Vsnoalia or the
l. and st. l.. Two roads get their charges,
winch makes the freight higher than Il Il
was carried by one line. The P, d. and E
would secure an advantage here, but would
have considerably larger haul. Another
result of the scheme would be to bring the
l., B. and w. and the P, ID. and Z. into com
petition for business out Of Peoria. Here
tofore the Illinois Midland has been the
only line competing with the l., B. aud w.
for business to Indianapolis, but lsbored IN
disadvantage, as a transfer had 10 be made
either at Paris, Ill, to the l. and st. L.. or ct
Terre Haute, to the Eandaia. The success
of the p, d. and E. Echeme could not in
lure the Illinois Midlsnd's business.
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The Sister of Charity.

This is the name Of bright and unpre-
tsntious weekly paper published every Sat-
urosy by the management of st. Vincent 9
He spital Fair for gratuitous distribution.
Eo yard +. Hart is the EDITOR and manager.
fbe editor makes his b9w to the public and
Gays:
We do not anticipate that this. the frat number
OF our paper will be perfect IN ali its parts aud
we indulge the fond hope that our readers. in the
kindliness OF their hearts, will pardon any seem
ing intersections in the matter OF its arrange
ment. for OF a truth, this business is. to great
extent, new TO u.s. We faithfully promise 10 cor
rect. in succeeding issues. any defects that may
appear as we proceed. In the meantime we crave
your indulgence
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-21
A Painful Accident.

w. Road, was injured yesterday in a very
peculiar manner. He had to stop mis- train
on the road and repair a truck. While the
repairing was being done, in some way Mr..
Turboss WIS thrown down aud heavy piece
of iron fell on his thighs, pinning him to
the track. He was relieved as soon as posi-
bic, and while no bones were broken, the
weight of the iron was such as TO cut away
most of the clothing off his legs, taxing also
the skin and part of the flesh. De was
brought to his residence. IS Bloomington
street, where medical attention was had.
This makes the third or fourth time Mr.
Turboss has been hurt on the road.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-21

THERE is nothing new to report this morn.
ing concerning our local Postofice. Mr..
ByDum called on the. President yesterday,
but received no definite information. The
papers in the case have all been turned over
10 the President by the Postmaster General
without any recommendation on his part.
Whoever receives the appointment we trust
may prove an efficient officer. Mr.. Wild
man leaves the office. SO far as we are adj
vised, in superb condition. He has IN.
doubleday made frst-class official, and we
trust that his successor will not fall behind
him
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-21
HON. MAURIcE THOMPSON.

In the appointment of Hon. Maurice
Thompson the State secures an able and &C
complished gentleman for the head Of its
geological department., and in saying that,
We do not mean to reflect in any manner
upon the gentleman whom he succeeds. The
Governor has seen fit to make the change,
and he has been exceedingly fortunate in
his choice. OF course the Republican organs
are doing their usual amount of kicking, as
they do on all occasions of this kind. II the
angel Gabriel had been appointed the same
sort of rumpus would have followed. So
that it is immsterial what they think or say.
This bogus civil service cry that goes up
every hour has about the same amount
of merit in it that the old and
charscterless futter of the bloody shirt had.
Governor Porter had abundant opportunity
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-21
The Eclectic.

The Eclect for April contains an unusu-
ally varied and attractive list of contents,
both the subjects and authors being Of g sort
to command attention. "a Word More
About America" by Matthew Arnold, viii
be read with great interest. Frederic Har-
Tison gives Review of the Year" aud
Henry Irving has something pleasant to say
on THE American Audience" The cele-
brsted English essayist, John Morley, is
represented by mastery paper on George
Eliot spropos of her husbands life of ner
Just published. Other thoughtful articles Of
special note are "Stimulants aud Narcotics"
by Percy Greg; Automatic Writing" BY
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-21
SENTINEL SPECIALS.
Funeral of a County Onicial.
faI 70 the Seminal.

