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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-11-20

Resolred, At regular meeting of Gen.
Ent Post G. A. Il. No $50, Nov. 18th,
1885, the following communication having
been read and filed, that the same be offer.
ed the Bloomsbury papers for publication
RlonARD srrIEs,, J U. H. ENr,
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A Suggestive Letter.

Theannual report of the Union Pacific, just
made public, contains an excellent letter from
President Adams to Manager Galloway. of Octo-
Der 20, in regard TO the employees. Mr. Adams
says that the policy of reduction of wages was
originally suggested by the former manager,
Clark the directors; he was allowed to try it,
and when trouble resulted was told to meet the
difficulty in his way. Mr.. Adams wrote
that while wages were higher than ON other
roads, no reductions in wages or in force were
contemplated, and that If there was not enough
work for all, shorter hours might have to be
resorted to- He urged Mr.. Galloway to cultivate
frank relations with the men, retain those who
had been longest in service, and under no cir
cumstances introduce a large element from with
out. The letter is highly creditable to Mr. Adams
and to Mr.. Galloway. and the road has had no
trouble with its help since
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-01
The Results Highly Satisfactory.

So economical measure has paying coal prem
iums on the Pennsylvania railroad proper proven
that the system is to be extended over all their
lines, west as we'll as east of pittsburg. On the
Pennsylvania proper, as result OF many ex-
poriinents, a limit is declared of thecoai required
for given train over a given run. If this limit
IL NOT reached. the balance is considered as
sayed-one half going to the railroad company
ana The other half being equally divided between
inc englneman and fireman IL the limit is
passed, the attention OF the men is called TO the
Iacs and they are expected to show n better per-
Aormanee In the future give satisfactory ex-
piananon OF their failure. Engines are coaled
~ certain stations, each one of which is In
charge 81 foreman. Upon the arrival Of an
engine at the end Of its trip the foreman rakes
the coal remaining in the tender to a level, and
estimates It's weight by means of marks on the
side OF the tank. Every foreman has a set
of standard blanks ON which are cal.
cuIa.ed the number of pounds to the inch in
depth for every class Of engine. Tho coal re-
manning in the tank at the end of the trim is sub
4raeted from the amount taken on for use on
that trip, and Is added to the amount taken on
for the next trip. There are three amounts noe.
esssry for arriving at the qnantititv of coal
Iayed The car mileage OF the train which the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-01
Pools and the Trunk Lines.

NEW YORK, April 90.-The trunk,line presi-
dents passed a resolution to-day consenting to
Western arrangements about She Central Traffic
Association making moro pools. AS the meet
ing adjourned without passing res
olution as to settlement it is presumed
that after May l there viii be no settle
ments by trunk lines or Chicago lines A
prominent railroad man said that under the trunk
lines approval of the Central Traffic Associa.
zion further attempts win be made to establish
local pools at St Louis, Indianapolis, Peoria,
thought that the neglect to order settlements
practically dissolves the trunk line pool 1t was
not probable, however, that war would ensue
as rates were already too low
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Cincinnati, Wabash g Michigan Railway.
Evansville 4 Terre Haute Railroad.


Leave indianapolis t7:l am. IL 5amp D. IO:45 pms
Leave Terre Haute tl040 am 300 nm D. LOO ans
Ar. at Evansville, t4.00pm. 7:05 pm >. 7:25 ans
Leave Evansville i6 05 am, 1890 amp s:I5 pms
Ar. at Terre Haute 1000 am 2:l7 pm . If.S9 pmS
Ar: at indianapolis 1870 pm 4:40 pm o $50 ans
tDaily except Sunday. All other trains daily r.
parlor oar; 8, sleeper.
lViaI. 81 ST. L. Ry.)
Leave Indianapolis ......f7:lOam am. lC.55 mn. /.
Ar. at Terre Haute tl040 am, 300pm >. 400 am
Ar. at Evansville. 400 pm. 7:05pm D. lilo ams
Leave Evansyille,. 1900 ann. 1880 amp. .s.l5 pms
Ar. Ut Terre Haute 1000 arm. 2:l7 pm p. h;59pms
ar, =. Indianapolis 'o;io pm, go pm n 3:45 anna
tDaily except Sunday. All dthor trains daily. p
parlor car; s. sleeper. -
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THE COURT RECORD.
Supreme Court-April 80, 1885.
POINTS OF DECISIONS.

No. 11773 George Kinney VS.. HenryG Dodge.
Elkhart, G. G. Reversed, Howk, J.-(1) As
general rule, misrepresentation as to matters
of law merely will not afford the complaining
party any cause Of seton. but a complaint aver
ring that plaintiffs mistake of the law was in
duced by the misr presentations Of defendant.
who was IAN attorney aSlaw skilled and learned
in the law" is sufficient. ~ Under Sec 608, R.
S. 1881, the statutory lien of judgment may be
extened beyond ten years in various modes but
when a record fails to show that a lien had not
been extended in either of these modes, no ques-
ton is presented as to the life of the Judgment
No. 1889 Jacob M Reasoner ct al. vs. Joseph
Greek ct al Blackford G. G. Reversed. Elliott,
IA landowner, who was not named in the pc
ttion nor assessed as 10 charges and benefits,
bat who will be injured by the construction of q
ditch, can demonstrate under the statute (Acts
1888 p. 176.j
No. 1893 Michigan Mutual Life Insurance
Company VS. Francis NJ. Kroh. Howard G. G.
Affirmed. Mitchell, J.-Where one whose land
has been illegally sold for taxes offers to pay to
the proper officer the amount of taxes, costs
interest and charges within the time allowed
for redemption, she is entitled to have her title
quoted as against purchaser of the tax title.
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Newly Incorporated Associations.

The Indianapolis Schweitzer M9nnerchor is
the name of a society organized with the object
of cuitivating vocal music among its members.
which was Incorporated under the laws of the
State yesterday. Only natives of Switzerland
can become members of it
Articles were fled with the Secretary of State
yesterday, Incorporating the "Drs. Machette
Epileptic Cure College," which is to be located at
Bourbon, Marshall county. The capital stock Of
the company is $4,000. DIR. Thomas Stradley
Is president. and DIR. A. G. Machette is secre.
tary The possibilities of the enterprise may be
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Chean Amuse,nenf

Cheap Amusement
To the Editor of the Indianapolis j
In amusement notes, this mo
ut is to be regretted that this
not receive the patronage it des
in reference to the Carleton opei
months ago the management of the
house announced scale of price
slight reduction from former prices
letters said ''These prices will be n
This was received with considerable pl
many, to my knowledge, as, at the price,
persons of moderate means could afford
two perhaps, or more, of any desirable re-
toire, like that presented by the Carleton COM
pany This announcement was taken as
a guaranty that. before arriving at the
opera-house, we would know what
seats we could occupy, and at what price.
Was this the facts At the very next engage
ment, the prices were raised, and have huc-
tuated ever since to such an extent that the pub
lie is led to believe that an organization at re-
guiar prices is mot much" SO that week they 60
to the museum. Then, when a really desirable
entertainment is offered, the prices 60 up beyond
the ability of the moderately we'll crcums tanccd
theater goer and he feels that he can only 20 once
and then economic, orremembers the announce
ment of maintenance of prices and either don't
go at all or goes to the 20cent minstrels or
museum again.
Now have no small grievance to air in this,
but do love good opera and am greved that as
good company as the Carleton should
be so simly patronized. 1t will tend
to drive good companies out of the cir
cult. L can speak knowingly for at
least eight persons who stayed away from this
last opera, simply on account Of the raise in
price. "Straws show, 'etc.
Indianapolis is not large enough, or has not a
large enough theater going population, to depend
on change of audience each night. Prices
must be such that persons of moderate means
can afford to 90 often and not as under high
prices go once month, or, at most, once q
week. Let good companies play to packed
houses at moderate prices and poor companies
play to the thin houses, ii must be. instead of
thin houses IN both cases. Above ALL let the
management deal squarely with the people. not
confront them in the aisle after ticket for certain
section has been purchased, with the announce
ment that the first four or five rows have been
reserved flor higher price,. necessitating a re-
turn to ticketoffice to exch ange tickets,
and pay extra for seats you suppose could be got
by coming early OF course we must expect to
pay more for good thing than a poor one, but
the day is fast going by when the public will
hunor the whims Of actors by paying high
prices, and hear Of these same actors spending
a Thousand, or thousands, perhaps on a drunk,
or express special train of fowls from New York
to st. Louis for the purpose of making a dinner.
am vauntiEg grievance-if don't want to
go can stay at home, as have done this
week--bus attn trying to help settle the qtes-
ton OF cheap anusements. b.
INDIANAPOLIS, April 80.
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judged, in q measure, by one of the articles in
the papers of incorporation reading, s'The field
of operations is the world
The Evansville Implement Company has also
been added to the Incorporated stock companies
of the State. 1t will manufacture agricultural
implements. The capital stock is $40 000 and the
directors are NJ j. Colman, E. S. Knight, FL.
Sufferman, III. T. Boyle Martin Totten and
John A. ROedel
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-01