Special 70 the Sentinel.
MADISON, Ind, March 20.-The funeral OF
William Peyton Graham, late Treasurer Of
Jefferson County, took place from his resi-
dence, corner of Main and Broadway. The
services we're held at the Episcopal Church,
which was crowded to its utmost. The re-
mains were inferred in Springdale Cemetery,
and were followed to their last resting-plsce
by the largest funeral procession with essed
in this city for many years. Deceased was
a brave soldier, end belonged to the Forty
seventh Indiana Infantry. The societies 10
which be belonged, and who participated in
the burial, were Alois o. Bachman Post
Grand Army of the Republic. Masonic Or
der, Red Men, Knights of Pythis. Odd Fell
lows and the Fire Department. He was
universally liked by all, and was undoubt.
eddy the most popular man in the county.
he was kind and charitable and gave
largely 10 the poor.
The Commissioners, in pursuance 10 a call
Of the Auditor met in special session yes
terdey, and appointed Thomas Graham,
ESQ ex. Auditor and brother of the de-
ceased, to NIL the vacancy.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-21

President CLEvELAND's expression "offen-
sively partisan" is disturbing the lexico
graphic brains of the organs. The Com.
mercial Gazette says the term is one that
will include ninety nine out of every 100
Republican Office holders and make the way
clear for clean sweep" That ninety-nine
out of every 100 Republican office holders
have been Extensively partisan" is ABOUT the
size OF it, and to the extent of their influence
the organs made them so. Indeed, they
blackguarded the other one because hs wal
not also thus Extensively partisan"
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-21
PEACE AND PROSPERITY.

1t is "a contamination devoutly TO be
wished" that tranquility may now spread its
wings over the land, and that for at least
three years the people will devote all their
energies to the arts OF peace. 1t may be said
that not in something over a quarter of
century has the country been in a condition
of restfulness. The war period was preceded
by year of heated political agitation. 1t
was immediately followed by q state OF az
fairs bordering on anarchy in some of the
States and producing continuous excitement
in all. Even before reconstruction had been
fully accomplished or, at least, before civil
government had been restored to all the
States, there occurred a disastrous panic,
which dealt ruin to thousands and
precipitated general financial distress
The turbulent dispute between the two
great political parties following upon the
election of 1876 threw the Nation into
fever, and well nigh into convulsion. When,
after 1850, we appeared to be settling once
more into tranquility, assassin's bullet
piercing the form OF the new Chief Msgis.
trate filed the public heart with anxiety.
which was u ot lessened for a while after the
had assumed the executive functions.
Hardly had the country become assured
that Mr.. Arthur was not undeserving its con-
hdence, before the two parties began active
preparations for the campaign of 1884, which
was destined to test their relative strength in
the most ercely contested ,attle eyer wsged
between them. In the midsummer season
when the pillow was in the middle of the fur
row the issue was joined, and thence
until winter every election district
of the Union was battlefield
and well nigh every voter aggressive in the
political ARRAY. Then after ten months of
lighting came days OF most intense suspense,
when it appeared uncertain which party had
won. Even with that question settled, the
country WAS confronted with the revolution
in the administration OF the Government
which provoked excited interest il not
anxiety, up to the eventful day when the
great change was 90 quietly, digni6edly and
auspicorsly made.
But now since all initiating causes of sgi-
tation are removed, we may enjoy period
OF tranquility wherein the minds of men
may be devoted to their various ayocations.
This is we'll All can now turn their
patriotism from national to home af-
fairs. The nine million politicians OF
1884 will become so many private
citizens and Industrial commercial or
business workers in 1855. and for at least sew
eral succeeding years. Their public spirit
will be turned from President.makingt to
the improvement of country and town-to
building up better schools and more of them,
to social culture in every form, to making
better roads, raising better stock, growing
better crops, producing inventions, turning
out better manufactures, and to making
homes more comfortable, beautiful and
every way inviting. We have bad war
enough, demorslizing sgitatiops enough;
now, quoting the language of General Grant,
'let rs have peace" and with it viii come
greater prosperity and increased happiness.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-21

from want OF provisions and the length aud
rigor Of the wihter. In Jackson County an
organizstiohn has been formed for forcibly
sacking the granaries Of the more fortunate
neighbors and making an equal divide. This
plan was pursued in one locality and the
loot distributed among the plunderers. The
drought for two seasons has caused this sui
feriDg among the people, and unless outside
help is extended there is danger of addi-
jonal lawlessness by the half-starvtd un-
teammates
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-21
Columbus News.
OOAun Jus %tchos
Special to the Sentinel.