Sick headache, which affects SO many men and
women, arises from variety of causes, but the
most frequent source of trouble lies in the stom-
ach. The best corrective of stomach disorder
known to modern medical science, is Mishlers
Herb Bitters, a medicine composed of the best
and most wholesome herbal properties. Lieut..
jackson, of Westfall n Y, declares that he
suffered severely for many years from this dis
tressing disorder, and found complete cure in
this great bitters.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-01
MiscelIaneo,,s Notea.

The Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Company,
whose road runs through by no means densely
populated section, is capitalized for tho enor-
nous sum Of $l25, 425 per mile.
Trains are now running over the Arkansas
valley route from Little Rock, via Arkansas
City and the Leland branch, connecting at Lee
land with the New Orleans, Louisville & Texas
railroad. The completion of this route reduces
tho time from New Orleans to Little Rock twelve
hours and the distance about $50 miles.
The railroad committee of the Massachusetts
Legislature have unanimously recommended
that the State do not give the guarantee
of interest on S., 000 900 of bonds called for in
behalf of the Highland Junction i''Storm King
Bridge'9 railroad The Hoosac tunnel is all the
elephant they want in the old Bay State.
1t is announced officially that the controlling
powers of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railroad
had determined to do nothing at present regard
ing the proposed consolidation of that corpora
ton with the Missouri Pacific. 1t has been as
certained that there are legal obstacles in the
way of the consummation of the plan under con-
sideration.
All the plans for West Shore reorganization
are confessedly declared off by the bondholders'
committee. The trouble is all the plans try to
save to much. One of the committee says with
truth that there is sense in trying to save the
$40 000 900 stock which was "a mere book-keep-
ing fiction" second, that the bona fide bond
holders, whose money built the road, should be
placed In full possession In short, why not
forecose
The pooling arrangement of the coalcarrying
companies to limit the years output Of anthra-
cite coal to 81 600, 900 tons, and thus maintain
prices against consumers. has been carried out in
the first three months of 1885 with considerable
fidelity. none OF the companies greatly exceeding
its allotment The Pennsylvania Railroad
Company, which refused 10 enter the pool, has
shipped in the past three months of the year
nearly double its allotment Of per cent, but
the action of this company has had small effect
on the combination.
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LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
In the Interest of Harmony.

IN the interest OF i1armOuys
To the Editor OF the Jndanaro polls Journal:
/ have been so '.all torn ur1 in my feelings
since I read of the inharmony in the police
board that cannot think of sleeping without
first suggesting something in the interest of har-
mony. The good book says that two cannot
walk together unless they be agreed; how much
less can three, unless the third one consents to
harmonic with the other two, If they will not
harmonize with hint That eminent Democrat,
Matthew Arnold, in his lecture last winter,
showed conclusively that the brains are always
found with s'the remnant" meaning with the
minority called the remnant. suppose. because
they always get left-and the late Jesse d.
Bright, in his speech in the Senate, 1854. boldly
denounced 'fsctious majorities" as being danger
GUS to the liberties Of the people. Tho case be-
fore US is just in point Those other two fellows
assume that they have the right TO their
own judgments in the matter OF official
duties, all of which is clearly not what
the creators of the metropolitan police system
contracted for. Now it is clearly the duty Of
this ''factious majority" to turn the police
to the brany remnant" But if they still stub
bornly refuse, then what2 1t is that which SO
disturbs my waking hours, and / fear will dis
! turb my dreams. But see no way to do but, as
| the burly Hoosier, driving a light two-horse
wagon, some fifty years ago, did meeting q
/ heavy-loaded four-horse team in a narrow place
| in the road. Turn out! turn out! blank you or
I'll serve you as I served that fellow back yon-
der" cried he. The driver of the big team kept
| On all the same until his noisy brother got oppQ1
site him. when he stopped and asked what
had done to that other fellow. 30, W
turned out myself, just as have done no.
| the reply. Now, if I were in Mr..
| place, would say to that 'factious
that unless they quit their foolishn
me run things my own way, I'd sery
as Frenzel dd-rd resign. All of
.spectfully submitted in the interest
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Superior Court.