Special to the Sentinel.
COLUMBUS, Ind, March 20.-Jscob Van.
trese, wealthy farmer, whostesided in Jen-
nings County, committed suicide by hang
ing himself in an Clubhouse on his farm. He
was man Of steady habits, and had never
been in debt. A few weeks sgo he pur-
chased farm for S6,4SO, for which be
was to pay onehalf cash and the
balance in one year. The fact of his
being so deeply in debt unbalanced his
mind and caused him to take bis life. He
leaves a highly respected family of six
daughters.
The Bartholomew County Trotting Asso.
citation have concluded to hold four-days'
pscing, trotting snd running race. Several
DIR es will be given.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-21
The Search tor mrs. Harley.

Special TO The Senune
Delphi, Ind, March 20 Mayor Gresham
issued proclamation asst night, and to-day
the butiness houses were closed, and the
citizens turned out 10 search for Mrs Charles
r. Harley, who was lost on Wednesday No
traces were found except the tracks of
woman, which were discovered this evening,
leading to the bank of Rock Creek. large
stream ten miles east of here. This will be
thoroughly dsgged to morrow. Mrs. Harley
vas thirty five years old, small, and had
light hair. When she left home she had on
Il black straw hat with black plume, green
veil, dark blue shawl, dark gray dress, and
soIe number one shoes.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-21
IT stands NJ the Head

That is the Equitable Life Insurance Soci-
ety. whose Indiana manager IS ID. b. Snide-
Ter headquarters Vance Block. Their ennusl
statement appears In another column and
contains an array of facts and figures tast
speaks volumes in its behalf. No other COM
pany on the continent can show such faYora-
BILE results. The amount Of new assurance
written by the Equitable in 1882 exceeded
the largest business ever transacted by the
society or any other company in q single
year; the society's business OF lss5 was $751;
0C6 600 over that oil 1852. and its business OF
1854 s., coo, eco over that Of ISL The assur-
snce written By the society during the TWEEN
ty-five yeas and half Of its history Is 49,
0O0,OCO more than any other company In the
world has written during the same period
Total amount paid policy-holders since the
organization OF the society, SSl, O92 fo6 D.
The amount of surplus over liabilities on the
and also on the Z per cent. basis OF valn-
aticn is larger than that OF any other life
assurance company.
No such an array of facts IS the foregoing
has vet been made by snv other company.
and il is but q natural result of the energetic
yet conservative policy OF the Equitable.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-21
Dsnth of Another Pioneer.

William P. Robards, an old and respected
citizen OF Hendricks County, Indiana, died
at his home in StiIesyille. March II. de was
born in North Carolina, September 10. 1918,
and emigrated to Indiana very early in his
life, locating in the township where he died
q few days since. and where he lived from
the day he settled there He was married in
lS40 to Miss Haney Emiline McHaffi Of
Stilesville, In politics Mr.. Richards was a
life long Democrat, but contented himself
with the rank Of a private, never seeking any
rewards for his loEg devotion to the party
standard, but advancing its interests in any
honorable manner that suggested itself In
his death the party loses one of its tried aud
tTuest friends. The Sentinel extends its
earnest sympathies to the bereaved family,
upon whom the affection falls so heavily.
Peace to mis- ashes; may he sleep we'll.
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to do something in the line of civil service
7 form and he acted very much as il he had
never heard of it, When the Board OF
Health was orgsnized-a non-political pro-
ject II ever there was one-he was careful to
confine his selections to the Republican
party. So much for the Porterian idea OF
civil service. Mr.. Thompson is one of the
brainy men of Indiana, and the geological
department will not suffer in his hands.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-21

GALVESTON. colored Baptist converts have
heretofore been baptized in the bay, bat
colored minister protests against the custom,
claiming that baptismal water should be
fresh. He says: IF you bsptizs sinners in
salt water and do not wipe them dry with
gunny sack or coffee bag, and let the salt
water dry on them, it will make their skin
to itch and they will want to scratch, aud
no person who has just been taken into the
church should scratch -
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-21

Tonight, at the Meridian Rink, will CON-
mence a series OF Eve games OF polo between
the Meridians and HsIcyons. The Meridi-
ans are the regular League players,
and the Haloyon team is COM
posed OF the best players who
are not IN the League. The prizes are g set
of badges zone for each player which will
be awarded TO the club winning three OF the
five games played. TRe games Will be played
according to the rules of the Western Polo
League. Admission ten cents, and s. worth
OF fun guaranteed.
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Died of Heart Disease.