Room No. I.-Hon. N. d. Taylor, Judge.
Frank McWhinney VS.. The City of Indianapo-
lis ct al. suit to pay over money. Judgment for
plaintiff for $85. So and for defendant Anderson
trustee, for $162 so.
Robert Mitchell Furniture Company VS. Peter
Routier; suit for note. Judgment for $l62. So
William Robinson William Kotterman;
suit on contract. Judgment for Sc.
Levi Hamilton VS.. @. G. Fritchie suit on ac-
count. Judgment for defendant
James e. Twiname vs.. The Citizens Street
Railway Company; suit for damages. Motion
for new trial sustained.
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A cloud Gathering Over che r.. u. s. r.. Roa,

Cloud Gathering Over the p. ID. s. e. Road.
1t is feared that the Peoria, Decatur g. Evans
vile will follow Erie & Western into the re-
ceiver's hands, and this has caused considerable
inside selling and the consequent decline in the
securities The earnings thus far this year have
fallen behind last year SIG, 200 since JAN l. The
loss far this year has used up last years sur
plus and about SO, 900 more. The surplus at the
close of the year was 49, 168 The statement
of the earnings of the Peoria, Decatur & Evans
vile from Jan to April 81 shows: 1885, $685.
675; 1884 $43l, 875; decrease, $26. 200
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Considerable interest is shown in the outcome
of the trouble between the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna & Western Company and their engineers.
The attitude and purpose of the company is ex-
planned as follows:
First-The object of the examination Is to
determine whether the employees can distinguish
readily between red and green signals, and
whether they have fair eyesight and hearing
Second-The employees are to acceps the pre-
liminary examination by an officer OF the COM
pany as proposed.
Third.The result of this examination shall
not be final in cases of deficiency.
Fourth-Employes failing to pass such pre-
liminary examination shall have full and care
full examination by professional expert at the
expense of the company.
Fifth--The methods of the expert examina-
ton shall be determined by the expert.
Sixth-The object of these examinations is
solely to determine whether the employe is com
petent to perform his duties.
Imperfections or sight or hearing or inability
to nicely distinguish shades of color shall not be
regarded as sufficient grounds for removal.
Only absolute inability to distinguish red or
green. sightedness or deafness shall incapac-
itate an employe and be regarded sufficient cause
for removal.
1t is further stated that investigation into the
cause of certain accidents which had occurred on
the roads operated by the company had led to
the belief that they were frequently due to the
imperfections Of sight and hearing of employees,
which the examination was designed to detect;
that several accidents had been traced directly
to this cause and that the company regarded the
enforcement of the order for examinations as an
imperative duty which it owed to the public as
well as to the employees themselves; that the
system of examinations had been approved by
eminent oculists, and is regarded as standard;
that the object of examinations was to dismiss
only those who were totally incapable, and 10
place under treatment those whose vision and
hearing were partially defective, so as to insure
effective service, and that those who failed in
the list would, far as possible, be retained in
positions which they were competent to fill
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engine pulled the limit established for that train,
and the number of pounds of coal burned by the
engine. The limit is the number OF pounds OF
coal per car mile which it is permitted To an en-
CINE to burn. Great care is taken in deciding
upon it, and it Is changed every month for all
trains. 1t is also closely watched by the premi-
enginemen on the same train are compared fire.
quently with former records of the same month,
so that if the limit for certain train is found
too easy it is reduced.
Men running regular trains only have their
stubs figured for a premium. Yard enginemen
and work-train enginemen cannot get pre-
MUM.
Complete lists Of all men who on regular
trains are placed on the bulletin board at the end
of every month. showing the amount of coal
saved or the excess charged to them.
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A Bright Spot in the Situation.

The Pennsylvania directors will hold special
meeting to-day to decide about the semi
annual dividend. 1t is generally believed that
per cent in cash will be distributed, as it is
well known that the earnings will justify such a
dividend. The confidence felt by the public in
the conservative management of that great
corporation is shown by the scarcity of the
stock in the markets. 1t is said that although
there are nearly 100000 shares of its capital
stock outstanding, there is none to be had, and
brokers constantly paying ST. per hundred
shares daily for its use This is not on account
of short sales, for the short interest is small,
but because brokers have orders from their
customers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-01
Circuit Court.

Hon. A. G. Ayrcs. Judge.
Desdesnonia Rowland eft al vs. Charles Meyer
ct al; suit on mortgage.
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Jefrersonvilie. Madison g IndianapoIi

Jeffersonvilie, Madison & Indianapolis.
Depart-Southern Express daily, s......... 4:10 am
Louisville and Madison Express, pc 8: 15 ann
louisville and Madison Mail p. c, dy $50 PM
Louisville Express .-.-..--...... 645 PM
indianapolis and Madison Mail -. 9:45 am
indianapolis, ST. Louis and Chicago
Express daily, p.-----.------- .1O:45 ann
press r. e........-........-.:.. 700 pm.
Line daily. s...................I O45 pm.
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Chicago, st. Louis Pittsbury.
Depart-New York Philadelphia Wash
ington. Baltimore and Pittsburg
Express daily, s.----.---...... A.1O am
Dayton and Columbus Express,
except Sunday lilo am
Richmond Accommodation -. 400 ppx
New York, Philadelphia Washing
ton, Baltimore and Pttsburg Ex-
press, daily, s., h...-.....-... 4:35 pm
Limited Express. .....-....... $40 pm
Arrive-Richmond Accommodation except
Sunday. ;.:-,:.....,-..i.. $40 am
New York Philadelphia, Washing
ton, Baltimore and Pittsburg Ex-
press, daily. 11:45 aR
Columbus and Dayton Express, ex-
cept Sunday .-.---.--.--.---.-.. Abs pm
New York, Philadelphia Washing
ton, Baltimore and Pttsburg Elk
press, daily 1910 pm
Limited Express. .--.--------..... 500 ana
CHICAGO DIVISION VIA KoKOMo, p, @. q ST. L. 3. r.
Depart-Louisville and Chicago Express,
Pc. Ills am
Louisville and Chicago Fast Ex- II
press, daily s.. Hoo pm
Arrive-Chicago and Louisville Fast Ex-
press daily s.......-........-. 900 am
Chicago and Louisville Express,
p.c.---..-...... 1886 pu
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Indiana, Bloomington Western.
PEORIA DIVISION.
Depart-Pacifc Express and Mail ........ 725 am
Kansas and Texas Fast Line re- 5:07 pm
Burlington and Rock Island Elk
press, daily r. q. and s. .....-1 lilo pm
Arrive Eastern and Southern Express,
daily r. q. and s. -.............. $50 am
Cincinnati Special, T.. c--..-----..- HOS am
Atlantic Express and Mail. ....... $50 pm
EASTERN DIVISION.
Depart Eastern Express Mail, daily, re 4:20 am
Day Express. Observation-Disclosures 1:45 am
Atlantic Express, daily, $. and O. D. 7:1O pm
Arrive Pacific Express, daily, and G. G. 655 am
Western Express. 445 pm
Burlington and Rock Island Elk.
press, daily, 5. and r. c.......... 1888 pm
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Cincinnati. Hamilton Indianapolis.
Depart-Cincinnat Dayton and Toledo. -. 400 am
Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo and
New York .1O:45 ann
Connersvie Accommodation. --... AIS PM
Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo and
New York Express. -............ 6:35 pm
Arrive-Connersville Accommodation. $50 ann
Cincinnati, Peoria and ST. Louis -11:5O ann
Cincinnati Accommodation ....... 500 pm
Cincinnati, Peoria and st. Lous. .10s40 pm