Special 20 the Sentinel
BLooMINeToN, Ind March 20-Mrs. Mary
A. Robertson, mother of Robertson Bros,
grocers, fell from the supper table and ex-
pired in few minutes from heart disease to
night. Mrs. Robertson was one of the oldest
residents of the county, but had been enjoy
i'll COCO health up 10 the time of her sudden
death. She wss highly respected, and her
sudden taking off was a great blow TO her
many re- atives and friends.
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superintendent soldiers Orphans Home


Communicated.
Being apprised of the fact that Mr.. W. w.
Robbins, Of Bunker Hill, Miami County, is
a candidate for the appointment to the i'm.
portant position OF Superintendent at the
Soldiers Orphans Home at KnightstoWn, I
desire to add my testimony as to the reliable
ity and business qualifications Of the gentle.
man named. Mr.. Robbins was a true SOL
der in all that the term implies. and served
in my comoauy, ID, One Hundred aud
f. ghieenth Indiana Regiment, and | can
trcly say that his conduct while in said SER
v &C invited my most hearty COMMUNICATION
As citizsn he is widely knowA-as s man Of
broad and considerate views, moral and con-
scientious in all his undertakings, and in
tegrity uDquestioned. In his hands, those
who know him will have fall guarantee
ttat the soldiers orphans and the feebie-
minded children OF the State are in good
hsr De. and that his devotion to their best in
terests will insure the appreciation of the
people of the State. Hoping his applica-
ton may be duly considered By the Board
OF Trustees and that he may be appointed, l
am, sirs most respectfully,
G. +. MosIER
Ore Hundred and Eighteenth Indiana Reg
iment, Member of present General Assem-
bly,.
March 20.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-21
DELINQUENT TAXES

We called attention yesterday to the fact
that the present law for collecting delin.
quent taxes was very weak and inadequate
measure, but that new one had been intro.
duced by Mr.. French, of Posey County,
which promises something better in meeting
the difficulties. We have procured copy
of the French bill, and reproduce it else
where in this issue of the Sentinel.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-21

Frederick w 81. Myers; and Scientific YER
sus Bucolic Nivissciion," by james Otter
Morrison. There are two bright and inter
esiing short stories, poems by w. Z. 81.
Lecky and Paul II. Hayne, and q number
Of choice and well assorted short papers on
subjects OF popular interest. Published by
Terms, s. per year; single numbers, q cents:
trial subscription for three months, 81. &c.
lectic and any s. MAGAZINE. s.
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Supreme Court Caees.
The following cases were decided by the
Supreme Court yesterday:

Supreme Court yesterday:
1885. Isaac Moss VS.. the State ex rel. VII
liam +. Mann. Howard {. C. Reversed. Frank
lin. G.
1ls709. Hayden Tilton ct al Va William Addi-
son et al. Henry G. {. Reversed. Black. &.
ll,S30 John i. Carr vs.. Cormacan Hayes
White G.. G. Appeal dismissed. Mitchell, j.
1857. John ID. Hildebraud VS.. Robert G. Nc
Crum. Huntington C. C. Affirmed. Best, c.
l,1S2. Reuben Naught ". Board OF COmmis-
slOners OF Johnson County. Johnson {. Z. Re-
veTsed. Coleriek, G.
1l,S5l. William A Bristor vs. Esther A. Bris-
tor. Marion &. &. Petition for rehearing over
ruled
II. go. Ab1er II. Bowen vs.. Peter Striker e. al.
Carroll c. &. Petition for rehearing Oyerruled
1888. William Pierce VS. James c. Collect et a..
shelby c. G. Affirmed. Elliott, ].